Investment Strategies 24 February 2026 - 27 February 2026

Winmark Shares Gain as WINA Draws Interest into Holiday
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Winmark Shares Gain as WINA Draws Interest into Holiday

Winmark Corp. shares closed up 0.7% at $364.86 on Friday, marking a third straight gain as U.S. markets rose ahead of Memorial Day. The Minneapolis-based franchisor reported Q1 net income of $9.3 million, down from $10.0 million a year earlier, with revenue falling to $20.8 million. Trading volume was 36,623 shares, below average. Director Lawrence Barbetta will not seek re-election in 2027; Stephanie Hoppe joined the board.
May 23, 2026
CrowdStrike stock drops as hot PPI and fresh target cuts put CRWD back in focus
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CrowdStrike stock drops as hot PPI and fresh target cuts put CRWD back in focus

CrowdStrike shares fell about 4% to $365.67 Friday after U.S. wholesale inflation rose 0.5% in January, fueling concerns the Fed will delay rate cuts. DA Davidson and Jefferies both cut their price targets but kept buy ratings. CrowdStrike is set to report earnings March 3, with analysts watching annual recurring revenue. The company also launched FalconID, a phishing-resistant authentication product.
February 27, 2026
Intuitive Machines stock whipsaws again as $175 million deal nears close — what LUNR traders watch next
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Intuitive Machines stock whipsaws again as $175 million deal nears close — what LUNR traders watch next

Intuitive Machines shares dropped 2.3% to $17.26 Friday morning as investors awaited the closing of a $175 million private stock sale priced at $15.12 per share. The deal, expected to close Feb. 27, will fund satellite communications and data-network expansion. Analysts remain divided, citing NASA contract timing and dilution risks. The company plans to file a resale registration by April 1.
February 27, 2026
LeMaitre Vascular (LMAT) stock holds premarket after 24% jump — earnings, guidance and buyback drive the move
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LeMaitre Vascular (LMAT) stock holds premarket after 24% jump — earnings, guidance and buyback drive the move

LeMaitre Vascular shares were flat premarket Friday after surging 24.4% Thursday to close at $113.69 on strong Q4 results. The company reported Q4 sales of $64.5 million, up 16%, and guided 2026 sales to about $280 million. Citizens raised its price target to $118, citing EPS guidance above consensus. LeMaitre also disclosed a January cyber incident and warned of possible margin pressure from manufacturing changes.
February 27, 2026
Trade Desk stock edges lower premarket as weak outlook and downgrades keep heat on TTD
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Trade Desk stock edges lower premarket as weak outlook and downgrades keep heat on TTD

The Trade Desk shares fell 0.7% to $23.78 premarket Friday after a weak Q1 outlook and multiple analyst downgrades. The stock dropped 4.81% Thursday on heavy volume, following a 16% slide after earnings. Loop Capital cut its target to $25, while New Street set a $17 target. The company reported Q4 revenue of $847 million and forecast Q1 revenue of at least $678 million.
February 27, 2026
Trade Desk stock tumbles 17% premarket after outlook miss — what to watch for TTD shares
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Trade Desk stock tumbles 17% premarket after outlook miss — what to watch for TTD shares

Trade Desk shares fell 17.1% to $20.87 in premarket trading Thursday after the company forecast first-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates and flagged weaker ad spending in consumer packaged goods and autos. The stock is down about 66% over the past year. Loop Capital downgraded the stock and slashed its price target, citing margin pressure and soft advertiser demand. Trade Desk reported fourth-quarter revenue of $847 million and net income of $187 million.
February 26, 2026
Workday stock hits a 52-week low after outlook, then rebounds — what’s next for WDAY?
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Workday stock hits a 52-week low after outlook, then rebounds — what’s next for WDAY?

Workday shares hit a five-year low Wednesday before closing up 2.2% at $133.16, then slipping 1.6% after hours. The company projected fiscal 2027 subscription revenue of $9.925 billion to $9.950 billion and a non-GAAP operating margin of about 30%. Evercore ISI downgraded the stock; D.A. Davidson cut its price target to $125, citing choppy demand.
February 26, 2026
Bloom Energy stock hits fresh highs as Citi starts coverage — what to watch next for BE
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Bloom Energy stock hits fresh highs as Citi starts coverage — what to watch next for BE

Bloom Energy shares climbed 6.8% to $177.46 Wednesday, extending a 2026 rally that has more than doubled the stock. Citigroup began coverage with a Neutral rating and a $162 price target, below current levels. Director Jeffrey Immelt reported gifting 4,000 shares, according to an SEC filing. Analyst price targets remain well under the current trading price.
February 25, 2026
UnitedHealth stock rebounds as UNH dividend date lands and Hemsley option filing hits tape
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UnitedHealth stock rebounds as UNH dividend date lands and Hemsley option filing hits tape

UnitedHealth shares rose 2.8% to $281.50 by midday Wednesday after two days of declines. The company declared a $2.21-per-share quarterly dividend, payable March 17 to shareholders of record on March 9. A new SEC filing showed the board tightened stock option terms for chair and CEO Stephen Hemsley, requiring him to hold net shares until 2030.
February 25, 2026
Coherent (COHR) stock jumps 7% to a new high — why the shares are moving now
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Coherent (COHR) stock jumps 7% to a new high — why the shares are moving now

