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
ImmunityBio stock price: IBRX ticks up in premarket after ANKTIVA sales surge and new approvals
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ImmunityBio stock price: IBRX ticks up in premarket after ANKTIVA sales surge and new approvals

ImmunityBio shares rose about 1% premarket Tuesday after reporting 2025 ANKTIVA net product revenue of $113 million, up 700% year over year. The stock surged 13% Monday on heavy volume. ANKTIVA is now authorized for bladder cancer in 33 countries and recently received conditional approval for lung cancer in Saudi Arabia. The company ended 2025 with a net loss of $351.4 million and $242.8 million in cash.
February 24, 2026
Cadence stock faces Tuesday test after Hexagon deal closes and new shares hit tape
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Cadence stock faces Tuesday test after Hexagon deal closes and new shares hit tape

Cadence Design Systems issued 3.2 million shares to help fund its €2.7 billion purchase of Hexagon’s design-and-engineering unit, according to an SEC filing. The stock dropped 5.6% Monday, closing at $279.80. Cadence expects the deal to dilute 2026 non-GAAP EPS by 28 cents, turning accretive in 2027. The acquisition adds $160 million to projected 2026 revenue.
February 24, 2026
Vir Biotechnology stock jumps 60%+ premarket on Astellas deal, upbeat VIR-5500 data
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Vir Biotechnology stock jumps 60%+ premarket on Astellas deal, upbeat VIR-5500 data

Vir Biotechnology shares rose about 64% premarket after announcing a prostate cancer drug partnership with Astellas Pharma, bringing $335 million upfront and up to $1.37 billion in milestones. Updated Phase 1 data for VIR-5500 showed 82% of PSA-evaluable patients had at least a 50% PSA drop. Vir expects its cash to fund operations into Q2 2028. Fourth-quarter 2025 revenue reached $64.1 million, up from $12.4 million.
February 24, 2026
Arcellx stock jumps toward $115 on Gilead’s $7.8 billion buyout — what investors watch next
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Arcellx stock jumps toward $115 on Gilead’s $7.8 billion buyout — what investors watch next

Arcellx shares traded near $113.75 premarket Tuesday after soaring 77% on news of Gilead’s $115-per-share cash offer. The deal includes a possible $5 per share contingent payout tied to anito-cel sales through 2029. Gilead will launch a tender offer; the FDA’s decision deadline for anito-cel is Dec. 23, 2026. The $5 payout depends on anito-cel reaching $6 billion in global sales by 2029.
February 24, 2026
Lemonade stock drops nearly 12% as LMND traders refocus on 2026 profit targets
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Lemonade stock drops nearly 12% as LMND traders refocus on 2026 profit targets

Lemonade, Inc. shares dropped 11.9% Monday, closing at $50.51 after the company projected a 2026 adjusted EBITDA loss of up to $52 million. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 53% to $228.1 million, beating estimates. Short interest reached 18.3% of float as of Jan. 30. Lemonade warned it may not reach profitability and flagged risks from competition and reliance on AI.
February 24, 2026
Visa stock price today: V nudges up premarket after a 4.5% slide on AI fee fears
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Visa stock price today: V nudges up premarket after a 4.5% slide on AI fee fears

Visa shares rose 0.2% to $307.09 in early premarket trading Tuesday after dropping 4.5% Monday amid a broader selloff in payment stocks. Mastercard and American Express also fell sharply in the previous session. The declines followed concerns over AI-driven disruption to card fees and ongoing legal pressure on swipe charges. Visa’s next scheduled investor events are in March.
February 24, 2026
Halma share price hits fresh 52-week high as HLMA outperforms in early London trade
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Halma share price hits fresh 52-week high as HLMA outperforms in early London trade

