Finance 27 February 2026

AudioCodes Gains Almost 8% in Short Week as AUDC Traders Watch AI and Jobs Numbers

AudioCodes Gains Almost 8% in Short Week as AUDC Traders Watch AI and Jobs Numbers

AudioCodes shares closed at $9.84 Friday, up 1.34% for the day and 7.9% for the week, recovering ground lost after early-May earnings. The company last reported Q1 revenue of $62.1 million and GAAP net income of $2 million. No new financial updates have been issued since May 5. U.S. markets reopen Monday, with traders awaiting June 5 jobs data.
May 31, 2026
Trade Desk stock edges lower premarket as weak outlook and downgrades keep heat on TTD

Trade Desk stock edges lower premarket as weak outlook and downgrades keep heat on TTD

The Trade Desk shares fell 0.7% to $23.78 premarket Friday after a weak Q1 outlook and multiple analyst downgrades. The stock dropped 4.81% Thursday on heavy volume, following a 16% slide after earnings. Loop Capital cut its target to $25, while New Street set a $17 target. The company reported Q4 revenue of $847 million and forecast Q1 revenue of at least $678 million.
February 27, 2026
Ondas (ONDS) stock in focus before Friday’s open after a late-week lift and insider filing

Ondas (ONDS) stock in focus before Friday’s open after a late-week lift and insider filing

Ondas Inc. shares closed up 1.46% at $10.45 on Thursday, with 67.39 million shares traded. A recent SEC filing showed CFO Neil Laird received 12,500 shares after restricted stock units vested. The company’s Sentrycs unit delivered counter-drone systems to German police, and Ondas agreed to acquire UK-based Rotron Aero. Quarterly and annual results are expected in March.
February 27, 2026
Nvidia stock price steadies before the open after rare post-earnings drop in NVDA

Nvidia stock price steadies before the open after rare post-earnings drop in NVDA

Nvidia shares rose 0.4% in premarket trading Friday after a 5.5% drop the previous session, trading near $184.89 and valuing the company at about $4.5 trillion. The chipmaker reported fourth-quarter revenue of $68.1 billion, up 73% year-over-year, and forecasted $78 billion for the first quarter. Investors remain focused on AI spending returns and rising competition.
February 27, 2026
American Airlines stock slips in premarket after Miami airport expansion lift fades

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
NuScale Power (SMR) stock drops in premarket after $1 billion share-sale plan

NuScale Power (SMR) stock drops in premarket after $1 billion share-sale plan

NuScale Power shares fell 5.6% to $12.58 in U.S. premarket trading Friday after the company launched a new $1 billion at-the-market stock offering. NuScale ended 2025 with $1.3 billion in liquidity and reported a net loss of $664.5 million for the year. The company raised $750 million in the fourth quarter through a prior ATM program. Investors are watching for dilution risk and progress on contract signings.
February 27, 2026
Proximus stock price plunges as dividend cut jars investors — what to watch next on PROX.BR

Proximus stock price plunges as dividend cut jars investors — what to watch next on PROX.BR

Proximus shares fell about 17% to 6.89 euros after the Belgian telecom group halved its annual dividend to 0.30 euro per share and outlined up to 1.25 billion euros in infrastructure spending. The company reported full-year EBITDA of 2.3 billion euros, beating forecasts, but flagged a 275 million euro goodwill impairment and a plan to cut 1,200 jobs by 2030.
February 27, 2026
UK Mortgage Approvals Set to Rise in H1 2026 as Broker Flags “Positive Momentum”

UK Mortgage Approvals Set to Rise in H1 2026 as Broker Flags “Positive Momentum”

Alexander Hall forecasts UK mortgage purchase approvals to average 62,286 in Q1 and 64,196 in Q2 2026, with remortgage approvals rising to 48,257 by Q2. The firm cites competitive pricing and more deals as drivers. UK Finance says 1.8 million fixed-rate mortgages are set to expire. The Bank of England held its rate at 3.75% in February, with future moves uncertain.
February 27, 2026
Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock slips in premarket after Neutron delay despite record Q4 revenue

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock slips in premarket after Neutron delay despite record Q4 revenue

Rocket Lab shares fell 4.9% to $69.11 premarket after delaying the first Neutron rocket launch to late 2026 following a tank test failure. The company reported record quarterly revenue of $180 million and a loss of 9 cents per share. Rocket Lab ended 2025 with a $1.85 billion backlog and completed acquisitions of Optical Support and Precision Components.
February 27, 2026
Caterpillar stock jumps in premarket on fresh price-target hike after sharp Thursday drop

Caterpillar stock jumps in premarket on fresh price-target hike after sharp Thursday drop

Caterpillar shares rose about 2% in premarket trading Friday after Wells Fargo raised its price target to $870. The stock had dropped 1.8% Thursday, weighing on the Dow. Analysts cited growth in U.S. power and data center construction, but tariff-related costs could reach $2.6 billion in 2026. CEO Joe Creed and Construction chief Rod Shurman are set to speak at CONEXPO on March 5.
February 27, 2026
CoreWeave (CRWV) stock price drops in premarket after hefty 2026 spending plan and soft Q1 view

CoreWeave (CRWV) stock price drops in premarket after hefty 2026 spending plan and soft Q1 view

CoreWeave shares dropped 10.6% to $87.33 in premarket trading Friday after the company warned of higher 2026 spending and margin pressure. Fourth-quarter revenue rose to $1.57 billion, but net loss widened to $452 million as interest expense increased. The company forecast 2026 revenue of $12–13 billion and capital expenditures of $30–35 billion. Revenue backlog stood at $66.8 billion at year-end.
February 27, 2026
Netflix stock jumps in premarket after Warner Bros bid exit, as buybacks come back into view

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
Anglo American share price snaps back as miners lift Europe; De Beers sale in focus

Anglo American share price snaps back as miners lift Europe; De Beers sale in focus

Anglo American shares rose 1.9% to 3,758 pence by 09:40 GMT in London, rebounding after a 3.6% drop Thursday. CEO Duncan Wanblad said De Beers bidders are consortia and a sale could split Anglo’s stake. De Beers posted a $511 million EBITDA loss in 2025, with Anglo recording a $2.3 billion impairment. Investors await Anglo’s April 28 production report for further updates.
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  • Rio Tinto and Scentre Group Shares: ASX Blue Chip Investment Insights
    May 30, 2026, 10:23 PM EDT. Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX:RIO) shares have gained 25.7% in 2025, with the mining giant boasting a solid CY24 return on equity (ROE) of 20.3% and a dividend yield averaging 6.8% over five years. Rio, the world's second-largest mining firm, focuses on commodities like iron ore, critical for steel production. Scentre Group (ASX:SCG), managing 42 Westfield-branded shopping centres valued over $34 billion, holds a high occupancy rate above 99%, with a CY23 ROE of 1.0% and a 4.8% dividend yield since 2019. RIO's lower debt/equity ratio (23.9%) versus SCG's 87.3% signals differing financial structures. While these metrics suggest potential blue-chip qualities, investors should conduct comprehensive valuation before deciding.