Investing 17 February 2026 - 19 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
SoFi stock in focus before the bell as Truist cuts target to $21 and insider sale notice surfaces
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SoFi stock in focus before the bell as Truist cuts target to $21 and insider sale notice surfaces

SoFi shares rose 0.2% to $19.54 in premarket trading Thursday after Truist Securities cut its price target to $21 from $28, maintaining a hold rating. A Form 144 filing showed Chief Risk Officer Arun Pinto may sell 25,420 shares acquired through restricted stock vesting. SoFi filed its annual report on February 17. The next earnings report is expected May 4.
February 19, 2026
Nvidia stock price slips premarket as NVDA traders eye Meta chip deal and earnings clock
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Nvidia stock price slips premarket as NVDA traders eye Meta chip deal and earnings clock

Nvidia shares fell 0.4% to $187.25 in early premarket trading Thursday, reversing part of Wednesday’s Meta-driven gain. Fresh filings showed major funds, including Tiger Global and Adage Capital, trimmed Nvidia holdings late last year. U.S. stock futures slipped ahead of Walmart results and key inflation data. Nvidia’s deal with Meta covers current and future AI chips but the value remains undisclosed.
February 19, 2026
HYMC stock climbs again: Hycroft Mining’s resource update puts the next trade in focus
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HYMC stock climbs again: Hycroft Mining’s resource update puts the next trade in focus

Hycroft Mining shares rose 2.6% to $41.72 in premarket trading Thursday after a 21% surge the previous session. The company reported a new independent estimate lifting measured and indicated resources at its Nevada mine to 16.4 million ounces of gold and 562.6 million ounces of silver. Investors are reviewing processing assumptions and next steps for an economic build plan.
February 19, 2026
B2Gold stock drops after hours as 2026 cost forecast jumps despite record revenue
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B2Gold stock drops after hours as 2026 cost forecast jumps despite record revenue

B2Gold shares fell about 8% after hours Wednesday, closing at $4.94, after the miner forecast 2026 all-in sustaining costs of $2,400–$2,580 per ounce, up from $1,754 in Q4 2025. The company reported record 2025 revenue of $3.06 billion and Q4 gold output of 303,029 ounces. Adjusted Q4 earnings and revenue missed analyst estimates. A results call is set for 11 a.m. ET Thursday.
February 19, 2026
Air France-KLM stock price jumps as record 2025 profit lands — what investors watch next
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Air France-KLM stock price jumps as record 2025 profit lands — what investors watch next

Air France-KLM shares surged 12% in Paris after the group posted record annual profit, with 2025 EBIT topping 2 billion euros for the first time. The airline expects 3%-5% capacity growth in 2026 and aims to raise its stake in SAS to 60.5%. Rising fuel prices and early-year disruption costs remain concerns. The company missed its 2023 greenhouse-gas intensity reduction target.
February 19, 2026
Plug Power stock edges up premarket: why the share-doubling vote has PLUG traders watching dilution
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Plug Power stock edges up premarket: why the share-doubling vote has PLUG traders watching dilution

Plug Power shares rose 0.5% to $1.87 in premarket trading after shareholders approved doubling authorized common stock to 3 billion. The amendment took effect Feb. 12. Investors are watching for possible equity-raising moves ahead of the company’s next earnings window, expected in early March. A separate proposal to change voting requirements failed.
February 19, 2026
Apple stock ticks up after-hours as Berkshire trims AAPL again; what investors watch next
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Apple stock ticks up after-hours as Berkshire trims AAPL again; what investors watch next

Apple shares rose 0.2% to $264.35 in after-hours trading after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed it sold 10.3 million shares in the fourth quarter. The stock ended the regular session flat. Traders are watching for updates on Apple’s AI plans and the Feb. 24 shareholder meeting. Berkshire’s filing showed continued reductions in its Apple stake since late 2023.
February 18, 2026
Bank of America stock rises despite Berkshire trimming BAC stake — what traders watch next
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Bank of America stock rises despite Berkshire trimming BAC stake — what traders watch next

Bank of America shares rose 1.1% to $53.31 Wednesday after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a 9% cut to its stake, now holding 517.3 million shares as of Dec. 31. The bank also announced a new “BofA Rewards” program launching May 27 and an art consulting service for wealthy clients. The S&P 500 gained 0.61% and the Nasdaq 0.99% as investors watched Fed signals ahead of its March 17-18 meeting.
February 18, 2026
Oracle stock price rises as Michigan data-center power deal and Fed minutes keep ORCL in play
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Oracle stock price rises as Michigan data-center power deal and Fed minutes keep ORCL in play

Oracle shares rose 1.2% to $155.86 by late morning Wednesday after an early dip. DTE Energy announced a long-term deal to supply 1.4 gigawatts of power to Oracle’s planned Michigan data center. Investors focused on Oracle’s funding plans and capital spending as markets awaited Federal Reserve minutes. A securities class action seeks damages for Oracle shareholders over alleged risks tied to AI-related spending.
February 18, 2026
Applied Materials stock rises in regular session as chip tools rally; AMAT investors eye March talks
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Applied Materials stock rises in regular session as chip tools rally; AMAT investors eye March talks

Applied Materials shares climbed about 3% to $369.78 Wednesday morning, tracking gains across semiconductor stocks. The move followed last week’s upbeat forecast citing AI-driven investment. Management will speak at Morgan Stanley and Cantor Fitzgerald investor conferences in early March. Investors are watching for updates on chip equipment demand and any impact from the company’s $252 million U.S. export settlement.
February 18, 2026
Intuit stock price steadies in premarket after 5% slide as earnings near
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Intuit stock price steadies in premarket after 5% slide as earnings near

Intuit shares rose 0.6% to $381.31 premarket Wednesday after dropping 5.1% Tuesday, ranking among the S&P 500 software index’s worst performers. The move comes ahead of Intuit’s quarterly results due Feb. 26. Investors remain cautious amid volatility in software stocks and concerns over new AI competition. Intuit recently disclosed a $5.8 billion credit facility tied to its early tax refund offering.
February 18, 2026
ICON (ICLR) stock slides as Rothschild Redburn cuts rating, extending pressure from accounting probe
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ICON (ICLR) stock slides as Rothschild Redburn cuts rating, extending pressure from accounting probe

ICON plc shares fell 4.8% to $88.62 after Rothschild & Co Redburn downgraded the stock and slashed its price target, citing concerns over an ongoing internal accounting probe. The company has warned of possible “material weaknesses” in controls and said 2023 and 2024 revenue may have been overstated by less than 2%. Deutsche Bank also cut its price target. Shares remain volatile after last week’s 40% drop.
February 18, 2026
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