Business 24 February 2026 - 25 February 2026

Amazon stock price today: AMZN ticks up as AWS optimism meets fresh antitrust pressure
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Amazon stock price today: AMZN ticks up as AWS optimism meets fresh antitrust pressure

Amazon shares rose 0.9% to $210.34 by 10:36 a.m. EST Wednesday, tracking Nasdaq gains. The stock faces pressure from heavy AI spending and regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. and Europe. In Spain, the CNMC warned of a possible fine over contract clauses, while California’s attorney general pressed an antitrust case focused on Amazon’s “Buy Box.” AWS chief Matthew Garman sold 17,751 shares on Feb. 23.
February 25, 2026
Microsoft stock rebounds as Japan antitrust raid targets Azure; Nvidia earnings in focus
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Microsoft stock rebounds as Japan antitrust raid targets Azure; Nvidia earnings in focus

Microsoft shares rose 2.5% to $398.72 Wednesday morning after Japan’s Fair Trade Commission raided Microsoft Japan’s offices over alleged anticompetitive Azure cloud practices. The stock traded between $390.21 and $399.11. Microsoft said it is cooperating with the investigation. Investors weighed the probe against ongoing heavy AI infrastructure spending.
February 25, 2026
NKT A/S stock price rises as annual report sets 2026 outlook, flags record EBITDA
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NKT A/S stock price rises as annual report sets 2026 outlook, flags record EBITDA

NKT shares rose 1.6% to 788 Danish crowns after the company reported 2025 revenue of EUR 2.72 billion and operational EBITDA of EUR 390 million. The Danish cable maker forecast 2026 revenue of EUR 2.63-2.78 billion and operational EBITDA of EUR 360-410 million, with a high-voltage order backlog of EUR 10.2 billion. Free cash flow for 2025 was minus EUR 244 million. The next AGM is set for March 25.
February 25, 2026
PayPal stock jumps on Stripe takeover talk — what’s next for PYPL
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PayPal stock jumps on Stripe takeover talk — what’s next for PYPL

PayPal shares rose 6.7% after Bloomberg reported Stripe is considering acquiring all or parts of the company, though both firms declined comment. PayPal has reportedly met with banks following takeover interest from rivals after a stock slide. Enrique Lores will become CEO on March 1. PayPal also confirmed a data breach affecting about 100 customers tied to its Working Capital loan application.
February 25, 2026
Meta’s up-to-$60B AMD AI chip deal has investors talking about Nebius stock again
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Meta’s up-to-$60B AMD AI chip deal has investors talking about Nebius stock again

Nebius shares rose 2.7% Tuesday after reports of a $3 billion Meta contract and strong guidance for 2026 revenue and data center capacity. AMD announced a deal to sell up to $60 billion in AI chips to Meta over five years, with Meta able to buy up to 10% of AMD. Nebius ended 2025 with $1.25 billion ARR and targets $7–9 billion by end-2026. Meta forecast $115–135 billion in 2026 capital spending.
February 25, 2026
Salesforce stock rebounds into earnings, then slips after hours as AI nerves stay in play
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Salesforce stock rebounds into earnings, then slips after hours as AI nerves stay in play

Salesforce shares closed up 4.1% at $185.42 Tuesday, then slipped 1.8% in after-hours trading ahead of quarterly results due Wednesday. Options pricing signals traders expect up to a 9% swing after earnings. Analysts forecast adjusted EPS of $3.05 on $11.18 billion revenue. The U.S. software index is down 24% this year amid investor anxiety over AI’s impact on jobs and profits.
February 25, 2026
IBM stock price steadies after Anthropic’s COBOL AI scare — and traders eye the next trigger
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IBM stock price steadies after Anthropic’s COBOL AI scare — and traders eye the next trigger

