News 26 February 2026

GE Vernova stock slides on hot inflation data as rate worries return — what to watch next

GE Vernova stock slides on hot inflation data as rate worries return — what to watch next

GE Vernova shares fell about 1.5% to $863 Friday as U.S. producer prices rose more than expected, fueling concerns over prolonged high interest rates. The company recently completed a $5.3 billion purchase of Prolec GE and lifted its 2026 revenue outlook to $44–45 billion, but warned of continued wind unit losses. Investors await its first-quarter earnings on April 22.
February 27, 2026
Figma stock slips in early trade after two-day rally as insider filings hit tape

Figma stock slips in early trade after two-day rally as insider filings hit tape

Figma shares fell 0.9% to $30.96 in early Thursday trading, paring gains after two days of double-digit rallies. Director Andrew Reed disclosed buying over 554,000 shares last week, while a Form 144 flagged potential insider sales. The moves follow Figma’s strong fourth-quarter results and ahead of planned pricing changes in March. Investors await the next earnings report on May 14.
February 26, 2026
AXT (AXTI) stock slips premarket after a 44% two-day surge — export permits and Nvidia’s outlook in focus

AXT (AXTI) stock slips premarket after a 44% two-day surge — export permits and Nvidia’s outlook in focus

AXT Inc shares fell 2.4% to $39.99 in premarket trading Thursday after a 44% rally over two days. The company, which makes indium phosphide substrates used in AI infrastructure, faces uncertainty over Chinese export permits. AXT trimmed its Q4 revenue outlook in January citing permit delays. Next quarterly results are due April 23.
February 26, 2026
Photronics stock (PLAB) steadies premarket after 15% earnings jump — what to watch next

Photronics stock (PLAB) steadies premarket after 15% earnings jump — what to watch next

Photronics shares rose 0.3% premarket Thursday after a 14.7% surge Wednesday, closing at $43.57. The company reported first-quarter revenue up 6.1% to $225.1 million and GAAP net income of $42.9 million. Second-quarter revenue guidance was $212–$220 million, with non-GAAP EPS of $0.49–$0.55. Investors await management’s Feb. 27 call for updates on chip and display demand.
February 26, 2026
AMD stock price dips in premarket as Meta mega-deal meets dilution questions and a fresh Nutanix tie-up

AMD stock price dips in premarket as Meta mega-deal meets dilution questions and a fresh Nutanix tie-up

AMD shares fell 1.3% to $208.15 in premarket trading Thursday after a two-day AI-driven rally. The drop follows news of a multi-year Meta supply deal involving warrants for up to 160 million AMD shares, and a $150 million investment in Nutanix. Investors remain cautious about AI monetization and dilution risks tied to the Meta agreement. U.S. stock index futures showed little movement after Nvidia’s earnings.
February 26, 2026
American Airlines stock on storm watch: 4,000 extra seats, oil dip and what AAL traders track next

American Airlines stock on storm watch: 4,000 extra seats, oil dip and what AAL traders track next

American Airlines restored key Northeast flights and added over 4,000 seats after Winter Storm Hernando, but shares were little changed in premarket trading Thursday. U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,000 flights Tuesday. Oil fell about 1% after a 16-million-barrel U.S. inventory build, easing some pressure on airline fuel costs. American shares closed Wednesday at $13.32, up 1.29%.
February 26, 2026
Ocado job cuts: 1,000 roles to go in £150m shake-up as shares slide

Ocado job cuts: 1,000 roles to go in £150m shake-up as shares slide

Ocado will cut about 1,000 jobs, mainly in UK technology and support roles, to save £150 million and steady cash flow. The UK grocery joint venture with Marks & Spencer is unaffected. Shares dropped sharply after the announcement. Ocado reported a 59% rise in underlying earnings to £178 million but faces pressure after partner warehouse closures in North America.
February 26, 2026
UiPath stock price today: PATH edges up premarket as “agentic AI” standards push meets fresh competition

UiPath stock price today: PATH edges up premarket as “agentic AI” standards push meets fresh competition

UiPath shares rose 0.2% to $9.96 in Thursday premarket trading after joining the Agentic AI Foundation as a Gold member. The company will work on open standards for AI agents as investors await its March 11 earnings. UiPath stock closed Wednesday down 1.6% at $9.94, with 52.5 million shares traded. Software stocks remain volatile amid scrutiny over AI monetization.
February 26, 2026
Blue Owl Capital (OWL) stock price flat in premarket after 6% rebound — what investors watch next

Blue Owl Capital (OWL) stock price flat in premarket after 6% rebound — what investors watch next

Blue Owl Capital shares held near $11.35 in premarket trading Thursday after a 5.8% jump Wednesday, remaining far below last year’s $22.25 high. Deutsche Bank downgraded the stock to “Hold” and cut its price target to $10, citing weaker net flows in retail credit. Blue Owl recently altered liquidity terms for its private debt fund OBDC II but said it is not halting investor withdrawals. The company’s next dividend is due March 2.
February 26, 2026
MARA stock in focus ahead of earnings as bitcoin rebounds and new incentive plan details land

