Technology 19 February 2026 - 20 February 2026

Sensex slips 961 points, Nifty below 25,200 as IT AI fears cap a weak month — what to watch next week
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Sensex slips 961 points, Nifty below 25,200 as IT AI fears cap a weak month — what to watch next week

The Sensex fell 961.42 points and the Nifty 50 dropped 317.90 on Friday, led by losses in realty, metal, and FMCG shares. IT stocks slumped, with the Nifty IT index down 19.5% for February, its worst month since 2008, after U.S. firms launched new AI automation tools. Official data showed India’s economy grew 7.8% in the October-December quarter under a revised GDP series. The rupee finished February about 1% stronger.
February 27, 2026
AppLovin stock jumps in premarket as job post points to a new social network
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AppLovin stock jumps in premarket as job post points to a new social network

AppLovin shares rose 5.6% to $435 in premarket trading Friday after reports of plans for a new social platform, following a 1.9% gain Thursday and a 4.6% after-hours jump. A job listing details work on real-time social features. Investors await U.S. GDP and inflation data at 8:30 a.m. ET. The company mainly sells ad tech tools and previously bid for TikTok assets outside China.
February 20, 2026
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock pops in premarket as options heat up and India manufacturing talk returns
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Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock pops in premarket as options heat up and India manufacturing talk returns

Super Micro Computer shares rose 0.6% to $32.36 in premarket trading Friday after an 8.25% jump Thursday. Options activity was bullish, with call volume concentrated at $32–$33.50 strikes ahead of Friday expiry. An executive said Supermicro is “carefully looking” at Make-in-India manufacturing. CEO Charles Liang reported changes to his spouse’s vested restricted stock units in a regulatory filing.
February 20, 2026
Technology News 20.02.2026
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Technology News 20.02.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 21, 2026, 12:00 AM EST Apple Glasses pitched as all-day AI companion February 20, 2026, 11:56 PM EST. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is developing three AI wearables-smart glasses, a pendant and camera-equipped AirPods- with the centerpiece being Apple Glasses. The glasses are described as an all-day AI companion that can interpret what a user is seeing and doing in real time. Examples cited include identifying ingredients on a plate, referencing landmarks during navigation, adding event posters to calendars, and guiding grocery lists. The concept hinges on visual intelligence from built-in cameras, offering practical assistance
February 20, 2026
Netflix stock slips to $77 as Warner bid battle nears Monday deadline
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Netflix stock slips to $77 as Warner bid battle nears Monday deadline

Netflix shares fell 1.3% after hours Thursday, trading near $77, as investors watched its takeover battle with Paramount for Warner Bros Discovery. Netflix has bid $27.75 a share for Warner’s studio and streaming assets, while Paramount has offered $30 a share for the entire company. Paramount faces a Monday deadline to submit a final offer. The U.S. Justice Department is reviewing possible antitrust issues.
February 20, 2026
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock slips again after earnings: CyberArk costs and a March 20 date to watch
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock slips again after earnings: CyberArk costs and a March 20 date to watch

Palo Alto Networks shares fell 0.9% to $150.99 in after-hours trading Thursday after the company cut its full-year adjusted profit outlook, citing higher costs from recent acquisitions. Fiscal second-quarter revenue rose 15% to $2.6 billion. Palo Alto launched a cash offer for CyberArk’s convertible notes, with a March 20 deadline for noteholders. The company expects to spend $2.3 billion in cash on CyberArk in its fiscal third quarter.
February 20, 2026
AppLovin stock rises as job post hints at “next-generation” social platform
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AppLovin stock rises as job post hints at “next-generation” social platform

AppLovin shares closed up 1.9% at $412.09 Thursday after a job posting signaled a new social platform venture. Bloomberg Law reported the company is preparing a social network following a failed bid for TikTok assets outside China. Director Herald Y. Chen converted 150,000 Class B shares and gifted 100,000 Class A shares, according to an SEC filing. Trading volume reached 5.29 million shares.
February 20, 2026
Western Digital stock drops 4% as Sandisk debt-swap deal nears settlement and preferred conversion sinks in
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Western Digital stock drops 4% as Sandisk debt-swap deal nears settlement and preferred conversion sinks in

