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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.
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.
Tech Selloff Deepens as AI Concerns Weigh on Apple, Nvidia
Major technology stocks closed lower Friday, with Apple and Nvidia declining over 2% each, as concerns about artificial intelligence's impact and elevated spending pressured the sector.
Amazon Enters Bear Market Amid AI Spending Concerns, Italy Probe
Amazon shares have entered a technical bear market, dropping 18% over nine consecutive sessions. The decline reflects investor anxiety over the company's planned $200 billion AI infrastructure investment and a new tax probe in Italy.
Meta Shares Dip Amid $10B AI Data Center Launch and Ackman's $2B Bet
Meta Platforms stock declined nearly 1% as the company began construction on a massive $10 billion Indiana data center, while Pershing Square disclosed a major stake. The tech giant anticipates capital expenditures to surge to $115–$135 billion in 2026.
Oracle Shares Gain After Hours on AI Cloud Expansion and $50B Funding Plan
Oracle stock advanced 2.1% in extended trading following new AI automation features and a plan to raise up to $50 billion for cloud infrastructure growth. Analysts remain divided on the outlook.
Meta Shares Dip Amid Regulatory Pressure in Germany and India
Meta Platforms stock declined roughly 1% in after-hours trading following a German court ruling ordering a €30 million payment to Deutsche Telekom and India's new three-hour content removal mandate.
Reddit Shares Surge 5% as Analysts Recalibrate Following Strong Q4
Reddit stock climbed over 5% in afternoon trading, defying a flat broader market, as Wall Street analysts adjusted price targets following last week's robust earnings report and a new $1 billion share buyback authorization.
Corning Shares Dip Following Insider Transaction, Data Center Outlook in Focus
Corning stock declined 1.3% after a senior executive sold approximately $3.8 million in shares. Investors are awaiting commentary on optical demand at upcoming technology conferences.
Reddit Shares Surge as Analysts Maintain $300 Targets Despite Engagement Concerns
Reddit stock climbed 6.5% after Citizens and Needham reaffirmed $300 price targets, though user engagement metrics show signs of softening. Broader markets edged higher ahead of key U.S. economic data.
Meta Faces EU Pressure Over WhatsApp AI Access, Stock Dips Slightly
Meta shares edged lower as EU regulators consider forcing WhatsApp to open its business platform to rival AI assistants. Separately, WhatsApp won a court ruling to challenge a €225 million privacy fine.
Alphabet Shares Slide on $20B Bond Offering and European AI Scrutiny
Alphabet's stock declined nearly 2% as the company launched a $20 billion bond sale to fund AI infrastructure while facing a new antitrust complaint in Europe over its AI Overviews feature.
Snap Shares Gain on Analyst Upgrade Amid Turnaround Efforts
Snap Inc. shares advanced in premarket trading after Arete Research upgraded the stock to Buy, while the company navigates a challenging advertising environment and pursues a $500 million share repurchase program.
Futures Inch Higher Ahead of Key Retail Sales, Earnings Reports
U.S. stock futures edged up Tuesday as investors awaited crucial retail sales data and earnings from Coca-Cola and Ford. The S&P 500 futures rose 0.08%, while Dow futures added 45 points.
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.
Meta Shares Gain as EU Considers Forcing WhatsApp to Open AI Access
Meta Platforms stock advanced 2.4% in after-hours trading following reports that European Union regulators are weighing interim measures to compel WhatsApp to allow competing AI assistants on its platform.
Nebius Shares Surge 8% Ahead of Q4 Report, AI Cloud Deals in Focus
Nebius Group stock rallied sharply Monday as investors positioned for its upcoming earnings, with attention fixed on execution of major AI infrastructure contracts with Meta and Microsoft.
Corning Shares Surge to Record High on Meta Deal and AI Data Center Demand
Corning stock jumped 7% to a new record near $131, fueled by a multi-billion dollar Meta Platforms agreement and strong quarterly results. Investors are now eyeing upcoming U.S. economic data for interest rate signals.
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.
Reddit Shares Recover as Analysts Recalibrate Following Mixed Q4 Results
Reddit stock gained 2% in morning trading, rebounding from last week's post-earnings decline. Analysts issued divergent price target revisions as investors assessed user growth and advertising momentum.
EU Threatens Interim Action Against Meta Over WhatsApp AI Restrictions
Meta shares gained 0.6% despite EU antitrust warnings targeting its limits on rival AI assistants within WhatsApp. The European Commission may impose rare interim measures to preserve competition.
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.
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.
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.
Nvidia CEO Praises Meta's AI Profitability Amid Heavy Tech Spending
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted Meta as a leader in monetizing AI, as the social media giant projects up to $135 billion in 2026 capital expenditures. Meta's Q4 revenue grew 24% to $59.9 billion.
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.
Oracle Rebounds on $50B Cloud Funding Plan, Ending 8-Day Decline
Oracle shares surged 4.6% to $142.82 Friday, halting an eight-session losing streak. The rally followed the company's announcement of plans to raise $45–$50 billion in 2026 to expand its cloud infrastructure.
Oracle Shares Rebound on $50 Billion Cloud Funding Plan
Oracle stock surged 4.6% to $142.82, ending an eight-day losing streak after announcing plans to raise up to $50 billion for cloud expansion in 2026.
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.