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Palo Alto Networks stock dips after Zscaler stumble and hot U.S. inflation print jars software
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27 February 2026
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Palo Alto Networks stock dips after Zscaler stumble and hot U.S. inflation print jars software

Palo Alto Networks closed down 1% at $147.92 Friday after a volatile session, following a recent profit forecast cut tied to acquisition costs. Zscaler shares fell 9% post-earnings on a wider net loss. A hotter-than-expected U.S. Producer Price Index report triggered a broader tech and financial selloff. Investors now await the March 6 U.S. jobs report and upcoming earnings for further signals.
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NextEra Energy stock price rebounds after $2 billion equity-units deal as dilution stays in focus
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NextEra Energy stock price rebounds after $2 billion equity-units deal as dilution stays in focus

NextEra Energy shares rose 1.95% to $93.78 Friday after the company priced a $2 billion equity-units offering at $50 per unit, with annual distributions of 7.375%. Proceeds will fund power projects and repay short-term debt. The deal is set to close March 3. A separate filing showed a NextEra unit sold €1.75 billion in euro-denominated debt due 2056.
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Nvidia stock price slides again as NVDA selloff deepens after earnings beat

Nvidia stock price slides again as NVDA selloff deepens after earnings beat

Nvidia shares fell 3.3% to $178.79 on Friday, extending a post-earnings slide that began with a 5.5% drop Thursday, erasing $260 billion in market value. The company reported record quarterly revenue and raised its outlook but excluded China data center compute revenue from its current-quarter forecast. Investors cited concerns over AI spending returns and rising competition.
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Goldman Sachs stock sinks 7% as AI credit jitters and hot PPI hit banks

Goldman Sachs stock sinks 7% as AI credit jitters and hot PPI hit banks

Goldman Sachs shares fell 7.3% to $861.23 Friday, dragging the Dow down 660 points. Financial stocks sold off as AI-driven credit concerns intensified after U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in January. Goldman’s asset management arm reported a 3.5% redemption rate in private credit for Q4 and $568 million in new subscriptions on Feb. 1. Markets await ISM and jobs data for further direction.
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JPMorgan stock drops nearly 3% as credit jitters hit banks; jobs report looms

JPMorgan stock drops nearly 3% as credit jitters hit banks; jobs report looms

JPMorgan Chase shares fell 2.8% to $297.67 Friday amid a broad selloff in U.S. bank stocks and renewed credit contagion fears after a UK mortgage lender collapsed. A hotter-than-expected U.S. Producer Price Index added to rate uncertainty. Investors also sued JPMorgan and others over subprime auto securities. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped below 4% despite the inflation data.
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Nu Holdings stock slips again as Nubank earnings leave costs under a microscope

Nu Holdings stock slips again as Nubank earnings leave costs under a microscope

Nu Holdings shares slipped 0.27% to $15.02 Friday after a volatile reaction to fourth-quarter results showing net profit up 50% to $894.8 million. Analysts cited concerns over costs and the impact of a lower tax rate. Nu ended 2025 with 131 million customers and a 33% return on equity. The company highlighted a new reporting framework and noted ongoing regulatory steps in the U.S. and Mexico.
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Vertiv (VRT) stock slides as hot inflation data rattles AI plays; new Hut 8 deal in focus

Vertiv (VRT) stock slides as hot inflation data rattles AI plays; new Hut 8 deal in focus

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27 February 2026
Vertiv shares fell 3.8% to $249.34 in afternoon New York trading Friday, underperforming a weak U.S. market after hotter-than-expected producer price data. The company this week announced its new OneCore modular build approach and disclosed AI data-center collaborations in the U.S. and India. Investors watched for insider-related filings and awaited next week’s U.S. jobs report for signals on rate policy.
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CrowdStrike stock drops as hot PPI and fresh target cuts put CRWD back in focus

CrowdStrike stock drops as hot PPI and fresh target cuts put CRWD back in focus

CrowdStrike shares fell 4% to $365.67 Friday after U.S. wholesale inflation rose 0.5% in January, pressuring software stocks. Analysts trimmed price targets but kept buy ratings ahead of CrowdStrike’s March 3 earnings, where consensus expects $0.74 per share. The company launched its FalconID authentication product Thursday. Peers like Zscaler also dropped after reporting losses.
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Caterpillar stock slides as hot inflation data hits cyclicals — what to watch next week

Caterpillar stock slides as hot inflation data hits cyclicals — what to watch next week

