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Uber stock: UK ‘taxi tax’ contract rewrite puts VAT risk in focus ahead of Monday trade

Uber stock: UK ‘taxi tax’ contract rewrite puts VAT risk in focus ahead of Monday trade

Uber rewrote UK driver contracts outside London to limit exposure to new VAT rules, shifting tax liability to drivers, The Economic Times reported. Shares closed Friday at $82.86, up 1.4%, but remain below key moving averages near $88. Investors are watching for fallout in UK pricing and upcoming U.S. economic data. Uber’s next earnings report is scheduled for Feb. 4.
Bloom Energy stock jumps 14% on $502M Quanta microgrid disclosure — what investors watch next

Bloom Energy stock jumps 14% on $502M Quanta microgrid disclosure — what investors watch next

Bloom Energy shares rose 13.6% Friday to $98.69 after Quanta’s U.S. unit disclosed a $502 million purchase of Bloom fuel-cell microgrid systems in California. The deal covers three facilities and installation services. Bloom also secured a $600 million revolving credit line from Wells Fargo. Investors now await U.S. jobs data on Jan. 9 and Bloom’s earnings in late February.
Palo Alto Networks stock set for Monday spotlight after Guggenheim upgrade, insider sale notices

Palo Alto Networks stock set for Monday spotlight after Guggenheim upgrade, insider sale notices

Palo Alto Networks shares fell 2.6% to $179.37 Friday, lagging cybersecurity peers. Guggenheim upgraded the stock to Neutral from Sell ahead of Monday trading. SEC filings show president William D. Jenkins Jr. and executive Joshua D. Paul filed Form 144 notices for planned share sales under 10b5-1 plans. The stock faces scrutiny after recent deal activity and product shifts.
Workday (WDAY) stock hugs 52-week low after Friday slide as focus shifts to jobs data, next earnings

Workday (WDAY) stock hugs 52-week low after Friday slide as focus shifts to jobs data, next earnings

Workday shares dropped 4.2% to $205.79 on Friday, hitting a 52-week low of $202.22. The decline came as the S&P 500 rose 0.19% and investors watched interest-rate moves. Workday’s fiscal fourth-quarter results are due in late February, with subscription growth and guidance in focus. The company’s planned acquisition of Pipedream is expected to close this quarter.
Home Depot stock in focus ahead of Monday as Fed hints at slower rate cuts

Home Depot stock in focus ahead of Monday as Fed hints at slower rate cuts

Home Depot shares closed up 0.5% at $345.82 on Friday, while Lowe’s rose 2.4%. Investors await the ISM manufacturing survey Monday and the U.S. jobs report Jan. 9, as Fed officials signal rate cuts may pause. President Trump delayed new tariffs on imported kitchen and bath goods for a year, but existing 25% tariffs remain. Home Depot expects flat to modestly higher sales and earnings in fiscal 2026.

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  • Crypto Industry Divided Over U.S. Clarity Act Compromise on Market Structure
    March 25, 2026, 9:40 PM EDT. The U.S. Clarity Act compromise on crypto market structure is drawing mixed reactions within the fractured cryptocurrency community. Coinbase, led by CEO Brian Armstrong, has expressed dissatisfaction with the latest proposal, particularly around limitations on stablecoin rewards programs. While some crypto stakeholders are "pleasantly surprised," concerns remain about regulatory oversight potentially restricting how rewards tied to stablecoin transactions are managed. The bill would require regulatory agencies to draft neutral rules for permissible crypto activities, yet disagreements persist on the impact of these regulations. The ongoing debate highlights tension between safeguarding stablecoin innovation and integrating crypto firmly into U.S. financial systems. Market repercussions were seen as Circle's stock fell 20%, reflecting unease surrounding the regulatory outlook.
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