Articles by Sarah Chen
Turbo Energy Stock Skyrockets on Major Spanish Project Backlog
Turbo Energy's stock soared nearly 80% Thursday and continued climbing premarket Friday following news of a $53 million project backlog in Spain, though the company faces a Nasdaq compliance notice.
Garmin's fēnix 8 Pro Clinches Top MWC 2026 Award Amid Strong Fitness Growth
Garmin Ltd. secured the 'Best Connected Consumer Device' award at Mobile World Congress for its fēnix 8 Pro smartwatch. The recognition comes after the company reported a 42% jump in fitness segment revenue and issued an optimistic 2026 sales outlook.
Besi Stock Drops on HBM Standard Shift, Clouding Hybrid Bonding Outlook
BE Semiconductor Industries shares declined sharply in Amsterdam trading following reports that relaxed high-bandwidth memory standards could delay uptake of its hybrid bonding technology. The sell-off occurred despite the company reporting robust quarterly orders and forecasting higher revenue.
Gaxos.ai Surges on Defense Unit's Navy Counter-Drone License
Gaxos.ai shares surged 42% in premarket trading Friday after America First Defense, in which Gaxos is acquiring a 19.99% stake, received a Navy license for its electronic counter-drone system.
Visa Expands Global Stablecoin Card Rollout via Stripe's Bridge
Visa is expanding its partnership with Stripe's Bridge platform to offer stablecoin-linked payment cards in more than 100 nations by year-end. The initiative includes on-chain settlement pilots with Lead Bank.
Salesforce Executives Address Internal Tensions Amid AI Transition
Salesforce executives addressed employee concerns following CEO Marc Benioff's controversial comments, as the company balances internal culture issues with its aggressive AI transformation. Shares gained 4.3% despite broader market weakness.
Robinhood Unveils $695 Platinum Card in Premium Finance Push
Robinhood Markets has introduced a premium Platinum credit card with a $695 annual fee, targeting high-income clients. The move is part of a broader strategy to become a family financial superapp.
Bitcoin Retreats from $73.5K as Macro Headwinds, Regulatory Uncertainty Mount
Bitcoin retreated from a $73,514 peak to $71,178, a 2.8% decline, amid a stronger dollar and rising oil prices. Market focus shifts to Friday's U.S. jobs report and upcoming inflation data.
Pentagon's AI Model Ban Forces Palantir to Overhaul Key Defense Software
The Pentagon has ordered defense contractors to sever ties with AI firm Anthropic, forcing Palantir to rebuild its Maven Smart Systems software, which currently relies on Anthropic's Claude model. The directive, citing supply chain risks, could affect contracts valued above $1 billion.
Apple Launches $599 MacBook Neo, Targets Budget Laptop Segment
Apple has introduced the $599 MacBook Neo, featuring the A18 Pro chip and 8GB unified memory, with shipments starting March 11. The company also refreshed its MacBook Air and Pro lines with new M5-series processors.
Nvidia Reallocates TSMC Production from China-Bound H200 to Vera Rubin AI Chips
Nvidia has stopped manufacturing its H200 AI processors for the Chinese market and redirected that TSMC production capacity toward its upcoming Vera Rubin chips, according to a Financial Times report. The move follows ongoing U.S. export restrictions blocking H200 shipments to China.
Amphenol Stock Rallies 3% Amid Market Volatility
Amphenol Corporation (APH) shares climbed roughly 3% on Thursday, recovering from recent swings. Trading volume was elevated as the market anticipates the company's upcoming quarterly results.