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AST SpaceMobile Shares Slide as European Satellite Service Launches
AST SpaceMobile shares declined sharply Friday, closing at $79.19, as Vodafone's European satellite venture commenced operations. Market focus shifts to the company's March 2 business update for launch timing details.
Defense Stocks Rally Ahead of Holiday; AST SpaceMobile Unveils $1B Financing
U.S. defense and space equities advanced Friday, led by Lockheed Martin and Huntington Ingalls, while AST SpaceMobile announced a major $1 billion financing initiative. Markets are closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday.
Rocket Lab Shares Slide Amid Space Sector Sell-Off, Key Test and Earnings Ahead
Rocket Lab shares dropped 5.2% amid a broader space stock sell-off. Investors are focused on an upcoming hypersonic test and the company's February 26 earnings report.
Rocket Lab Shares Surge 6% Ahead of Earnings, Neutron Update
Rocket Lab stock gained nearly 6% in Monday trading as investors positioned for next week's quarterly results and a timeline update for its Neutron rocket. Trading volume exceeded 13.9 million shares.
AST SpaceMobile Shares Swing Amid BlueBird 7 Launch Countdown
AST SpaceMobile stock experienced volatile trading, dipping 0.5% while broader markets rose, as investors await the late-February BlueBird 7 satellite launch.
Brent Crude Surges Past $104 as Hormuz Disruption Sparks Supply Crisis
Oil prices rebounded sharply Tuesday, with Brent crude climbing $4.62 to $104.56 per barrel after Iran denied diplomatic talks and critical Gulf shipping routes remained severely constrained.
Crude Surges Past $100 as Iran Tensions Reignite Supply Fears
Oil prices climbed sharply on Tuesday, with Brent crude reclaiming the $100 per barrel threshold. The move follows Iran's rejection of diplomatic overtures and renewed hostilities, exacerbating concerns over a major supply choke point.
Silver Surges Past $70 on Geopolitical Relief, Dollar Weakness
Spot silver climbed 3.3% to $70.01 an ounce Monday after a delay in U.S. strikes on Iran eased immediate tensions, boosting metals and pressuring the dollar.
AI Leaders Retreat as Oil Surges Past $100, OpenAI Courts Investors
Key artificial intelligence equities declined in early trading Monday amid a surge in oil prices and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy. OpenAI is actively soliciting private equity investment with attractive terms.
Mortgage Rates Surge Past 6.5% as Bond Yields Climb, Housing Data Weakens
U.S. mortgage rates jumped above 6.5% on Friday, reaching their highest level since early September. The surge follows a climb in the 10-year Treasury yield toward 4.37%, with market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts fading.
Gold Braces for Turbulent Week Amid Fed Rate Fears and Middle East Tensions
Gold prices declined 1.8% to $4,563.64 an ounce, marking a third consecutive weekly drop. Traders are navigating conflicting pressures from shifting Fed rate expectations and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East.
Brent Crude Surges to Multi-Year High on Middle East Supply Disruptions
Oil prices closed the week at a nearly four-year peak as escalating Middle East conflicts and Iraq's force majeure declaration on oilfields intensified supply fears. Brent crude settled at $112.19 per barrel.
Mortgage Rates Surge Past 6.5% as Bond Selloff Rattles Housing Market
Mortgage rates climbed above 6.5% Friday, reaching a multi-month high as Treasury yields surged. The jump pressured housing stocks and caused a sharp drop in mortgage applications.
FedEx Surges on Raised Forecast, Defies Broader Market Slump
FedEx shares advanced Friday as the logistics giant posted stronger-than-expected quarterly results and raised its annual profit guidance, contrasting with a declining broader market.
Micron's Massive Capex Plan Sparks Investor Concern Despite Record Forecast
Micron Technology's stock extended losses as investors weighed a robust earnings report against a significant increase in planned capital spending, with fiscal 2026 expenditures projected above $25 billion.
Planet Labs Surpasses Forecasts, Eyes AI Growth with Nvidia
Planet Labs announced fourth-quarter revenue of $86.8 million, a 41% increase, beating analyst estimates. The company also provided an optimistic revenue forecast for fiscal 2027 and highlighted its deepening AI collaboration with Nvidia.
