Finance 20 February 2026

Apple stock slips as iCloud lawsuit and hot inflation data jolt AAPL in early trade
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Apple stock slips as iCloud lawsuit and hot inflation data jolt AAPL in early trade

Apple shares fell 0.4% to $259.49 in early Friday trading, extending losses after West Virginia sued the company over iCloud’s alleged role in child sexual abuse material distribution. Investors also weighed hotter-than-expected inflation data and a tougher outlook for U.S. rate cuts. Apple said it is expanding safety features but denied the move was linked to the lawsuit.
February 20, 2026
Americold Realty Trust stock slips in premarket after 16% earnings surge as 2026 outlook lands
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Americold Realty Trust stock slips in premarket after 16% earnings surge as 2026 outlook lands

Americold shares fell 1.7% to $13.65 in premarket trading Friday after surging nearly 16% Thursday. The company forecast 2026 AFFO of $1.20 to $1.30 per share, citing industry headwinds. Fourth-quarter results showed $658.5 million in revenue, a net loss of $88.3 million, and economic occupancy dropping to 76.1%. Net debt stood at about $4.2 billion, with leverage at 6.8 times EBITDA.
February 20, 2026
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 futures slide after GDP slows and PCE inflation runs hot
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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 futures slide after GDP slows and PCE inflation runs hot

U.S. GDP grew at a 1.4% annual rate in Q4 2025, sharply down from 4.4% the previous quarter, after a government shutdown cut output. S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow futures all fell before the opening bell. December core PCE inflation rose 0.4% on the month and 3.0% year-over-year, above forecasts. Blue Owl shares dropped 5.9% after its new capital-return plan.
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
Tesla stock nudges higher premarket after $59,990 Cybertruck launch and Cyberbeast price cut
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Tesla stock nudges higher premarket after $59,990 Cybertruck launch and Cyberbeast price cut

Tesla introduced a $59,990 Cybertruck and cut the Cyberbeast model to $99,990, dropping the “Luxe Package” and aiming to boost sales as EV demand softens. Shares rose 0.1% premarket. California regulators said Tesla avoided a license suspension after changing its “autopilot” marketing. Traders remain focused on margin impact and upcoming U.S. economic data.
February 20, 2026
SoFi stock price slips in premarket after Truist trims target; insider Form 4 flags tax-driven sale
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SoFi stock price slips in premarket after Truist trims target; insider Form 4 flags tax-driven sale

SoFi shares fell 0.6% to $19.18 in premarket trading Friday after closing down 1.2% Thursday. Truist cut its target price to $21 from $28 while maintaining a hold rating. Chief Risk Officer Arun Pinto sold 25,420 shares for tax withholding on vested stock awards, according to a regulatory filing. The stock is down about 36% from its Jan. 5 high.
February 20, 2026
Ford stock today: shares slip before the open as tariffs, trade rules loom
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Ford stock today: shares slip before the open as tariffs, trade rules loom

Ford shares slipped 0.5% to $13.78 in premarket trading Friday, tracking declines in other automakers as the U.S. International Trade Commission began a review of USMCA auto rules. Ford also detailed new Formula 1-inspired methods to boost EV efficiency by up to 30% at highway speeds. Investors await key U.S. economic data and a possible Supreme Court tariff ruling later in the day.
February 20, 2026
ImmunityBio stock steadies near a 52-week high as EU clears ANKTIVA; Accord rollout plan in focus
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ImmunityBio stock steadies near a 52-week high as EU clears ANKTIVA; Accord rollout plan in focus

ImmunityBio shares traded near a 52-week high premarket after the European Commission granted conditional approval for ANKTIVA with BCG in bladder cancer. The company named Accord Healthcare and a Dublin unit for its European launch. Shares closed at $8.61 Thursday, up 41.9% Wednesday on heavy volume. Investors await updates at ASCO GU and feedback from the U.S. FDA.
February 20, 2026
B2Gold stock slides in premarket as 2026 production outlook and costs hit the tape
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B2Gold stock slides in premarket as 2026 production outlook and costs hit the tape

