Caterpillar Shares Extend Rally as AI Demand Offsets Tariff Concerns
Markets Daniel Marsh

Caterpillar Shares Extend Rally as AI Demand Offsets Tariff Concerns

Caterpillar stock advanced 1.5% Monday, building on a 7.1% surge Friday that helped lift the Dow Jones Industrial Average above 50,000. Strong power segment sales driven by AI data center demand contrast with looming $2.6 billion in tariff costs.

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Salesforce Shares Rebound Amid AI Spending Concerns; Super Bowl Marketing Blitz Draws Attention
Technology Sarah Chen

Salesforce Shares Rebound Amid AI Spending Concerns; Super Bowl Marketing Blitz Draws Attention

Salesforce stock gained 1.6% in volatile trading as investors assess AI's impact on software models. A high-profile Super Bowl campaign with MrBeast attracted over 53 million visits.

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Exxon Nears $150 Amid Oil Market Volatility, LNG Project Milestone
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Exxon Nears $150 Amid Oil Market Volatility, LNG Project Milestone

Exxon Mobil shares approach $150 as crude prices react to geopolitical talks and supply shifts. The company's Golden Pass LNG terminal is set for first production in early March.

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Eddie Bauer Seeks Buyer for North American Stores Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
Markets Daniel Marsh

Eddie Bauer Seeks Buyer for North American Stores Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings

Eddie Bauer is pursuing a buyer for its North American retail locations after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and initiating similar proceedings in Canada. The company warns it may wind down store operations if a sale fails.

UnitedHealth Shares Edge Higher Amid Medicare Rate Scrutiny and Broader Market Volatility
Markets Daniel Marsh

UnitedHealth Shares Edge Higher Amid Medicare Rate Scrutiny and Broader Market Volatility

UnitedHealth Group stock rose slightly as investors assessed a modest proposed Medicare Advantage payment increase for 2027. The healthcare giant continues to navigate pressure following a significant revenue warning earlier this year.

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Visa Shares Decline Amid Broader Payment Sector Weakness
Markets Daniel Marsh

Visa Shares Decline Amid Broader Payment Sector Weakness

Visa shares fell 1.7% to $326.04 in Monday trading, underperforming the S&P 500's gain. Mastercard also dropped, while PayPal advanced.

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Reddit Shares Recover as Analysts Recalibrate Following Mixed Q4 Results
Earnings James Calloway

Reddit Shares Recover as Analysts Recalibrate Following Mixed Q4 Results

Reddit stock gained 2% in morning trading, rebounding from last week's post-earnings decline. Analysts issued divergent price target revisions as investors assessed user growth and advertising momentum.

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Boston Scientific Shares Extend Decline Amid Electrophysiology Concerns
Earnings James Calloway

Boston Scientific Shares Extend Decline Amid Electrophysiology Concerns

Boston Scientific stock fell 2.6% in Monday trading, continuing last week's selloff as investors scrutinize the company's heart-rhythm device segment and Watchman demand.

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Bloom Energy Surges 7% on Mizuho Target Hike; Focus Shifts to 2026 Margin Outlook
Markets Daniel Marsh

Bloom Energy Surges 7% on Mizuho Target Hike; Focus Shifts to 2026 Margin Outlook

Bloom Energy shares rallied 7% after Mizuho raised its price target to $110, highlighting anticipated margin expansion in 2026. Investors are weighing the company's $20 billion backlog against execution risks.

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GE Vernova Shares Gain on Long-Term Turbine Reservation and UK Plant Upgrade
Technology Sarah Chen

GE Vernova Shares Gain on Long-Term Turbine Reservation and UK Plant Upgrade

GE Vernova stock rose 3.6% after securing a turbine slot reservation for a 2030 delivery and completing an efficiency upgrade at a UK power plant, highlighting strong demand for long-cycle energy equipment.

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AppLovin Rebounds as Report Retracted, Jefferies Sees Buying Chance
Technology Sarah Chen

AppLovin Rebounds as Report Retracted, Jefferies Sees Buying Chance

AppLovin shares surged over 13% after CapitalWatch retracted parts of a critical report. Jefferies maintained a Buy rating with an $860 target ahead of Wednesday's earnings.

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Applied Materials Gains Ahead of Q1 Earnings Amid Semiconductor Sector Strength
Earnings James Calloway

Applied Materials Gains Ahead of Q1 Earnings Amid Semiconductor Sector Strength

Applied Materials shares advanced 1.2% to $326.33 Monday as investors positioned for Thursday's quarterly results. The broader semiconductor sector also traded higher.

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