Western Digital Shares Dip Ahead of Key Fed Data and Inflation Report
Markets Daniel Marsh

Western Digital Shares Dip Ahead of Key Fed Data and Inflation Report

Western Digital shares declined 0.9% to $281.58 on Friday amid light trading volume. Investors await Federal Reserve minutes and inflation data this week while monitoring company developments.

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Oracle Rallies on India Cloud Expansion and AI Infrastructure Funding Plans
Technology Sarah Chen

Oracle Rallies on India Cloud Expansion and AI Infrastructure Funding Plans

Oracle shares closed up 2.3% at $160.14 Friday, capping a 12% weekly advance. The company is expanding its cloud footprint in India and preparing a major funding round for AI infrastructure.

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J&J Stock Dips After $250K Talc Verdict, Eyes on Appeal and Dividend
Markets Daniel Marsh

J&J Stock Dips After $250K Talc Verdict, Eyes on Appeal and Dividend

Johnson & Johnson shares declined 0.45% Friday following a $250,000 verdict in a talc litigation case. The company intends to appeal, with markets closed Monday for the holiday.

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Arista Networks Surges on Strong AI Outlook, Memory Costs a Concern
Earnings James Calloway

Arista Networks Surges on Strong AI Outlook, Memory Costs a Concern

Arista Networks shares climbed 4.8% Friday following an upbeat revenue forecast and strong quarterly results, fueled by AI infrastructure demand, even as rising memory costs pressure margins.

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Walmart Earnings Loom as Investors Gauge Consumer Health
Earnings James Calloway

Walmart Earnings Loom as Investors Gauge Consumer Health

Walmart shares approach $134 as the retail giant prepares to report quarterly earnings, offering a crucial snapshot of consumer demand ahead of key economic data.

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Netflix Shares Rebound Amid Escalating Warner Bros. Takeover Battle
Markets Daniel Marsh

Netflix Shares Rebound Amid Escalating Warner Bros. Takeover Battle

Netflix shares recovered Friday, closing higher after recent declines as Paramount escalates its campaign against Netflix's Warner Bros. agreement through policy appointments and boardroom maneuvering.

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Intel's Neutral Rating Highlights 'Show Me' Turnaround Challenge Ahead of Key Week
Technology Sarah Chen

Intel's Neutral Rating Highlights 'Show Me' Turnaround Challenge Ahead of Key Week

Intel stock closed slightly higher Friday after D.A. Davidson started coverage with a Neutral rating and $45 price target, labeling the chipmaker's recovery a 'show me' story. Trading resumes Tuesday post-holiday with Fed minutes and chip demand signals in focus.

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Microsoft, Aramco Forge AI Alliance, Set 2026 Saudi Azure Launch
Technology Sarah Chen

Microsoft, Aramco Forge AI Alliance, Set 2026 Saudi Azure Launch

Microsoft and Saudi Aramco have agreed to collaborate on industrial artificial intelligence projects and workforce development. The tech giant confirmed its Saudi Arabia East Azure cloud region will commence operations in late 2026.

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Shopify's $2B Buyback Amid AI Commerce Debate
Earnings James Calloway

Shopify's $2B Buyback Amid AI Commerce Debate

Shopify unveiled a $2 billion share buyback following robust Q4 earnings, but Wall Street remains divided on how AI-driven 'agentic commerce' will affect the company's future.

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Microsoft Shares Hold Near $401 as FTC Inquiry Casts Shadow Over AI, Cloud Business

Microsoft shares traded near $401 as a heightened FTC investigation into the company's AI and cloud software bundling created uncertainty ahead of the holiday break.

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AppLovin Shares Rebound on Strong Q4, Analysts Adjust Targets Amid AI Concerns
Earnings James Calloway

AppLovin Shares Rebound on Strong Q4, Analysts Adjust Targets Amid AI Concerns

AppLovin shares climbed 6.4% to $390.55 on Friday, rebounding from Thursday's decline after reporting strong fourth-quarter results. Analysts adjusted price targets amid ongoing concerns about artificial intelligence's impact on the ad-tech sector.

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Cisco Recovers After Margin Warning; AI Demand Faces Cost Test
Earnings James Calloway

Cisco Recovers After Margin Warning; AI Demand Faces Cost Test

Cisco shares rose 2.5% to $76.85, recovering some losses after a 10% plunge triggered by weaker-than-expected gross margins. The company reported $15.3B in revenue and $2.1B in AI infrastructure orders.

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