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Robinhood's January Metrics, Product Keynote to Guide Volatile Stock
Robinhood Markets shares closed sharply higher Friday but face a key test with January metrics due next week and a product keynote in March. The stock remains sensitive to retail trading and crypto volatility.
Coinbase Shares Surge 16% Despite Q4 Loss, Buybacks and Stablecoin Growth in Focus
Coinbase Global shares jumped over 16% on Friday, recovering from prior losses despite posting a significant fourth-quarter net loss. The crypto exchange reported a $667 million deficit, attributed to investment portfolio declines, while highlighting growth in stablecoin revenue and an ongoing stock repurchase program.
Visa Shares Slide 3% as Share Exchange Plan Tied to Swipe-Fee Litigation Unfolds
Visa Inc. shares declined 3.1% to $314.08 Friday, underperforming the broader market ahead of the Presidents Day holiday. The drop followed the company's disclosure of a board-approved share exchange plan linked to progress in long-running swipe-fee lawsuits.
Alphabet's $31.5B Bond Sale Fuels AI Spending Debate Ahead of Market Return
Alphabet Inc. has finalized a $31.51 billion multi-currency bond sale, with some notes maturing in 2126, to fund its aggressive AI infrastructure expansion. Shares of GOOG closed at $306.02, down 1.1%, ahead of Tuesday's market reopening.
Palantir Gains on Defense Cloud Clearance, Faces Valuation Scrutiny
Palantir shares advanced 1.8% to $131.41 Friday following a key Defense Information Systems Agency authorization for its federal cloud service. Trading volume hit 49 million shares in a volatile session as investors balanced defense contract momentum with renewed valuation concerns.
Applied Materials Surges on AI-Driven Forecast, Settles Export Case
Applied Materials shares rallied sharply following an upbeat quarterly forecast driven by artificial intelligence and memory market demand. The company also resolved a U.S. export-control investigation with a substantial settlement.
Apple Shares Slide on Regulatory Pressure and AI Delays Ahead of Key Week
Apple shares declined 2.3% to $255.78 Friday, marking a two-day drop exceeding 7% following an FTC warning letter and reported delays in AI-powered Siri features. The stock heads into the Presidents Day break having wiped out its 2026 gains.
Tesla Holds Steady at $417 Amid AI Volatility and Rate-Cut Speculation
Tesla shares closed nearly unchanged at $417.44 ahead of a market holiday, with investors focused on inflation data and AI-related volatility. The company moved its Full Self-Driving feature to a subscription model.
Amazon's Nine-Day Slide Marks Longest Losing Streak in Nearly Two Decades
Amazon shares declined for a ninth straight day, marking their longest losing streak since 2006. The stock has retreated more than 20% from its November peak as investors scrutinize the company's massive AI spending plans.