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Stock Market 2 March 2026

Netflix stock price slips as JPMorgan turns upbeat on NFLX after $2.8 billion break fee

Netflix stock price slips as JPMorgan turns upbeat on NFLX after $2.8 billion break fee

Netflix shares slipped 0.4% to $96.24 after JPMorgan resumed coverage with an “overweight” rating and $120 target. Netflix waived its right to match Paramount Skydance’s bid for Warner Bros, receiving a $2.8 billion termination fee after the deal collapsed. Co-CEOs said the acquisition was “no longer financially attractive.” CFO Spence Neumann will speak at a Morgan Stanley conference March 4.
2 March 2026
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Nvidia stock bucks market slide after $4 billion optics bet — what NVDA traders watch next

Nvidia stock bucks market slide after $4 billion optics bet — what NVDA traders watch next

Nvidia shares rose 1.5% to $179.80 in early trading Monday, bucking declines in chip stocks and the broader market. The company announced $2 billion investments each in Lumentum and Coherent, tied to multiyear supply agreements for advanced optics used in data centers. The moves come ahead of Nvidia’s GTC conference later this month. The Nasdaq was down 0.6% and the S&P 500 slipped 0.5%.
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Tesla stock slides as oil spikes and Europe sales data lands; Cybertruck pricing in focus

Tesla stock slides as oil spikes and Europe sales data lands; Cybertruck pricing in focus

Tesla shares fell 2.6% to $391.92 in early Monday trading as Middle East tensions drove oil prices higher and investors shifted away from growth stocks. February data showed Tesla registrations rose sharply in France, Spain, and Norway but declined in other European markets. The company raised the listed price of its dual-motor Cybertruck to $69,990.
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NIQ stock flat in premarket after Needham trims target as 2026 margin plan takes focus

NIQ stock flat in premarket after Needham trims target as 2026 margin plan takes focus

NIQ Global Intelligence shares held at $13.33 premarket after Needham cut its price target to $21, citing lower sector multiples, but kept a Buy rating. The stock remains below its $21 IPO price from July 2025. NIQ reported Q4 revenue of $1.139 billion and full-year revenue of $4.198 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 25.4% in the quarter. Management will speak at the Bank of America Information Services Conference on March 12.
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Sasol share price jumps as oil spike shakes markets — what JSE investors watch next

Sasol share price jumps as oil spike shakes markets — what JSE investors watch next

Sasol shares jumped 5.6% in Johannesburg on Monday, following a 16% surge Friday, as Brent crude hit a 13-month high amid the Iran conflict. The stock reached a 52-week high of 163.55 rand before easing. The rand weakened 1.4% against the dollar. An arbitrator ruled against Sasol in an ethylene pricing dispute with KAP’s Safripol unit, with Sasol considering a court review.
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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.
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Dentsply Sirona stock slips in premarket as Mizuho hikes target to $16

Dentsply Sirona stock slips in premarket as Mizuho hikes target to $16

Dentsply Sirona (XRAY.O) dropped 2.5% to $14.31 in premarket trading Monday after a 15.5% surge Friday. Mizuho and other analysts raised price targets following fourth-quarter results, but Mizuho cut earnings estimates and flagged higher R&D spending. The company scrapped its dividend and launched a $120 million restructuring plan. Broader U.S. markets fell as investors grew cautious amid Middle East tensions.
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AAOI stock jumps again before the bell as Applied Optoelectronics rally rolls on

AAOI stock jumps again before the bell as Applied Optoelectronics rally rolls on

Applied Optoelectronics shares jumped 15.6% to $97.40 in premarket trading Monday after a 56.9% surge Friday. The company reported record Q4 revenue of $134.3 million but a net loss of $2 million, and forecast Q1 revenue of $150–$165 million. New SEC filings detail a $250 million at-the-market share sale program and a long-term Houston lease for expanded capacity.
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FIGS stock in focus: shares steady after Friday surge, tariffs and 2026 outlook back in play

FIGS stock in focus: shares steady after Friday surge, tariffs and 2026 outlook back in play