Halma shares hit a 52-week high of 4,052 pence in early London trading Tuesday, up 1.8%, valuing the group at about £15.3 billion. No new company statement was issued, with the next update due March 12. European stocks slipped as tariff and AI concerns weighed on sentiment. Halma’s last major guidance in November projected mid-teens organic revenue growth and a 22% adjusted EBIT margin.
February 24, 2026
Johnson Matthey share price steadies after Honeywell deal cut — what investors watch next
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Johnson Matthey share price steadies after Honeywell deal cut — what investors watch next

Johnson Matthey shares stabilized Tuesday after plunging 16.4% on news it cut the sale price of its Catalyst Technologies unit to Honeywell to £1.325 billion. The company now expects to return about £1 billion to shareholders, including an £800 million special dividend. CEO Liam Condon bought 5,226 shares after the selloff. The deal’s long-stop date moved to July 21, pending regulatory approval.
February 24, 2026
JTC Plc share price ticks up as big holders reshuffle in takeover “offer period”
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JTC Plc share price ticks up as big holders reshuffle in takeover “offer period”

JTC shares rose 0.15% to 1,300p in early London trading Tuesday. Societe Generale cut its stake to 4.798%, while Barclays, FIL, FMR, Tudor, and Jefferies filed takeover-related disclosures. The agreed sale to Permira’s Papilio Bidco remains on track for third-quarter completion. Investors await further filings and JTC’s full-year results on April 7.
February 24, 2026
Legal & General share price slips as $1 billion debt-for-nature plan lands
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Legal & General share price slips as $1 billion debt-for-nature plan lands

Legal & General shares fell 0.4% to 268.0p in early London trading after announcing a $1 billion, five-year partnership with Enosis Capital to invest in emerging-market debt swaps. The stock had closed at 269.1p on Monday after hitting a 12-month high of 279.5p. Investors await the company’s full-year results on March 11 for more details on capital allocation and deal returns.
February 24, 2026
Antofagasta stock slips in early London trade even as copper jumps — what’s driving ANTO?
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Antofagasta stock slips in early London trade even as copper jumps — what’s driving ANTO?

Antofagasta shares slipped 0.1% to 4,077 pence in early London trading Tuesday, despite copper prices rebounding as China’s markets reopened after the Lunar New Year. Benchmark LME copper rose 2.29% to $13,163.50 a tonne, while Shanghai futures gained 1.40%. Investors remain cautious amid rising metal inventories and uncertainty over U.S. tariffs.
February 24, 2026
Experian share price today: why EXPN stock is moving after AtData deal and a fresh buyback
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Experian share price today: why EXPN stock is moving after AtData deal and a fresh buyback

Experian shares fell 0.5% to 2,511 pence in early London trading Tuesday after announcing a new tranche of share buybacks and the acquisition of AtData, an email-based identity intelligence firm. The company bought back 399,019 shares on Monday and will cancel them. Experian shares are down about 34% over the past year. Investors await full-year results in May.
February 24, 2026
Anglo American share price today: AAL dips as Deutsche Bank lifts target and copper stays centre stage
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Anglo American share price today: AAL dips as Deutsche Bank lifts target and copper stays centre stage

Anglo American shares slipped 0.1% to 3,645 pence in early London trading Tuesday, despite Deutsche Bank raising its price target to 3,600 pence and maintaining a “buy” rating. The company posted a $3.7 billion loss after a $2.3 billion writedown on De Beers and cut its dividend, while continuing efforts to sell De Beers and pursue a $53 billion merger with Teck Resources.
February 24, 2026
BAE Systems share price ticks up as buyback rolls on — what investors watch next for LSE:BA
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BAE Systems share price ticks up as buyback rolls on — what investors watch next for LSE:BA

BAE Systems shares rose 0.3% to 2,144 pence in early London trading Tuesday, recovering after a 1.3% drop Monday. The company disclosed it bought back 83,422 shares at an average price of 2,152.31 pence, bringing total repurchases in the current tranche to over 17.5 million shares. Investors focused on buybacks as sector earnings and policy signals loom.
February 24, 2026
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