DraftKings stock pops late Tuesday as Janus Henderson stake filing lands and analysts reset targets
New York, Feb 17, 2026, 15:57 EST — Regular session DraftKings Inc shares rose about 4.2%
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.
Constellation Energy stock jumps near $300: what’s moving CEG today and what traders watch next
Constellation Energy shares climbed 3.9% to $299.60 Tuesday after hitting $305.78, as traders weighed PJM Interconnection’s efforts to manage data-center demand. The
Verizon stock price edges higher after 10-K filing flags cash flow gains — and a stubborn pressure point
Verizon shares rose 0.2% to $49.13 Tuesday after its annual report showed 2025 net income of $17.2 billion, free cash flow of
Thermo Fisher stock steadies near $504 as Danaher’s $9.9 billion Masimo deal rattles life-sciences names
Thermo Fisher shares dipped $0.43 to $504.39 Tuesday afternoon, little changed despite renewed deal activity in the sector. The company recently priced
Vertiv stock price jumps again as BofA lifts target; traders eye next catalyst
Vertiv shares jumped 4.4% to $244.86 Tuesday after Bank of America raised its price target to $277. The stock extended gains following
GE Vernova stock jumps on new turbine deal as traders size up demand for fast-start power (GEV)
GE Vernova shares rose 2.8% to $824.85 in Tuesday afternoon trading after announcing a gas-turbine supply deal for Lincoln Electric System’s Nebraska plant expansion. The contract, disclosed Monday, is expected to add about 100 MW of capacity by 2029. Financial terms were not released. Investors await GE Vernova’s first-quarter earnings webcast on April 22.
Chevron stock slides on oil slump despite Melius upgrade and Greece gas push
Chevron shares fell 1.8% to $180.37 Tuesday as crude prices hit a two-week low, with Brent down 2.1% to $67.24 a barrel.
Boeing stock turns higher on Air Astana Dreamliner order — what BA investors watch next
Boeing shares rose 0.7% to $244.60 after Air Astana finalized an order for up to 15 787 Dreamliners. Boeing delivered 46 jets
Bank of America stock today: BAC edges higher as traders watch Fed minutes and Friday’s inflation read
Bank of America shares rose 0.7% to $52.92 Tuesday, with 19.1 million shares traded as the S&P 500 financials index gained 1.2%.
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
Seagate stock price slips in regular trade despite fresh Mizuho target hike
Seagate shares fell 0.6% to $423.41 Tuesday despite Mizuho raising its price target to $475. The stock lagged Western Digital, which gained 2.1%, as investors weighed possible dilution from $600 million in exchangeable note deals set to close Feb. 17.
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.
Adobe stock (ADBE) slips as AI disruption fears hit software names; PCE report and earnings call ahead
Adobe shares fell 1.4% to $260.33 Tuesday, tracking a broader selloff in software stocks as AI disruption fears resurfaced. The S&P 500 software index also dropped 1.4%, with CrowdStrike down 5% and Salesforce sliding as much as 5%. Investors await the Feb. 20 PCE inflation report and Adobe’s earnings call on March 12.
IBM stock slides as AI jitters hit tech again, even after Evercore flags cash-flow upside
IBM shares fell 1.4% to $258.76 Tuesday afternoon amid a broader tech selloff. Evercore ISI maintained a Buy rating, calling IBM’s 2026 free cash flow target conservative. Investors await the Feb. 26 Technology Summit for details on IBM’s “agentic AI” strategy. About 2.8 million shares traded by 2:04 p.m. ET.
T-Mobile stock ticks up as a Rule 144 filing flags insider selling — what TMUS traders are watching
T-Mobile shares rose 0.8% to $221.31 Tuesday after a regulatory filing showed a planned sale of 10,240 shares worth $2.26 million. The move comes as tech stocks remain volatile ahead of Friday’s PCE inflation data. T-Mobile recently raised its 2026 share buyback target to $5 billion and will stop reporting postpaid phone subscriber net adds this quarter.
Citigroup stock rises after Morgan Stanley names Citi top bank pick, lifts target to $152
Citigroup shares rose 2.9% to $114.06 after Morgan Stanley named it its top large-cap bank pick and raised its price target to $152. Financial stocks outperformed as investors avoided tech following an AI-driven selloff. Attention shifts to Feb. 20 U.S. PCE inflation data and Citi’s investor day on May 7.
Uber stock edges up after Life360 tie-up targets teen rides with real-time tracking
Uber shares rose 0.5% to $70.33 Tuesday after announcing an expanded partnership with Life360 for linked accounts, trip tracking, and ride booking. Life360 shares gained 0.7%. Uber confirmed CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah will step down, with Balaji Krishnamurthy taking over. Investors await Fed minutes on Wednesday.
AbbVie stock rises as ABBV investors brace for Feb 20 inflation read and Botox pricing fight
AbbVie shares rose 0.5% to $232.75 Tuesday, outpacing a flat health-care sector after the company raised its quarterly dividend to $1.73 per share. The move comes as AbbVie sues U.S. officials over Medicare price controls on Botox, which accounts for over 10% of its revenue. Investors remain cautious ahead of the Feb. 20 PCE inflation report.
Intuit stock tumbles 5% today as INTU slides near 52-week low despite new Wix tie-up
Intuit shares fell about 5% to near a 52-week low Tuesday afternoon, trading around $379 despite a broader market rebound. The drop came as investors weighed AI disruption risks ahead of Intuit’s earnings and key inflation data. A new partnership with Wix to integrate QuickBooks Online failed to lift the stock. Intuit shares have lost over 50% from last year’s high.
