News 25 February 2026

GE Vernova stock slides on hot inflation data as rate worries return — what to watch next
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GE Vernova stock slides on hot inflation data as rate worries return — what to watch next

GE Vernova shares fell about 1.5% to $863 Friday as U.S. producer prices rose more than expected, fueling concerns over prolonged high interest rates. The company recently completed a $5.3 billion purchase of Prolec GE and lifted its 2026 revenue outlook to $44–45 billion, but warned of continued wind unit losses. Investors await its first-quarter earnings on April 22.
February 27, 2026
XRP price today jumps near $1.47 as short liquidations build and traders eye the next macro cue
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XRP price today jumps near $1.47 as short liquidations build and traders eye the next macro cue

XRP jumped about 8% to $1.47 in the past 24 hours, with futures trading volume reaching $5.27 billion and spot volume at $1.29 billion, CoinGlass reported. Around $7.1 million in XRP futures positions were liquidated. The move came as bitcoin climbed 8% to $69,470 and ether rose 12% to $2,074. No single XRP-specific headline drove the rally.
February 25, 2026
Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps back above $90 as tariff uncertainty jolts safe havens
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Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps back above $90 as tariff uncertainty jolts safe havens

Spot silver rose about 4% to $90.67 an ounce Wednesday, after briefly topping $91. The jump followed new U.S. tariffs and Middle East tensions, prompting defensive buying across metals. The U.S. began collecting a 10% global import tariff Tuesday, with officials signaling some rates could rise to 15%. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. producer price data for further inflation signals.
February 25, 2026
FTSE 100 record close: HSBC jumps, Diageo tumbles, miners lift UK stocks
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FTSE 100 record close: HSBC jumps, Diageo tumbles, miners lift UK stocks

Britain’s FTSE 100 closed up 1.18% at a record 10,806.41, driven by HSBC’s 7.9% surge after raising its profitability target and strong gains in mining shares. Diageo dropped 12.7% after its new chief cut forecasts and halved the interim dividend. The FTSE 250 rose 0.5%. Hiscox announced a $300 million buyback; Aston Martin plans job cuts and reduced capital spending.
February 25, 2026
Eli Lilly stock price today: LLY slips as Zepbound pen rollout meets Novo’s trial, price-cut shocks
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Eli Lilly stock price today: LLY slips as Zepbound pen rollout meets Novo’s trial, price-cut shocks

Eli Lilly shares fell 0.8% to $1,033.36 by midday Wednesday after two days of volatility in obesity-drug stocks. The drop followed Novo Nordisk’s decision to cut U.S. list prices for Wegovy and Ozempic by up to 50% starting in 2027. Traders cited shifting focus from supply concerns to pricing pressure. Lilly recently launched a new four-dose KwikPen for its Zepbound weight-loss drug at $299 per month.
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
IBM stock price today: shares rebound as UBS upgrade helps steady post-AI selloff
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IBM stock price today: shares rebound as UBS upgrade helps steady post-AI selloff

IBM shares climbed 4% to $238.74 by midday Wednesday, rebounding after a 13% drop Monday triggered by concerns over AI tools automating COBOL code modernization. UBS upgraded IBM to Neutral, maintaining a $236 price target. The selloff followed a blog from Anthropic claiming AI could speed up mainframe code updates, raising fears for IBM’s consulting and services revenue. IBM disputed the impact, citing platform security and resilience.
February 25, 2026
Coinbase stock jumps after 24/5 U.S. stock trading rollout and Yahoo Finance tie-up
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Coinbase stock jumps after 24/5 U.S. stock trading rollout and Yahoo Finance tie-up

Coinbase shares jumped 11.8% to $181.10 Wednesday after opening U.S. stock and ETF trading to all eligible users. The platform now offers 24/5, zero-commission trading with $1 fractional shares, using Apex for clearing and custody. Traders are watching early adoption and management’s March 3 appearance at a Morgan Stanley conference. Bitcoin traded near $67,880, up 5% in 24 hours.
February 25, 2026
Applied Materials stock jumps near 52-week high as chip toolmakers rally ahead of Nvidia earnings
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Applied Materials stock jumps near 52-week high as chip toolmakers rally ahead of Nvidia earnings

