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Intel's Turnaround Faces Scrutiny as Analyst Calls It a 'Show Me' Story
Intel shares edged higher ahead of the holiday, but a new Neutral rating highlights concerns over its ambitious turnaround plan. The company is expanding into AI chips and foundry services to regain momentum.
Warner-Paramount Talks Rekindle, Casting Shadow Over Netflix Deal
Netflix shares closed at $76.87, up 1.3%, ahead of a holiday-shortened week. Renewed discussions between Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount introduce potential complications for Netflix's deal.
MicroStrategy Unveils $6B Debt Conversion Plan, Assures Bitcoin Downturn Resilience
MicroStrategy announced a multi-year plan to convert approximately $6 billion in convertible debt into equity, while assuring investors it can cover obligations even if Bitcoin drops to $8,000. The stock closed Friday up 8.9% at $133.88.
Visa Shares Face Post-Holiday Test Following Class B Share Exchange Proposal
Visa shares declined 3.1% to $314.08 Friday as the market digested a conditional share-swap proposal linked to ongoing legal proceedings. Attention shifts to Tuesday's market reopen and upcoming economic indicators.
AppLovin Shares Rally Ahead of Market Reopening
AppLovin shares closed up 6.4% at $390.55 ahead of the Presidents Day market closure, buoyed by upbeat quarterly results and shifting analyst sentiment.
AMD Expands AI Infrastructure in India via TCS Partnership
AMD deepens its collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services to launch its Helios rack-scale AI infrastructure in India, aiming for significant data-center expansion. The announcement comes as U.S. markets reopen after a holiday closure.
Alphabet's AI Spending and Regulatory Scrutiny Weigh on Shares
Alphabet's stock fell for a fourth consecutive session, shedding nearly $88 billion in market value since January, amid investor concerns over aggressive AI spending and EU antitrust investigations.
Palantir Gains After Rare Double Upgrade, Markets Eye Post-Holiday Momentum
Palantir shares advanced Friday following a rare two-level upgrade from Freedom Capital Markets, which maintained a $170 price target. U.S. markets are closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday.
Applied Materials Stock in Focus After Strong Earnings, Holiday Pause
Applied Materials stock will be closely watched when U.S. markets reopen Tuesday following a strong post-earnings rally and the Presidents Day holiday closure. The chip equipment maker's upbeat forecast, driven by AI and memory demand, has lifted sector sentiment.
Amazon's $200B AI Spending Plan Weighs on Shares as Investors Await Returns
Amazon shares have declined nearly 14% in 2026 following its $200 billion artificial intelligence capital expenditure announcement, with investors concerned about the timeline for returns. The stock closed at $198.79 ahead of the Presidents Day market holiday.