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S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq crash at U.S Stock Market. Top gaining, losing stocks at Wall Street
The Economic Times· 2026-02-24 00:15
Among the 11 major sectors of the S&P 500, financials were down the most, while consumer staples enjoyed the largest percentage gain. The healthcare index advanced, with a boost from Eli Lilly after rival Novo Nordisk's obesity drug CagriSema underperformed Eli Lilly's drug Zepbound in a head-to-head trial. Among other movers, Domino's Pizza surged after the fast-food chain's fourth-quarter same-store sales beat Wall Street estimates. PayPal jumped following a Bloomberg report that the payments firm is att ...
Jim Cramer says AI fears have made the stock market fragile
CNBC· 2026-02-23 23:43
CNBC's Jim Cramer offered a blunt takeaway from Monday's selloff: Artificial intelligence concerns have left the stock market incredibly fragile.After the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each shed more than 1%, the "Mad Money" host urged investors to exercise caution because stocks were "just too easy to take down today." The reason for the early-week downturn was a post from Citrini Research over the weekend — arguing the AI boom could hurt the economy and cause unemployment to shoot up to 10% if white-collar jobs were ...
Stocks drop after Trump ramps up new tariffs and investors dump potential AI losers
PBS News· 2026-02-23 22:07
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slumped Monday after President Donald Trump ramped up his newest tariffs, while investors continued to punish companies that could be losers in the artificial-intelligence revolution.READ MORE: Trump increases global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court decisionThe S&P 500 fell 1% after Trump said on Saturday that he would place temporary 15% tariffs on other countries. That's up from the 10% rate he announced Friday following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his sweeping "r ...
Nvidia Joins Cybersecurity Giants to Shield Critical Infrastructure
PYMNTS.com· 2026-02-23 21:35
Nvidia is collaborating with several companies to bring accelerated computing and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity systems in the energy, manufacturing, transportation and utilities sectors.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions .Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content ...
CrowdStrike, Datadog and other cybersecurity stocks slide after Anthropic's AI tool launch
Reuters· 2026-02-23 20:52
Core Viewpoint - The launch of Anthropic's AI tool, Claude Code Security, has led to a significant decline in shares of various cybersecurity companies, as investors assess its potential impact on the industry [1]. Group 1: Market Reaction - Shares of CrowdStrike, Datadog, and Zscaler fell approximately 11%, while Fortinet and Okta experienced declines of around 6%. Palo Alto Networks dropped by 3%, and SentinelOne was down by 5% [1]. - The selloff is characterized as a "panic-driven, narrative-led" reaction, according to an analyst from Robert W. Baird [1]. Group 2: Product Features and Limitations - Claude Code Security is designed to detect high-severity vulnerabilities in open-source software repositories and provide patches, but it does not perform real-time security tasks such as detecting live intrusions or stopping ongoing attacks [1]. - Some analysts believe the market's reaction is an overreaction, driven by a simplistic narrative suggesting that AI could replace existing cybersecurity solutions [1]. Group 3: Industry Developments - Nvidia announced a partnership with Akamai, Forescout, Palo Alto Networks, Xage Security, and Siemens to enhance real-time cybersecurity for industrial control systems [1].
