Business 25 February 2026 - 27 February 2026

GOOG stock ticks up as South Korea clears path for full Google Maps, but ad probe hangs over Alphabet
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GOOG stock ticks up as South Korea clears path for full Google Maps, but ad probe hangs over Alphabet

Alphabet Class C shares rose 0.55% to $308.83 by midmorning Friday after a 1.88% drop Thursday. South Korea approved Google’s export of high-precision map data under security conditions. Belgium opened a preliminary antitrust probe into Google’s online ad pricing. Meta signed a multi-billion dollar deal to rent Google’s TPUs for AI development, The Information reported.
February 27, 2026
Microsoft stock price drops today: MSFT slips on OpenAI’s $110 billion round and Japan cloud probe
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Microsoft stock price drops today: MSFT slips on OpenAI’s $110 billion round and Japan cloud probe

Microsoft shares fell 2.36% to $392.22 in early Friday trading after Japan’s antitrust watchdog raided Microsoft Japan over Azure practices. OpenAI announced a $110 billion funding round valuing the company at $840 billion, with Amazon taking a larger role in its AI cloud operations. U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in January, exceeding forecasts.
February 27, 2026
Netflix stock jumps before the open after Warner Bros bid exit; what’s next for NFLX
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Netflix stock jumps before the open after Warner Bros bid exit; what’s next for NFLX

Netflix shares jumped 7.4% to $90.86 in premarket trading after the company said it would not raise its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery. Co-CEOs called the deal “no longer financially attractive” and confirmed plans to resume share buybacks. Paramount raised its breakup fee offer to $7 billion in its rival bid for Warner, according to Reuters. Investors await Netflix’s March 4 conference appearance for more details.
February 27, 2026
American Airlines stock slips in premarket after Miami airport expansion lift fades
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American Airlines stock slips in premarket after Miami airport expansion lift fades

American Airlines shares slipped 1.1% to $13.79 in premarket trading Friday after announcing a $1 billion expansion of its Miami hub, following a 4.65% gain Thursday. The project will add 17 new gates and overhaul Concourse D by 2030. Washington officials increased scrutiny of airline reliability after recent delays and cancellations. American accounted for over 60% of Miami airport traffic and runs about 400 daily departures.
February 27, 2026
Netflix stock jumps in premarket after Warner Bros bid exit, as buybacks come back into view
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Netflix stock jumps in premarket after Warner Bros bid exit, as buybacks come back into view

Netflix shares rose nearly 7% in premarket trading Friday after the company declined to raise its $27.75-per-share bid for Warner Bros Discovery, citing the higher price as unattractive. Warner Bros said a $31-a-share offer from Paramount Skydance was superior. Netflix closed Thursday at $84.59 and traded at $90.49 around 5 a.m. EST. Regulatory scrutiny continues for the Paramount-led deal.
February 27, 2026
IonQ stock surges on 2026 revenue outlook and Europe security rollout, then dips after hours
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IonQ stock surges on 2026 revenue outlook and Europe security rollout, then dips after hours

IonQ shares surged 21.7% to $40.88 after reporting Q4 revenue of $61.9 million, up 429% year-over-year, and projecting 2026 revenue of $225 million to $245 million. The stock slipped 1.9% after hours. The company expects an adjusted EBITDA loss of $310 million to $330 million for 2026 and plans to close its SkyWater Technology acquisition later this year, pending approvals.
February 27, 2026
Amazon stock price slides after hours as OpenAI $50B talk and antitrust fights shadow AMZN
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Amazon stock price slides after hours as OpenAI $50B talk and antitrust fights shadow AMZN

Amazon shares fell 1.3% to $207.92 Thursday, trading between $205.35 and $211.05 before steadying after hours. A California judge was asked to block Amazon from restricting lower prices elsewhere, while a UK court let two lawsuits over the “Buy Box” proceed. Amazon officer David Zapolsky proposed selling $2.19 million in shares. The company faces scrutiny over rising capital spending and legal risks.
February 26, 2026
IBM stock price rebounds again after Anthropic’s COBOL claim sparked a selloff — what’s next
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IBM stock price rebounds again after Anthropic’s COBOL claim sparked a selloff — what’s next

