Stock Market 18 February 2026

Sandisk Stock Pulls Back After Nasdaq-100 Boost as Evercore Sees $1,200 on AI Storage Demand
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Sandisk Stock Pulls Back After Nasdaq-100 Boost as Evercore Sees $1,200 on AI Storage Demand

Sandisk shares fell 2.2% to $932.01 Tuesday after a record 11.8% jump Monday, ahead of its addition to the Nasdaq-100 on April 20. Evercore ISI set a $1,200 price target, citing AI-driven NAND demand, while Citi raised its target to $980. Sandisk and China’s YMTC each held 11.8% of the global NAND market last year. The company reports fiscal Q3 results on April 30.
April 14, 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
UnitedHealth stock slips as Medicare Advantage plan disruptions hit headlines — what to watch before April 6
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UnitedHealth stock slips as Medicare Advantage plan disruptions hit headlines — what to watch before April 6

UnitedHealth shares slipped 0.1% to $288.83 Wednesday as a new study reported nearly 3 million Medicare Advantage enrollees had to switch plans in 2026 due to insurer exits. UnitedHealthcare accounted for 14% of disruptions, with higher rates in rural areas. CMS set a Feb. 25 deadline for comments on 2027 Medicare Advantage proposals, with a rate announcement due by April 6.
February 18, 2026
Procter & Gamble (PG) stock slides 2% as Fed minutes hit, analyst lifts rating and Tide rolls out ‘evo’
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Procter & Gamble (PG) stock slides 2% as Fed minutes hit, analyst lifts rating and Tide rolls out ‘evo’

Procter & Gamble shares fell 2% to $156.35 by early afternoon Wednesday, outpacing declines in the consumer staples sector despite an upgrade from Erste Group. Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting showed officials split on inflation, fueling uncertainty over rate cuts. Chief R&D officer Victor Aguilar sold over 15,000 shares last week. P&G is set to present at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference Thursday.
February 18, 2026
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