PayPal stock holds near $47 after Stripe takeover report — what investors watch next
PayPal shares closed up 0.6% at $47.32 Wednesday, then slipped 0.3% after hours as takeover speculation
CrowdStrike stock rises on AI security deals as investors brace for March earnings
CrowdStrike shares closed up 3.7% at $363.29 Wednesday after recent losses, rebounding alongside broader software stocks. The company announced new AI-focused security partnerships with VAST Data and Commvault. Wall Street trimmed price
Western Digital stock jumps on S&P upgrade as debt paydown hits filings — what to watch next
Western Digital shares jumped 7.5% to $290.95 Wednesday after S&P Global Ratings raised its credit rating to investment grade, citing recent debt
Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps above $91, then cools as tariff and Iran risks stir safe-haven trade
Spot silver rose 2.38% to $89.09 an ounce Wednesday after hitting $91.42, according to Kitco. The metal had surged to a three-week
Robinhood stock jumps 6% then slips after hours as crypto-linked rally meets private-markets hype
Robinhood shares closed up 5.6% at $77.53, then slipped 1.1% after hours as bitcoin’s rebound drove gains in crypto-linked stocks. About 31.9
Workday stock hits a 52-week low after outlook, then rebounds — what’s next for WDAY?
Workday shares hit a five-year low Wednesday before closing up 2.2% at $133.16, then slipping 1.6% after hours. The company projected fiscal
Bitcoin price jumps toward $69,000 as ETF inflows return and Nvidia lifts risk mood
Bitcoin jumped 7.5% to $68,924 in late U.S. trade Wednesday, rebounding from earlier lows. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $257.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 24, reversing the previous day’s outflows. Ether rose 13% to $2,104. Traders await U.S. jobless claims and Fed remarks on Feb. 26.
Coinbase stock jumps 13% after it opens 24/5 stock trading — and Wall Street wants details
Coinbase shares jumped 13.5% to $183.94 on Wednesday after the company launched commission-free stock and ETF trading for all U.S. users. The
Intel stock price extends two-day run on SambaNova AI tie-up, but slips after-hours
Intel shares rose 1.65% to $46.88 Wednesday, then slipped 0.2% after hours, following news of a multi-year AI collaboration with SambaNova. SambaNova
MercadoLibre (MELI) stock tumbles after earnings: shipping and credit spend back in the spotlight
MercadoLibre shares fell 6.7% to $1,767.71 in after-hours trading Wednesday after missing quarterly profit estimates. Net income for the fourth quarter came
GOOG stock slips after hours as Google tests EU search changes, fine risk in focus
Alphabet Class C shares fell about 1% to $313.03 in after-hours trading Wednesday. A source said Google will soon test changes to
Meta stock edges up after hours as $60 billion AMD AI chip pact collides with U.S. power-cost spotlight
Meta shares rose 2.3% to $653.83 Wednesday after news of a $60 billion, five-year AI chip supply deal with AMD, which includes a warrant for Meta to buy up to 160 million AMD shares at $0.01 each if shipment targets are met. The White House plans to gather tech and energy firms March 4 for a pledge on data-center electricity costs as AI demand surges.
Apple stock rises as AAPL faces UK “backdoor” scrutiny and Spain antitrust heat
Apple shares closed up 0.7% at $274.16 on Wednesday, valuing the company at about $4.05 trillion. Shareholders rejected a proposal on China manufacturing exposure as CEO Tim Cook highlighted AI investment and dividend growth. U.S. lawmakers pressed the UK over an encryption “backdoor” order, while Spain’s regulator warned Apple of possible further fines.
Palantir stock price falls as insider sales filings pile up; what PLTR traders watch next
Palantir shares fell 3.4% after hours to $134.19 following a series of insider stock sales and news of a defense partnership with GE Aerospace. CEO Alex Karp sold 493,025 shares on Feb. 20 to cover taxes after RSUs vested, with other executives also disclosing sales. The iShares tech-software ETF dropped 4.7% on the day. Palantir forecast Q1 revenue of $1.53–$1.54 billion and 2026 revenue near $7.2 billion.
