Investments 17 February 2026 - 19 February 2026

ChampionsGate Stock Little Changed as SPAC Deal Timeline Gets Attention

ChampionsGate Stock Little Changed as SPAC Deal Timeline Gets Attention

ChampionsGate Acquisition Corporation stock was flat at $10.35 in premarket trading Wednesday, just below its $10.38 per-share trust value. The SPAC reported $77.6 million in trust as of March 31 and a market cap near $103.4 million. Goldman Sachs disclosed a 7.7% stake. ChampionsGate faces a November 2026 deadline to complete a merger or return cash to shareholders.
June 3, 2026
Denison Mines stock in focus before the bell after Phoenix uranium mine contract, Roth target hike

Denison Mines stock in focus before the bell after Phoenix uranium mine contract, Roth target hike

Denison Mines shares rose 0.3% to $3.93 in premarket trading after awarding Wood Canada the construction management contract for its Phoenix uranium mine, pending federal permits. Roth MKM raised its price target to $4.25. Denison targets first production by mid-2028 and reports C$718 million in liquidity as of September 2025. Investors await earnings on Feb. 26.
February 19, 2026
Avadel (AVDL) stock is frozen near $21.64 — here’s what the latest filing says about the $21 cash-out

Avadel (AVDL) stock is frozen near $21.64 — here’s what the latest filing says about the $21 cash-out

Weiss Asset Management reported its 11.1 million Avadel shares were converted to $21 cash plus a contingent value right as Alkermes closed its acquisition. Avadel stock last traded at $21.64 before being halted and delisted from Nasdaq. Listed options now settle for cash only, with many expirations moved up. The CVR could pay up to $1.50 per share if a milestone is met by 2028.
February 19, 2026
Pan American Silver stock jumps before the bell on record results, bigger dividend

Pan American Silver stock jumps before the bell on record results, bigger dividend

Pan American Silver shares rose about 3.5% premarket to $60.06 after reporting record Q4 cash flow and raising its dividend by 29%. Adjusted earnings reached $1.11 per share, beating estimates, with revenue at $1.18 billion and net earnings of $452 million. The company forecast 2026 silver production of up to 27 million ounces and gold up to 750,000 ounces. Escobal mine in Guatemala remains on care and maintenance.
February 19, 2026
Carvana stock rebounds in premarket after earnings-driven drop puts costs back in focus

Carvana stock rebounds in premarket after earnings-driven drop puts costs back in focus

Carvana shares rose 3.1% to $361.53 in premarket trading Thursday after a more than 20% drop late Wednesday on weaker-than-expected profit. Quarterly expenses climbed to $2.16 billion, driven by higher reconditioning and depreciation costs. The company sold 163,522 retail units in the fourth quarter, up 43%. Net income reached $951 million, including a $618 million tax-related gain.
February 19, 2026
Occidental Petroleum stock set for action after earnings beat, dividend lift and debt talk

Occidental Petroleum stock set for action after earnings beat, dividend lift and debt talk

Occidental Petroleum held near $47 in premarket after raising its quarterly dividend by over 8% and reporting adjusted fourth-quarter earnings of 31 cents per share, beating estimates. The company posted a net loss of $68 million but cited $315 million in adjusted income, with charges tied to the OxyChem sale. Oil prices rose again Thursday, adding momentum for energy stocks.
February 19, 2026
SLB stock price rebounds as Equinor awards OneSubsea North Sea upgrade — what to watch next

SLB stock price rebounds as Equinor awards OneSubsea North Sea upgrade — what to watch next

SLB shares rose 2.6% to $51.14 in morning trading Wednesday after its OneSubsea joint venture won a subsea upgrade contract from Equinor for Norway’s Gullfaks field. Oilfield services stocks climbed as crude jumped nearly 3% following stalled Russia-Ukraine peace talks and renewed U.S.-Iran tensions. Investors are watching for U.S. inventory data and SLB’s conference appearances for further direction.
February 18, 2026
Lumentum stock price rises in New York after Mizuho lifts target to $645 — here’s what’s next

Lumentum stock price rises in New York after Mizuho lifts target to $645 — here’s what’s next

