Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

Tokyo stock market today: Nikkei hits new record as yen weakens and AI jitters ease

Tokyo stock market today: Nikkei hits new record as yen weakens and AI jitters ease

Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.1% to a record 58,047.89 in early Wednesday trade, boosted by a weaker yen and steady AI sentiment. The yen fell to 155.74 per dollar after reports of political doubts over further Bank of Japan rate hikes. January’s services producer price index increased 2.6% year-on-year, matching December. Foreign investors bought a net 1.42 trillion yen of Japanese stocks in the week to Feb. 14.
Singapore stock market today: STI dips near 5,000 as Genting slides and earnings hit SGX

Singapore stock market today: STI dips near 5,000 as Genting slides and earnings hit SGX

The Straits Times Index dropped 0.2% to 5,009.38 in early Wednesday trade. Genting Singapore shares plunged 8.2% after a 30% fall in second-half profit, while Sembcorp Industries declined 2.2% following weaker earnings. OCBC warned of lower net interest income from expected rate cuts but projected stable-to-rising total income for 2026.
Aeromexico stock price today: AERO rises after Mexico airport disruption update

Aeromexico stock price today: AERO rises after Mexico airport disruption update

Grupo Aeromexico shares rose 1.1% to $19.05 after the airline said it was restoring flights at four western Mexico airports disrupted by recent violence. Major carriers, including American and United, had suspended flights after cartel-related attacks. Aeromexico expects regular schedules to resume by Tuesday, noting limited impact on its network. Mexico’s main stock index fell 0.36% in early trading.
24 February 2026
Datadog stock slides in early trade as Anthropic’s AI security tool keeps investors wary

Datadog stock slides in early trade as Anthropic’s AI security tool keeps investors wary

Datadog shares fell 1.3% to $101.24 in early Tuesday trading after AI startup Anthropic launched Claude Code Security, a tool targeting software vulnerabilities. Other cybersecurity stocks and IBM also dropped sharply Monday on similar concerns. Datadog recently beat Q4 estimates with $953.2 million in revenue and forecast Q1 revenue of $951–$961 million. A Form 144 filing showed insider Alexis T. LeQuoc proposed selling 21,612 shares.
Varonis stock rebounds after 11% slide as fresh shareholder lawsuit filing hits tape

Varonis stock rebounds after 11% slide as fresh shareholder lawsuit filing hits tape

Varonis Systems shares rose about 2.4% to $21.59 Tuesday morning after plunging 11% the previous day. A law firm said a securities class action was filed for investors who bought between Feb. 4 and Oct. 28, 2025, with a lead-plaintiff deadline set for March 9. The company remains under scrutiny as it shifts to SaaS subscriptions and faces a projected $30–$50 million 2026 revenue hit from government clients not converting.
24 February 2026
MongoDB stock drops again after 11% rout as tariffs, AI jitters loom ahead of March 2 earnings

MongoDB stock drops again after 11% rout as tariffs, AI jitters loom ahead of March 2 earnings

MongoDB shares fell 3.8% to $293.81 by 9:31 a.m. ET Tuesday, extending Monday’s 11.4% drop amid a broader selloff in software stocks. Investors cited uncertainty over tariffs and fears that new artificial intelligence tools could threaten parts of the software sector. MongoDB will report quarterly results after markets close on March 2. The S&P 500 software and services index is down nearly 24% year-to-date.
Tenable stock price wobbles near 52-week lows as AI fears rattle cybersecurity names

Tenable stock price wobbles near 52-week lows as AI fears rattle cybersecurity names

Tenable shares closed down nearly 12% at $17.55 on Monday, hitting fresh 52-week lows after Anthropic launched an AI security tool targeting open-source code. The stock was little changed in premarket trading Tuesday, with heavy volume following the sector-wide selloff. Investors are watching for further moves at the open and a March 3 company presentation for signs of demand and competition.
RingCentral stock steadies before the bell after 12% slide as Piper Sandler lifts target

RingCentral stock steadies before the bell after 12% slide as Piper Sandler lifts target

RingCentral shares rose 0.6% to $34.79 in premarket trading Tuesday after a 12.5% drop Monday and a 34% jump Friday. Piper Sandler raised its price target to $37 but kept a neutral rating, citing pricing pressure and dilution risk. The board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share, payable March 16 to holders as of March 9. Investors are watching if the post-earnings rally holds.
24 February 2026
IBM stock steadies before the bell after Anthropic’s COBOL AI claim sparks worst day since 2000

