Salesforce stock tries to stabilize after AI “software-mageddon” — Feb. 25 earnings is the next test
Salesforce shares edged up 0.1% to $190.07 in late-morning trading on Friday, following a session range from $187.29 to $194.52.
Wall Street Tech Sell-Off Gets a New Test as Amazon’s $200 Billion AI Spend Plan Bites
After a tough week for tech stocks, Wall Street’s key indexes bounced back on Friday, though Amazon took a hit as investors absorbed another surge in Big Tech’s AI spending. By 9:33 a.m. ET, the Dow had climbed 1.08%, the S&P 500 rose 0.88%, and the Nasdaq added 0.77%. Kristina Hooper, chief market strategist at Man Group, noted that investors are now entering “a period of greater discernment” when it comes to AI bets.
Meta stock slides again as AI spending doubts hang over Big Tech
Meta Platforms shares fell 2.3% to $654.86 Friday morning, underperforming the more stable broader market. Investors remained skeptical about Big Tech’s returns amid another wave of AI spending.
Oracle stock rebounds Friday as tech rout eases, but AI spending jitters linger
Oracle Corp shares jumped roughly 3.4% to $141.14 in morning trading on Friday, recovering some losses after a steep drop earlier this week among software and cloud stocks. The software-focused IGV ETF climbed about 2.1%, and the Nasdaq-tracking QQQ was up around 1.3%.
Palantir stock rebounds after AI rout as Cognizant tie-up lands and Jefferies flags valuation risk
Palantir Technologies Inc shares climbed 3.7% to $134.86 in Friday’s morning session, after fluctuating between $128.51 and $137.86 earlier. Around 22.8 million shares changed hands.
Broadcom stock price jumps nearly 4% as Google’s AI capex plan lifts AVGO
Shares of Broadcom Inc jumped almost 4% on Friday, hitting $322.82 in morning trading. Investors appeared to come back to AI-related chip stocks following a tough week for the tech sector.
AMD and Intel warn of longer China server CPU waits as AI buildout strains supply
Intel and Advanced Micro Devices have told customers in China to expect longer waits for server central processing units, or CPUs, as demand linked to new artificial intelligence data centers strains supply, people with knowledge of the delays said.
Dow Jones jumps nearly 700 points after tech rout — but AI spending fears still bite
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 687.55 points, or 1.41%, to 49,596.27 by 9:55 a.m. ET Friday, clawing back some losses after a tech-driven selloff shook U.S. equities this week. Amazon slipped roughly 8.7%, while Nvidia surged over 5%.
Amazon stock price tumbles as $200 billion 2026 capex plan hits AI trade (AMZN)
Amazon.com Inc shares dropped sharply in early trading Friday following the release of a roughly $200 billion capital expenditure plan for 2026. Investors fretted that the AI spending spree in Big Tech is growing more costly before turning a profit. The stock tumbled 8.8% to $203.15, down from Thursday’s close at $222.69.
Google stock price slips as Alphabet’s AI spending push keeps GOOG in focus
Alphabet Inc’s Class C shares dipped 0.5% to $331.33 in early Friday trading, having dropped as much as 2% to $326.44 earlier. The Invesco QQQ Trust, tracking the Nasdaq 100, tumbled 1.4%, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF lost 1.2%.
Amazon stock slides premarket as $200B AI spending plan reopens Wall Street’s capex fight
Amazon.com shares dropped 4.6% in premarket trading Friday, hitting $222.69 following a sharp rise in the company’s planned spending that unsettled investors. The stock had closed at $233.30.
Nvidia stock bounces in premarket as Amazon’s $200B AI spend stirs the trade; China chip licences in focus
Nvidia Corporation shares climbed about 2.7% in premarket trading Friday, recovering some losses as U.S. stock index futures found footing after a sharp tech selloff. This gain came after the Nasdaq closed Thursday at its lowest level in over two months.
Amazon’s $200B AI Spend Shock Ripples Through Stocks Before Wall Street Opens
Amazon.com shares dropped 4.5% to $222.69 in premarket trading on Friday, marking a tough start for AI-related stocks amid growing concerns over the expenses tied to the technology’s expansion.
Dow Jones futures tick up after 600-point slide as Amazon’s $200B AI spend plan hits tech
By 5:34 a.m. ET, Dow futures were up 71 points, or 0.1%, signaling a cautious bounce for the Dow Jones Industrial Average following a turbulent week for U.S. stocks.
Datavault AI stock today: DVLT in focus after $30 million 2025 revenue estimate, $200 million 2026 target
Shares of Datavault AI Inc ticked up roughly 0.3% to $0.64 in premarket trading Friday, following the company’s move to set a minimum revenue threshold for 2025 and unveil a significantly higher goal for 2026.
Amazon stock drops in premarket as $200 billion AI capex plan grabs the spotlight
Amazon.com shares slipped once more ahead of the U.S. open on Friday, last seen down 7.7% at $205.60 in premarket trading following a 9%-plus drop in after-hours action.
Experian share price slides in London as buyback update lands and AI disruption fears linger
Experian slipped 1.8% to 2,575 pence in early London trading Friday, down from Thursday’s close of 2,621 pence. The stock fluctuated between 2,560 and 2,593 pence during the session, still far off its 52-week peak of 4,101 pence.
Compass Group share price slips again as AI fears linger after Q1 update
Shares of Compass Group PLC slipped roughly 1.4% to 2,149 pence by 08:47 GMT, following a previous close at 2,179 pence. The stock fluctuated between 2,145 and 2,184 pence during the session.
Xero share price ends lower as AI disruption fears keep ASX tech under pressure
Xero Limited shares edged down 0.4% on Friday, finishing at A$81.76. Peer WiseTech Global took a bigger hit, dropping 4.7%, as caution lingered around software stocks.
Synopsys stock extends slide as AI-spending jitters hit software — what to watch next
Synopsys slipped 2.0%, ending Thursday at $410.44 as the chip-design software firm faced a cautious market ahead of Friday. The stock ranged from $406.37 to $426.60 during the day, with roughly 3.8 million shares traded, per LSEG data.
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