Technology 18 February 2026

Intel stock price today: INTC slips after hours as foundry shake-up keeps traders on edge

Intel stock price today: INTC slips after hours as foundry shake-up keeps traders on edge

Intel shares slipped 0.4% to $45.45 in after-hours trading Friday following news of another leadership change at its foundry unit. Qualcomm said it hired Kevin O’Buckley, formerly head of Intel Foundry Services, as investors watched for signs of execution risk. Chip stocks broadly remained under pressure amid defensive market shifts and rate concerns.
February 28, 2026
Palantir (PLTR) stock price jumps 5% after Mizuho upgrade — what traders watch next

Palantir (PLTR) stock price jumps 5% after Mizuho upgrade — what traders watch next

Palantir shares rose 5.3% to $140.07 Wednesday morning after Mizuho upgraded the stock to “Outperform” with a $195 target. The company said it will move its headquarters to Miami from Denver. A regulatory filing showed Palantir held 9.4% of Surf Air Mobility as of Dec. 31. Investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s January minutes due later in the day.
February 18, 2026
Intel stock rises in early trade as Nvidia-Meta deal lifts chip mood and Fed minutes loom

Intel stock rises in early trade as Nvidia-Meta deal lifts chip mood and Fed minutes loom

Intel shares rose about 1% to $46.64 Wednesday, recovering from an earlier drop to $44.90 as chip stocks steadied. Nvidia gained 2.7% after announcing a multi-year AI chip deal with Meta, while Advanced Micro Devices slipped 1.4%. Investors await Federal Reserve meeting minutes at 2 p.m. EST and the PCE inflation report on Feb. 20. Intel remains below its Jan. 22 high of $54.60.
February 18, 2026
Micron stock price pops as Needham lifts target and Fed minutes loom

Micron stock price pops as Needham lifts target and Fed minutes loom

Micron shares rose 3.3% to $412.79 in morning trading Wednesday after Needham raised its price target to $450, citing tighter memory supply and higher prices. The stock rebounded from a 2.9% drop Tuesday. Investors awaited Federal Reserve minutes due at 2 p.m. ET. Micron plans to invest $200 billion in U.S. chip manufacturing, with new fabs in Boise and near Syracuse, according to the Wall Street Journal.
February 18, 2026
Apple stock price edges up again as March 4 event nears and AI wearables report fuels bets

Apple stock price edges up again as March 4 event nears and AI wearables report fuels bets

Apple shares rose 0.4% to $264.90 in early Wednesday trading, extending Tuesday’s rebound. Investors focused on Apple’s March 4 event and reports of new AI-enabled wearables tied to Siri. Berkshire Hathaway disclosed it cut its Apple stake by 4% last quarter but kept it as its largest holding. Federal Reserve meeting minutes are due at 2 p.m. EST.
February 18, 2026
Amazon stock rises after Morgan Stanley names it a Top Pick as AI spending returns come under scrutiny

Amazon stock rises after Morgan Stanley names it a Top Pick as AI spending returns come under scrutiny

Amazon shares rose 2% to $205.09 Wednesday after Morgan Stanley named it a Top Pick, citing AI potential. The stock rebounded from a 9% drop earlier this month after Amazon outlined $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, sparking investor debate over cash flow and profitability. Tiger Global and Berkshire Hathaway trimmed Amazon stakes in recent filings. Federal Reserve minutes due later Wednesday may affect tech valuations.
February 18, 2026
Nvidia stock jumps before the bell on Meta AI chip deal as Feb. 25 earnings loom

Nvidia stock jumps before the bell on Meta AI chip deal as Feb. 25 earnings loom

Nvidia shares rose 1.2% to $184.97 in premarket trading after announcing a multiyear deal to supply Meta with millions of AI chips, including Blackwell and planned Rubin systems. The agreement also covers Grace and Vera processors. Investors await Fed minutes at 2 p.m. EST and Nvidia’s earnings on Feb. 25. Chip sector moves were mixed, with AMD down 2% and Broadcom up 2%.
February 18, 2026
Nokia stock price today: NOKIA.HE climbs in Helsinki as Vodafone expands fraud-fighting API deal

Nokia stock price today: NOKIA.HE climbs in Helsinki as Vodafone expands fraud-fighting API deal

Nokia shares rose about 3% in Helsinki on Wednesday, nearing a 52-week high after Vodafone announced an expanded network API partnership set to roll out from April. U.S. ADRs closed up 3.8% Tuesday on heavy volume. A regulatory filing showed senior manager David Heard sold 275,000 shares last week. Investors are watching for Nokia’s annual report in early March and AGM in April.
February 18, 2026
Amazon stock rises in premarket as Fed minutes loom and AI spending nerves ease

Amazon stock rises in premarket as Fed minutes loom and AI spending nerves ease

Amazon shares rose 1.5% in premarket trading Wednesday, extending gains after a volatile period tied to concerns over AI spending. A major Nvidia-Meta chip deal lifted tech sentiment ahead of Federal Reserve minutes. Investors remain focused on Amazon’s $200 billion 2026 capital spending plan and its impact on cash flow. Recent filings showed Tiger Global trimmed Amazon holdings while D.E. Shaw added to its position.
February 18, 2026
Ondas Inc (ONDS) stock rises again in premarket after German State Police counter-drone deal

Ondas Inc (ONDS) stock rises again in premarket after German State Police counter-drone deal

Ondas shares climbed about 4% in premarket trading Wednesday after announcing its Sentrycs unit deployed counter-drone systems for a German State Police office. A new SEC filing showed Hood River Capital reported a 4.71% stake. The company plans to debut its portable “Scout” kit at a German trade show later this month. Trading volume on Tuesday was heavy, with shares ending at $10.05.
February 18, 2026
Meta’s $135B AI capex plan meets a 24% ad surge — what investors are weighing

Meta’s $135B AI capex plan meets a 24% ad surge — what investors are weighing

Meta forecast 2026 capital spending of $115–$135 billion, up sharply from 2025. Fourth-quarter advertising revenue rose 24% to $58.1 billion. Shares were little changed in early premarket trading Wednesday, last at $639.29, as investors weighed higher AI spending. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Meta doubled GPUs for ad ranking and expects AI to reshape work in 2026.
February 18, 2026
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