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Stock Market 14 February 2026

KLA stock in focus: KLAC heads into holiday week after $400 million India R&D pact

KLA stock in focus: KLAC heads into holiday week after $400 million India R&D pact

KLA Corp shares rose 0.92% to $1,464.13 Friday after announcing a deal with Tamil Nadu to build a major R&D campus in Chennai. The company plans to invest up to $400 million over 10 years, with the site expected to create up to 4,000 skilled jobs. The project will focus on AI-driven semiconductor technologies and process control tools, according to company and state officials.
GE Aerospace stock price: repair robots, engine shortages and Airbus supply pressure in focus

GE Aerospace stock price: repair robots, engine shortages and Airbus supply pressure in focus

GE Aerospace shares rose 0.8% to $315.41 Friday as the company expanded automation and Lean methods to boost jet-engine repair output. GE has begun using robots for precision repairs at its Singapore hub to clear backlogs. Safran, GE’s CFM partner, forecast higher 2026 profits on civil engine demand. Airbus continues to press CFM for increased LEAP engine deliveries amid ongoing supply chain strains.
Vertex stock jumps nearly 6% on Oppenheimer upgrade as traders size up new drug pipeline

Vertex stock jumps nearly 6% on Oppenheimer upgrade as traders size up new drug pipeline

Vertex shares jumped 5.7% to $491.47 Friday after Oppenheimer upgraded the stock, citing growth plans beyond cystic fibrosis. The company set 2026 revenue guidance at up to $13.1 billion, with at least $500 million expected from new products. Vertex highlighted gene-editing, pain, and kidney therapies in its outlook. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day.
Snowflake stock (SNOW) jumps 5% into long weekend as AI nerves and earnings near

Snowflake stock (SNOW) jumps 5% into long weekend as AI nerves and earnings near

Snowflake shares jumped 5.4% to $182.29 Friday after a previous drop, with trading volume at 8.33 million shares. The move followed lower Treasury yields and U.S. inflation data that fueled bets on Fed rate cuts. Snowflake recently announced a $200 million OpenAI partnership and a deal with U.S. Figure Skating. The company reports earnings after market close on Feb. 25.
Morgan Stanley stock rebounds after Thursday slide as CPI cools; Fed minutes, Basel rules loom

Morgan Stanley stock rebounds after Thursday slide as CPI cools; Fed minutes, Basel rules loom

Morgan Stanley shares closed up 1.8% at $171.15 Friday, rebounding after a 4.9% drop Thursday. U.S. inflation data came in cooler than expected, easing rate concerns and lifting stocks. Investors remain cautious ahead of Fed minutes Feb. 18 and possible new big-bank capital rules. Morgan Stanley declared dividends on several preferred stock series.
Boeing stock: BA shares rise Friday — what investors watch next after FAA and defense headlines

Boeing stock: BA shares rise Friday — what investors watch next after FAA and defense headlines

Boeing shares rose 1.5% to $242.96 Friday as the FAA proposed new inspections for older 737s after cracks were found in fuselage skin. The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a sole-source contract for GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs worth over $100 million. India approved a $40 billion military upgrade including Boeing P-8I aircraft. Boeing cited a 60% drop in Spirit AeroSystems defects since tightening inspections.
Chevron stock price closes higher as Venezuela sanctions ease; traders eye OPEC+ and Tuesday’s reopen

Chevron stock price closes higher as Venezuela sanctions ease; traders eye OPEC+ and Tuesday’s reopen

Chevron shares closed up 0.73% at $183.74 on Friday after U.S. authorities eased sanctions on Venezuela’s energy sector. The move allows companies like Chevron to keep operating and pursue new investment talks. Oil prices ended slightly higher, with Brent at $67.75 a barrel. OPEC+ producers are set to meet March 1 to discuss possible output increases.
14 February 2026
Bank of America stock price steadies near $52 after choppy week — what to watch next

Bank of America stock price steadies near $52 after choppy week — what to watch next

Bank of America shares closed Friday nearly flat at $52.55 after a 2.5% drop Thursday, with 31.4 million shares traded. CEO Brian Moynihan’s 2025 pay rose over 17% to $41 million. A federal judge allowed a Jeffrey Epstein-related class action to proceed, with trial set for May 11. U.S. markets are closed Monday for a holiday; Fed minutes and inflation data are due next week.
14 February 2026
Qualcomm stock price: QCOM ends higher, but Samsung launch and memory crunch loom into next week

Qualcomm stock price: QCOM ends higher, but Samsung launch and memory crunch loom into next week

Qualcomm shares closed Friday up 1.6% at $140.70, outperforming the Nasdaq as Nvidia and Broadcom fell. Trading volume topped 13 million shares, above the 50-day average, but the stock remains 32% below its 52-week high. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday, with trading set to resume Tuesday. Samsung’s Feb. 25 Galaxy Unpacked event is the next major industry event for handset demand signals.

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  • Amazon Likely the Weakest Performer Among 'Magnificent Seven' Stocks Over Next Decade
    April 27, 2026, 1:29 AM EDT. Amazon, once a pioneering online bookseller, has matured into a sprawling ecosystem spanning e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital advertising. However, despite its vast ambitions, experts predict Amazon could underperform its 'Magnificent Seven' tech peers over the next 10 years. The company's strategy of deep vertical integration - controlling hardware, software, logistics, and delivery - now poses challenges rather than advantages, especially as its sprawling operations strain resources. While Amazon Web Services remains a profitable high-margin segment, retail and fulfilment face volatile costs. Saturated markets in advertising and distant 'moonshot' ventures add complexity but unclear near-term profits. Investors betting on massive growth fueled by Amazon's AI and integration efforts may face disappointment as the company confronts structural headwinds limiting upside compared to more focused competitors.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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27 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 27, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 27, 2026, 1:30 AM EDT Amazon Likely the Weakest Performer Among 'Magnificent Seven' Stocks Over Next Decade April 27, 2026, 1:29 AM EDT. Amazon, once a pioneering online bookseller, has matured into a sprawling ecosystem spanning e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital advertising. However, despite its vast ambitions, experts predict **Amazon could underperform its 'Magnificent Seven' tech peers over the next 10 years**. The company's strategy of deep vertical integration – controlling hardware, software, logistics, and delivery – now poses challenges rather than advantages, especially as its sprawling operations strain resources.
Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

26 April 2026
Kratos Defense shares dropped 6.5% to $61.26, cutting its market value to $10.6 billion as investors questioned the pace of profit from new contracts. The company recently completed the first flight of its Mk1 Firejet drone and won a Space Force contract worth up to $446.8 million. AeroVironment, L3Harris, and Northrop Grumman also declined. Kratos raised $1.17 billion in a February share offering.
Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

26 April 2026
Wisconsin sued Robinhood and several rivals over sports event contracts, alleging illegal sports betting through prediction markets. The lawsuit comes days before Robinhood reports first-quarter earnings on Tuesday. Robinhood shares closed at $84.71 Friday, down from $91.28 on Monday. The company said its event contracts are federally regulated and it will defend itself.
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