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MSTR Surges 9% Ahead of Holiday on Bitcoin-Linked Funding News
MicroStrategy shares rallied 8.9% Friday after an SEC filing highlighted its bitcoin-backed funding strategy via preferred shares, with cryptocurrency markets active during the U.S. holiday closure.
Robinhood's January Metrics, Product Keynote to Guide Volatile Stock
Robinhood Markets shares closed sharply higher Friday but face a key test with January metrics due next week and a product keynote in March. The stock remains sensitive to retail trading and crypto volatility.
Coinbase Shares Surge 16% Despite Q4 Loss, Buybacks and Stablecoin Growth in Focus
Coinbase Global shares jumped over 16% on Friday, recovering from prior losses despite posting a significant fourth-quarter net loss. The crypto exchange reported a $667 million deficit, attributed to investment portfolio declines, while highlighting growth in stablecoin revenue and an ongoing stock repurchase program.
Visa Shares Slide 3% as Share Exchange Plan Tied to Swipe-Fee Litigation Unfolds
Visa Inc. shares declined 3.1% to $314.08 Friday, underperforming the broader market ahead of the Presidents Day holiday. The drop followed the company's disclosure of a board-approved share exchange plan linked to progress in long-running swipe-fee lawsuits.
Alphabet's $31.5B Bond Sale Fuels AI Spending Debate Ahead of Market Return
Alphabet Inc. has finalized a $31.51 billion multi-currency bond sale, with some notes maturing in 2126, to fund its aggressive AI infrastructure expansion. Shares of GOOG closed at $306.02, down 1.1%, ahead of Tuesday's market reopening.
Palantir Gains on Defense Cloud Clearance, Faces Valuation Scrutiny
Palantir shares advanced 1.8% to $131.41 Friday following a key Defense Information Systems Agency authorization for its federal cloud service. Trading volume hit 49 million shares in a volatile session as investors balanced defense contract momentum with renewed valuation concerns.
Applied Materials Surges on AI-Driven Forecast, Settles Export Case
Applied Materials shares rallied sharply following an upbeat quarterly forecast driven by artificial intelligence and memory market demand. The company also resolved a U.S. export-control investigation with a substantial settlement.
Apple Shares Slide on Regulatory Pressure and AI Delays Ahead of Key Week
Apple shares declined 2.3% to $255.78 Friday, marking a two-day drop exceeding 7% following an FTC warning letter and reported delays in AI-powered Siri features. The stock heads into the Presidents Day break having wiped out its 2026 gains.
Tesla Holds Steady at $417 Amid AI Volatility and Rate-Cut Speculation
Tesla shares closed nearly unchanged at $417.44 ahead of a market holiday, with investors focused on inflation data and AI-related volatility. The company moved its Full Self-Driving feature to a subscription model.