Palo Alto Networks stock dips after Zscaler stumble and hot U.S. inflation print jars software

Palo Alto Networks slipped 1% to $147.92 by the close on Friday, retreating after Thursday’s bounce. The shares dipped to $143.67 at their lowest during a volatile session.

Dow Jones today: Why the index is down more than 600 points on inflation and AI nerves

Dow Jones today: Why the index is down more than 600 points on inflation and AI nerves

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 600 points by midday Friday, pressured by a stronger-than-anticipated wholesale inflation print and renewed volatility in AI-focused stocks. As of 11:47 a.m. ET, the Dow had fallen 602.06 points, marking a 1.22% decline to 48,897.14. The S&P 500 retreated 0.66%, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.99%. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq tracked for their heaviest monthly losses since March 2025.
Wall Street jumps after Supreme Court kills Trump tariffs as US data revives inflation debate

Wall Street jumps after Supreme Court kills Trump tariffs as US data revives inflation debate

Stocks in the U.S. moved higher Friday, following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn President Donald Trump’s broad “Liberation Day” tariffs. The ruling offered relief to consumer companies with significant import exposure after a turbulent period for riskier assets. By 11:56 a.m. ET, the Dow ticked up 0.23%, the S&P 500 advanced 0.64%, and the Nasdaq jumped 1.10%. https://www.reuters.com/business/us-stock-futures-muted-ahead-economic-data-2026-02-20/
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US GDP Cools to 1.4% as Core PCE Inflation Hits 3% — What It Means for Fed Rates

US GDP Cools to 1.4% as Core PCE Inflation Hits 3% — What It Means for Fed Rates

Futures for major U.S. indexes slipped Friday as fresh data pointed to a late-2025 slowdown in economic growth, while December inflation came in higher than forecast. As of 8:34 a.m. ET, S&P 500 E-minis traded 0.28% lower, with Nasdaq 100 E-minis losing 0.39% and Dow E-minis off by 0.23%. The fourth quarter saw GDP expand at a 1.4% annualized clip, and core PCE inflation advanced 0.4% for December.
Silver price today: Spot jumps above $80 as haven demand returns ahead of U.S. inflation data

Silver price today: Spot jumps above $80 as haven demand returns ahead of U.S. inflation data

Silver surged almost 3% in European trading Friday, clearing the $80 mark as bullion prices caught a tailwind from lower U.S. yields and fresh anxiety over U.S.-Iran friction. Spot silver was last up 2.8% at $80.57 an ounce at 0941 GMT. Gold tacked on 0.7% to $5,032.49. Platinum and palladium moved up roughly 2.3% apiece. “Yields are down, reducing the opportunity cost of holding bullion,” noted Peter Fertig, analyst at Quantitative Commodity Research.
FTSE 100 hits a fresh record as UK inflation cools — BAE, Glencore jump

FTSE 100 hits a fresh record as UK inflation cools — BAE, Glencore jump

London’s FTSE 100 pushed higher again Wednesday, rising about 1% and hovering near its all-time highs as softer inflation numbers fueled fresh rate-cut wagers. The blue-chip index touched 10,666.68 during the session, last quoted near 10,660, after a record 10,556.17 close the previous day. BAE Systems stood out among defence names, surging, while Glencore advanced on news of a $2 billion payout. Raspberry Pi, meanwhile, kept its brisk rally alive.
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