Business 20 February 2026 - 22 February 2026

Meta stock in focus: Turkey opens kids-data review of Instagram and Facebook ahead of Monday trade
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Meta stock in focus: Turkey opens kids-data review of Instagram and Facebook ahead of Monday trade

Turkey’s data protection authority has launched a review into children’s personal data practices on major platforms, including Meta’s Instagram and Facebook. Meta shares closed at $655.66 on Friday, up 1.7%. An SEC filing showed Meta President Dina Powell McCormick received 91,333 restricted stock units vesting through 2030. Meta has cut annual stock option awards by about 5% for most staff.
February 22, 2026
Amazon stock jumps on tariff court win — but a fresh levy keeps AMZN traders wary into Monday
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Amazon stock jumps on tariff court win — but a fresh levy keeps AMZN traders wary into Monday

Amazon shares rose 2.6% to $210.11 after the Supreme Court struck down Trump-era global tariffs, but Trump quickly imposed new 15% import duties. The tariff ruling lifted other consumer stocks, though analysts warned policy uncertainty remains. Meanwhile, a key inflation gauge rose 0.4% in December, clouding prospects for Fed rate cuts before June.
February 22, 2026
Cisco stock holds near $79 after insider sale filing as Nvidia earnings loom for CSCO
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Cisco stock holds near $79 after insider sale filing as Nvidia earnings loom for CSCO

Cisco shares rose 0.8% to $79.20 on Friday, marking a third consecutive gain after a recent earnings-driven drop. An SEC filing showed operations chief Thimaya K. Subaiya sold 10,233 shares under a preset plan. Investors are watching Nvidia’s results next week for signals on AI infrastructure spending. Cisco recently forecast lower margins and highlighted ongoing demand for AI-related products.
February 21, 2026
Oracle stock tumbles 5% before Monday open as OpenAI funding jitters return
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Oracle stock tumbles 5% before Monday open as OpenAI funding jitters return

Oracle shares fell 5.4% to $148.08 on Friday, underperforming the broader market after Reuters reported OpenAI is targeting $600 billion in compute spending by 2030 and seeking over $100 billion in new funding, with Nvidia nearing a $30 billion investment. Oracle’s stock remains volatile amid concerns over its exposure to OpenAI and large cloud spending commitments.
February 21, 2026
CoreWeave stock tumbles after Blue Owl financing report rattles AI data-center trade
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CoreWeave stock tumbles after Blue Owl financing report rattles AI data-center trade

CoreWeave shares fell 8.1% to $89.25 in after-hours trading Friday after renewed concerns over debt financing for a $4 billion Pennsylvania data-center project with Blue Owl. Blue Owl disputed reports it failed to secure funding, saying it is providing $500 million in bridge financing. Options trading spiked and implied volatility rose. Investors await CoreWeave’s Feb. 26 earnings for updates on demand and financing.
February 21, 2026
Meta stock climbs after report of fresh equity-award cuts as smartwatch plan resurfaces
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Meta stock climbs after report of fresh equity-award cuts as smartwatch plan resurfaces

Meta shares rose 1.7% to $655.66 in after-hours trading Friday after reports the company cut annual stock awards by about 5% for most employees. Investors are watching Meta’s revived smartwatch plans and a Los Angeles jury trial where CEO Mark Zuckerberg denied Instagram targets children. Meta declined to comment on both the pay cuts and hardware reports.
February 21, 2026
Akamai stock tumbles 14% as profit outlook disappoints and memory costs jump
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Akamai stock tumbles 14% as profit outlook disappoints and memory costs jump

Akamai shares fell 14% in after-hours trading after the company warned that rising memory costs would hit near-term profit, forecasting first-quarter adjusted earnings below analyst estimates. The S&P 500 closed up 0.69% after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump-era global tariffs. Investors await Nvidia’s results next week for signals on AI infrastructure spending.
February 20, 2026
Netflix stock climbs on Warner Bros bidding deadline — what traders are watching next
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Netflix stock climbs on Warner Bros bidding deadline — what traders are watching next

