Salesforce Shares Drop on AI Deal and Layoff Concerns
Technology Sarah Chen

Salesforce Shares Drop on AI Deal and Layoff Concerns

Salesforce stock fell 4.4% in after-hours trading amid reports of workforce reductions and questions about AI investment returns. The company confirmed its acquisition of AI startup Cimulate.

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American Express Shares Retreat in Extended Trading Amid Rate Jitters, Debt Issuance
Markets Daniel Marsh

American Express Shares Retreat in Extended Trading Amid Rate Jitters, Debt Issuance

American Express stock declined 2.5% in after-hours trading following a $3.5 billion debt offering and as investors monitored regulatory discussions on card rates and awaited key inflation data.

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Nike Shares Slide Below Key Technical Levels Amid Focus on Upcoming Product Launches
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nike Shares Slide Below Key Technical Levels Amid Focus on Upcoming Product Launches

Nike shares declined 1.1% in extended trading Wednesday, falling below critical 50- and 200-day moving averages. Investors are monitoring upcoming Jordan Brand and Levi's collaborations for demand signals.

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Bloomin' Brands Shares Dip as Strong Jobs Data Delays Rate Cut Expectations
Markets Daniel Marsh

Bloomin' Brands Shares Dip as Strong Jobs Data Delays Rate Cut Expectations

Bloomin' Brands stock declined 0.4% to $6.94, underperforming peers, after robust employment figures reduced near-term Fed easing bets. Investors now await Friday's CPI report and the company's Feb. 25 earnings.

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CRH Shares Dip as Buyback Program Nears Conclusion, Earnings Loom
Earnings James Calloway

CRH Shares Dip as Buyback Program Nears Conclusion, Earnings Loom

CRH shares declined 1.1% to $127.75 following a share repurchase disclosure. Investors are focused on next week's quarterly results and 2026 outlook.

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Gap Shares Retreat as Strong Jobs Data Clouds Rate Cut Outlook
Markets Daniel Marsh

Gap Shares Retreat as Strong Jobs Data Clouds Rate Cut Outlook

Gap stock closed lower after a robust U.S. jobs report tempered expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts, with investors shifting focus to upcoming inflation data.

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MercadoLibre Shares Dip on Strong Jobs Data, Earnings in Focus
Markets Daniel Marsh

MercadoLibre Shares Dip on Strong Jobs Data, Earnings in Focus

MercadoLibre stock declined slightly as robust U.S. employment figures tempered expectations for near-term Fed rate cuts. Investors now await key inflation data and the company's upcoming quarterly results.

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Mondelez Gains as Cocoa Futures Plunge to Multi-Year Lows
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Mondelez Gains as Cocoa Futures Plunge to Multi-Year Lows

Mondelez International shares advanced 1.3% as cocoa prices hit a two-year low near $3,978 per ton. Investors await upcoming CPI data and the company's CAGNY presentation for further direction.

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Cisco Shares Dip Before Earnings as AI Chip Launch Intensifies Competition
Earnings James Calloway

Cisco Shares Dip Before Earnings as AI Chip Launch Intensifies Competition

Cisco Systems stock declined slightly ahead of its quarterly results, with investors focused on AI networking demand and the company's new chip challenging Nvidia and Broadcom.

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Verizon Gains on Sector Momentum, Eyes Investor Update
Markets Daniel Marsh

Verizon Gains on Sector Momentum, Eyes Investor Update

Verizon shares rose 2.4% amid broad telecom strength, fueled by T-Mobile's revised outlook and its own buyback plan. Sector faces regulatory scrutiny.

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Kohl's Shares Surge 7% on New Value-Focused Retail Strategy
Markets Daniel Marsh

Kohl's Shares Surge 7% on New Value-Focused Retail Strategy

Kohl's stock climbed 7% to $18.58 after launching a nationwide 'Deal Bar' with items under $10, outperforming a flat broader market. Investors now await the March 10 earnings call.

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Marsh & McLennan Shares Decline Amid Bond Offering and AI Sector Pressure
Markets Daniel Marsh

Marsh & McLennan Shares Decline Amid Bond Offering and AI Sector Pressure

Marsh & McLennan shares fell 0.71% as the company filed for a senior notes offering and registered shares for employee awards, while insurance brokers face ongoing concerns about AI disruption.

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