Finance 19 February 2026

Vale stock ticks up in premarket as Vale Base Metals cuts Canada nickel exposure in new consortium
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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
AT&T stock slips before the bell as NYC pension funds sue over blocked diversity vote
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AT&T stock slips before the bell as NYC pension funds sue over blocked diversity vote

AT&T shares slipped 0.1% premarket Thursday after New York City pension funds sued to force a shareholder vote on workforce diversity disclosures. The suit, filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal court, challenges AT&T’s decision to block the proposal under a recent SEC policy change. CEO John Stankey converted restricted stock units and sold shares for tax withholding, according to a securities filing.
February 19, 2026
AMD stock slips premarket as CFO sells shares and CEO’s $75 million award filing hits tape
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AMD stock slips premarket as CFO sells shares and CEO’s $75 million award filing hits tape

AMD shares fell about 1.5% in premarket trading Thursday, nearing $200. A filing showed CFO Jean Hu sold nearly 20,000 shares under a pre-set 10b5-1 plan at prices between $196.78 and $205.12. The company also disclosed a $75 million performance-based equity award for CEO Lisa Su. Traders await U.S. economic data later this week that could affect tech stocks.
February 19, 2026
Denison Mines stock in focus before the bell after Phoenix uranium mine contract, Roth target hike
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Denison Mines stock in focus before the bell after Phoenix uranium mine contract, Roth target hike

Denison Mines shares rose 0.3% to $3.93 in premarket trading after awarding Wood Canada the construction management contract for its Phoenix uranium mine, pending federal permits. Roth MKM raised its price target to $4.25. Denison targets first production by mid-2028 and reports C$718 million in liquidity as of September 2025. Investors await earnings on Feb. 26.
February 19, 2026
Avadel (AVDL) stock is frozen near $21.64 — here’s what the latest filing says about the $21 cash-out
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Avadel (AVDL) stock is frozen near $21.64 — here’s what the latest filing says about the $21 cash-out

Weiss Asset Management reported its 11.1 million Avadel shares were converted to $21 cash plus a contingent value right as Alkermes closed its acquisition. Avadel stock last traded at $21.64 before being halted and delisted from Nasdaq. Listed options now settle for cash only, with many expirations moved up. The CVR could pay up to $1.50 per share if a milestone is met by 2028.
February 19, 2026
Amazon stock price today: AMZN edges down premarket as Morgan Stanley keeps “Top Pick” call
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Amazon stock price today: AMZN edges down premarket as Morgan Stanley keeps “Top Pick” call

Amazon shares dipped 0.2% to $204.35 in premarket trading Thursday after closing at $204.79. CEO of worldwide Amazon Stores Douglas Herrington sold 4,784 shares on Feb. 17 under a pre-arranged plan. Morgan Stanley reiterated Amazon as a “Top Pick,” citing strong AWS demand but noting capacity constraints. Investors remain cautious after Amazon’s $200 billion 2026 capex plan triggered a 9% share drop earlier this month.
February 19, 2026
Tesla stock price today: TSLA steadies before open after Cybercab milestone, California reprieve
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Tesla stock price today: TSLA steadies before open after Cybercab milestone, California reprieve

Tesla said its first production Cybercab rolled off the line at its Texas Gigafactory. Shares rose about 0.2% in premarket trading to $411.32. California’s DMV said Tesla avoided a 30-day license suspension after dropping “Autopilot” from its marketing in the state. The Cybercab still requires regulatory approval to operate on public roads.
February 19, 2026
Kenvue stock price today: KVUE steadies before open as job cuts and deal watch collide
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Kenvue stock price today: KVUE steadies before open as job cuts and deal watch collide

Kenvue shares traded at $18.88 in premarket Thursday, steady after a 2.55% gain Wednesday on strong quarterly results and a new restructuring plan. The company beat estimates with Q4 adjusted profit of 27 cents per share and $3.78 billion in sales, and announced a 3.5% workforce cut. Investors tracked progress on the planned Kimberly-Clark takeover and increased activist pressure from Starboard Value.
February 19, 2026
SoFi stock in focus before the bell as Truist cuts target to $21 and insider sale notice surfaces
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SoFi stock in focus before the bell as Truist cuts target to $21 and insider sale notice surfaces

SoFi shares rose 0.2% to $19.54 in premarket trading Thursday after Truist Securities cut its price target to $21 from $28, maintaining a hold rating. A Form 144 filing showed Chief Risk Officer Arun Pinto may sell 25,420 shares acquired through restricted stock vesting. SoFi filed its annual report on February 17. The next earnings report is expected May 4.
February 19, 2026
American Airlines stock price slips premarket as oil jumps — 10‑K filing and safety vote ahead
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American Airlines stock price slips premarket as oil jumps — 10‑K filing and safety vote ahead

American Airlines shares fell about 2% to $14.10 in premarket trading Thursday as rising oil prices and U.S.-Iran tensions weighed on markets. Brent crude hit $71.26 a barrel, near a six-month high. American reported 2025 revenue of $54.63 billion and net income of $111 million. The airline issued a travel waiver for Buenos Aires flights due to industrial action.
February 19, 2026
Transocean stock price rises premarket as earnings loom after Barclays downgrade
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Transocean stock price rises premarket as earnings loom after Barclays downgrade

Transocean shares rose about 1.3% premarket Thursday after Barclays downgraded the stock to equalweight but raised its price target to $6. Investors await fourth-quarter earnings and a fleet status report due after the close. The company recently announced a $5.8 billion all-stock deal to buy Valaris. Oil prices climbed, lifting sector peers Valaris and Noble Corp in early trading.
February 19, 2026
Palantir stock rises premarket on Mizuho upgrade as Miami HQ move keeps spotlight on AI name
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Palantir stock rises premarket on Mizuho upgrade as Miami HQ move keeps spotlight on AI name

Palantir shares rose 1.8% premarket Thursday after Mizuho upgraded the stock to “outperform.” The move follows Palantir’s announcement this week to relocate its headquarters from Denver to Miami. Investors weighed the upgrade against ongoing valuation concerns after a sharp run-up over the past year. The company has not detailed operational changes tied to the move.
February 19, 2026
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