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Oracle's $50B Cloud Funding Plan in Focus as Shares Rise Ahead of Holiday
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Oracle's $50B Cloud Funding Plan in Focus as Shares Rise Ahead of Holiday

Oracle shares gained 2.34% to close at $160.14 on Friday before U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day. Investors are assessing the company's plan to raise up to $50 billion next year to expand cloud infrastructure capacity.

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Cisco's AI Chip Push Confronts Profit Margin Pressure
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Cisco's AI Chip Push Confronts Profit Margin Pressure

Cisco shares will resume trading Tuesday after a volatile week, with its new AI networking chip announcement overshadowed by a gross margin miss and rising component costs.

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Intel's Turnaround Faces Scrutiny as Analyst Calls It a 'Show Me' Story
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Intel's Turnaround Faces Scrutiny as Analyst Calls It a 'Show Me' Story

Intel shares edged higher ahead of the holiday, but a new Neutral rating highlights concerns over its ambitious turnaround plan. The company is expanding into AI chips and foundry services to regain momentum.

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AppLovin Shares Rally Ahead of Market Reopening
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AppLovin Shares Rally Ahead of Market Reopening

AppLovin shares closed up 6.4% at $390.55 ahead of the Presidents Day market closure, buoyed by upbeat quarterly results and shifting analyst sentiment.

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AMD Expands AI Infrastructure in India via TCS Partnership
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AMD Expands AI Infrastructure in India via TCS Partnership

AMD deepens its collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services to launch its Helios rack-scale AI infrastructure in India, aiming for significant data-center expansion. The announcement comes as U.S. markets reopen after a holiday closure.

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Alphabet's AI Spending and Regulatory Scrutiny Weigh on Shares
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Alphabet's AI Spending and Regulatory Scrutiny Weigh on Shares

Alphabet's stock fell for a fourth consecutive session, shedding nearly $88 billion in market value since January, amid investor concerns over aggressive AI spending and EU antitrust investigations.

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Palantir Gains After Rare Double Upgrade, Markets Eye Post-Holiday Momentum
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Palantir Gains After Rare Double Upgrade, Markets Eye Post-Holiday Momentum

Palantir shares advanced Friday following a rare two-level upgrade from Freedom Capital Markets, which maintained a $170 price target. U.S. markets are closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday.

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Amazon's $200B AI Spending Plan Weighs on Shares as Investors Await Returns
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Amazon's $200B AI Spending Plan Weighs on Shares as Investors Await Returns

Amazon shares have declined nearly 14% in 2026 following its $200 billion artificial intelligence capital expenditure announcement, with investors concerned about the timeline for returns. The stock closed at $198.79 ahead of the Presidents Day market holiday.

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Microsoft's AI Investment Concerns Weigh on Stock Ahead of Trading Resumption
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Microsoft's AI Investment Concerns Weigh on Stock Ahead of Trading Resumption

Microsoft stock closed at $401.32, down 17% year-to-date, erasing $613 billion in market value. Investors are focused on AI spending efficiency and competitive threats ahead of Tuesday's market restart.

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Micron's India Chip Plant Launch Imminent Amid Market Holiday
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Micron's India Chip Plant Launch Imminent Amid Market Holiday

Micron Technology is set to commence operations at its new semiconductor assembly and testing facility in Gujarat, India, before month-end. The $2.75 billion project comes online as U.S. markets observe a holiday.

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Tesla Stock Holds Near $417 Amid Holiday Pause; Software Shift in Focus
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Tesla Stock Holds Near $417 Amid Holiday Pause; Software Shift in Focus

Tesla stock edged up slightly to $417.44 on Friday before U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day. The company is shifting its Full Self-Driving sales to a subscription model and recently reported its first annual revenue decline.

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HSBC Upgrade Lifts CrowdStrike Ahead of Key Earnings Report
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HSBC Upgrade Lifts CrowdStrike Ahead of Key Earnings Report

CrowdStrike shares climbed 4.4% to $429.64 Friday following an HSBC upgrade to 'buy' with a $446 price target. The cybersecurity firm reports earnings March 3 during a holiday-shortened trading week.

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