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Dow Closes Near 49,500 as Softer CPI Eases Rate Fears
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 49,500.93 Friday, lifted by a cooler-than-expected inflation report. The blue-chip index still fell 1.2% for the week.
Caterpillar Shares Hold Near Highs as Insider Sale Filing Emerges
Caterpillar shares closed up 2.1% at $774.20, staying near highs following an insider sale filing. Attention shifts to CFO Andrew Bonfield's scheduled public remarks.
Amazon Enters Bear Market Amid AI Spending Concerns, Italy Probe
Amazon shares have entered a technical bear market, dropping 18% over nine consecutive sessions. The decline reflects investor anxiety over the company's planned $200 billion AI infrastructure investment and a new tax probe in Italy.
Tesla Holds Near $417 Amid Holiday Pause, Inflation Data in View
Tesla shares closed nearly flat at $417.44 ahead of a market holiday. Rivian jumped 25% on a strong delivery outlook, refocusing attention on affordable EVs.
Datavault AI Warrant Dividend Date Shift Sparks 8.6% Stock Surge
Datavault AI shares surged 8.6% following the company's decision to postpone its warrant dividend distribution to February 23. The move triggered heavy trading volume approaching 97 million shares.
Nike Shares Gain on Converse Restructuring and Dividend Announcement
Nike shares advanced 3.2% following news of a Converse corporate restructuring and a declared $0.41 quarterly dividend. The stock gave back a slight margin after hours.
Danaher Shares Slip Ahead of Holiday, Traders Eye PCE Data
Danaher shares fell in extended trading Friday, closing near $212.58. The dip precedes a market holiday, with attention shifting to next week's key inflation report.
AT&T Shares Dip Despite RBC Target Hike to $31; Fed Minutes Loom
AT&T shares declined 0.5% to $28.66 Friday, retreating after three days of gains, even as RBC Capital increased its price target to $31. Market focus shifts to upcoming Federal Reserve minutes.
Morgan Stanley CEO's Compensation Climbs to $45 Million for 2025
Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick received $45 million in total compensation for 2025, up from $34 million the prior year, with most of the award deferred and tied to performance.
BAC Slips on CPI Data, Legal Headwinds; Fed Minutes Loom
Bank of America shares edged lower Friday, pressured by cooling inflation data and a new legal development. Markets look ahead to the release of Federal Reserve meeting minutes.
Linde Shares Surge as Inflation Data Lifts Industrials
Linde shares gained 2.8% Friday, reaching a new intraday peak amid a broader market rebound fueled by easing inflation pressures. The industrial gases leader outperformed sector peers.
FTSE 100 Nears Record on M&A Momentum, Rate-Cut Hopes
London's FTSE 100 advanced 0.42% to 10,446.35, marking a third weekly gain fueled by deal buzz and monetary easing bets, despite AI disruption concerns.