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IBM Shares Rebound on Hiring Expansion and Inflation Data
IBM shares gained 1.1% to $262.38, halting a four-session slide. The company announced plans to significantly increase entry-level hiring next year while reshaping roles around artificial intelligence.
Communication Services Stocks Face Pressure from Pinterest Plunge, Alphabet Debt, and Media Deals
Pinterest's sharp decline on weak ad outlook weighs on the communication services sector, while Alphabet's bond sale and media merger activity set the stage for Tuesday's trading.
Tesla Shares Dip Amid Rate-Cut Uncertainty Despite Bullish Target
Tesla shares declined slightly in Friday trading, reflecting broader caution around growth stocks even after cooler inflation data. The stock dropped 0.4% to $415.51.
Amazon Shares Dip Amid Italian Tax Investigation, AI Spending Concerns Weigh
Amazon stock declined following reports of a new Italian tax probe, extending a sharp February sell-off. Investor focus remains on the company's massive planned AI investments and competitive pressures.
AI Sector Diverges: Chipmakers Gain as Software Stocks Retreat
AI stocks moved in opposite directions Wednesday, with semiconductor names like Nvidia rising while software giants Microsoft and Alphabet declined. Investors rotated ahead of key inflation data and earnings.
Apple Shares Dip Slightly After Hours as Bernstein Boosts Target on AI Prospects
Apple shares edged lower in after-hours trading, while Bernstein raised its price target to $340, highlighting upcoming AI features and rising memory costs as key investor focuses.
Cisco Unveils AI Networking Chip, Rivals Slip on China and Capex Concerns
Cisco introduced a new networking chip for AI data centers, intensifying competition with Nvidia and Broadcom. Meanwhile, AI hardware stocks faced pressure from U.S.-China licensing scrutiny and investor worries over capital spending.
Intel Shares Drop 3% Amid Retail Data, Tariff Uncertainty; Traders Eye Economic Reports
Intel stock fell over 3% in morning trading following disappointing U.S. retail sales figures and reports of potential tariff exemptions for major tech firms. Investors are shifting focus to upcoming jobs and inflation data.
AI Sector Sees Divergence: Datadog Soars on Earnings, Alphabet Issues Debt for Infrastructure
Datadog shares surged over 14% after strong quarterly results driven by AI demand, while Alphabet sold $20 billion in bonds to fund AI infrastructure spending. Cisco and Cadence gained on new chip developments.
Apple Shares Decline Amid Regulatory Scrutiny and Economic Concerns
Apple stock fell 1.3% in early trading as UK regulators pressed for App Store changes and weak U.S. retail data weighed on sentiment. The tech giant underperformed peers Microsoft and Nvidia.
Nvidia Gains on Tariff Exemption Reports for Big Tech AI Data Centers
Nvidia shares advanced in premarket trading following reports the U.S. may exempt major tech firms from new AI chip tariffs. Investors also await key inflation data and the company's upcoming earnings.
Oracle Surges on Analyst Upgrade Amid $50 Billion Fundraising Plan
Oracle shares rallied nearly 10% after D.A. Davidson upgraded the stock, easing concerns over its OpenAI exposure. The company plans to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 through debt and equity offerings.
Oracle Surges on Analyst Upgrade Amid Cloud Investment Scrutiny
Oracle shares rallied nearly 10% after D.A. Davidson upgraded the stock to buy, though Melius expressed cash flow concerns. The stock remains well below its yearly peak as traders eye upcoming economic data.
Broadcom Gains in Extended Trading as AI Investment Momentum Fuels Chip Sector
Broadcom shares advanced over 3% after hours, riding a broader rally in semiconductor stocks as investor focus returns to AI infrastructure spending. The company is scheduled to report quarterly earnings on March 4.
Amazon's $200B AI Investment Plan Weighs on Shares as AWS Expands Chip Partnership
Amazon shares edged lower Monday as investors assessed the company's ambitious $200 billion capital expenditure plan for 2026 and a deepened semiconductor agreement with STMicroelectronics.
