The February print compares to a 2.7% estimate from economists surveyed by Reuters.
Nvidia is still the second most valuable U.S. tech company, behind Apple and ahead of Microsoft.
The PCE price index was expected to show an annual inflation rate of 2.5% in January.
Skype is among the world's most long-lasting digital brands. But other mobile apps took off faster, and Skype didn't see the Covid bump that Zoom did.
Canada and Mexico are trying to get the United States not to follow through on a promise by President Trump to impose tariffs of 25% on imported goods.
American is under pressure to offer free in-flight internet after more airlines have begun offering the complimentary service.
Macroeconomics will grow even more important next month, as traders move on from earnings and prepare for the Federal Reserve's next policy meeting.
The central bank's GDPNow tracker of incoming metrics is indicating that gross domestic product is on pace to shrink by 1.5%.
SpaceX has attained authorization from regulators to fly its massive Starship rocket once again, the FAA announced Friday.
Nvidia is still the second most valuable U.S. tech company, behind Apple and ahead of Microsoft.