DraftKings Shares Plunge on Subpar Long-Term Forecast
Earnings James Calloway

DraftKings Shares Plunge on Subpar Long-Term Forecast

DraftKings shares dropped over 13% following a disappointing 2026 financial forecast. The company's push into prediction markets faces regulatory scrutiny.

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KLA Announces $400M India R&D Campus, Stock Gains Ahead of Holiday
Technology Sarah Chen

KLA Announces $400M India R&D Campus, Stock Gains Ahead of Holiday

KLA Corp shares advanced Friday following news of a major R&D investment in India. The chip equipment maker plans to invest up to $400 million over a decade in a new Chennai campus.

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GE Aerospace Boosts Engine Repair with Robotics Amid Airbus Pressure
Technology Sarah Chen

GE Aerospace Boosts Engine Repair with Robotics Amid Airbus Pressure

GE Aerospace shares gained 0.8% to $315.41 as the company implements robotic automation to accelerate jet-engine repairs. Airbus continues pressing CFM for increased LEAP engine deliveries.

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Vertex Shares Surge on Analyst Upgrade, Pipeline Expansion in Focus
Analysis Daniel Marsh

Vertex Shares Surge on Analyst Upgrade, Pipeline Expansion in Focus

Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares climbed 5.7% following an upgrade from Oppenheimer, driven by its 2026 revenue outlook and expanding pipeline in gene-editing, pain, and kidney therapies.

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Snowflake Shares Rally 5% Ahead of Earnings Amid AI Focus
Technology Sarah Chen

Snowflake Shares Rally 5% Ahead of Earnings Amid AI Focus

Snowflake shares advanced 5.4% to $182.29 Friday, recovering from prior losses. The move comes amid shifting rate expectations and ahead of the company's quarterly earnings report.

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Corning Nears 52-Week Peak on Strong Data Center Demand
Earnings James Calloway

Corning Nears 52-Week Peak on Strong Data Center Demand

Corning shares closed higher, approaching a 52-week high following a 2025 sales report showing a 19% revenue increase, led by a 35% jump in its Optical Communications unit.

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Morgan Stanley Recovers as Inflation Data Eases Rate Fears
Markets Daniel Marsh

Morgan Stanley Recovers as Inflation Data Eases Rate Fears

Morgan Stanley stock climbed 1.8% to $171.15 Friday, recovering part of Thursday's 4.9% decline. Softer inflation figures eased interest rate concerns, though regulatory and Fed policy uncertainty persists.

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CrowdStrike Gains on HSBC Upgrade Ahead of Earnings
Technology Sarah Chen

CrowdStrike Gains on HSBC Upgrade Ahead of Earnings

CrowdStrike shares climbed 4.4% Friday following an upgrade to buy by HSBC, which set a $446 price target. Trading volume exceeded the 50-day average.

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PepsiCo Shares Dip Ahead of Key Investor Conference
Markets Daniel Marsh

PepsiCo Shares Dip Ahead of Key Investor Conference

PepsiCo shares fell 0.75% to $165.94 Friday, extending losses ahead of a long weekend. Investors await the company's Feb. 18 CAGNY conference for updates on pricing and cost initiatives.

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Capital International Takes 5.5% Passive Stake in Constellation Energy
Markets Daniel Marsh

Capital International Takes 5.5% Passive Stake in Constellation Energy

Constellation Energy shares gained 4.5% Friday after Capital International Investors reported a 5.5% passive stake. Trading resumes Tuesday with focus on data-center power contracts.

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Verizon Retreats from 52-Week Peak Ahead of Holiday Break
Markets Daniel Marsh

Verizon Retreats from 52-Week Peak Ahead of Holiday Break

Verizon Communications stock declined Friday after reaching a 52-week high, underperforming peers. Markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day.

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Air Canada Q4 Profit Hits C$296M, 2026 EBITDA Outlook Tops Views
Earnings James Calloway

Air Canada Q4 Profit Hits C$296M, 2026 EBITDA Outlook Tops Views

Air Canada swung to a C$296 million fourth-quarter profit and issued a 2026 adjusted EBITDA forecast above analyst expectations, fueled by robust overseas corporate and premium travel.

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