DoorDash stock jumps ahead of earnings — what DASH investors are watching after the bell
DoorDash shares climbed 6.6% to $173.01 Wednesday afternoon ahead of its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings
Chevron stock rises with oil’s 4% jump as Iran tensions flare; what traders watch next
Chevron shares rose 1.5% to $183.26 Wednesday as Brent crude settled up 4.35% and U.S. crude gained 4.59% on renewed geopolitical risk. Exxon Mobil climbed 2.8% and ConocoPhillips 1.4%. Traders cited U.S.-Iran
Mastercard stock jumps as Ericsson tie-up spotlights “Move” growth push
Mastercard shares rose 1.6% after the company announced a partnership with Ericsson to expand digital money transfers via its Mastercard Move platform.
Why Johnson & Johnson stock is up: $1B Pennsylvania plant plan and fresh FDA moves
Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.4% to $244.36 Wednesday after announcing a $1 billion cell therapy manufacturing facility in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Salesforce stock rebounds, but Wall Street keeps trimming targets into earnings
Salesforce shares rose 1.6% to $187.22 in Wednesday afternoon trading, outpacing broader software peers. Citi, UBS, Wells Fargo, and BTIG all cut
ServiceNow stock price ticks up as CEO lines up $3 million buy and executives scrap sale plans
ServiceNow shares rose about 1% to $106.98 Wednesday after a regulatory filing showed CEO Bill McDermott plans to buy $3 million of
UnitedHealth stock slips as Medicare Advantage plan disruptions hit headlines — what to watch before April 6
UnitedHealth shares slipped 0.1% to $288.83 Wednesday as a new study reported nearly 3 million Medicare Advantage enrollees had to switch plans in 2026 due to insurer exits. UnitedHealthcare accounted for 14% of disruptions, with higher rates in rural areas. CMS set a Feb. 25 deadline for comments on 2027 Medicare Advantage proposals, with a rate announcement due by April 6.
Netflix stock rises as Warner Bros bidding deadline nears — here’s what traders are watching
Netflix shares rose 1.1% to $77.89 Wednesday as investors watched for developments in its bid to acquire Warner Bros assets. Paramount has
Intuit stock rebounds as software rout eases; INTU traders turn to Feb. 26 results
Intuit shares climbed 3.5% to $392.42 in Wednesday afternoon trading, rebounding from Tuesday’s drop. The stock remains down about 40% year-to-date amid
CoreWeave stock snaps back after Nvidia filing; CRWV earnings next week loom
CoreWeave shares rose 4% to $94.64 Wednesday, rebounding after Tuesday’s drop as Nvidia’s latest filing showed it kept its stake in the
Procter & Gamble (PG) stock slides 2% as Fed minutes hit, analyst lifts rating and Tide rolls out ‘evo’
Procter & Gamble shares fell 2% to $156.35 by early afternoon Wednesday, outpacing declines in the consumer staples sector despite an upgrade
Robinhood stock edges up as HOOD pitches $1 billion venture-fund IPO and free tax filing
Robinhood shares rose 0.6% to $75.90 after launching a roadshow for its first closed-end venture fund aimed at retail investors, with plans to list 40 million shares at $25 each on the NYSE under “RVI.” The company also announced free tax filing for eligible customers through a partnership with april. Coinbase was little changed, while Schwab and Interactive Brokers gained over 2% as bitcoin fell 2%.
Lumentum (LITE) stock price slips today as rally cools after Mizuho lifts target to $645
Lumentum shares slipped 0.1% to $599.55 in Wednesday afternoon trading after a volatile two-day surge. Mizuho raised its price target to $645 from $525. Investors await management appearances on Feb. 26 and March 17 for further guidance. The stock is up about 673% over the past year.
Lithium price slips on key gauges as Albemarle stock jumps again after BofA upgrade
Albemarle shares rose about 3% Wednesday after a Bank of America upgrade, despite benchmark lithium carbonate and hydroxide indices falling 2.1% and 4.7%. The Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF gained 2.3%. Investors are awaiting SQM’s results next week for further signals on lithium demand and pricing.
Gasoline prices jump as oil spikes on Iran risk — RBOB futures, UGA ETF climb
NYMEX RBOB gasoline futures rose about 2.5% to $1.96 a gallon Wednesday as oil prices jumped over 3% on renewed geopolitical supply risks. Brent crude climbed $2.38 to $69.80 a barrel, while U.S. WTI gained $2.39 to $64.72. Traders await U.S. inventory data from the API later Wednesday and the EIA on Thursday. AAA reported the national average for regular gasoline at $2.923 a gallon.
