Investing 16 February 2026 - 17 February 2026

Westpac Share Price: Why the Stock Closed Higher After UNITE Update

Westpac Share Price: Why the Stock Closed Higher After UNITE Update

Westpac shares rose 0.69% to A$40.74 after the bank confirmed its UNITE overhaul had moved from planning to execution, with A$195 million invested in the first quarter. The bank sold a 1 billion euro covered bond and said the cost to build its mortgage tech system rose to A$285 million. About 75,000 commercial accounts will migrate by 2028. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates to 4.1% this month.
March 27, 2026
Bank of America stock today: BAC edges higher as traders watch Fed minutes and Friday’s inflation read

Bank of America stock today: BAC edges higher as traders watch Fed minutes and Friday’s inflation read

Bank of America shares rose 0.7% to $52.92 Tuesday, with 19.1 million shares traded as the S&P 500 financials index gained 1.2%. Fed Governor Michael Barr signaled rates will likely stay steady, while Chicago Fed’s Austan Goolsbee left room for cuts if inflation trends lower. Traders await Fed minutes Wednesday and PCE inflation data Friday for further direction.
February 17, 2026
Intuit stock tumbles 5% today as INTU slides near 52-week low despite new Wix tie-up

Intuit stock tumbles 5% today as INTU slides near 52-week low despite new Wix tie-up

Intuit shares fell about 5% to near a 52-week low Tuesday afternoon, trading around $379 despite a broader market rebound. The drop came as investors weighed AI disruption risks ahead of Intuit’s earnings and key inflation data. A new partnership with Wix to integrate QuickBooks Online failed to lift the stock. Intuit shares have lost over 50% from last year’s high.
February 17, 2026
SMX stock price in focus as reverse split takes effect Tuesday after steep selloff

SMX stock price in focus as reverse split takes effect Tuesday after steep selloff

SMX will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis Tuesday after a 1-for-4.88 reverse stock split, reducing shares outstanding to about 2 million. The stock closed at $11.00 Friday, down 21.6% after another sharp drop Thursday. A new shareholder rights plan with a 10% trigger and March 2 record date is also in effect. SMX expanded its standby equity purchase agreement to $250 million, with $8.9 million already drawn.
February 17, 2026
Adobe stock price in focus as ADBE nears Tuesday reopen after Presidents Day

Adobe stock price in focus as ADBE nears Tuesday reopen after Presidents Day

Adobe shares closed up 0.5% at $263.97 Friday, just above their 52-week low, ahead of a trading pause for Presidents Day. The stock is down 25% in 2026 as investors question the impact of AI on subscription pricing and await the $1.9 billion Semrush acquisition. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday, with traders watching for further selling or a rebound. Adobe’s next earnings report is due March 12.
February 17, 2026
IBM stock price faces post-holiday test after FlashSystem buzz and AI hiring push

IBM stock price faces post-holiday test after FlashSystem buzz and AI hiring push

IBM shares closed Friday up 1.1% at $262.38 after steep declines earlier in the week left the stock about 10% below its Feb. 10 close. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday after Presidents Day, with traders eyeing key economic data and Federal Reserve minutes. IBM drew attention for plans to triple U.S. entry-level hiring and for new FlashSystem storage products shipping March 6.
February 17, 2026
T-Mobile stock (TMUS) at $219: buybacks, euro notes and dividend date in focus

T-Mobile stock (TMUS) at $219: buybacks, euro notes and dividend date in focus

T-Mobile US shares closed at $219.50, up 2.3%, ahead of the Presidents Day market holiday. The company projects 2026 service revenue of $77 billion and plans to double Q1 share repurchases to $5 billion. T-Mobile will stop reporting postpaid phone subscriber additions, shifting focus to account growth and ARPA. It agreed to sell €2.5 billion in senior notes, with proceeds possibly used for buybacks or dividends.
February 17, 2026
Nebius (NBIS) stock heads into Tuesday test after 9% jump and holiday pause

Nebius (NBIS) stock heads into Tuesday test after 9% jump and holiday pause

Nebius shares closed at $98.01 Friday, up 9.23%, after reporting Q4 revenue of $227.7 million, missing estimates, and a net loss of $249.6 million. Capital expenditures jumped to $2.1 billion from $416 million a year earlier. The company ended 2025 with $3.7 billion in cash and posted its first quarter of positive operating cash flow. U.S. markets were closed Monday for Presidents Day.
February 17, 2026
AbbVie stock: ABBV heads into Tuesday restart after $231.50 close as Botox pricing fight lingers

AbbVie stock: ABBV heads into Tuesday restart after $231.50 close as Botox pricing fight lingers

AbbVie shares closed Friday at $231.50, up 1.76%, before U.S. markets paused for Presidents Day. Investors await Tuesday’s reopening, with focus on AbbVie’s court fight to keep Botox out of Medicare price negotiations and a raised dividend. Trading volume outpaced recent averages Friday. The company faces ongoing pressure from biosimilar competition and weaker-than-expected Rinvoq sales.
February 17, 2026
Procter & Gamble stock slips into long weekend — here’s what PG investors watch next

Procter & Gamble stock slips into long weekend — here’s what PG investors watch next

Procter & Gamble shares closed down 0.7% at $160.07 ahead of the Presidents Day market holiday. The company’s $1.0568 dividend is payable Feb. 17. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday, with investors watching Walmart’s results and key economic data including GDP and the PCE price index. Defensive buying has supported consumer staples amid concerns over AI-driven volatility in other sectors.
February 17, 2026
Lam Research stock price: LRCX heads into Tuesday reopen after chip-tool rally and big macro week

Lam Research stock price: LRCX heads into Tuesday reopen after chip-tool rally and big macro week

Lam Research closed at $235.53, up 1.8%, before U.S. markets shut for Presidents Day. Trading resumes Tuesday, with investors eyeing Fed minutes on Feb. 18 and the U.S. GDP report on Feb. 20. Chip-equipment stocks have reacted to AI spending signals and memory market shifts. Applied Materials recently beat forecasts on strong AI processor demand.
February 17, 2026
Rivian stock: what to know after RIVN’s 27% jump, with Tuesday back in play

Rivian stock: what to know after RIVN’s 27% jump, with Tuesday back in play

Rivian shares closed at $17.73, up 27% after the company projected 62,000 to 67,000 vehicle deliveries in 2026 and confirmed R2 SUV deliveries for the second quarter. Rivian reported $1.286 billion in Q4 revenue and a $120 million gross profit, but forecast an adjusted EBITDA loss up to $2.1 billion. Investors await more R2 details on March 12. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday after the holiday.
February 17, 2026
Silver price today: spot silver drops to $75.83 as dollar firms in holiday-thinned trade

Silver price today: spot silver drops to $75.83 as dollar firms in holiday-thinned trade

Spot silver fell 2% to $75.83 an ounce in thin holiday trade Monday, with U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day. The dollar index edged up to 97.06, pressuring metals as traders awaited Fed minutes due Feb. 18. The iShares Silver Trust ETF last closed at $70.04 on Friday. Liquidity remained limited with several Asian markets also shut for Lunar New Year.
February 16, 2026
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