Business News 17 February 2026 - 19 February 2026

Omnicom stock jumps 13% after $5 billion buyback and IPG deal lift results — what’s next
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Omnicom stock jumps 13% after $5 billion buyback and IPG deal lift results — what’s next

Omnicom shares surged 13.5% to $79.62 after the company announced a $5 billion buyback and doubled its cost-synergy target to $1.5 billion following the Interpublic acquisition. Quarterly revenue reached $5.53 billion, beating estimates, while adjusted earnings missed forecasts. Investors await further details at Omnicom’s March 12 investor day.
February 19, 2026
Deere stock jumps as John Deere lifts 2026 profit view, flags $1.2 billion tariff bill
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Deere stock jumps as John Deere lifts 2026 profit view, flags $1.2 billion tariff bill

Deere shares surged 12% to $664.61 after the company raised its 2026 profit outlook and beat quarterly estimates. First-quarter net income dropped to $656 million, but sales climbed 13% to $9.61 billion, led by gains in construction and small-ag segments. The company held its annual tariff cost estimate at $1.2 billion. Deere expects large-ag sales to fall up to 10% this year.
February 19, 2026
AMD stock rises as SEC filing lays out Lisa Su’s $75 million stock-price bet
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AMD stock rises as SEC filing lays out Lisa Su’s $75 million stock-price bet

AMD shares rose 1.2% to $202.51 Thursday after a filing revealed its board approved a $75 million, performance-based equity award for CEO Lisa Su, tied to stock-price targets through 2031, including a $600 hurdle. CFO Jean Hu sold about 20,000 shares under a pre-arranged plan, according to a separate filing. Chip stocks were mixed; Nvidia was flat, Intel fell 1.6%.
February 19, 2026
Amrize stock dips after 11% jump as buyback, dividend and PB Materials deal hit the tape
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Amrize stock dips after 11% jump as buyback, dividend and PB Materials deal hit the tape

Amrize shares fell 1.1% to $63 Thursday after surging nearly 11% the previous session. The company closed its PB Materials acquisition in West Texas and announced a $1 billion buyback plan, pending shareholder approval. Amrize also proposed two $0.44 per share dividends and raised 2025 revenue guidance to $11.8 billion. Investors await the April 21 annual meeting for votes on the buyback and dividends.
February 19, 2026
Vale stock ticks up in premarket as Vale Base Metals cuts Canada nickel exposure in new consortium
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Vale stock ticks up in premarket as Vale Base Metals cuts Canada nickel exposure in new consortium

Vale’s U.S.-listed shares rose 0.5% premarket after its base-metals unit agreed to sell most of its stake in Manitoba’s Thompson Nickel Belt to a group led by Exiro Minerals and Canada Growth Fund. Vale Base Metals will retain 18.9% and sign an offtake deal for nickel concentrate. The consortium pledged up to $200 million in investment. The deal is expected to close by end-2026.
February 19, 2026
AMD stock slips premarket as CFO sells shares and CEO’s $75 million award filing hits tape
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AMD stock slips premarket as CFO sells shares and CEO’s $75 million award filing hits tape

AMD shares fell about 1.5% in premarket trading Thursday, nearing $200. A filing showed CFO Jean Hu sold nearly 20,000 shares under a pre-set 10b5-1 plan at prices between $196.78 and $205.12. The company also disclosed a $75 million performance-based equity award for CEO Lisa Su. Traders await U.S. economic data later this week that could affect tech stocks.
February 19, 2026
Kenvue stock price today: KVUE steadies before open as job cuts and deal watch collide
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Kenvue stock price today: KVUE steadies before open as job cuts and deal watch collide

Kenvue shares traded at $18.88 in premarket Thursday, steady after a 2.55% gain Wednesday on strong quarterly results and a new restructuring plan. The company beat estimates with Q4 adjusted profit of 27 cents per share and $3.78 billion in sales, and announced a 3.5% workforce cut. Investors tracked progress on the planned Kimberly-Clark takeover and increased activist pressure from Starboard Value.
February 19, 2026
Intel stock price slips in premarket as Nvidia–Meta CPU deal puts pressure back on INTC
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Intel stock price slips in premarket as Nvidia–Meta CPU deal puts pressure back on INTC

