Stock Market 16 February 2026

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

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
Ashtead share price slips as NYSE “SUNB” switch nears and March 12 results date set

Ashtead share price slips as NYSE “SUNB” switch nears and March 12 results date set

Ashtead shares fell 0.6% to 5,202 pence in early London trade as the company set March 12 for Sunbelt Rentals Holdings’ third-quarter results and confirmed its primary listing will move to New York on March 2. Ashtead also reported a minor balance-sheet misclassification and bought 83,688 shares for treasury on Feb. 13 as part of its ongoing buyback program.
February 16, 2026
SSE share price slips as investors eye Ofgem deadline and May results

SSE share price slips as investors eye Ofgem deadline and May results

SSE shares fell 0.68% to 2,623p in early London trading Monday, easing from last week’s 52-week high. The company’s market value stood at about £31.6 billion. Investors are watching for updates on regulatory milestones, including Ofgem’s transmission price control decision due March 3. SSE recently forecast lower adjusted earnings per share for 2026, citing network upgrades and weather.
February 16, 2026
Barclays share price rebounds on buyback update — UK inflation and jobs data next

Barclays share price rebounds on buyback update — UK inflation and jobs data next

Barclays shares climbed 2.4% to 465 pence in early London trading after the bank disclosed it bought 2.745 million shares for cancellation on Feb. 13. The repurchase follows a sharp drop last week, with Barclays closing at 454 pence on Friday. The bank has now bought over 10 million shares under its new buyback programme. Investors await UK labour-market data on Feb. 17 and inflation figures on Feb. 18.
February 16, 2026
Lloyds share price watch: buyback update lands as UK data week and staff probe loom

Lloyds share price watch: buyback update lands as UK data week and staff probe loom

Lloyds Banking Group repurchased 14.36 million shares at an average 100.17 pence on Feb. 13, with shares to be cancelled. The bank faces an internal probe over use of employee banking data during pay talks, as the Information Commissioner’s Office makes inquiries. Lloyds shares closed Friday at 100.40 pence, valuing the bank at £59 billion. Investors await UK labour and inflation data this week, which could affect rate expectations.
February 16, 2026
Lynas Rare Earths share price slips after choppy trade — here’s what markets watch next

Lynas Rare Earths share price slips after choppy trade — here’s what markets watch next

Lynas Rare Earths closed down 0.3% at A$15.93 in Sydney after trading between A$15.62 and A$16.27 on volume of 3 million shares. The ASX rose about 0.2% as gold stocks gained and banks slipped. Thin trading persisted with several Asian markets shut for Lunar New Year. Investors await Friday’s global PMI and U.S. GDP data for manufacturing demand signals.
February 16, 2026
Woodside Energy share price ends up as oil steadies; ASX traders eye Feb 24 results

Woodside Energy share price ends up as oil steadies; ASX traders eye Feb 24 results

Woodside shares closed up 0.23% at A$25.84 on Monday, after touching A$26.12 before slipping to the session low. About 2.12 million shares traded. Oil prices held steady, with Brent at $67.78 a barrel, as traders awaited U.S.–Iran talks and potential OPEC+ actions. Investors are watching for Woodside’s full-year results and investor briefing on Feb. 24.
February 16, 2026
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