IREN Recovers 5% as Bitcoin Surpasses $70K, Eyes AI Growth Amid Volatility
Crypto Sarah Chen

IREN Recovers 5% as Bitcoin Surpasses $70K, Eyes AI Growth Amid Volatility

IREN shares gained roughly 5% Friday, buoyed by Bitcoin's rebound above $70,000, while the company posted a quarterly net loss of $155.4 million. Investors await key U.S. economic data next week.

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Ondas Shares Soar 14% on Defense Contract Momentum Ahead of Monday Session
Technology Sarah Chen

Ondas Shares Soar 14% on Defense Contract Momentum Ahead of Monday Session

Ondas Holdings Inc. surged 14.3% to $9.69 on heavy volume Friday, rebounding from earlier weekly losses as traders assessed new defense and drone contract announcements.

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Bitcoin Miner MARA Surges 22% as Cryptocurrency Rebounds Past $70,000
Crypto Sarah Chen

Bitcoin Miner MARA Surges 22% as Cryptocurrency Rebounds Past $70,000

MARA Holdings shares rallied sharply Friday, climbing 22.3% as bitcoin recovered above $70,000. The move followed significant on-chain transfers from MARA-linked wallets during the recent selloff.

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Rivian Shares Surge Ahead of Q4 Earnings, Investors Eye Demand and Cash Burn
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Rivian Shares Surge Ahead of Q4 Earnings, Investors Eye Demand and Cash Burn

Rivian Automotive stock climbed nearly 8% on Friday as markets anticipate the EV maker's quarterly results this week. Key focus areas include vehicle demand, cash consumption, and progress on the upcoming R2 SUV.

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Amazon Shares Drop on $200 Billion AI Investment Plan, Investors Eye Economic Data
Technology Sarah Chen

Amazon Shares Drop on $200 Billion AI Investment Plan, Investors Eye Economic Data

Amazon stock fell 5.6% Friday as the company's plan to spend $200 billion on AI and cloud infrastructure in 2026 raised concerns over near-term returns. Key U.S. jobs and inflation reports are due next week.

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Plug Power Surges 12% Ahead of Key Shareholder Vote, Faces New Lawsuit
Markets Daniel Marsh

Plug Power Surges 12% Ahead of Key Shareholder Vote, Faces New Lawsuit

Plug Power shares rallied sharply Friday as investors await a critical February 17 shareholder vote on proposals to double authorized shares, while a new class-action lawsuit adds legal pressure.

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Intel Surges Past $50 on AI Demand and Supply Constraints
Technology Sarah Chen

Intel Surges Past $50 on AI Demand and Supply Constraints

Intel shares rallied 4.9% to close at $50.59, buoyed by reports of server CPU shortages in China and broader AI-related capital expenditure trends. The chipmaker also plans a $100 million investment in AI startup SambaNova Systems.

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Bradesco Shares Drop on 2026 Outlook, Investors Eye Inflation Data
Earnings James Calloway

Bradesco Shares Drop on 2026 Outlook, Investors Eye Inflation Data

Bradesco's preferred shares fell 2.6% following its Q4 earnings and 2026 targets. Market focus shifts to Brazil's upcoming inflation report for interest rate signals.

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Stellantis Shares Dive 24% After €22.2B EV Strategy Overhaul, Dividend Suspension
Earnings James Calloway

Stellantis Shares Dive 24% After €22.2B EV Strategy Overhaul, Dividend Suspension

Stellantis shares plummeted nearly 24% after announcing €22.2 billion in charges and suspending its 2026 dividend. The automaker is restructuring its EV plans amid slower demand.

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Nvidia Soars 7.9% on Big Tech AI Spending Plans, Eyes on Data and Earnings
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nvidia Soars 7.9% on Big Tech AI Spending Plans, Eyes on Data and Earnings

Nvidia shares surged nearly 8% Friday, lifted by major technology firms' capital expenditure commitments for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Traders await key U.S. economic data and the company's February 25 earnings report.

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Adobe Shares Dip Amid Tech Rally, Semrush Merger Advances
Technology Sarah Chen

Adobe Shares Dip Amid Tech Rally, Semrush Merger Advances

Adobe stock closed lower Friday, underperforming a broader tech surge as investors await key economic data and the company's upcoming earnings. Shareholders approved the $1.9 billion Semrush acquisition.

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IBM Shares Climb 3% Ahead of Key Economic Data and Dividend Date
Markets Daniel Marsh

IBM Shares Climb 3% Ahead of Key Economic Data and Dividend Date

IBM stock advanced 3.1% on Friday, outperforming the broader market as investors await upcoming inflation reports and the stock's ex-dividend date.

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