FIGS shares surged 23.9% Friday to $15.45 after reporting Q4 net revenue up 33% to $201.9 million and net income of $18.5 million. The company expects 2026 revenue growth of 10% to 12% but flagged tariff pressures and a lower gross margin. Shares held near $15.40 in after-hours trading. Investors await management’s March 4 conference appearance for further details.
2 March 2026
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Warner Bros Discovery stock in focus before the bell as Netflix’s Sarandos puts $27.75 cap on bid

Warner Bros Discovery stock in focus before the bell as Netflix’s Sarandos puts $27.75 cap on bid

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the company exited Warner Bros. Discovery talks over price, not politics, citing a $27.75 per share limit. WBD closed Friday at $28.17, below Paramount Skydance’s $31.00 cash offer. California’s attorney general has opened an investigation into the proposed merger. Paramount will discuss the deal on a Monday morning call.
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Three firms just disclosed fresh Apple stock stakes — here’s what the filings show

Three firms just disclosed fresh Apple stock stakes — here’s what the filings show

Strategic Advisors LLC raised its Apple Inc stake to 202,992 shares worth $51.7 million in the third quarter, making Apple its largest holding, regulatory filings showed. AE Wealth Management and Citizens Financial Group also boosted their Apple positions, while AlphaQuest LLC and Kapitalo Investimentos opened new stakes. Apple shares last traded at $264.18, valuing the company at about $4.05 trillion.
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Stock Market Today

  • Indian Stock Market Outlook: Sensex and Nifty 50 Face Volatility Amid US-Iran Tensions
    May 17, 2026, 2:04 AM EDT. Indian stock markets ended the week lower, breaking a three-week consolidation as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran escalate. Sensex slipped 161 points to 75,237.99, while Nifty 50 dropped 46 points to 23,643.50. Factors include a weakening rupee and rising crude oil prices amid inflation concerns. Experts expect continued market volatility next week, with investor sentiment closely tied to developments around the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global energy supply. Key technical levels to watch: Sensex resistance between 75,600-76,000, support at 74,200-74,500; Nifty resistance at 24,000-24,250, support near 23,000-23,250. Caution and strict stop-loss strategies advised as geopolitical risks and energy market disruptions persist.

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Joby Aviation Slides Monday With Air-Taxi in Focus

Joby Aviation Slides Monday With Air-Taxi in Focus

17 May 2026
Joby Aviation shares closed Friday at $10.36, down 2.6% for the day and 4.7% for the week. CEO JoeBen Bevirt-linked trusts sold over 421,000 shares under a preset 10b5-1 plan, filings showed. The stock traded between $10.04 and $10.58 during a volatile week. Broader markets and eVTOL sector peers also declined.
ImmunityBio’s BCG Agreement Puts Monday’s Trading in Focus

ImmunityBio’s BCG Agreement Puts Monday’s Trading in Focus

17 May 2026
ImmunityBio closed at $7.97 Friday, down 2.2% after announcing exclusive U.S. rights to Japan BCG Laboratory’s Tokyo-172 strain for bladder cancer therapy. The Tokyo strain remains investigational in the U.S. and is not FDA-approved. Nasdaq was closed for the weekend; the next trading session is Monday. ImmunityBio’s Q1 product revenue rose to $44.2 million with $380.9 million in cash and securities.
Infleqtion Stock Just Took a Hit After Record Revenue — What Could Move INFQ Next

Infleqtion Stock Just Took a Hit After Record Revenue — What Could Move INFQ Next

17 May 2026
Infleqtion Inc. shares fell 10.95% to $12.44 Friday, capping a rough week for quantum tech stocks. The company reported a first-quarter net loss of $30.3 million on $9.5 million in revenue, with 85% from government contracts. Infleqtion launched a new RF sensing platform and raised its 2026 revenue outlook, but warned of continued operating losses.
Synopsys Shares Dropped for the Week, Looking to May 27 for Direction

Synopsys Shares Dropped for the Week, Looking to May 27 for Direction

17 May 2026
Synopsys shares fell 1.49% Friday to $502.42, ending the week down 2.72% amid a broad tech selloff and news that Coatue Management cut its stake by 54%. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.54% Friday, while the Philadelphia semiconductor index slid 4%. Synopsys will report fiscal Q2 results after the market closes on May 27. Wells Fargo and Citigroup raised their price targets for the stock earlier in the week.
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