AMD stock in focus: TCS partnership puts ‘Helios’ AI plan for India on the tape
New York, Feb 16, 2026, 16:24 EST — Market closed. Advanced Micro Devices and Tata Consultancy
Gold price today: Bullion slips below $5,000 as dollar firms and Fed minutes loom
Gold slipped below $5,000 an ounce Monday, trading near $4,991 as the dollar index rose to 96.97 in thin holiday trading. U.S. stock markets were closed for Presidents Day and will reopen
XRP price today: Ripple token holds $1.48 as Standard Chartered slashes 2026 target
XRP held near $1.48 after Standard Chartered cut its end-2026 price target to $2.80 from $8, citing broader digital asset weakness. U.S.
Bitcoin slips under $70,000 on holiday trade as Fed minutes and U.S. GDP loom
Bitcoin slipped below $70,000 Monday, trading near $68,382 as U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day and investors awaited Federal Reserve minutes and
Google stock price: Alphabet’s GOOG faces a Tuesday test after Presidents Day pause
Alphabet Class C shares closed at $306.02, down 1.1% ahead of the U.S. market holiday, and now sit 12% below their February
Silver price today: spot silver drops to $75.83 as dollar firms in holiday-thinned trade
Spot silver fell 2% to $75.83 an ounce in thin holiday trade Monday, with U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day. The dollar
Microsoft stock (MSFT) pauses at $401 as AI spending doubts linger — what to watch next
Microsoft shares closed at $401.32 on Friday, down about 17% year-to-date and erasing roughly $613 billion in market value. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Presidents Day. Investors remain focused on upcoming U.S. inflation data and Nvidia’s results, as Microsoft faces pressure over AI spending, slower cloud growth, and increased regulatory scrutiny.
Micron stock price: India chip output start date puts MU in focus ahead of Tuesday reopen
Micron shares closed down 0.6% at $411.66 ahead of Tuesday’s U.S. market reopen. An Indian official said Micron will start commercial production
Amazon stock: $343 billion wiped off value as AI spending fears hang over Tuesday’s reopen
Amazon shares have dropped 13.85% in 2026, erasing about $343 billion in market value as investors question heavy AI spending. The company
Apple stock set for Tuesday reboot as March 4 event invite lands after AAPL’s rough week
Apple shares closed at $255.78 on Friday, down 2.3% for the day and nearly 8% for the week. The company has scheduled
Meta stock faces fresh UK youth-ban risk as Wall Street reopens — what investors watch next
Meta closed at $639.77, down 1.6% ahead of a U.S. market holiday. Britain signaled it could ban social media for under-16s this
Sandisk stock price: what could move SNDK after Presidents Day as Fed minutes, Nvidia results loom
Sandisk shares closed down 0.5% at $626.56 on Friday ahead of a market pause for Presidents Day. The stock traded in a wide range as investors reassessed AI spending and its impact on storage demand. Sandisk forecast third-quarter revenue of $4.40–$4.80 billion, citing increased SSD deployments linked to AI infrastructure. The Federal Reserve minutes and Nvidia’s upcoming results may influence trading this week.
Tesla stock price in focus after FSD subscription switch as TSLA heads into post-holiday trade
Tesla has ended U.S. sales of its Full Self-Driving feature as a one-time purchase, shifting to a $99 monthly subscription, Business Insider reported. Tesla shares last closed at $417.44, up 0.1%, with U.S. markets shut Monday for Washington’s Birthday. The stock reopens Tuesday as traders await retail sales data and Fed minutes for direction on rates.
Nvidia (NVDA) stock: Blackwell Ultra test data lands as AI spending worries shadow the next session
Nvidia said its new Blackwell Ultra platform delivers up to 50 times higher inference throughput per megawatt than its previous generation, as major cloud providers begin deploying the technology. Nvidia shares last closed at $182.81, down 2.21%, amid investor concerns over AI spending and an $89.67 billion drop in market value since January. U.S. markets were closed Monday for Presidents Day. AMD announced a new AI data center partnership in India.
GE Vernova stock price: new Lincoln Electric turbine deal puts GEV in focus for Tuesday
GE Vernova secured a contract to supply two LM6000VELOX gas turbines to Lincoln Electric System for a Nebraska plant, with operation set for 2029. The order was booked in Q4 2025 and is expected to add about 100 MW of capacity. Shares closed down 1.7% at $802.13 on Friday. U.S. markets were closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday and reopen Tuesday.
