Business 5 March 2026 - 6 March 2026

LegalZoom Drops Ahead of Shareholder Meeting as AI Fight Hangs Over Stock
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LegalZoom Drops Ahead of Shareholder Meeting as AI Fight Hangs Over Stock

LegalZoom.com traded lower in premarket Wednesday, with the stock near $6.53 as investors prepared for the company’s annual meeting. Shares have had trouble translating stronger sales into better numbers on the bottom line. The latest price was off 14.5 cents from Tuesday’s close, giving LegalZoom a market cap near $1.16 billion. The timing sets the scene. U.S. markets are open as usual, and Nasdaq’s 2026 holiday list shows the next full day off is Juneteenth, June 19. LegalZoom’s shareholder meeting is scheduled for later in the day, not on a weekend or holiday.
June 3, 2026
BHP Group Ltd Faces Wider China Iron Ore Curbs as Contract Standoff Deepens
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BHP Group Ltd Faces Wider China Iron Ore Curbs as Contract Standoff Deepens

China Mineral Resources Group, the government-backed iron ore buyer, has stepped up its restrictions on new seaborne shipments from BHP Group Ltd, broadening a contract standoff that’s dragged on for months and now hits some of BHP’s mainstays. The curbs extend to Mac fines, Newman fines, and Newman lumps—core iron ore grades for steelmakers. BHP declined to comment, while CMRG didn’t immediately respond to Reuters’ request. This round of talks carries weight: the agreement at stake accounts for most of BHP’s northwest Australia production and supplies about 20% of China’s iron ore demand. The timing is notable, too—BHP’s latest numbers show copper edged past iron ore in first-half operating earnings, but iron ore still brought in $7.50 billion.
March 6, 2026
Why Santos Limited CEO Kevin Gallagher Sold A$5.6 Million in Shares
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Why Santos Limited CEO Kevin Gallagher Sold A$5.6 Million in Shares

Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher has sold 830,132 shares on the market, pocketing about A$5.6 million, according to a filing released Friday. The document details that the sale happened on Feb. 27 at an average price of A$6.754433 per share. Santos is facing scrutiny just as it works to shift the focus back to ramping up output and cash generation from Barossa LNG and Alaska's Pikka oil project. The disclosure comes after last month's disappointing profit numbers and news of job cuts for the Australian oil and gas group.
March 6, 2026
Woodside Energy filing shows fresh executive share rights — here’s who got them
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Woodside Energy filing shows fresh executive share rights — here’s who got them

Woodside Energy Group Ltd on Friday reported in an ASX filing that it has granted 643,995 unquoted equity “rights” to employees through its incentive plans. This grant stands out, with the stock drawing scrutiny as the company works to secure its leadership bench during major initiatives and the ongoing CEO search. Even modest equity awards can spark dilution concerns.
March 6, 2026
Trade Desk stock jumps on OpenAI ad-talks report as CEO snaps up $148 million stake
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Trade Desk stock jumps on OpenAI ad-talks report as CEO snaps up $148 million stake

The Trade Desk, Inc. got a jolt Thursday, jumping roughly 18% to $29.79 after a report indicated OpenAI approached the ad-tech company for initial discussions about selling ads on ChatGPT. The news offered a sharp move higher to a stock that's spent much of the year under pressure. Digital advertising's at a tricky crossroads right now. Marketers want proof their dollars are working, but the playing field is shifting fast — streaming TV, AI chat, and other emerging formats are changing both the landscape for ad placements and who actually holds the power over distribution.
March 6, 2026
Caterpillar stock slides 3.6% as oil spike shakes industrial bellwethers
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Caterpillar stock slides 3.6% as oil spike shakes industrial bellwethers

Shares of Caterpillar Inc slid 3.6% on Thursday, closing the session at $706.08. Earlier, the stock had dropped as low as $693.81. Caterpillar stands out as one of the rare U.S. industrial heavyweights capable of shifting sentiment single-handedly. With its elevated share price, the stock packs even more punch in the price-weighted Dow Jones Industrial Average, where pricier names exert greater influence over index moves.
March 6, 2026
Costco earnings beat as tariff refunds loom; CEO flags possible price cuts
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Costco earnings beat as tariff refunds loom; CEO flags possible price cuts

