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Morgan Stanley CEO's Compensation Climbs to $45 Million for 2025
Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick received $45 million in total compensation for 2025, up from $34 million the prior year, with most of the award deferred and tied to performance.
BAC Slips on CPI Data, Legal Headwinds; Fed Minutes Loom
Bank of America shares edged lower Friday, pressured by cooling inflation data and a new legal development. Markets look ahead to the release of Federal Reserve meeting minutes.
Ex-CEO Gets 20 Years for $200M Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
Former Praetorian Group International CEO Ramil Palafox received a 20-year prison sentence for orchestrating a $200 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors worldwide.
Expedia Shares Drop on Cautious 2026 Margin Outlook
Expedia shares declined nearly 5% as investors focused on the company's tempered 2026 profit margin guidance, overshadowing solid fourth-quarter results.
Roku Shares Surge on Upbeat 2026 Financial Targets
Roku shares gained sharply after the streaming platform provider issued stronger-than-expected financial targets for 2026, highlighting growth in its advertising and platform business.
Seagate Completes $600M Debt Exchange, Sets Investor Events
Seagate Technology has agreed to a $600 million debt exchange, swapping notes for cash and new equity. The transaction is scheduled to settle around February 17.
Linde Shares Surge as Inflation Data Lifts Industrials
Linde shares gained 2.8% Friday, reaching a new intraday peak amid a broader market rebound fueled by easing inflation pressures. The industrial gases leader outperformed sector peers.
Oil Steadies Near $68 as OPEC+ Eyes April Output Hike
Oil prices stabilized Friday after a softer U.S. inflation reading, with Brent crude near $68. Traders await the March 1 OPEC+ meeting where the group may decide to resume output hikes from April.
XRP Gains on Inflation Data, Ripple-Aviva Tokenization Deal
XRP climbed roughly 3.4% to $1.41, buoyed by mild U.S. inflation figures and a new institutional tokenization initiative between Ripple and Aviva Investors.
FTSE 100 Nears Record on M&A Momentum, Rate-Cut Hopes
London's FTSE 100 advanced 0.42% to 10,446.35, marking a third weekly gain fueled by deal buzz and monetary easing bets, despite AI disruption concerns.
Lilly Builds $1.5B Obesity Pill Inventory Ahead of Key FDA Decision
Eli Lilly shares gained as the pharmaceutical giant disclosed a $1.5 billion inventory build for its experimental oral obesity treatment ahead of an anticipated FDA decision in April.
Shopify Rebounds on Buyback News, But Margin Concerns Linger
Shopify shares recovered some ground Friday, rising 1.6% after steep declines, as the company announced the start date for its $2 billion share repurchase program. However, investor focus remains on its cash-flow margin outlook following heavy AI and expansion investments.