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
ZIM stock could jump toward $35 as Hapag-Lloyd agrees $4.2 billion takeover
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ZIM stock could jump toward $35 as Hapag-Lloyd agrees $4.2 billion takeover

Hapag-Lloyd will buy ZIM Integrated Shipping Services for $35 per share in cash, valuing the NYSE-listed firm at $4.2 billion. U.S. markets were closed for Presidents Day, delaying trading in ZIM’s shares until Tuesday. The deal requires shareholder and regulatory approvals, including Israeli government sign-off. ZIM last traded at $22.20, well below the offer price.
February 16, 2026
AI stocks head into Tuesday reopen as Nvidia, Microsoft slide and “AI spend” doubts linger
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AI stocks head into Tuesday reopen as Nvidia, Microsoft slide and “AI spend” doubts linger

U.S. stock markets were closed Monday for Presidents Day, pausing trading in AI-linked megacaps that have lost value this year amid doubts over costly AI infrastructure spending. Nvidia’s February 25 earnings are seen as the next key event for investors. In the last session before the holiday, Nvidia fell 2.2%, Alphabet dropped 1.1%, and Meta lost 1.5%. AI sector sentiment remains tense ahead of Tuesday’s market reopen.
February 16, 2026
XRP price today: Ripple token holds $1.48 as Standard Chartered slashes 2026 target
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XRP price today: Ripple token holds $1.48 as Standard Chartered slashes 2026 target

XRP held near $1.48 after Standard Chartered cut its end-2026 price target to $2.80 from $8, citing broader digital asset weakness. U.S. markets were closed for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. XRP traded between $1.45 and $1.51 in the past 24 hours, with $3.4 billion in volume. Investors await Federal Reserve minutes and key U.S. economic data later this week.
February 16, 2026
Bitcoin slips under $70,000 on holiday trade as Fed minutes and U.S. GDP loom
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Bitcoin slips under $70,000 on holiday trade as Fed minutes and U.S. GDP loom

Bitcoin slipped below $70,000 Monday, trading near $68,382 as U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day and investors awaited Federal Reserve minutes and key economic data later this week. Ether fell 3.9% to $1,982 and XRP dropped 5.9%. Strategy said it could cover its debt even if bitcoin falls to $8,000. U.S. GDP and PCE inflation reports are due Friday.
February 16, 2026
Silver price today: spot silver drops to $75.83 as dollar firms in holiday-thinned trade
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Silver price today: spot silver drops to $75.83 as dollar firms in holiday-thinned trade

Spot silver fell 2% to $75.83 an ounce in thin holiday trade Monday, with U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day. The dollar index edged up to 97.06, pressuring metals as traders awaited Fed minutes due Feb. 18. The iShares Silver Trust ETF last closed at $70.04 on Friday. Liquidity remained limited with several Asian markets also shut for Lunar New Year.
February 16, 2026
Microsoft stock (MSFT) pauses at $401 as AI spending doubts linger — what to watch next
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Microsoft stock (MSFT) pauses at $401 as AI spending doubts linger — what to watch next

Microsoft shares closed at $401.32 on Friday, down about 17% year-to-date and erasing roughly $613 billion in market value. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Presidents Day. Investors remain focused on upcoming U.S. inflation data and Nvidia’s results, as Microsoft faces pressure over AI spending, slower cloud growth, and increased regulatory scrutiny.
February 16, 2026
Amazon stock: $343 billion wiped off value as AI spending fears hang over Tuesday’s reopen
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Amazon stock: $343 billion wiped off value as AI spending fears hang over Tuesday’s reopen

Amazon shares have dropped 13.85% in 2026, erasing about $343 billion in market value as investors question heavy AI spending. The company closed Friday at $198.79, with markets shut Monday for Presidents Day. Amazon plans $200 billion in capital expenditures this year while free cash flow has fallen to $11.2 billion. Markets reopen Tuesday with traders watching Fed minutes and U.S. economic data.
February 16, 2026
Apple stock set for Tuesday reboot as March 4 event invite lands after AAPL’s rough week
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Apple stock set for Tuesday reboot as March 4 event invite lands after AAPL’s rough week

