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PayPal stock steadies in premarket as report cools Stripe takeover chatter
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27 February 2026
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PayPal stock steadies in premarket as report cools Stripe takeover chatter

PayPal shares rose 1.2% to $46.08 in Friday premarket trading after a volatile week driven by buyout speculation involving Stripe, which both firms declined to confirm. Semafor later reported no current sale talks are underway. Thursday’s session saw heavy trading and a 3.8% drop. PayPal is also promoting new embedded payment products and highlighted its ranking in the 2026 Evident AI Index for Payments.
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UiPath stock slips in premarket after 8% jump on agentic AI standards news
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UiPath stock slips in premarket after 8% jump on agentic AI standards news

UiPath shares slipped 0.47% to $10.66 in premarket trading Friday after jumping 7.75% Thursday on heavy volume. The move followed UiPath joining the Agentic AI Foundation, a group focused on standards for AI agents. Investors await the company’s March 11 earnings report. The stock remains well below its 52-week high of $19.84.
27 February 2026
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Ford stock price slips before the bell on 4.3 million-vehicle recall — what’s next

Ford stock price slips before the bell on 4.3 million-vehicle recall — what’s next

Ford shares slipped 0.3% premarket Friday after the company announced a U.S. recall affecting trailer lighting and braking systems on key models. The defect involves a software glitch in the integrated trailer module, with Ford planning an over-the-air update. About 1% of vehicles may be affected, with 405 warranty claims reported. No accidents, injuries, or fires have been linked to the issue.
27 February 2026
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IonQ stock jumps nearly 22% after results; 2026 revenue outlook and SkyWater deal in focus

IonQ stock jumps nearly 22% after results; 2026 revenue outlook and SkyWater deal in focus

IonQ shares jumped 21.7% to $40.88 after reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $61.9 million and a 2026 forecast above expectations. Trading volume reached 66.4 million shares. The company aims for an operational 256-qubit system by late 2026 and announced quantum-secured links in Romania. Wall Street targets diverged, with price estimates ranging from $35 to $100.
27 February 2026
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Intel stock price: INTC set for a tense open after SambaNova AI deal, as chip nerves linger

Intel stock price: INTC set for a tense open after SambaNova AI deal, as chip nerves linger

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27 February 2026
Intel shares fell 3% to $45.46 Thursday, breaking a two-day gain, as chip stocks slid following Nvidia’s drop despite strong results. Intel and SambaNova announced a multi-year AI-inference partnership, with Intel Capital joining SambaNova’s $350 million funding round. Kevin O’Buckley, head of Intel Foundry Services, is leaving for Qualcomm. Investors await U.S. inflation data Friday amid ongoing volatility in tech stocks.
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Plug Power stock slides in premarket after $132.5 million Project Gateway sale deal

Plug Power stock slides in premarket after $132.5 million Project Gateway sale deal

Plug Power shares fell 0.5% to $1.90 premarket Friday after announcing a deal to sell its Project Gateway site in New York to Stream Data Centers for at least $132.5 million. The sale, which could reach $142 million depending on conditions, is set to close by June 30, 2026, pending regulatory and contractual approvals. Plug closed Thursday at $1.91. The company’s next earnings report is due March 2.
27 February 2026
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EOSE stock: Eos Energy slips again premarket after brutal earnings selloff and softer 2026 outlook

EOSE stock: Eos Energy slips again premarket after brutal earnings selloff and softer 2026 outlook

Eos Energy shares fell 2.5% premarket Friday after a 39.4% drop Thursday, trading at $6.57. The company reported record Q4 revenue of $58 million but posted a $120.5 million quarterly net loss and set 2026 revenue guidance below consensus. Roth Capital cut its price target, citing execution risks. Eos said “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue as a going concern no longer exists.
27 February 2026
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AXS leadership reshuffle: Julie Lamb made chief talent officer, Jason Boxer promoted to CFO

AXS leadership reshuffle: Julie Lamb made chief talent officer, Jason Boxer promoted to CFO

