Stock Market 19 February 2026

Merck (MRK) stock price jumps after Keytruda survival data; Gardasil layoffs in focus next week
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Merck (MRK) stock price jumps after Keytruda survival data; Gardasil layoffs in focus next week

Merck shares closed up 3.8% Friday after reporting Keytruda cut the risk of death by 18% in a late-stage ovarian cancer trial. The company will lay off about 150 workers at a North Carolina Gardasil plant amid weak vaccine demand in China. Investors await management remarks at a March 3 health-care conference. Keytruda accounts for nearly half of Merck’s revenue, with major patents expiring from 2028.
February 28, 2026
Tempus AI (TEM) stock pops again as new cancer algorithm, analyst calls hit ahead of earnings
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Tempus AI (TEM) stock pops again as new cancer algorithm, analyst calls hit ahead of earnings

Tempus AI shares rose about 1.2% to $56.81 in premarket trading Thursday after a 6.9% gain Wednesday. The company launched an HRD-RNA algorithm to identify cancer patients likely to respond to certain drugs. Mizuho and Baird began coverage with Outperform ratings and bullish price targets. The new algorithm is available for research use only, with clinical rollout expected later this year.
February 19, 2026
Crown Castle stock (CCI) steadies in premarket after 5% slide as analysts, rates loom
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Crown Castle stock (CCI) steadies in premarket after 5% slide as analysts, rates loom

Crown Castle shares traded near $87.43 premarket Thursday after a 4.8% drop in the prior session. Barclays lowered its price target to $91 and maintained an Equalweight rating. The company faces investor scrutiny over interest rates, a $3.5 billion DISH payment dispute, and a restructuring plan with $30 million in charges and a 20% workforce cut.
February 19, 2026
Coupang stock pops premarket as South Korea watchdog seen ruling out shutdown risk
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Coupang stock pops premarket as South Korea watchdog seen ruling out shutdown risk

Coupang shares rose 3.6% in U.S. premarket trading after a report said South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission does not see grounds to suspend the company’s business following a major data breach. The regulator told lawmakers a shutdown would require proof of misuse and direct consumer harm. Coupang will report fourth-quarter results on Feb. 26. Police and other agencies continue to investigate the breach and its fallout.
February 19, 2026
Airbus stock slides on Pratt & Whitney engine crunch — what AIR.PA investors watch next
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Airbus stock slides on Pratt & Whitney engine crunch — what AIR.PA investors watch next

Airbus shares dropped 6.3% in Paris after the company cut its 2027 A320-family jet production target, citing engine shortages from Pratt & Whitney. The planemaker now aims for 70–75 jets a month by end-2027, down from 75. Airbus reported 2025 revenue of €73.4 billion and adjusted operating profit of €7.1 billion, delivering 793 aircraft. The board proposed a €3.20 dividend per share, payable April 23.
February 19, 2026
Lemonade stock jumps 5.6% in premarket ahead of earnings — what LMND traders are watching
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Lemonade stock jumps 5.6% in premarket ahead of earnings — what LMND traders are watching

Lemonade shares jumped 5.6% to $69.39 in premarket trading ahead of its quarterly results due Thursday. Analysts expect a loss of 39 cents per share on $216.3 million revenue. Investors are watching loss ratios, premium growth, and updates on the path to profitability. The company recently expanded its auto insurance, including a partnership with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software.
February 19, 2026
Booking stock rises in premarket after profit beat; dividend hike and April split in focus
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Booking stock rises in premarket after profit beat; dividend hike and April split in focus

Booking Holdings shares rose 3% in premarket trading after fourth-quarter profit and revenue beat estimates. The company reported adjusted profit of $48.80 per share and $6.35 billion in revenue, with gross bookings up 16% to $43 billion. Booking forecast 14%-16% gross bookings growth for Q1 and mid-teens adjusted earnings growth for 2026. The board approved a 25-for-1 stock split and raised the quarterly dividend to $10.50 per share.
February 19, 2026
Sensex dives 1,236 points, Nifty ends under 25,500: what drove today’s Dalal Street selloff
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Sensex dives 1,236 points, Nifty ends under 25,500: what drove today’s Dalal Street selloff

Mumbai’s Sensex dropped 1.48% to 82,498.14 and Nifty 50 fell 1.41% to 25,454.35 on Thursday, erasing ₹5.3 lakh crore in market value. Autos, capital goods, and realty stocks led declines as all sectoral indices closed lower. Traders cited Fed rate uncertainty, higher crude prices, and geopolitical tensions. India VIX jumped above 13, signaling increased volatility.
February 19, 2026
Block stock price today: XYZ steadies before open after 5.5% jump as Cantor cuts target
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Block stock price today: XYZ steadies before open after 5.5% jump as Cantor cuts target

Block shares slipped 0.02% to $53.59 in premarket trading Thursday after a 5.5% gain Wednesday. Cantor Fitzgerald cut its price target to $70 from $87, citing lower payment sector valuations, but kept an Overweight rating. Block reports fourth-quarter results after market close on Feb. 26. Investors await updates on Square payment volume and Cash App trends.
February 19, 2026
Rackspace stock slips in premarket after Palantir AI tie-up sparked 227% jump
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Rackspace stock slips in premarket after Palantir AI tie-up sparked 227% jump

