Financial News 16 February 2026 - 18 February 2026

Palantir (PLTR) stock pops after hours as Mizuho turns bullish and filings flag Florida HQ shift
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Palantir (PLTR) stock pops after hours as Mizuho turns bullish and filings flag Florida HQ shift

Palantir shares rose 1.8% to $135.38 in after-hours trading Wednesday after Mizuho upgraded the stock to “outperform” with a $195 target. SEC filings showed a Miami-area headquarters and registration of 119.6 million new shares for employee awards. The company reported 2025 revenue up 56% to $4.48 billion and net income of $1.63 billion. A federal judge barred two ex-employees from soliciting Palantir staff for a rival startup.
February 18, 2026
Lumentum stock price rises in New York after Mizuho lifts target to $645 — here’s what’s next
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Lumentum stock price rises in New York after Mizuho lifts target to $645 — here’s what’s next

Lumentum shares rose 1.2% to $607.53 Wednesday after Mizuho raised its price target to $645, citing strong AI-networking demand. The stock hit $615.26 earlier in the session. Lumentum recently reported Q2 revenue of $665.5 million and forecast Q3 revenue of $780 million to $830 million. Investors are watching upcoming events, including the OFC conference on March 17.
February 18, 2026
Bitcoin price today dips toward $67,000 as ETF outflows linger ahead of Fed minutes
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Bitcoin price today dips toward $67,000 as ETF outflows linger ahead of Fed minutes

Bitcoin fell 0.8% to around $67,400 Tuesday, tracking cautious sentiment across markets as traders awaited U.S. economic data. Digital asset funds saw $173 million in outflows last week, led by bitcoin and ether, according to CoinShares. Crypto-linked stocks were mixed, with Coinbase up 1.6% and Riot Platforms down 5.3%. Fed minutes and inflation data are due later this week.
February 17, 2026
Procore stock (PCOR) slips after ICONIQ stake filing as traders weigh what comes next
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Procore stock (PCOR) slips after ICONIQ stake filing as traders weigh what comes next

Procore shares fell about 1% to $51.84 after a new SEC filing showed ICONIQ principals William J.G. Griffith, Divesh Makan, and Matthew Jacobson held stakes of 11.8%, 11.6%, and 6.0% respectively as of Dec. 31, 2025. The company also announced new product features rolling out from Feb. 17, including updates to Procore Analytics and Procore Pay.
February 17, 2026
Robinhood stock price today: HOOD dips in premarket as bitcoin slips, focus turns to March 4 event
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Robinhood stock price today: HOOD dips in premarket as bitcoin slips, focus turns to March 4 event

Robinhood shares fell 1.6% to $74.73 in premarket trading Tuesday after closing up 6.8% Friday. Bitcoin dropped 1.3% to $67,849, pressuring crypto-linked stocks ahead of the first U.S. session after Presidents Day. Investors are awaiting updates on Robinhood’s prediction markets and new products, with the company’s “Take Flight” event set for March 4.
February 17, 2026
Quince Therapeutics (QNCX) stock slides premarket as reverse-merger clock, Nasdaq risk hang over shares
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Quince Therapeutics (QNCX) stock slides premarket as reverse-merger clock, Nasdaq risk hang over shares

Quince Therapeutics shares dropped about 9% to $0.18 in premarket trading Tuesday after the company warned it may need bankruptcy protection if it cannot secure a strategic deal. The biotech has no active programs following a failed trial and faces possible Nasdaq delisting. Investors await updates on financing or merger activity. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday after the Presidents Day holiday.
February 17, 2026
BigBear.ai stock watch: BBAI slips ahead of a dilution vote as trading resumes
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BigBear.ai stock watch: BBAI slips ahead of a dilution vote as trading resumes

BigBear.ai shares slipped 0.2% to $4.08 in premarket trading as shareholders prepared to vote on doubling the company’s authorized share count to 1 billion. The vote closes late Tuesday ahead of a special meeting on Feb. 18. U.S. markets reopened after the Washington’s Birthday holiday. The company recently closed a $250 million acquisition and converted $125 million of debt to stock.
February 17, 2026
XRP price today: Ripple token holds $1.48 as Standard Chartered slashes 2026 target
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XRP price today: Ripple token holds $1.48 as Standard Chartered slashes 2026 target

XRP held near $1.48 after Standard Chartered cut its end-2026 price target to $2.80 from $8, citing broader digital asset weakness. U.S. markets were closed for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. XRP traded between $1.45 and $1.51 in the past 24 hours, with $3.4 billion in volume. Investors await Federal Reserve minutes and key U.S. economic data later this week.
February 16, 2026
Bitcoin slips under $70,000 on holiday trade as Fed minutes and U.S. GDP loom
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Bitcoin slips under $70,000 on holiday trade as Fed minutes and U.S. GDP loom

Bitcoin slipped below $70,000 Monday, trading near $68,382 as U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day and investors awaited Federal Reserve minutes and key economic data later this week. Ether fell 3.9% to $1,982 and XRP dropped 5.9%. Strategy said it could cover its debt even if bitcoin falls to $8,000. U.S. GDP and PCE inflation reports are due Friday.
February 16, 2026
Fever-Tree share price slips after buyback update; FEVR investors eye March results
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Fever-Tree share price slips after buyback update; FEVR investors eye March results

Fevertree Drinks shares slipped 0.4% to 965 pence in London by late morning, underperforming the wider market. The company disclosed it bought 15,340 shares on Feb. 13 at an average price of 959.781 pence and plans to cancel them. Investors await preliminary results due March 24. The buyback is part of a programme of up to £30 million running through 2026.
February 16, 2026
Coca-Cola HBC stock is down today — what investors are watching next
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Coca-Cola HBC stock is down today — what investors are watching next

Coca-Cola HBC AG shares fell 0.9% to 4,664 pence in London on Monday, trailing a stronger market. The stock remains just below a 52-week high after last week’s jump on upbeat 2026 profit guidance. Management meets investors this week in Zurich, Geneva, Frankfurt, and South Africa. The company reported 8.1% organic revenue growth and a proposed 17% higher dividend for 2025.
February 16, 2026
Halma share price hits new 52-week high near 3,900p — what’s driving HLMA stock now?
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Halma share price hits new 52-week high near 3,900p — what’s driving HLMA stock now?

Halma shares hit a 52-week high of 3,900p in early London trade Monday, up 0.1% at 3,880p by 10:04 GMT. The FTSE 100 group has climbed 32% over the past year despite no recent company news, with traders awaiting a March 12 trading update. The stock opened at 3,872p, trading 112,700 shares by 10:05. Halma last announced an acquisition in January and posted upgraded guidance in September.
February 16, 2026
Melrose Industries share price jumps 3% after buyback update — what investors watch next
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Melrose Industries share price jumps 3% after buyback update — what investors watch next

Melrose Industries shares rose 3.2% to 662.54 pence in early London trading Monday after the company disclosed it bought 145,434 shares on Feb. 13 at an average price of 639.17 pence. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing the total to 57.8 million. Full-year results are due Feb. 27. Rolls-Royce was little changed, while BAE Systems traded higher.
February 16, 2026
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