Today: 4 March 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Silver price rebounds after falling below $65 as CME margin hikes add to turmoil

Silver price rebounds after falling below $65 as CME margin hikes add to turmoil

Spot silver jumped 6.3% to $75.70 an ounce Friday after falling below $65, but remains set for a weekly loss of over 10%. CME Group will raise margins on COMEX 5,000-ounce silver futures from 15% to 18% after Friday’s close. China’s only exchange-listed pure-silver fund hit its limit-down for a fifth straight session, still trading nearly 29% above its net asset value.
Amazon stock slides as $200 billion AI spending plan spooks investors

Amazon stock slides as $200 billion AI spending plan spooks investors

Amazon shares fell 6.3% to $208.58 Friday after the company announced $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, up over 50% from last year. The move raised investor concerns about delayed returns from AI investments. Several brokerages cut price targets, citing pressure on free cash flow. The S&P 500 software and services index has lost about $1 trillion in value since January 28.
McKesson stock falls today after 16% earnings surge as traders reassess guidance and spinoff clock (MCK)

McKesson stock falls today after 16% earnings surge as traders reassess guidance and spinoff clock (MCK)

McKesson shares fell 2.1% to $937.31 Friday, retreating after a 16.5% surge on an upgraded 2026 profit forecast and plans to spin off its medical-surgical division. Quarterly revenue rose 11% to $106.2 billion, with adjusted EPS up 16% to $9.34. The company filed an automatic shelf registration for future securities sales. TD Cowen raised its price target to $1,012, citing strong oncology and prescription-tech results.
6 February 2026
Citigroup stock jumps 6% as report signals endgame for long-running consent orders

Citigroup stock jumps 6% as report signals endgame for long-running consent orders

Citigroup shares jumped 6.2% to $122.88 Friday after reports the bank expects to finish key consent-order tasks by year-end. CEO Jane Fraser said the project is 80% complete, pending regulatory approval. Citi also announced plans to redeem $2.3 billion in Series X preferred stock and will match the U.S. government’s $1,000 “Trump Account” contribution for eligible employees’ families.
6 February 2026
Intuit stock rises nearly 2% as ChatGPT apps go live — what INTU investors watch next

Intuit stock rises nearly 2% as ChatGPT apps go live — what INTU investors watch next

Intuit shares rose nearly 2% to $443.45 Friday afternoon after touching $447.92, rebounding with tech stocks following a steep AI-driven selloff. The company announced its apps are now available inside ChatGPT, stressing user data privacy. Investors await Intuit’s quarterly results and outlook on Feb. 26. The S&P 500 software and services index remains down about 13% for the week.
Seagate stock price jumps 5% as Citi lifts target; STX steadies after a choppy week

Seagate stock price jumps 5% as Citi lifts target; STX steadies after a choppy week

Seagate shares jumped nearly 5% to $425.61 midday Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480, maintaining a buy rating. The stock swung between $400.52 and $428.90 during the session, rebounding from a 3% drop Thursday. Other storage stocks, including Western Digital and Pure Storage, also rose. Trading volume in Seagate exceeded its 50-day average.
AbbVie stock rises as investors re-rank Rinvoq and Skyrizi after earnings jolt

AbbVie stock rises as investors re-rank Rinvoq and Skyrizi after earnings jolt

AbbVie shares climbed 2% to $223.45 in midday trading Friday after a volatile week. The move followed a quarterly report showing fourth-quarter net revenues up 10% to $16.62 billion and adjusted profit of $2.71 per share. Humira sales dropped 25.9% as biosimilar competition increased, while Skyrizi and Rinvoq posted gains. The company also announced new regulatory approvals and licensing deals.
CrowdStrike stock rebounds as Aramco pact lifts CRWD after bruising software selloff

CrowdStrike stock rebounds as Aramco pact lifts CRWD after bruising software selloff

CrowdStrike shares rose 3.7% to $391.20 Friday, rebounding after a 9.2% drop the previous day amid a broader software sell-off. The company announced a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Aramco to explore cybersecurity projects in the kingdom. Other cybersecurity stocks showed mixed moves. CrowdStrike will report quarterly results on March 3.
Amphenol Corporation stock jumps 8% as CEO set to become chairman; dividend date looms

Amphenol Corporation stock jumps 8% as CEO set to become chairman; dividend date looms

Amphenol shares surged nearly 8% to $137.90 midday Friday, outpacing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 gains. The move follows a sharp drop Thursday and comes as CEO R. Adam Norwitt is set to become chairman, with Martin H. Loeffler retiring. Vice president Michael Ivas exercised and gifted 25,000 shares each on Feb. 4. Amphenol will pay a $0.25 dividend April 14 to holders as of March 23.
6 February 2026
Exxon Mobil stock price jumps as XOM shrugs off softer oil — what traders watch next

Exxon Mobil stock price jumps as XOM shrugs off softer oil — what traders watch next

Exxon Mobil shares rose 2.1% to $149.12 by midday Friday, nearing the week’s high after a 1% drop Thursday. The stock moved between $146.00 and $149.55 during the session as oil prices slid amid U.S.-Iran talks and sector analysts split on Exxon’s outlook. Brent crude fell to $67 a barrel, while U.S. WTI eased to $62.69. Exxon maintained its $20 billion buyback plan despite volatility.
6 February 2026
Uber stock slides as jury verdict adds legal risk, even with fresh robotaxi push

Uber stock slides as jury verdict adds legal risk, even with fresh robotaxi push

A U.S. jury ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million in the first of over 3,000 lawsuits alleging sexual assault by drivers. Uber shares fell 1.5% to $74.08 by midday Friday. The company and WeRide announced plans to deploy at least 1,200 robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh, pending regulatory approval. CFO Prashanth Mahendra‑Rajah will depart on Feb. 16.
Coherent stock jumps on AI optics demand bets as Wall Street lifts price targets

Coherent stock jumps on AI optics demand bets as Wall Street lifts price targets

Coherent shares rose 7.3% to $224.59 Friday after the company issued strong Q3 guidance and analysts raised price targets. Fiscal Q2 revenue reached $1.69 billion with adjusted EPS of $1.29. The company expects Q3 revenue between $1.70 billion and $1.84 billion, and EPS of $1.28 to $1.48. Demand from datacenter optics led growth, while industrial sales remained weaker.
Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi lifts target to $400, eyes turn to Feb. 12 earnings

Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi lifts target to $400, eyes turn to Feb. 12 earnings

Applied Materials shares rose 5.7% to $321.20 by midday after Citi raised its price target to $400 and kept a Buy rating ahead of the Feb. 12 earnings report. Traders are focused on guidance for chip-factory investment and demand from China. Peers Lam Research and KLA also posted strong gains.
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