Investing 25 February 2026 - 26 February 2026

Autodesk Stock Back in Focus After Arete Cuts Target, Morgan Stanley Sticks With $350
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Autodesk Stock Back in Focus After Arete Cuts Target, Morgan Stanley Sticks With $350

Autodesk shares fell 3.5% to $231.55 by 3:37 p.m. EDT Friday as the Nasdaq dropped 1.97%. Arete Research lowered its price target to $456 from $460 but kept a buy rating. Morgan Stanley reiterated Overweight and a $350 target on March 18, citing stable reseller checks. Autodesk reported Q4 revenue up 19% to $1.957 billion and guided fiscal 2027 revenue to $8.10–$8.17 billion.
March 27, 2026
Lynas Rare Earths share price rises after profit jump, but rally cools at close
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Lynas Rare Earths share price rises after profit jump, but rally cools at close

Lynas Rare Earths reported half-year net profit after tax of A$80.2 million, up from A$5.9 million a year earlier, but below consensus forecasts. Shares closed 1.2% higher at A$17.24 after early gains faded. Power issues at the Kalgoorlie plant affected production and costs. Traders are watching rare-earth prices and the stability of Kalgoorlie’s power supply.
February 26, 2026
PayPal stock holds near $47 after Stripe takeover report — what investors watch next
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PayPal stock holds near $47 after Stripe takeover report — what investors watch next

PayPal shares closed up 0.6% at $47.32 Wednesday, then slipped 0.3% after hours as takeover speculation swirled. Bloomberg reported Stripe is weighing a bid for PayPal or its assets, though both firms declined comment. PayPal also announced a partnership with Rainforest to expand embedded payments. CEO Enrique Lores is set to take over March 1 after Alex Chriss’s ouster.
February 26, 2026
First Solar stock tumbles on weak 2026 outlook — tariffs and permits now in the crosshairs
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First Solar stock tumbles on weak 2026 outlook — tariffs and permits now in the crosshairs

First Solar shares fell 13.6% to $210.12 Wednesday after issuing a weaker-than-expected 2026 sales forecast and warning of $125–$135 million in tariff costs. The company cited federal permitting delays and trade friction affecting demand and factory use. First Solar also filed a patent complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission against several rivals. After-hours, the stock slipped another 0.17%.
February 26, 2026
MercadoLibre (MELI) stock tumbles after earnings: shipping and credit spend back in the spotlight
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MercadoLibre (MELI) stock tumbles after earnings: shipping and credit spend back in the spotlight

MercadoLibre shares fell 6.7% to $1,767.71 in after-hours trading Wednesday after missing quarterly profit estimates. Net income for the fourth quarter came in at $559 million, below the $587 million expected, while margins narrowed to 10.1% from 13.5% a year earlier. Investors cited higher spending on logistics, credit, and free shipping as key concerns.
February 25, 2026
Mastercard stock price pops back above $510 — what’s driving MA and what traders watch next
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Mastercard stock price pops back above $510 — what’s driving MA and what traders watch next

Mastercard shares rose about 2.4% to $510.06 in Wednesday afternoon trading as payment stocks rebounded. The company announced a remittance partnership with Triple-A and agreed to sell SessionM to Capillary Technologies for $20 million. Traders watched Nvidia earnings and a new legal dispute over swipe-fee rules. Visa shares also gained roughly 2%.
February 25, 2026
Caterpillar stock holds near $768 as Wells Fargo lifts target to $870 — what investors watch next
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Caterpillar stock holds near $768 as Wells Fargo lifts target to $870 — what investors watch next

Caterpillar shares were flat Wednesday after Wells Fargo raised its price target to $870 and maintained an “Overweight” rating. The company plans to unveil updated digital fleet tools and a refreshed Cat Rentals platform at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March. Caterpillar Financial Services issued $1.3 billion in new notes this week. Construction Industries Group President Rodney Michael Shurman sold 2,278 shares on Feb. 23.
February 25, 2026
MercadoLibre stock tumbles as MELI hits 52-week low after Q4 results
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MercadoLibre stock tumbles as MELI hits 52-week low after Q4 results

MercadoLibre shares fell about 9% to $1,748.10 Wednesday, hitting a new 52-week low after fourth-quarter profit missed estimates. Net income reached $559 million, below analysts’ $587 million forecast, as heavy spending and a 90% jump in the credit portfolio squeezed margins. Operating margin dropped to 10.1% from 13.5% a year earlier. Cantor Fitzgerald and others cut their price targets after the results.
February 25, 2026
Vertex (VERX) stock slips after Tuesday pop as insider buy and fresh 10-K hit tape
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Vertex (VERX) stock slips after Tuesday pop as insider buy and fresh 10-K hit tape

Vertex shares fell 1.1% to $13.12 in early Wednesday trading after jumping 10.2% the previous day. Director Eric Andersen disclosed buying 40,000 shares at an average $12.91 on Feb. 20. The company filed its annual report late Tuesday and expects 2026 revenue of $823.5 million to $831.5 million, with 25% cloud revenue growth. Investors await the next quarterly update in May.
February 25, 2026
Thomson Reuters stock in focus after $600 million buyback plan and $605 million cash return
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Thomson Reuters stock in focus after $600 million buyback plan and $605 million cash return

Thomson Reuters shares rose 1.6% premarket Wednesday after announcing a $600 million buyback and $605 million capital return, paired with a share consolidation. The stock surged 11% Tuesday after its AI tool CoCounsel reached one million users. The capital return plan needs shareholder and court approval, with a vote set for April 28. The buyback becomes effective February 27.
February 25, 2026
Westlake stock jumps 12% on earnings update — what WLK traders watch before the open
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Westlake stock jumps 12% on earnings update — what WLK traders watch before the open

Westlake shares jumped 12% to $104.17 Tuesday after the company reported a Q4 net loss of $544 million on $2.5 billion in sales, citing $511 million in shutdown and restructuring costs. CFO Steven Bender will retire once a successor is named. The board expanded to 14 members, adding CEO Jean-Marc Gilson and Bhavesh V. Patel as directors. Shares fell 2.6% after hours to $101.39.
February 25, 2026
Keysight stock price: KEYS sticks above $300 after guidance jolt — what traders watch next
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Keysight stock price: KEYS sticks above $300 after guidance jolt — what traders watch next

Keysight Technologies shares rose 0.8% premarket Wednesday after surging 23.1% Tuesday, following stronger-than-expected Q1 results and an upbeat outlook. The company reported $1.60 billion in revenue and $2.17 adjusted EPS, forecasting Q2 revenue up to $1.71 billion. BofA and UBS raised price targets to $340. The outlook excludes potential tariff impacts from a recent Supreme Court ruling.
February 25, 2026
Denison Mines (DNN) stock rises after Phoenix uranium mine greenlight — what investors watch next
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Denison Mines (DNN) stock rises after Phoenix uranium mine greenlight — what investors watch next

Denison Mines’ board approved a final investment decision to build the Phoenix in-situ recovery uranium mine in Saskatchewan, with construction set to begin in March and first production targeted for mid-2028. Shares rose about 3.2% to $4.30 in late trading. Provincial and federal permits were secured by February 2026. Broader uranium ETFs fell about 1.7% in the latest session.
February 25, 2026
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