Costco Wholesale topped Wall Street expectations for both sales and profit in the holiday quarter on Thursday, and signaled it’s ready to lower prices if it ends up receiving tariff refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court tossed out President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs. “Not yet clear” if or when those refunds will materialize, CEO Ron Vachris cautioned on the post-earnings call. Still, David Wagner at Aptus Capital Advisors said the stock’s behaving like a “safe haven” against the current backdrop. The timing is the story here. Retailers scramble to keep prices steady just as trade policy shifts accelerate. If a refund windfall lands, it’ll put major chains on the spot: will they hand the savings to shoppers, or guard their
March 6, 2026
ServiceNow stock jumps after new EmployeeWorks, Autonomous Workforce push into government AI
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ServiceNow stock jumps after new EmployeeWorks, Autonomous Workforce push into government AI

ServiceNow rolled out EmployeeWorks along with its new Autonomous Workforce suite for public sector clients on Thursday, touting both as “trusted AI” tailored for government use. Shares climbed roughly 5.8% to $120.38 after hours. Timing here is deliberate. Agencies want generative AI to turbocharge HR, procurement, and service desks, but the tech is still propped up by legacy systems and strict security protocols. Vendors push the words “trusted” and “governed”—they know contracts hinge on that.
March 6, 2026
Intuit QuickBooks Index flags small-business job losses as U.S. payrolls report nears
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Intuit QuickBooks Index flags small-business job losses as U.S. payrolls report nears

Small businesses in the U.S. shed 45,300 jobs in February, according to Intuit Inc’s QuickBooks Small Business Index, released Wednesday. The data show employment declined 0.36% to 12,626,500 workers. Leisure and hospitality posted the largest loss, down 11,300 jobs. Average monthly “real” revenue per business slipped by 1.03% to $53,580, with utilities tumbling 5.88%. Markets are watching for new signals on the pace of hiring just ahead of the government’s February jobs report. The Bureau of Labor Statistics plans to publish the data March 6 at 8:30 a.m. ET.
March 6, 2026
Alphabet Stock Today: GOOG Cuts Google Play Fees as Epic Deal Rewrites Android Rules
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Alphabet Stock Today: GOOG Cuts Google Play Fees as Epic Deal Rewrites Android Rules

SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2026, 2:06 PM PST Google is slashing Play Store fees, expanding billing options, and opening the door for competing app stores to reach Android users—a sweeping overhaul that settles its long-running global standoff with Epic Games and paves the way for Fortnite’s worldwide return. “This gives app stores more ways to reach users and gives users more ways to easily and safely access the apps and games they love,” said Sameer Samat, president of Android Ecosystem at Google.
March 5, 2026
Microsoft Lands Codelco AI Mining Deal as Investors Demand Payoff From Big AI Spend
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Microsoft Lands Codelco AI Mining Deal as Investors Demand Payoff From Big AI Spend

Microsoft landed an 18-month memorandum of understanding with Chile’s Codelco on Thursday, setting up a framework to pilot artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, automation, and digital security across the mining giant’s operations. The agreement nudges Microsoft’s AI ambitions further into the industrial sector—territory that falls outside its core business of office software and cloud services. Timing here isn’t incidental. Microsoft wants to prove its AI expansion can land real-world deals, though the ramp-up keeps attracting questions about its electricity needs. Just a day before, the company, along with Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta, made a White House commitment to finance new power for data centers.
March 5, 2026
Tesla’s UK sales drop 37% as BYD gains ground, putting March in focus
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Tesla’s UK sales drop 37% as BYD gains ground, putting March in focus

Industry data showed Tesla registered 2,422 cars in the UK this February—a 37% slide year-on-year—even as BYD, the Chinese competitor, surged 83% on the same metric. But a Tesla spokesperson pushed back, saying, “Tesla monthly registration figures are not an accurate reflection of sales or orders taken,” emphasizing that quarterly numbers tell a more reliable story since UK deliveries come in large batches. The broader UK market moved in the opposite direction. According to SMMT, February saw new car registrations climb 7.2% to 90,100—marking the busiest February since 2004. BEV registrations inched up 2.8% to 21,840, but their market share slipped again, now at 24.2% for a second month. “All eyes are now on ‘new plate’ March,” SMMT chief executive
March 5, 2026
Shopify rolls out POS Hub and faster checkout tools as SHOP shares climb
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Shopify rolls out POS Hub and faster checkout tools as SHOP shares climb