Caterpillar shares fell 2.1% to $737.09 Friday afternoon, retreating from recent highs as Wall Street dropped on renewed inflation concerns. Wells Fargo raised its price target for Caterpillar to $870, but higher-than-expected U.S. producer prices fueled bets the Federal Reserve will delay rate cuts. Traders are watching next week’s jobs report and the CONEXPO-CON/AGG show for demand signals.
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Oil prices jump on Iran deal jitters as Brent nears $73; OPEC+ meeting next

Oil prices jump on Iran deal jitters as Brent nears $73; OPEC+ meeting next

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27 February 2026
Crude oil prices climbed Friday, with WTI up 2.2% at $66.66 a barrel and Brent at $72.43, after the U.S. military moved forces into the Middle East. Traders cited supply risks from U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting. Analysts noted a $4–$10 risk premium in prices, despite forecasts of oversupply later in 2026. Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia increased exports to buffer the market.
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Mortgage rates today slide toward 6% as Rocket (RKT) stock climbs on earnings, Compass-Redfin deal

Mortgage rates today slide toward 6% as Rocket (RKT) stock climbs on earnings, Compass-Redfin deal

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27 February 2026
Rocket Companies shares rose 2.65% to $18.21 after reporting $2.69 billion in Q4 revenue and announcing a three-year listings partnership with Compass. Freddie Mac’s weekly 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell below 6% for the first time since September 2022. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs report and the March Fed meeting for further direction on rates.
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Nvidia stock slides again, dragging AI shares as Wall Street questions the payoff

Nvidia stock slides again, dragging AI shares as Wall Street questions the payoff

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27 February 2026
Nvidia shares fell 2.4% Friday, extending losses after a steep drop post-earnings, and pulling other AI-linked tech stocks lower. The Dow dropped 1.22%, S&P 500 lost 0.66%, and Nasdaq slid 0.99% in late morning trading. Hotter-than-expected U.S. producer prices fueled inflation concerns and pressured high-valuation tech names. Global equity fund inflows hit a five-week low as investors grew cautious.
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Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps near $94 and SLV rallies — what traders watch next week

Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps near $94 and SLV rallies — what traders watch next week

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27 February 2026
Spot silver jumped 5.9% to $93.54 an ounce by midday in New York, rebounding after Thursday’s drop as investors sought safe havens amid Middle East tensions and falling U.S. Treasury yields. The U.S. dollar strengthened after January producer prices beat forecasts. U.S. silver futures rose 7.5% to $94.11. The iShares Silver Trust ETF gained 5% to $84.66.
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Dow Jones today: Why the index is down more than 600 points on inflation and AI nerves

Dow Jones today: Why the index is down more than 600 points on inflation and AI nerves

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27 February 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped over 600 points, or 1.22%, by midday Friday after January’s producer inflation rose 0.5%, exceeding forecasts. S&P 500 and Nasdaq also fell, heading for their worst month since March 2025. American Express and Goldman Sachs accounted for most of the Dow’s decline. Investors focused on upcoming jobs and inflation data before the Fed’s March meeting.
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Corning stock price today: GLW steadies after Thursday slide as Wall Street lifts targets

Corning stock price today: GLW steadies after Thursday slide as Wall Street lifts targets

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27 February 2026
Corning shares fell 0.5% to $149.60 in midday Friday trading after a 6.3% drop Thursday, with about 6 million shares changing hands. UBS raised its price target to $171 but trimmed long-term estimates, while Citigroup lifted its target to $170. The company is meeting investors Friday at Susquehanna’s annual tech conference. Thursday was the ex-dividend date for Corning’s $0.28 quarterly payout.
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CoreWeave stock slides nearly 19% as $35 billion spending plan jolts investors (CRWV)

CoreWeave stock slides nearly 19% as $35 billion spending plan jolts investors (CRWV)

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27 February 2026
CoreWeave shares dropped 19% to $79.09 by midday Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of $30–35 billion, more than double 2025 levels. Management warned of near-term margin pressure as it accelerates AI data-center expansion. The company posted a Q4 net loss of $452 million on $1.572 billion revenue. JPMorgan and Stifel cut their price targets, citing margin concerns and higher spending.
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UnitedHealth stock today: UNH rises on dividend return as Medicare Advantage rates near a key deadline

UnitedHealth stock today: UNH rises on dividend return as Medicare Advantage rates near a key deadline

