News 17 February 2026

UnitedHealth stock price drops as Medicare Advantage enrollment slips; UNH investors eye CMS rates

UnitedHealth stock price drops as Medicare Advantage enrollment slips; UNH investors eye CMS rates

New York, Feb 26, 2026, 12:03 EST — Regular session UnitedHealth Group (UNH) shares were down $7.58, or about 2.6%, at $284.20 on Thursday, after swinging between $281.50 and $291.70. The move lands on a tender spot for the managed-care bellwether: Medicare Advantage, the privately run version of the U.S. government’s health program for seniors. A Chartis analysis of federal data showed UnitedHealth’s Medicare Advantage enrollment fell more than 5% this year versus last, even as it remained the market’s largest player with nearly 9.3 million members. “Some may view that as a final straw,” said Alexis Levy, a senior
February 26, 2026
Morgan Stanley stock price today: MS edges up as Fed minutes, inflation data loom
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Morgan Stanley stock price today: MS edges up as Fed minutes, inflation data loom

Morgan Stanley shares rose 0.3% to $171.60 Tuesday, trailing gains in other major banks as the S&P 500 financials index climbed 1.2%. The company sold its final Spring Arbor Senior Living properties for $296 million and closed a $220 million securitization backed by consumer loans. Investors priced in a 63% chance of a June Fed rate cut. The stock had dropped 4.8% last week amid AI-related market volatility.
February 17, 2026
Verizon stock price edges higher after 10-K filing flags cash flow gains — and a stubborn pressure point
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Verizon stock price edges higher after 10-K filing flags cash flow gains — and a stubborn pressure point

Verizon shares rose 0.2% to $49.13 Tuesday after its annual report showed 2025 net income of $17.2 billion, free cash flow of $20.1 billion, and total debt of $158.2 billion. Wireless service revenue climbed to $83.7 billion, but the company warned that phone promotions will weigh on 2026 growth. Investors await updates from executives at conferences on Feb. 24 and March 2.
February 17, 2026
Thermo Fisher stock steadies near $504 as Danaher’s $9.9 billion Masimo deal rattles life-sciences names
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Thermo Fisher stock steadies near $504 as Danaher’s $9.9 billion Masimo deal rattles life-sciences names

Thermo Fisher shares dipped $0.43 to $504.39 Tuesday afternoon, little changed despite renewed deal activity in the sector. The company recently priced $3.8 billion in debt to fund its $8.9 billion Clario acquisition, with shares down about 6% since last week. Danaher fell 3.4% after agreeing to buy Masimo for $9.9 billion. Investors await Agilent’s Feb. 25 results and Thermo Fisher’s April 22 earnings.
February 17, 2026
GE Vernova stock jumps on new turbine deal as traders size up demand for fast-start power (GEV)
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GE Vernova stock jumps on new turbine deal as traders size up demand for fast-start power (GEV)

GE Vernova shares rose 2.8% to $824.85 in Tuesday afternoon trading after announcing a gas-turbine supply deal for Lincoln Electric System’s Nebraska plant expansion. The contract, disclosed Monday, is expected to add about 100 MW of capacity by 2029. Financial terms were not released. Investors await GE Vernova’s first-quarter earnings webcast on April 22.
February 17, 2026
Boeing stock turns higher on Air Astana Dreamliner order — what BA investors watch next
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Boeing stock turns higher on Air Astana Dreamliner order — what BA investors watch next

Boeing shares rose 0.7% to $244.60 after Air Astana finalized an order for up to 15 787 Dreamliners. Boeing delivered 46 jets and booked 103 net new orders in January, outpacing Airbus. The Air Astana deal includes five firm orders, with first delivery expected next year. Boeing’s backlog stands at more than 6,100 airplanes, valued at $567 billion.
February 17, 2026
Bank of America stock today: BAC edges higher as traders watch Fed minutes and Friday’s inflation read
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Bank of America stock today: BAC edges higher as traders watch Fed minutes and Friday’s inflation read

Bank of America shares rose 0.7% to $52.92 Tuesday, with 19.1 million shares traded as the S&P 500 financials index gained 1.2%. Fed Governor Michael Barr signaled rates will likely stay steady, while Chicago Fed’s Austan Goolsbee left room for cuts if inflation trends lower. Traders await Fed minutes Wednesday and PCE inflation data Friday for further direction.
February 17, 2026
Why Spotify stock is up today: SPOT climbs as Wall Street braces for Fed clues
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Why Spotify stock is up today: SPOT climbs as Wall Street braces for Fed clues

Spotify shares rose 2.2% to $468.39 Tuesday afternoon after swinging between $452.13 and $472.67. The move followed strong quarterly results and a recent price hike, as tech stocks remained volatile on AI disruption fears. Investors are watching Fed comments and Friday’s PCE inflation data for rate signals. Apple plans to expand its video podcast offerings this spring, increasing competition.
February 17, 2026
Accenture stock drops even after Wells Fargo upgrade as investors stay cautious on IT services
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Accenture stock drops even after Wells Fargo upgrade as investors stay cautious on IT services

Accenture shares fell 1.6% to $220.61 by early afternoon Tuesday after a Wells Fargo upgrade failed to lift the stock. About 4.9 million shares traded as Accenture forecast Q2 revenue of $17.35 billion to $18.0 billion and kept its full-year growth outlook. Analyst upgrades from Wells Fargo and Zacks cited improved bookings and higher earnings estimates. The company reports fiscal Q2 results March 19.
February 17, 2026
T-Mobile stock ticks up as a Rule 144 filing flags insider selling — what TMUS traders are watching
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T-Mobile stock ticks up as a Rule 144 filing flags insider selling — what TMUS traders are watching

T-Mobile shares rose 0.8% to $221.31 Tuesday after a regulatory filing showed a planned sale of 10,240 shares worth $2.26 million. The move comes as tech stocks remain volatile ahead of Friday’s PCE inflation data. T-Mobile recently raised its 2026 share buyback target to $5 billion and will stop reporting postpaid phone subscriber net adds this quarter.
February 17, 2026
Intuit stock tumbles 5% today as INTU slides near 52-week low despite new Wix tie-up
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Intuit stock tumbles 5% today as INTU slides near 52-week low despite new Wix tie-up

Intuit shares fell about 5% to near a 52-week low Tuesday afternoon, trading around $379 despite a broader market rebound. The drop came as investors weighed AI disruption risks ahead of Intuit’s earnings and key inflation data. A new partnership with Wix to integrate QuickBooks Online failed to lift the stock. Intuit shares have lost over 50% from last year’s high.
February 17, 2026
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