Stock Market 16 February 2026 - 17 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
Mastercard stock price slides into holiday-shortened week as UK banks plot Visa-MA alternative
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Mastercard stock price slides into holiday-shortened week as UK banks plot Visa-MA alternative

Mastercard shares dropped 1.7% to $518.36 Friday, capping a three-day slide ahead of the U.S. market closure for Washington’s Birthday. UK banks plan to meet Thursday to discuss a national alternative to Visa and Mastercard, with Bank of England support. Mastercard faces a $200 million Q1 restructuring charge affecting 4% of staff. About 4 million shares traded Friday.
February 17, 2026
Palo Alto Networks stock: options signal a 9% swing as PANW heads into Tuesday earnings
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Palo Alto Networks stock: options signal a 9% swing as PANW heads into Tuesday earnings

Palo Alto Networks reports quarterly results after the bell Feb. 17, with options markets pricing in a 9% swing in either direction. The stock closed Friday up 2.5% at $166.95 ahead of the U.S. market holiday. Investors are focused on big-deal momentum, margins, and early updates on the CyberArk integration. The company will hold its earnings webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET Tuesday.
February 17, 2026
CoreWeave stock faces a Tuesday test as lawsuit deadline nears and earnings loom
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CoreWeave stock faces a Tuesday test as lawsuit deadline nears and earnings loom

CoreWeave shares closed at $96.04 Friday, up 0.3%, before the U.S. market shut for Washington’s Birthday. Law firms over the weekend announced a securities class action against CoreWeave, alleging it overstated demand capacity and hid delays, with a March 13 lead-plaintiff deadline. Investors await CoreWeave’s Feb. 26 earnings report for updates on AI data-center expansion.
February 17, 2026
Procter & Gamble stock slips into long weekend — here’s what PG investors watch next
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Procter & Gamble stock slips into long weekend — here’s what PG investors watch next

Procter & Gamble shares closed down 0.7% at $160.07 ahead of the Presidents Day market holiday. The company’s $1.0568 dividend is payable Feb. 17. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday, with investors watching Walmart’s results and key economic data including GDP and the PCE price index. Defensive buying has supported consumer staples amid concerns over AI-driven volatility in other sectors.
February 17, 2026
Rivian stock: what to know after RIVN’s 27% jump, with Tuesday back in play
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Rivian stock: what to know after RIVN’s 27% jump, with Tuesday back in play

Rivian shares closed at $17.73, up 27% after the company projected 62,000 to 67,000 vehicle deliveries in 2026 and confirmed R2 SUV deliveries for the second quarter. Rivian reported $1.286 billion in Q4 revenue and a $120 million gross profit, but forecast an adjusted EBITDA loss up to $2.1 billion. Investors await more R2 details on March 12. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday after the holiday.
February 17, 2026
JPMorgan stock price: what to watch after the Presidents Day pause on Wall Street
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JPMorgan stock price: what to watch after the Presidents Day pause on Wall Street

JPMorgan Chase shares closed down 0.03% at $302.55 Friday, with 9.1 million shares traded. U.S. markets shut Monday for a holiday, while futures showed a 68% chance of a Fed rate cut in June. A judge ruled JPMorgan must face parts of a class action over low interest on cash sweep accounts. The bank’s next update is set for February 23 in New York.
February 16, 2026
Johnson & Johnson stock faces a Tuesday test after talc verdict as U.S. markets shut
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Johnson & Johnson stock faces a Tuesday test after talc verdict as U.S. markets shut

A Pennsylvania jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $250,000 in a talc-related ovarian cancer case Friday, including $200,000 in punitive damages. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day; JNJ last traded at $243.45, down 0.45%, and was indicated higher after hours. The company plans to appeal and faces over 67,000 talc lawsuits. Its next $1.30 dividend goes ex-dividend Feb. 24.
February 16, 2026
Arista Networks stock faces Tuesday test after post-earnings surge — what to watch next
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Arista Networks stock faces Tuesday test after post-earnings surge — what to watch next

Arista Networks shares jumped 4.8% to $141.59 Friday after quarterly results showed 29% revenue growth and over $1 billion in net income. U.S. markets were closed Monday for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. Investors are watching if the AI-networking rally holds after the holiday. Arista guided first-quarter revenue to about $2.6 billion.
February 16, 2026
Netflix stock faces Tuesday test after report Warner Bros rethinks Paramount talks
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Netflix stock faces Tuesday test after report Warner Bros rethinks Paramount talks

Netflix shares closed up 1.3% at $76.87 on Friday before U.S. markets shut for Presidents Day. A report that Warner Bros Discovery may reopen talks with Paramount Skydance threatens to complicate Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner assets. U.S. trading resumes Tuesday, with investors awaiting any response from Netflix and updates from Warner’s board.
February 16, 2026
Visa stock price: What to watch after the 3% drop and Europe’s fresh payments warning
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Visa stock price: What to watch after the 3% drop and Europe’s fresh payments warning

Visa shares closed down 3.1% at $314.08 ahead of the Presidents Day market holiday. Investors are watching for regulatory developments after European officials raised concerns over reliance on non-EU payment networks. Visa’s board recently approved a new exchange offer for certain share classes, pending litigation outcomes and SEC review. Trading resumes Tuesday.
February 16, 2026
Coinbase stock heads into Tuesday test after 16% surge as markets shut for Presidents Day
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Coinbase stock heads into Tuesday test after 16% surge as markets shut for Presidents Day

Coinbase shares jumped 16.5% to $164.32 Friday after the company expanded its repurchase authorization by $2 billion, despite reporting a $666.7 million quarterly loss. Bitcoin slipped 0.4% Monday with U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day. ARK Invest bought about $15 million in Coinbase stock after the rally. Coinbase reported $11.3 billion in cash and $727.4 million in subscription revenue.
February 16, 2026
AppLovin stock in focus: APP set for Tuesday test after holiday as shares try to steady
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AppLovin stock in focus: APP set for Tuesday test after holiday as shares try to steady

AppLovin shares closed at $390.55 on Friday, up 6.4% after a 20% drop Thursday, but remain down 17% since Feb. 10. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday alongside key economic data. Investors are watching if AppLovin’s rebound holds after volatile trading and mixed analyst views on margins and competition. The company reported Q4 revenue of $1.66 billion and net income of $1.10 billion.
February 16, 2026
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