Micron stock price rises as MU sets March 18 earnings date and traders watch Nvidia
Micron Technology shares rose 2.6% to $428.69 after the company set March 18 for its fiscal
AMD stock slips after Meta AI chip pact rally as investors weigh warrant dilution
AMD shares closed down 1.5% at $210.74 on Wednesday, reversing part of Tuesday’s 8.8% jump after announcing a major AI chip supply deal with Meta. The agreement includes a warrant allowing Meta
US economic calendar today: Wall Street climbs as Nvidia looms and oil data jars energy
U.S. stocks climbed Wednesday, with the S&P 500 up 0.67% and the Nasdaq 1.07% at midday as Nvidia rose 2.2% ahead of
Gasoline prices near $3 as RBOB futures rise after surprise U.S. inventory data
U.S. gasoline futures rose 1.5 cents to $2.245 a gallon Wednesday after government data showed gasoline inventories fell by 1 million barrels
Mortgage rates today dip to 6.04% — but housing stocks slide as Fed watch intensifies
U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates fell to 6.04%, the lowest since 2022, Bankrate reported Wednesday. Mortgage applications rose 0.4% last week, driven
Heating Oil Price Today: ULSD futures jump 3% as crude wobbles on U.S. stock data
NY Harbor ULSD front-month futures jumped 3.3% to $2.6714 a gallon Wednesday, outpacing crude after U.S. data showed a 16 million barrel
Oil prices slip on surprise U.S. crude build as Iran talks, OPEC+ meeting loom
U.S. crude inventories rose by 16 million barrels last week, pushing Brent down to $70.65 and WTI to $65.37 a barrel. The EIA’s adjustment factor hit a record 2.7 million barrels per day, adding uncertainty. Traders are watching U.S.-Iran talks set for Feb. 26 and the OPEC+ meeting on March 1.
XRP price today jumps near $1.47 as short liquidations build and traders eye the next macro cue
XRP jumped about 8% to $1.47 in the past 24 hours, with futures trading volume reaching $5.27 billion and spot volume at
Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps back above $90 as tariff uncertainty jolts safe havens
Spot silver rose about 4% to $90.67 an ounce Wednesday, after briefly topping $91. The jump followed new U.S. tariffs and Middle
FTSE 100 record close: HSBC jumps, Diageo tumbles, miners lift UK stocks
Britain’s FTSE 100 closed up 1.18% at a record 10,806.41, driven by HSBC’s 7.9% surge after raising its profitability target and strong
Australia stock market today: ASX 200 hits record close as Woolworths, WiseTech jump despite hot CPI
The S&P/ASX 200 closed at a record 9,128.30 on Wednesday, up 1.2%, led by Woolworths surging 13% after strong earnings and WiseTech
Eli Lilly stock price today: LLY slips as Zepbound pen rollout meets Novo’s trial, price-cut shocks
Eli Lilly shares fell 0.8% to $1,033.36 by midday Wednesday after two days of volatility in obesity-drug stocks. The drop followed Novo Nordisk’s decision to cut U.S. list prices for Wegovy and Ozempic by up to 50% starting in 2027. Traders cited shifting focus from supply concerns to pricing pressure. Lilly recently launched a new four-dose KwikPen for its Zepbound weight-loss drug at $299 per month.
UnitedHealth stock rebounds as UNH dividend date lands and Hemsley option filing hits tape
UnitedHealth shares rose 2.8% to $281.50 by midday Wednesday after two days of declines. The company declared a $2.21-per-share quarterly dividend, payable March 17 to shareholders of record on March 9. A new SEC filing showed the board tightened stock option terms for chair and CEO Stephen Hemsley, requiring him to hold net shares until 2030.
Coherent (COHR) stock jumps 7% to a new high — why the shares are moving now
Coherent Corp shares rose over 7% to $273.26 by midday Wednesday, hitting a new 52-week high and surpassing average analyst price targets. The move outpaced broader indexes, with the Nasdaq up 1.17%. Morgan Stanley raised its target to $250 but kept a “Hold” rating. Coherent’s next major event is its Technology Innovation Briefing on March 17.
IBM stock price today: shares rebound as UBS upgrade helps steady post-AI selloff
IBM shares climbed 4% to $238.74 by midday Wednesday, rebounding after a 13% drop Monday triggered by concerns over AI tools automating COBOL code modernization. UBS upgraded IBM to Neutral, maintaining a $236 price target. The selloff followed a blog from Anthropic claiming AI could speed up mainframe code updates, raising fears for IBM’s consulting and services revenue. IBM disputed the impact, citing platform security and resilience.
