Palo Alto Networks Gains as CyberArk Merger Nears February Close
Technology Sarah Chen

Palo Alto Networks Gains as CyberArk Merger Nears February Close

Palo Alto Networks shares advanced 3.4% after Nasdaq set a tentative Feb. 11 closing date for its $25 billion acquisition of CyberArk. Investors await quarterly results on Feb. 17 for integration updates.

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Thermo Fisher Files Multi-Tranche Bond Offering to Finance Clario Acquisition
Markets Daniel Marsh

Thermo Fisher Files Multi-Tranche Bond Offering to Finance Clario Acquisition

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares edged higher Monday after filing a preliminary prospectus for a four-part senior notes offering to fund its planned Clario acquisition. The company reported consolidated debt of $39.38 billion as of December 31, 2025.

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AST SpaceMobile Shares Swing Amid BlueBird 7 Launch Countdown
Technology Sarah Chen

AST SpaceMobile Shares Swing Amid BlueBird 7 Launch Countdown

AST SpaceMobile stock experienced volatile trading, dipping 0.5% while broader markets rose, as investors await the late-February BlueBird 7 satellite launch.

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Boeing Gains on Air Force C-17 Modernization Deal; Market Awaits Economic Data
Markets Daniel Marsh

Boeing Gains on Air Force C-17 Modernization Deal; Market Awaits Economic Data

Boeing shares edged higher after securing a U.S. Air Force contract to upgrade C-17A flight decks, with a Pentagon-listed value of $266.6 million. Investor focus shifts to upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation reports.

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Constellation Energy Gains on Major Texas Data Center Power Agreement
Markets Daniel Marsh

Constellation Energy Gains on Major Texas Data Center Power Agreement

Constellation Energy shares rose 3.6% after its Calpine unit secured a 380-megawatt power deal for a new Texas data center, highlighting surging electricity demand from AI workloads.

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P&G Shares Dip as Investors Await Key Economic Data
Markets Daniel Marsh

P&G Shares Dip as Investors Await Key Economic Data

Procter & Gamble stock declined 1.2% on Monday, underperforming the broader market. Investors are focused on upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation reports for signals on consumer health.

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Snowflake Gains as Jefferies Dismisses AI Concerns, Maintains $300 Target
Technology Sarah Chen

Snowflake Gains as Jefferies Dismisses AI Concerns, Maintains $300 Target

Snowflake shares rose 3.4% to $174.10 amid a tech rebound, with Jefferies reaffirming a Buy rating and $300 price target ahead of the company's Feb. 25 earnings report.

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Morgan Stanley Gains on Grimes Appointment, Markets Eye Economic Data
Markets Daniel Marsh

Morgan Stanley Gains on Grimes Appointment, Markets Eye Economic Data

Morgan Stanley shares advanced nearly 2% after the bank reinstated veteran dealmaker Michael Grimes to lead investment banking. Investors are monitoring upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation reports for market direction.

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Verizon Gains on Board Transition, Economic Data in Focus for Telecoms
Markets Daniel Marsh

Verizon Gains on Board Transition, Economic Data in Focus for Telecoms

Verizon shares advanced 1.3% Monday following news a director will not seek re-election, while rivals AT&T and T-Mobile edged lower. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data that could impact high-dividend telecom stocks.

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Super Micro's Margin Pressure Weighs on Shares Despite AI Demand Surge
Technology Sarah Chen

Super Micro's Margin Pressure Weighs on Shares Despite AI Demand Surge

Super Micro Computer shares declined as investors focused on shrinking profit margins, overshadowing strong revenue growth tied to AI server demand.

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Home Depot Shares Decline Ahead of Key Economic Data, Earnings
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Home Depot Shares Decline Ahead of Key Economic Data, Earnings

Home Depot stock fell 1.3% on Monday, underperforming broader market gains. Investors await upcoming inflation and employment reports, along with the retailer's quarterly results on February 24.

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Natural Gas Futures Plunge 8% on Warmer Mid-February Forecast
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Natural Gas Futures Plunge 8% on Warmer Mid-February Forecast

U.S. natural gas futures tumbled roughly 8% to $3.14/mmBtu as updated weather projections signaled above-average temperatures for mid-February, reducing heating demand.

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