AbbVie Gains Ahead of Holiday; Investors Eye Pipeline and Pricing
Markets Daniel Marsh

AbbVie Gains Ahead of Holiday; Investors Eye Pipeline and Pricing

AbbVie shares advanced 1.8% to $231.50 in Friday's session, outpacing peers. Trading volume was elevated as investors assess the company's strategic pivot and regulatory challenges.

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S&P Global Rallies Into Holiday Weekend Amid AI Uncertainty; Key Data Ahead
Markets Daniel Marsh

S&P Global Rallies Into Holiday Weekend Amid AI Uncertainty; Key Data Ahead

S&P Global shares jumped 3.3% Friday, closing at $409.54 on volume more than double average, recovering from recent AI-related pressures. Key economic data and Fed minutes loom next week.

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Intuit Shares Stabilize Near $400 Amid AI Sector Pressure
Earnings James Calloway

Intuit Shares Stabilize Near $400 Amid AI Sector Pressure

Intuit shares ended Friday's session up 0.36% at $399.40, stabilizing after recent declines. The stock remains down roughly 40% year-to-date as AI concerns weigh on software valuations.

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T-Mobile Nears Record High as Bond Deal, Buyback Plans Draw Focus
Markets Daniel Marsh

T-Mobile Nears Record High as Bond Deal, Buyback Plans Draw Focus

T-Mobile shares closed near $220, up 2.3%, as investors await the closing of a €2.5 billion euro bond offering and consider the company's plan to potentially double Q1 2026 share buybacks to $5 billion.

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Mastercard Extends Losses Ahead of Holiday Weekend, Payments Sector Under Pressure
Markets Daniel Marsh

Mastercard Extends Losses Ahead of Holiday Weekend, Payments Sector Under Pressure

Mastercard stock declined for a third straight session, closing at $518.36, while Visa saw a sharper drop. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday.

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Shopify Initiates $2 Billion Share Buyback Amid Growth and Margin Focus
Technology Sarah Chen

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.

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Palo Alto Networks Earnings Preview: Options Signal 8% Post-Report Volatility
Earnings James Calloway

Palo Alto Networks Earnings Preview: Options Signal 8% Post-Report Volatility

Palo Alto Networks stock gained 2.5% Friday as traders positioned for earnings, with options markets implying an 8% swing. The cybersecurity firm reports Q2 results Tuesday after the Presidents Day holiday.

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Linde Shares Rise Amid $36M Planned Sale, Upcoming Investor Conferences
Markets Daniel Marsh

Linde Shares Rise Amid $36M Planned Sale, Upcoming Investor Conferences

Linde plc closed Friday at $481, a 1.7% increase, as markets prepared for a holiday closure. A filing disclosed plans to sell 75,607 shares worth approximately $36.1 million, while executives are scheduled for investor conferences on February 17-18.

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Nebius Shares Surge 9% on $16-$20B 2026 Capital Plan, Q4 Revenue Miss
Technology Sarah Chen

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.

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P&G Executives Sell Shares Ahead of Key Data and Conference
Markets Daniel Marsh

P&G Executives Sell Shares Ahead of Key Data and Conference

Procter & Gamble stock underperformed the broader market Friday as regulatory filings disclosed share sales by two senior executives. The company prepares for a pivotal analyst presentation and a week of key economic data.

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Rivian Soars 27% on Strong 2026 Outlook, R2 SUV in Focus
Earnings James Calloway

Rivian Soars 27% on Strong 2026 Outlook, R2 SUV in Focus

Rivian Automotive shares jumped 26.7% to $17.73 following an upbeat 2026 delivery forecast centered on its upcoming R2 SUV. The company anticipates first customer deliveries in Q2 and will provide more specifics on March 12.

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CoreWeave CEO Executes Major Share Sale Amid Legal Deadline and Earnings Anticipation
Technology Sarah Chen

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.

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