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Santander Gains on Buyback and US Acquisition, Faces UK Provision
Banco Santander shares rose 1.85% Friday following a €5.03 billion share repurchase plan and a $12.2 billion deal for Webster Financial. The bank also increased its UK motor finance provision to £461 million.
Salesforce Recovers to $191 Amid AI Sector Rotation, Eyes Earnings
Salesforce shares stabilized at $191.35 Friday, paring weekly losses after an AI-driven selloff hit software stocks. Investors await Q4 results due Feb. 25.
Schwab Nears 52-Week Peak Amid Insider Sale, Awaits Key Data
Charles Schwab shares advanced 3% to $105.08, approaching a yearly high as markets rallied. Co-chairman Walter Bettinger sold over 257,000 shares this week, filings show.
NextEra Energy Approaches Record High Following $1.3 Billion Bond Offering
NextEra Energy shares edged higher, nearing a new peak after a major debt issuance. Investors now await upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data for direction on interest rates.
KLA Leads Chip Equipment Surge on Amazon Capex Boost
KLA Corp shares rallied 8.4% to $1,442.95, leading chip-equipment stocks higher after Amazon announced a major increase in capital spending. The PHLX Semiconductor Index gained 5.7%.
CBA Shares Hold Ground Ahead of Key Earnings Report
Commonwealth Bank shares showed relative resilience, declining only 0.23% versus the broader ASX 200's 2.03% drop. Investors await the bank's half-year results and commentary on margin pressures and credit trends.
Boeing Shares Climb on Major Order Prospects from India and Saudi Arabia
Boeing stock rose 2.6% to $243.03 Friday, lifted by potential aircraft deals worth up to $80 billion from India and a 150-jet order discussion with Saudi Arabia. Supply chain and regulatory challenges remain key hurdles.
Abbott Faces Regulatory Scrutiny on Libre Sensors as Insider Buying and New AFib Data Emerge
Abbott shares rose 1.6% to $110.83 Friday but remain 21.5% below their 52-week high. The FDA updated a Class I recall for FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors, citing 860 serious injuries and seven deaths, while an insider purchased 10,000 shares.
AT&T Completes $6.5B Bond Offering, Unveils New Youth Phone
AT&T shares declined 0.7% to $27.13 Friday following a $6.5 billion multi-tranche bond sale and the launch of its amiGO Jr. Phone for children.
Verizon's Rally Halts Amid Leadership Shift, Focus Turns to Economic Data
Verizon shares dropped 1.7% on Friday, ending a seven-day advance. The decline followed a management change in its consumer division, with investors now eyeing upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation reports.
Texas Instruments Lags Chip Rally as Investors Eye Acquisition and Spending Plans
Texas Instruments shares declined 1.13% on Friday, underperforming a broader semiconductor surge. The company's annual report outlined 2025 revenue of $17.68 billion and reduced 2026 capital expenditure plans.
Thermo Fisher Shares Stabilize After 4% Drop as Plant Closure and Macro Data Loom
Thermo Fisher Scientific's stock held near $543 Friday following a sharp decline. The company plans to close a Massachusetts facility by 2026, affecting 80 jobs, while investors await key U.S. economic reports.