Today: 1 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.

AST SpaceMobile stock drops into weekend as Vodafone’s Europe satellite venture goes live

AST SpaceMobile stock drops into weekend as Vodafone’s Europe satellite venture goes live

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 7.7% to $79.19 Friday, with volume rising to 24 million shares. Vodafone and AST’s Satellite Connect Europe venture formally launched in Luxembourg, building five ground stations. The U.S. Space Development Agency awarded AST a $30 million prototype contract, with demonstrations due by December 2027. Investors await AST’s March 2 quarterly update and details on launch timing.
28 February 2026
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Synopsys (SNPS) stock price at $414: why shares fell and what Wall Street watches next

Synopsys (SNPS) stock price at $414: why shares fell and what Wall Street watches next

Synopsys shares fell 2.8% to $414 Friday, extending a two-day drop to about 8% after its quarterly outlook and renewed concerns over China export restrictions. The company reported quarterly revenue of $2.409 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $3.77, with its Design IP unit revenue down over 6%. Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock, citing slower core EDA growth and rising competition. Synopsys’ next Form 10-Q is due by March 12.
28 February 2026
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CrowdStrike stock price slips into earnings week as CRWD rolls out FalconID, draws fresh target cut

CrowdStrike stock price slips into earnings week as CRWD rolls out FalconID, draws fresh target cut

CrowdStrike shares fell 2.39% to $371.98 on Friday, ending a two-day rally as tech stocks slid. Trading volume topped 5.1 million shares, above average. Jefferies cut its price target to $500, citing field checks, while the company launched FalconID, a new phishing-resistant MFA product. CrowdStrike reports quarterly results after the market closes on March 3.
28 February 2026
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Newmont stock price closes near $130 as gold flirts with $5,200 — what to watch next week

Newmont stock price closes near $130 as gold flirts with $5,200 — what to watch next week

Newmont Corp shares rose 1.98% to $130.00 Friday, bucking declines in the S&P 500 and Dow as spot gold climbed 0.8% to $5,230.56 an ounce. Bernstein upgraded Newmont to Outperform and raised its price target to $157, citing higher long-term gold forecasts. Newmont recently beat Q4 profit estimates and plans $1.4 billion in asset development. Managing director Mark C. Rodgers sold 5,147 shares at $125 on Feb. 25.
28 February 2026
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ServiceNow stock slips after AI ‘Autonomous Workforce’ launch; what NOW investors watch next week

ServiceNow stock slips after AI ‘Autonomous Workforce’ launch; what NOW investors watch next week

ServiceNow shares fell 1.18% to $108.01 Friday, following a 5% surge the previous day, as the S&P 500 slipped 0.43%. The company announced new AI products, including EmployeeWorks and an autonomous service desk assistant, aiming to automate enterprise workflows. Analysts noted the shift from summarizing to action-taking AI but warned of slow adoption and budgeting challenges. Markets will watch for updates on pricing and uptake next week.
28 February 2026
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Coinbase stock drops nearly 3% as an insider sale notice lands and traders look to a big data week

Coinbase stock drops nearly 3% as an insider sale notice lands and traders look to a big data week

Coinbase Global Inc shares fell 2.88% to $175.85 Friday, trading over 11 million shares after the company launched commission-free stock and ETF trading for U.S. users. Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal disclosed a proposed sale of 5,253 shares, while another executive sold 4,821 shares earlier in the week. Crypto prices remained volatile into the weekend, with bitcoin near $66,284.
28 February 2026
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Duolingo stock sinks as growth pivot spooks Wall Street; downgrades stack up into Monday

Duolingo stock sinks as growth pivot spooks Wall Street; downgrades stack up into Monday

Duolingo shares fell 14% to $101 on Friday after the company forecast slower 2026 bookings growth and announced a shift toward prioritizing user growth over near-term revenue. Multiple brokers, including Citi and Morgan Stanley, downgraded the stock and cut price targets. Duolingo also authorized a $400 million share buyback. Investors await Monday’s open for further market reaction.
28 February 2026
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AAOI stock surges 57% after Applied Optoelectronics’ record quarter — what to watch next week

AAOI stock surges 57% after Applied Optoelectronics’ record quarter — what to watch next week

Applied Optoelectronics shares surged 56.9% to $84.23 Friday after reporting record quarterly revenue of $134.3 million and a strong outlook, reversing Thursday’s drop. Volume topped 24.6 million shares. Management cited high demand for faster data-center optics and forecast March-quarter revenue of $150 million to $165 million. B. Riley upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $54.
28 February 2026
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GE Vernova stock price: GEV’s Friday dip leaves traders watching the Fed, jobs data next

GE Vernova stock price: GEV’s Friday dip leaves traders watching the Fed, jobs data next

GE Vernova shares closed at $873.60 Friday, down 0.33%, after trading between $853.34 and $876.36. The Dow fell 1.05%, S&P 500 lost 0.43%, and Nasdaq dropped 0.92% as U.S. wholesale inflation rose 0.5% in January. GE Vernova warned in January that turbine installation delays at Vineyard Wind could cut revenue and lead to $400 million in losses. The next U.S. jobs report is due March 6.
28 February 2026
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Merck stock: weekend Keytruda-Welireg data and Gardasil cuts set up Monday trade

Merck stock: weekend Keytruda-Welireg data and Gardasil cuts set up Monday trade

Merck shares closed up 3.8% at $123.82 Friday after reporting new cancer trial results for Keytruda and Welireg, with an FDA decision on the combination set for June 19, 2026. The company also announced about 150 job cuts at a North Carolina Gardasil vaccine plant amid weaker demand. Merck highlighted positive data in kidney, bladder, and ovarian cancer studies. Shares were little changed after hours.
28 February 2026
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Chevron stock price faces Monday test after Leviathan shutdown, Hormuz shipping risks

Chevron stock price faces Monday test after Leviathan shutdown, Hormuz shipping risks

Chevron shares closed up 1.4% at $186.76 Friday after Israel ordered a temporary shutdown of the Chevron-operated Leviathan gas field following strikes on Iran. Tanker owners and oil majors suspended shipments through the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran said it had closed navigation. Brent settled up 2.45% at $72.48 a barrel. OPEC+ meets Sunday and may consider a larger output increase.
28 February 2026
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FTAI Aviation stock: what to watch Monday after a fresh 10-K and a Barclays target hike

FTAI Aviation stock: what to watch Monday after a fresh 10-K and a Barclays target hike

FTAI Aviation shares fell 1.37% to $305.80 Friday after hitting a 52-week high Thursday. The company’s annual report showed 2025 revenue of $2.51 billion, net income of $501.1 million, and $3.4 billion in debt. FTAI raised its 2026 adjusted EBITDA forecast to $1.625 billion and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.40 per share. Barclays lifted its price target to $350 but warned of near-term volatility.
28 February 2026
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Coca-Cola stock price rises into Monday: Mexico $6B plan, insider sales, and what KO traders watch next

Coca-Cola stock price rises into Monday: Mexico $6B plan, insider sales, and what KO traders watch next

Coca-Cola shares rose 1.32% to $81.56 Friday after Mexico’s president said the company plans a $6 billion investment in Mexico, though details were not disclosed. Insider filings showed top executives sold shares earlier in the week. The S&P 500 and Dow both fell as investors favored defensive stocks. Coca-Cola’s CFO is scheduled to speak at a Citi conference March 9.
28 February 2026
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