IBM stock steadies before the bell after Anthropic’s COBOL AI claim sparks worst day since 2000

IBM shares rose 0.7% in premarket trading Tuesday after plunging 13% Monday, their steepest drop since 2000. The selloff followed Anthropic’s claim that its Claude Code AI tools can speed up COBOL modernization, raising concerns over IBM’s mainframe services. IBM pushed back, saying platform modernization is more complex than code translation. Investors are watching IBM’s March 3 conference for further comments.
Stoke Therapeutics stock swings premarket after Wolfe starts coverage with $40 target (STOK)

Stoke Therapeutics stock swings premarket after Wolfe starts coverage with $40 target (STOK)

Stoke Therapeutics shares dropped 1.2% to $35.80 in early premarket trading Tuesday, after a 5.7% gain the previous session. Wolfe Research began coverage with an “Outperform” rating and a $40 price target. Investors are watching for updates on the company’s Phase 3 Dravet syndrome trial with Biogen. About 21.6% of Stoke’s float is sold short, according to MarketBeat.
IREN stock wobbles in premarket after Monday’s jump as MSCI rebalance nears

IREN stock wobbles in premarket after Monday’s jump as MSCI rebalance nears

IREN Limited shares fell 1.5% to $41.72 in premarket trading Tuesday, after jumping nearly 6% Monday ahead of its addition to the MSCI USA Index. Cantor Fitzgerald disclosed holdings of 3.47 million shares and put options on 5.03 million shares. Bitcoin dropped 5.3% to $62,693, pressuring crypto-linked stocks. IREN recently reported $2.8 billion in cash and secured $3.6 billion in GPU financing for a Microsoft contract.
24 February 2026
AngloGold Ashanti stock jumps 6% to a fresh high as gold swings and dividend dates come into focus

AngloGold Ashanti stock jumps 6% to a fresh high as gold swings and dividend dates come into focus

AngloGold Ashanti shares closed up 6% at $121.12 Monday after gold surged on U.S. tariff headlines, then slipped Tuesday as bullion prices fell over 1%. The company corrected a dividend date error, confirming March 13, 2026, as the record date. AngloGold recently reported a near tripling in annual profit and new reserves at its Nevada project.
24 February 2026
Equinox Gold stock swings as dividend and buyback plans collide with softer gold prices

Equinox Gold stock swings as dividend and buyback plans collide with softer gold prices

Equinox Gold shares closed up 6.25% in Toronto on Monday after the company declared its first quarterly dividend and applied for a share buyback. U.S.-listed shares last traded at $17.85, up about 6% after hours. The company reported net debt of $75 million at Jan. 31 after reducing debt by $1.1 billion since mid-2025. Gold prices fell over 1% on Tuesday, posing a near-term challenge for miners.
NESR stock rises premarket as National Energy Services Reunited pushes into fresh 52-week highs

NESR stock rises premarket as National Energy Services Reunited pushes into fresh 52-week highs

NESR shares rose 2.5% to $26.70 in premarket trading Tuesday after a 6.8% jump the prior session, nearing the top of their 52-week range. The company reported Q4 revenue of $398.3 million and adjusted EPS of $0.32, beating estimates, but net income fell to $7.8 million due to impairment and restructuring charges. Management is scheduled to meet investors at conferences in Houston and Las Vegas.
Dianthus Therapeutics (DNTH) stock rises ahead of TD Cowen conference; what investors watch next

Dianthus Therapeutics (DNTH) stock rises ahead of TD Cowen conference; what investors watch next

Dianthus Therapeutics shares rose 6.3% to $52.68 Monday ahead of CEO Marino Garcia’s scheduled fireside chat at TD Cowen’s health care conference on March 3. Volume reached about 944,000 shares. Investors are watching for updates on the company’s autoimmune pipeline and trial timelines. The event will be webcast and include one-on-one investor meetings.
Bloom Energy stock slips before the open after 9% rally — here’s what traders are watching

Bloom Energy stock slips before the open after 9% rally — here’s what traders are watching

Bloom Energy shares fell 1.6% to $157.80 in premarket trading Tuesday after an 8.6% surge the previous session. Director Jeffrey Immelt disclosed gifting 4,000 shares in a late Monday SEC filing. Tariff uncertainty and Nvidia’s results this week are influencing AI-linked stock moves. Bloom’s 2026 revenue forecast stands at up to $3.3 billion, with a reported backlog of about $20 billion.
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