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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Uber Targets $1B European Delivery Expansion Amid CFO Transition
Uber Technologies is expanding its Uber Eats service to seven additional European countries, aiming for $1 billion in extra gross bookings over three years. The move comes as the company prepares for a CFO transition and awaits approval for a Türkiye delivery acquisition.
Qualcomm Gains Ahead of Holiday, Memory Shortage Weighs on Outlook
Qualcomm shares advanced 1.6% Friday, closing at $140.70 with 13.1 million shares traded. Markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, with focus on persistent memory-chip shortages impacting smartphone chipmakers.
Shopify Initiates $2 Billion Share Buyback Amid Growth and Margin Focus
Shopify launches a $2 billion share repurchase program starting February 17, with no set expiration date. The move follows a quarter of 31% revenue growth but comes alongside guidance for reduced free cash flow margins.
Nebius Shares Surge 9% on $16-$20B 2026 Capital Plan, Q4 Revenue Miss
Nebius shares rose 9.3% Friday as the AI cloud company detailed an ambitious $16-$20 billion capital spending plan for 2026, while reporting a Q4 revenue shortfall and net loss.
CoreWeave CEO Executes Major Share Sale Amid Legal Deadline and Earnings Anticipation
CoreWeave's CEO sold a significant block of shares ahead of a March 13 legal deadline and the company's upcoming Q4 earnings report on February 26.
Lam Research Gains as Chip Equipment Sector Rallies on Applied Materials Outlook
Lam Research shares advanced Friday, mirroring a sector-wide rally after Applied Materials issued an upbeat outlook. Markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, shifting focus to upcoming economic data.