Heating oil price jumps nearly 5% as Hormuz jitters ripple through diesel market
Front-month NYMEX heating oil futures jumped 11.4 cents to $2.5049 per gallon Wednesday, tracking a sharp rebound in crude as Middle East tensions resurfaced. Traders cited renewed risk around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. The move followed a drop Tuesday on signs of progress in U.S.-Iran talks. Market focus now shifts to U.S. fuel inventory data due Thursday.
Brent crude price jumps above $70 on Hormuz jitters — what oil traders watch next
Brent crude futures jumped 4.1% to $70.19 a barrel Wednesday as Middle East supply fears resurfaced after Iran briefly shut the Strait of Hormuz during military drills. U.S. WTI rose 4.3% to $64.93. Traders cited U.S.-Iran tensions, shifting U.S. naval deployments, and stalled Russia-Ukraine talks as drivers. Reuters reported odds of U.S. strikes on Iran by end-April at 65%.
Oil prices jump as Hormuz fears flare again — Brent nears $70, WTI rallies
Brent crude rose 3.5% to $69.80 and WTI gained 3.8% to $64.72 by midday in New York after Iranian drills temporarily closed parts of the Strait of Hormuz and Russia-Ukraine talks stalled. Traders cited geopolitical risks as the main driver. Markets await U.S. inventory data and Federal Reserve minutes for further direction.
Carvana stock price rises ahead of earnings; options flag a double-digit CVNA swing
Carvana shares climbed 3.5% to $363.35 Wednesday ahead of quarterly earnings due after the bell, with options pricing signaling a potential 13.5% swing by week’s end. A new SEC filing showed T. Rowe Price held 12.6% of Carvana as of Dec. 31. Analysts expect EPS of $1.13 on $5.26 billion revenue. Carvana will hold its earnings call at 5:30 p.m. ET.
US stock market today: Nvidia rises on Meta chip deal as Fed minutes, durable goods and housing data steer Wall Street
U.S. stocks climbed Wednesday, with the Dow up 280 points and the Nasdaq gaining 1.3% by late morning, as Nvidia rose 2.3% after a supply deal with Meta. Durable goods orders fell 1.4% in December, but core capital goods orders rose 0.6%. Factory output increased 0.6% in January. The 10-year Treasury yield hovered near 4.08% ahead of the Fed minutes release.
Spotify stock jumps, then wobbles as SeatGeek ticket tie-up meets Google’s new music AI
Spotify shares climbed as much as 5.2% Wednesday after SeatGeek announced it will sell primary tickets through Spotify’s concert discovery. The stock pared gains and turned volatile after Google unveiled a music-generation tool in its Gemini app, raising fresh concerns about AI’s impact on music platforms. Spotify traded up 3.3% at $477.88 by early afternoon. Traders await Fed minutes and signs the SeatGeek deal will boost revenue.
Oracle stock price rises as Fed minutes loom and hedge-fund buying comes into view
Oracle shares rose 1.9% to $156.88 in midday trading Wednesday after Adage Capital Partners disclosed a 19% increase in its stake. Trading volume reached 7.7 million shares. Investors are watching for Federal Reserve minutes at 2 p.m. EST and Oracle’s earnings update in March. Oracle’s data-center expansion and funding plans remain in focus.
Oil prices jump over 3% as Strait of Hormuz jitters flare again; Brent nears $70
Brent crude jumped 3.5% to $69.80 a barrel and WTI rose 3.8% to $64.72 Wednesday as U.S.-Iran tensions and a brief Strait of Hormuz closure stoked supply fears. Iran said it shut parts of the strait for military drills during nuclear talks with the U.S., but did not confirm a full reopening. Joint Iran-Russia naval exercises are set for Thursday. OPEC+ is considering resuming output hikes in April, sources said.
Mortgage rates today near 6% as refi demand rebounds; housing stocks steady ahead of Fed minutes
Refinancing applications jumped 7% last week as the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.17%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Total mortgage applications rose 2.8%, while purchase demand declined. Housing stocks traded mixed midday, with Rocket Companies up nearly 1% and Radian down 0.5%. Builders’ sentiment remained weak, with the NAHB index at 36 in February.
Coinbase stock edges up as ARK resumes buying, with Fed minutes and prediction-market fight in view
Coinbase shares rose 0.9% to $167.50 after ARK Invest disclosed a fresh $6.9 million purchase. Bitcoin held near $67,100. Nevada regulators sued Kalshi and have barred Coinbase from offering event contracts in the state. Traders awaited Federal Reserve meeting minutes and upcoming U.S. inflation data.