B2Gold shares dropped about 5% in premarket trading Friday after releasing 2026 production and cost forecasts. The company guided all-in sustaining costs at $2,400 to $2,580 per ounce and projected output of 820,000 to 970,000 ounces. Investors are watching the Goose mine ramp-up and Mali permit timing. B2Gold reported 2025 net income of $402 million and declared a $0.02 dividend.
February 20, 2026
American Airlines stock (AAL) steadies before the bell after 5% drop as oil, engine deal and a safety vote loom
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American Airlines stock (AAL) steadies before the bell after 5% drop as oil, engine deal and a safety vote loom

American Airlines traded near $13.35 premarket Friday after dropping 5.3% the previous session, as oil prices held six-month highs around $71 a barrel. The carrier picked CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines for future Airbus A321neo jets. Vice Chair Stephen L. Johnson reported a restricted stock award of 442,708 shares. The House is set to vote on aviation safety legislation Monday.
February 20, 2026
Transocean stock rises premarket after earnings show stronger cash flow, backlog tops $6 billion
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Transocean stock rises premarket after earnings show stronger cash flow, backlog tops $6 billion

Transocean shares rose 1.9% to $6.36 premarket after reporting 2025 contract drilling revenue of $3.97 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $1.37 billion, and a $626 million free cash flow. Debt fell to $5.69 billion. The company added $610 million in contract backlog since October, bringing the total to $6.1 billion. Transocean expects to close its $5.8 billion Valaris acquisition in the second half of 2026.
February 20, 2026
Figma stock price today: FIG dips in premarket after AI-fueled pop, March pricing shift in focus
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Figma stock price today: FIG dips in premarket after AI-fueled pop, March pricing shift in focus

Figma shares slipped 1.2% to $25.54 in premarket trading Friday after a 6.9% surge Thursday. The company forecast 2026 revenue above expectations, but analysts flagged margin risks as Figma shifts AI features to metered credits in March. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 40% to $303.8 million. Stifel cut its price target to $30, citing uncertainty over AI-related costs.
February 20, 2026
Quanta Services stock price edges up premarket after PWR’s 2026 profit outlook beats estimates
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Quanta Services stock price edges up premarket after PWR’s 2026 profit outlook beats estimates

Quanta Services shares rose 1% to $559.54 premarket Friday after forecasting 2026 adjusted profit above Wall Street estimates. The company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $7.84 billion, up from $6.55 billion a year earlier, and closed Thursday at a record $554.00. Quanta acquired three companies last quarter for $1.73 billion. The firm ended 2025 with a $43.98 billion backlog.
February 20, 2026
Tencent stock price drops in Hong Kong as AI buzz shifts to newcomers, despite Yuanbao user jump
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Tencent stock price drops in Hong Kong as AI buzz shifts to newcomers, despite Yuanbao user jump

Tencent shares fell 2.06% to HK$522 in Hong Kong’s first session after the Lunar New Year, as tech stocks slid and investors rotated into “pure AI” names. Yuanbao, Tencent’s AI assistant, surpassed 50 million daily users, but traders focused on upcoming mainland market reopenings and Tencent’s March 18 results call. The Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 2.9%, while Alibaba and Baidu fell 4.9% and 6.3%.
February 20, 2026
EPAM Systems stock slides in premarket as 2026 outlook takes center stage before the bell
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EPAM Systems stock slides in premarket as 2026 outlook takes center stage before the bell

EPAM Systems shares dropped 17% to $139.16 in U.S. premarket trading Friday after the company forecast slower 2026 revenue growth. The IT services firm reported Q4 revenue of $1.408 billion, up 12.8%, and guided 2026 organic growth of 3% to 6%. Analysts cited disappointment with the outlook. The stock move follows recent market sensitivity to cautious guidance.
February 20, 2026
Akamai stock dives premarket after weak outlook flags surging memory costs
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Akamai stock dives premarket after weak outlook flags surging memory costs

Akamai shares fell 8.8% to $99.94 in premarket trading after the company forecast first-quarter profit below Wall Street estimates, citing sharply higher memory costs. Revenue guidance for 2026 topped expectations, but margins are under pressure as spending rises. CEO Tom Leighton said memory prices have doubled in recent months. The stock closed at $109.59 on Thursday.
February 20, 2026
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