27 February 2026
AXS promoted Julie Lamb to chief talent officer and Jason Boxer to chief financial officer, both reporting to CEO Bryan Perez. The moves come after recent appointments in technology and innovation leadership. Lamb and Boxer previously held senior vice president roles. AXS provides ticketing for over 1,600 sports and entertainment brands, including the LA28 Olympics and Coachella.
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CRISPR Therapeutics stock whipsaws again as takeover talk resurfaces — here’s what to watch

CRISPR Therapeutics stock whipsaws again as takeover talk resurfaces — here’s what to watch

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27 February 2026
CRISPR Therapeutics shares fell 1.9% to $60.55 in premarket trading Friday after an 11.85% surge Thursday on renewed takeover speculation flagged by Betaville, The Fly reported. The company reported $116 million in 2025 Casgevy revenue and ended the year with $1.98 billion in cash. Management is set to appear at investor conferences starting March 2.
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Dutch Bros stock (BROS) cools in premarket after a 6% pop — here’s what traders watch next

Dutch Bros stock (BROS) cools in premarket after a 6% pop — here’s what traders watch next

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27 February 2026
Dutch Bros shares fell 0.4% to $53.69 in premarket trading Friday after closing up 6.0% on Thursday. The stock has gained about 14% over three sessions. Investors are awaiting U.S. producer price data at 8:30 a.m. ET, which could impact rate expectations and growth stock valuations. Dutch Bros recently reported Q4 revenue up 29.4% to $443.6 million and forecast 2026 revenue near $2 billion.
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Zscaler stock slides 9% premarket after results; higher spend spooks traders

Zscaler stock slides 9% premarket after results; higher spend spooks traders

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27 February 2026
Zscaler shares dropped 8.6% to $152.99 in premarket trading after reporting a wider quarterly GAAP loss despite a 26% revenue increase and raised guidance. The company cited higher sales and R&D costs and flagged cautious IT spending on large deals. Annual recurring revenue rose 25% to $3.36 billion. Zscaler forecast April-quarter revenue of $834 million to $836 million.
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Paramount Skydance (PSKY) stock price pops in premarket as Netflix steps aside on Warner Bros deal

Paramount Skydance (PSKY) stock price pops in premarket as Netflix steps aside on Warner Bros deal

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27 February 2026
Paramount Skydance shares jumped 9.5% to $12.24 in premarket trading Friday after Netflix declined to match its $31-per-share bid for Warner Bros Discovery. California’s attorney general said the deal faces an open investigation, and analysts warned of possible regulatory challenges. Paramount’s offer includes a $7 billion termination fee and a ticking fee if closing is delayed past September 2026.
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Haleon PLC stock ticks up after earnings whiplash; here’s what matters for HLN shares

Haleon PLC stock ticks up after earnings whiplash; here’s what matters for HLN shares

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27 February 2026
Haleon shares rose 1% to 398.2 pence in early London trading Friday after sharp swings earlier in the week. The company reported 2025 revenue of £11.03 billion and forecast 3%-5% organic revenue growth for 2026, with a £500 million buyback planned. CEO Brian McNamara said U.S. growth is expected to return this year. Haleon’s next trading update is due April 29.
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GSK share price today: stock edges up after Japan and China reviews, plus $950 million 35Pharma deal

GSK share price today: stock edges up after Japan and China reviews, plus $950 million 35Pharma deal

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27 February 2026
GSK shares rose 0.74% to 2,183 pence by 0855 GMT after Japan and China accepted regulatory filings for two experimental liver-disease drugs. The company also agreed to buy Canada’s 35Pharma for $950 million, adding a pulmonary hypertension asset. GSK closed down 2.12% the previous session. Investors await first-quarter results on April 29.
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HSBC share price steadies near highs as investors weigh new targets and Singapore sale talk

HSBC share price steadies near highs as investors weigh new targets and Singapore sale talk

