News 20 February 2026

Woolworths share price dips Friday after big rally, with dividend clock ticking for ASX:WOW
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Woolworths share price dips Friday after big rally, with dividend clock ticking for ASX:WOW

Woolworths shares fell 0.95% to A$36.01, pausing a rally after reporting a 16.4% rise in half-year net profit before significant items and declaring a 45-cent interim dividend. Coles reported a statutory net profit of A$511 million, down 11.3%, and its shares slid as much as 8.7%. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.25% at a record high. Woolworths trades ex-dividend March 4.
February 27, 2026
Blackstone stock steadies premarket; Blue Owl redemption move keeps BX in focus ahead of GDP, PCE data
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Blackstone stock steadies premarket; Blue Owl redemption move keeps BX in focus ahead of GDP, PCE data

Blackstone shares traded flat premarket Friday after dropping 5.37% to $125.76 in the previous session, following Blue Owl Capital’s move to halt quarterly redemptions at a credit fund. The decision triggered a broader selloff in alternative asset managers. U.S. GDP and PCE inflation data due later Friday could influence interest-rate expectations.
February 20, 2026
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock pops in premarket as options heat up and India manufacturing talk returns
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Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock pops in premarket as options heat up and India manufacturing talk returns

Super Micro Computer shares rose 0.6% to $32.36 in premarket trading Friday after an 8.25% jump Thursday. Options activity was bullish, with call volume concentrated at $32–$33.50 strikes ahead of Friday expiry. An executive said Supermicro is “carefully looking” at Make-in-India manufacturing. CEO Charles Liang reported changes to his spouse’s vested restricted stock units in a regulatory filing.
February 20, 2026
GRAIL stock tumbles nearly 48% premarket after Galleri trial miss — what GRAL investors watch next
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GRAIL stock tumbles nearly 48% premarket after Galleri trial miss — what GRAL investors watch next

GRAIL Inc shares plunged 47.6% to $53.20 in U.S. premarket trading after its NHS-Galleri trial failed to meet the main goal of reducing late-stage cancers. The study, involving 142,000 people in England, showed a drop in Stage IV diagnoses but not a statistically significant combined drop in Stage III and IV cases. Galleri is not FDA approved. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 14% to $43.6 million.
February 20, 2026
United Airlines stock price steadies premarket after 6% slide on MileagePlus overhaul, oil jump
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United Airlines stock price steadies premarket after 6% slide on MileagePlus overhaul, oil jump

United Airlines shares fell 5.9% Thursday amid a broad airline selloff driven by higher fuel costs, then steadied in premarket trading Friday. United announced MileagePlus changes that increase rewards for co-branded cardholders but reduce benefits for others. Brent crude hovered near $71 a barrel as traders watched U.S.-Iran tensions. Delta, Southwest, and JetBlue also posted sharp declines.
February 20, 2026
Newmont stock rises premarket after earnings beat, bigger dividend and 2026 output view
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Newmont stock rises premarket after earnings beat, bigger dividend and 2026 output view

Newmont shares rose 0.6% to $125.40 in U.S. premarket trading after fourth-quarter profit beat estimates, helped by higher gold prices. The miner forecast 2026 gold production of 5.3 million ounces and guided to all-in sustaining costs of $1,680 an ounce. Newmont raised its dividend to $0.26 per share, payable March 26. Investors weighed a planned $1.4 billion in project spending and a dip in 2026 output.
February 20, 2026
Technology News 20.02.2026
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Technology News 20.02.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 21, 2026, 12:00 AM EST Apple Glasses pitched as all-day AI companion February 20, 2026, 11:56 PM EST. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is developing three AI wearables-smart glasses, a pendant and camera-equipped AirPods- with the centerpiece being Apple Glasses. The glasses are described as an all-day AI companion that can interpret what a user is seeing and doing in real time. Examples cited include identifying ingredients on a plate, referencing landmarks during navigation, adding event posters to calendars, and guiding grocery lists. The concept hinges on visual intelligence from built-in cameras, offering practical assistance
February 20, 2026
Netflix stock slips to $77 as Warner bid battle nears Monday deadline
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Netflix stock slips to $77 as Warner bid battle nears Monday deadline

Netflix shares fell 1.3% after hours Thursday, trading near $77, as investors watched its takeover battle with Paramount for Warner Bros Discovery. Netflix has bid $27.75 a share for Warner’s studio and streaming assets, while Paramount has offered $30 a share for the entire company. Paramount faces a Monday deadline to submit a final offer. The U.S. Justice Department is reviewing possible antitrust issues.
February 20, 2026
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock slips again after earnings: CyberArk costs and a March 20 date to watch
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock slips again after earnings: CyberArk costs and a March 20 date to watch

Palo Alto Networks shares fell 0.9% to $150.99 in after-hours trading Thursday after the company cut its full-year adjusted profit outlook, citing higher costs from recent acquisitions. Fiscal second-quarter revenue rose 15% to $2.6 billion. Palo Alto launched a cash offer for CyberArk’s convertible notes, with a March 20 deadline for noteholders. The company expects to spend $2.3 billion in cash on CyberArk in its fiscal third quarter.
February 20, 2026
Why Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock is up after-hours: its 10-K puts the bitcoin bet back in focus
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Why Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock is up after-hours: its 10-K puts the bitcoin bet back in focus