Intel shares fell 0.7% premarket Thursday to $45.16 after closing down 1.6% Wednesday, underperforming the S&P 500 and Dow. The drop follows Nvidia’s announcement of a major AI hardware deal with Meta, raising concerns over Intel’s position in data-center chips. Trading volume stayed below average. Intel’s CFO is set to speak at a Morgan Stanley conference March 4.
February 19, 2026
Coupang stock pops premarket as South Korea watchdog seen ruling out shutdown risk
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Coupang stock pops premarket as South Korea watchdog seen ruling out shutdown risk

Coupang shares rose 3.6% in U.S. premarket trading after a report said South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission does not see grounds to suspend the company’s business following a major data breach. The regulator told lawmakers a shutdown would require proof of misuse and direct consumer harm. Coupang will report fourth-quarter results on Feb. 26. Police and other agencies continue to investigate the breach and its fallout.
February 19, 2026
Procter & Gamble (PG) stock slides 2% as Fed minutes hit, analyst lifts rating and Tide rolls out ‘evo’
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Procter & Gamble (PG) stock slides 2% as Fed minutes hit, analyst lifts rating and Tide rolls out ‘evo’

Procter & Gamble shares fell 2% to $156.35 by early afternoon Wednesday, outpacing declines in the consumer staples sector despite an upgrade from Erste Group. Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting showed officials split on inflation, fueling uncertainty over rate cuts. Chief R&D officer Victor Aguilar sold over 15,000 shares last week. P&G is set to present at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference Thursday.
February 18, 2026
Wolfspeed stock rises in premarket as Point72 filing and new sales hire draw attention to WOLF
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Wolfspeed stock rises in premarket as Point72 filing and new sales hire draw attention to WOLF

Wolfspeed shares rose 0.9% to $19.30 in premarket trading Wednesday after closing up 7.8% the previous session. A regulatory filing showed Point72 and Steven A. Cohen held 3.8% of Wolfspeed as of Dec. 31. The company named Stefan Steyerl vice president of sales for EMEA, effective March 1. Trading volume Tuesday reached about 2.4 million shares.
February 18, 2026
Palo Alto Networks stock price slips in premarket as profit outlook cut puts deal costs under a microscope
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Palo Alto Networks stock price slips in premarket as profit outlook cut puts deal costs under a microscope

Palo Alto Networks shares fell about 2% in premarket trading after the company issued a softer profit outlook despite raising its revenue forecast. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $2.6 billion and adjusted profit of $1.03 per share. Management cited higher acquisition and integration costs, including a $2.3 billion cash outlay for the CyberArk deal. Traders await the market open and possible analyst downgrades.
February 18, 2026
Honeywell stock ticks higher after-hours as new $436 million write-down revises 2025 EPS
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Honeywell stock ticks higher after-hours as new $436 million write-down revises 2025 EPS

Honeywell shares rose 0.5% to $242.65 in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company revised 2025 reported profit figures, citing new impairment charges tied to businesses marked for sale. The company booked a $436 million goodwill impairment in Industrial Automation and a $35 million asset write-down, partly offset by a $61 million tax benefit. 2026 guidance and adjusted results remain unchanged. Investors await the CEO’s appearance at a Citi conference Wednesday.
February 18, 2026
GE Aerospace stock pops after United orders 300 GEnx engines for Boeing 787 Dreamliners
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GE Aerospace stock pops after United orders 300 GEnx engines for Boeing 787 Dreamliners

GE Aerospace shares rose 3.3% to $325.88 after United Airlines ordered 300 GEnx engines for new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including spares. United said the deal will make it the largest GEnx operator globally. United shares gained 4.7%, Boeing rose 0.3%. Investors are watching for updates on engine deliveries and GE Aerospace’s next earnings report.
February 17, 2026
Boeing stock turns higher on Air Astana Dreamliner order — what BA investors watch next
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Boeing stock turns higher on Air Astana Dreamliner order — what BA investors watch next

Boeing shares rose 0.7% to $244.60 after Air Astana finalized an order for up to 15 787 Dreamliners. Boeing delivered 46 jets and booked 103 net new orders in January, outpacing Airbus. The Air Astana deal includes five firm orders, with first delivery expected next year. Boeing’s backlog stands at more than 6,100 airplanes, valued at $567 billion.
February 17, 2026
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