Articles by Sarah Chen
Robinhood's February Metrics in Focus Amid Bitcoin Volatility
Robinhood Markets will report its January monthly metrics on February 19, following a holiday-shortened week. The update comes as Bitcoin pulls back from recent peaks, potentially impacting the platform's crypto-related revenue.
Arista CEO Warns of Severe Memory Cost Pressures Amid AI Boom
Arista Networks CEO Jayshree Ullal highlighted worsening memory shortages and 'horrendous' component costs, citing intense AI data center demand. The company reported strong Q4 results and provided an upbeat Q1 revenue outlook.
Oracle's $50B Cloud Funding Plan in Focus as Shares Rise Ahead of Holiday
Oracle shares gained 2.34% to close at $160.14 on Friday before U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day. Investors are assessing the company's plan to raise up to $50 billion next year to expand cloud infrastructure capacity.
Cisco's AI Chip Push Confronts Profit Margin Pressure
Cisco shares will resume trading Tuesday after a volatile week, with its new AI networking chip announcement overshadowed by a gross margin miss and rising component costs.
Intel's Turnaround Faces Scrutiny as Analyst Calls It a 'Show Me' Story
Intel shares edged higher ahead of the holiday, but a new Neutral rating highlights concerns over its ambitious turnaround plan. The company is expanding into AI chips and foundry services to regain momentum.
MicroStrategy Unveils $6B Debt Conversion Plan, Assures Bitcoin Downturn Resilience
MicroStrategy announced a multi-year plan to convert approximately $6 billion in convertible debt into equity, while assuring investors it can cover obligations even if Bitcoin drops to $8,000. The stock closed Friday up 8.9% at $133.88.
AppLovin Shares Rally Ahead of Market Reopening
AppLovin shares closed up 6.4% at $390.55 ahead of the Presidents Day market closure, buoyed by upbeat quarterly results and shifting analyst sentiment.
AMD Expands AI Infrastructure in India via TCS Partnership
AMD deepens its collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services to launch its Helios rack-scale AI infrastructure in India, aiming for significant data-center expansion. The announcement comes as U.S. markets reopen after a holiday closure.
Alphabet's AI Spending and Regulatory Scrutiny Weigh on Shares
Alphabet's stock fell for a fourth consecutive session, shedding nearly $88 billion in market value since January, amid investor concerns over aggressive AI spending and EU antitrust investigations.
Palantir Gains After Rare Double Upgrade, Markets Eye Post-Holiday Momentum
Palantir shares advanced Friday following a rare two-level upgrade from Freedom Capital Markets, which maintained a $170 price target. U.S. markets are closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday.
Amazon's $200B AI Spending Plan Weighs on Shares as Investors Await Returns
Amazon shares have declined nearly 14% in 2026 following its $200 billion artificial intelligence capital expenditure announcement, with investors concerned about the timeline for returns. The stock closed at $198.79 ahead of the Presidents Day market holiday.