Coherent Corp shares rose over 7% to $273.26 by midday Wednesday, hitting a new 52-week high and surpassing average analyst price targets. The move outpaced broader indexes, with the Nasdaq up 1.17%. Morgan Stanley raised its target to $250 but kept a “Hold” rating. Coherent’s next major event is its Technology Innovation Briefing on March 17.
February 25, 2026
Grab stock price rises in premarket — buyback, Stash deal and March vote loom
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Grab stock price rises in premarket — buyback, Stash deal and March vote loom

Grab Holdings shares rose 1.7% to $4.22 in premarket trading Wednesday after two days of declines. Investors are watching a March 24 shareholder vote on doubling Class B share voting power, tied to Singaporean control of GXS Bank. Grab recently reported its first full-year net profit and announced a $500 million buyback. The company also plans to acquire U.S. fintech Stash Financial for $425 million.
February 25, 2026
CAVA stock jumps 10% premarket after Cava Group’s 2026 outlook — what traders watch next
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CAVA stock jumps 10% premarket after Cava Group’s 2026 outlook — what traders watch next

Cava Group shares jumped about 10% in premarket trading Wednesday after the company forecast 74 to 76 new restaurant openings and same-restaurant sales growth of 3% to 5% for 2026. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 21% to $272.8 million, with net income at $4.9 million. Guest traffic fell 1.4% despite a 0.5% gain in same-restaurant sales. The company plans a 1.4% price increase on select menu items.
February 25, 2026
Sandisk stock closes down 4% after Citron short bet; what SNDK traders watch next
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Sandisk stock closes down 4% after Citron short bet; what SNDK traders watch next

Sandisk shares fell 4.2% to $638.63 after Citron Research disclosed a short position, citing risks in NAND flash memory. The stock, up 175% year-to-date, rebounded slightly in after-hours trading. Earlier, Sandisk launched a new portable SSD lineup and marked a year since splitting from Western Digital. Western Digital recently sold part of its Sandisk stake for $3.17 billion.
February 24, 2026
DNOW stock flirts with a fresh 52-week low as ERP headaches keep investors on edge
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DNOW stock flirts with a fresh 52-week low as ERP headaches keep investors on edge

DNOW shares rebounded 1.6% to $12.04 Tuesday morning after hitting a new 52-week low, following a 10.4% drop Monday. Stifel cut its price target to $16, citing ongoing ERP rollout issues at MRC Global’s U.S. business, which makes up about 40% of DNOW sales. DNOW delayed 2026 guidance and reported $2.82 billion in 2025 revenue after closing its $1.5 billion MRC Global acquisition.
February 24, 2026
Sprouts Farmers Market stock holds near $72 in premarket after 6% jump as outlook, buyback stay in focus
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Sprouts Farmers Market stock holds near $72 in premarket after 6% jump as outlook, buyback stay in focus

Sprouts Farmers Market shares rose 0.3% premarket Tuesday after closing up nearly 6% Monday. The company reported Q4 net sales up 8% to $2.1 billion and forecast Q1 comparable store sales down 3% to 1%. Sprouts authorized a $1 billion share buyback and named new merchandising and customer chiefs amid management changes.
February 24, 2026
Oceaneering (OII) stock pushes higher premarket after Barclays target hike — what to watch next
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Oceaneering (OII) stock pushes higher premarket after Barclays target hike — what to watch next

Oceaneering International shares rose 1.83% to $37.90 in Tuesday premarket trading after a 6.98% gain Monday, following a Barclays price target hike to $32. The company last week forecast 2026 EBITDA of $390–$440 million and free cash flow of $100–$120 million. Management flagged a seasonally soft first quarter and a working-capital cash draw. CFO and COO will meet investors at the THRIVE Energy Conference on Feb. 26.
February 24, 2026
Ondas (ONDS) stock dips in premarket — what to watch before the opening bell
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Ondas (ONDS) stock dips in premarket — what to watch before the opening bell

Ondas Inc shares fell 0.7% to $10.12 in early premarket trading Tuesday after closing at $10.19. The move comes as traders watch for follow-on orders from its counter-drone push in Europe during the Enforce Tac security fair in Nuremberg. The stock has swung sharply in February, dropping nearly 12% on Feb. 20 and trading as high as $15.28 in the past year.
February 24, 2026
Aristocrat Leisure share price drops as buyback rolls on — what matters before the next ASX session
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Aristocrat Leisure share price drops as buyback rolls on — what matters before the next ASX session

Aristocrat Leisure shares closed down 1.2% at A$46.40 Tuesday after the company disclosed it bought back 539,062 shares on Monday for A$25.4 million. Total buyback spending has reached about A$880 million under its expanded A$1.5 billion program. The ASX 200 finished nearly flat. Aristocrat’s next buyback notice is due before Wednesday’s open.
February 24, 2026
Coherent stock edges up after hours as Morgan Stanley lifts COHR target to $250
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Coherent stock edges up after hours as Morgan Stanley lifts COHR target to $250

Coherent Corp shares rose 0.3% to $248.89 in after-hours trading Monday after Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $250 from $200 while maintaining an Equal-Weight rating. The stock remains near record highs, following strong demand in its datacenter segment and a recent upbeat quarterly forecast. Coherent closed at a record $248.18 on Feb. 20 and has traded as high as $252.49. Investors await a March 17 technology briefing.
February 24, 2026
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