Financial News 12 February 2026 - 16 February 2026

Aviva plc says accidental damage now tops home insurance claims as costs jump 63%
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Aviva plc says accidental damage now tops home insurance claims as costs jump 63%

Accidental damage accounted for 32% of Aviva’s home insurance claims over four years, with average claim values up 63% to £1,869 in 2026. Property insurance claims across the UK hit a record £6.1 billion in 2025, while average premiums fell to £379. Televisions made up 18% of Aviva’s accidental-damage claims. Aviva reports first-quarter results on May 14.
April 2, 2026
SSE share price slips as investors eye Ofgem deadline and May results
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SSE share price slips as investors eye Ofgem deadline and May results

SSE shares fell 0.68% to 2,623p in early London trading Monday, easing from last week’s 52-week high. The company’s market value stood at about £31.6 billion. Investors are watching for updates on regulatory milestones, including Ofgem’s transmission price control decision due March 3. SSE recently forecast lower adjusted earnings per share for 2026, citing network upgrades and weather.
February 16, 2026
Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) stock jumps 5% — what traders are watching before Feb 19 results
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Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) stock jumps 5% — what traders are watching before Feb 19 results

Zip Co Ltd shares climbed 5.46% to A$2.51 Monday, partially recovering from Friday’s 8.46% drop, with 23.3 million shares traded. The company will report half-year results on Feb. 19, drawing focus to credit trends and U.S. performance after recent volatility. Broader tech stocks rebounded, lifting the ASX 200 by 0.22%. Investors await Zip’s update for signs of late payments, bad debts, and spending trends.
February 16, 2026
PLS Group share price climbs after close as investors line up for Feb 19 results
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PLS Group share price climbs after close as investors line up for Feb 19 results

PLS Group shares closed up 1.9% at A$4.31 after trading between A$4.11 and A$4.34. The company reports FY26 interim results on Feb. 19 and recently signed a two-year supply deal with Canmax, including a US$1,000/t floor price and US$100 million prepayment. Broker forecasts and lithium price assumptions have shifted ahead of earnings. Liontown and Core Lithium shares also rose.
February 16, 2026
LSEG share price set for Monday: Elliott buyback push puts London Stock Exchange Group stock back in focus
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LSEG share price set for Monday: Elliott buyback push puts London Stock Exchange Group stock back in focus

London Stock Exchange Group shares closed at 7,570 pence Friday, up 0.66%. The Times reported Elliott Advisors is pressing for a £5 billion share buyback, citing undervaluation and AI concerns. Investors await LSEG’s Feb. 26 results for any response on capital returns. LSEG shares remain below their peak after recent volatility tied to AI developments.
February 15, 2026
Why PSIX stock is moving today: Power Solutions International extends its rally again
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Why PSIX stock is moving today: Power Solutions International extends its rally again

Power Solutions International shares rose 2.5% to $95 Friday morning, following an 8% jump Thursday after a “buy” call from Louis Navellier. The stock traded between $87 and $95.07 Thursday and has swung from the high-$60s to mid-$90s this month. Institutional ownership stands at about 22%. The next short-interest report is due Feb. 25.
February 13, 2026
Applied Materials stock jumps after AI-led forecast; export settlement back in focus
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Applied Materials stock jumps after AI-led forecast; export settlement back in focus

Applied Materials shares jumped 11% to $365 after the company forecast second-quarter revenue of about $7.65 billion and adjusted profit of $2.64 per share, both above Wall Street estimates. The company reported a $252.5 million settlement over illegal shipments to Korea. Quarterly revenue reached $7.01 billion, with adjusted profit at $2.38 per share, both beating expectations.
February 13, 2026
Kenvue stock price today: KVUE nudges up after CFO exit filing as merger math resurfaces
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Kenvue stock price today: KVUE nudges up after CFO exit filing as merger math resurfaces

Kenvue shares rose 0.2% to $18.55 premarket after CFO Amit Banati announced he will step down in May to become CEO of Fortune Brands Innovations. The move comes as Kenvue pursues a merger with Kimberly-Clark, with shareholders set to receive stock and cash valued at about $19.33 per share. The deal awaits regulatory approval and is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
February 13, 2026
Shopify stock price slides: SHOP selloff shifts focus to cash‑flow margin and $2 billion buyback
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Shopify stock price slides: SHOP selloff shifts focus to cash‑flow margin and $2 billion buyback

Shopify shares dropped 7.8% to $109.44 Thursday morning after the company forecast a lower first-quarter free cash flow margin despite strong revenue growth. The stock had briefly topped $121 earlier in the session. Shopify reported $3.67 billion in fourth-quarter revenue and $715 million in free cash flow. A $2 billion buyback program begins February 17.
February 12, 2026
ICON (ICLR) stock price tumbles 40% after accounting probe delays 2025 results
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ICON (ICLR) stock price tumbles 40% after accounting probe delays 2025 results

ICON plc shares plunged 42% to $77.73 after the company disclosed an audit committee investigation into its accounting and delayed its 2025 results. Preliminary findings suggest revenue for 2023 and 2024 may have been overstated by less than 2% each year. ICON withdrew 2025 guidance and expects to report material weaknesses in financial controls. The company aims to release results by April 30.
February 12, 2026
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