Rackspace Technology shares dropped 7.3% to $1.27 in premarket trading Thursday, after soaring 226.97% on Wednesday following a partnership announcement with Palantir Technologies. The companies did not disclose financial terms but said Rackspace will scale its Palantir-trained engineering team from 30 to over 250 in a year. Investors await Rackspace’s Feb. 26 earnings for further details.
February 19, 2026
ImmunityBio (IBRX) stock price spikes 42% on EU Anktiva nod — what traders watch next
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ImmunityBio (IBRX) stock price spikes 42% on EU Anktiva nod — what traders watch next

ImmunityBio shares slipped 0.5% to $8.50 premarket Thursday after surging 41.9% on news the European Commission granted conditional marketing authorization for its bladder cancer therapy Anktiva plus BCG. The approval allows commercial rollout across 30 European countries for adults with BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Trading volume spiked to 78 million shares after the announcement.
February 19, 2026
Carvana stock rebounds in premarket after earnings-driven drop puts costs back in focus
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Carvana stock rebounds in premarket after earnings-driven drop puts costs back in focus

Carvana shares rose 3.1% to $361.53 in premarket trading Thursday after a more than 20% drop late Wednesday on weaker-than-expected profit. Quarterly expenses climbed to $2.16 billion, driven by higher reconditioning and depreciation costs. The company sold 163,522 retail units in the fourth quarter, up 43%. Net income reached $951 million, including a $618 million tax-related gain.
February 19, 2026
Occidental Petroleum stock set for action after earnings beat, dividend lift and debt talk
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Occidental Petroleum stock set for action after earnings beat, dividend lift and debt talk

Occidental Petroleum held near $47 in premarket after raising its quarterly dividend by over 8% and reporting adjusted fourth-quarter earnings of 31 cents per share, beating estimates. The company posted a net loss of $68 million but cited $315 million in adjusted income, with charges tied to the OxyChem sale. Oil prices rose again Thursday, adding momentum for energy stocks.
February 19, 2026
Figma stock jumps in premarket after upbeat 2026 outlook lifts FIG shares
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Figma stock jumps in premarket after upbeat 2026 outlook lifts FIG shares

Figma shares jumped about 15% in premarket trading Thursday after the company reported fourth-quarter revenue up 40% to $303.8 million and issued a 2026 outlook above forecasts. The stock traded at $27.79 before the open, up from Wednesday’s $24.19 close. Figma posted a quarterly net loss of $226.6 million but highlighted strong demand and expanded AI features. Investors await the opening bell to gauge if the rally holds.
February 19, 2026
DoorDash stock jumps in premarket on upbeat order-value outlook as investors weigh 2026 tech spend
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DoorDash stock jumps in premarket on upbeat order-value outlook as investors weigh 2026 tech spend

DoorDash shares jumped 7% premarket Thursday after the company projected first-quarter order value above Wall Street forecasts. The company expects adjusted EBITDA of $675 million to $775 million, below analyst estimates, citing heavy investment in a global tech rebuild. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 38% to $4.0 billion and net income reached $213 million.
February 19, 2026
DoorDash (DASH) stock price whipsaws after hours on Q1 outlook — what investors watch next
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DoorDash (DASH) stock price whipsaws after hours on Q1 outlook — what investors watch next

DoorDash shares closed up 7% at $173.38 before volatile after-hours moves, after forecasting first-quarter marketplace gross order value of $31.0–$31.8 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $675–$775 million. Wall Street had expected GOV of $29.61 billion and higher EBITDA. December quarter orders rose 32% to 903 million, with revenue up 38% to $3.96 billion and net income at $213 million. Costs climbed as DoorDash invested in tech and international expansion.
February 19, 2026
Visa stock price today: V ticks up after-hours as analyst upgrade collides with Europe’s payments push
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Visa stock price today: V ticks up after-hours as analyst upgrade collides with Europe’s payments push

Visa Inc shares rose 0.25% to $320.30 in after-hours trading Wednesday after Freedom Capital Markets upgraded the stock to Buy. President of Technology Rajat Taneja exercised 35,537 performance shares and sold 17,610 to cover taxes, SEC filings showed. Visa’s Dutch partner Quantoz became a direct principal member, enabling it to issue virtual Visa cards. Mastercard and American Express closed higher, up 1.2% and 0.5% respectively.
February 19, 2026
Coinbase stock slips after hours as ARK adds shares and Armstrong pushes back on “misunderstood” label
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Coinbase stock slips after hours as ARK adds shares and Armstrong pushes back on “misunderstood” label

Coinbase shares fell 1.2% to $164.05 in after-hours trading Wednesday after a volatile session. ARK Invest disclosed a fresh purchase of 41,453 Coinbase shares worth about $6.81 million. Bitcoin dropped 1.6% to $66,461, weighing on crypto-linked stocks. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. core PCE inflation data for the next market move.
February 19, 2026
Netflix stock price ticks up as Warner Bros deal hits crunch time, DOJ scrutiny looms
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Netflix stock price ticks up as Warner Bros deal hits crunch time, DOJ scrutiny looms

Netflix shares rose 1.2% to $77.99 as the Justice Department questioned theater chains about its bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s assets. Warner Bros rejected Paramount’s $30-a-share hostile offer but left room for talks, while backing the Netflix deal. Both companies have filed antitrust paperwork and set a March 20 shareholder vote. Paramount faces a Feb. 23 deadline to raise its bid.
February 19, 2026
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