Today: 3 March 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Expedia stock drops on cautious 2026 margins — what to watch when EXPE trading resumes

Expedia stock drops on cautious 2026 margins — what to watch when EXPE trading resumes

Expedia shares fell 6.6% to $212.67 Friday after the company issued a softer full-year margin outlook despite raising its dividend and forecasting higher 2026 bookings and revenue. Fourth-quarter gross bookings rose 11% to $27 billion and revenue hit $3.55 billion. Several analysts cut price targets following the results. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day.
KLA stock in focus: KLAC heads into holiday week after $400 million India R&D pact

KLA stock in focus: KLAC heads into holiday week after $400 million India R&D pact

KLA Corp shares rose 0.92% to $1,464.13 Friday after announcing a deal with Tamil Nadu to build a major R&D campus in Chennai. The company plans to invest up to $400 million over 10 years, with the site expected to create up to 4,000 skilled jobs. The project will focus on AI-driven semiconductor technologies and process control tools, according to company and state officials.
GE Aerospace stock price: repair robots, engine shortages and Airbus supply pressure in focus

GE Aerospace stock price: repair robots, engine shortages and Airbus supply pressure in focus

GE Aerospace shares rose 0.8% to $315.41 Friday as the company expanded automation and Lean methods to boost jet-engine repair output. GE has begun using robots for precision repairs at its Singapore hub to clear backlogs. Safran, GE’s CFM partner, forecast higher 2026 profits on civil engine demand. Airbus continues to press CFM for increased LEAP engine deliveries amid ongoing supply chain strains.
Vertex stock jumps nearly 6% on Oppenheimer upgrade as traders size up new drug pipeline

Vertex stock jumps nearly 6% on Oppenheimer upgrade as traders size up new drug pipeline

Vertex shares jumped 5.7% to $491.47 Friday after Oppenheimer upgraded the stock, citing growth plans beyond cystic fibrosis. The company set 2026 revenue guidance at up to $13.1 billion, with at least $500 million expected from new products. Vertex highlighted gene-editing, pain, and kidney therapies in its outlook. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day.
Snowflake stock (SNOW) jumps 5% into long weekend as AI nerves and earnings near

Snowflake stock (SNOW) jumps 5% into long weekend as AI nerves and earnings near

Snowflake shares jumped 5.4% to $182.29 Friday after a previous drop, with trading volume at 8.33 million shares. The move followed lower Treasury yields and U.S. inflation data that fueled bets on Fed rate cuts. Snowflake recently announced a $200 million OpenAI partnership and a deal with U.S. Figure Skating. The company reports earnings after market close on Feb. 25.
Morgan Stanley stock rebounds after Thursday slide as CPI cools; Fed minutes, Basel rules loom

Morgan Stanley stock rebounds after Thursday slide as CPI cools; Fed minutes, Basel rules loom

Morgan Stanley shares closed up 1.8% at $171.15 Friday, rebounding after a 4.9% drop Thursday. U.S. inflation data came in cooler than expected, easing rate concerns and lifting stocks. Investors remain cautious ahead of Fed minutes Feb. 18 and possible new big-bank capital rules. Morgan Stanley declared dividends on several preferred stock series.
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