Finance 24 February 2026

Booking Holdings stock price jumps as Morgan Stanley upgrade pushes back on AI disruption fears
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Booking Holdings stock price jumps as Morgan Stanley upgrade pushes back on AI disruption fears

Booking Holdings shares jumped 4.6% to about $4,048 Tuesday morning after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock, partially reversing Monday’s 5% drop tied to concerns over AI-driven disruption in online travel. Morgan Stanley set a $5,500 price target, citing Booking’s scale and data. The sector had sold off after a report suggested AI agents could soon handle full travel bookings.
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
Eli Lilly stock price slips as Novo Nordisk signals Ozempic, Wegovy list-price cuts
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Eli Lilly stock price slips as Novo Nordisk signals Ozempic, Wegovy list-price cuts

Eli Lilly shares fell 1.3% to $1,045.05 after Novo Nordisk said it will cut U.S. list prices for Ozempic and Wegovy to $675 a month starting January 2027. The move shifts investor focus to drug pricing and margins, despite Lilly’s recent clinical win over Novo’s CagriSema. Barclays slashed its peak sales forecast for CagriSema to $2 billion from $12 billion after new trial data.
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
Palantir stock slides in New York as tariffs and fresh AI tool news keep pressure on PLTR
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Palantir stock slides in New York as tariffs and fresh AI tool news keep pressure on PLTR

Palantir shares fell 2.6% to $127.23 in morning trading Tuesday, extending a recent slide as investors sold off high-valuation software stocks. The drop followed a new 10% U.S. tariff regime and ongoing concerns over AI-driven disruption. Palantir is now 39% below its 52-week high. Traders are awaiting Trump’s State of the Union address and Nvidia’s earnings.
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
Nvidia stock price slips as AMD-Meta chip deal sharpens focus on Wednesday earnings
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Nvidia stock price slips as AMD-Meta chip deal sharpens focus on Wednesday earnings

Nvidia shares fell 0.6% to $190.31 in early Tuesday trading as investors awaited its quarterly earnings due Wednesday afternoon. AMD surged over 10% after announcing a $60 billion AI chip supply deal with Meta, which also gained an option to buy up to 10% of AMD. Traders are watching Nvidia’s guidance and supply signals amid rising competition and concerns about AI chip demand.
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
Tesla stock dips as it challenges California DMV over ‘Autopilot’ and FSD labels
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Tesla stock dips as it challenges California DMV over ‘Autopilot’ and FSD labels

Tesla shares fell 0.6% to $397.57 Tuesday after the company sued California’s DMV over claims its Autopilot and FSD marketing misled consumers. The lawsuit follows state action that forced Tesla to change its driver-assistance language to avoid license suspension. Broader auto stocks and markets were also weaker. Investors await further court filings and Nvidia’s earnings on Wednesday.
February 24, 2026
DNOW stock flirts with a fresh 52-week low as ERP headaches keep investors on edge
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DNOW stock flirts with a fresh 52-week low as ERP headaches keep investors on edge

DNOW shares rebounded 1.6% to $12.04 Tuesday morning after hitting a new 52-week low, following a 10.4% drop Monday. Stifel cut its price target to $16, citing ongoing ERP rollout issues at MRC Global’s U.S. business, which makes up about 40% of DNOW sales. DNOW delayed 2026 guidance and reported $2.82 billion in 2025 revenue after closing its $1.5 billion MRC Global acquisition.
February 24, 2026
Lincoln National stock tries to steady after 10% slide as traders eye rates and analyst calls
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Lincoln National stock tries to steady after 10% slide as traders eye rates and analyst calls

Lincoln National shares rose about 1% to $36.05 Tuesday after plunging 10.6% on heavy volume Monday, outpacing declines in other major life insurers. Morgan Stanley trimmed its price target to $50 but kept an overweight rating. Monday’s trading volume hit 5.3 million shares, nearly triple the average. A regulatory filing showed a restricted stock grant to an executive, not open-market buying.
February 24, 2026
BillionToOne stock sinks 16% ahead of March earnings: what traders are watching
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BillionToOne stock sinks 16% ahead of March earnings: what traders are watching

BillionToOne shares fell 15.7% to $72.10 in Monday’s session, outpacing declines in major indexes. The diagnostics firm, newly public, is set to report fourth-quarter and full-year results on March 4. Investors are watching for signs of demand and margins as the company expands in prenatal and oncology testing. No new company updates have been issued since February 17.
February 24, 2026
Stripe hits $159 billion in tender offer as 2025 payment volume reaches $1.9 trillion
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Stripe hits $159 billion in tender offer as 2025 payment volume reaches $1.9 trillion

Stripe’s latest tender offer valued the company at $159 billion, up from $107 billion last year, according to the company and media reports Tuesday. The deal allows employees and shareholders to sell stock while Stripe remains private. Stripe reported $1.9 trillion in platform volume for 2025, a 34% increase, and said it remains profitable. President John Collison said an IPO is not a priority.
February 24, 2026
GeneDx stock slips premarket as analysts trim targets after 2025 results and 2026 outlook
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GeneDx stock slips premarket as analysts trim targets after 2025 results and 2026 outlook

GeneDx Holdings shares fell 0.5% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company reiterated its 2026 outlook and reported 2025 revenue of $427.5 million. The company disclosed a material weakness in IT controls, with Ernst & Young issuing an adverse opinion on internal financial reporting. BTIG and TD Cowen both cut price targets but kept Buy ratings. GeneDx ended 2025 with $172.3 million in cash.
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Stock Market Today

  • Australia's Truck Drivers Struggle Amid Rising Diesel Costs and Fuel Crisis
    May 30, 2026, 6:39 PM EDT. Australia's truck drivers face escalating challenges as diesel prices surged from about $1.80 to $3.20 per litre amid a global fuel crisis triggered by the war in Iran. Owner-driver Frank Black illustrates the sector's hardship, citing that fuel now consumes a disproportionate share of income, forcing many to halt work temporarily. Industry expert David Peetz warns of growing insolvency rates in the logistics sector, where operating costs, including truck maintenance and delayed payments, strain profitability. High baseline expenses, sometimes over $200,000 annually, threaten the sustainability of small operators, with many facing potential bankruptcy or ceasing operations entirely.