IRS Warns 2026 Tax Refund Delays Likely Without Accurate Direct Deposit Details
Regulation James Calloway

IRS Warns 2026 Tax Refund Delays Likely Without Accurate Direct Deposit Details

The IRS cautions that missing or incorrect bank information will hold 2026 refunds, with updates only accepted by mail. Most e-filed refunds arrive within 21 days, but delays could extend into March.

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Upwork Shares Stabilize After Sharp Sell-Off on Weak Q1 Outlook
Earnings James Calloway

Upwork Shares Stabilize After Sharp Sell-Off on Weak Q1 Outlook

Upwork stock steadied in premarket trading following a 19% plunge after the company issued first-quarter revenue guidance below analyst expectations, citing AI pressure and higher costs.

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Cloudflare Surges on AI-Powered Revenue Forecast, Beats Street Expectations
Earnings James Calloway

Cloudflare Surges on AI-Powered Revenue Forecast, Beats Street Expectations

Cloudflare shares soared in premarket trading after the company issued a 2026 revenue outlook exceeding analyst estimates, driven by robust demand for AI agents and enterprise deals.

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Marriott Shares Surge on Robust Luxury Travel and Credit Card Fee Projections
Earnings James Calloway

Marriott Shares Surge on Robust Luxury Travel and Credit Card Fee Projections

Marriott International stock climbed 8.5% to $359.35, nearing a record high, after forecasting a 35% rise in co-branded credit card fees and steady luxury demand. Hotel peers Hilton and Hyatt also advanced.

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Upstart Unveils $1.4B 2026 Revenue Target, Announces CEO Transition
Earnings James Calloway

Upstart Unveils $1.4B 2026 Revenue Target, Announces CEO Transition

Upstart shares gained slightly premarket after projecting annual revenue of approximately $1.4 billion by 2026 and revealing a leadership change, with co-founder Paul Gu set to become CEO in May.

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Phio Pharmaceuticals Shares Surge on Positive Skin Cancer Trial Data
Technology Sarah Chen

Phio Pharmaceuticals Shares Surge on Positive Skin Cancer Trial Data

Phio Pharmaceuticals stock climbed nearly 10% premarket following encouraging safety and efficacy results from a Phase 1b skin cancer study. The company targets an FDA submission in the second quarter of 2026.

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Intel Recovers Slightly in Premarket After Sharp Sell-Off, Eyes AI and Auto Wins
Technology Sarah Chen

Intel Recovers Slightly in Premarket After Sharp Sell-Off, Eyes AI and Auto Wins

Intel shares edged up 0.45% in premarket trading, attempting to stabilize after a 6.19% plunge. The chipmaker faces supply constraints and a projected Q1 2026 loss but is highlighting AI and automotive partnerships.

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Quince Therapeutics Surges on Strategic Review Announcement
Markets Daniel Marsh

Quince Therapeutics Surges on Strategic Review Announcement

Quince Therapeutics shares soared nearly 50% in premarket trading after the company hired LifeSci Capital to explore strategic alternatives and restructure liabilities, following a failed Phase 3 trial.

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Schwab Shares Rebound Slightly After AI Tax Tool Fears Trigger Brokerage Selloff
Markets Daniel Marsh

Schwab Shares Rebound Slightly After AI Tax Tool Fears Trigger Brokerage Selloff

Charles Schwab stock edged higher in premarket trading Wednesday, attempting to stabilize after a sharp 7.4% decline the prior session. The selloff was driven by concerns that new AI-powered tax planning tools could pressure advisory fees across the brokerage sector.

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Spotify Shares Extend Rally on Strong User Growth and Upbeat Profit Outlook
Earnings James Calloway

Spotify Shares Extend Rally on Strong User Growth and Upbeat Profit Outlook

Spotify shares advanced in premarket trading after the company reported record user numbers and issued first-quarter operating income guidance above analyst expectations.

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Sage Group Hits One-Year Low Amid European Tech Selloff
Markets Daniel Marsh

Sage Group Hits One-Year Low Amid European Tech Selloff

Sage Group shares fell 1.9% to a one-year low, pressured by a broader downturn in European tech stocks following weak guidance from Dassault Systèmes.

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Diageo Shares Edge Up on Insider Purchases Ahead of Key Interim Results
Earnings James Calloway

Diageo Shares Edge Up on Insider Purchases Ahead of Key Interim Results

Diageo's stock gained 0.6% in early London trading, building on a prior 3.3% rally, as filings revealed share purchases by the chair and other executives. Investors are focused on interim results scheduled for February 25 for updates on demand and guidance.

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