IBM Shares Rebound on Hiring Expansion and Inflation Data
Technology Sarah Chen

IBM Shares Rebound on Hiring Expansion and Inflation Data

IBM shares gained 1.1% to $262.38, halting a four-session slide. The company announced plans to significantly increase entry-level hiring next year while reshaping roles around artificial intelligence.

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Qualcomm Gains as Investors Eye Samsung Event, Memory Supply Concerns
Technology Sarah Chen

Qualcomm Gains as Investors Eye Samsung Event, Memory Supply Concerns

Qualcomm stock closed higher Friday, though it remains well below its 52-week peak. Key near-term catalysts include Samsung's upcoming product launch and persistent memory supply constraints.

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S&P Global Shares Rally Amid Analyst Target Cuts and Insider Buying
Analysis Daniel Marsh

S&P Global Shares Rally Amid Analyst Target Cuts and Insider Buying

S&P Global shares advanced 3.1% to $409.54 on elevated volume, though remain 29% below their 52-week high. Analysts trimmed price targets but maintained bullish ratings.

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Nebius Soars 9% on Ambitious $9B Revenue Goal and French Data Center
Technology Sarah Chen

Nebius Soars 9% on Ambitious $9B Revenue Goal and French Data Center

Nebius shares jumped 9.2% following a new data center plan in France and a significantly higher long-term revenue target, despite a quarterly revenue miss and heavy capital spending.

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Intuit Nears $400 as AI Fears Weigh Ahead of Earnings
Earnings James Calloway

Intuit Nears $400 as AI Fears Weigh Ahead of Earnings

Intuit shares closed slightly higher at $399.40 but remain down sharply for the year due to AI-related selling pressure. All eyes are on the company's fiscal Q2 report due February 26.

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CoreWeave CEO Sells $7.7M in Shares Ahead of Key AI Earnings
Technology Sarah Chen

CoreWeave CEO Sells $7.7M in Shares Ahead of Key AI Earnings

CoreWeave's CEO sold $7.7 million in shares under a prearranged trading plan. The company's stock edged higher as markets prepare for a holiday closure and upcoming earnings from AI leaders.

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Shopify Launches $2 Billion Buyback After Post-Earnings Rebound
Technology Sarah Chen

Shopify Launches $2 Billion Buyback After Post-Earnings Rebound

Shopify shares gained 2% Friday, recovering from post-earnings declines, as TD Cowen and Mizuho upgraded the stock citing AI potential and valuation. The company's $2 billion buyback program starts Tuesday.

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Energy Sector Braces for OPEC+ Decision Amid Supply Shifts
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Energy Sector Braces for OPEC+ Decision Amid Supply Shifts

U.S. energy stocks advanced Friday but face supply uncertainty as OPEC+ weighs production increases and Venezuela sanctions ease. Markets close Monday for Presidents Day.

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Iron Mountain Nears 52-Week Peak on Data Center Outlook, Inflation Data
Markets Daniel Marsh

Iron Mountain Nears 52-Week Peak on Data Center Outlook, Inflation Data

Iron Mountain shares climbed 3.6% to $109.83, nearing a yearly high, following an upbeat revenue forecast and robust data center demand. Softer inflation data provided a tailwind for the sector.

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Communication Services Stocks Face Pressure from Pinterest Plunge, Alphabet Debt, and Media Deals
Markets Daniel Marsh

Communication Services Stocks Face Pressure from Pinterest Plunge, Alphabet Debt, and Media Deals

Pinterest's sharp decline on weak ad outlook weighs on the communication services sector, while Alphabet's bond sale and media merger activity set the stage for Tuesday's trading.

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Industrial Stocks Rally on Softer Inflation Data
Markets Daniel Marsh

Industrial Stocks Rally on Softer Inflation Data

U.S. industrial stocks rose Friday after a cooler-than-expected inflation report eased interest rate concerns. The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) climbed 0.8%.

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Materials Sector Gains Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Gold Jumps
Markets Daniel Marsh

Materials Sector Gains Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Gold Jumps

The materials sector advanced Friday despite pressure on steel producers from tariff speculation, while gold rallied sharply on renewed rate cut hopes.

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