Shares of Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI) surged as much as 45% on February 27, 2026, reaching new 52-week highs above $79 in intraday trading, after the optical networking company reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results and issued robust guidance fueled by accelerating demand for high-speed data center transceivers amid the AI infrastructure boom.
Mike Clair
Feb 28, 2026
GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) shares traded in a narrow range around $24 in late February 2026, reflecting cautious investor sentiment following a period of volatility driven by CEO Ryan Cohen's aggressive push toward strategic acquisitions and the company's robust cash reserves.
Daniel Lee
Feb 28, 2026
Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE: DELL) shares soared more than 20% on February 27, 2026, after the company reported record fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 results, fueled by explosive demand for AI-optimized servers.
Tony Jackson
Feb 28, 2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co., the largest U.S. bank by assets, saw its shares fluctuate in late February 2026 trading as investors digested recent company guidance, CEO Jamie Dimon's economic cautions and broader market pressures.
Mike Clair
Feb 28, 2026
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL), the parent company of Google, saw its Class A shares close at $307.38 on Feb. 26, down 1.76% or $5.52 from the previous session's $312.90. The decline followed broader market pressures and investor concerns over the company's aggressive capital expenditure plans for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Tony Jackson
Feb 28, 2026
Nokia Oyj (NYSE: NOK), the Finnish telecommunications equipment giant, continues to navigate a transforming industry landscape as it capitalizes on artificial intelligence and advanced network technologies.
Mike Clair
Feb 28, 2026
20-year-old Jayson Joseph Michaels has been charged over alleged plans to carry a mass casualty terrorist attack in multiple locations in Perth.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Feb 27, 2026
IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ), a leading quantum computing company, saw its shares rocket more than 21% Thursday after reporting fourth-quarter results that far exceeded expectations and issuing optimistic revenue guidance for 2026 that topped Wall Street forecasts.
Mike Clair
Feb 27, 2026
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) shares surged nearly 9% in after-hours trading Thursday after the streaming leader announced it would not match a higher competing bid from Paramount Skydance for Warner Bros. Discovery, ending months of merger speculation.
Tony Jackson
Feb 27, 2026
Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, was trading at approximately $67,500 USD on Friday, reflecting a modest pullback after a brief surge earlier in the week that briefly pushed it toward $70,000.
Daniel Lee
Feb 27, 2026
Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NU), the parent company of digital banking platform Nubank, saw its shares drop sharply Feb. 26, 2026, closing down 9.55% at $15.06 after reporting record fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results that beat revenue expectations but failed to fully satisfy investor demands for clearer margin signals and cost trends.
Daniel Lee
Feb 27, 2026
Shares of Eos Energy Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ: EOSE) cratered nearly 40% on Feb. 26, 2026, closing at $6.74 after the energy storage company reported fourth-quarter results that missed Wall Street expectations, even as full-year revenue surged more than sevenfold.
Daniel Lee
Feb 27, 2026
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) shares fell sharply in late February trading, dipping below $203 amid broader semiconductor sector volatility and investor digestion of recent gains tied to artificial intelligence demand.
Daniel Lee
Feb 27, 2026
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, continues to reshape industries from space exploration to artificial intelligence, with his recent acquisition of xAI by SpaceX marking one of the most significant corporate consolidations in history.
Daniel Lee
Feb 27, 2026
Microsoft Corp. shares surged nearly 3% in heavy trading Wednesday, snapping a recent pullback as investors found reassurance from comments easing fears over AI disruption and new strategic collaborations bolstered confidence in the tech giant's cloud and artificial intelligence momentum.
Daniel Lee
Feb 27, 2026
American Airlines Group Inc. shares advanced modestly Thursday as the carrier announced a $1 billion investment in Miami International Airport expansion, signaling confidence in long-term growth despite recent headwinds from rising fuel costs and winter disruptions.
Daniel Lee
Feb 27, 2026
Intel Corp. shares gained ground Wednesday after the chipmaker announced a strategic collaboration with AI startup SambaNova Systems, bolstering its position in the fast-growing artificial intelligence market amid ongoing efforts to revitalize its foundry business and regain ground lost to rivals.
Mike Clair
Feb 27, 2026
NVIDIA Corp. shares edged higher in pre-market trading Thursday after the AI chip leader reported blockbuster fiscal fourth-quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations, though investor enthusiasm remained tempered amid ongoing questions about the sustainability of the artificial intelligence boom.
Tony Jackson
Feb 27, 2026
Compass, Inc., the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume, saw its stock close slightly higher on Feb. 25 as investors positioned for the company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report, due after market close on Feb. 26.
Daniel Lee
Feb 27, 2026
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) shares rose 0.64% to close at $312.90 on Feb. 25, 2026, extending a strong recovery as the Google parent company continues to demonstrate accelerating revenue growth fueled by artificial intelligence advancements and surging demand for Google Cloud, even as massive capital expenditures raise questions about near-term returns.
Tony Jackson
Feb 26, 2026
Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) shares climbed more than 4% to close at $114.34 on Feb. 25, 2026, extending recent gains as investors cheered accelerated progress in the bank's multi-year transformation strategy, including a major step toward divesting its Mexican retail operations and ongoing capital enhancements from asset sales.
Daniel Lee
Feb 26, 2026
Shares of USA Rare Earth, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAR) closed down 1.52% at $20.08 on Feb. 25, 2026, capping a week of choppy trading for the critical minerals company as Wall Street reassesses its valuation following a sharp pullback from 2025 highs and amid surging demand for domestic rare earth supplies.
Tony Jackson
Feb 26, 2026
Baytex Energy Corp. (NYSE: BTE, TSX: BTE) shares declined 1.86% Wednesday, closing at $3.70 on Feb. 25, 2026, amid broader energy sector caution and anticipation for the company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings release scheduled for March 4, 2026.
Mike Clair
Feb 26, 2026
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) shares traded modestly higher Thursday, closing around $126 on Feb. 26, 2026, as the retail giant stabilized following a mixed reaction to its fiscal fourth-quarter results and forward guidance.
Daniel Lee
Feb 26, 2026
Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) shares fell 2.59% Wednesday, closing at $30.79 on Feb. 25, 2026, as renewed worries over fiber-optic competition pressured the media and broadband giant despite ongoing network expansions and a stable dividend appeal.
Mike Clair
Feb 26, 2026
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) shares rose more than 5% in trading Wednesday, closing at $19.65 on Feb. 25, 2026, as investors positioned for the company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report scheduled for release Thursday morning, Feb. 26.
Mike Clair
Feb 26, 2026
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares climbed nearly 2% Wednesday, closing at $417.40 on Feb. 25, 2026, extending a recent recovery from sub-$400 levels as optimism builds around the company's autonomy ambitions and software monetization efforts.
Daniel Lee
Feb 26, 2026
Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) shares traded near their 52-week high Wednesday, closing at $16.08 on Feb. 25, 2026, as investors positioned for the generic drugmaker's fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report due Feb. 26.
Tony Jackson
Feb 26, 2026
Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE: UBER) shares climbed more than 2% in recent trading, closing at $72.83 on Feb. 25, 2026, as the ride-hailing and delivery giant advances its ambitions in autonomous vehicles, air mobility and integrated urban services.
Mike Clair
Feb 26, 2026
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden and her family are "basing themselves out of Australia," according to a spokesperson.
Bella Javier Liamzon
Feb 26, 2026