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.

Palantir (PLTR) stock price slips as DHS $1 billion deal report collides with Rackspace tie-up, Mizuho upgrade

Palantir (PLTR) stock price slips as DHS $1 billion deal report collides with Rackspace tie-up, Mizuho upgrade

Palantir shares fell 1.5% to $132.89 Friday after the company won a five-year U.S. Homeland Security contract worth up to $1 billion, according to SiliconANGLE. The stock traded on heavy volume and lagged sector peers despite a new Rackspace partnership and an analyst upgrade. Palantir forecast 2026 revenue of up to $7.2 billion earlier this month.
Tesla stock slips after cheaper Cybertruck launch as Autopilot legal risk returns

Tesla stock slips after cheaper Cybertruck launch as Autopilot legal risk returns

Tesla shares fell about 1% Friday after the company cut Cybertruck prices and introduced a new $59,990 model. A federal judge upheld a $243 million verdict against Tesla over a fatal Autopilot crash. The price cuts raised concerns about profit margins as traders weighed upcoming March data. Tesla stock traded at $407.67, down $4.04 in mid-morning.
Microsoft (MSFT) stock price dips as $2 million insider buy surfaces; traders eye Nvidia on Feb 25

Microsoft (MSFT) stock price dips as $2 million insider buy surfaces; traders eye Nvidia on Feb 25

Microsoft shares fell 0.3% to $397.29 Friday morning, trailing the Nasdaq 100 as investors weighed rising costs for AI and cloud growth. Director John W. Stanton bought 5,000 shares at $397.35 each on Feb. 18, according to a securities filing. The stock is down over 17% in 2026. Nvidia’s earnings report next Wednesday is seen as the next key event for tech sentiment.
20 February 2026
Sandisk stock jumps as Western Digital unloads shares — what traders are watching next

Sandisk stock jumps as Western Digital unloads shares — what traders are watching next

Sandisk shares rose 3.3% to $641.87 Friday after Western Digital raised $3.17 billion by selling part of its Sandisk stake at $545 per share. The sale, tied to debt reduction, increased trading volatility and shifted focus to whether Western Digital will offload its remaining 1.7 million shares. Sandisk does not receive proceeds from the offering. Western Digital shares also gained 3.3%.
Uber stock: Tuesday test looms after Uber Eats targets $1 billion boost in Europe

Uber stock: Tuesday test looms after Uber Eats targets $1 billion boost in Europe

Uber shares closed down 1.7% at $69.99 Friday after the company announced plans to expand Uber Eats into seven new European countries in 2026, targeting $1 billion in gross bookings over three years. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, with investors awaiting Tuesday’s session for reaction and more detail on costs and regulatory approvals.
Palo Alto Networks stock (PANW) faces an 8% earnings swing — what to watch when Wall Street reopens

Palo Alto Networks stock (PANW) faces an 8% earnings swing — what to watch when Wall Street reopens

Palo Alto Networks closed at $166.95 Friday, up 2.5%, with options markets pricing an 8.3% move around Tuesday’s earnings. The company completed its CyberArk acquisition Feb. 11 and plans a secondary listing in Tel Aviv. Analysts expect quarterly earnings of about 49 cents per share. China-related scrutiny and integration issues remain in focus.
Mastercard stock in focus: UK banks plot Visa-Mastercard alternative as Wall Street reopens Tuesday

Mastercard stock in focus: UK banks plot Visa-Mastercard alternative as Wall Street reopens Tuesday

Mastercard closed down 1.7% at $518.36 on Friday ahead of a U.S. holiday break. UK bank chiefs meet Thursday to discuss a national payments alternative, with Mastercard saying it welcomes competition. Barclays UK CEO Vim Maru will chair the meeting, and the Bank of England is advising. Mastercard executives are set for investor conferences in early March.
16 February 2026
Lam Research stock in focus after Applied Materials sparks chip-tool rally; what to watch next

Lam Research stock in focus after Applied Materials sparks chip-tool rally; what to watch next

Lam Research closed up 1.8% at $235.53 on Friday, with U.S. markets shut Monday for Presidents Day. Chip-equipment stocks tracked AI spending sentiment after Applied Materials surged 11% on strong AI-driven guidance. Traders await Fed minutes, inflation data, and Nvidia’s results for signals on the AI supply chain. Lam shares resume trading Tuesday.
16 February 2026
Caterpillar stock price near 52-week high as Wall Street shuts; what to watch when CAT trades again

Caterpillar stock price near 52-week high as Wall Street shuts; what to watch when CAT trades again

Caterpillar shares closed at $774.20 Friday, up 2.1%, near a 52-week high. U.S. stock markets are shut Monday for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. CFO Andrew Bonfield is scheduled to speak at a Barclays conference Wednesday, the same day the Fed releases meeting minutes. Group president Jason Kaiser sold 1,690 shares last week at $776.70 each under a preset plan.
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