IREN Plunges 7% on Friday Despite MSCI USA Index Inclusion
Technology Sarah Chen

IREN Plunges 7% on Friday Despite MSCI USA Index Inclusion

Shares of IREN Limited dropped 7.4% on Friday, closing at $40.95, even as the company was added to the MSCI USA Index. Trading volume surged to 52.66 million shares amid a broad market sell-off.

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Morgan Stanley Tumbles 6% Amid Renewed Credit Fears, Jobs Data Looms
Markets Daniel Marsh

Morgan Stanley Tumbles 6% Amid Renewed Credit Fears, Jobs Data Looms

Morgan Stanley shares dropped over 6% Friday, leading a broad bank stock selloff fueled by renewed anxiety over private credit and a UK lender's failure. Investors now await the U.S. jobs report for February.

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Applied Optoelectronics Soars on Strong Forecast and Strategic Moves
Earnings James Calloway

Applied Optoelectronics Soars on Strong Forecast and Strategic Moves

Applied Optoelectronics shares skyrocketed over 56% following a robust quarterly report and an optimistic revenue forecast for the current quarter, coupled with announcements of a capital raise and facility expansion.

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Cisco Gains Ahead of Key Investor Conferences, AI Demand in Focus
Technology Sarah Chen

Cisco Gains Ahead of Key Investor Conferences, AI Demand in Focus

Cisco shares advanced 1.7% on Friday, defying broader market weakness. Investor attention now shifts to management appearances at Mobile World Congress and the Morgan Stanley TMT conference next week.

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Merck's Keytruda, Welireg Data and FDA Dates Drive Stock Momentum
Analysis Daniel Marsh

Merck's Keytruda, Welireg Data and FDA Dates Drive Stock Momentum

Merck stock gained after reporting Phase 3 survival data for Keytruda in ovarian and kidney cancers. The FDA set 2026 review dates for Welireg combinations.

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Chevron's Leviathan Gas Field Shutdown Sparks Energy Market Jitters
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Chevron's Leviathan Gas Field Shutdown Sparks Energy Market Jitters

Israel has temporarily shut down Chevron-operated natural gas fields, including the major Leviathan site, following military action against Iran. The move heightens supply concerns as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz also stalls.

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Flutter Shares Plunge on Dimmed 2026 Outlook, U.S. Engagement Concerns
Earnings James Calloway

Flutter Shares Plunge on Dimmed 2026 Outlook, U.S. Engagement Concerns

Flutter Entertainment's U.S.-listed stock tumbled nearly 14% following a cautious 2026 outlook, with management pointing to weaker U.S. engagement and increased spending requirements.

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Caterpillar Shares Dip Amid Inflation Fears, Key Data and CONEXPO in Focus
Markets Daniel Marsh

Caterpillar Shares Dip Amid Inflation Fears, Key Data and CONEXPO in Focus

Caterpillar stock declined Friday, closing at $742.83, as renewed inflation worries pressured the broader market. Traders are now focused on upcoming economic indicators and a key industry conference.

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GE Aerospace Nears Record High Amid Persistent Supply Chain Concerns
Markets Daniel Marsh

GE Aerospace Nears Record High Amid Persistent Supply Chain Concerns

GE Aerospace shares gained 0.4% to $342.26, hovering near recent peaks, while supply chain constraints at major aerospace manufacturers continue to pose risks to jet delivery schedules.

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Mastercard Gains as Investors Eye Jobs Data and AI's Fee Impact
Markets Daniel Marsh

Mastercard Gains as Investors Eye Jobs Data and AI's Fee Impact

Mastercard shares advanced 0.47% to $517.21, contrasting with broader market declines. Focus turns to upcoming economic data and executive commentary on AI's role in payments.

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UnitedHealth Implements Pay Freeze, Dividend Amid Cost Pressures
Earnings James Calloway

UnitedHealth Implements Pay Freeze, Dividend Amid Cost Pressures

UnitedHealth Group has limited employee pay increases to a range of 0% to 2% and initiated layoffs, a move aligning with broader cost-control efforts. The company's board also approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.21 per share.

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Lam Research Shares Slip as Chip Rally Falters Amid Oil Price Surge
Technology Sarah Chen

Lam Research Shares Slip as Chip Rally Falters Amid Oil Price Surge

Lam Research shares declined over 2% Friday, extending losses as the chip sector cooled. A spike in oil prices following Middle East strikes has heightened inflation worries, pressuring growth stocks.

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