Today: 2 March 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Why Alphabet’s GOOG stock jumped — and what could move Google shares next week

Why Alphabet’s GOOG stock jumped — and what could move Google shares next week

Alphabet’s Class C shares rose 3.7% to $314.90 Friday as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbed after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump’s global tariffs. Trump vowed new tariffs under a different law. Advertising-heavy tech stocks gained on hopes tariff refunds could boost ad budgets. Investors now await Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday for signals on AI demand and spending.
22 February 2026
Deere & Company stock price at $662: earnings pop fades, tariffs and targets take over next week

Deere & Company stock price at $662: earnings pop fades, tariffs and targets take over next week

Deere shares closed at $662.49 Friday, up 0.07%, after surging nearly 12% on a raised full-year profit outlook and strong quarterly results. First-quarter profit fell to $656 million, but revenue climbed 13% to $9.61 billion. Deere lifted its 2026 net income forecast to $4.5–$5.0 billion and flagged a $1.2 billion pre-tax tariff hit. The company’s annual meeting is set for Feb. 25.
Analog Devices stock nears a fresh high after upbeat outlook — what to watch before Monday

Analog Devices stock nears a fresh high after upbeat outlook — what to watch before Monday

Analog Devices shares rose 2.8% to $355.03 Friday after its quarterly revenue and profit outlook topped estimates, citing strong industrial and record data-center orders. First-quarter revenue reached $3.16 billion with adjusted earnings of $2.46 per share. The company raised its dividend 11% to $1.10. CFO Richard Puccio will speak at Morgan Stanley’s TMT conference on March 3.
RTX stock heads into Monday with Airbus-Pratt engine row and fresh Navy greenlights in focus

RTX stock heads into Monday with Airbus-Pratt engine row and fresh Navy greenlights in focus

RTX shares closed Friday down 0.2% at $204.92 after a volatile session. Airbus warned it may take legal action over Pratt & Whitney engine delivery delays, escalating tensions with RTX. Raytheon and Collins, both RTX units, announced new milestones with the U.S. Navy and Air Force. RTX shares traded ex-dividend, with a $0.68 payout set for March 19.
Salesforce stock (CRM) steadies, but Wall Street trims targets again ahead of Feb. 25 results

Salesforce stock (CRM) steadies, but Wall Street trims targets again ahead of Feb. 25 results

Salesforce closed Friday at $185.16, down about 3% from Tuesday after a volatile week. Citi and BMO cut price targets, citing slow adoption of Salesforce’s AI “agent” tools. GoDaddy announced an integration with Salesforce’s MuleSoft unit, highlighting security for automated agents. Investors are watching next week’s earnings for signs of stronger AI-driven growth.
Nike stock slips after tariff court shock — what to watch before Monday for NKE

Nike stock slips after tariff court shock — what to watch before Monday for NKE

Nike shares closed Friday down 0.32% at $65.40 after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump’s emergency tariff program. Trump responded by announcing a temporary 15% global import tariff. Investors await details on possible $175 billion in tariff refunds and Nike’s March 19 earnings report. Lululemon and Under Armour rose Friday, while Nike lagged despite a higher S&P 500 and Dow.
21 February 2026
Strategy (MSTR) stock ends higher after 10-K details 717,131-bitcoin stash — what to watch next week

Strategy (MSTR) stock ends higher after 10-K details 717,131-bitcoin stash — what to watch next week

Strategy Inc (MSTR) closed up 1.24% at $131.05 Friday after disclosing it holds 717,131 bitcoin, bought for $54.5 billion, with a cost basis above current value. The company reported $8.25 billion in debt and plans to fund obligations mainly through at-the-market share sales. Bitcoin traded near $68,621 Saturday. Former officer Shao Wei-Ming filed to sell 5,000 class A shares.
Coinbase stock price rises 3% as White House stablecoin talks grind on and analysts cut targets

Coinbase stock price rises 3% as White House stablecoin talks grind on and analysts cut targets

Coinbase shares rose 3.3% to $171.35 Friday as crypto prices steadied and policy risks remained in focus. White House talks on stablecoin rewards ended without a deal, though participants described the tone as cooperative. Compass Point and Monness, Crespi, Hardt both cut price targets on Coinbase, citing weak trading volumes. Coinbase flagged a display issue with DEX token balances but said funds were safe.
Palo Alto Networks stock (PANW) heads into Monday under pressure as targets fall again

Palo Alto Networks stock (PANW) heads into Monday under pressure as targets fall again

Palo Alto Networks shares closed down 1.5% at $148.70 on Friday, extending a five-day slide to 11%. HSBC cut its price target to $114 and kept a Reduce rating. Cybersecurity stocks fell after Anthropic previewed a new “Claude Code Security” feature, raising concerns about AI competition for software budgets. Fortinet and CrowdStrike also dropped, despite gains in the broader market.
Johnson & Johnson stock price: JNJ heads into Monday with DePuy sale talk and Tremfya data

Johnson & Johnson stock price: JNJ heads into Monday with DePuy sale talk and Tremfya data

Johnson & Johnson shares fell 1.8% to $242.49 Friday after Reuters reported the company is preparing a potential $20 billion sale of its DePuy Synthes orthopedics unit. J&J released new long-term data for Tremfya in ulcerative colitis, showing 80.8% remission at week 140. The company did not comment on the reported DePuy sale. Investors await management updates in March and April.
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