Technology 14 February 2026 - 16 February 2026

Cisco stock ends higher into the weekend as critical SD-WAN bug stays in focus

Cisco stock ends higher into the weekend as critical SD-WAN bug stays in focus

Cisco shares closed up 1.74% at $79.46 Friday, outperforming a declining market as 27.46 million shares traded. U.S. cyber agencies warned of active exploitation of a critical Cisco SD-WAN flaw, with emergency patch deadlines set for federal agencies. Cisco said no new financial details will be shared at investor events in early March, including a March 5 Morgan Stanley conference.
February 28, 2026
Elon Musk’s X says “Smart Cashtags” will bring crypto and stock trading to timelines in weeks

Elon Musk’s X says “Smart Cashtags” will bring crypto and stock trading to timelines in weeks

X will launch “Smart Cashtags” within weeks, letting users trade stocks and crypto directly from posts, head of product Nikita Bier said. Bier clarified X will not execute trades or act as a broker; users will be routed to outside partners. The company has not named its brokerage partners or specified supported assets. Tighter API rules are planned to curb spam and harassment linked to trading features.
February 15, 2026
Wesfarmers stock price in focus after Microsoft, Google Cloud AI pacts, with results next week

Wesfarmers stock price in focus after Microsoft, Google Cloud AI pacts, with results next week

Wesfarmers closed at A$87.69 on Friday, down 0.2%, after announcing multi-year AI and cloud deals with Microsoft and Google Cloud. The company will expand AI tools across Bunnings, Kmart, Priceline and other brands. Investors await Wesfarmers’ half-year results on Feb. 19 for details on tech spending and returns. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.39% Friday; Wesfarmers outperformed sector peers.
February 15, 2026
Technology News 15.02.2026

Technology News 15.02.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 16, 2026, 12:00 AM EST Solid Power among EV battery stocks to watch in 2026 as DOE funds expansion February 15, 2026, 11:48 PM EST. Solid Power is pursuing licensing-based, solid-state battery designs compatible with existing tech, potentially shortening time to market. Founded in 2011, it went public in 2021 via a SPAC merger. Unlike some peers, it licenses designs or sells electrolyte materials rather than building full packs. In 2024, it won a $50 million U.S. Department of Energy award to produce electrolyte materials, boosting cash runway after partner revenue stalled. The company aims
February 15, 2026
Uber stock price: SEC shelf filing and CFO switch loom after Friday slide

Uber stock price: SEC shelf filing and CFO switch loom after Friday slide

Uber shares closed down 1.7% at $69.99 Friday, with volume at 26.5 million. The company registered a broad shelf offering with the SEC and filed its annual report showing 2025 revenue up 18% to $52 billion. CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah will step down Feb. 16, succeeded by Balaji Krishnamurthy. Uber agreed to buy Getir’s delivery arm for $335 million and will launch robotaxi rides with Baidu in Dubai.
February 14, 2026
Palo Alto Networks stock in focus: Tel Aviv “CYBR” plan and CyberArk deal tee up earnings week

Palo Alto Networks stock in focus: Tel Aviv “CYBR” plan and CyberArk deal tee up earnings week

Palo Alto Networks will seek a secondary listing on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange as “CYBR” after closing its $25 billion CyberArk acquisition. PANW shares rose 2.5% to $166.95 Friday. Options markets signal an 8% move is likely after Tuesday’s earnings. CyberArk shareholders receive $45 cash and 2.2005 Palo Alto shares per share.
February 14, 2026
Lam Research stock jumps with chip-tool peers after Applied Materials forecast — what to watch next week

Lam Research stock jumps with chip-tool peers after Applied Materials forecast — what to watch next week

Lam Research closed up 1.8% at $235.53 Friday, following a rally in chipmaking-equipment stocks after Applied Materials’ strong forecast and 11% jump. Softer U.S. inflation data pushed Treasury yields lower, supporting growth shares ahead of the long weekend. Investors now await Fed minutes on Feb. 18 and Nvidia’s earnings on Feb. 25.
February 14, 2026
Applied Materials (AMAT) stock jumps on AI forecast — what to know before the next U.S. session

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock jumps on AI forecast — what to know before the next U.S. session

Applied Materials shares jumped 8% to $354.91 after forecasting second-quarter results above estimates, citing AI-related demand and a tightening memory market. The company reported Q1 revenue of $7.01 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $2.38, and agreed to pay $252 million to settle U.S. export violations. U.S. markets will reopen Tuesday after the holiday.
February 14, 2026
Salesforce (CRM) stock rises into Presidents Day break as traders size up AI fears, earnings

Salesforce (CRM) stock rises into Presidents Day break as traders size up AI fears, earnings

Salesforce shares closed Friday at $189.72, up 2.3%, after trading between $184.31 and $193.43 on volume of 14.8 million. The Dow rose nearly 125 points, with Salesforce and Caterpillar leading gains. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday. Investors await Salesforce’s Feb. 25 results and updates on its AI-commerce strategy.
February 14, 2026
Cisco stock rebounds after CSCO plunge — the margin warning investors can’t shake

Cisco stock rebounds after CSCO plunge — the margin warning investors can’t shake

Cisco shares closed up 2.5% at $76.85 Friday, rebounding after a 12% plunge Thursday, its steepest drop since May 2022. The company blamed rising memory component costs for a slip in adjusted gross margin to 67.5%, below analyst estimates, and projected further margin pressure this quarter. CEO Chuck Robbins said Cisco is raising prices and renegotiating contracts. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day.
February 14, 2026
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