Netflix Shares Surge on Paramount's Enhanced Warner Bros. Discovery Bid
Markets Daniel Marsh

Netflix Shares Surge on Paramount's Enhanced Warner Bros. Discovery Bid

Netflix stock climbed over 3% after Paramount sweetened its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, including covering a $2.8 billion breakup fee tied to Netflix's existing deal.

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Masco Surges on Strong Earnings, $2B Buyback, and Upbeat 2026 Forecast
Earnings James Calloway

Masco Surges on Strong Earnings, $2B Buyback, and Upbeat 2026 Forecast

Masco shares rallied sharply after the company exceeded quarterly profit expectations, announced a major share repurchase program, and provided guidance for 2026. The stock's gains outpaced several peers in early trading.

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Oracle Shares Extend Rally on Analyst Upgrade Citing AI Cloud Demand
Technology Sarah Chen

Oracle Shares Extend Rally on Analyst Upgrade Citing AI Cloud Demand

Oracle stock climbed for a second consecutive session after D.A. Davidson upgraded shares to 'buy,' highlighting potential revenue from OpenAI-linked cloud infrastructure and new AI features in enterprise software.

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AppLovin Shares Extend Rally After Critic Backtracks, Earnings Loom
Earnings James Calloway

AppLovin Shares Extend Rally After Critic Backtracks, Earnings Loom

AppLovin stock climbed another 3% Tuesday, building on a 13% surge after CapitalWatch retracted some allegations. Investors now await quarterly results due Wednesday.

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Intel Shares Drop 3% Amid Retail Data, Tariff Uncertainty; Traders Eye Economic Reports
Markets Daniel Marsh

Intel Shares Drop 3% Amid Retail Data, Tariff Uncertainty; Traders Eye Economic Reports

Intel stock fell over 3% in morning trading following disappointing U.S. retail sales figures and reports of potential tariff exemptions for major tech firms. Investors are shifting focus to upcoming jobs and inflation data.

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Strategy Inc Shares Decline Amid Bitcoin Purchase and Debt Refinancing Plans
Crypto Sarah Chen

Strategy Inc Shares Decline Amid Bitcoin Purchase and Debt Refinancing Plans

Strategy Inc shares fell 1.6% after disclosing a $90 million bitcoin acquisition funded by stock sales. Executive chairman Michael Saylor affirmed ongoing quarterly crypto purchases and potential debt refinancing.

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AMD Stock Steady Near $216 Amid Tariff Exemption Reports and Economic Data Watch
Technology Sarah Chen

AMD Stock Steady Near $216 Amid Tariff Exemption Reports and Economic Data Watch

AMD shares showed minimal movement as reports surfaced about potential AI data center exemptions from upcoming U.S. chip tariffs. Investors are also awaiting key jobs and inflation data this week.

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UniFirst Shares Surge 16% on Renewed Cintas Acquisition Speculation
Markets Daniel Marsh

UniFirst Shares Surge 16% on Renewed Cintas Acquisition Speculation

UniFirst stock jumped 16% to $231 following reports of revived buyout discussions with larger rival Cintas, which previously offered $275 per share. Cintas shares also gained 2.8%.

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Palantir Gains on Daiwa Upgrade Amid Software Sector Volatility
Technology Sarah Chen

Palantir Gains on Daiwa Upgrade Amid Software Sector Volatility

Palantir shares rose 1.6% after Daiwa upgraded the stock to Buy, as traders await key U.S. inflation data that could sway tech valuations.

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Memory Stocks Slide as AI Hardware Sentiment Cools, Focus Turns to Data and Nvidia
Markets Daniel Marsh

Memory Stocks Slide as AI Hardware Sentiment Cools, Focus Turns to Data and Nvidia

SanDisk shares extended losses, dropping over 4% amid a broader pullback in memory and storage stocks. Investors are assessing AI demand signals and rising component costs ahead of key U.S. economic data and Nvidia's upcoming earnings.

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Meta Faces EU Pressure Over WhatsApp AI Access, Stock Dips Slightly
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Meta Faces EU Pressure Over WhatsApp AI Access, Stock Dips Slightly

Meta shares edged lower as EU regulators consider forcing WhatsApp to open its business platform to rival AI assistants. Separately, WhatsApp won a court ruling to challenge a €225 million privacy fine.

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Ferrari Shares Surge on Strong Q4 Results and Updated EV Strategy
Earnings James Calloway

Ferrari Shares Surge on Strong Q4 Results and Updated EV Strategy

Ferrari's stock climbed nearly 9% after the luxury automaker exceeded fourth-quarter expectations and provided an update on its first electric vehicle, the Luce.

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