Blue Owl Shares Gain Amid Sector Rebound, But Private Credit Concerns Linger
Markets Daniel Marsh

Blue Owl Shares Gain Amid Sector Rebound, But Private Credit Concerns Linger

Blue Owl Capital shares advanced 2.2% as alternative-asset managers rebounded, though ongoing worries about private credit valuations and fund liquidity kept sector sentiment cautious.

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Palantir Shares Decline Despite AI Partnership Announcements
Technology Sarah Chen

Palantir Shares Decline Despite AI Partnership Announcements

Palantir Technologies shares dropped 2.7% on Friday, underperforming broader markets, following announcements of new artificial intelligence and defense partnerships. The stock remains down nearly 14% for 2026 despite significant gains over the past year.

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Snap Shares Dip Amid Regulatory Scrutiny and Ad Revenue Concerns
Regulation James Calloway

Snap Shares Dip Amid Regulatory Scrutiny and Ad Revenue Concerns

Snap shares fell nearly 1% as regulators in the UK and Australia ramped up pressure over child safety enforcement. The company also faces investor caution after providing a first-quarter revenue forecast slightly below Wall Street expectations.

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Occidental Petroleum Shares Dip Despite $100 Oil and Analyst Upgrades
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Occidental Petroleum Shares Dip Despite $100 Oil and Analyst Upgrades

Occidental Petroleum shares declined 1% to $57.83 by midday Friday, even as Brent crude surged past $101 per barrel. The stock received upgrades from Piper Sandler and Wells Fargo, with both firms highlighting improved capital efficiency and the company's ongoing debt reduction efforts.

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Amazon Shares Dip as Investors Weigh AI Costs Against Legal Wins
Technology Sarah Chen

Amazon Shares Dip as Investors Weigh AI Costs Against Legal Wins

Amazon shares slipped Friday as the market assessed the financial burden of its massive AI investment plan, even as the company secured a legal win in Europe and announced a new cloud partnership.

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Bank Stocks Gain on Regulatory Ease Amid Credit, Rate Pressures
Markets Daniel Marsh

Bank Stocks Gain on Regulatory Ease Amid Credit, Rate Pressures

Bank of America shares advanced Friday after Federal Reserve officials signaled plans to reduce capital requirements for major banks. The gains occurred alongside fresh stress in private credit markets and persistent inflation concerns delaying interest rate cuts.

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Petrobras Shares Drop on Domestic Diesel Price Increase Amid Government Tax Shift
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Petrobras Shares Drop on Domestic Diesel Price Increase Amid Government Tax Shift

Petrobras shares declined following a diesel price increase for distributors, set against Brazil's removal of federal diesel taxes and new crude export tax. The state oil giant reported a strong Q4 profit but faces policy headwinds.

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Opendoor Shares Recover Amid Housing Market Crosscurrents
Markets Daniel Marsh

Opendoor Shares Recover Amid Housing Market Crosscurrents

Opendoor Technologies shares gained 2.4% Friday, recovering from prior losses amid rising mortgage rates and declining housing starts. The company posted a $1.096 billion Q4 loss but increased home purchases.

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Ford Shares Slide Amid Renewed EV Doubts, Honda Charge Revives Industry Concerns
Markets Daniel Marsh

Ford Shares Slide Amid Renewed EV Doubts, Honda Charge Revives Industry Concerns

Ford Motor shares declined 2% to $11.80, underperforming a broader market rebound, as Honda's significant EV restructuring charge reignited concerns about Ford's own substantial writedowns and the automotive sector's costly transition to electric vehicles.

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Anglo American Shares Drop 2% as $100 Oil, Rate Fears Weigh on Miners
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Anglo American Shares Drop 2% as $100 Oil, Rate Fears Weigh on Miners

Anglo American shares declined roughly 2% on Friday, tracking a broader selloff in London-listed mining stocks as oil prices held above $100 a barrel and expectations for near-term interest rate cuts diminished.

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Bradesco Shareholders Approve Major Capital Boost Ahead of Healthcare Vote
Markets Daniel Marsh

Bradesco Shareholders Approve Major Capital Boost Ahead of Healthcare Vote

Banco Bradesco secured shareholder approval for a 6.67 billion reais capital increase, raising its stock capital to 93.77 billion reais. The move precedes a crucial March 31 vote on restructuring its healthcare operations.

Grab Announces Philippine Driver Support Amid Cost Pressures
Earnings James Calloway

Grab Announces Philippine Driver Support Amid Cost Pressures

Grab Holdings shares advanced Friday following the launch of a new support package for drivers in the Philippines, a move aimed at mitigating the impact of rising fuel costs. The initiative comes as the company navigates investor concerns over its 2026 financial outlook and elevated incentive spending.

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