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FTSE 100 Retreats from Record High on Weak UK Growth Data
The FTSE 100 closed lower after touching a record intraday high, pressured by disappointing UK economic figures. Schroders shares soared following a major takeover offer from US asset manager Nuveen.
Silver Plunges 9% Ahead of Key Inflation Data
Silver prices dropped sharply on Thursday, with spot metal falling 9.4% as markets positioned for upcoming U.S. inflation data that could influence Federal Reserve policy.
Mortgage Rates Hold Near 6% as Housing Data Dampens Sentiment
Mortgage rates held steady above 6% this week as the housing market shows signs of strain, with existing-home sales declining sharply. Rocket Companies shares fell amid the cautious sentiment.
Lilly Gains on China IBD Drug Approval, Oral GLP-1 Race Heats Up
Eli Lilly shares advanced nearly 2% after securing Chinese approval for its inflammatory bowel disease drug mirikizumab. Investors also await a key U.S. decision on the company's oral weight-loss pill expected in April.
Cloudflare Stock Consolidates Near $189 Following Strong Earnings, AI Outlook in Focus
Cloudflare shares held steady near $189 after a post-earnings surge, with investors weighing its AI-driven growth forecast against upcoming U.S. inflation data.
Caterpillar Gains as Argus Boosts Target to $820, Insider Sale Notice Filed
Caterpillar shares advanced 0.6% following a prior surge after Argus Research raised its price target to $820. An insider filed to potentially sell shares worth approximately $9.6 million.
Exxon Mobil Shares Decline on Ex-Dividend Date Amid Weaker Oil Price Outlook
Exxon Mobil stock fell 0.8% to $154.31 as it traded ex-dividend for a $1.03 quarterly payout, while Brent crude dropped 0.6% following an IEA demand forecast cut and larger-than-expected U.S. inventory build.
Oracle Shares Dip Despite Securing $88M Air Force Cloud Contract
Oracle stock edged lower despite announcing a major U.S. Air Force cloud contract and a CMS migration deal, as investor focus shifts to inflation data and cloud funding plans.
Vertiv Shares Climb on Robust Data Center Demand, Backlog Hits $15 Billion
Vertiv Holdings extended its rally after reporting a 252% surge in organic orders and raising its 2026 outlook, with backlog reaching $15 billion. The company cited strong hyperscale and colocation demand.
Robinhood Shares Drop on Crypto Revenue Shortfall, Investors Eye March Event
Robinhood stock declined nearly 6% after quarterly revenue missed expectations, driven by a 38% drop in cryptocurrency trading income. The company's spending outlook and former CFO stock sale added to investor concerns.