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Executives at Silicon Valley chip maker Intel say 'fluid' US trade policies and regulatory moves have increased the chances of economic slowdown
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Intel Corp. shares climbed more than 2.5% Thursday, breaking above $60 for the first time in years, as renewed optimism around the chipmaker's foundry business, a high-profile partnership with Elon Musk's Terafab project and a fresh analyst upgrade lifted sentiment amid a broader technology sector rebound.
Google May Avoid Harsh Penalties as Judge Eyes Softer Antitrust
NEW YORK — Alphabet Inc. shares edged higher Monday, with Class C stock (GOOG) trading near $296.60 after gaining $2.14 or 0.73% in afternoon trading, as Wall Street largely reinforced its bullish long-term outlook despite heavy 2026 capital spending plans for artificial intelligence infrastructure.
FTSE 100 Surges 0.8% Today as Oil Eases and Markets
NEW YORK — The S&P 500 pushed above the 6,600 level in early trading Monday as investors welcomed tentative signs of potential de-escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict, easing pressure from elevated oil prices that have weighed on the benchmark throughout a challenging start to 2026.
A screen displays the logo and trading information for GameStop on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 29, 2022.
GameStop Corp. shares rose modestly in early trading Monday, March 30, 2026, trading around $22.40 after closing at $22.10 on Friday, as the video game retailer's stock continued to reflect its status as a volatile meme favorite amid ongoing speculation about CEO Ryan Cohen's strategic plans and a strengthened balance sheet.
Having won a court ruling that Google had a monopoly in online ad technology, US attorneys could recommend that the tech titan be order to spin off its ad exchange operations
Alphabet Inc.'s Class C shares (GOOG) traded around $274.92 midday Tuesday in New York, up 0.42% on the session, as investors weighed the tech giant's aggressive artificial intelligence investments against broader market volatility and looming regulatory risks.
Netflix Stock Surges 13.8% as Company Walks Away from Warner
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares traded at $93.88, up 46 cents or 0.49% during Monday's session, reflecting continued investor focus on the streaming giant's pricing power and ambitious 2026 content strategy as the company navigates a competitive entertainment landscape.
Microsoft Slashes Jobs Across Teams, Aims to Streamline Management
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) shares advanced modestly in early trading on March 16, 2026, as the tech giant participated in a broader equity rebound fueled by easing geopolitical tensions and a retreat in oil prices.
Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt (left) and moderator Josh Constine (right)
Shares of Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) rose in early trading on March 17, 2026, participating in a market-wide recovery as investors rotated back into growth and fintech names following a sharp pullback last week.
GameStop is laying off people as the company tries to fit in with a digitally-transforming videogame industry. In photo: GameStop stock graph is seen in front of the company's logo in this illustration taken February 2, 2021.
GameStop Corp. (GME) shares traded modestly higher in early March 2026 trading, closing at $24.46 on March 11 after a 0.37% gain
CF Industries Holdings (NYSE: CF)
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) shares exploded higher on March 12, 2026, building on the previous day's massive rally and hitting fresh all-time highs as ongoing Middle East conflicts continued to squeeze global fertilizer supplies and boost nitrogen pricing.
It was revealed last month Netflix was planning to introduce a new cheaper subscription model by the end of 2022
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares closed at $97.09 on March 2, 2026, up 0.88% or $0.85 from the prior session, extending a recent rally fueled by the company's decision to abandon pursuit of an acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and renewed analyst optimism on its advertising and organic growth prospects.
The logo for Goldman Sachs is seen on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City
Shares of The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: GS) tumbled more than 7% in the latest session as escalating U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran and Tehran's retaliatory strikes injected fresh volatility into global markets, heightening concerns over energy supply disruptions, inflation pressures and broader economic fallout.
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