Netflix shares rose 1.6% to $78.25 Friday as investors watched its $27.75-a-share bid for Warner Bros’ studios and streaming assets. Paramount’s rival $30-a-share offer for the entire company remains on the table, with a deadline set for Monday. Antitrust reviews continue, with both companies disputing regulatory progress. Shares traded between $76.46 and $78.57 during the session.
February 20, 2026
Meta stock rises as Zuckerberg faces jury questions and report flags fresh cost cuts
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Meta stock rises as Zuckerberg faces jury questions and report flags fresh cost cuts

Meta Platforms shares rose 1.4% to $653.84 Friday morning after CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a youth social media addiction trial in Los Angeles. The Financial Times reported Meta trimmed most employee stock awards by about 5% as it increases AI spending. Meta declined to comment. The company expects 2026 capital expenditures of $115 billion to $135 billion.
February 20, 2026
Herbalife stock price today: HLF slips premarket after 18% surge on earnings, Ronaldo Pro2col stake
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Herbalife stock price today: HLF slips premarket after 18% surge on earnings, Ronaldo Pro2col stake

Herbalife shares fell 0.6% to $19.46 premarket Friday after surging 18.3% to a 52-week high in the prior session. The company forecast 2026 net sales growth of 1%–6% and adjusted EBITDA of $670–$710 million. Cristiano Ronaldo invested $7.5 million for a 10% stake in Pro2col Software. China and North America sales declined in the fourth quarter.
February 20, 2026
Accenture stock slumps near $215 as AI-promotion policy hits tape — what to watch next for ACN
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Accenture stock slumps near $215 as AI-promotion policy hits tape — what to watch next for ACN

Accenture shares fell 3.9% Thursday, closing at $214.95, about 45% below last year’s high. The company is now linking some senior promotions to regular use of its internal AI tools, according to an internal email cited by the Irish Times. Traders are watching U.S. inflation data due Friday and Accenture’s March 19 earnings call. The stock’s drop outpaced IBM and Cognizant amid a broader slump in software and services.
February 20, 2026
Netflix stock slips to $77 as Warner bid battle nears Monday deadline
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Netflix stock slips to $77 as Warner bid battle nears Monday deadline

Netflix shares fell 1.3% after hours Thursday, trading near $77, as investors watched its takeover battle with Paramount for Warner Bros Discovery. Netflix has bid $27.75 a share for Warner’s studio and streaming assets, while Paramount has offered $30 a share for the entire company. Paramount faces a Monday deadline to submit a final offer. The U.S. Justice Department is reviewing possible antitrust issues.
February 20, 2026
AppLovin stock rises as job post hints at “next-generation” social platform
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AppLovin stock rises as job post hints at “next-generation” social platform

AppLovin shares closed up 1.9% at $412.09 Thursday after a job posting signaled a new social platform venture. Bloomberg Law reported the company is preparing a social network following a failed bid for TikTok assets outside China. Director Herald Y. Chen converted 150,000 Class B shares and gifted 100,000 Class A shares, according to an SEC filing. Trading volume reached 5.29 million shares.
February 20, 2026
Caterpillar stock price snaps two-day slide as Deere rally and mining-software deal hit the tape
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Caterpillar stock price snaps two-day slide as Deere rally and mining-software deal hit the tape

Caterpillar shares closed up 1.1% at $760.53 Thursday, holding steady after hours. Deere’s strong earnings and raised outlook lifted industrial stocks despite a broader market decline. Caterpillar announced the acquisition of Australia’s RPMGlobal Holdings this week. SEC filings showed a Caterpillar executive sold 1,764 shares at $763.39 each on Feb. 17.
February 20, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Farmers Oppose Battery Storage Projects on Agricultural Land in Victoria
    May 24, 2026, 6:27 PM EDT. Farmers in Victoria's west Gippsland region are opposing plans to build large battery energy storage systems (BESS) on prime agricultural land. Samsung C&T Renewable Energy Australia, Taiwan-based ZEBRE, and German company ib vogt have applied to develop projects ranging from 200 to 360 megawatts. These batteries store electricity and release it during peak demand but do not generate power. Local farmers like James Faithful cite concerns over loss of productive land, environmental impacts, noise, and visual disruption. Baw Baw Shire Council supports renewable energy but urges the government to avoid siting battery systems on farmland, seeking better policies that balance clean energy with agriculture and community interests.