Apple shares closed at $255.78 on Friday, down 2.3% for the day and nearly 8% for the week. The company has scheduled a “special Apple Experience” event for March 4 in New York. Apple’s market value has dropped about $256 billion since the start of 2026, now at $3.76 trillion. The week ahead includes Walmart earnings and key U.S. economic data releases.
February 16, 2026
Sandisk stock price: what could move SNDK after Presidents Day as Fed minutes, Nvidia results loom
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Sandisk stock price: what could move SNDK after Presidents Day as Fed minutes, Nvidia results loom

Sandisk shares closed down 0.5% at $626.56 on Friday ahead of a market pause for Presidents Day. The stock traded in a wide range as investors reassessed AI spending and its impact on storage demand. Sandisk forecast third-quarter revenue of $4.40–$4.80 billion, citing increased SSD deployments linked to AI infrastructure. The Federal Reserve minutes and Nvidia’s upcoming results may influence trading this week.
February 16, 2026
Tesla stock price in focus after FSD subscription switch as TSLA heads into post-holiday trade
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Tesla stock price in focus after FSD subscription switch as TSLA heads into post-holiday trade

Tesla has ended U.S. sales of its Full Self-Driving feature as a one-time purchase, shifting to a $99 monthly subscription, Business Insider reported. Tesla shares last closed at $417.44, up 0.1%, with U.S. markets shut Monday for Washington’s Birthday. The stock reopens Tuesday as traders await retail sales data and Fed minutes for direction on rates.
February 16, 2026
Nvidia (NVDA) stock: Blackwell Ultra test data lands as AI spending worries shadow the next session
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Nvidia (NVDA) stock: Blackwell Ultra test data lands as AI spending worries shadow the next session

Nvidia said its new Blackwell Ultra platform delivers up to 50 times higher inference throughput per megawatt than its previous generation, as major cloud providers begin deploying the technology. Nvidia shares last closed at $182.81, down 2.21%, amid investor concerns over AI spending and an $89.67 billion drop in market value since January. U.S. markets were closed Monday for Presidents Day. AMD announced a new AI data center partnership in India.
February 16, 2026
Thermo Fisher stock slips into Presidents Day break as TMO extends slide — what investors watch next
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Thermo Fisher stock slips into Presidents Day break as TMO extends slide — what investors watch next

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares closed at $504.82 Friday, down nearly 1% and marking a four-session slide ahead of Monday’s market holiday. The company’s stock has dropped about 6.5% since Feb. 10. Thermo Fisher recently priced $3.8 billion in senior notes to help fund its pending $9.4 billion Clario acquisition, which remains subject to regulatory approval. Investors await Tuesday’s market reopen and key U.S. economic data next week.
February 16, 2026
Chevron stock price: Greece gas deal sets up CVX for Tuesday trade
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Chevron stock price: Greece gas deal sets up CVX for Tuesday trade

Chevron and Helleniq Energy signed leases Monday to explore for natural gas in four deep-water blocks off Greece, covering 47,000 square kilometers. Chevron shares last closed up 0.73% at $183.74 on Friday, with U.S. markets shut Monday for Presidents Day. Oil prices rose, with Brent settling at $68.65 a barrel. Investors await U.S.-Iran talks Tuesday and an OPEC+ policy meeting March 1.
February 16, 2026
Boeing stock price: What to watch after Presidents Day as the 737 ramp comes back into view
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Boeing stock price: What to watch after Presidents Day as the 737 ramp comes back into view

Boeing shares closed up 1.51% at $242.96 Friday, ahead of a U.S. market holiday. The company delivered 46 jets in January and logged 103 net new orders, outpacing Airbus. Boeing plans a 15% output increase over 18 months, with a fourth 737 MAX line opening midsummer. Cash flow projections for 2026 hinge on resolving certification delays and ramping production.
February 16, 2026
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