Thermo Fisher stock slips into Presidents Day break as TMO extends slide — what investors watch next
Thermo Fisher Scientific shares closed at $504.82 Friday, down nearly 1% and marking a four-session slide ahead of Monday’s market holiday. The company’s stock has dropped about 6.5% since Feb. 10. Thermo Fisher recently priced $3.8 billion in senior notes to help fund its pending $9.4 billion Clario acquisition, which remains subject to regulatory approval. Investors await Tuesday’s market reopen and key U.S. economic data next week.
Chevron stock price: Greece gas deal sets up CVX for Tuesday trade
Chevron and Helleniq Energy signed leases Monday to explore for natural gas in four deep-water blocks off Greece, covering 47,000 square kilometers. Chevron shares last closed up 0.73% at $183.74 on Friday, with U.S. markets shut Monday for Presidents Day. Oil prices rose, with Brent settling at $68.65 a barrel. Investors await U.S.-Iran talks Tuesday and an OPEC+ policy meeting March 1.
Boeing stock price: What to watch after Presidents Day as the 737 ramp comes back into view
Boeing shares closed up 1.51% at $242.96 Friday, ahead of a U.S. market holiday. The company delivered 46 jets in January and logged 103 net new orders, outpacing Airbus. Boeing plans a 15% output increase over 18 months, with a fourth 737 MAX line opening midsummer. Cash flow projections for 2026 hinge on resolving certification delays and ramping production.
Bank of America stock price on watch as CEO Moynihan pay jumps to $41 million, Fed minutes ahead
Bank of America raised CEO Brian Moynihan’s 2025 pay to $41 million from $35 million, mostly in equity, citing strong earnings. BAC shares closed at $52.55 Friday, up 0.06%, and are down 7% since Feb. 6. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday after Presidents Day. Investors await key economic data and Fed minutes this week.
Seagate stock is frozen for Presidents Day — here’s what traders watch Tuesday
Seagate shares closed down 1.2% at $425.99 Friday ahead of a $600 million exchange of Seagate HDD Cayman notes, expected to close around Feb. 17. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. The exchange involves cash and unregistered shares, with investors watching for impacts on Seagate’s share count and debt.
Spotify stock price pauses today — what could move SPOT when U.S. trading returns
Spotify shares paused at $458.34 with U.S. markets closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday, after rising 2.8% Friday. The company reported record Q4 user growth to 751 million monthly active users and 290 million premium subscribers. Spotify forecast Q1 revenue of 4.5 billion euros and 293 million premium subscribers. Analysts flagged AI risks and new price hikes as key issues for Tuesday’s reopening.
Accenture stock (ACN) back in focus after holiday pause, with March earnings looming
Accenture shares closed at $224.23 Friday, up 0.98% after recent volatility. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents’ Day and reopen Tuesday. The company’s next earnings call is set for March 19. Accenture paid its $1.63 per share quarterly dividend Friday.
Citigroup stock price: What to watch as Citi shares return Tuesday after a sharp pullback
U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. Citigroup shares last finished at $110.86, down 10% from a Feb. 9 high after a four-day slide. CEO Jane Fraser’s 2025 pay rose 22% to $42 million, citing record revenue and regulatory progress. Investors await U.S. retail sales and Fed minutes this week for signals on rates and bank stock direction.
IBM stock price steadies near $262 as Wall Street closes for Presidents Day — what to watch next
IBM shares closed up 1.1% at $262.38 on Friday, snapping a four-day losing streak and outperforming Microsoft and Alphabet. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. IBM plans to triple U.S. entry-level hiring in 2026, even as automation expands. The stock remains about 19% below its November high.
T-Mobile stock (TMUS) set for post-holiday test after Wells Fargo target lift and €2.5 billion bond sale
T-Mobile US shares closed at $219.52 on Feb. 13, up about 2.3%, ahead of a market holiday. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $235 and kept an Overweight rating. The next dividend is $1.02 a share, record date Feb. 27, payment March 12. T-Mobile USA plans to sell €2.5 billion in senior notes, with the deal set to close Feb. 19.