Tesla stock rises as lawsuits hit headlines; TSLA investors eye Nvidia next
Tesla shares closed up 1.6% at $415.94 after a U.S. judge allowed a hiring-bias lawsuit against the company to proceed. Tesla also sued California’s DMV over claims it used deceptive marketing for its driver-assist features. Investors watched Nvidia earnings and ongoing legal battles for signals on tech stocks. The Nasdaq rose 1.1% as tariff concerns eased.
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 to buy up to 160 million AMD shares at $0.01 each, tied to shipment and stock-price milestones. Shipments for Meta’s AI infrastructure are set to begin in the second half of 2026. Investors weighed revenue potential against dilution risk.
Mastercard stock price pops back above $510 — what’s driving MA and what traders watch next
Mastercard shares rose about 2.4% to $510.06 in Wednesday afternoon trading as payment stocks rebounded. The company announced a remittance partnership with Triple-A and agreed to sell SessionM to Capillary Technologies for $20 million. Traders watched Nvidia earnings and a new legal dispute over swipe-fee rules. Visa shares also gained roughly 2%.
Caterpillar stock holds near $768 as Wells Fargo lifts target to $870 — what investors watch next
Caterpillar shares were flat Wednesday after Wells Fargo raised its price target to $870 and maintained an “Overweight” rating. The company plans to unveil updated digital fleet tools and a refreshed Cat Rentals platform at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March. Caterpillar Financial Services issued $1.3 billion in new notes this week. Construction Industries Group President Rodney Michael Shurman sold 2,278 shares on Feb. 23.
Lithium price jumps after Zimbabwe export ban; Albemarle and Sigma Lithium stocks leap
China’s lithium carbonate spot prices jumped 6%–7% to 160,000–162,000 yuan per tonne on Wednesday after Zimbabwe halted exports of raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect. Sigma Lithium surged 26% in U.S. trading, while Albemarle and SQM also rose. Zimbabwe’s ban covers minerals already in transit and will remain until further notice.
Bloom Energy stock hits fresh highs as Citi starts coverage — what to watch next for BE
Bloom Energy shares climbed 6.8% to $177.46 Wednesday, extending a 2026 rally that has more than doubled the stock. Citigroup began coverage with a Neutral rating and a $162 price target, below current levels. Director Jeffrey Immelt reported gifting 4,000 shares, according to an SEC filing. Analyst price targets remain well under the current trading price.
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 its earnings. U.S. crude inventories jumped by 16 million barrels, sending oil prices lower. Axon Enterprise shares surged after strong earnings, while Workday fell on weak forecasts and job cuts. The Treasury auctioned five-year notes, with settlement set for March 2.
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 last week. Crude stockpiles jumped by 16 million barrels to 435.8 million, far exceeding analyst forecasts. The national average for regular gasoline stood at $2.975 a gallon, according to AAA. Oil futures slipped as traders focused on the large crude build and a record EIA adjustment factor.
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 by a 4% jump in refinancing, while home purchase applications dropped 5%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Homebuilder stocks slid, with the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF down 3.4%. The 10-year Treasury yield hovered near 4.05%.
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 crude build and distillate stocks still 5% below the five-year average. Brent crude fell to $70.65 a barrel. Traders await U.S.-Iran talks Thursday and the March 1 OPEC+ meeting.
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 $1.29 billion, CoinGlass reported. Around $7.1 million in XRP futures positions were liquidated. The move came as bitcoin climbed 8% to $69,470 and ether rose 12% to $2,074. No single XRP-specific headline drove the rally.
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 East tensions, prompting defensive buying across metals. The U.S. began collecting a 10% global import tariff Tuesday, with officials signaling some rates could rise to 15%. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. producer price data for further inflation signals.
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 gains in mining shares. Diageo dropped 12.7% after its new chief cut forecasts and halved the interim dividend. The FTSE 250 rose 0.5%. Hiscox announced a $300 million buyback; Aston Martin plans job cuts and reduced capital spending.
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 climbing 11% on overhaul plans. January trimmed-mean inflation rose to 3.4%, lifting bets on a May RBA rate hike. Fortescue reported a 23% profit jump and record iron ore shipments.
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.