Investment 18 February 2026 - 19 February 2026

EOSE Stock Climbs Before Crucial Share Vote as Eos Energy Bulls Eye Grid-Storage Funding
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EOSE Stock Climbs Before Crucial Share Vote as Eos Energy Bulls Eye Grid-Storage Funding

Eos Energy Enterprises shares rose on Tuesday, last quoted at $9.42, up 43 cents, or about 4.8%, after the zinc-battery storage company traded between $8.755 and $9.685 during the session. Volume reached about 26.4 million shares. The move came one day before Eos’ virtual annual meeting, set for Wednesday at 10 a.m. EDT, where investors will have a fresh chance to weigh the company’s financing path.
June 3, 2026
Broadcom stock rises on BroadPeak 6G chip launch — what AVGO investors watch next
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Broadcom stock rises on BroadPeak 6G chip launch — what AVGO investors watch next

New York, Feb 19, 2026, 11:13 EST — Regular session Shares of Broadcom climbed 1.0% to $336.93 late Thursday morning, riding momentum after the company introduced its BroadPeak radio chip, designed for next-gen 5G Advanced and 6G base stations. The stock has been moving between $329.89 and $338.15 today, outperforming the iShares Semiconductor ETF, which slipped 0.9%. QQQ and SPY ETFs were each off roughly 0.2%.
February 19, 2026
Walmart stock jumps on $30 billion buyback, but cautious outlook keeps traders on edge
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Walmart stock jumps on $30 billion buyback, but cautious outlook keeps traders on edge

New York, Feb 19, 2026, 10:28 — Regular session underway. Walmart shares climbed 2.1% to $129.24 as of 10:18 a.m. EST on Thursday, following news of a new $30 billion share buyback plan. The retailer posted holiday-quarter revenue at $190.7 billion, with adjusted earnings coming in at 74 cents per share. For fiscal 2027, Walmart is projecting adjusted EPS between $2.75 and $2.85, and it’s aiming for net sales growth in the 3.5% to 4.5% range.
February 19, 2026
Walmart (WMT) earnings: New CEO Furner turns cautious — and rolls out a $30 billion buyback
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Walmart (WMT) earnings: New CEO Furner turns cautious — and rolls out a $30 billion buyback

John Furner kicked off his run as Walmart’s chief executive with a cautious full-year forecast on Thursday, despite the retailer topping expectations for the holiday quarter and rolling out a new $30 billion share repurchase. The stock was recently up around 2% in early New York trade after a volatile premarket session. https://www.reuters.com/business/walmart-ceo-furner-begins-tenure-with-conservative-outlook-2026-02-19/ Walmart’s market cap holds above $1 trillion—a striking milestone for any retailer—and investors are combing through Furner’s debut targets as the stock hovers just shy of its all-time high.
February 19, 2026
Bitcoin price slides near $66,000 after Fed minutes; ETF outflows and inflation data in focus
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Bitcoin price slides near $66,000 after Fed minutes; ETF outflows and inflation data in focus

NEW YORK, Feb 18, 2026, 16:23 — Trading after the bell. Bitcoin dropped roughly 2% to $66,301 during late trading in New York on Wednesday, stretching out a volatile run for February as traders contended with an increasingly complex U.S. rate picture. Ether slid 2.6% to $1,943. Throughout the session, bitcoin fluctuated between $65,907 and $68,389.
February 18, 2026
Gold price jumps 2% back toward $5,000 as geopolitics, Fed minutes jolt bullion
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Gold price jumps 2% back toward $5,000 as geopolitics, Fed minutes jolt bullion

New York, Feb 18, 2026, 16:07 — After-hours Gold bounced back more than 2% Wednesday, clawing its way toward $5,000 an ounce after dropping to a one-week low at $4,841.74 on Tuesday. The move came as peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva ended with no deal, and U.S.-Iran negotiations saw only modest headway. By 2:18 p.m. ET, spot gold had gained 2.4% to $4,992.11, with U.S. April futures closing 2.1% higher at $5,009.50. Marex’s Edward Meir pointed to “some nervousness” on the U.S.-Iran front, but noted bullion has stuck to a “very tight trading range” this month. Independent trader Tai Wong said gold is “likely to retake $5,000” even as Fed minutes tilted a bit hawkish.
February 18, 2026
Robinhood stock edges up as HOOD pitches $1 billion venture-fund IPO and free tax filing
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Robinhood stock edges up as HOOD pitches $1 billion venture-fund IPO and free tax filing

New York, February 18, 2026, 14:09 — Regular session Robinhood Markets, Inc. edged up roughly 0.6% to $75.90 Wednesday afternoon, after the online broker launched a roadshow pitching its first venture fund targeting retail investors, a prelude to an IPO. Coinbase shares barely budged. Charles Schwab and Interactive Brokers, on the other hand, each advanced over 2% as bitcoin dropped around 2%.
February 18, 2026
Lithium price slips on key gauges as Albemarle stock jumps again after BofA upgrade
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Lithium price slips on key gauges as Albemarle stock jumps again after BofA upgrade

New York, February 18, 2026, 14:03 — Regular session Albemarle shares were up roughly 3% by midday Wednesday in U.S. trading, building on the previous session’s advance. A Bank of America upgrade helped keep lithium names in the spotlight, even as some lithium price indicators came in weaker. The Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF added close to 2.3%. Chile’s SQM picked up about 1%. Lithium Americas, on the other hand, barely moved.
February 18, 2026
Mortgage rates today near 6% as refi demand rebounds; housing stocks steady ahead of Fed minutes
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Mortgage rates today near 6% as refi demand rebounds; housing stocks steady ahead of Fed minutes

NEW YORK, Feb 18, 2026, 13:19 EST — Regular session Mortgage rates are sticking close to 6%, and signs of life emerged in the refinance market as costs slipped. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, the average 30-year fixed rate for conforming loans landed at 6.17% for the week ending Feb. 13, down slightly from 6.21%. Total applications grew 2.8%. Refi applications surged 7% from the previous week and soared 132% compared to a year ago. Purchase activity, however, pulled back.
February 18, 2026
JPMorgan stock rises after Chase maps 160+ new U.S. branches; Fed minutes loom
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JPMorgan stock rises after Chase maps 160+ new U.S. branches; Fed minutes loom

New York, Feb 18, 2026, 11:31 EST — Regular session JPMorgan Chase & Co was up roughly 1.1% at $310.55 late this morning after the bank announced plans to launch more than 160 new Chase branches across upwards of 30 U.S. states by 2026. It’s also committing to renovations at nearly 600 locations and will add 1,100 jobs as it grows its consumer operations. “Branches are more than just a place to transact,” said Tom Horne, the bank’s head of consumer branch banking.
February 18, 2026
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