News 17 February 2026

IRS reopens after Presidents Day — here’s how to check your refund and dodge long hold times
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IRS reopens after Presidents Day — here’s how to check your refund and dodge long hold times

IRS offices and phone lines reopened Tuesday after closing for Presidents Day, with officials warning of heavy call volume during the busy filing season. The agency urged taxpayers to use its online refund tracker, which updates daily, and reminded filers to have all tax records before submitting returns. Scammers often target taxpayers during this period, the IRS said.
February 17, 2026
Vale stock slips in premarket as U.S. trading resumes; iron ore near $100 keeps China in focus
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Vale stock slips in premarket as U.S. trading resumes; iron ore near $100 keeps China in focus

Vale’s U.S.-listed shares dropped 1.3% to $16.44 in premarket trading Tuesday, tracking iron ore futures near $100 a ton. The New York Stock Exchange reopened after a holiday closure. In Brazil, Vale shares also slipped as investors watched metals prices and upcoming U.S. economic data. The company’s next earnings report is set for April 28.
February 17, 2026
Palantir stock rises before the bell after 15-award sweep, with inflation data next in focus
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Palantir stock rises before the bell after 15-award sweep, with inflation data next in focus

Palantir shares rose 1.8% to $131.41 in premarket trading Tuesday after the company won 15 categories in Dresner Advisory Services’ 2025 innovation awards. The move came as U.S. equity futures slipped and software stocks faced pressure tied to shifts in artificial intelligence. Palantir highlighted wins in data engineering, cloud computing, and “agentic AI.” Traders watched for signs customers are sticking with AI platforms amid industry disruption.
February 17, 2026
Tesla stock slips in premarket as Full Self-Driving shifts to subscription-only; Fed minutes ahead
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Tesla stock slips in premarket as Full Self-Driving shifts to subscription-only; Fed minutes ahead

Tesla shares fell 1.1% to $413.05 in premarket trading Tuesday after the company dropped its $8,000 Full Self-Driving package in the U.S., leaving only a $99 monthly subscription. The move comes ahead of Federal Reserve minutes and an inflation report due this week. U.S. stock futures also edged lower, led by weakness in the Nasdaq 100.
February 17, 2026
Denison Mines stock slips premarket as Phoenix uranium build takes a step forward
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Denison Mines stock slips premarket as Phoenix uranium build takes a step forward

Denison Mines awarded Wood Canada a construction management contract for its Phoenix in-situ uranium mine in Saskatchewan, targeting a 24-month build. Denison shares fell 1.2% to $3.78 in U.S. premarket trading. Investors await a Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission decision on permits, which will determine the timing of Denison’s final investment decision.
February 17, 2026
Ondas (ONDS) stock price holds near $9.31 premarket after Hood River stake filing
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Ondas (ONDS) stock price holds near $9.31 premarket after Hood River stake filing

Ondas Inc shares traded near $9.31 premarket Tuesday after Hood River Capital’s stake fell to 4.71%, according to a new filing. The stock last closed up 3.79% following news of a multi-million-dollar Airobotics order from a European NATO customer. Ondas also disclosed a 13.5 million-share equity award for CEO Eric Brock and a prospectus covering resale of 528,652 shares. Next earnings report is due March 18.
February 17, 2026
DraftKings stock price (DKNG): Wells Fargo cuts target to $30 as Tuesday session nears
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DraftKings stock price (DKNG): Wells Fargo cuts target to $30 as Tuesday session nears

Wells Fargo cut its price target on DraftKings to $30 from $49 after the stock fell 13.51% to $21.76 last week, citing a more cautious outlook. DraftKings reported Q4 revenue of $1.99 billion, up 43%, and set 2026 guidance for $6.5–$6.9 billion in revenue. Legal scrutiny of its prediction markets business is rising. DraftKings will hold a virtual investor day on March 2.
February 17, 2026
Bradesco stock slides in U.S. premarket as Carnival shuts Brazil trading and app outage hits headlines
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Bradesco stock slides in U.S. premarket as Carnival shuts Brazil trading and app outage hits headlines

