Today: 2 March 2026
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Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

ASX 200 today: Australia shares seen softer after tariff uncertainty jars banks, tech

ASX 200 today: Australia shares seen softer after tariff uncertainty jars banks, tech

ASX 200 futures traded around 8,988 early Tuesday, about 0.4% below Monday’s close after the index fell 0.61% on U.S. tariff uncertainty. Growth stocks and banks dropped, while resources and gold miners outperformed. The Australian dollar slipped 0.2% to 70.68 U.S. cents. Traders await January inflation data due Wednesday.
23 February 2026
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Intel Corporation stock price dips as tariffs rattle tech — what INTC traders watch next

Intel Corporation stock price dips as tariffs rattle tech — what INTC traders watch next

Intel shares fell 0.7% to $43.81 in late-morning trading Monday as tariff uncertainty pressured U.S. chip stocks. The stock is down about 19% from its January high. Nvidia rose 0.6% ahead of its Feb. 25 earnings, while AMD and Taiwan Semiconductor slipped. President Trump’s new 15% tariff on all imports has left investors uncertain about timing and exemptions.
23 February 2026
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Palo Alto Networks stock slips as tariff jitters and AI code-security buzz hit PANW

Palo Alto Networks stock slips as tariff jitters and AI code-security buzz hit PANW

Palo Alto Networks shares fell 2.5% to $144.96 Monday as software stocks slid after President Trump announced a new 15% global tariff. CrowdStrike, Zscaler, and Fortinet also dropped sharply. Palo Alto’s decline followed last week’s profit forecast cut and news of $2.3 billion in CyberArk-related costs. The S&P 500 software and services index was down nearly 3%.
23 February 2026
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Salesforce stock slides as tariff uncertainty and a Morgan Stanley target cut sharpen focus on earnings

Salesforce stock slides as tariff uncertainty and a Morgan Stanley target cut sharpen focus on earnings

Salesforce shares fell 5.6% to $174.70 in late-morning trading Monday, dragging down the Dow as software stocks slumped on renewed tariff concerns. President Trump announced a new 15% global duty after a Supreme Court ruling. Investors await Salesforce’s Feb. 25 earnings for signals on demand and AI tool adoption. Morgan Stanley cut its price target on the stock to $287 from $398.
23 February 2026
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CoreWeave stock rebounds in regular trading as data-center funding worries shadow earnings week

CoreWeave stock rebounds in regular trading as data-center funding worries shadow earnings week

CoreWeave shares rose 2.4% to $91.40 Monday morning, rebounding after last week’s drop tied to concerns over financing for a $4 billion Pennsylvania data-center project with Blue Owl. Lenders reportedly hesitated to add exposure to CoreWeave, rated B+ by S&P, after Blue Owl struggled to secure debt. The company reports quarterly results Feb. 26. Nvidia invested $2 billion in CoreWeave last month at $87.20 per share.
23 February 2026
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Corning stock price jumps again as AI data-center demand keeps GLW in focus

Corning stock price jumps again as AI data-center demand keeps GLW in focus

Corning shares climbed 4.9% to $146.34 Monday, after UBS and Morgan Stanley raised their price targets to $160 and $127, respectively. The stock has surged about two-thirds this year, fueled by a $6 billion Meta supply deal and strong demand for fiber-optic products tied to AI data centers. Corning’s ex-dividend date is Feb. 26. Investor conferences are set for Feb. 27 and March 3.
23 February 2026
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Broadcom stock price ticks up as tariff jitters return and chip investors brace for earnings week

Broadcom stock price ticks up as tariff jitters return and chip investors brace for earnings week

Broadcom shares rose 0.4% to $333.83 Monday morning, trading between $328.18 and $338.39 on volume of about 4.2 million shares. The move followed President Trump’s announcement of a new 15% global tariff, which weighed on U.S. stocks. Broadcom last week launched the BroadPeak SoC for 5G/6G gear, claiming up to 40% lower power use. The company reports fiscal Q1 results on March 4 after the close.
23 February 2026
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CrowdStrike stock sinks nearly 9% as AI disruption fears bite and Stifel trims target

CrowdStrike stock sinks nearly 9% as AI disruption fears bite and Stifel trims target

CrowdStrike shares dropped 8.8% to $354.25 in Monday morning trading, following renewed concerns that AI tools could pressure cybersecurity budgets and software pricing. Stifel cut its price target to $480 from $600. Broader tech stocks also fell after President Trump announced a new 15% global tariff. Investors await CrowdStrike’s earnings report on March 3 for further guidance.
23 February 2026
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Arcellx stock surges toward $115 buyout price after Gilead deal sets new ceiling