AppLovin stock jumps about 7% as tech rallies — and the SEC cloud still hangs over APP
AppLovin shares jumped 7.5% to $422.66 in midday trading Wednesday, rebounding after sharp swings earlier in the week. The move tracked gains in U.S. tech stocks ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The SEC’s “active and ongoing” investigation into AppLovin remains a key concern for investors.
Coinbase stock jumps after 24/5 U.S. stock trading rollout and Yahoo Finance tie-up
Coinbase shares jumped 11.8% to $181.10 Wednesday after opening U.S. stock and ETF trading to all eligible users. The platform now offers 24/5, zero-commission trading with $1 fractional shares, using Apex for clearing and custody. Traders are watching early adoption and management’s March 3 appearance at a Morgan Stanley conference. Bitcoin traded near $67,880, up 5% in 24 hours.
Applied Materials stock jumps near 52-week high as chip toolmakers rally ahead of Nvidia earnings
Applied Materials shares rose 3.6% to $391.61 by late morning, trading near a 52-week high ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. Director Judy Bruner sold 3,969 shares on Feb. 23 at prices around $376–$378, according to a regulatory filing. Lam Research and KLA also gained as investors watched for signs of continued AI-driven demand in the chip sector.
Workday stock slides as weak subscription outlook feeds AI nerves; WDAY near multi-year low
Workday shares fell 6.3% to $130.23 Wednesday after the company forecast fiscal 2027 subscription revenue below Wall Street estimates, citing delays in closing large enterprise deals. The stock earlier hit a five-year low of $125.86. Workday reported fourth-quarter subscription revenue of $2.36 billion and a full-year total of $8.83 billion. Traders are watching Salesforce earnings for signals on broader software demand.
First Solar stock drops 16% as 2026 outlook jars investors — tariffs and permits in focus
First Solar shares fell 15.6% to $205.40 after the company forecast 2026 net sales of $4.9–$5.2 billion, missing analyst estimates. Management cited new tariffs, permitting delays, and policy uncertainty. The stock touched a session low of $196.45. Analysts downgraded the stock and cut price targets following the outlook.
Amazon stock price today: AMZN ticks up as AWS optimism meets fresh antitrust pressure
Amazon shares rose 0.9% to $210.34 by 10:36 a.m. EST Wednesday, tracking Nasdaq gains. The stock faces pressure from heavy AI spending and regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. and Europe. In Spain, the CNMC warned of a possible fine over contract clauses, while California’s attorney general pressed an antitrust case focused on Amazon’s “Buy Box.” AWS chief Matthew Garman sold 17,751 shares on Feb. 23.
Western Digital stock jumps 7% after S&P upgrade as debt cleanup hits filings
Western Digital shares jumped 7.5% to $290.79 in mid-morning trade after S&P raised its credit rating to BBB-, citing debt reduction and a net-cash outlook. SEC filings showed the company eliminated preferred stock and redeemed senior notes due 2029 and 2032. Chief Legal Officer Cynthia Tregillis sold 438 shares under a pre-arranged plan. Rival Seagate Technology also gained about 5.5%.
Google stock price today: Alphabet GOOG edges up as Wall Street waits on Nvidia
Alphabet Class C shares rose 0.3% to $311.77 Wednesday after Wells Fargo upgraded the stock, citing an edge in AI capacity. The move steadied Alphabet following a two-day slide as investors awaited Nvidia’s earnings report due after the bell.
MercadoLibre stock tumbles as MELI hits 52-week low after Q4 results
MercadoLibre shares fell about 9% to $1,748.10 Wednesday, hitting a new 52-week low after fourth-quarter profit missed estimates. Net income reached $559 million, below analysts’ $587 million forecast, as heavy spending and a 90% jump in the credit portfolio squeezed margins. Operating margin dropped to 10.1% from 13.5% a year earlier. Cantor Fitzgerald and others cut their price targets after the results.
Microsoft stock rebounds as Japan antitrust raid targets Azure; Nvidia earnings in focus
Microsoft shares rose 2.5% to $398.72 Wednesday morning after Japan’s Fair Trade Commission raided Microsoft Japan’s offices over alleged anticompetitive Azure cloud practices. The stock traded between $390.21 and $399.11. Microsoft said it is cooperating with the investigation. Investors weighed the probe against ongoing heavy AI infrastructure spending.
