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Block stock price dips in premarket after AI-layoff rally — what traders watch next

Block stock price dips in premarket after AI-layoff rally — what traders watch next

Block shares dropped 3.3% to $61.57 in premarket trading Monday, following a 16.8% surge Friday after the company announced over 4,000 job cuts and raised its 2026 profit growth outlook. Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to “Overweight” with a $93 target, citing AI-driven profitability, while analysts remained divided on long-term effects. U.S. stock index futures also fell over 1% amid broader market caution.
2 March 2026
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Bank of America stock sinks to $49.83 as bank selloff bites — here’s what to watch next week

Bank of America stock sinks to $49.83 as bank selloff bites — here’s what to watch next week

Bank of America shares fell 4.72% to $49.83 Friday, tracking a sharp selloff in bank stocks after the collapse of U.K. lender Market Financial Solutions. The S&P 500 bank index dropped 4% as investors worried about stress in private credit markets. Block announced over 4,000 job cuts tied to AI adoption. JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup all closed lower.
28 February 2026
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Financial Services Stocks Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025): Bank Stocks, Insurance Shares and Fintech Enter 2026 With Rates, Regulation and Digital Payments in Focus

Financial Services Stocks Outlook (Dec. 25, 2025): Bank Stocks, Insurance Shares and Fintech Enter 2026 With Rates, Regulation and Digital Payments in Focus

The Dow and S&P 500 closed at record highs in the final U.S. session before Christmas, with financial stocks among the top performers. Central banks cut rates 32 times in 2025, fueling momentum for financials into 2026. Trading volumes were thin ahead of the holiday, and U.S. markets are closed Thursday for Christmas Day.
25 December 2025
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Payments & Fintech US Stocks Week Ahead: Visa’s Stablecoin Re-Rating, PayPal’s Checkout Crunch, and the Post-Fed Data Wave (Dec 15–19, 2025)

Payments & Fintech US Stocks Week Ahead: Visa’s Stablecoin Re-Rating, PayPal’s Checkout Crunch, and the Post-Fed Data Wave (Dec 15–19, 2025)

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75% this week, signaling a pause and dividing policymakers. Payments and fintech stocks face uncertainty as delayed jobs and inflation data, postponed by a 43-day government shutdown, are set for release next week. Bank of America upgraded Visa to Buy, citing stablecoins as an opportunity rather than a threat.
14 December 2025
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SQ Stock Today: Afterpay Probe, $5 Billion Buyback and Holiday Surge Redefine Block’s 2026 Outlook

SQ Stock Today: Afterpay Probe, $5 Billion Buyback and Holiday Surge Redefine Block’s 2026 Outlook

Block, Inc. shares closed at $61.11 on December 5, 2025, down about 30% year-over-year after missing Q3 earnings estimates and facing regulatory scrutiny of its Afterpay unit. The company reported Q3 revenue of $6.11 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.54, both below forecasts, while gross profit rose 18% to $2.66 billion. Block’s market cap stands near $37 billion.
7 December 2025
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Jack Dorsey and Bitcoin in 2025: How Block Is Trying to Turn BTC Into Everyday Money

Jack Dorsey and Bitcoin in 2025: How Block Is Trying to Turn BTC Into Everyday Money

Block, led by Jack Dorsey, began rolling out Bitcoin payments to over 4 million Square merchants in the U.S. in late 2025, waiving fees until 2027. More than 24 million Cash App users have bought Bitcoin since 2018. About 25% of Bitcoin payments on Cash App use the Lightning Network. Dorsey continues to push for Bitcoin as everyday money, not just an investment.
4 December 2025
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Solana’s Meteoric 2025 Surge: Uptober Rally, ‘New Wall Street’ Hype & Bold Forecasts

Solana (SOL) Price Today — November 13, 2025: Slides to ~$146 as $150 Support Breaks; ETF Inflows and Cash App’s Stablecoin Plans in Focus

