Pfizer Shares Dip as GSK RSV Vaccine Gains Ground, Eliquis Data Provides Support
Markets Daniel Marsh

Pfizer Shares Dip as GSK RSV Vaccine Gains Ground, Eliquis Data Provides Support

Pfizer shares declined 1% to $26.60 Friday after GSK secured expanded FDA approval for its RSV vaccine, challenging Pfizer's market position. Encouraging clinical results for blood thinner Eliquis helped cushion the drop.

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Rigetti Computing Stock Gains Amid Insider Sales, Focus on 108-Qubit Timeline
Technology Sarah Chen

Rigetti Computing Stock Gains Amid Insider Sales, Focus on 108-Qubit Timeline

Rigetti Computing's stock edged higher Friday, closing at $16.17, while SEC filings revealed insider stock sales by its CTO and CFO to cover tax obligations. The quantum computing firm reported 2025 revenue of $7.1 million and a net loss of $216.2 million, as it pushes forward with its roadmap.

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Dow Retreats Amid Inflation Jitters, $100 Oil Stirs Stagflation Fears
Markets Daniel Marsh

Dow Retreats Amid Inflation Jitters, $100 Oil Stirs Stagflation Fears

U.S. stocks declined Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average holding near 46,660. Surging oil prices and persistent inflation data heightened stagflation worries before next week's Federal Reserve meeting.

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Bank of America Stock Dips Amid Regulatory Shift and Inflation Pressures
Markets Daniel Marsh

Bank of America Stock Dips Amid Regulatory Shift and Inflation Pressures

Bank of America stock declined Friday as investors weighed potential regulatory relief against persistent inflation and credit risks. The financial sector faced broad pressure.

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TeraWulf Stock Volatile as AI Costs Weigh Amid Bitcoin Rally
Crypto Sarah Chen

TeraWulf Stock Volatile as AI Costs Weigh Amid Bitcoin Rally

TeraWulf shares rose sharply early Friday before paring gains, trading up 0.6% as Bitcoin's rally clashed with concerns over the company's AI infrastructure costs and regulatory scrutiny.

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B2Gold Slips on Goose Mine Delays, Higher Costs as Gold Retreats
Commodities Rebecca Torres

B2Gold Slips on Goose Mine Delays, Higher Costs as Gold Retreats

B2Gold Corp shares declined almost 5% Friday after its annual filing highlighted ongoing execution risks at the Goose mine in Nunavut and projected higher costs for 2026, coinciding with a drop in gold prices.

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Bitcoin Retreats from $74K as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Crypto Rally
Crypto Sarah Chen

Bitcoin Retreats from $74K as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Crypto Rally

Bitcoin surged toward $74,000 before pulling back sharply following reports of U.S. military activity in the Middle East. Despite the reversal, crypto-linked equities like Coinbase advanced.

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Oil Surges Past $102 as Hormuz Closure Sparks Historic Supply Shock
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Oil Surges Past $102 as Hormuz Closure Sparks Historic Supply Shock

Oil prices surged Friday with Brent crude exceeding $102 a barrel after the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz created the largest supply shock ever recorded. Major producers like Saudi Arabia are cutting output significantly.

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Mortgage Rates Surge to 6.41% as Bond Yields, Oil Prices Climb
Economy Daniel Marsh

Mortgage Rates Surge to 6.41% as Bond Yields, Oil Prices Climb

U.S. mortgage rates jumped sharply this week, with the 30-year fixed rate reaching 6.41% as Treasury yields and oil prices rose. The increase complicates the spring homebuying season and has already impacted homebuilder earnings.

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XRP Surges Past $1.40 on Rate Cut Hopes and Technical Breakout
Crypto Sarah Chen

XRP Surges Past $1.40 on Rate Cut Hopes and Technical Breakout

XRP climbed above $1.40, gaining 2.2% as market sentiment improved following in-line inflation data. Futures open interest hit $2.61 billion, indicating strong trader participation.

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U.S. Natural Gas Dips on Record Supply Outlook, Diverging from Global LNG Surge
Commodities Rebecca Torres

U.S. Natural Gas Dips on Record Supply Outlook, Diverging from Global LNG Surge

U.S. natural gas futures declined Friday, pressured by a record domestic production forecast, while global LNG prices soared above $20 amid supply diversions and geopolitical tensions.

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Stocks Retreat as Stagflation Fears Intensify Ahead of Fed Meeting
Markets Daniel Marsh

Stocks Retreat as Stagflation Fears Intensify Ahead of Fed Meeting

U.S. equities declined Friday as persistent inflation and slowing growth rattled investors. The Nasdaq dropped 0.91% and the S&P 500 fell 0.38% with Brent crude holding above $100.

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