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Ripple Payments Expansion Fuels XRP Rally; Market Eyes U.S. Jobs Data
XRP gained approximately 6% to $1.45 following Ripple's announcement of platform upgrades supporting fiat currencies and stablecoins. Market attention now shifts to the upcoming U.S. employment data for signals on monetary policy and risk sentiment.
Okta Shares Slip on Tempered Growth Outlook Despite Strong Quarter
Okta shares fell in extended trading after the company projected approximately 9% revenue growth for its upcoming fiscal year, despite reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and expanding its security offerings for AI agents.
Silver Recovers as Dollar Retreats, Traders Eye Key Jobs Report
Silver prices climbed Wednesday, recovering from a steep selloff as the U.S. dollar weakened. Traders are now focused on upcoming U.S. employment data for signals on future Federal Reserve interest rate moves.
AppLovin Surges on E-Commerce Ad Expansion Plans
AppLovin shares rallied 9.4% late Wednesday as management detailed growth in gaming ads and a planned expansion into web and e-commerce advertising, outperforming sector peers.
Apple Launches $599 MacBook Neo, Targets Education Market Amid Rising Costs
Apple introduced the MacBook Neo, a $599 laptop with an A18 Pro chip and 8GB memory, shipping March 11. The device targets the education segment and undercuts Apple's previous entry-level MacBook Air.
Palantir Gains on Pentagon AI Shake-Up, Maven Contracts in Focus
Palantir shares climbed 4% to $153.19 in extended trading following a Pentagon directive to remove Anthropic's AI from defense platforms, affecting key Maven contracts. Federal agencies are shifting to OpenAI and Google alternatives.
SanDisk Shares Rebound 6% Following Tech Sector Sell-Off
SanDisk shares climbed nearly 6% on Wednesday, recouping some of the previous day's steep losses. The rebound coincided with a broader stabilization in technology and memory-chip stocks.
Tesla Shares Surge on Bank of America Upgrade Amid Mixed European Signals
Tesla shares gained 3.4% to $406.10 following a bullish upgrade from Bank of America, despite a 45% drop in UK February sales and uncertainty around European automakers joining its 2026 emissions credit pool.
Nvidia's Huang Signals Final AI Bets as OpenAI, Anthropic Eye Public Listings
Nvidia's CEO stated the chipmaker's major investments in OpenAI and Anthropic are probably its final stakes before the AI startups go public. The move comes as both companies face contrasting government pressures.
Chevron Shares Retreat Despite Soaring Oil Prices, Hormuz Blockade Sparks Supply Fears
Chevron shares declined alongside the broader energy sector, even as crude prices held near multi-month highs due to a critical shipping chokepoint remaining closed. Major banks have increased their oil price projections.