Stock Market 18 February 2026 - 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
Carvana stock drops after hours after earnings — record sales, but costs and outlook rattle CVNA
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Carvana stock drops after hours after earnings — record sales, but costs and outlook rattle CVNA

Carvana shares fell 14.8% to $308.10 in after-hours trading after fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA missed estimates, despite record revenue of $5.603 billion and unit sales of 163,522. The company cited higher reconditioning costs and faster vehicle depreciation as key pressures. Carvana expects reconditioning costs to remain elevated in the first quarter.
February 19, 2026
Booking (BKNG) stock price rises after hours as earnings beat, stock split plan surfaces
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Booking (BKNG) stock price rises after hours as earnings beat, stock split plan surfaces

Booking Holdings shares rose 3% to $4,269.99 in after-hours trading after fourth-quarter profit and revenue beat estimates. The company forecast 14%-16% gross bookings growth for the current quarter and mid-teens adjusted earnings growth for 2026. A 25-for-1 stock split and a 9.4% dividend increase to $10.50 per share are set for April. Gross bookings climbed 16% to $43 billion in the quarter.
February 19, 2026
Palantir (PLTR) stock pops after hours as Mizuho turns bullish and filings flag Florida HQ shift
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Palantir (PLTR) stock pops after hours as Mizuho turns bullish and filings flag Florida HQ shift

Palantir shares rose 1.8% to $135.38 in after-hours trading Wednesday after Mizuho upgraded the stock to “outperform” with a $195 target. SEC filings showed a Miami-area headquarters and registration of 119.6 million new shares for employee awards. The company reported 2025 revenue up 56% to $4.48 billion and net income of $1.63 billion. A federal judge barred two ex-employees from soliciting Palantir staff for a rival startup.
February 18, 2026
Amazon stock price rises after hours as Berkshire cuts AMZN stake and tech steadies
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Amazon stock price rises after hours as Berkshire cuts AMZN stake and tech steadies

Amazon shares rose 1.8% to $204.79 in after-hours trading Wednesday, tracking gains in tech after Nvidia announced a major AI chip deal with Meta. Berkshire Hathaway cut its Amazon stake to 2.276 million shares at 2025’s end, down from 10 million the prior quarter. Director Keith B. Alexander sold 900 shares on Feb. 12. Investors remain focused on Amazon’s planned $200 billion in 2026 capital spending.
February 18, 2026
Apple stock ticks up after-hours as Berkshire trims AAPL again; what investors watch next
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Apple stock ticks up after-hours as Berkshire trims AAPL again; what investors watch next

Apple shares rose 0.2% to $264.35 in after-hours trading after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed it sold 10.3 million shares in the fourth quarter. The stock ended the regular session flat. Traders are watching for updates on Apple’s AI plans and the Feb. 24 shareholder meeting. Berkshire’s filing showed continued reductions in its Apple stake since late 2023.
February 18, 2026
Microsoft stock rises after hours as AI rebound lifts Big Tech, $50 billion push back in focus
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Microsoft stock rises after hours as AI rebound lifts Big Tech, $50 billion push back in focus

Microsoft shares rose 0.7% to $399.60 in after-hours trading Wednesday, tracking gains across Big Tech as the Nasdaq closed up 0.78%. Investors weighed Microsoft’s $50 billion AI investment plans and ongoing regulatory scrutiny. The stock’s move followed Nvidia’s announcement of a multi-year AI chip deal with Meta. Federal Reserve minutes and upcoming economic data remain in focus for tech valuations.
February 18, 2026
Dow Jones today: DJIA ends higher as Nvidia-Meta AI chip deal lifts tech, Fed minutes in focus
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Dow Jones today: DJIA ends higher as Nvidia-Meta AI chip deal lifts tech, Fed minutes in focus

The Dow closed up 89.86 points, or 0.18%, at 49,623.05 as investors bought back into megacap tech after recent AI volatility. Nvidia rose about 2% after announcing a multi-year AI chip deal with Meta, while Amazon and Alphabet also gained. Fed minutes showed officials split on rate cuts, with investors eyeing June for possible easing. U.S. crude settled up 4.59% at $65.19 a barrel; the 10-year yield rose to 4.083%.
February 18, 2026
DoorDash stock jumps ahead of earnings — what DASH investors are watching after the bell
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DoorDash stock jumps ahead of earnings — what DASH investors are watching after the bell

DoorDash shares climbed 6.6% to $173.01 Wednesday afternoon ahead of its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report, due after the market close. Investors are focused on the company’s 2026 spending plans and margin outlook following a recent stock slide. Analysts expect earnings of 58 cents per share on $3.97 billion revenue. DoorDash will hold a conference call at 5 p.m. ET.
February 18, 2026
Bank of America stock rises despite Berkshire trimming BAC stake — what traders watch next
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Bank of America stock rises despite Berkshire trimming BAC stake — what traders watch next

Bank of America shares rose 1.1% to $53.31 Wednesday after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a 9% cut to its stake, now holding 517.3 million shares as of Dec. 31. The bank also announced a new “BofA Rewards” program launching May 27 and an art consulting service for wealthy clients. The S&P 500 gained 0.61% and the Nasdaq 0.99% as investors watched Fed signals ahead of its March 17-18 meeting.
February 18, 2026
ServiceNow stock price ticks up as CEO lines up $3 million buy and executives scrap sale plans
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ServiceNow stock price ticks up as CEO lines up $3 million buy and executives scrap sale plans

ServiceNow shares rose about 1% to $106.98 Wednesday after a regulatory filing showed CEO Bill McDermott plans to buy $3 million of stock on Feb. 27. Several top executives, including McDermott, ended preset 10b5-1 selling plans. Traders are watching for the Form 4 disclosure after the scheduled purchase. The stock is down about 30% year-to-date.
February 18, 2026
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