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.

Nvidia stock price closes at $189.82 — now Wall Street braces for NVDA’s earnings week

Nvidia stock price closes at $189.82 — now Wall Street braces for NVDA’s earnings week

Nvidia shares closed Friday up 1.02% at $189.82 ahead of its Feb. 25 earnings report. Options markets are pricing in a 7% post-earnings swing, more than double the typical move. The company is also nearing a $30 billion investment in OpenAI, sources told Reuters. Nvidia recently signed a multiyear AI chip supply deal with Meta Platforms.
Etsy stock jumps on Depop sale and fresh upgrade — what to watch before Monday

Etsy stock jumps on Depop sale and fresh upgrade — what to watch before Monday

Etsy shares closed up 8.5% at $52.18 Friday after announcing the $1.2 billion sale of Depop to eBay and receiving a Barclays upgrade. Fourth-quarter revenue missed estimates at $881.6 million, with marketplace sales down 1%. The company forecast a first-quarter GMS drop to $2.38–$2.43 billion. Investors weighed margin hopes against a softer sales outlook.
Why CrowdStrike stock price (CRWD) slid 8% — and what investors watch next week

Why CrowdStrike stock price (CRWD) slid 8% — and what investors watch next week

CrowdStrike shares fell 7.9% to $388.60 Friday after Anthropic launched a new Claude security feature, triggering a selloff in cybersecurity stocks. Cloudflare, Zscaler, SailPoint, and Okta also dropped, while the Global X Cybersecurity ETF closed at its lowest since November 2023. Anthropic’s tool scans code for vulnerabilities but is limited to select enterprise users. CrowdStrike reports earnings March 3.
21 February 2026
Corning stock hits fresh highs after UBS lifts target to $160 as AI-fiber trade rolls on

Corning stock hits fresh highs after UBS lifts target to $160 as AI-fiber trade rolls on

Corning shares jumped 7.3% to $139.51 Friday after UBS upgraded the stock on rising data-center fiber demand, briefly topping $140 for the first time. The move followed a multiyear Meta Platforms contract and comes as hyperscaler capex forecasts surge. Corning’s year-to-date gain neared 60%. Investors will watch for further contract news next week.
AppLovin (APP) stock swings after-hours as SEC probe stays “active” and social-platform hiring pops up

AppLovin (APP) stock swings after-hours as SEC probe stays “active” and social-platform hiring pops up

AppLovin shares rose 1.6% to $418.68 in late after-hours trading Friday after a report said the SEC investigation into the company remains active. Earlier, the stock hit $443 before retreating. A job post described work on a “next-generation social platform.” An insider filing showed director Herald Y. Chen converted 150,000 Class B shares to Class A and gifted 100,000 Class A shares.
Walmart stock price slips to $123 as cautious outlook and HSBC downgrade keep WMT on the back foot

Walmart stock price slips to $123 as cautious outlook and HSBC downgrade keep WMT on the back foot

Walmart shares fell 1.5% to $122.99 in after-hours trading Friday, extending losses after a cautious profit forecast and an HSBC downgrade to “hold.” The retailer projected fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS of $2.75–$2.85 and announced a $30 billion buyback. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 5.6% to $190.7 billion. The board approved a 5% dividend increase to $0.99 per share for fiscal 2027.
21 February 2026
Palantir (PLTR) stock ticks up after hours as DHS $1B deal report, insider sale notices hit

Palantir (PLTR) stock ticks up after hours as DHS $1B deal report, insider sale notices hit

Palantir shares rose 0.3% to $135.24 after hours Friday following news that the Department of Homeland Security signed a five-year, up-to-$1 billion blanket purchase agreement for Palantir software. Several executives, including CEO Alexander Karp, filed notices to potentially sell shares. Mizuho upgraded the stock to Outperform. Palantir and Rackspace announced a partnership to deploy AI platforms.
21 February 2026
Micron stock price rises after-hours as AI memory trade regains its footing

Micron stock price rises after-hours as AI memory trade regains its footing

Micron shares climbed 2.6% to $428.17 in late trading Friday after a volatile session, as investors shifted focus from large AI stocks to hardware suppliers. Traders cited rising prices for high-bandwidth memory chips, with Samsung planning a 20–30% price hike for its next HBM model. Wall Street closed higher after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s global tariffs. Nvidia’s results on Feb. 25 are expected to signal further AI demand.
21 February 2026
Apple stock price today: AAPL rises after tariff ruling as lawsuit, Apple TV sports deal come into focus

Apple stock price today: AAPL rises after tariff ruling as lawsuit, Apple TV sports deal come into focus

Apple shares rose 1.6% to $264.58 in after-hours trading, adding $4 billion in market value after the Supreme Court struck down Trump-era global tariffs. The move followed a tech rally and news of Apple’s live sports deal with EverPass Media. West Virginia sued Apple over alleged iCloud misuse for child abuse material. Apple’s annual shareholder meeting is set for next week.
21 February 2026
Nvidia stock price rises after-hours on report of $30 billion OpenAI investment as earnings loom

Nvidia stock price rises after-hours on report of $30 billion OpenAI investment as earnings loom

Nvidia shares rose about 1% after hours to $189.82 following a Reuters report it is nearing a $30 billion investment in OpenAI. The company will report fiscal fourth-quarter results on Feb. 25. Investors are watching for updates on AI chip demand and Nvidia’s relationship with major customers. Options markets are pricing in a larger-than-usual stock move after earnings.
FTSE 100 today: UK stocks climb as Trump tariff ruling jolts trade bets, BoE cut in focus

FTSE 100 today: UK stocks climb as Trump tariff ruling jolts trade bets, BoE cut in focus

Britain’s FTSE 100 closed up 0.6% at 10,686.89 on Friday, lifted by a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down Trump-era tariffs. Trump announced a new 10% import duty under a different law. UK retail sales jumped 1.8% in January, beating forecasts. Defence shares led weekly gains, while Aston Martin fell 1.4% after warning of a larger annual loss.
20 February 2026
Tesla stock barely moves after-hours as Cybertruck price cuts collide with Autopilot verdict

Tesla stock barely moves after-hours as Cybertruck price cuts collide with Autopilot verdict

Tesla shares were flat in after-hours trading after the company launched a cheaper Cybertruck and cut prices on its top model. A U.S. judge upheld a $243 million verdict against Tesla over a 2019 Autopilot crash. The new Cybertruck price is $59,990, with the discount set to expire in 10 days. Investors remain focused on whether lower prices will boost demand without hurting margins.
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