Marcin Frąckiewicz

Palo Alto Networks stock slips as PANW lines up Koi deal ahead of earnings

Palo Alto Networks stock slips as PANW lines up Koi deal ahead of earnings

Palo Alto Networks shares fell 1.5% to $164.50 Tuesday after announcing a deal to acquire AI security startup Koi and launching a new managed security service. The stock hit an intraday low of $160.11. Investors awaited quarterly results due after the close, with guidance and deal integration in focus. Other cybersecurity stocks, including CrowdStrike and Fortinet, also declined.
February 17, 2026
Mastercard stock ticks higher as Cloudflare cyber tie-up lands; inflation data next

Mastercard stock ticks higher as Cloudflare cyber tie-up lands; inflation data next

Mastercard shares rose 0.9% to $523.31 Tuesday after the company and Cloudflare announced plans to develop joint cyber-defense tools for small businesses and critical infrastructure. The move comes as payments stocks tracked higher and traders awaited Friday’s U.S. PCE inflation report for signals on rates and consumer demand. Visa and American Express outpaced Mastercard, gaining 1.9% and 2.3% respectively.
February 17, 2026
Shopify stock price steadies after Truist upgrade as $2 billion buyback starts

Shopify stock price steadies after Truist upgrade as $2 billion buyback starts

Shopify shares slipped 0.2% to $112.46 midday Tuesday despite Truist upgrading the stock to “buy” and raising its price target to $150. The company’s $2 billion share repurchase program began Feb. 17. Shopify’s latest earnings showed revenue guidance above estimates but missed on adjusted profit due to higher costs. Orders from AI search tools rose 15-fold since January 2025, according to the company.
February 17, 2026
CoreWeave stock slides as CEO stock sale and lawsuit reminders hit ahead of earnings

CoreWeave stock slides as CEO stock sale and lawsuit reminders hit ahead of earnings

CoreWeave shares fell 4.6% to $91.62 Tuesday after CEO Michael Intrator disclosed insider sales and law firms circulated reminders about a securities class action. The AI cloud company reports quarterly results next week, with investors watching for updates on capacity expansion and spending. About 11.1 million shares traded by early afternoon. A March 13 deadline looms for lead plaintiff motions in the New Jersey lawsuit.
February 17, 2026
Lam Research stock price today: why LRCX is choppy as AI jitters hit chip names

Lam Research stock price today: why LRCX is choppy as AI jitters hit chip names

Lam Research shares fell 0.3% to $234.84 Tuesday amid renewed volatility in chip stocks as investors questioned the durability of AI-driven equipment orders. The company last posted December-quarter revenue of $5.34 billion, with 35% from China, and guided March revenue to $5.70 billion plus or minus $300 million. COO transition is set for March 6. The next dividend record date is March 4.
February 17, 2026
P&G stock slips as insider sale filing hits and consumer staples face fresh demand doubts

P&G stock slips as insider sale filing hits and consumer staples face fresh demand doubts

Procter & Gamble shares slipped 0.5% to $159.21 midday Tuesday after a regulatory filing showed Chief R&D Officer Victor Javier Aguilar sold 15,169 shares. General Mills’ profit warning pressured consumer goods stocks, fueling concerns about demand and pricing. Investors are awaiting Federal Reserve minutes Wednesday for signals on rates and the economic outlook.
February 17, 2026
Oil prices slide on U.S.-Iran talk progress; Brent hits two-week low before inventory data

Oil prices slide on U.S.-Iran talk progress; Brent hits two-week low before inventory data

Brent crude fell 2.1% to $67.24 a barrel Tuesday after Iran signaled progress in nuclear talks with the U.S. The Strait of Hormuz saw temporary closures for Iranian military drills, while a drone attack caused a fire at Russia’s Ilsky refinery. Oil from Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field is gradually returning after an outage. Many Asian markets were closed for Lunar New Year, limiting early trading activity.
February 17, 2026
Gasoline prices today: UGA ETF ticks up even as RBOB slips on U.S.-Iran talk hopes

Gasoline prices today: UGA ETF ticks up even as RBOB slips on U.S.-Iran talk hopes

NYMEX March RBOB gasoline slipped 0.1% to $1.9080 per gallon Tuesday, while U.S. average pump prices held at $2.917, AAA reported. Refiners Valero, Marathon, and Phillips 66 dropped 1%-2% as crude oil hit a two-week low on U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. California faces higher costs as it imports more gasoline amid refinery closures. A drone attack set fire to Russia’s Ilsky refinery, Russian officials said.
February 17, 2026
Mortgage rates today: 30-year near 6% as housing stocks slip before Fed minutes

Mortgage rates today: 30-year near 6% as housing stocks slip before Fed minutes

U.S. mortgage rates hovered near 6% Tuesday, with the average 30-year fixed at 6.04%, as builder confidence slipped and homebuilder stocks fell. The NAHB/Wells Fargo index stayed below break-even for a 22nd month. Mortgage applications were flat last week, with more borrowers turning to FHA and adjustable-rate loans. The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF dropped 1.6% midday.
February 17, 2026
Natural gas price drops toward $3 as mild forecasts bite; traders eye next EIA storage report

Natural gas price drops toward $3 as mild forecasts bite; traders eye next EIA storage report

U.S. natural gas futures dropped nearly 6% Tuesday, with the March Henry Hub contract settling at $3.056 per mmBtu, as forecasts turned milder and supply rebounded. Morgan Stanley noted a 29% price pullback in February, citing weaker heating demand and higher Lower 48 output. Traders now await Thursday’s U.S. storage data for signs of tightening LNG demand.
February 17, 2026
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