IBM shares closed up 2.67% at $229.32 on Tuesday, rebounding after a 13% plunge Monday triggered by Anthropic’s claim that its Claude Code AI can speed up COBOL modernization on IBM-linked systems. IBM also announced a voice AI partnership with Deepgram for its watsonx Orchestrate product. Monday’s drop was IBM’s steepest since 2000, according to Reuters. Shares were little changed after hours.
February 24, 2026
ServiceNow stock rebounds toward $103 after AI fear selloff; tariffs and Nvidia loom
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ServiceNow stock rebounds toward $103 after AI fear selloff; tariffs and Nvidia loom

ServiceNow shares climbed 2.1% to $102.95 Tuesday afternoon, rebounding from Monday’s 3.33% drop amid sector-wide losses tied to AI disruption fears. The company announced a multi-year AI partnership with Tata Consultancy Services and launched a new healthcare workflow product. A Form 144 filing showed officer Paul Fipps plans to sell 3,696 shares, valued at about $376,000.
February 24, 2026
Mastercard stock slides again after Monday rout; AI “disruption” jitters hit payment networks
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Mastercard stock slides again after Monday rout; AI “disruption” jitters hit payment networks

Mastercard shares fell 0.6% to $492.95 late Tuesday morning, extending Monday’s 5.77% drop. Investors cited a bearish research note and concerns that AI-driven payment systems could threaten card-network fees and volumes. Visa and American Express also slumped Monday. Traders are watching Nvidia earnings and new tariff signals from Washington this week.
February 24, 2026
Visa stock tumbles as “agentic commerce” fears hit payment giants
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Visa stock tumbles as “agentic commerce” fears hit payment giants

Visa shares dropped 4.5% to $306.52 Tuesday, extending losses after a viral report on AI agents and stablecoins raised doubts about card-network fee models. Mastercard and American Express also fell sharply. The selloff followed a scenario published by Citrini Research suggesting AI could bypass traditional payment rails. Investors are watching upcoming U.S. data and executive remarks for signs of stabilization.
February 24, 2026
Apple stock jumps 3% on Houston Mac mini shift as tariff fog hangs over Wall Street
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Apple stock jumps 3% on Houston Mac mini shift as tariff fog hangs over Wall Street

Apple shares rose 3% to $274.23 Tuesday morning after announcing some Mac mini production will shift to Houston later this year. The move coincided with a new 10% U.S. tariff on electronics and comes ahead of Apple’s annual shareholder meeting. The S&P 500 was little changed after falling 1% Monday on tariff and AI concerns. Mac mini sales account for less than 1% of Apple’s revenue.
February 24, 2026
Amazon stock hugs $205 as $12 billion Louisiana data-center plan keeps AI spending debate alive
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Amazon stock hugs $205 as $12 billion Louisiana data-center plan keeps AI spending debate alive

Amazon shares slipped 0.1% to $205.16 Tuesday morning after announcing a $12 billion data-center investment in Louisiana. The company plans new campuses in Caddo and Bossier parishes, creating 540 full-time jobs. Investors remain cautious as Amazon’s stock is down 9.4% this year amid concerns over rising AI infrastructure spending. Nvidia’s earnings report Wednesday is seen as a key indicator for AI demand.
February 24, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • CSL Share Price Faces Heavy Declines but Analysts See 41% Upside Potential
    May 24, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT. The CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) share price has dropped by about two-thirds since August 2024, making it the worst-performing ASX blue-chip stock in that period. Despite recent setbacks, including lowered FY26 revenue guidance of $15.2 billion and expected pre-tax impairments of $5 billion over FY26 and FY27, analysts remain cautiously optimistic. Eleven recent analyst ratings include four buys and seven holds, with no sell ratings. The average 12-month price target is $140.84, implying a potential 41% gain from current levels. The most optimistic forecast suggests a near doubling to $194.90, while the lowest target at $99.95 indicates shares may hold steady. The stock may be oversold, possibly presenting a rebound opportunity, but investors should weigh the risks amid ongoing uncertainties.