News 18 February 2026

Gold price today: Bullion holds near $5,170 as U.S.-Iran talks test the latest rally
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Gold price today: Bullion holds near $5,170 as U.S.-Iran talks test the latest rally

Spot gold held at $5,168.72 an ounce after-hours Thursday, with U.S. April futures down 0.6% at $5,194.20 as traders watched U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and tariff signals. Oman reported “significant progress” in the talks, with more meetings set for next week. U.S. jobless claims rose slightly, while silver, platinum, and palladium all fell sharply.
February 26, 2026
Bank of America stock rises despite Berkshire trimming BAC stake — what traders watch next
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Bank of America stock rises despite Berkshire trimming BAC stake — what traders watch next

Bank of America shares rose 1.1% to $53.31 Wednesday after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a 9% cut to its stake, now holding 517.3 million shares as of Dec. 31. The bank also announced a new “BofA Rewards” program launching May 27 and an art consulting service for wealthy clients. The S&P 500 gained 0.61% and the Nasdaq 0.99% as investors watched Fed signals ahead of its March 17-18 meeting.
February 18, 2026
Bloom Energy stock jumps 6% as data-center power squeeze returns to focus
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Bloom Energy stock jumps 6% as data-center power squeeze returns to focus

Bloom Energy shares climbed about 6% to $154.08 in afternoon trading Wednesday, outpacing other fuel-cell stocks. Two executives, Shawn Soderberg and Aman Joshi, filed Form 144 notices to sell small blocks of stock. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker proposed suspending data center tax incentives for two years, citing energy concerns. Zeo Energy signed a deal to develop 280 MW of power for a Utah data center.
February 18, 2026
ServiceNow stock price ticks up as CEO lines up $3 million buy and executives scrap sale plans
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ServiceNow stock price ticks up as CEO lines up $3 million buy and executives scrap sale plans

ServiceNow shares rose about 1% to $106.98 Wednesday after a regulatory filing showed CEO Bill McDermott plans to buy $3 million of stock on Feb. 27. Several top executives, including McDermott, ended preset 10b5-1 selling plans. Traders are watching for the Form 4 disclosure after the scheduled purchase. The stock is down about 30% year-to-date.
February 18, 2026
UnitedHealth stock slips as Medicare Advantage plan disruptions hit headlines — what to watch before April 6
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UnitedHealth stock slips as Medicare Advantage plan disruptions hit headlines — what to watch before April 6

UnitedHealth shares slipped 0.1% to $288.83 Wednesday as a new study reported nearly 3 million Medicare Advantage enrollees had to switch plans in 2026 due to insurer exits. UnitedHealthcare accounted for 14% of disruptions, with higher rates in rural areas. CMS set a Feb. 25 deadline for comments on 2027 Medicare Advantage proposals, with a rate announcement due by April 6.
February 18, 2026
CoreWeave stock snaps back after Nvidia filing; CRWV earnings next week loom
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CoreWeave stock snaps back after Nvidia filing; CRWV earnings next week loom

CoreWeave shares rose 4% to $94.64 Wednesday, rebounding after Tuesday’s drop as Nvidia’s latest filing showed it kept its stake in the company. The move followed gains in AI-linked stocks after Nvidia announced a multi-year chip deal with Meta. Investors await CoreWeave’s Feb. 26 results for details on spending and demand. About 13 million shares traded by mid-afternoon.
February 18, 2026
Procter & Gamble (PG) stock slides 2% as Fed minutes hit, analyst lifts rating and Tide rolls out ‘evo’
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Procter & Gamble (PG) stock slides 2% as Fed minutes hit, analyst lifts rating and Tide rolls out ‘evo’

Procter & Gamble shares fell 2% to $156.35 by early afternoon Wednesday, outpacing declines in the consumer staples sector despite an upgrade from Erste Group. Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting showed officials split on inflation, fueling uncertainty over rate cuts. Chief R&D officer Victor Aguilar sold over 15,000 shares last week. P&G is set to present at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference Thursday.
February 18, 2026
Robinhood stock edges up as HOOD pitches $1 billion venture-fund IPO and free tax filing
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Robinhood stock edges up as HOOD pitches $1 billion venture-fund IPO and free tax filing

Robinhood shares rose 0.6% to $75.90 after launching a roadshow for its first closed-end venture fund aimed at retail investors, with plans to list 40 million shares at $25 each on the NYSE under “RVI.” The company also announced free tax filing for eligible customers through a partnership with april. Coinbase was little changed, while Schwab and Interactive Brokers gained over 2% as bitcoin fell 2%.
February 18, 2026
Gasoline prices jump as oil spikes on Iran risk — RBOB futures, UGA ETF climb
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Gasoline prices jump as oil spikes on Iran risk — RBOB futures, UGA ETF climb

NYMEX RBOB gasoline futures rose about 2.5% to $1.96 a gallon Wednesday as oil prices jumped over 3% on renewed geopolitical supply risks. Brent crude climbed $2.38 to $69.80 a barrel, while U.S. WTI gained $2.39 to $64.72. Traders await U.S. inventory data from the API later Wednesday and the EIA on Thursday. AAA reported the national average for regular gasoline at $2.923 a gallon.
February 18, 2026
Heating oil price jumps nearly 5% as Hormuz jitters ripple through diesel market
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Heating oil price jumps nearly 5% as Hormuz jitters ripple through diesel market

Front-month NYMEX heating oil futures jumped 11.4 cents to $2.5049 per gallon Wednesday, tracking a sharp rebound in crude as Middle East tensions resurfaced. Traders cited renewed risk around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. The move followed a drop Tuesday on signs of progress in U.S.-Iran talks. Market focus now shifts to U.S. fuel inventory data due Thursday.
February 18, 2026
Brent crude price jumps above $70 on Hormuz jitters — what oil traders watch next
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Brent crude price jumps above $70 on Hormuz jitters — what oil traders watch next

Brent crude futures jumped 4.1% to $70.19 a barrel Wednesday as Middle East supply fears resurfaced after Iran briefly shut the Strait of Hormuz during military drills. U.S. WTI rose 4.3% to $64.93. Traders cited U.S.-Iran tensions, shifting U.S. naval deployments, and stalled Russia-Ukraine talks as drivers. Reuters reported odds of U.S. strikes on Iran by end-April at 65%.
February 18, 2026
Carvana stock price rises ahead of earnings; options flag a double-digit CVNA swing
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Carvana stock price rises ahead of earnings; options flag a double-digit CVNA swing

Carvana shares climbed 3.5% to $363.35 Wednesday ahead of quarterly earnings due after the bell, with options pricing signaling a potential 13.5% swing by week’s end. A new SEC filing showed T. Rowe Price held 12.6% of Carvana as of Dec. 31. Analysts expect EPS of $1.13 on $5.26 billion revenue. Carvana will hold its earnings call at 5:30 p.m. ET.
February 18, 2026
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