Tesla Gains Amid Robotaxi Competition, Investors Eye Economic Data
Tesla shares advanced 2.2% as the robotaxi race intensified with Waymo's Nashville expansion. Investors await key U.S. payrolls and inflation data for interest rate signals.
PayPal Gains Despite Price Target Cut as Leadership Transition Nears
PayPal shares advanced 1.7% to $41.12 Monday, even as Cantor Fitzgerald lowered its price target to $42. Investors are assessing the company's turnaround potential ahead of a CEO change on March 1.
Salesforce Shares Rebound Amid AI Spending Concerns; Super Bowl Marketing Blitz Draws Attention
Salesforce stock gained 1.6% in volatile trading as investors assess AI's impact on software models. A high-profile Super Bowl campaign with MrBeast attracted over 53 million visits.
Apollo Nears $3.4B AI Chip Lease for xAI as Alphabet Plans $15B Bond for Infrastructure
Apollo Global Management is finalizing a $3.4 billion loan to acquire Nvidia processors for leasing to Elon Musk's xAI, while Alphabet considers a $15 billion bond sale to fund AI infrastructure. Investors are watching whether custom chips from Broadcom and Google can challenge Nvidia's dominance.
Alphabet Shares Dip on $15B Bond Offering, Texas Power Deal
Alphabet shares fell 2.5% to $322.86 in early trading following news of a planned $15 billion bond sale and a major Texas data-center power agreement. Investors are weighing the company's capital needs against broader tech sector caution.
Amazon Shares Drop on AI Spending Concerns, Investors Eye Key Data
Amazon stock fell sharply as investors weigh a $200 billion capital expenditure plan and a decline in free cash flow. The company's cloud unit deepened a chip supply deal with STMicroelectronics.
Nvidia Shares Retreat in Premarket as AI Investment Concerns Loom Ahead of Earnings
Nvidia shares declined 0.9% to $183.70 in premarket trading Monday, following a 7.9% surge on Friday. Investors are evaluating Big Tech's AI capital expenditure plans and awaiting key U.S. economic data this week.
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.
Applied Materials Surges 6% on AI Spending Wave, Eyes Earnings and Export Risks
Applied Materials shares climbed over 6% Friday, lifted by broader semiconductor strength following Amazon and Alphabet's capex plans. Investors now focus on the company's Feb. 12 earnings and potential revenue impact from U.S. export controls.
Communication Services Sector Lags as AI Spending Concerns Weigh on Big Tech
The Communication Services ETF (XLC) fell 0.4% Friday, diverging from a broad market rally, as Alphabet and Meta declined. Investors scrutinized massive AI capital expenditure plans.
AI Investment Splits Tech as Dow Tops 50,000
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time, driven by chipmakers like Nvidia, while Amazon fell sharply on news of a massive $200 billion capital expenditure plan for 2026. Investors are scrutinizing soaring AI infrastructure costs.
AI Chip Stocks Surge on Tech Spending Plans; CPI and Nvidia Earnings Loom
Nvidia and AMD rallied sharply Friday as the Dow closed above 50,000, fueled by Big Tech's massive AI capital expenditure plans. The focus now shifts to inflation data and Nvidia's upcoming earnings.
AMD Surges 8% as Cloud Giants Boost AI Spending, Eyes on Inflation Data
AMD shares rallied 8.2% to $208.44 Friday, lifted by Amazon and Alphabet's plans to increase data-center investments. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped nearly 6%.
Broadcom Surges 7% on AI Infrastructure Spending Optimism
Broadcom shares rallied over 7% Friday, closing at $332.92, fueled by renewed investor focus on AI data-center capital expenditure. The company's next earnings report is scheduled for March 4.
Meta Shares Dip Amid AI Spending Concerns and European Regulatory Pressure
Meta Platforms stock declined 1.3% as investors weigh the impact of massive AI capital expenditures and potential new European restrictions on youth social media access.