Artur Ślesik

Artur Ślesik is a technology and financial markets journalist at Bez-kabli.pl, covering artificial intelligence, semiconductors, technology stocks and emerging innovations. A graduate of Warsaw University of Technology, he combines a technical background with market analysis to explain how new technologies are shaping industries, businesses and investment trends worldwide.

Global Payments (GPN) stock steadies near $81 after buyback plan, dividend and upbeat 2026 forecast

Global Payments (GPN) stock steadies near $81 after buyback plan, dividend and upbeat 2026 forecast

New York, Feb 19, 2026, 09:00 EST — Premarket Global Payments Inc shares lingered around $81 in Thursday’s U.S. premarket, barely budging after a 16.5% surge took them to $81.26 the day before. The Atlanta-based payments firm unveiled an expanded share repurchase, a $0.25 dividend, and guidance for 2026 profit that topped analyst expectations.
February 19, 2026
Walmart Q4 2026 earnings beat, but cautious 2027 outlook knocks shares lower

Walmart Q4 2026 earnings beat, but cautious 2027 outlook knocks shares lower

Walmart laid out a fiscal 2027 forecast for both sales and profit that missed Wall Street's expectations Thursday, overshadowing its strong holiday-quarter numbers and sending shares down roughly 2% at the open. This guidance comes as John Furner steps in for his first quarter as chief executive, following Doug McMillon's recent departure earlier this month. https://www.reuters.com/business/walmart-ceo-furner-begins-tenure-with-conservative-outlook-2026-02-19/ One of the first major U.S. chains out with hard holiday figures, the world’s largest retailer is giving investors a window into how shoppers might behave next. The focus: whether higher prices and fresh tariff chatter are actually hurting demand—or simply shifting where consumers spend.
February 19, 2026
Trump claims 20% bigger 2026 tax refunds — IRS flags the mistakes that can slow your money

Trump claims 20% bigger 2026 tax refunds — IRS flags the mistakes that can slow your money

On Truth Social, President Donald Trump said tax refunds this year will be “substantially greater than ever before.” He cited estimates claiming “over 20% will be returned to the Taxpayer” in certain cases. Trump’s remarks came as the 2026 filing season approaches. https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/trump-touts-potential-20-tax-refunds-ahead-2026-filing-season With millions watching refund timelines, the latest IRS tally shows the average payout hitting $2,290. That’s a 10.9% jump from last year’s $2,065, but the agency has issued 8.1% fewer refunds so far. The IRS says these early numbers don’t count refunds held for certain credits under a mid-February rule, and adds that trends usually stabilize later on. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/filing-season-statistics-for-week-ending-feb-6-2026
February 19, 2026
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