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NASDAQ:SQ 17 July 2025 - 1 March 2026

Before Wall Street opens Monday: Iran strikes, oil-supply fears and the U.S. jobs report

Before Wall Street opens Monday: Iran strikes, oil-supply fears and the U.S. jobs report

Wall Street closed out February with the Dow down 1.05%, S&P 500 off 0.43%, and Nasdaq down 0.92%, marking their steepest monthly drops since March 2025. Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz stalled after U.S.-Israel strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, prompting Iranian missile retaliation. OPEC+ agreed in principle to raise output by 206,000 barrels per day, but traders remain focused on supply risks.
1 March 2026
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Block stock price surges after Jack Dorsey’s AI-driven layoffs — what to watch next

Block stock price surges after Jack Dorsey’s AI-driven layoffs — what to watch next

Block shares surged 16.8% to $63.70 Friday after the company announced over 4,000 job cuts and forecast higher profits. CEO Jack Dorsey said the workforce will drop from over 10,000 to under 6,000 as AI tools reshape operations. Block expects 2026 gross profit of $12.2 billion and a 26% margin. The company will report first-quarter results on May 7.
28 February 2026
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Bitcoin’s $79K Bounce Meets $50K Talk as Cathie Wood’s Ark Goes Shopping

Bitcoin’s $79K Bounce Meets $50K Talk as Cathie Wood’s Ark Goes Shopping

Ark Invest increased holdings in crypto-linked stocks, including Circle, Bullish, and BitMine, as bitcoin surged past $79,000 before falling back to around $73,000. Circle shares dropped 7.9% Monday, Coinbase fell 3.5%. Analysts warn bitcoin could slide to $50,000, with bearish sentiment rising. Morgan Stanley began coverage of Circle with an Equal-Weight rating.
3 February 2026
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Block stock steadies before the bell after 5% slide as $200B lending milestone hits tape

Block stock steadies before the bell after 5% slide as $200B lending milestone hits tape

Block Inc shares rose 0.3% to $62.82 premarket Wednesday after sliding 5% the previous day amid a broad U.S. market selloff. The company said it has extended over $200 billion in credit through Cash App Borrow, Afterpay, and Square Loans, maintaining steady loss rates since 2013. Block’s quarterly earnings are due Feb. 19. Investors are watching for signs of credit stress as lending volumes grow.
21 January 2026
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Capital One stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap spooks lenders

Capital One stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap spooks lenders

Capital One shares fell nearly 10% in premarket trading Monday after Donald Trump proposed capping credit-card interest rates at 10%. Synchrony and Bread Financial dropped over 10%, while Affirm and Block rose. Analysts questioned the plan’s viability, citing lack of executive authority. Bank earnings and updates on rate caps remain in focus this week.
12 January 2026
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Cathie Wood Sells $40M in Tesla, Keeps Cutting Iridium, and Adds Nurix: What ARK Invest’s Latest Trades Signal on Dec. 15, 2025

Cathie Wood Sells $40M in Tesla, Keeps Cutting Iridium, and Adds Nurix: What ARK Invest’s Latest Trades Signal on Dec. 15, 2025

ARK Invest sold nearly 88,000 Tesla shares worth about $39.3 million across its ARKK and ARKW funds on December 12. The firm also trimmed positions in Iridium Communications and added to biotech firm Nurix Therapeutics, while increasing stakes in Robinhood and Block. The moves come as markets remain volatile after a tech-led pullback and ahead of major central bank decisions.
15 December 2025
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Stocks Slip as Tech Wobble Returns; Layoffs Spike and Tariff Showdown Clouds Outlook — Stock Market Today (Nov. 6, 2025)

Nasdaq Posts Worst Week Since April as AI Selloff Deepens; Mixed Close on Nov. 7 After Tech-Led Rout Nov. 6, Jobs Data Blackout Weighs on Sentiment

The Nasdaq fell 0.21% Friday to 23,004.54, capping its worst week since April as tech stocks slumped and investors questioned AI valuations. The Dow rose 0.16% and the S&P 500 gained 0.13% after signs of progress on the U.S. government shutdown. A data blackout forced traders to rely on private labor reports, while Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package.
8 November 2025
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European Stocks Climb Despite Shutdown Fears – Healthcare and Luxury Lead Gains

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Logs Worst Week Since April as AI Jitters Bite; Dow, S&P Edge Up — Nov. 7, 2025

The S&P 500 rose 0.13% and the Dow gained 0.16% Friday, while the Nasdaq slipped 0.21%, marking its worst week since April. U.S. consumer sentiment fell to 50.3, near a 3½-year low, as the record government shutdown continued. The FAA ordered initial 4% flight cuts, warning reductions could reach 20% if the shutdown persists. Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package.
7 November 2025
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Bitcoin’s Record Run, DeFi Shockwaves & NFT Revival – Crypto News Roundup (Aug 23–24, 2025)

Bitcoin’s Record Run, DeFi Shockwaves & NFT Revival – Crypto News Roundup (Aug 23–24, 2025)

Aave’s token surged nearly 19% to $355 after expanding to Aptos and launching Aave V3 in Move, its first non-Ethereum deployment. Bitcoin traded between $115,000 and $117,000, up fourfold from a year ago. Ether hovered near $4,800 as U.S. spot Ether ETFs saw $12.7 billion in August inflows. A $91.4 million Bitcoin theft on Aug. 19 exploited social engineering and Wasabi Wallet mixers.
24 August 2025
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Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro & Pixel 10a – Rumors, Leaks and Everything We Know

Pixel 10’s AI Reveal, Foldable Phone Showdowns, and iOS 26’s “Liquid Glass” Revolution – Mobile Tech News Roundup

Google will debut the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold on August 20, 2025, in New York, alongside the Pixel Watch 4. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to feature an IP68 dust-proof rating, 6.4-inch 3000-nit display, 3nm Tensor G5 chip, 16GB RAM, and up to 1TB storage. All Pixel 10 models run Android 16 with a redesigned UI and TSMC-built Tensor G5 chip.
17 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • LANXESS Sees 31% Share Price Surge in One Month After Decline
    April 8, 2026, 10:14 PM EDT. LANXESS (XTRA:LXS) reversed a 21% one-year loss with a sharp 31% share price rebound over the past month. The stock trades near €17.63, close to an average analyst price target of €17.81, signaling potential undervaluation amid ongoing portfolio optimization and digitalization efforts. Investors anticipate improved operating leverage, higher free cash flow, and better returns on capital despite risks from European energy costs and competition. This rapid sentiment shift highlights debate over intrinsic value versus market expectations. Analysts suggest closely monitoring the stock's fundamentals and broader market trends to assess growth potential against prevailing headwinds.

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Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

8 April 2026
Zevenbergen Capital increased its Alphabet Class A share holdings by 27.4% in Q4, while Lombard Odier and Empirical Wealth Management reduced their Class C positions, according to April 7 filings. Alphabet will report first-quarter results on April 29. GOOG and GOOGL traded near $304 before Wednesday’s U.S. open. The filings reflect holdings as of December 31 and may not show current positions.
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