Finance 19 February 2026

NAB share price today: National Australia Bank hits fresh 52-week high, closes lower on rate and regulator focus

NAB share price today: National Australia Bank hits fresh 52-week high, closes lower on rate and regulator focus

NAB shares hit a 52-week high Thursday before closing down 0.12% at A$49.04 as investors weighed sticky inflation and the prospect of another RBA rate hike. The consumer price index rose 3.8% in January, unchanged from December, pushing rate hike odds for May to about 80%. Regulators reported record civil penalties, including A$15.5 million against NAB over hardship failures.
February 26, 2026
Apple stock price today: AAPL slips after West Virginia iCloud lawsuit as traders size up what’s next

Apple stock price today: AAPL slips after West Virginia iCloud lawsuit as traders size up what’s next

Apple shares fell 0.4% to $263.32 after West Virginia sued the company over handling of child sexual abuse material on iCloud. The lawsuit comes as a Berkshire Hathaway filing showed it held about 228 million Apple shares at the end of 2025. Investors are watching Friday’s PCE inflation data and Apple’s Feb. 24 annual shareholder meeting.
February 19, 2026
Microsoft stock price today: MSFT edges up on $50B AI pledge, CrowdStrike deal and insider buy

Microsoft stock price today: MSFT edges up on $50B AI pledge, CrowdStrike deal and insider buy

Microsoft shares rose 0.7% to $402.50 Thursday morning, outpacing tech benchmarks after the company detailed a $50 billion AI investment plan and new enterprise deals. Director John W. Stanton bought 5,000 shares for about $2 million. The stock traded ex-dividend, with a $0.91 payout set for March 12. CrowdStrike shares also gained after expanding its partnership with Microsoft.
February 19, 2026
Walmart stock jumps on $30 billion buyback, but cautious outlook keeps traders on edge

Walmart stock jumps on $30 billion buyback, but cautious outlook keeps traders on edge

Walmart shares rose 2.1% to $129.24 after announcing a $30 billion share buyback and reporting holiday-quarter revenue of $190.7 billion with adjusted EPS of $0.74. The company forecast fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS of $2.75–$2.85 and net sales growth of 3.5%–4.5%. Walmart’s board approved a $0.99 annual dividend for fiscal 2027, payable in four installments starting April 6, 2026.
February 19, 2026
Sandisk stock price climbs as Western Digital prices $3.17 billion stake sale; SNDK traders watch the close

Sandisk stock price climbs as Western Digital prices $3.17 billion stake sale; SNDK traders watch the close

Sandisk shares rose 1.7% to $610.80 Thursday morning after Western Digital sold 5.8 million shares at $545 each in a discounted secondary offering. Sandisk will not receive proceeds from the $3.17 billion sale, which is expected to close Feb. 19. Western Digital may sell up to 7.5 million shares total. The offering follows a filing and comes as Western Digital seeks to cut debt.
February 19, 2026
Carvana stock slides again as CVNA digests earnings cost hit; what traders watch next

Carvana stock slides again as CVNA digests earnings cost hit; what traders watch next

Carvana shares fell 3.3% to $349.65 in New York after a sharp post-earnings selloff, briefly dropping nearly 18% at the open. Higher reconditioning and depreciation costs pushed quarterly expenses to $2.16 billion, pressuring profit despite a 58% revenue jump. CFO Mark Jenkins said cost pressures will continue into Q1. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. PCE inflation report for rate and auto loan signals.
February 19, 2026
Walmart (WMT) earnings: New CEO Furner turns cautious — and rolls out a $30 billion buyback

Walmart (WMT) earnings: New CEO Furner turns cautious — and rolls out a $30 billion buyback

Walmart reported Q4 revenue up 5.6% to $190.7 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.74, beating holiday-quarter estimates. The company forecast FY27 net sales growth of 3.5%-4.5% and adjusted EPS of $2.75-$2.85, both below Wall Street expectations. Global e-commerce sales jumped 24%. Walmart approved a new $30 billion share buyback and raised its annual dividend to 99 cents.
February 19, 2026
Wingstop stock price today: WING slips after earnings jump as 2026 growth outlook lands

Wingstop stock price today: WING slips after earnings jump as 2026 growth outlook lands

Wingstop shares opened about 1% lower Thursday after a 10.8% surge the previous day, as investors weighed a 5.8% drop in domestic same-store sales against new 2026 growth targets. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 8.6% to $175.7 million, with adjusted earnings at $1.00 per share. The board declared a 30-cent dividend payable March 27 and repurchased 248,278 shares in the quarter.
February 19, 2026
CWK stock falls after Cushman & Wakefield earnings: record revenue, Greystone write-down rattles shares

CWK stock falls after Cushman & Wakefield earnings: record revenue, Greystone write-down rattles shares

Cushman & Wakefield shares fell 4.2% after the company reported a $22.4 million quarterly loss, driven by a $177 million write-down on its Greystone joint venture. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 11% to $2.9 billion, with adjusted EPS of $0.54 matching forecasts. Investors are watching for 2026 outlook and signs of sustained capital-markets activity.
February 19, 2026
JLL stock price jumps nearly 10% after earnings, 2026 target puts deal rebound back in focus

