Investing 20 February 2026 - 22 February 2026

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls as CSL Plunge Shakes Investors Before Budget
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Falls as CSL Plunge Shakes Investors Before Budget

CSL plunged 16% to A$100.75 after announcing a US$5 billion impairment, dragging the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.49% to 8,701.8 ahead of the federal budget. Health care and financials fell, while materials and energy offered support. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s recent rate hike to 4.35% added pressure. Metcash, oOh!media, and Ingham’s posted strong gains on company news.
May 11, 2026
Adobe (ADBE) stock price hovers near $259 with markets shut — what investors watch next week
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Adobe (ADBE) stock price hovers near $259 with markets shut — what investors watch next week

Adobe shares closed down 0.23% at $258.61 Friday, falling about 2% for the week and 26% year-to-date. The broader U.S. market rose after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s global tariffs, though Trump announced a new 10% tariff for 150 days. Investors remain cautious on software stocks ahead of earnings from Workday, Salesforce, and Nvidia next week. Adobe’s next earnings report is expected around March 12.
February 22, 2026
Lam Research stock price jumps on BofA “top pick” call — what LRCX investors watch next week
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Lam Research stock price jumps on BofA “top pick” call — what LRCX investors watch next week

Lam Research shares jumped 3.2% to $244.92 Friday, leading chip-equipment stocks after Bank of America reiterated a Buy rating and $285 target. Analyst Vivek Arya cited a projected 23% rise in chip-fab tool spending to $135 billion in 2026. About 8.6 million Lam shares traded. Tariff and rate headlines remain in focus as markets reopen Monday.
February 21, 2026
Coca-Cola stock price nears 52-week high as KO investors weigh dividend hike, CEO filing
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Coca-Cola stock price nears 52-week high as KO investors weigh dividend hike, CEO filing

Coca-Cola shares closed up 1.18% at $79.84 on Friday, outperforming PepsiCo and Keurig Dr Pepper. The company raised its quarterly dividend to 53 cents per share, payable April 1 to holders as of March 13. SEC filings detailed CEO Henrique Braun’s $1.45 million salary as he takes over March 31, with James Quincey staying as executive chairman. Coca-Cola repurchased 9.4 million shares in 2025 for $634 million.
February 21, 2026
Borsa Italiana stock price watch: FTSE MIB at 46,473 after Moncler pop, traders eye week ahead
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Borsa Italiana stock price watch: FTSE MIB at 46,473 after Moncler pop, traders eye week ahead

Milan’s FTSE MIB closed up 1.48% at 46,472.98 on Friday, with Moncler surging 13.41% after strong results and Unipol gaining 8.67% on higher profit and dividends. Tenaris fell 4.16%. European markets rallied after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump-era tariffs, but traders remain wary of further trade policy shifts. Italy’s inflation and confidence data are due next week.
February 21, 2026
Nasdaq Nordic OMX Nordic 40 ends week higher; tariff ruling and Castellum buyback set up Monday trade
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Nasdaq Nordic OMX Nordic 40 ends week higher; tariff ruling and Castellum buyback set up Monday trade

Nasdaq Nordic’s OMX Nordic 40 index rose 0.51% Friday to 2,675.12, while Sweden’s OMX Stockholm 30 hit a record high. Sweden’s CPIF inflation eased to 2.0% in January. Real estate firm Castellum announced up to 3.4 billion SEK in share buy-backs after property sales. Denmark’s OMX Copenhagen 25 and Finland’s OMX Helsinki 25 also closed higher.
February 21, 2026
Johnson & Johnson stock price slides as DePuy sale talk builds — what investors watch next
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Johnson & Johnson stock price slides as DePuy sale talk builds — what investors watch next

Johnson & Johnson shares closed down 1.8% at $242.49 Friday, underperforming a rising market, after reports the company may sell its DePuy Synthes orthopedics unit in a deal potentially exceeding $20 billion. J&J also announced plans to invest over $1 billion in a new cell therapy facility in Pennsylvania. The company faces ongoing talc litigation and will pay a $1.30 dividend to shareholders of record on Feb. 24.
February 21, 2026
XRP price today ticks higher as Coinbase opens $100k USDC loans — SEC deadline next
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XRP price today ticks higher as Coinbase opens $100k USDC loans — SEC deadline next

XRP climbed 1.4% to $1.43 after Coinbase began accepting the token as collateral for crypto-backed loans outside New York. Eligible U.S. users can borrow up to $100,000 in USDC, with a 49% loan-to-value cap and liquidations starting at 62.5%. The move comes as the SEC nears a Feb. 26 deadline on the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF, which lists XRP as a potential holding.
February 21, 2026
Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) stock slides below $100 as options buzz meets capex nerves
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Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) stock slides below $100 as options buzz meets capex nerves

Nebius Group (NBIS) shares fell 8% to $99.12 Friday, reversing earlier gains after hitting $108.30 in morning trade. The drop followed a two-day rally sparked by bullish analyst coverage and heavy options activity. Investors are watching funding and execution risks tied to Nebius’ $16–20 billion 2026 capital plan. Trading volume topped 12.8 million shares, with implied volatility near 94%.
February 20, 2026
Bank of America stock today: BAC ticks up as $25 billion private-credit push lands on a nervous market
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Bank of America stock today: BAC ticks up as $25 billion private-credit push lands on a nervous market

Bank of America shares rose 0.4% to $52.96 Friday after Reuters reported the bank is setting aside $25 billion for private-credit deals. Investors are monitoring liquidity strains in private credit and awaiting the next Federal Reserve meeting and earnings reports. Blue Owl shares fell 4% after it sold $1.4 billion in loans and restricted redemptions.
February 20, 2026
First Majestic Silver stock jumps nearly 10% after record Q4 results, new 2026 output target
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First Majestic Silver stock jumps nearly 10% after record Q4 results, new 2026 output target

First Majestic Silver shares rose 9.6% to $24.78 after the miner posted record quarterly revenue of $463.9 million and net earnings of $105.2 million. The company set 2026 production targets of 13–14 million ounces of silver and 110,000–130,000 ounces of gold. A quarterly dividend of $0.0083 per share will be paid March 16 to holders as of Feb. 27. Spot silver climbed 3.1% to $80.76 an ounce.
February 20, 2026
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