XRP price today: token slips to $1.46 as SocGen FORGE’s euro stablecoin hits XRP Ledger
XRP fell 1.5% to $1.46 on Wednesday but remained up 8% from a week earlier. Société Générale-FORGE launched its euro-pegged stablecoin on the XRP Ledger, with Ripple providing custody infrastructure. Digital-asset products saw $173 million in outflows last week, though XRP-linked funds drew $33.4 million in inflows. Bitcoin traded near $67,090 and ether at $1,976.
Silver price jumps nearly 6% as Fed minutes loom; SLV and miners rebound
Spot silver jumped nearly 6% to $77.87 an ounce in midday New York trade Wednesday, rebounding after Tuesday’s drop. Silver-linked stocks and ETFs tracked the move, with SLV up about 6%. The dollar gained after strong U.S. data. Traders awaited Federal Reserve minutes due at 2 p.m. ET.
AppLovin stock jumps about 7% as tech rebound steadies APP after wild week
AppLovin shares jumped 7% to $403.00 Wednesday, tracking a tech rally as investors awaited Fed minutes. The stock remains down nearly 40% year-to-date after swings tied to AI competition and short-seller pressure. Last week, AppLovin beat quarterly sales estimates but warned of tougher ad conditions. Traders are watching if the rebound holds.
Bitcoin price stuck near $67,000 as Fed minutes and ETF outflows keep traders cautious
Bitcoin slipped 0.2% to $67,062 in volatile U.S. trading Wednesday, while ether rose 0.6% to $1,974.90. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs have seen $8.5 billion in outflows since Oct. 10, Bloomberg reported. Riot Platforms jumped 9.4% after Starboard Value pressed for a faster move into AI data-center deals. The Federal Reserve releases meeting minutes at 2 p.m. ET.
Gold price snaps back near $5,000 as Fed minutes, Iran-Ukraine headlines jolt trading
Spot gold jumped 1.7% to $4,957.70 an ounce by 9:15 a.m. ET Wednesday, rebounding after Tuesday’s 2.2% drop as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks showed progress. April gold futures rose 0.5%. Federal Reserve minutes are due at 2 p.m. EST, with PCE inflation data expected Friday.
Nvidia stock jumps after Meta locks in millions of AI chips — what traders watch next
Nvidia shares rose about 2% after Meta expanded a long-term AI infrastructure partnership, covering millions of Nvidia GPUs and CPUs. Cadence Design Systems jumped 9% on strong quarterly results, while Analog Devices gained after an upbeat forecast. Meta shares edged up 0.2%. Arista Networks fell nearly 2.5% amid concerns over Nvidia’s networking push.
Vertiv stock price today: VRT edges up as executives talk 800V power, liquid cooling at Barclays
Vertiv shares rose about 1% Wednesday, trading near $246 after executives detailed AI data center product and capacity plans. Management reiterated 2026 margin targets despite warning of near-term inefficiencies as new capacity ramps. Vertiv’s backlog reached $15 billion, up 109% from a year ago. Investors remain focused on the pace of backlog conversion and pricing as competition intensifies.
Why Palo Alto Networks stock is down: PANW deal costs squeeze the profit outlook
Palo Alto Networks shares fell 5.7% to $154.22 after the company cut its annual adjusted profit forecast to $3.65–$3.70 per share, citing higher integration costs from acquisitions. Fiscal Q2 revenue rose 15% to $2.594 billion. Acquisition-related costs jumped to $24 million from $10 million a year earlier. The company raised its revenue outlook to as much as $11.31 billion for fiscal 2026.
Dow Jones today: Nvidia-Meta AI chip deal lifts Wall Street as Fed minutes loom
The Dow rose 0.26% in early trading Wednesday, lifted by gains in tech and chip stocks. Nvidia advanced after announcing a multi-year AI chip deal with Meta. Palo Alto Networks fell after cutting its annual profit forecast. Investors awaited Federal Reserve minutes due at 2 p.m. ET and Friday’s PCE inflation data.
Exxon Mobil stock climbs as oil jumps on geopolitics — here’s what traders watch next
Exxon Mobil shares climbed 2.5% to $149.83 by late morning Wednesday as crude prices rebounded. Brent rose 2.9% to $69.38 a barrel after Russia-Ukraine talks broke down and U.S.-Iran tensions persisted. Exxon said its Guyana gas pipeline is ready but needs more local demand; parts of the Stabroek Block remain under force majeure due to a border dispute. Mobil Oil Australia was fined A$16 million for misleading fuel claims.
JPMorgan stock rises after Chase maps 160+ new U.S. branches; Fed minutes loom
JPMorgan shares rose 1.1% to $310.55 after announcing plans to open over 160 new Chase branches in 2026, renovate nearly 600 locations, and hire 1,100 employees. Investors are watching for Federal Reserve minutes due at 2 p.m. EST and JPMorgan’s Feb. 23 company update. Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup shares also traded higher late morning.