Applied Materials shares rose 3.6% to $391.61 by late morning, trading near a 52-week high ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. Director Judy Bruner sold 3,969 shares on Feb. 23 at prices around $376–$378, according to a regulatory filing. Lam Research and KLA also gained as investors watched for signs of continued AI-driven demand in the chip sector.
February 25, 2026
Workday stock slides as weak subscription outlook feeds AI nerves; WDAY near multi-year low
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Workday stock slides as weak subscription outlook feeds AI nerves; WDAY near multi-year low

Workday shares fell 6.3% to $130.23 Wednesday after the company forecast fiscal 2027 subscription revenue below Wall Street estimates, citing delays in closing large enterprise deals. The stock earlier hit a five-year low of $125.86. Workday reported fourth-quarter subscription revenue of $2.36 billion and a full-year total of $8.83 billion. Traders are watching Salesforce earnings for signals on broader software demand.
February 25, 2026
Amazon stock price today: AMZN ticks up as AWS optimism meets fresh antitrust pressure
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Amazon stock price today: AMZN ticks up as AWS optimism meets fresh antitrust pressure

Amazon shares rose 0.9% to $210.34 by 10:36 a.m. EST Wednesday, tracking Nasdaq gains. The stock faces pressure from heavy AI spending and regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. and Europe. In Spain, the CNMC warned of a possible fine over contract clauses, while California’s attorney general pressed an antitrust case focused on Amazon’s “Buy Box.” AWS chief Matthew Garman sold 17,751 shares on Feb. 23.
February 25, 2026
Western Digital stock jumps 7% after S&P upgrade as debt cleanup hits filings
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Western Digital stock jumps 7% after S&P upgrade as debt cleanup hits filings

Western Digital shares jumped 7.5% to $290.79 in mid-morning trade after S&P raised its credit rating to BBB-, citing debt reduction and a net-cash outlook. SEC filings showed the company eliminated preferred stock and redeemed senior notes due 2029 and 2032. Chief Legal Officer Cynthia Tregillis sold 438 shares under a pre-arranged plan. Rival Seagate Technology also gained about 5.5%.
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
Microsoft stock rebounds as Japan antitrust raid targets Azure; Nvidia earnings in focus
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Microsoft stock rebounds as Japan antitrust raid targets Azure; Nvidia earnings in focus

Microsoft shares rose 2.5% to $398.72 Wednesday morning after Japan’s Fair Trade Commission raided Microsoft Japan’s offices over alleged anticompetitive Azure cloud practices. The stock traded between $390.21 and $399.11. Microsoft said it is cooperating with the investigation. Investors weighed the probe against ongoing heavy AI infrastructure spending.
February 25, 2026
AMD stock cools after Meta chip deal pop as traders weigh warrants and Nvidia earnings
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AMD stock cools after Meta chip deal pop as traders weigh warrants and Nvidia earnings

AMD shares fell 0.3% to $213.26 Wednesday after jumping 8.8% Tuesday on news of a Meta Platforms deal worth up to $60 billion over five years. The agreement includes performance-based warrants for Meta to buy up to 160 million AMD shares at $0.01 each, tied to chip purchases and stock price targets. Investors are awaiting Nvidia’s results for further signals on AI chip demand.
February 25, 2026
Circle (CRCL) stock jumps after USDC stablecoin growth lifts revenue — what investors watch next
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Circle (CRCL) stock jumps after USDC stablecoin growth lifts revenue — what investors watch next

Circle shares jumped over 20% early Wednesday after fourth-quarter revenue beat estimates, driven by a 72% surge in USDC circulation to $75.3 billion. Reserve income rose to $733 million, with total revenue reaching $770 million, above analysts’ forecasts. Distribution and transaction costs increased to $461 million. Investors remain focused on rate sensitivity and rising expenses.
February 25, 2026
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