Markets Retreat as Middle East Conflict Sparks Oil Surge, Fed Inflation Fears
U.S. equity markets opened lower Thursday following a spike in oil prices after Iranian military action targeted key Gulf energy infrastructure. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but warned the conflict complicates the inflation outlook.
U.S. Gas Prices Approach $4 as Mideast Conflict Drives Oil Surge
U.S. gasoline prices climbed toward $4 per gallon Thursday as Brent crude briefly surpassed $119 following Iranian strikes on Gulf energy facilities, with diesel topping $5 for only the second time on record.
Iran Strikes Gulf Energy Hubs, Sending Oil Past $112 and LNG Supply into Crisis
Oil prices spiked above $112 a barrel following Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, crippling LNG output and raising fears of prolonged supply disruptions. European gas prices have jumped over 60% since the conflict began.
Mastercard's $1.8B BVNK Acquisition Accelerates Corporate Blockchain Adoption
Mastercard has agreed to purchase BVNK for as much as $1.8 billion, marking a major push into stablecoin and blockchain payment infrastructure. The deal coincides with corporate pilots by Citi and Aon using tokenization for trade finance and insurance payments.
Lululemon Shares Slide on Subdued 2026 Forecast Despite Q4 Beat
Lululemon's stock declined following a 2026 outlook that fell short of Wall Street expectations, despite the company reporting better-than-anticipated fourth-quarter results. The apparel retailer also announced the appointment of former Levi's CEO Chip Bergh to its board.
DocuSign Surpasses Q4 Forecasts, Unveils $2B Buyback and Confident 2027 Outlook
DocuSign reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, announced a major $2 billion increase to its stock buyback program, and provided an optimistic revenue outlook for fiscal 2027. Shares gained in after-hours trading.
Delta, American Lift Revenue Forecasts as Travel Demand Offsets Soaring Fuel Costs
Delta and American Airlines have increased their first-quarter revenue projections, citing robust spring bookings that are helping counter a surge in jet fuel expenses linked to geopolitical tensions.
American Airlines Lifts Q1 Revenue Forecast as Demand Surges, Fuel Costs Weigh
American Airlines shares rose after the carrier upgraded its first-quarter revenue guidance, citing robust travel demand. However, elevated fuel expenses are expected to keep quarterly losses near the high end of its forecast.
Bitcoin Surges Past $74K on Strategy Purchase, ETF Inflows
Bitcoin reclaimed the $74,000 level Monday, rising over 3% as Strategy added to its holdings and spot ETFs saw robust inflows. Related equities advanced in tandem.
Wheat, Oil Surge on Export Data and Middle East Tensions
Agricultural commodities advanced Friday, led by wheat on robust export sales, while crude oil prices jumped due to Middle East supply concerns. Indian equities slumped to multi-month lows.
Natural Gas Futures Slide on Warm March Outlook, EIA Trims 2026 Forecast
U.S. natural gas futures declined sharply Friday, pressured by forecasts for mild late-winter weather reducing heating demand. The Energy Information Administration reduced its 2026 Henry Hub price outlook due to elevated storage inventories.
Oil Soars on Middle East Tensions; Stocks Show Divergent Moves
Escalating Middle East tensions sent crude oil prices sharply higher Friday, while individual stocks like Symbid and Warpaint London gained. Cattle futures were mixed and natural gas fell on warmer forecasts.
Grab Shares Slide on Subdued 2026 Revenue Forecast, Near 52-Week Low
Grab Holdings shares extended losses Friday, nearing a 52-week low, after the company's 2026 revenue projection missed Wall Street expectations. The stock decline contrasts with gains for U.S. peers.
MSTR Rises as Bitcoin Surges Past $73K Following Major Purchase
MicroStrategy shares advanced Friday as Bitcoin climbed above $73,000, fueled by the company's latest $1.28 billion cryptocurrency purchase. The business intelligence firm now holds 738,731 BTC acquired at a total cost of $56.04 billion.