Finance 27 February 2026 - 28 February 2026

Salesforce Stock Near 52-Week Low as AI Fears Drown Out Agentforce Growth
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Salesforce Stock Near 52-Week Low as AI Fears Drown Out Agentforce Growth

Salesforce shares fell 4.1% to $169.15 midday Thursday, nearing a 52-week low, as software stocks declined despite the company’s record quarterly revenue and expanded buyback. The drop followed news that Anthropic restricted access to its AI model after finding cybersecurity flaws, fueling concerns about software vulnerability. Salesforce’s fiscal 2027 revenue forecast missed Wall Street’s midpoint estimates.
April 9, 2026
Merck (MRK) stock price jumps after Keytruda survival data; Gardasil layoffs in focus next week
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Merck (MRK) stock price jumps after Keytruda survival data; Gardasil layoffs in focus next week

Merck shares closed up 3.8% Friday after reporting Keytruda cut the risk of death by 18% in a late-stage ovarian cancer trial. The company will lay off about 150 workers at a North Carolina Gardasil plant amid weak vaccine demand in China. Investors await management remarks at a March 3 health-care conference. Keytruda accounts for nearly half of Merck’s revenue, with major patents expiring from 2028.
February 28, 2026
Exxon Mobil stock price jumps as oil hits multi-month highs — what XOM traders watch next
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Exxon Mobil stock price jumps as oil hits multi-month highs — what XOM traders watch next

Exxon Mobil shares closed up 2.7% at $152.60 Friday, leading oil majors as crude prices hit multi-month highs. Brent settled at $72.48 a barrel and WTI at $67.02 after U.S.-Iran nuclear talks extended without a deal. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss a possible output increase. Saudi Aramco sold its first Jafurah condensate cargoes to U.S. majors, including Exxon.
February 28, 2026
American Express stock slides late Friday as hot inflation data bites — what investors watch next
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American Express stock slides late Friday as hot inflation data bites — what investors watch next

American Express shares dropped 7.3% Friday to $308.90 after a hotter-than-expected U.S. producer-price report triggered a selloff in financial stocks. The company filed plans for a new 2 million square foot headquarters at 2 World Trade Center, with construction set for 2026. Visa and Mastercard also fell. Traders now await next week’s U.S. jobs data.
February 28, 2026
Block stock price jumps as AI-driven layoffs and higher 2026 targets put XYZ back in play
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Block stock price jumps as AI-driven layoffs and higher 2026 targets put XYZ back in play

Block shares surged 16.8% to $63.68 Friday after the company announced plans to cut over 4,000 jobs, about 40% of its workforce, citing increased use of AI. The payments firm raised its 2026 profit target to $12.2 billion and projected stronger first-quarter results. The company said the impact of layoffs will show in profits by the second quarter. Investors await further details at a March 3 tech conference.
February 28, 2026
Intuit stock jumps as TurboTax owner flags higher tax-season spend, boosts dividend
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Intuit stock jumps as TurboTax owner flags higher tax-season spend, boosts dividend

Intuit shares closed up 3.7% at $409.03 Friday, rising less than 1% after hours. The company forecast third-quarter adjusted earnings below Wall Street estimates, citing higher tax-season marketing and support costs. Second-quarter revenue rose 17% to $4.65 billion, and the board raised the dividend to $1.20 per share. Trading volume more than doubled the 50-day average.
February 28, 2026
Goldman Sachs stock slides 7% as private-credit fears rattle banks — what traders watch next
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Goldman Sachs stock slides 7% as private-credit fears rattle banks — what traders watch next

Goldman Sachs shares closed down 7.4% at $860.22 Friday, following a sharp selloff in banks and asset managers after the collapse of UK mortgage lender Market Financial Solutions. Investors focused on risks in private credit as court documents revealed a £930 million collateral shortfall. Jefferies and other lenders with UK exposure also fell. Goldman’s asset management arm reported redemptions at GS Credit running below peers.
February 28, 2026
Gold price jumps near one-month high above $5,200 as Iran talks drag into weekend
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Gold price jumps near one-month high above $5,200 as Iran talks drag into weekend

Gold climbed to a one-month high Friday, with spot prices up 0.8% at $5,230.56 an ounce and U.S. April futures settling 1% higher at $5,247.90. Bullion has gained 7.6% in February, boosted by lower Treasury yields and U.S.-Iran headlines. The dollar index firmed, while U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in January. China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong increased to 20.585 metric tons last month.
February 28, 2026
Oracle stock sinks after hours as AI jitters hit tech; what to watch next week
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Oracle stock sinks after hours as AI jitters hit tech; what to watch next week