JLL stock price jumps nearly 10% after earnings, 2026 target puts deal rebound back in focus

JLL shares jumped 9.8% in early New York trading after the company reported record fourth-quarter diluted EPS of $8.34 and a 10% revenue increase to $7.6 billion. Management set a 2026 adjusted EBITDA target of $1.575–$1.675 billion and signaled plans to boost share buybacks. Investors remain alert to trends in leasing and capital markets as sector volatility continues.
February 19, 2026
Caesars stock steadies before the open after a 13% earnings pop — here’s what traders are watching

Caesars stock steadies before the open after a 13% earnings pop — here’s what traders are watching

Caesars Entertainment reported Q4 revenue of $2.9 billion and a net loss of $250 million, with Las Vegas net revenue down 3.4% and digital revenue up 38.7%. Shares were flat premarket at $21.42 after a 13% jump Wednesday. The company ended 2025 with $11.9 billion in debt and $887 million in cash, and plans lower capex and continued buybacks in 2026.
February 19, 2026
Glaukos stock steadies premarket after a 13% surge — what GKOS investors watch next

Glaukos stock steadies premarket after a 13% surge — what GKOS investors watch next

Glaukos shares slipped 0.1% to $120.90 in premarket trading Thursday after surging 13.5% the previous session. The company reported record Q4 sales of $143.1 million, up 36%, and reaffirmed 2026 revenue guidance. Analysts raised price targets, citing momentum in iDose TR and the upcoming Epioxa launch. Glaukos ended 2025 with $282.6 million in cash and no debt.
February 19, 2026
Amrize stock dips after 11% jump as buyback, dividend and PB Materials deal hit the tape

Amrize stock dips after 11% jump as buyback, dividend and PB Materials deal hit the tape

Amrize shares fell 1.1% to $63 Thursday after surging nearly 11% the previous session. The company closed its PB Materials acquisition in West Texas and announced a $1 billion buyback plan, pending shareholder approval. Amrize also proposed two $0.44 per share dividends and raised 2025 revenue guidance to $11.8 billion. Investors await the April 21 annual meeting for votes on the buyback and dividends.
February 19, 2026
Liberty Global stock price holds near $13 after VodafoneZiggo buyout plan sparks 17% jump

Liberty Global stock price holds near $13 after VodafoneZiggo buyout plan sparks 17% jump

Liberty Global agreed to buy Vodafone’s 50% stake in VodafoneZiggo for €1 billion cash plus equity, giving Liberty full control of the Dutch joint venture. Liberty’s shares were little changed premarket Thursday after a 17% jump Wednesday. The deal includes plans for a 2027 Amsterdam listing and spin-off, pending regulatory approval. Vodafone will receive €1 billion and a 10% stake in the new Ziggo Group.
February 19, 2026
MSGS stock holds near record as MSG Sports weighs Knicks-Rangers spinoff

MSGS stock holds near record as MSG Sports weighs Knicks-Rangers spinoff

MSG Sports shares edged up to $341.77 in premarket trading Thursday after closing at a record high on news the company may split the Knicks and Rangers into separate public firms. The board approved exploring a tax-free spin-off, but set no timetable and said league approvals are needed. CFO Victoria Mink will depart after helping with the process. The company stressed there is no assurance a deal will occur.
February 19, 2026
Global-e Online (GLBE) stock jumps 17% on 2026 outlook — can it hold gains at today’s open?

Global-e Online (GLBE) stock jumps 17% on 2026 outlook — can it hold gains at today’s open?

Global-e Online shares fell 2.3% to $34.00 premarket Thursday after a 17.2% surge the previous session. The company reported Q4 revenue of $336.7 million, up 28%, and net profit of $62.5 million. It forecast 2026 revenue of $1.21–$1.27 billion and adjusted EBITDA of up to $284 million. BofA raised its price target to $52 and kept a Buy rating.
February 19, 2026
EMAT stock jumps again premarket as Clear Street starts coverage with $30 target and ownership filing hits

EMAT stock jumps again premarket as Clear Street starts coverage with $30 target and ownership filing hits

Evolution Metals & Technologies shares jumped 11.9% to $14.68 in premarket trading after a Clear Street analyst initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $30 target. Executive Chairman David Wilcox and The Zeus Trust disclosed a 70.18% stake, subject to a lock-up. Premarket volume reached 41,270 shares. The company will hold an investor webinar at 10 a.m. ET Thursday.
February 19, 2026
Vale stock ticks up in premarket as Vale Base Metals cuts Canada nickel exposure in new consortium

Vale stock ticks up in premarket as Vale Base Metals cuts Canada nickel exposure in new consortium

Vale’s U.S.-listed shares rose 0.5% premarket after its base-metals unit agreed to sell most of its stake in Manitoba’s Thompson Nickel Belt to a group led by Exiro Minerals and Canada Growth Fund. Vale Base Metals will retain 18.9% and sign an offtake deal for nickel concentrate. The consortium pledged up to $200 million in investment. The deal is expected to close by end-2026.
February 19, 2026
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