Today: 4 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.

Linde (LIN) stock closes higher at $456 as analysts lift targets — what investors watch next

Linde (LIN) stock closes higher at $456 as analysts lift targets — what investors watch next

Linde plc shares closed up 1.8% at $456.34 Monday, with little change after hours. BMO and Redburn raised price targets, while DZ Bank cut its rating to neutral. Last week, Linde projected 2026 adjusted EPS of $17.40–$17.90 and capital spending up to $5.5 billion, citing a record $10 billion backlog. The company will present at Citi’s industrial conference on Feb. 17.
10 February 2026
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Snowflake stock price jumps nearly 5% as Jefferies calls AI fears “too harsh”

Snowflake stock price jumps nearly 5% as Jefferies calls AI fears “too harsh”

Snowflake shares rose 4.6% to $175.95 in after-hours trading Monday, outpacing other software stocks as the sector rebounded from last week’s selloff. Jefferies reiterated a Buy rating and $300 price target, calling the recent slide excessive. Investors await U.S. inflation data on Feb. 13 and Snowflake’s earnings report on Feb. 25. Trading volume reached about 8.8 million shares.
10 February 2026
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Merck stock slides 3.5% as insider sale filing lands; traders eye next FDA deadline

Merck stock slides 3.5% as insider sale filing lands; traders eye next FDA deadline

Merck & Co shares dropped 3.5% to $117.65 Monday, underperforming a tech-led market rebound. EVP Jennifer Zachary sold 121,573 shares at a weighted-average $119.15 after exercising options, according to an SEC filing. The FDA is expected to rule Feb. 20 on expanding Keytruda’s use for ovarian cancer. Merck remains reliant on Keytruda as older drugs face increased competition.
10 February 2026
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Applied Digital stock jumps as new filing ties exec pay to hyperscaler milestones

Applied Digital stock jumps as new filing ties exec pay to hyperscaler milestones

Applied Digital shares closed up 9.4% Monday after the company disclosed multi-year, performance-based stock awards for President Jason Zhang and CFO Saidal Mohmand, tied to leasing and profit targets. A new SEC filing showed Zhang’s awards vest if the company signs up to 1.6 gigawatts in long-term hyperscaler contracts. Analyst Mike Grondahl raised his price target to $56 on potential new leasing. Shares were little changed after hours.
10 February 2026
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Costco stock slips after-hours even as Bernstein lifts target — what to watch next

Costco stock slips after-hours even as Bernstein lifts target — what to watch next

Costco shares slipped 0.1% to $996.51 in after-hours trading Monday, following a softer close. Bernstein raised its price target to $1,155 and maintained an Outperform rating. Investors are watching for Costco’s quarterly results and February sales update on March 5. The stock’s moves come ahead of a busy week for corporate earnings and key U.S. economic data.
10 February 2026
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Chevron stock price edges higher after-hours as oil climbs; Tengiz restart in focus

Chevron stock price edges higher after-hours as oil climbs; Tengiz restart in focus

Chevron shares rose 0.9% to $182.60 in after-hours trading Monday after oil prices settled more than 1% higher. Output at the Chevron-led Tengiz oilfield in Kazakhstan has recovered to about 60% of peak and aims for full production by Feb. 23, according to industry sources. Traders are watching for U.S. inventory data due Wednesday for the next move in crude prices.
10 February 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock price slips after hours as healthcare lags — what’s next for JNJ

Johnson & Johnson stock price slips after hours as healthcare lags — what’s next for JNJ

Johnson & Johnson shares fell 0.6% to $238.64 in after-hours trading Monday as healthcare stocks lagged, despite gains in the broader market. The company will present at the Barclays Global Healthcare Conference on March 10. J&J faces over 67,500 talc lawsuits, with a New Jersey court last week disqualifying a plaintiffs’ firm. The board declared a $1.30 quarterly dividend, with the stock going ex-dividend Feb. 24.
10 February 2026
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Bank of America stock slips after-hours — what to know before Moynihan speaks and key U.S. data lands

Bank of America stock slips after-hours — what to know before Moynihan speaks and key U.S. data lands

Bank of America shares slipped 0.3% to $56.41 in after-hours trading Monday as financial stocks lagged a tech rally. Investors await U.S. jobs and inflation data this week, which could shift interest-rate expectations. JPMorgan raised its price target on Bank of America to $61.50, citing a steady regulatory outlook and limited rate cuts. CEO Brian Moynihan is set to speak at a financial conference Tuesday morning.
10 February 2026
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S&P Global stock edges up after hours ahead of earnings — what SPGI investors are watching

