News 24 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
Bloom Energy stock price jumps again as Citi starts coverage — what’s driving BE shares now
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Bloom Energy stock price jumps again as Citi starts coverage — what’s driving BE shares now

Bloom Energy shares rose 4.6% to $167.59 in Tuesday afternoon trading, after an 8.6% gain the previous session. Citigroup initiated coverage at Neutral with a $162 price target, citing strong demand but cautioning on valuation. The stock traded near its 52-week high as investors weighed rising on-site power demand against execution risk. Bloom recently reported record 2025 revenue and a $20 billion backlog.
February 24, 2026
Texas Instruments stock sinks during capital management call — here’s what investors are zeroing in on
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Texas Instruments stock sinks during capital management call — here’s what investors are zeroing in on

Texas Instruments shares fell 3.6% to $211.95 Tuesday after the company detailed 2026 capital spending plans and reaffirmed a $2–$3 billion capex range. TI said it aims to source over 95% of wafers internally by 2030 and will fund its Silicon Labs acquisition with cash and prearranged debt. Cantor Fitzgerald raised its target price to $250 but maintained a Neutral rating.
February 24, 2026
JNJ stock price today: Johnson & Johnson shares hold steady as drug news and a Bayer lawsuit collide
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JNJ stock price today: Johnson & Johnson shares hold steady as drug news and a Bayer lawsuit collide

Johnson & Johnson shares slipped 0.1% to $245.6 Tuesday, lagging a 0.8% S&P 500 gain, as the stock traded ex-dividend and investors weighed new oncology updates and legal risk. Bayer sued the company over Erleada marketing claims, seeking an injunction and damages in Manhattan federal court. The European Commission approved new subcutaneous dosing for Rybrevant.
February 24, 2026
ServiceNow stock rebounds toward $103 after AI fear selloff; tariffs and Nvidia loom
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ServiceNow stock rebounds toward $103 after AI fear selloff; tariffs and Nvidia loom

ServiceNow shares climbed 2.1% to $102.95 Tuesday afternoon, rebounding from Monday’s 3.33% drop amid sector-wide losses tied to AI disruption fears. The company announced a multi-year AI partnership with Tata Consultancy Services and launched a new healthcare workflow product. A Form 144 filing showed officer Paul Fipps plans to sell 3,696 shares, valued at about $376,000.
February 24, 2026
Intel stock price jumps as INTC bets on SambaNova AI tie-up — what investors watch next
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Intel stock price jumps as INTC bets on SambaNova AI tie-up — what investors watch next

Intel shares jumped 5.9% to $46.21 Tuesday after announcing a multi-year AI partnership with SambaNova and an investment in SambaNova’s $350 million Series E round. SambaNova also unveiled its SN50 chip, with SoftBank set as the first customer in Japan. Intel’s stock had fallen for five straight sessions before the news. CFO David Zinsner will speak at a Morgan Stanley conference on March 4.
February 24, 2026
Lithium price watch: Albemarle jumps as China restocking bets return after holiday
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Lithium price watch: Albemarle jumps as China restocking bets return after holiday

Albemarle jumped 6.2% to $188.58 in midday U.S. trading Tuesday, leading gains in lithium stocks as traders bet on post-holiday restocking in China. China’s February lithium carbonate output plan is 88,300 tonnes, down 8.2% from January, according to SunSirs. Lithium carbonate in China was quoted at $19,479 a tonne on Feb. 23. SQM rose 3.8% to $75.82, and Sigma Lithium gained 1.7% to $12.66.
February 24, 2026
Gasoline prices inch higher again as RBOB futures slip; Iran talks and U.S. inventory data are next
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Gasoline prices inch higher again as RBOB futures slip; Iran talks and U.S. inventory data are next

U.S. wholesale gasoline futures slipped 0.22% to $2.2419 a gallon Tuesday after the front-month contract rolled to April. Retail pump prices continued to rise, with AAA reporting a national average of $2.951 a gallon, up from $2.862 a month ago. Seasonal refinery maintenance and Middle East tensions remain in focus. Traders await U.S. inventory data and Thursday’s U.S.-Iran talks.
February 24, 2026
Oil price today: Brent, WTI stay near seven-month highs as Iran talks and tariffs cloud the outlook
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Oil price today: Brent, WTI stay near seven-month highs as Iran talks and tariffs cloud the outlook

Oil prices dipped Tuesday but stayed near seven-month highs, with Brent at $71.24 and WTI at $66.06 by late morning. Traders watched for signals ahead of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks set for Thursday in Geneva. The U.S. imposed a new 10% global import tariff, and shipping costs for crude surged, with VLCC rates to China topping $170,000 a day. The State Department ordered non-essential staff out of the U.S. embassy in Beirut.
February 24, 2026
AI stocks: AMD stock price jumps on Meta chip pact as Nvidia earnings loom
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AI stocks: AMD stock price jumps on Meta chip pact as Nvidia earnings loom

AMD shares jumped over 6% Tuesday after announcing Meta will deploy up to 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct GPUs for AI, with Meta receiving warrants to buy up to 10% of AMD if purchase milestones are met. The deal, valued at up to $60 billion over five years, includes performance-based warrants for 160 million shares at $0.01 each. Initial shipments are set for the second half of 2026.
February 24, 2026
Dow Jones today: DJIA climbs 300 points as Home Depot beats estimates and IBM rebounds
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Dow Jones today: DJIA climbs 300 points as Home Depot beats estimates and IBM rebounds

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 304 points to 49,108.39 by late Tuesday morning, rebounding after an 822-point drop Monday. Gains in IBM, Salesforce, and Home Depot offset losses from UnitedHealth. Home Depot beat earnings estimates, while IBM recovered from its steepest fall in 25 years linked to AI-driven concerns over COBOL modernization. AMD announced a $60 billion AI chip deal with Meta Platforms.
February 24, 2026
Booking Holdings stock price jumps as Morgan Stanley upgrade pushes back on AI disruption fears
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Booking Holdings stock price jumps as Morgan Stanley upgrade pushes back on AI disruption fears

Booking Holdings shares jumped 4.6% to about $4,048 Tuesday morning after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock, partially reversing Monday’s 5% drop tied to concerns over AI-driven disruption in online travel. Morgan Stanley set a $5,500 price target, citing Booking’s scale and data. The sector had sold off after a report suggested AI agents could soon handle full travel bookings.
February 24, 2026
Mastercard stock slides again after Monday rout; AI “disruption” jitters hit payment networks
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Mastercard stock slides again after Monday rout; AI “disruption” jitters hit payment networks

Mastercard shares fell 0.6% to $492.95 late Tuesday morning, extending Monday’s 5.77% drop. Investors cited a bearish research note and concerns that AI-driven payment systems could threaten card-network fees and volumes. Visa and American Express also slumped Monday. Traders are watching Nvidia earnings and new tariff signals from Washington this week.
February 24, 2026
Salesforce stock jumps nearly 4% as Anthropic AI news lifts CRM ahead of earnings

Salesforce stock jumps nearly 4% as Anthropic AI news lifts CRM ahead of earnings

Salesforce shares rose 4% to $185.24 Tuesday morning, rebounding after a 3.8% drop Monday. The move followed Anthropic’s launch of new enterprise AI plug-ins for Slack and other platforms. Salesforce reports earnings after Wednesday’s close, with options pricing signaling expectations for a sharp stock move. The stock remains down about a third for 2026.
February 24, 2026
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