Finance 16 February 2026

Heritage Financial Stock Is Quiet Now, but One Bank Margin Test Could Decide What Comes Next
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Heritage Financial Stock Is Quiet Now, but One Bank Margin Test Could Decide What Comes Next

Heritage Financial Corp. shares closed at $27.25 Friday, down 0.33%, lagging bank sector gains as investors weighed the impact of its Olympic Bancorp acquisition. First-quarter net income was $18.9 million, with net interest margin rising to 3.96%. Management expects cost savings after completing systems integration in Q3. A recent SEC filing disclosed a cybersecurity incident involving an internal file-share server.
May 30, 2026
Netflix stock faces Tuesday test after report Warner Bros rethinks Paramount talks
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Netflix stock faces Tuesday test after report Warner Bros rethinks Paramount talks

Netflix shares closed up 1.3% at $76.87 on Friday before U.S. markets shut for Presidents Day. A report that Warner Bros Discovery may reopen talks with Paramount Skydance threatens to complicate Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner assets. U.S. trading resumes Tuesday, with investors awaiting any response from Netflix and updates from Warner’s board.
February 16, 2026
Visa stock price: What to watch after the 3% drop and Europe’s fresh payments warning
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Visa stock price: What to watch after the 3% drop and Europe’s fresh payments warning

Visa shares closed down 3.1% at $314.08 ahead of the Presidents Day market holiday. Investors are watching for regulatory developments after European officials raised concerns over reliance on non-EU payment networks. Visa’s board recently approved a new exchange offer for certain share classes, pending litigation outcomes and SEC review. Trading resumes Tuesday.
February 16, 2026
Coinbase stock heads into Tuesday test after 16% surge as markets shut for Presidents Day
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Coinbase stock heads into Tuesday test after 16% surge as markets shut for Presidents Day

Coinbase shares jumped 16.5% to $164.32 Friday after the company expanded its repurchase authorization by $2 billion, despite reporting a $666.7 million quarterly loss. Bitcoin slipped 0.4% Monday with U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day. ARK Invest bought about $15 million in Coinbase stock after the rally. Coinbase reported $11.3 billion in cash and $727.4 million in subscription revenue.
February 16, 2026
AppLovin stock in focus: APP set for Tuesday test after holiday as shares try to steady
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AppLovin stock in focus: APP set for Tuesday test after holiday as shares try to steady

AppLovin shares closed at $390.55 on Friday, up 6.4% after a 20% drop Thursday, but remain down 17% since Feb. 10. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday alongside key economic data. Investors are watching if AppLovin’s rebound holds after volatile trading and mixed analyst views on margins and competition. The company reported Q4 revenue of $1.66 billion and net income of $1.10 billion.
February 16, 2026
Applied Materials stock pauses on Presidents Day after AMAT’s 8% jump — what’s next for the chip-tool maker
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Applied Materials stock pauses on Presidents Day after AMAT’s 8% jump — what’s next for the chip-tool maker

Applied Materials shares closed up 8.1% at $354.91 on Friday after the company projected stronger-than-expected second-quarter revenue and profit. The rally came as analysts raised price targets, citing demand for AI-related chip equipment. U.S. markets will remain closed Monday for Presidents Day, pausing trading after Applied agreed to pay $252 million over illegal exports to China.
February 16, 2026
ZIM stock could jump toward $35 as Hapag-Lloyd agrees $4.2 billion takeover
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ZIM stock could jump toward $35 as Hapag-Lloyd agrees $4.2 billion takeover

Hapag-Lloyd will buy ZIM Integrated Shipping Services for $35 per share in cash, valuing the NYSE-listed firm at $4.2 billion. U.S. markets were closed for Presidents Day, delaying trading in ZIM’s shares until Tuesday. The deal requires shareholder and regulatory approvals, including Israeli government sign-off. ZIM last traded at $22.20, well below the offer price.
February 16, 2026
Silver price today: spot silver drops to $75.83 as dollar firms in holiday-thinned trade
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Silver price today: spot silver drops to $75.83 as dollar firms in holiday-thinned trade

Spot silver fell 2% to $75.83 an ounce in thin holiday trade Monday, with U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day. The dollar index edged up to 97.06, pressuring metals as traders awaited Fed minutes due Feb. 18. The iShares Silver Trust ETF last closed at $70.04 on Friday. Liquidity remained limited with several Asian markets also shut for Lunar New Year.
February 16, 2026
Microsoft stock (MSFT) pauses at $401 as AI spending doubts linger — what to watch next
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Microsoft stock (MSFT) pauses at $401 as AI spending doubts linger — what to watch next

Microsoft shares closed at $401.32 on Friday, down about 17% year-to-date and erasing roughly $613 billion in market value. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Presidents Day. Investors remain focused on upcoming U.S. inflation data and Nvidia’s results, as Microsoft faces pressure over AI spending, slower cloud growth, and increased regulatory scrutiny.
February 16, 2026
Amazon stock: $343 billion wiped off value as AI spending fears hang over Tuesday’s reopen
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Amazon stock: $343 billion wiped off value as AI spending fears hang over Tuesday’s reopen

Amazon shares have dropped 13.85% in 2026, erasing about $343 billion in market value as investors question heavy AI spending. The company closed Friday at $198.79, with markets shut Monday for Presidents Day. Amazon plans $200 billion in capital expenditures this year while free cash flow has fallen to $11.2 billion. Markets reopen Tuesday with traders watching Fed minutes and U.S. economic data.
February 16, 2026
Apple stock set for Tuesday reboot as March 4 event invite lands after AAPL’s rough week
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Apple stock set for Tuesday reboot as March 4 event invite lands after AAPL’s rough week

Apple shares closed at $255.78 on Friday, down 2.3% for the day and nearly 8% for the week. The company has scheduled a “special Apple Experience” event for March 4 in New York. Apple’s market value has dropped about $256 billion since the start of 2026, now at $3.76 trillion. The week ahead includes Walmart earnings and key U.S. economic data releases.
February 16, 2026
Thermo Fisher stock slips into Presidents Day break as TMO extends slide — what investors watch next
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Thermo Fisher stock slips into Presidents Day break as TMO extends slide — what investors watch next

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares closed at $504.82 Friday, down nearly 1% and marking a four-session slide ahead of Monday’s market holiday. The company’s stock has dropped about 6.5% since Feb. 10. Thermo Fisher recently priced $3.8 billion in senior notes to help fund its pending $9.4 billion Clario acquisition, which remains subject to regulatory approval. Investors await Tuesday’s market reopen and key U.S. economic data next week.
February 16, 2026
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  • Gluten-Free Bread Prices Near £4 Making Dietary Staples Luxuries
    May 30, 2026, 3:03 AM EDT. The price of gluten-free staples like bread and biscuits is soaring, with a branded 480g loaf from Promise costing up to £3.90, nearly four times the price of standard bread. This surge is forcing gluten-free foods, essential for people with coeliac disease, into luxury territory. UK food price inflation, driven by geopolitical disruptions such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, risks rising to 10% by year-end. Shoppers report shrinking product sizes alongside higher costs, paying more for less. The spike threatens affordability for families dependent on gluten-free diets, adding financial strain. Experts warn this could hinder access to necessary dietary options for autoimmune disease sufferers.