Finance 20 February 2026

PayPal stock holds near $47 after Stripe takeover report — what investors watch next
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PayPal stock holds near $47 after Stripe takeover report — what investors watch next

PayPal shares closed up 0.6% at $47.32 Wednesday, then slipped 0.3% after hours as takeover speculation swirled. Bloomberg reported Stripe is weighing a bid for PayPal or its assets, though both firms declined comment. PayPal also announced a partnership with Rainforest to expand embedded payments. CEO Enrique Lores is set to take over March 1 after Alex Chriss’s ouster.
February 26, 2026
Alibaba stock price slips in premarket as downgrade and Pentagon-list jitters weigh on BABA
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Alibaba stock price slips in premarket as downgrade and Pentagon-list jitters weigh on BABA

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell 0.9% to $154.27 in premarket trading Friday after its Hong Kong shares dropped 3.75%. Erste Group downgraded Alibaba citing falling margins and rising liabilities tied to AI investments. The Pentagon briefly listed Alibaba as linked to China’s military, then withdrew the claim. Investors shifted funds into “pure AI” stocks, pressuring major tech platforms.
February 20, 2026
Copart stock steadies premarket after earnings miss — here’s what CPRT traders are watching
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Copart stock steadies premarket after earnings miss — here’s what CPRT traders are watching

Copart shares fell 0.2% premarket after reporting a 9.5% drop in quarterly net income to $350.7 million and a 3.6% decline in revenue to $1.12 billion. Vehicle sales and service volumes dropped, with global insurance units down 9%. Shares had plunged over 10% after hours Thursday. Investors are watching for signs of stabilization in insurance-related vehicle flows.
February 20, 2026
Blackstone stock steadies premarket; Blue Owl redemption move keeps BX in focus ahead of GDP, PCE data
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Blackstone stock steadies premarket; Blue Owl redemption move keeps BX in focus ahead of GDP, PCE data

Blackstone shares traded flat premarket Friday after dropping 5.37% to $125.76 in the previous session, following Blue Owl Capital’s move to halt quarterly redemptions at a credit fund. The decision triggered a broader selloff in alternative asset managers. U.S. GDP and PCE inflation data due later Friday could influence interest-rate expectations.
February 20, 2026
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock pops in premarket as options heat up and India manufacturing talk returns
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Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock pops in premarket as options heat up and India manufacturing talk returns

Super Micro Computer shares rose 0.6% to $32.36 in premarket trading Friday after an 8.25% jump Thursday. Options activity was bullish, with call volume concentrated at $32–$33.50 strikes ahead of Friday expiry. An executive said Supermicro is “carefully looking” at Make-in-India manufacturing. CEO Charles Liang reported changes to his spouse’s vested restricted stock units in a regulatory filing.
February 20, 2026
GRAIL stock tumbles nearly 48% premarket after Galleri trial miss — what GRAL investors watch next
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GRAIL stock tumbles nearly 48% premarket after Galleri trial miss — what GRAL investors watch next

GRAIL Inc shares plunged 47.6% to $53.20 in U.S. premarket trading after its NHS-Galleri trial failed to meet the main goal of reducing late-stage cancers. The study, involving 142,000 people in England, showed a drop in Stage IV diagnoses but not a statistically significant combined drop in Stage III and IV cases. Galleri is not FDA approved. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 14% to $43.6 million.
February 20, 2026
United Airlines stock price steadies premarket after 6% slide on MileagePlus overhaul, oil jump
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United Airlines stock price steadies premarket after 6% slide on MileagePlus overhaul, oil jump

United Airlines shares fell 5.9% Thursday amid a broad airline selloff driven by higher fuel costs, then steadied in premarket trading Friday. United announced MileagePlus changes that increase rewards for co-branded cardholders but reduce benefits for others. Brent crude hovered near $71 a barrel as traders watched U.S.-Iran tensions. Delta, Southwest, and JetBlue also posted sharp declines.
February 20, 2026
Newmont stock rises premarket after earnings beat, bigger dividend and 2026 output view
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Newmont stock rises premarket after earnings beat, bigger dividend and 2026 output view

Newmont shares rose 0.6% to $125.40 in U.S. premarket trading after fourth-quarter profit beat estimates, helped by higher gold prices. The miner forecast 2026 gold production of 5.3 million ounces and guided to all-in sustaining costs of $1,680 an ounce. Newmont raised its dividend to $0.26 per share, payable March 26. Investors weighed a planned $1.4 billion in project spending and a dip in 2026 output.
February 20, 2026
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock slips again after earnings: CyberArk costs and a March 20 date to watch
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock slips again after earnings: CyberArk costs and a March 20 date to watch

