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Exxon Mobil Faces Operational, Legal Headwinds Ahead of Market Reopen
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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.

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

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

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Netflix Shares Rebound Amid Escalating Warner Bros. Takeover Battle
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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.

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

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

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

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Meta Shares Slide Amid Ad Market Jitters, Pinterest Plunge
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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.

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SanDisk Shares Stabilize After Volatile Session, AI Outlook in Focus
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SanDisk Shares Stabilize After Volatile Session, AI Outlook in Focus

SanDisk shares ended Friday down 0.5% at $626.56 following a volatile trading session that saw a nearly 12% intraday swing. Markets are closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday.

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Tesla Holds Steady at $417 Amid AI Volatility and Rate-Cut Speculation
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Tesla Holds Steady at $417 Amid AI Volatility and Rate-Cut Speculation

Tesla shares closed nearly unchanged at $417.44 ahead of a market holiday, with investors focused on inflation data and AI-related volatility. The company moved its Full Self-Driving feature to a subscription model.

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Amazon's Nine-Day Slide Marks Longest Losing Streak in Nearly Two Decades
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Amazon's Nine-Day Slide Marks Longest Losing Streak in Nearly Two Decades

Amazon shares declined for a ninth straight day, marking their longest losing streak since 2006. The stock has retreated more than 20% from its November peak as investors scrutinize the company's massive AI spending plans.

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S&P Global Surges 3% on Insider Purchase, Rate Relief
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S&P Global Surges 3% on Insider Purchase, Rate Relief

S&P Global shares gained 3.1% Friday, buoyed by an insider purchase and a decline in Treasury yields following January inflation figures. Trading volume was nearly double the average.

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