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27 February 2026
UnitedHealth Group shares rose 1.72% to $291.60 by 11:44 a.m. EST Friday, outperforming a weaker market. The company authorized a $2.21 quarterly dividend, payable March 17. Medicare Advantage enrollment fell in seven states for 2026, with UnitedHealth’s count down over 5% but still leading at 9.3 million. The final 2027 Medicare Advantage rate announcement is expected by April 6.
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Visa stock steadies after Argentina deal closes, with hot U.S. inflation data in focus

Visa stock steadies after Argentina deal closes, with hot U.S. inflation data in focus

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27 February 2026
Visa shares slipped 0.1% to $316.37 after the company said it completed its acquisition of Prisma Medios de Pago and Newpay in Argentina. The deal remains subject to regulatory review. U.S. wholesale inflation data weighed on equities, with producer prices rising more than expected in January. Investors await Visa’s next earnings report on April 28.
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Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock dips after hot U.S. inflation print; CFO set for Morgan Stanley talk

Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock dips after hot U.S. inflation print; CFO set for Morgan Stanley talk

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27 February 2026
Booking Holdings shares fell about 1% to $4,208.76 in late-morning Friday trading after U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in January, above forecasts. The company said CFO Ewout Steenbergen will speak at a Morgan Stanley conference on March 3. Booking’s stock remains about 28% below its 52-week high. Expedia and Airbnb shares traded slightly higher.
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Oracle (ORCL) stock price drops as AI-spending doubts bite again, with March earnings next test

Oracle (ORCL) stock price drops as AI-spending doubts bite again, with March earnings next test

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27 February 2026
Oracle shares fell 3.7% to $144.69 in morning trading Friday, despite an Oppenheimer upgrade earlier in the week. The decline followed broader tech-sector selling and investor concerns over the payoff from heavy AI spending. Oracle traded between $145.15 and $152.50 during the session. Investors await Oracle’s next earnings report, scheduled for March 9.
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Dell shares surge after AI server forecast points to $50 billion haul in fiscal 2027

Dell shares surge after AI server forecast points to $50 billion haul in fiscal 2027

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27 February 2026
Dell shares surged 17.5% Friday after the company projected its AI server revenue would double to about $50 billion in fiscal 2027. Dell forecast total revenue of $138–$142 billion for the year and raised its dividend and buyback plan. Fourth-quarter revenue reached a record $33.4 billion. Higher memory-chip costs remain a key risk for margins and PC demand.
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Why AMD stock is down: hot U.S. wholesale inflation and Nvidia slump weigh on Advanced Micro Devices

Why AMD stock is down: hot U.S. wholesale inflation and Nvidia slump weigh on Advanced Micro Devices

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27 February 2026
Advanced Micro Devices shares fell 1.6% to $200.43 in mid-morning New York trade Friday, tracking declines across chip stocks after U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in January, above forecasts. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped about 1.1%. Nvidia shares also fell Thursday despite strong results. Investors are watching for Broadcom earnings March 4 and the U.S. jobs report March 6.
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Netflix stock jumps as NFLX walks away from Warner Bros bid, easing deal fears

Netflix stock jumps as NFLX walks away from Warner Bros bid, easing deal fears

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27 February 2026
Netflix shares jumped 9% Friday after the company said it would not raise its offer for Warner Bros Discovery assets, stepping back from a potential bidding war. Warner Bros said Paramount Skydance’s $31-a-share proposal triggered a four-day match window for Netflix. Paramount Skydance shares rose about 5%. Investors await Netflix’s next public comments on March 4.
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Amazon stock dips after $50B OpenAI bet as AWS pushes deeper into AI

Amazon stock dips after $50B OpenAI bet as AWS pushes deeper into AI

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27 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 0.9% to $206.05 after disclosing a $50 billion investment and partnership with OpenAI, including a $35 billion equity commitment and a $15 billion share purchase due March 31. AWS will distribute OpenAI’s enterprise platform and supply Trainium chips. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 were down about 1%. U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in January, higher than expected.
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Micron stock slips in early trade despite S&P credit upgrade as investors eye March 18 results

Micron stock slips in early trade despite S&P credit upgrade as investors eye March 18 results

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27 February 2026
Micron shares fell 0.8% to $412.09 early Friday, following a 3.1% drop Thursday, as tech stocks slid. S&P Global Ratings upgraded Micron’s credit to BBB with a positive outlook, citing AI-driven cash flow. IDC warned of a record smartphone shipment decline in 2026 due to rising memory prices. Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate Micron’s new facility in India on Saturday.
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