S&P Global stock edges up after hours ahead of earnings — what SPGI investors are watching

S&P Global shares rose 0.4% after hours to $445.85, adding to a 1.1% regular-session gain ahead of Tuesday’s quarterly results. Investors are watching guidance and details on the planned Mobility unit separation. The stock is down about 19% over the past month. Wall Street expects revenue of $3.90 billion and adjusted earnings of $4.33 per share.
10 February 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumps 2.5% as AMAT heads into Feb. 12 earnings — what traders watch next

Applied Materials stock jumps 2.5% as AMAT heads into Feb. 12 earnings — what traders watch next

Applied Materials shares closed up 2.5% at $330.57 in after-hours trading Monday ahead of Thursday’s fiscal Q1 results. Investors are watching for updates on chipmaking-tool demand and China export restrictions. Zacks sees consensus revenue at $6.89 billion and earnings at $2.19 per share. The company has warned of lower China sales in 2026 due to U.S. controls but expects stronger revenue in the year’s second half.
10 February 2026
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Caterpillar stock climbs above $740 as Dow hits another record close; insider sales disclosed

Caterpillar stock climbs above $740 as Dow hits another record close; insider sales disclosed

Caterpillar shares rose 2.2% to $742.12 on Monday, then held steady after hours. Two group presidents, Bob De Lange and Anthony Fassino, exercised options and sold shares at prices around $720–$723, SEC filings showed. Dealer data reported a 44% jump in power generation retail sales in Q4, while machines sales rose in the Americas but fell in Asia and Europe. The Dow closed at a record 50,135.87.
10 February 2026
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Shopify stock jumps after-hours as analysts turn upbeat ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

Shopify stock jumps after-hours as analysts turn upbeat ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

Shopify shares rose 5.6% to $118.40 in after-hours trading Monday, following a volatile session ahead of Wednesday’s earnings report. Citizens reiterated a bullish rating and $200 target, citing expectations for a “beat-and-raise” quarter. MoffettNathanson upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its target to $150. Investors are watching for updates on gross merchandise value and margin trends.
10 February 2026
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Lam Research (LRCX) stock price slips as insider sale filing lands; CPI and chip-gear earnings next

Lam Research (LRCX) stock price slips as insider sale filing lands; CPI and chip-gear earnings next

Lam Research closed down 0.75% at $229.28 Monday, then rose about 0.5% after hours. An SEC filing showed director Eric Brandt sold 35,000 shares on Feb. 6 via a pre-arranged plan. Investors are watching for U.S. jobs and inflation data and Applied Materials’ earnings later this week. Applied Materials shares rose 2.5% Monday.
10 February 2026
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KLA stock slips after-hours after a quiet close — here’s what KLAC traders watch next

KLA stock slips after-hours after a quiet close — here’s what KLAC traders watch next

KLA shares closed up 0.3% at $1,446.76 Monday, then slipped about 0.5% after hours. The company announced an expanded 300,000-square-foot R&D hub in Chennai, India, focused on AI and software. U.S. jobs data is due Wednesday, with CPI on Friday, both seen as potential triggers for tech and chip-equipment stocks. KLA’s board declared a $1.90-per-share dividend payable March 3.
10 February 2026
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Kenvue (KVUE) stock price holds near $18 after hours as Feb. 17 results, deal timeline come into focus

Kenvue (KVUE) stock price holds near $18 after hours as Feb. 17 results, deal timeline come into focus

Kenvue shares rose 0.2% to $18.18 in after-hours trading Monday ahead of its Feb. 17 earnings release, which will not include a conference call due to its pending merger with Kimberly-Clark. Shareholders approved the deal Jan. 29, but closing is expected in the second half of 2026, pending approvals. ISS flagged ongoing litigation and regulatory scrutiny as risks. Volume reached about 91.5 million shares.
10 February 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock climbs after hours as IPO boom talk and U.S. data week collide

Goldman Sachs stock climbs after hours as IPO boom talk and U.S. data week collide

Goldman Sachs shares climbed 1.6% to $943.62 in after-hours trading Monday as U.S. stocks rebounded and Treasury yields slipped. Goldman analysts forecast U.S. IPO proceeds could hit a record $160 billion in 2026, but warned volatility could threaten the outlook. Morgan Stanley rose 1.3%, while JPMorgan and Bank of America edged lower. Key jobs and inflation data are due later this week.
10 February 2026
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