Verizon Retreats from 52-Week Peak Ahead of Holiday Break
Markets Daniel Marsh

Verizon Retreats from 52-Week Peak Ahead of Holiday Break

Verizon Communications stock declined Friday after reaching a 52-week high, underperforming peers. Markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day.

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Air Canada Q4 Profit Hits C$296M, 2026 EBITDA Outlook Tops Views
Earnings James Calloway

Air Canada Q4 Profit Hits C$296M, 2026 EBITDA Outlook Tops Views

Air Canada swung to a C$296 million fourth-quarter profit and issued a 2026 adjusted EBITDA forecast above analyst expectations, fueled by robust overseas corporate and premium travel.

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Thermo Fisher Prices $3.8B Bond Offering to Fund Clario Acquisition
Markets Daniel Marsh

Thermo Fisher Prices $3.8B Bond Offering to Fund Clario Acquisition

Thermo Fisher Scientific raised $3.8 billion through a multi-tranche bond offering to fund its planned Clario acquisition. Shares closed down nearly 1% on Friday.

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Vertiv Gains Investment-Grade Rating After Strong Earnings
Earnings James Calloway

Vertiv Gains Investment-Grade Rating After Strong Earnings

Vertiv Holdings shares eased slightly Friday but posted a nearly 20% weekly gain after S&P upgraded its credit rating to investment-grade BBB- on strong earnings and surging orders.

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Boeing Gains on Defense Contracts, Supplier Progress Amid FAA Scrutiny
Markets Daniel Marsh

Boeing Gains on Defense Contracts, Supplier Progress Amid FAA Scrutiny

Boeing shares advanced Friday as new defense awards and supplier quality improvements offset regulatory attention on older 737 aircraft inspections.

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GE Vernova Shares Pull Back After Recent High, Wind Losses Weigh
Markets Daniel Marsh

GE Vernova Shares Pull Back After Recent High, Wind Losses Weigh

GE Vernova shares declined nearly 2% Friday, retreating from a 52-week high. The company's wind business reported a significant EBITDA loss for 2025, with more losses projected.

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Chevron Gains as U.S. Eases Venezuela Sanctions; OPEC+ Meeting Looms
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Chevron Gains as U.S. Eases Venezuela Sanctions; OPEC+ Meeting Looms

Chevron shares advanced Friday following eased U.S. sanctions on Venezuela's energy sector. Oil prices posted modest gains ahead of a key OPEC+ meeting scheduled for March 1.

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Bank of America Shares Stabilize After Volatile Week; Key Data Ahead
Markets Daniel Marsh

Bank of America Shares Stabilize After Volatile Week; Key Data Ahead

Bank of America stock closed nearly flat at $52.55 following a sharp drop, as markets prepare for a holiday closure and key economic releases.

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Spotify Shares Rebound 2.8% to $458 After Volatile Week
Earnings James Calloway

Spotify Shares Rebound 2.8% to $458 After Volatile Week

Spotify shares gained 2.8% to close at $458.34 on Friday, rebounding from Thursday's sharp decline. The stock has risen approximately 10.5% since Monday's close.

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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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