S&P Global stock price near $410 into Presidents Day break: SPGI rebound faces Tuesday test
S&P Global shares closed Friday at $409.54, up 3.1%, with 4.74 million shares traded. The move followed a 9.7% drop after the company’s 2026 earnings forecast missed estimates. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. Board member Hubert Joly bought 2,500 shares last week at around $399 each.
Adobe stock holds near 52-week low as U.S. markets shut for Presidents Day — what to watch next
Adobe closed Friday at $263.97, up 0.6%, after hitting a 52-week low of $251.10 on Feb. 12. The stock remains pressured by investor concerns over AI-driven disruption in software. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday after the Presidents Day holiday, with attention on Adobe’s next earnings report set for March 12.
Intuit stock sits near $399 after TurboTax Super Bowl splash — what Wall Street watches next
Intuit shares closed Friday up 0.3% at $399.40 ahead of the U.S. holiday shutdown. The company’s marketing chief said AI “agents” now handle campaign work that once took weeks. Intuit’s next events are the Feb. 24 Connect ON virtual meeting and fiscal Q2 results on Feb. 26. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday after Presidents Day.
Babcock shares jump as UK weighs faster defence spending push
Babcock shares rose 3.2% to 1,340.5 pence in London after Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for faster defence spending and reports surfaced of an earlier 3% GDP target. The company disclosed a buyback of 8,045 shares on Feb. 13. Babcock stock remains down 6.3% over the past week. Investors await the March 3 government fiscal forecast for details on funding and priorities.
Auto Trader share price rises as Autotrader flags jump in EV interest and warns of postcode divide
Autotrader shares rose 0.6% to 461.7 pence in London after reporting a 28% jump in electric vehicle advert views and a 27% rise in dealer enquiries for 2025. The company said EV demand varies widely by region. Investors are watching for Autotrader’s full-year results on May 21.
Serco share price ticks up in late London trade as March results loom
Serco shares rose 0.3% to 298.20 pence in late London trade Monday, near 12-month highs, as defence-related stocks outperformed. Investors are awaiting Serco’s full-year 2025 results on March 5 for updates on contract pipeline and financial outlook. CFO Nigel Crossley will step down after the results, with Mark Reid set to replace him March 6.
Wizz Air share price jumps nearly 4% in London as WIZZ stock firms; what investors watch next
Wizz Air shares rose 3.8% to 1,422 pence in London, with EasyJet, IAG, and Jet2 also higher. No new company statements were issued, and traders focused on crude prices and UK inflation data due Feb. 18. Brent crude hovered near $68 a barrel. Wizz Air continues to manage aircraft groundings linked to Pratt & Whitney engine checks.
easyJet share price rises after airline refreshes £4bn bond programme prospectus
easyJet shares rose 1.5% in London after the airline published an FCA-approved prospectus updating its £4 billion Euro Medium Term Note programme. The document outlines potential bond issuance terms but does not signal an imminent sale. Investors are monitoring funding costs ahead of easyJet’s half-year results on May 21.
Why Hiscox shares are up: HSX rebounds with insurers as rate-cut bets return
Hiscox Ltd shares rose 0.6% to 1,448 pence by 1508 GMT Monday, tracking gains in European insurers as financial stocks rebounded. The FTSE 100 insurer traded between 1,439 and 1,455 pence, with a market value near £4.7 billion. Investors await Hiscox’s 2025 results on Feb. 25 and key UK inflation data this week. The stock remains about 7% below its Feb. 4 year high.
M&G share price nears 52-week high after $1.1bn CVC private equity deal
M&G shares rose about 1% in London on Monday, reaching 316.3 pence intraday, after CVC committed $1.1 billion to M&G’s 2025 PE Secondary Fund. The company also completed a £180 million bulk annuity buy-in for Senior plc’s pension plan.
Wise PLC Class A share price slips as firm switches registrar to Computershare
Wise PLC Class A shares fell 1.6% to 848 pence in London on Monday, underperforming a firmer FTSE 100. Wise named Computershare as its new share registrar, replacing Equiniti, effective Feb. 16. Investors are watching UK inflation data and updates on Wise’s planned US-UK dual listing this week. Sterling was steady ahead of key UK economic releases.