IBM shares rose 1.7% to $241.68 late Thursday, extending a rebound after a 13.2% plunge earlier in the week triggered by AI startup Anthropic’s claims about modernizing COBOL. A UBS upgrade and a new $112 million U.S. defense contract helped stabilize the stock, though it remains down 18% for the year. Investors await management commentary and earnings in March.
February 26, 2026
CrowdStrike stock rebounds after AI scare as VAST partnership, FalconID rollout hit tape
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CrowdStrike stock rebounds after AI scare as VAST partnership, FalconID rollout hit tape

CrowdStrike shares rose 3.9% to $377.38 in midday trading Thursday, rebounding after a sharp selloff in cybersecurity stocks this week. The company announced a new AI partnership with VAST Data and launched FalconID, a multi-factor authentication product. Investors await CrowdStrike’s March 3 earnings report for updates on demand. DA Davidson cut its price target to $425 from $580, citing recent volatility.
February 26, 2026
Alphabet (Google) Class C stock price slides as EU search shake-up looms; March 3 CFO talk next
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Alphabet (Google) Class C stock price slides as EU search shake-up looms; March 3 CFO talk next

Alphabet’s Class C shares dropped 2.9% to $303.93 Thursday morning after reports Google will test changes to its European search results as EU regulators review possible Digital Markets Act violations. Google also signed new power supply deals for data centers in Minnesota and Texas. A Russian court fined Google over 22 million roubles for distributing VPNs. Investors await CFO Anat Ashkenazi’s update on March 3.
February 26, 2026
Ocado job cuts: 1,000 roles to go in £150m shake-up as shares slide
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Ocado job cuts: 1,000 roles to go in £150m shake-up as shares slide

Ocado will cut about 1,000 jobs, mainly in UK technology and support roles, to save £150 million and steady cash flow. The UK grocery joint venture with Marks & Spencer is unaffected. Shares dropped sharply after the announcement. Ocado reported a 59% rise in underlying earnings to £178 million but faces pressure after partner warehouse closures in North America.
February 26, 2026
Baidu stock drops before the bell after earnings show ads still weak despite AI cloud gains
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Baidu stock drops before the bell after earnings show ads still weak despite AI cloud gains

Baidu’s U.S.-listed shares fell nearly 3% in premarket trading Thursday after reporting a 4% drop in December-quarter revenue to 32.74 billion yuan ($4.7 billion), despite beating analyst estimates. Advertising revenue remained weak, offsetting gains in AI and cloud businesses. The board approved a $5 billion share buyback and announced its first dividend policy. Investors await management’s comments on the earnings call later Thursday.
February 26, 2026
Meta stock edges up after hours as $60 billion AMD AI chip pact collides with U.S. power-cost spotlight
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Meta stock edges up after hours as $60 billion AMD AI chip pact collides with U.S. power-cost spotlight

Meta shares rose 2.3% to $653.83 Wednesday after news of a $60 billion, five-year AI chip supply deal with AMD, which includes a warrant for Meta to buy up to 160 million AMD shares at $0.01 each if shipment targets are met. The White House plans to gather tech and energy firms March 4 for a pledge on data-center electricity costs as AI demand surges.
February 25, 2026
Apple stock rises as AAPL faces UK “backdoor” scrutiny and Spain antitrust heat
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Apple stock rises as AAPL faces UK “backdoor” scrutiny and Spain antitrust heat

Apple shares closed up 0.7% at $274.16 on Wednesday, valuing the company at about $4.05 trillion. Shareholders rejected a proposal on China manufacturing exposure as CEO Tim Cook highlighted AI investment and dividend growth. U.S. lawmakers pressed the UK over an encryption “backdoor” order, while Spain’s regulator warned Apple of possible further fines.
February 25, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • CSL Share Price Faces Heavy Declines but Analysts See 41% Upside Potential
    May 24, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT. The CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) share price has dropped by about two-thirds since August 2024, making it the worst-performing ASX blue-chip stock in that period. Despite recent setbacks, including lowered FY26 revenue guidance of $15.2 billion and expected pre-tax impairments of $5 billion over FY26 and FY27, analysts remain cautiously optimistic. Eleven recent analyst ratings include four buys and seven holds, with no sell ratings. The average 12-month price target is $140.84, implying a potential 41% gain from current levels. The most optimistic forecast suggests a near doubling to $194.90, while the lowest target at $99.95 indicates shares may hold steady. The stock may be oversold, possibly presenting a rebound opportunity, but investors should weigh the risks amid ongoing uncertainties.