Solana fell below $150 on Thursday, trading near $145.88 after a 5% drop and volatile swings between $141.47 and $157.05. The move came despite continued net inflows into Solana spot ETFs, which have reached $369 million since launch. Cash App announced plans to enable USDC stablecoin transfers on Solana in early 2026. Daily active addresses on the network dropped to a 12-month low.
14 November 2025
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Block, Inc. (XYZ) news today: Shares slide post‑earnings as Square profitability lags; Cash App strength, new product “Releases,” and Investor Day in focus (Nov 9, 2025)

Block, Inc. (XYZ) news today: Shares slide post‑earnings as Square profitability lags; Cash App strength, new product “Releases,” and Investor Day in focus (Nov 9, 2025)

Block, Inc. shares dropped 11% Friday after Q3 results showed Square’s profit growth lagging behind payment volumes and credit losses rising. Gross profit rose 18% to $2.66 billion, led by Cash App’s 24% gain. The company raised its 2025 gross profit outlook to $10.243 billion. Cash App Releases event is set for Nov. 13, with Investor Day on Nov. 19.
9 November 2025
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Block (XYZ) Stock Sinks ~15% After Q3 Miss—Cash App Hits 58M Users as Square GPV Grows 12% (Nov. 7, 2025)

Block (XYZ) Stock Sinks ~15% After Q3 Miss—Cash App Hits 58M Users as Square GPV Grows 12% (Nov. 7, 2025)

Block, Inc. shares dropped about 15% in premarket trading Friday after third-quarter adjusted EPS missed estimates and Square’s gross-profit growth lagged payment volume. Gross profit rose 18% to $2.66 billion, but Square’s profit grew only 9% as credit losses surged 89% to $363.5 million. Bitcoin revenue fell to $1.97 billion from $2.43 billion a year earlier.
7 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Wall Street Price Targets: Lululemon Rated Buy, Hormel and Walker & Dunlop Marked Sell for May 2026
    May 20, 2026, 4:23 AM EDT. A recent StockStory analysis highlights Wall Street price targets for May 2026, identifying one stock recommended to buy and two to sell. Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) is rated a buy with a projected 47.9% return, supported by strong fundamentals. Conversely, Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL), known for SPAM, and Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) face selling pressure despite upside targets of 33.2% and 29.6%, respectively. Hormel battles declining unit sales and shrinking earnings, while Walker & Dunlop suffers from falling net interest income and equity erosion. Investors should weigh these fundamentals against price target optimism before making decisions.

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Astera Labs Stock Surges: The AI Networking Bet Traders Are Chasing Before Nvidia Results

Astera Labs Stock Surges: The AI Networking Bet Traders Are Chasing Before Nvidia Results

20 May 2026
Astera Labs shares rose 13.3% to $244.26 on Tuesday after management outlined a faster ramp for its Scorpio X fabric switches and optical networking tied to Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion. The move followed presentations at J.P. Morgan’s tech conference and comes ahead of Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday. Astera’s first-quarter revenue jumped 93% to $308.4 million, with second-quarter guidance above analyst forecasts.
Snowflake Shares Rise Ahead of Results With AI Demand in Focus

Snowflake Shares Rise Ahead of Results With AI Demand in Focus

20 May 2026
Snowflake shares climbed 3.2% to $169.55 Tuesday after BofA Securities raised its price target to $205 and predicted strong fiscal Q1 results next week. Mizuho Securities channel checks indicated continued demand for Snowflake’s data and AI products. The company reports earnings after the market closes May 27. Recent deals include a $400 million contract and partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 20.05.2026

20 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 20, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 20, 2026, 4:31 AM EDT Wall Street Price Targets: Lululemon Rated Buy, Hormel and Walker & Dunlop Marked Sell for May 2026 May 20, 2026, 4:23 AM EDT. A recent StockStory analysis highlights Wall Street price targets for May 2026, identifying one stock recommended to buy and two to sell. Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) is rated a buy with a projected 47.9% return, supported by strong fundamentals. Conversely, Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL), known for SPAM, and Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) face selling pressure despite upside targets of 33.2% and 29.6%, respectively. Hormel battles
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