Stock Market 18 February 2026 - 19 February 2026

Academy Sports Shares Could Move 8% Next Week as Wall Street Eyes Key Figure
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Academy Sports Shares Could Move 8% Next Week as Wall Street Eyes Key Figure

Academy Sports and Outdoors shares fell 2.3% to $51.38 ahead of fiscal Q1 results due June 9. Options markets imply an 8.2% move on earnings, with analysts expecting EPS of 94 cents and revenue of $1.44 billion. The company raised its Q1 sales outlook to up 6%-7% and plans to update 2026 guidance. Academy opened two stores in Q1 and expects 20-25 new locations in 2026.
June 3, 2026
Booking (BKNG) stock price rises after hours as earnings beat, stock split plan surfaces
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Booking (BKNG) stock price rises after hours as earnings beat, stock split plan surfaces

Booking Holdings shares rose 3% to $4,269.99 in after-hours trading after fourth-quarter profit and revenue beat estimates. The company forecast 14%-16% gross bookings growth for the current quarter and mid-teens adjusted earnings growth for 2026. A 25-for-1 stock split and a 9.4% dividend increase to $10.50 per share are set for April. Gross bookings climbed 16% to $43 billion in the quarter.
February 19, 2026
Palantir (PLTR) stock pops after hours as Mizuho turns bullish and filings flag Florida HQ shift
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Palantir (PLTR) stock pops after hours as Mizuho turns bullish and filings flag Florida HQ shift

Palantir shares rose 1.8% to $135.38 in after-hours trading Wednesday after Mizuho upgraded the stock to “outperform” with a $195 target. SEC filings showed a Miami-area headquarters and registration of 119.6 million new shares for employee awards. The company reported 2025 revenue up 56% to $4.48 billion and net income of $1.63 billion. A federal judge barred two ex-employees from soliciting Palantir staff for a rival startup.
February 18, 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
Nvidia stock jumps on Meta mega-chip deal as AI shares rebound — what traders watch next
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Nvidia stock jumps on Meta mega-chip deal as AI shares rebound — what traders watch next

Nvidia shares rose 1.5% to $187.98 in late trading after announcing a multiyear deal to supply millions of AI chips to Meta. The S&P 500 closed up 0.56% and the Nasdaq gained 0.76%, led by big tech. Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon all advanced, while AMD and Intel slipped. Western Digital jumped 4.4% amid strong data center demand.
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
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Stock Market Today

  • 3 ASX 200 Healthcare Shares to Buy Amid Sector Downturn
    June 2, 2026, 10:56 PM EDT. The S&P/ASX 200 Health Care Index has dropped roughly 34% year-to-date and 47% over 12 months, underperforming the broader ASX 200 which is mostly flat. This sector-wide decline, driven by macroeconomic pressures and regulatory uncertainty, has pushed healthcare stocks to multi-year lows, presenting buying opportunities. Key picks include ResMed (ASX: RMD), down 28%, seen as undervalued due to its leadership in sleep health. Fisher & Paykel (ASX: FPH) rebounded 14% post strong FY26 results, with broker consensus bullish on its 21% upside potential. Pro Medicus (ASX: PME) gained 21% after a significant US contract renewal, despite still declining 28% year-to-date. Analysts rate these stocks as strong buys, highlighting opportunities in a beaten-down sector.