AMD stock cools after Meta chip deal pop as traders weigh warrants and Nvidia earnings
AMD shares fell 0.3% to $213.26 Wednesday after jumping 8.8% Tuesday on news of a Meta Platforms deal worth up to $60 billion over five years. The agreement includes performance-based warrants for Meta to buy up to 160 million AMD shares at $0.01 each, tied to chip purchases and stock price targets. Investors are awaiting Nvidia’s results for further signals on AI chip demand.
Circle (CRCL) stock jumps after USDC stablecoin growth lifts revenue — what investors watch next
Circle shares jumped over 20% early Wednesday after fourth-quarter revenue beat estimates, driven by a 72% surge in USDC circulation to $75.3 billion. Reserve income rose to $733 million, with total revenue reaching $770 million, above analysts’ forecasts. Distribution and transaction costs increased to $461 million. Investors remain focused on rate sensitivity and rising expenses.
Braze stock price today: BRZE slips early after sharp rebound as investors size up AI headlines
Braze shares dropped 1.7% to $17.03 in early Wednesday trading, following a 9.8% surge the previous day. The stock’s swing tracked moves in software names after U.S. consumer confidence data and new AI product announcements. Braze’s next earnings report is expected in late March. The company last posted quarterly revenue of $190.8 million and a GAAP operating loss.
Nvidia stock in focus ahead of earnings as options price a 5% swing for NVDA
Nvidia shares rose about 1% at Wednesday’s open, trading at $194.49 ahead of quarterly results due after the close. Options markets are pricing a 5.5% swing post-earnings, with traders focused on guidance, Blackwell chip production, and gross margins. Advanced Micro Devices announced a major AI chip deal with Meta on Tuesday, intensifying competition. Analyst estimates for Nvidia’s revenue hover near $66 billion.
Vertex (VERX) stock slips after Tuesday pop as insider buy and fresh 10-K hit tape
Vertex shares fell 1.1% to $13.12 in early Wednesday trading after jumping 10.2% the previous day. Director Eric Andersen disclosed buying 40,000 shares at an average $12.91 on Feb. 20. The company filed its annual report late Tuesday and expects 2026 revenue of $823.5 million to $831.5 million, with 25% cloud revenue growth. Investors await the next quarterly update in May.
Thomson Reuters stock in focus after $600 million buyback plan and $605 million cash return
Thomson Reuters shares rose 1.6% premarket Wednesday after announcing a $600 million buyback and $605 million capital return, paired with a share consolidation. The stock surged 11% Tuesday after its AI tool CoCounsel reached one million users. The capital return plan needs shareholder and court approval, with a vote set for April 28. The buyback becomes effective February 27.
Westlake stock jumps 12% on earnings update — what WLK traders watch before the open
Westlake shares jumped 12% to $104.17 Tuesday after the company reported a Q4 net loss of $544 million on $2.5 billion in sales, citing $511 million in shutdown and restructuring costs. CFO Steven Bender will retire once a successor is named. The board expanded to 14 members, adding CEO Jean-Marc Gilson and Bhavesh V. Patel as directors. Shares fell 2.6% after hours to $101.39.
TeraWulf stock ticks up in premarket after 12% surge, with earnings next
TeraWulf Inc rose 1.8% to $17.87 in premarket trading Wednesday after surging 12% and hitting a 52-week high of $18.03 on Tuesday. The bitcoin miner reports fourth-quarter results Thursday, as bitcoin trades near $66,415, up 5.5% from the prior close.
Keysight stock price: KEYS sticks above $300 after guidance jolt — what traders watch next
Keysight Technologies shares rose 0.8% premarket Wednesday after surging 23.1% Tuesday, following stronger-than-expected Q1 results and an upbeat outlook. The company reported $1.60 billion in revenue and $2.17 adjusted EPS, forecasting Q2 revenue up to $1.71 billion. BofA and UBS raised price targets to $340. The outlook excludes potential tariff impacts from a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Beam Therapeutics (BEAM) stock edges up premarket after 14% jump on results, $500 million facility
Beam Therapeutics rose 0.7% to $32.50 premarket Wednesday after a 14% jump Tuesday, following news of a $500 million loan facility with Sixth Street and a longer cash runway into mid-2029. The company flagged a new PKU program and upcoming clinical updates for its liver pipeline. Investors await Phase 1/2 BEAM-302 data by the end of Q1.
SoundHound AI stock jumps premarket as new Sales Assist agent debuts, earnings loom
SoundHound AI shares rose 3.1% to $8.62 in premarket trading Wednesday after the company launched its “Sales Assist” voice AI agent for retail teams. The stock jumped 6.8% Tuesday on heavy volume. SoundHound will report fourth-quarter and full-year results after markets close Thursday. Demos of the new product are scheduled for Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week.