Technology 23 February 2026 - 24 February 2026

Stripe hits $159 billion in tender offer as 2025 payment volume reaches $1.9 trillion

Stripe hits $159 billion in tender offer as 2025 payment volume reaches $1.9 trillion

Stripe’s latest tender offer valued the company at $159 billion, up from $107 billion last year, according to the company and media reports Tuesday. The deal allows employees and shareholders to sell stock while Stripe remains private. Stripe reported $1.9 trillion in platform volume for 2025, a 34% increase, and said it remains profitable. President John Collison said an IPO is not a priority.
February 24, 2026
Meta’s $60bn AMD AI chip pact comes with a stock warrant twist as Nvidia eyes PC CPUs

Meta’s $60bn AMD AI chip pact comes with a stock warrant twist as Nvidia eyes PC CPUs

Meta Platforms will buy up to $60 billion in AI chips from AMD over five years, with an option to acquire up to 10% of AMD through performance-based warrants, AMD said Tuesday. AMD shares rose over 10% in premarket trading. Initial shipments for Meta’s data centers are expected in late 2026, using custom Instinct GPUs. The deal is tied to Meta’s efforts to diversify chip suppliers for its AI infrastructure.
February 24, 2026
Amazon stock slides after $12 billion Louisiana data-center plan as AI spending fears linger

Amazon stock slides after $12 billion Louisiana data-center plan as AI spending fears linger

Amazon shares fell 2.3% to $205.27 after the company announced a $12 billion data-center project in Louisiana, part of a 2026 capital spending plan expected to reach $200 billion. The stock is down 9.4% this year. Investors await Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday for signals on AI infrastructure demand. Amazon said the Louisiana buildout will create 540 full-time jobs and fund $400 million for local water infrastructure.
February 24, 2026
Tesla stock price dips below $400 as tariff shift and robotaxi risk frame the week

Tesla stock price dips below $400 as tariff shift and robotaxi risk frame the week

Tesla shares fell 2.9% to $399.83 on Monday as U.S. markets dropped amid new tariff concerns and scrutiny of assisted driving technology. U.S. Customs imposed a 10% tariff on some imports after a Trump proclamation, with the rate possibly rising to 15%. European data showed Tesla registrations fell 17% in January, while rival BYD’s surged 165%. Investors await U.S. consumer confidence data and Nvidia earnings this week.
February 24, 2026
Visa stock price today: V nudges up premarket after a 4.5% slide on AI fee fears

Visa stock price today: V nudges up premarket after a 4.5% slide on AI fee fears

Visa shares rose 0.2% to $307.09 in early premarket trading Tuesday after dropping 4.5% Monday amid a broader selloff in payment stocks. Mastercard and American Express also fell sharply in the previous session. The declines followed concerns over AI-driven disruption to card fees and ongoing legal pressure on swipe charges. Visa’s next scheduled investor events are in March.
February 24, 2026
WiseTech Global share price slides again as ASX tech hits fresh lows ahead of results

WiseTech Global share price slides again as ASX tech hits fresh lows ahead of results

WiseTech Global closed down 3.7% at A$42.99 in Sydney, extending a two-day slide as tech stocks fell after a Wall Street selloff. Australia’s tech index dropped about 3%, hitting lows not seen since late 2023. Investors await WiseTech’s half-year results and interim dividend announcement on Wednesday. Xero, TechnologyOne, and Megaport also declined.
February 24, 2026
Technology News 24.02.2026

Technology News 24.02.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 25, 2026, 12:00 AM EST Apple claims record Europe market share in 2025, but Samsung remains dominant February 24, 2026, 11:56 PM EST. Apple captured a record 27% of Europe's smartphone market in 2025, shipping 36.9 million iPhones and up 6% year over year, according to Omdia. Honor joined Europe's top five with a 3% share and 3.8 million units. Samsung led shipments in Europe with 46.6 million and a 35% share, modest growth from 2024. The region's total volume fell 1% to 134.2 million amid softer demand and USB-C / eco-design regulation. Samsung's Galaxy
February 24, 2026
Figma stock price drops 5% and slips after-hours as insider sales surface; AI credits in focus

Figma stock price drops 5% and slips after-hours as insider sales surface; AI credits in focus