Shopify Inc climbed roughly 3% on Thursday, building on gains from a sharp rally in Toronto the previous day. LSEG data showed the Canadian e-commerce company's stock recently changing hands at $133.76 in New York. Shopify, largely recognized for its e-commerce storefront tools, is now working to shore up the in-person shopping experience. Its point-of-sale product, Shopify POS, is grabbing a larger share of attention, especially as more of its merchants juggle both physical and online sales at checkout.
March 5, 2026
JPMorgan’s next big test: $10.5B U.S. debt sale for the $55B Electronic Arts buyout
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JPMorgan’s next big test: $10.5B U.S. debt sale for the $55B Electronic Arts buyout

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is out front as lenders get ready to offload the debt tied to Electronic Arts’ record leveraged buyout, according to people familiar with the matter. The majority gets sliced into a $10.5 billion U.S. tranche and a €4 billion portion for Europe. Pre-marketing could kick off in the next couple of weeks, those people said. Timing is crucial right now as leveraged finance desks push for large commitments from investors, all while markets remain on edge. The Middle East conflict has entered its sixth day, and inflation worries have resurfaced. “The base case for the U.S. is that this war should be relatively short-lived,” said Kiran Ganesh, multi-asset strategist at UBS Global Wealth Management.
March 5, 2026
CrowdStrike stock rises as cybersecurity firm flags stronger 2027 revenue outlook
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CrowdStrike stock rises as cybersecurity firm flags stronger 2027 revenue outlook

CrowdStrike stock climbed roughly 4% Thursday, following the cybersecurity company's fiscal 2027 revenue forecast—guiding between $5.87 billion and $5.93 billion. For the first quarter, CrowdStrike expects revenue in the $1.36 billion to $1.364 billion range. The outlook comes as investors pick through software names to figure out who can hang onto pricing power in an AI-dominated landscape—and who gets pinched. Even cybersecurity, often considered tech’s safe spot, hasn’t escaped the valuation debate.
March 5, 2026
The Trade Desk stock jumps nearly 20% on OpenAI ad-talk report as CEO reveals $148 million buy
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The Trade Desk stock jumps nearly 20% on OpenAI ad-talk report as CEO reveals $148 million buy

The Trade Desk, Inc. surged roughly 19% on Thursday, following news that OpenAI has been in preliminary discussions with the ad-tech firm to explore ad sales on ChatGPT. The stock rose $4.78 to $29.95 early in the session. The report landed just as marketers puzzle over the meaning of “ads in chat,” and who actually gets a cut from serving them. For ad-tech firms, there’s a fresh slice of inventory here—one that doesn’t live in the standard web or app feeds.
March 5, 2026
Broadcom stock jumps as CEO flags $100 billion AI chip sales, buyback plan
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Broadcom stock jumps as CEO flags $100 billion AI chip sales, buyback plan

Broadcom shares rose roughly 5% Thursday, hovering near $333, after CEO Hock Tan projected AI chip sales would surpass $100 billion by 2027. “We have line of sight,” Tan told analysts on the call. The call hit a market jittery over the escalating price of the AI buildout. Investors are now posing a straightforward question: does all this data center spending actually deliver returns, or does it just drive up expenses?
March 5, 2026
SSR Mining’s $1.5 billion Turkey exit: Copler stake sale aims to clear a long-running overhang
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SSR Mining’s $1.5 billion Turkey exit: Copler stake sale aims to clear a long-running overhang

SSR Mining Inc announced it’s offloading its 80% interest in the Çöpler gold mine in Türkiye to Cengiz Holding A.S. for $1.5 billion in cash. The stock jumped over 12% Wednesday after the news broke. This deal is significant. Çöpler has cast a shadow on the shares ever since the mine halted operations following a 2024 landslide. That $1.5 billion cash infusion gives the company immediate flexibility to overhaul its portfolio. Analysts see the sale as a move to offload a tough-to-value asset, loaded with country and permitting risk—especially now, when investors aren’t tolerating uncertainty.
March 5, 2026
UiPath adds Switzerland data residency for GenAI Activities — why PATH investors are watching
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UiPath adds Switzerland data residency for GenAI Activities — why PATH investors are watching

UiPath, Inc has rolled out Switzerland as a data-residency option for both its Integration Service and GenAI Activities, according to release notes published Wednesday. The company noted that customer data will reside and be mirrored across several Swiss availability zones. Tougher data residency requirements are shaping how firms buy automation, especially in regulated sectors. According to its admin guide, UiPath’s Automation Cloud hosts customer data in different global regions, with the specific location tied to licensing choices and admin preferences.
March 5, 2026
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