Stock Market 25 February 2026 - 26 February 2026

Halma plc share price rises again near a 52-week high as HLMA stock eyes March update
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Halma plc share price rises again near a 52-week high as HLMA stock eyes March update

Halma shares rose 1% to 4,116 pence in early London trading Thursday, near a 52-week high, with no new company news since January. The move follows a steady climb through February and comes ahead of Halma’s March 12 trading update. The company last lifted its annual growth forecast in November, citing strong U.S. demand for photonics used in data centers.
February 26, 2026
Haleon share price rebounds after guidance jolt as investors weigh buyback and U.S. demand
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Haleon share price rebounds after guidance jolt as investors weigh buyback and U.S. demand

Haleon shares rose 1.9% to 385.1p early Thursday, recovering some of Wednesday’s 6.85% drop after the company forecast 2026 organic revenue growth of 3%-5% and announced a £500 million share buyback. The Sensodyne maker reported 2025 organic revenue up 3% and adjusted operating profit up 10.5% to £2.53 billion. The next trading update is due April 29.
February 26, 2026
Lynas Rare Earths share price rises after profit jump, but rally cools at close
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Lynas Rare Earths share price rises after profit jump, but rally cools at close

Lynas Rare Earths reported half-year net profit after tax of A$80.2 million, up from A$5.9 million a year earlier, but below consensus forecasts. Shares closed 1.2% higher at A$17.24 after early gains faded. Power issues at the Kalgoorlie plant affected production and costs. Traders are watching rare-earth prices and the stability of Kalgoorlie’s power supply.
February 26, 2026
Western Digital stock jumps on S&P upgrade as debt paydown hits filings — what to watch next
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Western Digital stock jumps on S&P upgrade as debt paydown hits filings — what to watch next

Western Digital shares jumped 7.5% to $290.95 Wednesday after S&P Global Ratings raised its credit rating to investment grade, citing recent debt reduction. The company redeemed its 2029 and 2032 notes and eliminated its Series A preferred shares, according to SEC filings. Shares slipped 0.7% after hours. Chief Legal Officer Cynthia Tregillis sold 438 shares last week under a pre-arranged plan.
February 26, 2026
Workday stock hits a 52-week low after outlook, then rebounds — what’s next for WDAY?
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Workday stock hits a 52-week low after outlook, then rebounds — what’s next for WDAY?

Workday shares hit a five-year low Wednesday before closing up 2.2% at $133.16, then slipping 1.6% after hours. The company projected fiscal 2027 subscription revenue of $9.925 billion to $9.950 billion and a non-GAAP operating margin of about 30%. Evercore ISI downgraded the stock; D.A. Davidson cut its price target to $125, citing choppy demand.
February 26, 2026
Palantir stock price falls as insider sales filings pile up; what PLTR traders watch next
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Palantir stock price falls as insider sales filings pile up; what PLTR traders watch next

Palantir shares fell 3.4% after hours to $134.19 following a series of insider stock sales and news of a defense partnership with GE Aerospace. CEO Alex Karp sold 493,025 shares on Feb. 20 to cover taxes after RSUs vested, with other executives also disclosing sales. The iShares tech-software ETF dropped 4.7% on the day. Palantir forecast Q1 revenue of $1.53–$1.54 billion and 2026 revenue near $7.2 billion.
February 25, 2026
Mastercard stock price pops back above $510 — what’s driving MA and what traders watch next
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Mastercard stock price pops back above $510 — what’s driving MA and what traders watch next

Mastercard shares rose about 2.4% to $510.06 in Wednesday afternoon trading as payment stocks rebounded. The company announced a remittance partnership with Triple-A and agreed to sell SessionM to Capillary Technologies for $20 million. Traders watched Nvidia earnings and a new legal dispute over swipe-fee rules. Visa shares also gained roughly 2%.
February 25, 2026
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