Strategy Inc shares rose 3.4% to $129.45 in after-hours trading after its annual filing showed holdings of 717,131 bitcoin and a $2.25 billion cash reserve. The company posted a $5.4 billion operating loss for 2025, mainly from unrealized losses on digital assets. Strategy recently bought 2,486 bitcoin for $168.4 million using proceeds from stock sales. Bitcoin traded near $66,968 late Thursday.
February 20, 2026
Oracle stock price today: ORCL ticks up after hours as April 6 lawsuit deadline nears
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Oracle stock price today: ORCL ticks up after hours as April 6 lawsuit deadline nears

Oracle shares rose 0.3% to $156.54 in after-hours trading Thursday, with about 14.9 million shares changing hands. A shareholder lawsuit filed Feb. 3 in Delaware accuses Oracle and top executives of misleading investors about how quickly AI-related spending would drive growth. Investors face an April 6 deadline to seek lead-plaintiff status in the case. Oracle recently said it aims to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 through debt and share sales.
February 20, 2026
AppLovin stock rises as job post hints at “next-generation” social platform
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AppLovin stock rises as job post hints at “next-generation” social platform

AppLovin shares closed up 1.9% at $412.09 Thursday after a job posting signaled a new social platform venture. Bloomberg Law reported the company is preparing a social network following a failed bid for TikTok assets outside China. Director Herald Y. Chen converted 150,000 Class B shares and gifted 100,000 Class A shares, according to an SEC filing. Trading volume reached 5.29 million shares.
February 20, 2026
Bank of America stock slips after hours as $25 billion private-credit push lands in a nervous market
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Bank of America stock slips after hours as $25 billion private-credit push lands in a nervous market

Bank of America shares closed down 1.1% at $52.77 after news it will commit $25 billion to private credit deals. The stock saw heavy trading, with a range between $51.52 and $53.30. U.S. financial stocks fell, while oil hit a six-month high amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Fed minutes showed officials split on rate direction, citing risks from inflation and AI.
February 20, 2026
Caterpillar stock price snaps two-day slide as Deere rally and mining-software deal hit the tape
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Caterpillar stock price snaps two-day slide as Deere rally and mining-software deal hit the tape

Caterpillar shares closed up 1.1% at $760.53 Thursday, holding steady after hours. Deere’s strong earnings and raised outlook lifted industrial stocks despite a broader market decline. Caterpillar announced the acquisition of Australia’s RPMGlobal Holdings this week. SEC filings showed a Caterpillar executive sold 1,764 shares at $763.39 each on Feb. 17.
February 20, 2026
Western Digital stock drops 4% as Sandisk debt-swap deal nears settlement and preferred conversion sinks in
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Western Digital stock drops 4% as Sandisk debt-swap deal nears settlement and preferred conversion sinks in

Western Digital shares dropped 4% to $284.67 Thursday after hitting a 52-week high the previous day. The company is selling 5.8 million Sandisk shares at a 7.7% discount, aiming to cut $4.69 billion in debt. Western Digital also converted all Series A preferred stock to common shares on Feb. 17. The Nasdaq fell 0.31% and S&P 500 slipped 0.28%.
February 20, 2026
Booking Holdings stock slides 6% after earnings beat and 25-for-1 split plan; April 2 looms
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Booking Holdings stock slides 6% after earnings beat and 25-for-1 split plan; April 2 looms

Booking Holdings shares dropped 6.2% to $4,007.45 after hours Thursday, swinging as low as $3,874.89. The move followed fourth-quarter results, a 25-to-1 stock split announcement, and comments on softer U.S. pricing and shorter stays. Investors cited AI risks and shifting travel demand. CEO Glenn Fogel sold shares Feb. 17 under a pre-set plan, SEC filings show.
February 20, 2026
Broadcom stock holds steady after-hours as AVGO rolls out a 6G chip — what to watch next
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Broadcom stock holds steady after-hours as AVGO rolls out a 6G chip — what to watch next

Broadcom closed at $333.99, up 0.1%, and held steady after hours following the launch of its BroadPeak 6G-ready radio chip for massive MIMO base stations. The company said the chip cuts power use by up to 40% and is shipping to early-access customers. Investors are watching for Friday’s PCE inflation report and Broadcom’s earnings update in early March. U.S. stocks ended lower, with tech shares under pressure.
February 20, 2026
Lumentum stock price pops after-hours near $636 as AI optics trade heats up — what to watch next
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Lumentum stock price pops after-hours near $636 as AI optics trade heats up — what to watch next

Lumentum Holdings shares rose 4.2% Thursday and gained another 2.6% after hours, last trading at $635.64. The move followed a Mizuho price target hike to $645 and new insider-trading disclosures. President Wupen Yuen sold 3,157 shares at $538 each under a pre-set plan. Investors now await updates at late-February conferences and the March OFC briefing.
February 20, 2026
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