NEWS

Saudi Arabia's state oil giant Aramco halted operations at its massive Ras Tanura refinery on Monday after a drone strike targeted the facility, an industry source told Reuters, marking a dramatic escalation in the regional conflict as Iran retaliated against U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Apple Inc.'s stock closed at $264.18 on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, down $8.77 or 3.21% from the previous session's close, as broader market concerns over escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict and potential oil price spikes weighed on technology shares.

Gold prices climbed sharply in early March trading, with spot gold reaching around $5,278 per ounce on March 1, 2026, up more than 1.8% from the previous close, according to data from major market trackers like Kitco and JM Bullion.

Minnesota lawmakers have introduced legislation that would impose a complete ban on cryptocurrency kiosks

Shares of Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC (NASDAQ: PSNY) soared more than 20% on February 27, 2026

Shares of The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWIN) surged more than 25% on February 27, 2026

Crude oil prices jumped sharply on February 28, 2026, extending recent gains as joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran triggered immediate market concerns over potential disruptions to Middle East oil supplies.

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares jumped 13.8% on February 27, 2026, closing at $96.24 after the streaming giant announced it would not raise its bid for Warner Bros.

Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) shares climbed more than 3.7% on February 27, 2026, closing at $409.03 after the financial software giant reported robust second-quarter fiscal 2026 results that exceeded Wall Street expectations and reaffirmed full-year guidance amid accelerating adoption of AI-powered tools across its platforms.

Bitcoin tumbled below $64,000 on February 28, 2026, extending a sharp weekend sell-off triggered by reports of joint U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

20-year-old Jayson Joseph Michaels has been charged over alleged plans to carry a mass casualty terrorist attack in multiple locations in Perth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.