News 17 February 2026

Alphabet (Google) Class C stock price slides as EU search shake-up looms; March 3 CFO talk next
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Alphabet (Google) Class C stock price slides as EU search shake-up looms; March 3 CFO talk next

Alphabet’s Class C shares dropped 2.9% to $303.93 Thursday morning after reports Google will test changes to its European search results as EU regulators review possible Digital Markets Act violations. Google also signed new power supply deals for data centers in Minnesota and Texas. A Russian court fined Google over 22 million roubles for distributing VPNs. Investors await CFO Anat Ashkenazi’s update on March 3.
February 26, 2026
Shopify stock price steadies after Truist upgrade as $2 billion buyback starts
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Shopify stock price steadies after Truist upgrade as $2 billion buyback starts

Shopify shares slipped 0.2% to $112.46 midday Tuesday despite Truist upgrading the stock to “buy” and raising its price target to $150. The company’s $2 billion share repurchase program began Feb. 17. Shopify’s latest earnings showed revenue guidance above estimates but missed on adjusted profit due to higher costs. Orders from AI search tools rose 15-fold since January 2025, according to the company.
February 17, 2026
CoreWeave stock slides as CEO stock sale and lawsuit reminders hit ahead of earnings
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CoreWeave stock slides as CEO stock sale and lawsuit reminders hit ahead of earnings

CoreWeave shares fell 4.6% to $91.62 Tuesday after CEO Michael Intrator disclosed insider sales and law firms circulated reminders about a securities class action. The AI cloud company reports quarterly results next week, with investors watching for updates on capacity expansion and spending. About 11.1 million shares traded by early afternoon. A March 13 deadline looms for lead plaintiff motions in the New Jersey lawsuit.
February 17, 2026
Lam Research stock price today: why LRCX is choppy as AI jitters hit chip names
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Lam Research stock price today: why LRCX is choppy as AI jitters hit chip names

Lam Research shares fell 0.3% to $234.84 Tuesday amid renewed volatility in chip stocks as investors questioned the durability of AI-driven equipment orders. The company last posted December-quarter revenue of $5.34 billion, with 35% from China, and guided March revenue to $5.70 billion plus or minus $300 million. COO transition is set for March 6. The next dividend record date is March 4.
February 17, 2026
P&G stock slips as insider sale filing hits and consumer staples face fresh demand doubts
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P&G stock slips as insider sale filing hits and consumer staples face fresh demand doubts

Procter & Gamble shares slipped 0.5% to $159.21 midday Tuesday after a regulatory filing showed Chief R&D Officer Victor Javier Aguilar sold 15,169 shares. General Mills’ profit warning pressured consumer goods stocks, fueling concerns about demand and pricing. Investors are awaiting Federal Reserve minutes Wednesday for signals on rates and the economic outlook.
February 17, 2026
Oil prices slide on U.S.-Iran talk progress; Brent hits two-week low before inventory data
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Oil prices slide on U.S.-Iran talk progress; Brent hits two-week low before inventory data

Brent crude fell 2.1% to $67.24 a barrel Tuesday after Iran signaled progress in nuclear talks with the U.S. The Strait of Hormuz saw temporary closures for Iranian military drills, while a drone attack caused a fire at Russia’s Ilsky refinery. Oil from Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field is gradually returning after an outage. Many Asian markets were closed for Lunar New Year, limiting early trading activity.
February 17, 2026
Gasoline prices today: UGA ETF ticks up even as RBOB slips on U.S.-Iran talk hopes
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Gasoline prices today: UGA ETF ticks up even as RBOB slips on U.S.-Iran talk hopes

NYMEX March RBOB gasoline slipped 0.1% to $1.9080 per gallon Tuesday, while U.S. average pump prices held at $2.917, AAA reported. Refiners Valero, Marathon, and Phillips 66 dropped 1%-2% as crude oil hit a two-week low on U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. California faces higher costs as it imports more gasoline amid refinery closures. A drone attack set fire to Russia’s Ilsky refinery, Russian officials said.
February 17, 2026
Mortgage rates today: 30-year near 6% as housing stocks slip before Fed minutes
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Mortgage rates today: 30-year near 6% as housing stocks slip before Fed minutes

U.S. mortgage rates hovered near 6% Tuesday, with the average 30-year fixed at 6.04%, as builder confidence slipped and homebuilder stocks fell. The NAHB/Wells Fargo index stayed below break-even for a 22nd month. Mortgage applications were flat last week, with more borrowers turning to FHA and adjustable-rate loans. The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF dropped 1.6% midday.
February 17, 2026
Natural gas price drops toward $3 as mild forecasts bite; traders eye next EIA storage report
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Natural gas price drops toward $3 as mild forecasts bite; traders eye next EIA storage report

U.S. natural gas futures dropped nearly 6% Tuesday, with the March Henry Hub contract settling at $3.056 per mmBtu, as forecasts turned milder and supply rebounded. Morgan Stanley noted a 29% price pullback in February, citing weaker heating demand and higher Lower 48 output. Traders now await Thursday’s U.S. storage data for signs of tightening LNG demand.
February 17, 2026
Bitcoin price today dips toward $67,000 as ETF outflows linger ahead of Fed minutes
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Bitcoin price today dips toward $67,000 as ETF outflows linger ahead of Fed minutes

Bitcoin fell 0.8% to around $67,400 Tuesday, tracking cautious sentiment across markets as traders awaited U.S. economic data. Digital asset funds saw $173 million in outflows last week, led by bitcoin and ether, according to CoinShares. Crypto-linked stocks were mixed, with Coinbase up 1.6% and Riot Platforms down 5.3%. Fed minutes and inflation data are due later this week.
February 17, 2026
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