Today: 26 April 2026
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Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Kraft Heinz stock price: KHC ends higher, but downgrades and a capex lift set up the next week

Kraft Heinz stock price: KHC ends higher, but downgrades and a capex lift set up the next week

Kraft Heinz shares rose 1.9% to $24.79 Friday despite JPMorgan downgrading the stock and S&P Global revising its outlook to negative. The company reported 2025 net sales fell to $24.94 billion and disclosed $6.7 billion in goodwill impairment losses. Kraft Heinz paused separation plans and raised 2026 capital spending guidance to $950 million.
15 February 2026
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Coca-Cola stock slips into long weekend; KO investors eye Tuesday CAGNY update

Coca-Cola stock slips into long weekend; KO investors eye Tuesday CAGNY update

Coca-Cola shares slipped 0.4% to $78.68 Friday ahead of a management update set for Feb. 17 at the CAGNY conference. U.S. markets will pause for Washington’s Birthday on Monday. Investors are watching for signs of volume growth as CEO-elect Henrique Braun prepares to take over. The company last reported Q4 net revenue up 2% to $11.8 billion and projected 2026 organic revenue growth of 4% to 5%.
15 February 2026
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Salesforce stock ends higher into Presidents Day break as Wall Street sizes up Feb. 25 earnings

Salesforce stock ends higher into Presidents Day break as Wall Street sizes up Feb. 25 earnings

Salesforce shares closed up 2.3% at $189.72 on Friday, outperforming a volatile market ahead of the company’s Feb. 25 earnings report. Investors are watching for updates on AI “agents” and enterprise spending as the software sector faces uncertainty over AI disruption. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday, with trading set to resume Tuesday.
15 February 2026
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AGNC stock price slips after soft U.S. CPI; dividend and Fed minutes loom

AGNC stock price slips after soft U.S. CPI; dividend and Fed minutes loom

AGNC Investment Corp closed down 0.2% at $11.36 Friday as Treasury yields fell after U.S. inflation data came in below forecasts. The company declared a $0.12 February dividend, payable March 10. Annaly Capital rose 0.5%, Dynex Capital slipped 0.4%. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday.
15 February 2026
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McDonald’s stock price dips after a late-week swing as upgrades collide with a busy macro calendar

McDonald’s stock price dips after a late-week swing as upgrades collide with a busy macro calendar

McDonald’s shares fell 1.4% to $327.58 Friday after touching $335.50 earlier in the session, with about 3.6 million shares traded. The company posted Q4 global comparable sales up 5.7% and raised its dividend 5% to $1.86 per share. Analysts including Argus and Jefferies lifted price targets following earnings. The drop comes ahead of key U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve minutes next week.
15 February 2026
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Main Street Capital stock drops — what to watch before MAIN reports earnings

Main Street Capital stock drops — what to watch before MAIN reports earnings

Main Street Capital Corp shares fell 2.4% to $59.44 Friday, underperforming as BDC peers also declined after softer U.S. inflation data. Company filings showed executive Jason Beauvais acquired 100 shares via dividend reinvestment. Main Street’s next earnings report is set for Feb. 26 after market close. U.S. markets will be shut Monday for Washington’s Birthday.
15 February 2026
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IREN Lands in the MSCI USA Index — The Next MicroStrategy-Linked Crypto Stock to Go Mainstream

IREN Lands in the MSCI USA Index — The Next MicroStrategy-Linked Crypto Stock to Go Mainstream

IREN Limited will join the MSCI USA Index after trading closes on Feb. 27, prompting potential buying by passive funds. Shares rose 2.85% Friday, lifting its market value to about $13.7 billion. The move comes as IREN shifts from bitcoin mining toward AI cloud infrastructure. MSCI recently dropped a proposal to exclude crypto-heavy firms from its benchmarks.
15 February 2026
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Merck stock price hits a 52-week high on Deutsche Bank upgrade as MRK heads into holiday week