Oracle shares fell 4.6% to $145.40 in after-hours trading Friday, following a wider tech selloff and hotter-than-expected U.S. wholesale inflation data. Investors are watching next week’s jobs report and Oracle’s mid-March earnings for direction. The company recently announced plans to raise up to $50 billion for cloud expansion and extended its Red Bull Racing partnership.
February 28, 2026
Dell stock jumps 22% on $50 billion AI server outlook as buyback, dividend rise
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Dell stock jumps 22% on $50 billion AI server outlook as buyback, dividend rise

Dell shares jumped 21.9% to $148.08 Friday after the company forecast fiscal 2027 revenue of $138–$142 billion and projected AI-optimized server revenue of about $50 billion, up 103% year over year. Dell reported $33.38 billion in quarterly revenue and a $43 billion AI server backlog. The company raised its dividend 20% and expanded its buyback plan by $10 billion. Rising memory costs remain a risk to margins.
February 27, 2026
AMD stock slides as hot inflation data hits chips, with Meta and Nutanix AI deals in focus
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AMD stock slides as hot inflation data hits chips, with Meta and Nutanix AI deals in focus

AMD shares fell 1.72% to $200.18 Friday, extending losses as chip stocks and the Nasdaq declined. The drop followed AMD’s $250 million AI partnership with Nutanix and a supply deal with Meta that could reach $60 billion. Investors await AMD’s March 3 appearance at Morgan Stanley’s TMT conference for updates. A hotter U.S. producer price report also pressured tech stocks.
February 27, 2026
Micron stock slips as AI trade cools; S&P credit upgrade and March earnings in focus
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Micron stock slips as AI trade cools; S&P credit upgrade and March earnings in focus

Micron shares fell 0.8% to $412.14 Friday, capping a two-day drop of nearly 4% as chip stocks retreated after Nvidia’s earnings. S&P Global Ratings upgraded Micron’s credit to BBB, citing AI-driven growth and strong cash flow. The company’s new GDDR7 memory modules lag rivals in peak speed but add supply for GPU makers. Investors await Micron’s March 18 results for updates on memory pricing and demand.
February 27, 2026
Apple stock price drops 3% as Tim Cook teases a “big week” — what AAPL traders watch next
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Apple stock price drops 3% as Tim Cook teases a “big week” — what AAPL traders watch next

Apple shares fell 3.2% to $264.18 Friday, closing below $272.95 after heavy trading, and slipped 0.1% more after hours. CEO Tim Cook signaled a series of announcements starting Monday, with media invited to March 4 events in New York, London, and Shanghai. IDC warned rising memory costs could push average smartphone prices up 14% to $523 in 2026. Apple’s market value stood near $4 trillion.
February 27, 2026
Netflix stock price jumps 13% after Warner Bros bid exit; buybacks back in focus
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Netflix stock price jumps 13% after Warner Bros bid exit; buybacks back in focus

Netflix shares surged 13.4% to $95.91 after the company withdrew its bid for Warner Bros Discovery assets, citing unattractive financial terms. Paramount Skydance secured a $110 billion deal with Warner, with Netflix set to receive a $2.8 billion breakup fee. Co-CEOs said Netflix will invest $20 billion in content and resume share buybacks. Investors await further details on capital returns and strategy.
February 27, 2026
MercadoLibre stock rebounds late Friday — what’s next for MELI after target cuts
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MercadoLibre stock rebounds late Friday — what’s next for MELI after target cuts

MercadoLibre shares rose 0.8% to $1,755.16 Friday afternoon, recovering slightly after a two-day, 9% post-earnings drop. Management cited margin pressure from investments in shipping and credit, with operating margin down 5–6 points. Net revenue and financial income climbed 45% to $8.8 billion in Q4, but net income fell 13% to $559 million. Wall Street analysts cut price targets but maintained buy ratings.
February 27, 2026
Coinbase stock slides as COIN gives back a rally after 24/5 stock-trading push
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Coinbase stock slides as COIN gives back a rally after 24/5 stock-trading push

Coinbase shares fell 4.6% to $172.70 Friday after U.S. producer prices rose more than expected, shaking hopes for rate cuts and hitting risk assets. Coinbase this week launched commission-free stock and ETF trading for U.S. users, aiming to expand beyond crypto. Bitcoin dropped 3.5% to about $65,300. The new offering puts Coinbase in closer competition with Robinhood and SoFi.
February 27, 2026
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