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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.
UK Auto Market Hits 22-Year February High, But EV Adoption Lags Mandate
UK new car registrations reached a 22-year high for February, climbing 7.2% to 90,100 units. However, battery-electric vehicle adoption at 24.2% remains significantly below the 2026 regulatory target of 33%.
Broadcom Earnings Preview: Analysts Bullish on AI Demand as Options Activity Surges
Broadcom is set to report fiscal first-quarter earnings after the close on March 4. Analysts at Baird and Oppenheimer maintain bullish ratings, anticipating strong results driven by artificial intelligence demand.
Broadcom Earnings Preview: Analysts Bullish on AI Demand as Options Activity Surges
Broadcom prepares to release fiscal first-quarter results on March 4, with analysts from Baird and Oppenheimer maintaining bullish stances citing strong AI-driven demand. Options activity remains elevated ahead of the report.
Broadcom Earnings Preview: Analysts Bullish on AI Demand, Options Activity Surges
Broadcom is set to report fiscal first-quarter earnings after the close on March 4. Analysts at Baird and Oppenheimer maintain bullish price targets, anticipating strong results driven by artificial intelligence demand.
ServiceNow Retreats After AI Workforce Launch; Focus Turns to Adoption Metrics
ServiceNow shares fell 1.18% to $108.01, giving back some of Thursday's 5% surge after unveiling new AI tools. Analysts highlight the shift from summarizing to action-taking AI but warn of implementation hurdles.
Bitcoin Retreats Below $67K as ETF Inflows Surge, Options Expiry Looms
Bitcoin declined 2.7% to $66,969 on Thursday, reversing earlier gains, despite substantial inflows into U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs. Ether also fell 3.6% to $1,991.59.
Nvidia Earnings Loom as Options Signal Volatility, OpenAI Deal Nears
Nvidia stock gained 1.02% to $189.84 ahead of its quarterly results. Traders expect significant price swings, while a major investment in OpenAI is reportedly nearing completion.
Palo Alto Networks Earnings Preview: Options Signal 8% Post-Report Volatility
Palo Alto Networks stock gained 2.5% Friday as traders positioned for earnings, with options markets implying an 8% swing. The cybersecurity firm reports Q2 results Tuesday after the Presidents Day holiday.
Amphenol CEO cashes $89.6M in stock after options exercise
Amphenol shares gained 2.1% Friday, snapping a losing streak, as a regulatory filing revealed its CEO sold over $89 million in stock following an options exercise.
Robinhood Shares Dip as Crypto Revenue Shortfall Offsets Gains in Equities and Options
Robinhood's stock declined premarket after Q4 revenue missed estimates, driven by a 38% drop in crypto trading revenue. The company reported record platform assets of $324 billion and projected higher 2026 operating expenses.
Robinhood Braces for Post-Earnings Volatility as Options Signal Major Move
Options markets are pricing in a potential double-digit swing for Robinhood shares following its Q4 earnings report, with analysts upgrading the stock amid a crypto-driven selloff.
Robinhood Shares Gain Ahead of Q4 Report as Options Signal Volatility
Robinhood shares advanced Tuesday as investors awaited quarterly results. Wolfe Research upgraded the stock to Outperform with a $125 target, while options pricing implied a potential 9% post-earnings swing.
Ether Holds Near $2,000 as Digital Art Adoption Sparks Regional Interest
Ether trades around $2,020 after testing the $2,000 support level, while Standard Chartered maintains a $7,500 price target for late 2026. Emerging discussions highlight Corning, NY as a potential hub for Ethereum-based digital art.
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.
Coca-Cola Options Signal 3% Earnings Volatility as Shares Hold Near $79
Coca-Cola shares closed at $79.03 ahead of Tuesday's earnings report, with options markets pricing a 3% potential move. Analysts expect quarterly revenue around $12 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.57.
MSTR Surges 26% as Bitcoin Stabilizes Above $70K, Options Signal Caution
MicroStrategy shares rebounded sharply Friday, climbing 26.1% to $134.93 as Bitcoin recovered above $70,000. Traders are monitoring crypto liquidity and heavy put option demand ahead of the February 27 expiry.
BigBear.ai Surges 16% Ahead of Key Shareholder Vote, Options Activity Heats Up
BigBear.ai shares rallied sharply on Friday, climbing 15.7% to $4.72, as traders piled into bullish call options. Investors now await a pivotal February 18 vote on a proposal to increase the company's authorized share count.