Technology 17 February 2026 - 18 February 2026

Intel stock price today: INTC slips after hours as foundry shake-up keeps traders on edge
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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
Palo Alto Networks stock price slips in premarket as profit outlook cut puts deal costs under a microscope
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Palo Alto Networks stock price slips in premarket as profit outlook cut puts deal costs under a microscope

Palo Alto Networks shares fell about 2% in premarket trading after the company issued a softer profit outlook despite raising its revenue forecast. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $2.6 billion and adjusted profit of $1.03 per share. Management cited higher acquisition and integration costs, including a $2.3 billion cash outlay for the CyberArk deal. Traders await the market open and possible analyst downgrades.
February 18, 2026
Technology News 18.02.2026
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Technology News 18.02.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 19, 2026, 12:00 AM EST Pixel 9a adds Auto Frame AI cropping to Google Photos for better photo composition February 18, 2026, 11:58 PM EST. Google's Auto Frame uses AI to crop and resize photos for better composition on Pixel phones, including the Pixel 9a. The feature, first introduced with the Pixel 9 series, appears inside Google Photos' Crop tool rather than as a primary edit option. Auto Frame detects the subject and adjusts framing-centering the subject, shifting aspect ratios, or, in some cases, expanding the image with generative AI to create a wider look.
February 18, 2026
Ford stock barely moves after hours as $30,000 electric truck plan takes shape
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Ford stock barely moves after hours as $30,000 electric truck plan takes shape

Ford shares rose a penny to $14.13 in after-hours trading Tuesday after reports detailed its plan for a $30,000 electric pickup on a new low-cost platform. The company aims to cut battery and assembly costs using smaller batteries, aerodynamic tweaks, and large aluminum castings. CFO Sherry House flagged ongoing pricing pressure on components. Ford projects $2 billion in tariff-related costs this year, mostly from aluminum.
February 18, 2026
Cloudflare stock dips after hours as Mastercard cyber “report card” deal takes shape
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Cloudflare stock dips after hours as Mastercard cyber “report card” deal takes shape

Cloudflare shares fell 1.1% to $193.68 in after-hours trading Tuesday after announcing a cybersecurity partnership with Mastercard. The companies plan tools to grade and defend internet-facing risks for small businesses and critical infrastructure. Traders also watched Cloudflare’s service-status page after alerts on datacenter latency and certificate outages earlier in the day.
February 18, 2026
Airbnb stock jumps after ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ goes global as traders eye the next catalyst
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Airbnb stock jumps after ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ goes global as traders eye the next catalyst

Airbnb shares rose 2.4% to $124.23 in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company expanded its “Reserve Now, Pay Later” option worldwide. CFO Ellie Mertz said the feature increased booking lead times and shifted demand toward larger homes, while overall cancellation rates ticked higher. Investors are watching Booking Holdings’ results later this week for further signals on travel demand.
February 18, 2026
Snowflake stock slides after Google’s BigQuery adds “global queries” as earnings near
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Snowflake stock slides after Google’s BigQuery adds “global queries” as earnings near

Snowflake shares fell 3.9% to $175.14 Tuesday after Google announced a new BigQuery feature allowing cross-region data queries. The decline came as investors weighed competitive risks ahead of Snowflake’s Feb. 25 earnings. The broader market was steady, with the S&P 500 up 0.2%. Analyst Mizuho cut his price target on Snowflake, citing weak sentiment in software stocks.
February 17, 2026
Why Spotify stock is up today: SPOT climbs as Wall Street braces for Fed clues
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Why Spotify stock is up today: SPOT climbs as Wall Street braces for Fed clues

Spotify shares rose 2.2% to $468.39 Tuesday afternoon after swinging between $452.13 and $472.67. The move followed strong quarterly results and a recent price hike, as tech stocks remained volatile on AI disruption fears. Investors are watching Fed comments and Friday’s PCE inflation data for rate signals. Apple plans to expand its video podcast offerings this spring, increasing competition.
February 17, 2026
Accenture stock drops even after Wells Fargo upgrade as investors stay cautious on IT services
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Accenture stock drops even after Wells Fargo upgrade as investors stay cautious on IT services

Accenture shares fell 1.6% to $220.61 by early afternoon Tuesday after a Wells Fargo upgrade failed to lift the stock. About 4.9 million shares traded as Accenture forecast Q2 revenue of $17.35 billion to $18.0 billion and kept its full-year growth outlook. Analyst upgrades from Wells Fargo and Zacks cited improved bookings and higher earnings estimates. The company reports fiscal Q2 results March 19.
February 17, 2026
Qualcomm stock rises as UK consumer group drops £480 million chip-royalty lawsuit
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Qualcomm stock rises as UK consumer group drops £480 million chip-royalty lawsuit

Qualcomm shares rose 1.7% to $143.08 after the company said a £480 million UK consumer lawsuit over smartphone royalties will be withdrawn. The claim accused Qualcomm of forcing Apple and Samsung to pay inflated fees. Withdrawal still needs approval from the Competition Appeal Tribunal. Investors await the tribunal’s decision and a March 17 shareholder meeting.
February 17, 2026
Mastercard stock ticks higher as Cloudflare cyber tie-up lands; inflation data next
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Mastercard stock ticks higher as Cloudflare cyber tie-up lands; inflation data next

Mastercard shares rose 0.9% to $523.31 Tuesday after the company and Cloudflare announced plans to develop joint cyber-defense tools for small businesses and critical infrastructure. The move comes as payments stocks tracked higher and traders awaited Friday’s U.S. PCE inflation report for signals on rates and consumer demand. Visa and American Express outpaced Mastercard, gaining 1.9% and 2.3% respectively.
February 17, 2026
Lam Research stock price today: why LRCX is choppy as AI jitters hit chip names
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Lam Research stock price today: why LRCX is choppy as AI jitters hit chip names

Lam Research shares fell 0.3% to $234.84 Tuesday amid renewed volatility in chip stocks as investors questioned the durability of AI-driven equipment orders. The company last posted December-quarter revenue of $5.34 billion, with 35% from China, and guided March revenue to $5.70 billion plus or minus $300 million. COO transition is set for March 6. The next dividend record date is March 4.
February 17, 2026
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