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Pfizer Shares Dip as GSK RSV Vaccine Gains Ground, Eliquis Data Provides Support
Pfizer shares declined 1% to $26.60 Friday after GSK secured expanded FDA approval for its RSV vaccine, challenging Pfizer's market position. Encouraging clinical results for blood thinner Eliquis helped cushion the drop.
Dow Retreats Amid Inflation Jitters, $100 Oil Stirs Stagflation Fears
U.S. stocks declined Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average holding near 46,660. Surging oil prices and persistent inflation data heightened stagflation worries before next week's Federal Reserve meeting.
Bank Stocks Gain on Regulatory Ease Amid Credit, Rate Pressures
Bank of America shares advanced Friday after Federal Reserve officials signaled plans to reduce capital requirements for major banks. The gains occurred alongside fresh stress in private credit markets and persistent inflation concerns delaying interest rate cuts.
Opendoor Shares Recover Amid Housing Market Crosscurrents
Opendoor Technologies shares gained 2.4% Friday, recovering from prior losses amid rising mortgage rates and declining housing starts. The company posted a $1.096 billion Q4 loss but increased home purchases.
Ford Shares Slide Amid Renewed EV Doubts, Honda Charge Revives Industry Concerns
Ford Motor shares declined 2% to $11.80, underperforming a broader market rebound, as Honda's significant EV restructuring charge reignited concerns about Ford's own substantial writedowns and the automotive sector's costly transition to electric vehicles.
Bradesco Shareholders Approve Major Capital Boost Ahead of Healthcare Vote
Banco Bradesco secured shareholder approval for a 6.67 billion reais capital increase, raising its stock capital to 93.77 billion reais. The move precedes a crucial March 31 vote on restructuring its healthcare operations.
Huntington Bancshares Reaffirms 2026 Outlook Amid Stock Consolidation
Huntington Bancshares shares stabilized around $15.50 as management confirmed its 2026 financial guidance and projected $550 million in stock buybacks for that year, while anticipating significant cost savings from recent acquisitions.
SoFi Shares Recover Slightly Amid Broad Fintech Caution
SoFi Technologies shares gained 1.1% in early Friday trading, partially recovering from a 4.5% decline the previous session. The stock remains significantly below its January peak amid cautious investor sentiment toward the fintech sector.
Tesla Gains UK Power License Amid Delivery and Cash Flow Concerns
Tesla shares rose 0.6% to $397.41 after UK regulator Ofgem approved Tesla Energy Ventures as an electricity supplier. However, analysts have significantly reduced 2026 delivery growth projections to 3.8% and anticipate negative free cash flow of $5.19 billion.