Financial News 10 February 2026 - 16 February 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
GOOG stock rebounds as Alphabet clears $32 billion Wiz hurdle and sells rare 100-year bond
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GOOG stock rebounds as Alphabet clears $32 billion Wiz hurdle and sells rare 100-year bond

Alphabet’s Class C shares rose 0.4% to $312.47 Thursday morning after EU regulators cleared Google’s $32 billion Wiz acquisition. The company also raised £1 billion with a rare 100-year sterling bond as part of a $31.51 billion global debt sale. Alphabet shares had closed down 2.29% Wednesday. The European Publishers Council filed a new antitrust complaint over Google’s AI Overviews.
February 12, 2026
ACM Research stock jumps 12% premarket as call buying spikes ahead of Feb. 26 results
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ACM Research stock jumps 12% premarket as call buying spikes ahead of Feb. 26 results

ACM Research shares surged 12.3% to $70.68 in premarket trading Thursday after heavy options activity, especially in March $80 calls. The move comes ahead of the company’s Feb. 26 earnings report. ACM last updated its 2025 and 2026 revenue outlook in January, citing wafer-fab equipment spending and policy risks. A recent Shanghai unit share transfer also trimmed a major shareholder’s stake.
February 12, 2026
AppLovin stock whipsaws again as UBS trims target, short seller retreats, and earnings land
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AppLovin stock whipsaws again as UBS trims target, short seller retreats, and earnings land

AppLovin forecast first-quarter revenue of $1.745 billion to $1.775 billion after fourth-quarter revenue rose 66% to $1.658 billion. Shares fell about 6% after UBS cut its price target. CapitalWatch retracted parts of its earlier allegations against a shareholder. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating and $860 target, calling the stock drop a buying opportunity.
February 12, 2026
Shopify stock price jumps 8% after MoffettNathanson upgrade, with earnings next
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Shopify stock price jumps 8% after MoffettNathanson upgrade, with earnings next

Shopify shares jumped 8.5% to $128.46 in U.S. trading Tuesday after MoffettNathanson upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $150. The move comes ahead of Shopify’s fourth-quarter results, due before markets open Wednesday. In Toronto, shares rose about 6%. Investors remain cautious amid volatile software sentiment and a busy U.S. data week.
February 10, 2026
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  • UK Proposes Single Market for Goods with EU, Faces Brussels Rejection
    May 23, 2026, 4:45 AM EDT. The UK government has proposed forming a single market for goods with the European Union, aiming to reshape post-Brexit trade relations. British media report that the EU has rejected this ambitious reset, maintaining its current stance. The move reflects London's push for smoother trade in goods but faces resistance from Brussels, which seeks to preserve its regulatory standards and external borders.