Banco Bradesco’s U.S.-listed shares fell 2.7% to $3.98 in premarket trading Tuesday after reports of outages in its digital banking services in Brazil during Carnival. The B3 exchange in Brazil remains closed for the holiday, leaving U.S. shares as one of the few ways for investors to trade the stock. Peers including Itau Unibanco also slipped in early U.S. trading.
February 17, 2026
Amazon stock (AMZN) dips again premarket as AI spending worries collide with a key inflation test
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Amazon stock (AMZN) dips again premarket as AI spending worries collide with a key inflation test

Amazon shares slipped 0.1% to $198.60 in premarket trading Tuesday, extending a nine-session losing streak and erasing about $343 billion in market value this year. The stock has dropped 18% since Feb. 2 as investors react to Amazon’s planned $200 billion capital spending on AI and cloud infrastructure. U.S. index futures also edged lower after the holiday weekend.
February 17, 2026
Pinterest stock heads into Tuesday’s open near six-year lows after tariff-hit outlook rattles PINS
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Pinterest stock heads into Tuesday’s open near six-year lows after tariff-hit outlook rattles PINS

Pinterest shares were set to reopen Tuesday near a six-year low after closing at $15.42, down 16.8%. The company forecast first-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates, citing reduced ad spending by large retailers facing tariff uncertainty. Pinterest recently announced job cuts and a board addition, naming Ulta Beauty CEO Kecia Steelman as a director. Investors are watching upcoming retailer earnings for signs of further ad budget changes.
February 17, 2026
Intel stock price ticks up in premarket as Wall Street returns, inflation data next
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Intel stock price ticks up in premarket as Wall Street returns, inflation data next

Intel shares gained 0.6% to $46.79 in premarket trading Tuesday, with no company-specific news cited. U.S. stock futures slipped as investors awaited Friday’s inflation data and weighed ongoing concerns about AI-driven disruption. Intel last warned of server chip shortages and slower first-quarter sales. Supply delays for server CPUs in China remain in focus.
February 17, 2026
Grab (GRAB) stock slides in premarket as Wall Street reopens and investors weigh its 2026 outlook
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Grab (GRAB) stock slides in premarket as Wall Street reopens and investors weigh its 2026 outlook

Grab shares fell about 3% to $4.13 in premarket trading Tuesday after the company last week forecast 2026 revenue below analyst estimates. The Southeast Asian platform posted its first full-year net profit and announced a $500 million buyback. Grab also agreed to acquire U.S. digital investing firm Stash Financial for up to $425 million, pending regulatory approval.
February 17, 2026
Rivian stock holds near $18 in premarket as March 12 R2 update looms
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Rivian stock holds near $18 in premarket as March 12 R2 update looms

Rivian shares were steady in premarket trading Tuesday after closing up 26.6% at $17.73, the biggest jump in months. Investors are focused on the March 12 reveal of the lower-cost R2 model, with first deliveries set for Q2 2026. Rivian reported $120 million gross profit in Q4 and guided for 62,000–67,000 deliveries in 2026. Amazon now operates over 30,000 Rivian electric vans in the U.S.
February 17, 2026
Datavault AI stock jumps premarket after DVLT lifts 2025 revenue estimate to $38-$40 million
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Datavault AI stock jumps premarket after DVLT lifts 2025 revenue estimate to $38-$40 million

Datavault AI Inc (DVLT) shares jumped 11% to $0.79 premarket after raising its preliminary 2025 revenue estimate to $38–$40 million, citing tech-licensing and tokenization services. The company reaffirmed a $200 million target for 2026 and plans to distribute one warrant per 60 shares on Feb. 23, pending board approval. Audited 2025 results are due next month.
February 17, 2026
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