US stocks drop amid uncertainty over Trump's tariff plans
New York Post· 2026-02-23 19:51
Group 1: Market Reaction to Tariff Changes - US stocks experienced a significant decline following the Supreme Court's cancellation of a key part of President Trump's tariff policy, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 800 points, or 1.6% [1] - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also fell by 1.2% and 1.3%, respectively, as investors reacted to the renewed trade tensions and potential AI losers [1][6] - The dollar slightly dipped, while gold prices increased by $100 to $5,226.90, indicating a shift towards safe-haven assets amid market uncertainty [4] Group 2: Impact of New Tariffs - President Trump announced a new 15% global tariff under Section 122, following the Supreme Court's ruling that eliminated broad import taxes [2][3] - This new tariff policy has raised concerns among global partners, leading the EU to pause the approval of a recent trade deal with the US [3] - Economists from Goldman Sachs noted that much of the trade disruption had already been factored into major companies' operations, suggesting limited immediate impact on business investment [5][9] Group 3: Sector-Specific Performance - AI-related stocks faced significant losses, with CrowdStrike falling 8.4% and AppLovin dropping 8.2%, as fears grew over competition from new AI technologies [6][7] - Major airline stocks also declined due to adverse weather conditions, with United, American, and Delta falling by 4.8%, 4.5%, and 3.5%, respectively [6] Group 4: Economic Outlook - The 10-year Treasury bill borrowing rate decreased to 4.03% from 4.08%, reflecting a shift in sentiment regarding future interest rate decisions [8] - Goldman Sachs' research indicated that the effects of tariffs on inflation and growth remain largely unchanged, with most of the cost passthrough to consumer prices having already occurred prior to the Supreme Court ruling [10]
Dan Ives Says Anthropic's Claude Security Move Is Bullish Signal For These Stocks - Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW)
Benzinga· 2026-02-23 17:29
Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives is turning a market scare into a buying argument, saying Anthropic‘s move into cybersecurity with its Claude Code Security tool ultimately validates the investment case for established security vendors rather than threatening it.Ives Sees Validation, Not DisruptionWriting on X on Monday, Ives stated, “Anthropic with Claude Security going after the cyber security market with a code tool validates our thesis that cyber security is the next frontier for the AI Revolution. Ba ...
Jim Cramer says this Big Tech stock is set for another run after analyst upgrade
CNBC· 2026-02-23 17:29
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a "Morning Meeting" livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here's a recap of Monday' s key moments. 1. Stocks fell Monday after President Donald Trump said he's increasing global tariffs to 15%, from 10%, after the Supreme Court struck down his "reciprocal" tariffs Friday. "The confusion about the tariffs and what will happen is a lot different from the confusion that we're having when it comes to valuing tech," said Jim Cramer, noting that market uncertain ...
CrowdStrike stock: 3 simple reasons why AI can't disrupt it
Invezz· 2026-02-23 17:21
providers can't replicate overnight.Analysts like [Dan Ives of Wedbush argue] that AI actually expands CrowdStrike's total addressable market by creating new vulnerabilities that only a comprehensive platform can solve.As AI lowers the barrier for hackers to launch attacks, the need for battle-tested, AI-native solution like Falcon becomes an essential utility rather than a luxury – making CRWD shares all the more attractive as a long-term holding on the current toned down valuation.Related News Stock marke ...
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) Faces Market Pressure Despite Strong Performance
Financial Modeling Prep· 2026-02-23 17:03
Core Viewpoint - Akamai Technologies, Inc. is facing challenges despite strong Q4 performance, with future guidance not meeting market expectations, leading to a decline in stock price [2][6]. Financial Performance - Q4 revenues reached $1.09 billion, reflecting a 7.4% year-over-year increase [2][6]. - GAAP net income decreased to $85.1 million or 58 cents per share, down from $139.9 million or 91 cents per share in the previous year [4]. Future Guidance - The company's Q1 EPS guidance is projected between $1.50 and $1.67, while FY26 EPS guidance is between $6.20 and $7.20, both falling short of market expectations [2][6]. - Akamai projects 2026 revenue to be between $4.4 billion and $4.55 billion, exceeding Wall Street predictions [5]. Segment Performance - The Cloud Infrastructure Services (CIS) segment saw a significant revenue increase of 45% year-over-year, reaching $94 million, driven by demand for ISV solutions, IaaS, storage customers, and AI-related services [3][6]. - Security revenue increased by 11%, supported by demand for the Guardicore Segmentation platform and API security offerings [4]. Market Reaction - Following the guidance announcement, Akamai's stock experienced a 14.07% decline, equating to a $15.42 drop, with a trading volume of 15,779,607 shares [5][6]. - Goldman Sachs maintained a "Sell" rating on Akamai, adjusting the stock's price target to $76 [1].