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ASX 200 ekes out a gain as tech snaps back; miners slide on iron ore

ASX 200 ekes out a gain as tech snaps back; miners slide on iron ore

The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.22% at 8,937.1, lifted by a tech rebound as WiseTech surged 12.8% and Xero rose 7.5%. Rio Tinto dropped 4.1% and Fortescue fell 4.7% as iron ore prices stayed below $100 a tonne. Investors await the Reserve Bank of Australia’s February meeting minutes and key labour data later this week.
16 February 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 16.02.2026

The Nairobi Securities Exchange hit a record Sh3.419 trillion market capitalization after a 6.9% weekly surge, adding Sh220 billion in investor wealth. Safaricom, Equity Bank, KCB, and Stanbic led gains, fueled by dividend news and bank earnings expectations. Retail activity spiked, with transactions doubling to 101,000 as investors used the new Ziidi Trader mobile platform.
16 February 2026
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CrowdStrike stock price jumps on HSBC upgrade as CRWD heads into holiday-shortened week

CrowdStrike stock price jumps on HSBC upgrade as CRWD heads into holiday-shortened week

CrowdStrike shares jumped 4.4% to $429.64 Friday after HSBC upgraded the stock to “buy” with a $446 target, citing its cloud-native cybersecurity model. About 3.5 million shares changed hands as investors weighed AI’s impact on software firms. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day. CrowdStrike will report quarterly results after the bell on March 3.
15 February 2026
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PepsiCo stock slips into Presidents Day break as buyback plan meets rate jitters

PepsiCo stock slips into Presidents Day break as buyback plan meets rate jitters

PepsiCo shares closed down 0.8% at $165.94 Friday, despite Wall Street gains after softer U.S. inflation data. The company plans to cut U.S. snack prices by up to 15% following consumer pushback, and raised its annualized dividend to $5.92 a share. PepsiCo’s board declared a $1.4225 quarterly dividend, payable March 31. NYSE markets will be closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday.
15 February 2026
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Verizon (VZ) stock price slips into Presidents Day break as insider filings flag executive awards

Verizon (VZ) stock price slips into Presidents Day break as insider filings flag executive awards

Verizon shares closed down 0.9% at $49.01 Friday, lagging T-Mobile and AT&T in a volatile session ahead of the Presidents Day market holiday. SEC filings showed stock-award vesting and tax-related share disposals by top executives, and named Alfonso Villanueva Rodriguez as interim consumer chief. Markets reopen Tuesday, with CFO Tony Skiadas set to present at a Barclays event Feb. 24.
15 February 2026
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GE Vernova stock price: GEV slips into the long weekend — here’s what matters next

GE Vernova stock price: GEV slips into the long weekend — here’s what matters next

GE Vernova shares closed down 1.77% at $802.13 on Friday, about 5% below Thursday’s 52-week high. U.S. markets are shut Monday for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. Investors are weighing strong demand for turbines and grid equipment against continued losses in the wind unit. GE Vernova recently completed a $2.6 billion notes offering and announced a strategic deal with Xcel Energy.
15 February 2026
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Seagate stock price slips into Presidents Day break as $600 million note swap nears (STX)

Seagate stock price slips into Presidents Day break as $600 million note swap nears (STX)

Seagate shares fell 1.2% to $425.99 Friday, trailing storage peers after hitting a 52-week high Thursday. The company plans to exchange $600 million in 2028 notes for $599.2 million cash plus shares, with the deal expected to close Feb. 17, pending final terms. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, delaying trading until Tuesday. Seagate warned the note exchange is not guaranteed.
15 February 2026
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Boeing stock price closes higher before Presidents Day break as traders eye FAA, orders

Boeing stock price closes higher before Presidents Day break as traders eye FAA, orders

Boeing shares rose 1.5% to $242.96 Friday, outpacing aerospace and industrial indexes. The company plans to open a fourth 737 MAX production line in Everett, Washington, by midsummer, with output targets delayed to 2027. Boeing reports fewer supplier defects after agreeing to buy back Spirit AeroSystems. The FAA proposed a new safety directive for older 737 models after cracks were found in fuselage skin.
15 February 2026
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Uber stock faces Tuesday test after report flags Uber Eats expansion into 7 European markets

Uber stock faces Tuesday test after report flags Uber Eats expansion into 7 European markets

Uber will expand its delivery business to seven more European countries this year, targeting $1 billion in extra gross bookings, the Financial Times reported. Shares closed down 1.7% Friday as investors weigh rollout costs and a CFO transition set for Feb. 16. Uber also agreed to acquire Getir’s Türkiye delivery portfolio, pending approval. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday after the holiday.
15 February 2026
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  • Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks to Watch in April 2026 Amid Market Volatility
    April 8, 2026, 12:30 AM EDT. Middle Eastern dividend stocks offer income and stability amid rising geopolitical tensions and volatile markets. Leading stocks include Emaar Properties with a 9.12% yield, National General Insurance at 8.18%, and Sharjah Cement and Industrial Development boasting a high 9.35% yield despite income volatility. Banks like Turkiye Garanti Bankasi (3.45%) and Arab National Bank (6.02%) also feature prominently. Some companies show dividend payouts unsupported by cash flows, posing risks for cautious investors. The regional landscape reflects a mix of yield opportunities against earnings and payout concerns as investors weigh stability against market uncertainty.
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