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Intel Shares Dip Amid Broader Semiconductor Sector Weakness
Intel shares declined 1% in early Friday trading, reversing some of Thursday's gains as the broader semiconductor sector and Nasdaq faced pressure. The drop comes despite news of an expanded AI partnership with Versa.
SanDisk Shares Retreat Despite Citi Target Hike as AI Rally Faces Valuation Scrutiny
SanDisk shares dropped over 4% in Friday trading, even after Citi increased its price target to $875, highlighting investor caution around its AI-fueled valuation following a 1,200% rally.
Micron's Massive Capex Plan Sparks Investor Concern Despite Record Forecast
Micron Technology's stock extended losses as investors weighed a robust earnings report against a significant increase in planned capital spending, with fiscal 2026 expenditures projected above $25 billion.
Rivian Shares Retreat as Uber's $1.25B Robotaxi Deal Raises Profitability Concerns
Rivian Automotive shares declined 6% Friday following Uber's announcement of a robotaxi partnership valued up to $1.25 billion. The electric vehicle maker also revised its financial outlook, no longer expecting adjusted core profit in 2027 due to higher research spending.
U.S. LNG Stocks Rally as Qatar Supply Shock Sparks Global Scramble
Shares of U.S. liquefied natural gas exporters rallied sharply after an attack on Qatar's export facilities removed a significant portion of global supply, prompting nations like Italy and Japan to urgently seek alternative sources.
FTC Issues $58M in Refunds Over Rental, Credit Repair Violations
The Federal Trade Commission is sending over $58 million in refunds to consumers harmed by hidden rental fees and illegal credit repair schemes. Nearly 887,000 people will receive payments from two separate settlements.
Nvidia's Major AWS GPU Deal Fails to Lift Stock Amid AI Spending Doubts
Nvidia shares declined approximately 1% in premarket trading Friday, even after announcing a significant agreement to supply Amazon Web Services with 1 million GPUs by 2027. The muted market reaction reflects broader investor caution about cloud capital expenditures.
IRS Direct Deposit Snag Delays Refunds for Over 800,000 Taxpayers
The IRS has issued more than 830,000 notices to taxpayers with invalid direct deposit information, potentially delaying refunds by over 10 weeks. Lawmakers are questioning how unbanked individuals can access funds faster.
Nexstar Completes $6.2B Tegna Takeover, Faces Legal Challenges
Nexstar Media Group has closed its $6.2 billion purchase of Tegna, becoming the largest owner of local television stations in the United States. The deal received regulatory approval but is now facing antitrust lawsuits from several states and DirecTV.
Wall Street Holds Breath as Oil Retreats, Fed Stance in Focus
U.S. equity futures posted modest gains early Friday as a pullback in crude oil prices offered some relief. The tentative move higher follows a broad market decline that pushed the S&P 500 below a key technical level.
Mortgage Rates Climb, Squeezing Spring Housing Momentum
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased to 6.22% this week, contributing to a 10.9% drop in overall loan applications as refinancing activity slowed. Purchase applications showed slight weekly growth but remain volatile year-over-year.
Indian Markets Rebound Sharply on Easing Oil Prices and IT Rally
Indian equity indices staged a strong recovery on March 20, 2026, with the Sensex jumping 891 points. The rally was fueled by falling crude oil prices and a surge in IT stocks.