Shopify Initiates $2 Billion Share Buyback Amid Growth and Margin Focus
Technology Sarah Chen

Shopify Initiates $2 Billion Share Buyback Amid Growth and Margin Focus

Shopify launches a $2 billion share repurchase program starting February 17, with no set expiration date. The move follows a quarter of 31% revenue growth but comes alongside guidance for reduced free cash flow margins.

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Palo Alto Networks Earnings Preview: Options Signal 8% Post-Report Volatility
Earnings James Calloway

Palo Alto Networks Earnings Preview: Options Signal 8% Post-Report Volatility

Palo Alto Networks stock gained 2.5% Friday as traders positioned for earnings, with options markets implying an 8% swing. The cybersecurity firm reports Q2 results Tuesday after the Presidents Day holiday.

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Linde Shares Rise Amid $36M Planned Sale, Upcoming Investor Conferences
Markets Daniel Marsh

Linde Shares Rise Amid $36M Planned Sale, Upcoming Investor Conferences

Linde plc closed Friday at $481, a 1.7% increase, as markets prepared for a holiday closure. A filing disclosed plans to sell 75,607 shares worth approximately $36.1 million, while executives are scheduled for investor conferences on February 17-18.

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Nebius Shares Surge 9% on $16-$20B 2026 Capital Plan, Q4 Revenue Miss
Technology Sarah Chen

Nebius Shares Surge 9% on $16-$20B 2026 Capital Plan, Q4 Revenue Miss

Nebius shares rose 9.3% Friday as the AI cloud company detailed an ambitious $16-$20 billion capital spending plan for 2026, while reporting a Q4 revenue shortfall and net loss.

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P&G Executives Sell Shares Ahead of Key Data and Conference
Markets Daniel Marsh

P&G Executives Sell Shares Ahead of Key Data and Conference

Procter & Gamble stock underperformed the broader market Friday as regulatory filings disclosed share sales by two senior executives. The company prepares for a pivotal analyst presentation and a week of key economic data.

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Rivian Soars 27% on Strong 2026 Outlook, R2 SUV in Focus
Earnings James Calloway

Rivian Soars 27% on Strong 2026 Outlook, R2 SUV in Focus

Rivian Automotive shares jumped 26.7% to $17.73 following an upbeat 2026 delivery forecast centered on its upcoming R2 SUV. The company anticipates first customer deliveries in Q2 and will provide more specifics on March 12.

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CoreWeave CEO Executes Major Share Sale Amid Legal Deadline and Earnings Anticipation
Technology Sarah Chen

CoreWeave CEO Executes Major Share Sale Amid Legal Deadline and Earnings Anticipation

CoreWeave's CEO sold a significant block of shares ahead of a March 13 legal deadline and the company's upcoming Q4 earnings report on February 26.

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Lam Research Gains as Chip Equipment Sector Rallies on Applied Materials Outlook
Technology Sarah Chen

Lam Research Gains as Chip Equipment Sector Rallies on Applied Materials Outlook

Lam Research shares advanced Friday, mirroring a sector-wide rally after Applied Materials issued an upbeat outlook. Markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, shifting focus to upcoming economic data.

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Goldman Sachs Legal Chief's Exit Amid Epstein Ties Rattles Market
Regulation James Calloway

Goldman Sachs Legal Chief's Exit Amid Epstein Ties Rattles Market

Goldman Sachs shares closed flat at $905.14 after the bank's top lawyer said she would retire in June, with Justice Department documents revealing she accepted gifts from Jeffrey Epstein. Markets head into a holiday-shortened week after major indexes posted their largest weekly declines since November.

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Zoho Founder Warns of Big Tech Sovereignty as Alphabet's $32B Bond Sale Fuels Debate
Technology Sarah Chen

Zoho Founder Warns of Big Tech Sovereignty as Alphabet's $32B Bond Sale Fuels Debate

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu reignited warnings about Big Tech's sovereign-like power following Alphabet's massive $31.5 billion bond issuance, drawing parallels to historical colonial trading companies.

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ServiceNow Gains on Inflation Data, Insider Moves and Leadership Shift in Focus
Technology Sarah Chen

ServiceNow Gains on Inflation Data, Insider Moves and Leadership Shift in Focus

ServiceNow shares climbed 3.6% to $107.08 Friday, buoyed by a softer U.S. inflation report. Investors are monitoring insider transactions, a leadership transition, and the company's financial targets.

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Real Estate ETFs Gain as Inflation Eases, Fed Minutes Loom
Markets Daniel Marsh

Real Estate ETFs Gain as Inflation Eases, Fed Minutes Loom

Real estate investment trusts and related ETFs advanced Friday as Treasury yields declined following lower-than-expected inflation figures. Investors now await Federal Reserve meeting minutes and key economic data.

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