News 25 February 2026

Merck (MRK) stock price jumps after Keytruda survival data; Gardasil layoffs in focus next week
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Merck (MRK) stock price jumps after Keytruda survival data; Gardasil layoffs in focus next week

Merck shares closed up 3.8% Friday after reporting Keytruda cut the risk of death by 18% in a late-stage ovarian cancer trial. The company will lay off about 150 workers at a North Carolina Gardasil plant amid weak vaccine demand in China. Investors await management remarks at a March 3 health-care conference. Keytruda accounts for nearly half of Merck’s revenue, with major patents expiring from 2028.
February 28, 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
Braze stock price today: BRZE slips early after sharp rebound as investors size up AI headlines
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Braze stock price today: BRZE slips early after sharp rebound as investors size up AI headlines

Braze shares dropped 1.7% to $17.03 in early Wednesday trading, following a 9.8% surge the previous day. The stock’s swing tracked moves in software names after U.S. consumer confidence data and new AI product announcements. Braze’s next earnings report is expected in late March. The company last posted quarterly revenue of $190.8 million and a GAAP operating loss.
February 25, 2026
Nvidia stock in focus ahead of earnings as options price a 5% swing for NVDA
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Nvidia stock in focus ahead of earnings as options price a 5% swing for NVDA

Nvidia shares rose about 1% at Wednesday’s open, trading at $194.49 ahead of quarterly results due after the close. Options markets are pricing a 5.5% swing post-earnings, with traders focused on guidance, Blackwell chip production, and gross margins. Advanced Micro Devices announced a major AI chip deal with Meta on Tuesday, intensifying competition. Analyst estimates for Nvidia’s revenue hover near $66 billion.
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
SoundHound AI stock jumps premarket as new Sales Assist agent debuts, earnings loom
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SoundHound AI stock jumps premarket as new Sales Assist agent debuts, earnings loom

SoundHound AI shares rose 3.1% to $8.62 in premarket trading Wednesday after the company launched its “Sales Assist” voice AI agent for retail teams. The stock jumped 6.8% Tuesday on heavy volume. SoundHound will report fourth-quarter and full-year results after markets close Thursday. Demos of the new product are scheduled for Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week.
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
Novo Nordisk stock slips again as Wegovy price cuts and CagriSema doubts weigh
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Novo Nordisk stock slips again as Wegovy price cuts and CagriSema doubts weigh

Novo Nordisk shares fell 1.7% in Copenhagen after the company announced U.S. list-price cuts for Wegovy and Ozempic starting January 2027. Analysts flagged rising price pressure and doubts over Novo’s next obesity drug, CagriSema, which underperformed Eli Lilly’s rival in trials. Barclays slashed its peak sales forecast for CagriSema to $2 billion from $12 billion. Novo has lost about $475 billion in market value since June.
February 25, 2026
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