Stock Market 18 February 2026

Indonesia stocks face a 15% free-float rule after a choppy week — what to watch next
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Indonesia stocks face a 15% free-float rule after a choppy week — what to watch next

Indonesia’s stock exchange will require listed firms to raise their minimum public free float to 15%, affecting over 200 companies. The Jakarta Composite Index closed the week down 0.44% at 8,235.49, with turnover up 25% and foreign investors net selling 694 billion rupiah on Friday. U.S. tariffs on Indonesian solar products added pressure. Market volatility persisted ahead of key China data.
February 28, 2026
Herc Holdings (HRI) stock dips again: 2026 outlook and H&E integration stay in focus
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Herc Holdings (HRI) stock dips again: 2026 outlook and H&E integration stay in focus

Herc Holdings shares dropped 2.8% to $145.89 in early Wednesday trading after the company set 2026 revenue and EBITDA targets and reported $8.1 billion in net debt. Analysts at KeyBanc and Baird cut price targets, citing integration challenges from the H&E acquisition and pressure on margins. Fourth-quarter equipment rental revenue rose 24% to $1.039 billion. CEO Larry Silber called 2025 “a pivotal year.”
February 18, 2026
Franklin Electric stock (FELE) hit by weak 2026 outlook — what to know before the open
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Franklin Electric stock (FELE) hit by weak 2026 outlook — what to know before the open

Franklin Electric shares dropped 14.7% to $92.98 after the company issued a 2026 forecast below analyst expectations, guiding for sales of $2.17–$2.24 billion and adjusted EPS of $4.40–$4.60. Fourth-quarter revenue missed estimates, while adjusted EPS met consensus. Investors are watching demand, margins, and acquisition results as risks remain around tariffs, currencies, and end-market volatility.
February 18, 2026
ZIM stock price holds near $28 premarket as $35 Hapag-Lloyd bid meets strike risk
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ZIM stock price holds near $28 premarket as $35 Hapag-Lloyd bid meets strike risk

ZIM shares rose 0.5% premarket to $27.99, staying about 20% below Hapag-Lloyd’s $35-per-share cash offer announced Tuesday. Workers at ZIM escalated strike action in Israel, halting activity at Haifa and Ashdod ports and raising deal risk. Hapag-Lloyd values ZIM at $4.2 billion and expects to close the deal by late 2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approval.
February 18, 2026
Denison Mines stock in focus premarket after Phoenix uranium mine contract with Wood
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Denison Mines stock in focus premarket after Phoenix uranium mine contract with Wood

Denison Mines shares held at $3.81 in premarket trading after naming Wood Canada as construction manager for its Phoenix uranium project in Saskatchewan. The company awaits federal approval for its environmental assessment and construction licence before making a final investment decision. Uranium traded near $88 a pound after recent volatility. Denison aims to start construction by late Q1 2026 to meet its mid-2028 production target.
February 18, 2026
Nu Holdings stock ticks up in premarket as Nubank heads into a big week
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Nu Holdings stock ticks up in premarket as Nubank heads into a big week

Nu Holdings’ U.S.-listed shares rose 0.3% to $16.82 in premarket trading Wednesday, while StoneCo fell 2.4% and MercadoLibre slipped 0.6%. Nu is set to report fourth-quarter results Feb. 25 after the close, with investors focused on loan losses and margins. The company recently received conditional OCC approval to form a U.S. national bank, pending further regulatory sign-off. In its last quarter, Nu posted $783 million net income and $4.2 billion revenue.
February 18, 2026
Ford stock barely budges premarket as $30,000 EV pickup plan draws a closer look
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Ford stock barely budges premarket as $30,000 EV pickup plan draws a closer look

Ford shares edged up 0.1% to $14.13 in premarket trading as investors reviewed details of a $30,000 electric pickup planned for 2027. Ford Motor Credit raised €1.5 billion in euro-denominated notes. The company reported an $11.1 billion fourth-quarter net loss after EV writedowns and forecast 2026 EBIT of $8–10 billion. No final specs or design for the new pickup have been released.
February 18, 2026
Vale stock rebounds in premarket after 4.5% drop as Brazil’s B3 reopens post-Carnival
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Vale stock rebounds in premarket after 4.5% drop as Brazil’s B3 reopens post-Carnival

Vale’s U.S.-listed shares rose 1.3% premarket to $16.10 after a 4.5% drop in the previous session. Brazil’s B3 exchange will resume trading at 1 p.m. local time after the Carnival break. Iron ore prices hovered near $100 a ton, with Vale’s next dividend payment set for March 4 in Brazil. The company last reported a $3.8 billion quarterly loss, mainly from a Canadian nickel asset writedown.
February 18, 2026
Rivian stock (RIVN) edges up premarket after DA Davidson downgrade, R2 launch risk in focus
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Rivian stock (RIVN) edges up premarket after DA Davidson downgrade, R2 launch risk in focus

Rivian shares rose 0.4% to $16.53 in premarket trading Wednesday, after falling 7.1% Tuesday. D.A. Davidson downgraded the stock to underperform and cut its price target to $14, citing aggressive 2026 delivery targets for the upcoming R2 SUV. Rivian forecasts 62,000 to 67,000 deliveries in 2026, up from 42,247 in 2025. Capital spending is projected to reach up to $2.05 billion as R2 ramps up.
February 18, 2026
Nvidia stock jumps before the bell on Meta AI chip deal as Feb. 25 earnings loom
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Nvidia stock jumps before the bell on Meta AI chip deal as Feb. 25 earnings loom

Nvidia shares rose 1.2% to $184.97 in premarket trading after announcing a multiyear deal to supply Meta with millions of AI chips, including Blackwell and planned Rubin systems. The agreement also covers Grace and Vera processors. Investors await Fed minutes at 2 p.m. EST and Nvidia’s earnings on Feb. 25. Chip sector moves were mixed, with AMD down 2% and Broadcom up 2%.
February 18, 2026
Nokia stock price today: NOKIA.HE climbs in Helsinki as Vodafone expands fraud-fighting API deal
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Nokia stock price today: NOKIA.HE climbs in Helsinki as Vodafone expands fraud-fighting API deal

Nokia shares rose about 3% in Helsinki on Wednesday, nearing a 52-week high after Vodafone announced an expanded network API partnership set to roll out from April. U.S. ADRs closed up 3.8% Tuesday on heavy volume. A regulatory filing showed senior manager David Heard sold 275,000 shares last week. Investors are watching for Nokia’s annual report in early March and AGM in April.
February 18, 2026
Plug Power stock price today: PLUG steadies premarket as share-sale fears linger
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Plug Power stock price today: PLUG steadies premarket as share-sale fears linger

Plug Power shares held steady premarket Wednesday after a 3.7% drop to $1.82 Tuesday, following shareholder approval to double authorized common stock to 3 billion shares. The move eases cash-raising options but raises dilution risk. Investors rejected a proposal to lower voting thresholds for charter changes. CEO Andy Marsh steps down in March, with Jose Luis Crespo set to take over.
February 18, 2026
Amazon stock rises in premarket as Fed minutes loom and AI spending nerves ease
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Amazon stock rises in premarket as Fed minutes loom and AI spending nerves ease

Amazon shares rose 1.5% in premarket trading Wednesday, extending gains after a volatile period tied to concerns over AI spending. A major Nvidia-Meta chip deal lifted tech sentiment ahead of Federal Reserve minutes. Investors remain focused on Amazon’s $200 billion 2026 capital spending plan and its impact on cash flow. Recent filings showed Tiger Global trimmed Amazon holdings while D.E. Shaw added to its position.
February 18, 2026
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