On this episode of Stock Movers:
- BlackRock (BLK) shares are up after the asset manager reported adjusted EPS and net inflows that came in above the average analyst estimates.
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is earmarking as much as $56 billion in capital spending for 2026, a stronger-than-anticipated projection that signals its confidence in the longevity of the global AI boom.Asia’s most valuable company expects expenditures of $52 billion to $56 billion this year, up at least a quarter from 2025. It also foresees revenue growth of close to 30% in 2026, faster than the average analyst estimate. Shares in key supplier ASML Holding NV rose 7.6% to a record in Europe, sending its market value beyond $500 billion.
- Spotify Technology (SPOT) is raising the price of its premium subscription service by 8% in an effort to achieve sustained profitability. The Swedish audio giant said Thursday prices will increase in the US, its largest market, to $13 a month from $12 a month, and will also go up in Estonia and Latvia. The company had already raised fees in some other countries last year, though it hadn’t bumped up US consumers since 2024.