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NeuroPace shares rose nearly 1% after Q4 earnings beat expectations with $26.6M revenue (24% YoY growth) and narrowed losses, though 2026 guidance disappointed investors.

Nasdaq rallies 1.7% as tech giants Nvidia, Amazon, Meta lead recovery from geopolitical tensions. However, gains remain modest as major tech stocks trade well below 52-week highs.

Apple maintains $599 entry-level pricing for iPhone 17e with doubled storage, leveraging supply chain strength to compete in price-sensitive markets, particularly China.

Hycroft Mining stock surged 35% in February amid soaring precious metals prices, but the non-operational miner remains a speculative bet with zero revenue.

CrowdStrike hit record $5.25B ARR as geopolitical tensions drive enterprise cybersecurity spending. Stock down 21% despite strong fundamentals.

4D Advisors invests $6M in Calix as stock surges 55%, powered by record $272M quarterly revenue and successful shift to cloud-based subscriptions.

Snowflake stock fell 20% in 2026 despite bullish analyst ratings. Critics argue valuation remains elevated despite slowing growth and rising losses.

Greg Abel adds Moody's and Apple to Berkshire Hathaway's permanent holdings list, continuing Buffett's legacy while signaling confidence in both companies.

Activist investor Starboard Value acquires $205.73M stake in Fluor, betting on infrastructure spending acceleration and improved project execution.

Clear Secure director sold 33,000 shares worth $1.5M via pre-planned trading arrangement. Stock up 117.7% yearly, but elevated P/E of 29 prompts caution.

Investor rights firm Halper Sadeh investigates three M&A deals involving $NATL, $KORE, and $FONR, questioning whether shareholders receive fair value and adequate disclosure.

Halper Sadeh LLC investigates three companies for potential shareholder harm in acquisitions involving insider benefits and restricted competing bids.

nLight surges 5.64% after Baird initiates coverage with $95 price target, citing strong demand for laser systems in defense applications.

Halper Sadeh LLC investigates $ACLX, $VRE, $EHAB for potential shareholder fairness violations in proposed acquisitions.

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Ryan Ward, 2025 Triple-A MVP, partners with Boston-based lifestyle brand EARNED as official ambassador following breakout minor league season.

Nokia partners with Telia Finland on AI-powered 5G networks and expands Google Cloud integration, signaling strategic shift toward intelligent infrastructure solutions. $NOK shares up 0.85%.

Target beats Q4 EPS but misses sales; announces $5B capital investment in AI and expansion. Analyst upgrades from Guggenheim and Telsey cite bullish outlook on AI-driven growth strategy.

Billionaire Daniel Loeb's Third Point trimmed Amazon stake by 23% while opening new Alibaba position, signaling shifting bets on AI and e-commerce leadership.

Scripps agrees to acquire ABC affiliate WTVQ in Lexington, Kentucky, from Morris Network for $15.8M, creating a duopoly with its existing NBC station WLEX.

Broadcom reports Q1 earnings March 4 with 51% semiconductor revenue growth expected, but Nvidia rotation and China exposure risks cloud the outlook.