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27 February 2026
HSBC shares rose 0.4% to 1,404 pence in early London trade Friday, staying near recent highs after annual results. The bank reported 2025 pretax profit of $29.9 billion, down 7% after one-off charges, and approved a fourth interim dividend of $0.45 per share. HSBC has started a sale process for its Singapore life insurance manufacturing unit, seeking a valuation above $1 billion.
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RELX share price today: stock edges up as buybacks keep traders watching

RELX share price today: stock edges up as buybacks keep traders watching

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27 February 2026
RELX shares rose 0.5% to 2,537.78 pence in early London trading Friday, following gains of 6.25% and 4.55% earlier in the week. The company repurchased 500,000 shares Thursday and is running a £450 million buyback through March 20. RELX also applied for a block listing of 80,000 shares for an employee plan, with admission expected March 2. The next trading update is set for April 23.
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Rolls-Royce share price ticks up as RR.L steadies after big buyback, outlook lift

Rolls-Royce share price ticks up as RR.L steadies after big buyback, outlook lift

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27 February 2026
Rolls-Royce shares rose 0.5% to 1,359 pence in early London trading Friday, after a 9.1% surge Thursday that helped lift the FTSE 100 to a record close. The company reported £3.46 billion in 2025 operating profit and launched a share buyback of up to £2.3 billion, set to run through December 23. Rolls-Royce forecasts £4.0–£4.2 billion profit and £3.6–£3.8 billion free cash flow in 2026.
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Transurban share price rises as DRP adds 5.4 mln new securities; RBA rates back in play

Transurban share price rises as DRP adds 5.4 mln new securities; RBA rates back in play

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27 February 2026
Transurban shares rose 1.0% to A$14.34 Friday as the S&P/ASX 200 closed at a record high. The company issued 5,392,155 new stapled securities at A$13.8928 each under its distribution reinvestment plan. January inflation data beat forecasts, raising expectations for a Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike in May. Australia’s 10-year yield eased to 4.66%.
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Brambles share price rises as buy-back filing shows steady pace — what to watch next for ASX:BXB

Brambles share price rises as buy-back filing shows steady pace — what to watch next for ASX:BXB

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27 February 2026
Brambles Ltd closed up 0.6% at A$25.08 after disclosing it bought back 101,855 shares for A$2.55 million on Feb. 25, with total repurchases reaching 12.56 million shares. The company cancelled the latest shares, leaving 1,357,878,736 on issue. Brambles has flagged it may pause buy-backs if conditions change. The interim dividend goes ex-dividend March 11, with payment due April 9.
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Aristocrat Leisure share price jumps as buyback rolls on — what to watch next week

Aristocrat Leisure share price jumps as buyback rolls on — what to watch next week

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27 February 2026
Aristocrat Leisure closed up 2.1% at A$48.08 Friday after disclosing it bought back 223,219 shares for A$10.5 million the previous day. The company’s on-market buyback program, now set at A$1.5 billion, runs until March 2027. Traders are watching for changes in buyback pace and the next results update on May 13. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.25% for the week.
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Telstra share price ends higher on buyback filing as dividend timeline sharpens focus

Telstra share price ends higher on buyback filing as dividend timeline sharpens focus

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27 February 2026
Telstra shares closed up 0.8% at A$5.18 Friday after the company bought back nearly 1.9 million shares for A$9.9 million, part of a buyback now totaling A$671 million. The stock traded ex-dividend this week, with a 10.5 cent interim payout due March 27. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.25%. Telstra recently raised its buyback cap to A$1.25 billion following a strong earnings report.
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PLS Group (ASX:PLS) share price pulls back after lithium shock from Zimbabwe

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) share price pulls back after lithium shock from Zimbabwe

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27 February 2026
PLS Group shares fell 1.1% to A$5.19 on Friday, retracing part of Thursday’s 8.3% jump. The decline followed Zimbabwe’s immediate suspension of raw mineral and lithium concentrate exports, which triggered supply concerns. China’s lithium carbonate futures surged over 6% after the ban. Zimbabwe exported over 1.1 million metric tons of lithium-bearing concentrate to China in 2025.
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