Merck stock price hits a 52-week high on Deutsche Bank upgrade as MRK heads into holiday week

Merck shares rose 1.8% to $121.41 Friday after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $150. The stock hit a 52-week high of $123.33 before markets closed for the Presidents Day holiday. Merck plans to present new bladder and kidney cancer data at the ASCO GU meeting later this month. Chief marketing officer Chirfi Guindo sold 10,000 shares earlier in the week, according to a regulatory filing.
15 February 2026
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Charles Schwab stock slips despite $27.8 billion January inflows as investors brace for Fed minutes

Charles Schwab stock slips despite $27.8 billion January inflows as investors brace for Fed minutes

Schwab shares fell 1.4% to $93.72 Friday, underperforming a flat S&P 500, after reporting $27.8 billion in January core net new assets and a $20.4 billion drop in sweep cash to $433.3 billion. The firm’s stock traded ex-dividend after raising its payout to 32 cents. Markets close Monday for Washington’s Birthday; Fed minutes and economic data are due next week.
15 February 2026
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C.H. Robinson stock steadies after AI scare — insiders step in as traders brace for Tuesday

C.H. Robinson stock steadies after AI scare — insiders step in as traders brace for Tuesday

C.H. Robinson shares closed up 4.9% at $176.01 Friday, rebounding after a 15% plunge sparked by AI disruption fears tied to Algorhythm Holdings’ SemiCab platform. Executives disclosed open-market share purchases following Thursday’s drop. The company’s annual 10-K warned of “accelerated adoption of automation and AI” in freight.
15 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • RE/MAX Holdings (RMAX) Shows Steady Earnings Growth Amid Revenue Decline
    April 26, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT. RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE:RMAX) posts a 7.4% annual growth in earnings per share (EPS) over three years, signaling steady profitability despite a revenue decline. EBIT margins remain flat, raising short-term growth concerns. Significant insider ownership at 5.1% (around $13 million) reflects confidence in the company's strategy. Investors seeking a balance of growth and proven profits might find RMAX worth monitoring, though recent revenue trends warrant caution. RE/MAX illustrates a traditional, profit-focused investment approach amidst a market often favoring high-risk, loss-making tech stocks.

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PayPal Stock Gets a Fresh Wall Street Lift — But the Sell Rating Says the Hard Part Isn’t Over

PayPal Stock Gets a Fresh Wall Street Lift — But the Sell Rating Says the Hard Part Isn’t Over

26 April 2026
PayPal shares rose 1.5% Friday after Truist Financial raised its price target to $45, though the stock traded at $50.48. The move comes as PayPal faces pressure from missed earnings, a new CEO, and increased competition from Apple Pay and Stripe. PayPal recently launched Curated Ads for connected TV and signed an NFL partnership for peer-to-peer payments. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 4% to $8.68 billion.
Cameco Corporation Stock Slips Before Q1 Results — Why Uranium Investors Are Watching May 5

Cameco Corporation Stock Slips Before Q1 Results — Why Uranium Investors Are Watching May 5

26 April 2026
Cameco’s U.S.-listed shares closed Friday at $122.15, down 1.4% ahead of its first-quarter results due May 5. Uranium prices held at $86.80 a pound, up 30% from a year earlier. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” on the stock, with a C$174.85 target for Toronto-listed shares. Cameco delivered 33 million pounds of uranium in 2025 and holds long-term contracts for about 230 million pounds.
Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Shot as $3.2 Billion Space Shield Race Opens

Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Shot as $3.2 Billion Space Shield Race Opens

26 April 2026
Lockheed Martin was selected for U.S. Space Force prototype work on the $185 billion Golden Dome missile-defense program, joining SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, and Anduril in a crowded field. The awards follow a weak quarter for Lockheed, with profit and cash flow down due to production delays and contract costs. Space Systems Command awarded 20 agreements to 12 companies. Lockheed shares closed at $513.45 on Friday, down 3.08%.
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