Figma shares fell 5.1% to $24.75 Monday and slipped another 0.3% after hours, with volume more than doubling the average. SEC filings showed stock sales by the chief accounting officer and general counsel under pre-set trading plans. The drop followed a broader selloff in software stocks and investor focus on Figma’s upcoming AI pricing changes in March. The stock is down about 80% since its July 2025 IPO.
February 24, 2026
Cisco stock dips after hours after Wall Street selloff; CSCO investors eye Nvidia results next

Cisco stock dips after hours after Wall Street selloff; CSCO investors eye Nvidia results next

Cisco shares closed down 1.8% at $77.74 Monday and were little changed after hours, following a broader market selloff driven by tariff concerns and AI disruption fears. The company announced a new “Secure AI Factory” in Australia with SharonAI and Nvidia, using 1,024 Nvidia Blackwell Ultra GPUs to keep AI processing local. Trading volume topped 24.5 million shares, above the 50-day average.
February 24, 2026
Shopify stock slides 7% after hours as tariff turmoil and AI fears batter tech

Shopify stock slides 7% after hours as tariff turmoil and AI fears batter tech

Shopify shares fell about 7% to $117.28 in after-hours trading Monday, extending a sharp drop as software stocks slumped and investors reacted to tariff uncertainty and AI disruption fears. Roughly $223 billion was erased from software sector value, with the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF down 4.75%. Shopify recently announced a $2 billion buyback and flagged lower free cash flow margins.
February 23, 2026
Rocket Lab stock slips as RKLB nears Feb. 26 earnings and Pentagon hypersonic test

Rocket Lab stock slips as RKLB nears Feb. 26 earnings and Pentagon hypersonic test

Rocket Lab shares fell 0.9% to $70.25 in late trading Monday ahead of its Feb. 26 earnings report. The company is also expected to support a Pentagon-linked hypersonic test flight using its HASTE launcher before the end of February. About 8.2 million shares traded as the S&P 500 dropped 1%. Investors are watching for updates on revenue, launches, and the Neutron rocket.
February 23, 2026
GE Vernova stock holds near $831 after hours as Amazon’s $12 billion data-center plan keeps power-demand trade in focus

GE Vernova stock holds near $831 after hours as Amazon’s $12 billion data-center plan keeps power-demand trade in focus

GE Vernova shares rose 0.1% to $831.30 in after-hours trading Monday after a volatile session. The company reported a $150 billion backlog and increased gas-power equipment orders, but warned Vineyard Wind delays could cut 2026 wind revenue by $250 million. The board declared a $0.50 quarterly dividend. Next earnings webcast is set for April 22.
February 23, 2026
Arista Networks stock drops as tariff jitters hit tech; what ANET investors watch next

Arista Networks stock drops as tariff jitters hit tech; what ANET investors watch next

Arista Networks shares fell 3.1% to $128.62 Monday as U.S. tech stocks dropped after President Trump announced new global tariffs. Cisco and Hewlett Packard Enterprise also declined, while Nvidia edged higher. Investors are watching for Nvidia’s earnings and Arista’s investor events later this week. Bridgewater projects Big Tech will spend $650 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026, up from $410 billion in 2025.
February 23, 2026
Nvidia stock bucks tariff-hit tech slide as $650 billion AI spending forecast raises the stakes

Nvidia stock bucks tariff-hit tech slide as $650 billion AI spending forecast raises the stakes

Nvidia shares rose 0.2% to $190.28 on Monday, bucking declines in other U.S. AI megacaps amid renewed tariff uncertainty. Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta dropped between 2.1% and 2.9% in midday trading. Bridgewater estimates Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft will spend about $650 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026, up from $410 billion in 2025. Traders await Nvidia’s results for signs of AI demand and spending shifts.
February 23, 2026
Lam Research stock slides as tariff fog hits tech — what LRCX investors are watching next

Lam Research stock slides as tariff fog hits tech — what LRCX investors are watching next

Lam Research shares dropped 2.5% to $238.83 in midday trading Monday, outpacing declines in other chip stocks as renewed U.S. tariff uncertainty hit tech names. The move followed President Trump’s announcement of a new 15% duty after a Supreme Court ruling. Investors are watching Nvidia’s earnings this week for signals on AI-driven chip demand. Lam’s outlook remains sensitive to shifts in trade policy and customer spending plans.
February 23, 2026
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