Nebius Stock Surges 9% on AI Spending, Eyes Tuesday Test
Earnings James Calloway

Nebius Stock Surges 9% on AI Spending, Eyes Tuesday Test

Nebius shares surged 9.23% to $98.01 Friday following Q4 earnings that revealed aggressive $2.1 billion capital expenditure for AI data centers. Trading resumes Tuesday after the Presidents Day holiday.

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AbbVie's $1.73 Dividend Payout Arrives Amid Regulatory and Market Headwinds
Markets Daniel Marsh

AbbVie's $1.73 Dividend Payout Arrives Amid Regulatory and Market Headwinds

AbbVie shares gained 1.8% to close at $231.50 Friday ahead of a $1.73 per share dividend payment on Tuesday. The company faces regulatory challenges and competitive pressures despite solid quarterly revenue.

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Qualcomm Faces Memory Chip Squeeze as DRAM Prices Surge 75%
Technology Sarah Chen

Qualcomm Faces Memory Chip Squeeze as DRAM Prices Surge 75%

Qualcomm shares rose 1.6% to $140.70 on Friday before the holiday pause, as a sharp rise in memory chip costs threatens smartphone makers and suppliers. The company has previously warned that tighter memory supply could dampen handset demand.

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Palo Alto Networks Braces for 8% Earnings Volatility Amid CyberArk Integration
Earnings James Calloway

Palo Alto Networks Braces for 8% Earnings Volatility Amid CyberArk Integration

Palo Alto Networks stock closed at $166.95 Friday, up 2.5%, with options pricing an 8.3% swing around Tuesday's earnings report. The cybersecurity firm recently completed its CyberArk acquisition.

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Shopify Launches $2 Billion Buyback Amid AI Commerce Debate
Technology Sarah Chen

Shopify Launches $2 Billion Buyback Amid AI Commerce Debate

Shopify Inc. shares closed at $112.70, up 1.8%, ahead of a $2 billion buyback launch. Markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, with focus on AI-driven shopping agents and capital allocation.

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UK Banks Explore National Payments Rival to Visa and Mastercard
Regulation James Calloway

UK Banks Explore National Payments Rival to Visa and Mastercard

UK banking leaders are convening to plan a national payments network that could challenge Visa and Mastercard's dominance. Mastercard's stock declined ahead of the holiday weekend.

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CoreWeave Confronts Legal Deadline Ahead of Q4 Earnings Report
Regulation James Calloway

CoreWeave Confronts Legal Deadline Ahead of Q4 Earnings Report

CoreWeave navigates a securities lawsuit deadline while investors await quarterly results. Shares closed at $96.04 ahead of the Washington's Birthday market holiday.

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Linde Shares Hold Gains Ahead of Investor Conferences
Markets Daniel Marsh

Linde Shares Hold Gains Ahead of Investor Conferences

Linde shares gained 1.7% to close at $481.00 on Friday, approaching recent highs. Management will present at investor conferences starting Tuesday after the Presidents Day market holiday.

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P&G Shares Dip Ahead of Holiday, Insider Sale and Key Conference in Focus
Markets Daniel Marsh

P&G Shares Dip Ahead of Holiday, Insider Sale and Key Conference in Focus

Procter & Gamble shares declined 0.7% to $160.07 ahead of the market holiday. An SEC filing revealed an insider sale, while investors await the quarterly dividend and a key management presentation this week.

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Rivian Stock Faces Post-Holiday Test After 27% Surge on R2 Outlook
Earnings James Calloway

Rivian Stock Faces Post-Holiday Test After 27% Surge on R2 Outlook

Rivian shares jumped 26.6% to $17.73 Friday following its quarterly results and 2026 outlook, which hinges on the upcoming R2 SUV. Markets reopen Tuesday after the Presidents' Day holiday.

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Lam Research Rises as Chip Equipment Stocks Ride AI Spending Wave
Technology Sarah Chen

Lam Research Rises as Chip Equipment Stocks Ride AI Spending Wave

Lam Research shares advanced, tracking a sector rally ignited by Applied Materials' bullish AI outlook. Market focus shifts to upcoming economic data and Nvidia's results for AI supply chain signals.

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Caterpillar Nears 52-Week Peak Ahead of Key Events in Shortened Week
Markets Daniel Marsh

Caterpillar Nears 52-Week Peak Ahead of Key Events in Shortened Week

Caterpillar shares finished Friday's session at $774.20, up 2.1%, hovering close to a 52-week high. Markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, with trading resuming Tuesday.

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