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.
Nebius (NBIS) stock swings after Orbis stake filing — what investors watch next
Nebius shares rose 0.3% to $98.29 Tuesday after a volatile session, following a filing showing Orbis Investment Management held 1.5% of Class A shares as of Dec. 31. The disclosure comes as investors watch Nebius’ funding and capacity build-out plans after capital spending hit $2.1 billion and net loss widened last quarter.
Palo Alto Networks stock slips as PANW lines up Koi deal ahead of earnings
Palo Alto Networks shares fell 1.5% to $164.50 Tuesday after announcing a deal to acquire AI security startup Koi and launching a new managed security service. The stock hit an intraday low of $160.11. Investors awaited quarterly results due after the close, with guidance and deal integration in focus. Other cybersecurity stocks, including CrowdStrike and Fortinet, also declined.
Linde (LIN) stock price ticks higher after SEC sale notice; traders eye what’s next
Linde shares rose 0.2% to $482.11 Tuesday afternoon after a Form 144 filing flagged a planned sale of 9,455 shares tied to an option exercise. The stock traded between $477.57 and $483.75. CFO Matt White is scheduled to speak at a Barclays conference Feb. 18. The U.S. PCE inflation report is due Feb. 20.
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.
Lithium price holds above $20/kg as Bank of America upgrade lifts Albemarle stock
Albemarle shares rose 1.3% to $168.56 after Bank of America upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its price target to $190. China spot lithium carbonate held steady at 145,000 yuan per tonne, according to SunSirs. Investors are watching for SQM’s results on Feb. 27 for further signals on lithium pricing.
Heating Oil Price Today: NYMEX ULSD dips as U.S.-Iran talk progress drags crude
March heating oil futures slipped 0.3% to $2.3805 a gallon by 1:03 p.m. EST in New York, tracking a drop in crude after Iran reported progress in nuclear talks with the U.S. Brent crude fell $1.41 to $67.24 a barrel. Traders await delayed U.S. inventory data due Thursday. Market focus remains on diplomatic developments and supply risks.
Shopify stock price steadies after Truist upgrade as $2 billion buyback starts
Shopify shares slipped 0.2% to $112.46 midday Tuesday despite Truist upgrading the stock to “buy” and raising its price target to $150. The company’s $2 billion share repurchase program began Feb. 17. Shopify’s latest earnings showed revenue guidance above estimates but missed on adjusted profit due to higher costs. Orders from AI search tools rose 15-fold since January 2025, according to the company.
CoreWeave stock slides as CEO stock sale and lawsuit reminders hit ahead of earnings
CoreWeave shares fell 4.6% to $91.62 Tuesday after CEO Michael Intrator disclosed insider sales and law firms circulated reminders about a securities class action. The AI cloud company reports quarterly results next week, with investors watching for updates on capacity expansion and spending. About 11.1 million shares traded by early afternoon. A March 13 deadline looms for lead plaintiff motions in the New Jersey lawsuit.
Rivian stock drops 5% as DA Davidson downgrade hits the brakes on R2 optimism
Rivian shares dropped about 5% to $16.84 Tuesday after D.A. Davidson downgraded the stock, citing risks around the R2 launch. The move follows a 27% surge last week after earnings. Analysts remain split on Rivian’s ability to scale R2 production and manage cash burn. Investors await more R2 details at a March 12 update.
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.
P&G stock slips as insider sale filing hits and consumer staples face fresh demand doubts
Procter & Gamble shares slipped 0.5% to $159.21 midday Tuesday after a regulatory filing showed Chief R&D Officer Victor Javier Aguilar sold 15,169 shares. General Mills’ profit warning pressured consumer goods stocks, fueling concerns about demand and pricing. Investors are awaiting Federal Reserve minutes Wednesday for signals on rates and the economic outlook.
Goldman Sachs stock outperforms as banks rally and DEI board report lands
Goldman Sachs shares rose 1.1% to $915.29 Tuesday, outperforming a weaker market as a WSJ report said the bank may drop DEI factors from board-candidate criteria. Financial stocks gained while tech lagged. Traders await Fed minutes Wednesday and the PCE inflation report Friday. Goldman declined to comment on the DEI report.
Oil prices slide on U.S.-Iran talk progress; Brent hits two-week low before inventory data
Brent crude fell 2.1% to $67.24 a barrel Tuesday after Iran signaled progress in nuclear talks with the U.S. The Strait of Hormuz saw temporary closures for Iranian military drills, while a drone attack caused a fire at Russia’s Ilsky refinery. Oil from Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field is gradually returning after an outage. Many Asian markets were closed for Lunar New Year, limiting early trading activity.
Brent crude price slides toward $67 as U.S.-Iran talk progress cools risk premium
Brent crude fell 2.2% to $67.13 a barrel by late Tuesday as progress in U.S.-Iran nuclear talks eased Middle East supply fears. OPEC+ is expected to discuss resuming output increases at its March 1 meeting. U.S. WTI dropped to $62.02. Traders await delayed U.S. inventory data.
Gasoline prices today: UGA ETF ticks up even as RBOB slips on U.S.-Iran talk hopes
NYMEX March RBOB gasoline slipped 0.1% to $1.9080 per gallon Tuesday, while U.S. average pump prices held at $2.917, AAA reported. Refiners Valero, Marathon, and Phillips 66 dropped 1%-2% as crude oil hit a two-week low on U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. California faces higher costs as it imports more gasoline amid refinery closures. A drone attack set fire to Russia’s Ilsky refinery, Russian officials said.