Palo Alto Networks shares fell 0.9% to $150.99 in after-hours trading Thursday after the company cut its full-year adjusted profit outlook, citing higher costs from recent acquisitions. Fiscal second-quarter revenue rose 15% to $2.6 billion. Palo Alto launched a cash offer for CyberArk’s convertible notes, with a March 20 deadline for noteholders. The company expects to spend $2.3 billion in cash on CyberArk in its fiscal third quarter.
February 20, 2026
Why Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock is up after-hours: its 10-K puts the bitcoin bet back in focus
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Why Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock is up after-hours: its 10-K puts the bitcoin bet back in focus

Strategy Inc shares rose 3.4% to $129.45 in after-hours trading after its annual filing showed holdings of 717,131 bitcoin and a $2.25 billion cash reserve. The company posted a $5.4 billion operating loss for 2025, mainly from unrealized losses on digital assets. Strategy recently bought 2,486 bitcoin for $168.4 million using proceeds from stock sales. Bitcoin traded near $66,968 late Thursday.
February 20, 2026
Oracle stock price today: ORCL ticks up after hours as April 6 lawsuit deadline nears
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Oracle stock price today: ORCL ticks up after hours as April 6 lawsuit deadline nears

Oracle shares rose 0.3% to $156.54 in after-hours trading Thursday, with about 14.9 million shares changing hands. A shareholder lawsuit filed Feb. 3 in Delaware accuses Oracle and top executives of misleading investors about how quickly AI-related spending would drive growth. Investors face an April 6 deadline to seek lead-plaintiff status in the case. Oracle recently said it aims to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 through debt and share sales.
February 20, 2026
Bank of America stock slips after hours as $25 billion private-credit push lands in a nervous market
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Bank of America stock slips after hours as $25 billion private-credit push lands in a nervous market

Bank of America shares closed down 1.1% at $52.77 after news it will commit $25 billion to private credit deals. The stock saw heavy trading, with a range between $51.52 and $53.30. U.S. financial stocks fell, while oil hit a six-month high amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Fed minutes showed officials split on rate direction, citing risks from inflation and AI.
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
Western Digital stock drops 4% as Sandisk debt-swap deal nears settlement and preferred conversion sinks in
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Western Digital stock drops 4% as Sandisk debt-swap deal nears settlement and preferred conversion sinks in

Western Digital shares dropped 4% to $284.67 Thursday after hitting a 52-week high the previous day. The company is selling 5.8 million Sandisk shares at a 7.7% discount, aiming to cut $4.69 billion in debt. Western Digital also converted all Series A preferred stock to common shares on Feb. 17. The Nasdaq fell 0.31% and S&P 500 slipped 0.28%.
February 20, 2026
Booking Holdings stock slides 6% after earnings beat and 25-for-1 split plan; April 2 looms
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Booking Holdings stock slides 6% after earnings beat and 25-for-1 split plan; April 2 looms

Booking Holdings shares dropped 6.2% to $4,007.45 after hours Thursday, swinging as low as $3,874.89. The move followed fourth-quarter results, a 25-to-1 stock split announcement, and comments on softer U.S. pricing and shorter stays. Investors cited AI risks and shifting travel demand. CEO Glenn Fogel sold shares Feb. 17 under a pre-set plan, SEC filings show.
February 20, 2026
Why Palantir (PLTR) stock is moving after hours: DHS $1 billion deal report, Rackspace tie-up, fresh upgrade
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Why Palantir (PLTR) stock is moving after hours: DHS $1 billion deal report, Rackspace tie-up, fresh upgrade

Palantir shares fell 0.3% to $134.89 after hours Thursday following a WIRED report that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security signed a five-year blanket purchase agreement worth up to $1 billion with the company. The deal allows DHS units to order under preset terms but shows no funds obligated at award. Palantir stock is down over 25% in 2026. Mizuho upgraded the stock to “Outperform” on Wednesday.
February 20, 2026
Apple stock slips on West Virginia iCloud lawsuit as PCE inflation report looms
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Apple stock slips on West Virginia iCloud lawsuit as PCE inflation report looms

Apple shares fell 1.5% to $260.58 in after-hours trading after West Virginia sued the company, alleging iCloud enables distribution of child sexual abuse material. The state argued Apple cannot claim to be a passive conduit. Apple said it is innovating to protect children. The company also announced a deal with EverPass Media to stream Apple TV’s live sports in bars and hotels.
February 20, 2026
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