Markets News

Latest stock market news and real-time market analysis. Track S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones movements, sector rotations, and breaking market events.

Rivian Soars 27% on Strong 2026 Delivery Outlook for R2 SUV
Markets Daniel Marsh

Rivian Soars 27% on Strong 2026 Delivery Outlook for R2 SUV

Rivian Automotive shares jumped 26.6% to $17.73 following an optimistic 2026 delivery forecast centered on its lower-priced R2 SUV. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day.

RIVN TSLA LCID
AI Chip Stocks Stumble Ahead of Holiday, Eyes on Fed and Nvidia
Markets Daniel Marsh

AI Chip Stocks Stumble Ahead of Holiday, Eyes on Fed and Nvidia

AI-focused semiconductor stocks declined ahead of the Presidents Day holiday, with Nvidia dropping 2.2%. Investor focus shifts to upcoming Federal Reserve policy minutes and Nvidia's quarterly results.

NVDA AVGO AMD MSFT GOOGL SMCI XLK
Dow Steady After Mild CPI; Fed Minutes, GDP, and PCE Data Ahead
Markets Daniel Marsh

Dow Steady After Mild CPI; Fed Minutes, GDP, and PCE Data Ahead

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed slightly higher Friday at 49,500.93 following a softer-than-expected inflation reading, though it posted a weekly loss of 1.2%. Attention now turns to Federal Reserve minutes and critical economic data due after the Presidents Day holiday.

WMT DE XLK DIA
Lumentum Shares Decline Following Insider Transactions, Market Eyes Fed Minutes
Markets Daniel Marsh

Lumentum Shares Decline Following Insider Transactions, Market Eyes Fed Minutes

Lumentum Holdings shares dropped 3.55% on Friday, extending losses after hours following SEC filings revealing stock sales by two company insiders. The broader market closed mixed ahead of the Presidents Day holiday.

LITE XLK
Exxon Mobil Faces Operational, Legal Headwinds Ahead of Market Reopen
Markets Daniel Marsh

Exxon Mobil Faces Operational, Legal Headwinds Ahead of Market Reopen

Exxon Mobil shares fell 0.99% to $148.45 Friday, with after-hours trading up 0.3%. The company is investigating an incident at its Beaumont, Texas refinery and saw a legal ruling on a recycling lawsuit.

XOM CVX COP USO
Western Digital Shares Dip Ahead of Key Fed Data and Inflation Report
Markets Daniel Marsh

Western Digital Shares Dip Ahead of Key Fed Data and Inflation Report

Western Digital shares declined 0.9% to $281.58 on Friday amid light trading volume. Investors await Federal Reserve minutes and inflation data this week while monitoring company developments.

WDC STX NTAP PSTG
J&J Stock Dips After $250K Talc Verdict, Eyes on Appeal and Dividend
Markets Daniel Marsh

J&J Stock Dips After $250K Talc Verdict, Eyes on Appeal and Dividend

Johnson & Johnson shares declined 0.45% Friday following a $250,000 verdict in a talc litigation case. The company intends to appeal, with markets closed Monday for the holiday.

JNJ XLV
Netflix Shares Rebound Amid Escalating Warner Bros. Takeover Battle
Markets Daniel Marsh

Netflix Shares Rebound Amid Escalating Warner Bros. Takeover Battle

Netflix shares recovered Friday, closing higher after recent declines as Paramount escalates its campaign against Netflix's Warner Bros. agreement through policy appointments and boardroom maneuvering.

NFLX WBD
Robinhood's January Metrics, Product Keynote to Guide Volatile Stock
Markets Daniel Marsh

Robinhood's January Metrics, Product Keynote to Guide Volatile Stock

Robinhood Markets shares closed sharply higher Friday but face a key test with January metrics due next week and a product keynote in March. The stock remains sensitive to retail trading and crypto volatility.

HOOD
Visa Shares Slide 3% as Share Exchange Plan Tied to Swipe-Fee Litigation Unfolds
Markets Daniel Marsh

Visa Shares Slide 3% as Share Exchange Plan Tied to Swipe-Fee Litigation Unfolds

Visa Inc. shares declined 3.1% to $314.08 Friday, underperforming the broader market ahead of the Presidents Day holiday. The drop followed the company's disclosure of a board-approved share exchange plan linked to progress in long-running swipe-fee lawsuits.

V
Alphabet's $31.5B Bond Sale Fuels AI Spending Debate Ahead of Market Return
Markets Daniel Marsh

Alphabet's $31.5B Bond Sale Fuels AI Spending Debate Ahead of Market Return

Alphabet Inc. has finalized a $31.51 billion multi-currency bond sale, with some notes maturing in 2126, to fund its aggressive AI infrastructure expansion. Shares of GOOG closed at $306.02, down 1.1%, ahead of Tuesday's market reopening.

GOOG AMZN MSFT QQQ XLK SPY
Meta Shares Slide Amid Ad Market Jitters, Pinterest Plunge
Markets Daniel Marsh

Meta Shares Slide Amid Ad Market Jitters, Pinterest Plunge

Meta Platforms shares declined Friday, pressured by broader tech weakness and concerns over digital advertising demand after Pinterest issued a disappointing forecast.

META PINS AAPL GOOGL SNAP SPY QQQ XLK