MARA stock in focus ahead of earnings as bitcoin rebounds and new incentive plan details land

MARA Holdings shares fell 1.2% to $8.57 after hours Wednesday, while bitcoin rose 4% to $68,200 early Thursday. A regulatory filing showed MARA updated its equity plan, tying performance awards to 2026 targets for megawatt capacity and recurring revenue. Zacks expects a Q4 2025 loss of 23 cents per share on $223.9 million revenue. MARA reports results after the close Thursday.
February 26, 2026
Engie share price hits 17-year high on $14bn UK Power Networks buy — what investors watch next

Engie share price hits 17-year high on $14bn UK Power Networks buy — what investors watch next

Engie shares jumped nearly 8% to 29.7 euros, the highest since 2009, after agreeing to buy UK Power Networks for £10.5 billion. The deal marks Engie’s largest acquisition and comes as the company reported a 1% drop in 2025 earnings. Funding plans and dividends are under scrutiny ahead of an April 29 shareholder vote. The board proposed Jean-Pierre Clamadieu remain chairman until 2027, with Michel Giannuzzi set to succeed him.
February 26, 2026
UWMC stock slides again before the bell as UWM guidance, insider sales stay in focus

UWMC stock slides again before the bell as UWM guidance, insider sales stay in focus

UWM Holdings shares slipped 0.2% to $4.15 premarket after an 8.8% drop Wednesday, following a weak first-quarter revenue forecast and a surge in refinance originations. An SEC filing showed CEO Mat Ishbia’s vehicle sold over 1.2 million shares this week. UWM reported Q4 revenue of $945.2 million and net income of $164.5 million, with a $0.10 dividend declared. Rocket Companies reports results Thursday.
February 26, 2026
Intel stock today: INTC slips in premarket as SambaNova AI pact meets Nvidia earnings reality check

Intel stock today: INTC slips in premarket as SambaNova AI pact meets Nvidia earnings reality check

Intel shares fell 0.7% to $46.54 in premarket trading Thursday after a two-day rise. The move follows news of a multi-year AI inference partnership with SambaNova Systems, which just raised $350 million. Nvidia’s strong results failed to boost chip stocks broadly, with U.S. futures little changed. Intel stock remains 14% below its January 52-week high.
February 26, 2026
Nvidia stock (NVDA) edges up in premarket after $78B outlook — but investors press on cash returns

Nvidia stock (NVDA) edges up in premarket after $78B outlook — but investors press on cash returns

Nvidia reported a 73% jump in quarterly revenue to $68.1 billion and forecast first-quarter sales of $78 billion, excluding China data-center compute revenue. Shares rose 0.6% premarket after the results, but U.S. stock index futures were little changed. Nvidia returned $41.1 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2026 and declared a $0.01 quarterly dividend. Two customers made up 36% of fiscal 2026 sales.
February 26, 2026
ImmunityBio (IBRX) stock rebounds premarket after 17% slide as insider sales, big holder filing draw focus

ImmunityBio (IBRX) stock rebounds premarket after 17% slide as insider sales, big holder filing draw focus

ImmunityBio shares rose 4.2% to $9.94 in premarket trading Thursday after plunging 17.4% the previous day. SEC filings showed directors Barry J. Simon and Christobel Selecky sold shares last week under pre-arranged plans. Cambridge Equities LP disclosed a 25.5% stake. Investors await updates on Anktiva and upcoming medical meetings.
February 26, 2026
IQE share price jumps 20% as takeover-code filings keep investors glued to the tape

IQE share price jumps 20% as takeover-code filings keep investors glued to the tape

IQE shares surged 20% to 19.28 pence in London on Thursday, hitting a year high amid heavy trading and ongoing takeover speculation. The company remains in an offer period under the UK Takeover Code, with new position disclosures from River Global Investors and Deutsche Bank. IQE last reported it was considering non-binding offers for the group and certain assets. About 55 million shares changed hands by 11:39 a.m. GMT.
February 26, 2026
Celsius (CELH) stock jumps in premarket after Q4 earnings; margins and PepsiCo integration back in focus

Celsius (CELH) stock jumps in premarket after Q4 earnings; margins and PepsiCo integration back in focus

Celsius Holdings shares jumped 17% in premarket trading after reporting fourth-quarter revenue up 117% to $721.6 million and full-year revenue up 86% to $2.52 billion. Adjusted diluted EPS for the quarter was $0.26, beating Wall Street estimates. Gross margin fell to 47.4% due to integration costs and distributor changes. Management will discuss results on a webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET.
February 26, 2026
Everpure stock price jumps premarket as PSTG lifts FY27 outlook after $1 billion quarter

Everpure stock price jumps premarket as PSTG lifts FY27 outlook after $1 billion quarter

Everpure shares jumped 6.2% to $78.15 in U.S. premarket trading after reporting fiscal Q4 revenue of $1.1 billion, up 20%. Subscription ARR rose 16% to $1.9 billion, and RPO climbed 40% to $3.7 billion. The company forecast fiscal 2027 revenue of $4.3–$4.4 billion. Everpure will begin trading under its new name on March 5, keeping the PSTG ticker.
February 26, 2026
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