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
Earnings James Calloway

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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Nvidia, Oracle Lead AI Stock Rebound Amid Financing Deals and Upgrades
Markets Daniel Marsh

Nvidia, Oracle Lead AI Stock Rebound Amid Financing Deals and Upgrades

Nvidia shares advanced on reports of a $3.4 billion Apollo loan tied to AI chip leasing for xAI, while Oracle surged over 11% following a D.A. Davidson upgrade to 'buy.'

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Silver Soars 5.8% Amid Dollar Retreat, Traders Eye Key U.S. Data
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Silver Soars 5.8% Amid Dollar Retreat, Traders Eye Key U.S. Data

Silver prices surged nearly 6% to $82.49 an ounce as the dollar weakened, with traders focused on upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation reports that could influence Federal Reserve policy.

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Ripple Expands Custody Services Amid XRP Price Volatility and CPI Watch
Crypto Sarah Chen

Ripple Expands Custody Services Amid XRP Price Volatility and CPI Watch

XRP declined 0.3% to $1.44, extending a weekly loss of 12%, as Ripple announced new custody partnerships with Securosys and Figment. XRP investment products saw $63.1 million in inflows last week despite broader crypto outflows.

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Kyndryl Shares Plummet Over 50% Amid SEC Probe, Filing Delay, and Executive Departures
Earnings James Calloway

Kyndryl Shares Plummet Over 50% Amid SEC Probe, Filing Delay, and Executive Departures

Kyndryl Holdings stock crashed more than 50% after delaying its quarterly report, disclosing an SEC inquiry into its financial controls, and announcing the exit of its CFO and General Counsel.

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Chevron Gains as Tengiz Output Rebounds and Middle East Tensions Lift Crude
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Chevron Gains as Tengiz Output Rebounds and Middle East Tensions Lift Crude

Chevron shares advanced 0.7% as production at its key Tengiz field in Kazakhstan recovered to about 60% capacity, with full output targeted by Feb. 23. Oil prices rose over 1% after a U.S. shipping advisory warned vessels away from Iranian waters near the Strait of Hormuz.

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Dow Retreats from 50K Milestone as Investors Await Inflation, Jobs Data
Markets Daniel Marsh

Dow Retreats from 50K Milestone as Investors Await Inflation, Jobs Data

The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged lower Monday after its historic close above 50,000, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained on tech strength. Markets are focused on upcoming inflation and employment reports.

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GE Aerospace Shares Dip on Saudi Defense Deal, Unveils $300M Singapore Expansion
Markets Daniel Marsh

GE Aerospace Shares Dip on Saudi Defense Deal, Unveils $300M Singapore Expansion

GE Aerospace stock declined 0.8% following a new industrial pact with Saudi Arabia to enhance fighter engine repair capabilities. The company also detailed a $300 million investment plan in Singapore.

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