Lumentum shares rose 1.2% to $607.53 Wednesday after Mizuho raised its price target to $645, citing strong AI-networking demand. The stock hit $615.26 earlier in the session. Lumentum recently reported Q2 revenue of $665.5 million and forecast Q3 revenue of $780 million to $830 million. Investors are watching upcoming events, including the OFC conference on March 17.
February 18, 2026
Herc Holdings (HRI) stock dips again: 2026 outlook and H&E integration stay in focus

Herc Holdings (HRI) stock dips again: 2026 outlook and H&E integration stay in focus

Herc Holdings shares dropped 2.8% to $145.89 in early Wednesday trading after the company set 2026 revenue and EBITDA targets and reported $8.1 billion in net debt. Analysts at KeyBanc and Baird cut price targets, citing integration challenges from the H&E acquisition and pressure on margins. Fourth-quarter equipment rental revenue rose 24% to $1.039 billion. CEO Larry Silber called 2025 “a pivotal year.”
February 18, 2026
Plug Power stock price today: PLUG steadies premarket as share-sale fears linger

Plug Power stock price today: PLUG steadies premarket as share-sale fears linger

Plug Power shares held steady premarket Wednesday after a 3.7% drop to $1.82 Tuesday, following shareholder approval to double authorized common stock to 3 billion shares. The move eases cash-raising options but raises dilution risk. Investors rejected a proposal to lower voting thresholds for charter changes. CEO Andy Marsh steps down in March, with Jose Luis Crespo set to take over.
February 18, 2026
GE Vernova stock jumps on new turbine deal as traders size up demand for fast-start power (GEV)

GE Vernova stock jumps on new turbine deal as traders size up demand for fast-start power (GEV)

GE Vernova shares rose 2.8% to $824.85 in Tuesday afternoon trading after announcing a gas-turbine supply deal for Lincoln Electric System’s Nebraska plant expansion. The contract, disclosed Monday, is expected to add about 100 MW of capacity by 2029. Financial terms were not released. Investors await GE Vernova’s first-quarter earnings webcast on April 22.
February 17, 2026
India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex eke out gains as Infosys-Anthropic pact lifts IT, Adani in focus

India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex eke out gains as Infosys-Anthropic pact lifts IT, Adani in focus

Infosys surged 1.83% after announcing a partnership with Anthropic, lifting the Nifty 50 by 0.17% to 25,725.40 and the Sensex by 0.21% to 83,450.96. Reliance fell 0.87%, while Adani Enterprises gained 2.71% on a $100 billion data center plan. The rupee closed nearly flat at 90.6725 per dollar. Traders await U.S. Fed minutes and GDP data later this week.
February 17, 2026
UnitedHealth stock price slips as CEO investment report renews scrutiny

UnitedHealth stock price slips as CEO investment report renews scrutiny

UnitedHealth shares fell 0.8% to $290.89 by late morning after a Wall Street Journal report flagged CEO Stephen Hemsley’s private investments in healthcare startups, raising conflict-of-interest questions. The company said Hemsley’s holdings are in a trust managed by independent trustees. Medicare Advantage rate deadlines and slower enrollment growth also weighed on the stock. Managed-care peers mostly traded higher.
February 17, 2026
Oracle stock price slips as tech selloff bites; ORCL investors weigh Qatar cloud deal, lawsuit

Oracle stock price slips as tech selloff bites; ORCL investors weigh Qatar cloud deal, lawsuit

Oracle shares fell 2.6% to $156 in late morning trading Tuesday, underperforming a flat market. The drop followed news of a new cloud and AI partnership with Qatar’s Ooredoo and a fresh securities class action lawsuit filed against the company. Investors are watching for Friday’s U.S. inflation data and remain wary of Oracle’s rising capital spending.
February 17, 2026
Ondas (ONDS) stock price holds near $9.31 premarket after Hood River stake filing

Ondas (ONDS) stock price holds near $9.31 premarket after Hood River stake filing

Ondas Inc shares traded near $9.31 premarket Tuesday after Hood River Capital’s stake fell to 4.71%, according to a new filing. The stock last closed up 3.79% following news of a multi-million-dollar Airobotics order from a European NATO customer. Ondas also disclosed a 13.5 million-share equity award for CEO Eric Brock and a prospectus covering resale of 528,652 shares. Next earnings report is due March 18.
February 17, 2026