Western Digital shares dropped 4% to $284.67 Thursday after hitting a 52-week high the previous day. The company is selling 5.8 million Sandisk shares at a 7.7% discount, aiming to cut $4.69 billion in debt. Western Digital also converted all Series A preferred stock to common shares on Feb. 17. The Nasdaq fell 0.31% and S&P 500 slipped 0.28%.
February 20, 2026
Broadcom stock holds steady after-hours as AVGO rolls out a 6G chip — what to watch next
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Broadcom stock holds steady after-hours as AVGO rolls out a 6G chip — what to watch next

Broadcom closed at $333.99, up 0.1%, and held steady after hours following the launch of its BroadPeak 6G-ready radio chip for massive MIMO base stations. The company said the chip cuts power use by up to 40% and is shipping to early-access customers. Investors are watching for Friday’s PCE inflation report and Broadcom’s earnings update in early March. U.S. stocks ended lower, with tech shares under pressure.
February 20, 2026
Lumentum stock price pops after-hours near $636 as AI optics trade heats up — what to watch next
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Lumentum stock price pops after-hours near $636 as AI optics trade heats up — what to watch next

Lumentum Holdings shares rose 4.2% Thursday and gained another 2.6% after hours, last trading at $635.64. The move followed a Mizuho price target hike to $645 and new insider-trading disclosures. President Wupen Yuen sold 3,157 shares at $538 each under a pre-set plan. Investors now await updates at late-February conferences and the March OFC briefing.
February 20, 2026
Why Palantir (PLTR) stock is moving after hours: DHS $1 billion deal report, Rackspace tie-up, fresh upgrade
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Why Palantir (PLTR) stock is moving after hours: DHS $1 billion deal report, Rackspace tie-up, fresh upgrade

Palantir shares fell 0.3% to $134.89 after hours Thursday following a WIRED report that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security signed a five-year blanket purchase agreement worth up to $1 billion with the company. The deal allows DHS units to order under preset terms but shows no funds obligated at award. Palantir stock is down over 25% in 2026. Mizuho upgraded the stock to “Outperform” on Wednesday.
February 20, 2026
Apple stock slips on West Virginia iCloud lawsuit as PCE inflation report looms
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Apple stock slips on West Virginia iCloud lawsuit as PCE inflation report looms

Apple shares fell 1.5% to $260.58 in after-hours trading after West Virginia sued the company, alleging iCloud enables distribution of child sexual abuse material. The state argued Apple cannot claim to be a passive conduit. Apple said it is innovating to protect children. The company also announced a deal with EverPass Media to stream Apple TV’s live sports in bars and hotels.
February 20, 2026
Meta stock ticks up after hours as Nvidia AI chip deal and smartwatch reboot keep investors guessing
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Meta stock ticks up after hours as Nvidia AI chip deal and smartwatch reboot keep investors guessing

Meta shares rose 0.3% to $644.78 in after-hours trading Thursday after news of a major AI infrastructure partnership with Nvidia and reports the company will revive its smartwatch project. Nvidia said Meta will deploy millions of its GPUs and CPUs in new data centers. Meta is also developing its own AI chips and has discussed using Google’s TPUs, according to Reuters. Director Patrick Collison acquired 102 Meta shares, a filing showed.
February 20, 2026
Microsoft stock price slips after hours as MSFT goes ex-dividend and $50B AI push lands
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Microsoft stock price slips after hours as MSFT goes ex-dividend and $50B AI push lands

Microsoft shares fell $1.26, or 0.3%, to $398.46 in after-hours trading Thursday after going ex-dividend for a 91-cent payout. Director John W. Stanton bought 5,000 shares at $397.35 each, raising his holdings to 83,905 shares. Microsoft reaffirmed plans to invest $50 billion in AI in developing markets. CrowdStrike shares rose 1.5% after announcing an expanded alliance with Microsoft.
February 19, 2026
Sandisk stock price climbs as Western Digital cashes out $3.17 billion stake — what’s next for SNDK
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Sandisk stock price climbs as Western Digital cashes out $3.17 billion stake — what’s next for SNDK

Sandisk shares closed up 3.5% at $621.09 on Thursday, then slipped 0.1% after hours, following news that Western Digital priced a 5.8 million-share secondary offering at $545 per share. Western Digital expects to raise $3.17 billion in the deal to cut debt and will retain about 1.69 million Sandisk shares. The offering price is 12% below Sandisk’s close. Western Digital shares fell 4%.
February 19, 2026
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