News 16 February 2026

D-Wave Quantum stock price jumps before earnings after federal-agency partnership headline
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D-Wave Quantum stock price jumps before earnings after federal-agency partnership headline

D-Wave Quantum shares rose 7.4% to $21.10 in early premarket trading Thursday after a 5.4% gain Wednesday. The move follows news of a co-selling partnership with Unissant targeting U.S. federal agencies. D-Wave is set to report quarterly and full-year results before the bell, with a call at 8 a.m. ET. Analysts expect a loss of about 6 cents per share on $3.72 million in revenue.
February 26, 2026
Salesforce stock price: CRM heads into Tuesday with Cimulate deal in view and earnings next week
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Salesforce stock price: CRM heads into Tuesday with Cimulate deal in view and earnings next week

Salesforce shares closed Friday up 2.3% at $189.72 ahead of next week’s quarterly results and product updates. U.S. stock markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, reopening Tuesday. Salesforce last week agreed to acquire AI firm Cimulate to boost its commerce platform. Investors remain divided over whether AI tools will drive growth or disrupt software pricing.
February 16, 2026
Oracle stock set for Tuesday test as class-action deadline and AI funding plan linger
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Oracle stock set for Tuesday test as class-action deadline and AI funding plan linger

Oracle shareholders face an April 6 deadline to seek lead-plaintiff status in a securities-fraud class action, with the case filed Feb. 3 in Delaware federal court against the company and top executives. Oracle shares closed at $160.14 on Friday, up 2.3%. Markets were shut Monday for Washington’s Birthday. Investors await Tuesday trading and Oracle’s March 9 earnings for updates on its $45–$50 billion cloud funding plan.
February 16, 2026
UnitedHealth stock pauses for a holiday — new Medicare Advantage numbers set up the next move
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UnitedHealth stock pauses for a holiday — new Medicare Advantage numbers set up the next move

UnitedHealth Group shares climbed 3.1% to $293.19 Friday, with 10.3 million shares traded before U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day. New federal data show Medicare Advantage enrollment growth slowing to 3% year over year, raising questions about managed-care margins. Peers like Humana have flagged profit pressure after lower government quality scores. Investors await CMS updates on 2027 rates, due by April 6.
February 16, 2026
Walmart stock price in focus: WMT heads into earnings as investors rotate out of big tech
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Walmart stock price in focus: WMT heads into earnings as investors rotate out of big tech

Walmart shares closed at $133.89 Friday, up 0.2%, ahead of its fiscal fourth-quarter results due Feb. 19. U.S. markets were shut Monday for Presidents Day, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures posting small gains. Walmart’s valuation reached about $1.07 trillion after adding $179 billion in 2026. Investors await guidance on consumer demand and margins amid heightened expectations.
February 16, 2026
Johnson & Johnson stock faces a Tuesday test after talc verdict as U.S. markets shut
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Johnson & Johnson stock faces a Tuesday test after talc verdict as U.S. markets shut

A Pennsylvania jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $250,000 in a talc-related ovarian cancer case Friday, including $200,000 in punitive damages. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day; JNJ last traded at $243.45, down 0.45%, and was indicated higher after hours. The company plans to appeal and faces over 67,000 talc lawsuits. Its next $1.30 dividend goes ex-dividend Feb. 24.
February 16, 2026
Arista Networks stock faces Tuesday test after post-earnings surge — what to watch next
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Arista Networks stock faces Tuesday test after post-earnings surge — what to watch next

Arista Networks shares jumped 4.8% to $141.59 Friday after quarterly results showed 29% revenue growth and over $1 billion in net income. U.S. markets were closed Monday for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. Investors are watching if the AI-networking rally holds after the holiday. Arista guided first-quarter revenue to about $2.6 billion.
February 16, 2026
Netflix stock faces Tuesday test after report Warner Bros rethinks Paramount talks
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Netflix stock faces Tuesday test after report Warner Bros rethinks Paramount talks

Netflix shares closed up 1.3% at $76.87 on Friday before U.S. markets shut for Presidents Day. A report that Warner Bros Discovery may reopen talks with Paramount Skydance threatens to complicate Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner assets. U.S. trading resumes Tuesday, with investors awaiting any response from Netflix and updates from Warner’s board.
February 16, 2026
Visa stock price: What to watch after the 3% drop and Europe’s fresh payments warning
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Visa stock price: What to watch after the 3% drop and Europe’s fresh payments warning

Visa shares closed down 3.1% at $314.08 ahead of the Presidents Day market holiday. Investors are watching for regulatory developments after European officials raised concerns over reliance on non-EU payment networks. Visa’s board recently approved a new exchange offer for certain share classes, pending litigation outcomes and SEC review. Trading resumes Tuesday.
February 16, 2026
Coinbase stock heads into Tuesday test after 16% surge as markets shut for Presidents Day
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Coinbase stock heads into Tuesday test after 16% surge as markets shut for Presidents Day

Coinbase shares jumped 16.5% to $164.32 Friday after the company expanded its repurchase authorization by $2 billion, despite reporting a $666.7 million quarterly loss. Bitcoin slipped 0.4% Monday with U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day. ARK Invest bought about $15 million in Coinbase stock after the rally. Coinbase reported $11.3 billion in cash and $727.4 million in subscription revenue.
February 16, 2026
AppLovin stock in focus: APP set for Tuesday test after holiday as shares try to steady
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AppLovin stock in focus: APP set for Tuesday test after holiday as shares try to steady

AppLovin shares closed at $390.55 on Friday, up 6.4% after a 20% drop Thursday, but remain down 17% since Feb. 10. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday alongside key economic data. Investors are watching if AppLovin’s rebound holds after volatile trading and mixed analyst views on margins and competition. The company reported Q4 revenue of $1.66 billion and net income of $1.10 billion.
February 16, 2026
Applied Materials stock pauses on Presidents Day after AMAT’s 8% jump — what’s next for the chip-tool maker
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Applied Materials stock pauses on Presidents Day after AMAT’s 8% jump — what’s next for the chip-tool maker

Applied Materials shares closed up 8.1% at $354.91 on Friday after the company projected stronger-than-expected second-quarter revenue and profit. The rally came as analysts raised price targets, citing demand for AI-related chip equipment. U.S. markets will remain closed Monday for Presidents Day, pausing trading after Applied agreed to pay $252 million over illegal exports to China.
February 16, 2026
AMD stock in focus: TCS partnership puts ‘Helios’ AI plan for India on the tape
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AMD stock in focus: TCS partnership puts ‘Helios’ AI plan for India on the tape

AMD and Tata Consultancy Services announced an expanded partnership to build rack-scale AI systems in India using AMD’s “Helios” platform. Shares last closed at $207.32 on Friday, up 0.67%, with U.S. markets shut Monday for Presidents Day. Investors await Tuesday’s open for market reaction. No financial terms or revenue timeline were disclosed.
February 16, 2026
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