Arcellx stock surges toward $115 buyout price after Gilead deal sets new ceiling

Arcellx shares surged 78% to $113.92 after Gilead Sciences agreed to acquire the company for $115 per share in cash, plus a $5 contingent payout tied to anito-cel sales, valuing Arcellx at up to $7.8 billion. The companies expect to close the deal in Q2 2026. Trading volume in Arcellx topped 11 million shares by mid-morning. Gilead shares fell 0.5%.
23 February 2026
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GOOG stock price: Alphabet Class C rises after Wells Fargo upgrade puts AI capex back in spotlight

GOOG stock price: Alphabet Class C rises after Wells Fargo upgrade puts AI capex back in spotlight

Alphabet Class C shares rose 0.3% to $315.87 Monday after Wells Fargo upgraded the stock and raised its target to $387, citing AI computing gains. The move came as tariffs imposed by President Trump weighed on broader market sentiment. Alphabet’s shares remain below their Feb. 3 high of $350.15. Investors await Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday for signals on AI demand.
23 February 2026
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Amazon stock price slides as Trump tariff turmoil hits tech; AWS outage headlines resurface

Amazon stock price slides as Trump tariff turmoil hits tech; AWS outage headlines resurface

Amazon shares fell 1.7% to $206.46 in early Monday trading, lagging the broader market after President Trump announced a new 15% import tariff following a Supreme Court ruling. The Nasdaq 100 tracker dropped 0.6% and the S&P 500’s SPY ETF slipped 0.3%. U.S. Customs will end collection of earlier tariffs at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Investors are watching for Tuesday’s tariff changeover and Nvidia’s results on Feb. 25.
23 February 2026
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Microsoft stock slides on Trump tariff uncertainty as Wall Street turns cautious

Microsoft stock slides on Trump tariff uncertainty as Wall Street turns cautious

Microsoft shares fell 2.2% to $388.60 in early Monday trading, tracking declines across big tech as new U.S. tariffs fueled market uncertainty. The Dow opened down 89 points after President Trump imposed a 15% duty following a Supreme Court ruling. Microsoft also announced a leadership shake-up in its gaming division. Investors are awaiting Nvidia’s earnings on Feb. 25 for signals on AI demand.
23 February 2026
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Tesla stock price slides today as Trump tariff turmoil hits markets — and EV demand worries return

Tesla stock price slides today as Trump tariff turmoil hits markets — and EV demand worries return

Tesla shares fell 2.2% to $402.64 in early New York trading Monday, lagging broader markets after President Trump announced a new 15% tariff. U.S. EV sales dropped nearly 30% in January, with Tesla’s volume down 17% from December, Cox Automotive said. Investors cited tariff uncertainty and weaker demand. Other automakers traded mixed.
23 February 2026
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Newmont stock price slides after Barrick default notice — what to watch when markets reopen

Newmont stock price slides after Barrick default notice — what to watch when markets reopen

Newmont shares closed down 2.6% at $122.13 after disclosing it sent Barrick a notice of default tied to their Nevada Gold Mines joint venture. The filing alleges mismanagement and resource diversion benefiting Barrick’s Fourmile property. Newmont holds a 38.5% stake in the venture. Investors weighed the dispute as Newmont forecast lower 2026 gold output and higher costs.
22 February 2026
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Coherent (COHR) stock jumps 7% toward a 52-week high — what traders are watching next week

Coherent (COHR) stock jumps 7% toward a 52-week high — what traders are watching next week

Coherent shares closed up 6.8% at $248.18 Friday after trading between $228.63 and $252.43, with 6.3 million shares changing hands. The move comes as President Trump raised a new global import tariff to 15% for 150 days, affecting tech supply chains. Broader markets also rose, with the S&P 500 up 0.69% and the Nasdaq up 0.90%. Investors await Nvidia’s earnings midweek for signals on the AI sector.
22 February 2026
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Costco stock price drifts lower as tariff refund fight looms — what COST investors watch next

Costco stock price drifts lower as tariff refund fight looms — what COST investors watch next

Costco shares closed at $985.27, down 0.26% Friday, trailing gains in the broader market after the Supreme Court struck down Trump-era tariffs. The decision left refund timelines unclear, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning payouts could take years. Trump responded by imposing a new 15% tariff on all imports. Costco’s next earnings call is set for March 5.
22 February 2026
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