Carnival CFO Plans $11.6 Million Stock Sale Ahead of Dividend Date
Markets Daniel Marsh

Carnival CFO Plans $11.6 Million Stock Sale Ahead of Dividend Date

Carnival shares declined 0.7% in premarket trading after a regulatory filing revealed CFO David Bernstein intends to sell approximately 361,790 shares. The cruise operator's upcoming dividend record date is February 13, with earnings scheduled for March 20.

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ASML Shares Edge Lower on Ex-Dividend Date Amid Key European Chip Initiative Launch
Technology Sarah Chen

ASML Shares Edge Lower on Ex-Dividend Date Amid Key European Chip Initiative Launch

ASML shares declined approximately 0.9% in Amsterdam trading as the stock traded ex-dividend. The move coincided with the launch of a €2.5 billion European semiconductor pilot line, where ASML is the largest private contributor.

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B2Gold Gains in Premarket as Gold Approaches $5,000, Q4 Report Awaited
Commodities Rebecca Torres

B2Gold Gains in Premarket as Gold Approaches $5,000, Q4 Report Awaited

B2Gold shares advanced 1.2% to $5.12 in premarket activity Monday, supported by rising gold prices nearing $5,000 per ounce. Investors are focused on the company's fourth-quarter results and 2026 outlook, scheduled for release after the market closes on February 18.

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Corning Gains in Premarket Following Record High, Fueled by Meta Data Center Partnership
Technology Sarah Chen

Corning Gains in Premarket Following Record High, Fueled by Meta Data Center Partnership

Corning shares advanced 1.8% in premarket trading after reaching an all-time closing high Friday, driven by a multi-billion dollar optical fiber supply agreement with Meta Platforms.

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Virgin Galactic Gains in Premarket as Investors Eye Funding, Economic Data
Markets Daniel Marsh

Virgin Galactic Gains in Premarket as Investors Eye Funding, Economic Data

Virgin Galactic shares advanced roughly 3% in premarket trading Monday, extending Friday's rally. Market participants are monitoring the company's financing plans and upcoming U.S. economic indicators.

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Heating Oil Futures Slide on Mild Weather Forecasts, Geopolitical Calm
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Heating Oil Futures Slide on Mild Weather Forecasts, Geopolitical Calm

U.S. heating oil futures dropped below $2.40 per gallon early Monday, pressured by warmer weather outlooks and steady crude oil prices. Traders await key inventory and energy outlook reports this week.

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Gasoline Futures Edge Higher as Traders Eye Inventories, Geopolitical Talks
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Gasoline Futures Edge Higher as Traders Eye Inventories, Geopolitical Talks

U.S. wholesale gasoline futures advanced nearly 1% early Monday, with RBOB approaching $2 per gallon. The national average pump price remains near $2.90, keeping fuel costs in focus for inflation watchers.

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Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Supply Shifts
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Supply Shifts

Brent crude held near $68 as U.S.-Iran talks continued and Indian refiners reduced Russian crude purchases. Traders await key U.S. economic data this week.

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Crude Holds Ground as Geopolitical Tensions Ease; Market Awaits Key Inventory Data
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Crude Holds Ground as Geopolitical Tensions Ease; Market Awaits Key Inventory Data

Oil prices stabilized near $68 as U.S.-Iran dialogue reduced immediate supply fears. Brent edged up 0.3% while WTI held above $63, with focus shifting to upcoming OPEC and IEA reports.

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Lithium Prices Rebound as Producers Gain Ahead of Key Earnings
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Lithium Prices Rebound as Producers Gain Ahead of Key Earnings

Lithium carbonate futures in China climbed to 137,000 yuan per tonne, lifting shares of major producers like Albemarle in premarket trading. Focus shifts to upcoming earnings reports for demand clarity.

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Markets Await Key Data, Fed Comments as Futures Show Muted Moves
Markets Daniel Marsh

Markets Await Key Data, Fed Comments as Futures Show Muted Moves

U.S. stock futures held near flat Monday, with traders focused on upcoming inflation and jobs reports, Treasury buyback details, and scheduled Federal Reserve speeches.

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IBM and Meta Expand AI Alliance to Indonesia Amid Adoption Challenges
Technology Sarah Chen

IBM and Meta Expand AI Alliance to Indonesia Amid Adoption Challenges

IBM and Meta have launched their AI Alliance in Indonesia, promoting open-source AI tools and training. Meanwhile, IBM's $11 billion acquisition of Confluent faces regulatory review in Australia.

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