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Costco Shares Retreat Amid Economic Data Watch, Bernstein Boosts Target
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Costco Shares Retreat Amid Economic Data Watch, Bernstein Boosts Target

Costco stock declined in midday trading as investors awaited key U.S. economic reports, while Bernstein raised its price target on the retailer.

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Mastercard, Visa Slide as Europe Pushes Payment Independence Ahead of U.S. Data
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Mastercard, Visa Slide as Europe Pushes Payment Independence Ahead of U.S. Data

Mastercard and Visa shares fell over 2% amid European calls for local payment alternatives and caution ahead of key U.S. inflation and jobs reports this week.

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Bank of America Shares Slip Amid Financial Sector Weakness; Focus Turns to Economic Data
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Bank of America Shares Slip Amid Financial Sector Weakness; Focus Turns to Economic Data

Bank of America stock declined slightly as financials underperformed the broader market. Investors are awaiting key inflation and jobs reports, along with commentary from CEO Brian Moynihan.

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Caterpillar Shares Extend Rally as AI Demand Offsets Tariff Concerns
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Caterpillar Shares Extend Rally as AI Demand Offsets Tariff Concerns

Caterpillar stock advanced 1.5% Monday, building on a 7.1% surge Friday that helped lift the Dow Jones Industrial Average above 50,000. Strong power segment sales driven by AI data center demand contrast with looming $2.6 billion in tariff costs.

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Eddie Bauer Seeks Buyer for North American Stores Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
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Eddie Bauer Seeks Buyer for North American Stores Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings

Eddie Bauer is pursuing a buyer for its North American retail locations after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and initiating similar proceedings in Canada. The company warns it may wind down store operations if a sale fails.

UnitedHealth Shares Edge Higher Amid Medicare Rate Scrutiny and Broader Market Volatility
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UnitedHealth Shares Edge Higher Amid Medicare Rate Scrutiny and Broader Market Volatility

UnitedHealth Group stock rose slightly as investors assessed a modest proposed Medicare Advantage payment increase for 2027. The healthcare giant continues to navigate pressure following a significant revenue warning earlier this year.

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Visa Shares Decline Amid Broader Payment Sector Weakness
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Visa Shares Decline Amid Broader Payment Sector Weakness

Visa shares fell 1.7% to $326.04 in Monday trading, underperforming the S&P 500's gain. Mastercard also dropped, while PayPal advanced.

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Bloom Energy Surges 7% on Mizuho Target Hike; Focus Shifts to 2026 Margin Outlook
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Bloom Energy Surges 7% on Mizuho Target Hike; Focus Shifts to 2026 Margin Outlook

Bloom Energy shares rallied 7% after Mizuho raised its price target to $110, highlighting anticipated margin expansion in 2026. Investors are weighing the company's $20 billion backlog against execution risks.

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Intuitive Machines Stock Soars 13% Amid Heavy Trading and High Short Interest
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Intuitive Machines Stock Soars 13% Amid Heavy Trading and High Short Interest

Shares of Intuitive Machines surged 13% to $19.75 in early trading Monday, with volume exceeding 44 million shares. High short interest of 25% continues to fuel volatility as investors await NASA milestones and March earnings.

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JPMorgan Gains Ahead of Key Economic Data and Apple Card Transition
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JPMorgan Gains Ahead of Key Economic Data and Apple Card Transition

JPMorgan shares advanced 1.1% as bank stocks rose ahead of upcoming payroll and inflation reports. The bank is also preparing to assume Apple Card operations from Goldman Sachs.

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Microsoft Shares Gain Amid Software Sector Volatility Ahead of Key Economic Data
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Microsoft Shares Gain Amid Software Sector Volatility Ahead of Key Economic Data

Microsoft stock rose 1.4% in early trading as investors assessed strong cloud growth against broader software sector pressures. Markets await U.S. jobs and inflation reports this week.

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Intel Shares Dip as Chip Rivals Gain Ahead of Delayed Economic Data
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Intel Shares Dip as Chip Rivals Gain Ahead of Delayed Economic Data

Intel stock fell 1.1% to $50.04, underperforming Nvidia and AMD, which each rose about 3%. Investors are awaiting postponed U.S. jobs and inflation reports.

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