Today: 20 May 2026

ANZ share price slips after RBA minutes; what could move ASX:ANZ next

ANZ share price slips after RBA minutes; what could move ASX:ANZ next

ANZ closed down 0.7% at A$39.36 on Tuesday, underperforming other major banks as investors reacted to Reserve Bank of Australia minutes signaling possible further rate hikes. The ASX 200 rose 0.2% to 8,958.9, supported by gains in mining stocks. ANZ’s first-quarter underlying profit rose 17% to A$2.0 billion, but analysts flagged the shares as overvalued. Investors now await key macro data and ANZ’s half-year results in May.
17 February 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 17.02.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 17, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 17, 2026, 11:59 PM EST Warren Buffett's Returns Halved Post-Regulation Fair Disclosure in 2000 February 17, 2026, 11:54 PM EST. Chamath Palihapitiya highlighted that Warren Buffett generated double the market's returns before the 2000 implementation of Regulation Fair Disclosure (Reg FD), which prohibited selective disclosure of material information by corporate executives. The rule ended a period of information asymmetry, where investors like Buffett benefited from exclusive insights through private networks. Post-Reg FD, Palihapitiya explained, Buffett's returns matched average market performance, effectively erasing his prior edge. The change illustrates how information
17 February 2026
Uber stock: Tuesday test looms after Uber Eats targets $1 billion boost in Europe

Uber stock: Tuesday test looms after Uber Eats targets $1 billion boost in Europe

Uber shares closed down 1.7% at $69.99 Friday after the company announced plans to expand Uber Eats into seven new European countries in 2026, targeting $1 billion in gross bookings over three years. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, with investors awaiting Tuesday’s session for reaction and more detail on costs and regulatory approvals.
16 February 2026
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Palo Alto Networks stock (PANW) faces an 8% earnings swing — what to watch when Wall Street reopens

Palo Alto Networks stock (PANW) faces an 8% earnings swing — what to watch when Wall Street reopens

Palo Alto Networks closed at $166.95 Friday, up 2.5%, with options markets pricing an 8.3% move around Tuesday’s earnings. The company completed its CyberArk acquisition Feb. 11 and plans a secondary listing in Tel Aviv. Analysts expect quarterly earnings of about 49 cents per share. China-related scrutiny and integration issues remain in focus.
16 February 2026
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Mastercard stock in focus: UK banks plot Visa-Mastercard alternative as Wall Street reopens Tuesday

Mastercard stock in focus: UK banks plot Visa-Mastercard alternative as Wall Street reopens Tuesday

Mastercard closed down 1.7% at $518.36 on Friday ahead of a U.S. holiday break. UK bank chiefs meet Thursday to discuss a national payments alternative, with Mastercard saying it welcomes competition. Barclays UK CEO Vim Maru will chair the meeting, and the Bank of England is advising. Mastercard executives are set for investor conferences in early March.
16 February 2026
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Lam Research stock in focus after Applied Materials sparks chip-tool rally; what to watch next

Lam Research stock in focus after Applied Materials sparks chip-tool rally; what to watch next

Lam Research closed up 1.8% at $235.53 on Friday, with U.S. markets shut Monday for Presidents Day. Chip-equipment stocks tracked AI spending sentiment after Applied Materials surged 11% on strong AI-driven guidance. Traders await Fed minutes, inflation data, and Nvidia’s results for signals on the AI supply chain. Lam shares resume trading Tuesday.
16 February 2026
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Caterpillar stock price near 52-week high as Wall Street shuts; what to watch when CAT trades again

Caterpillar stock price near 52-week high as Wall Street shuts; what to watch when CAT trades again

Caterpillar shares closed at $774.20 Friday, up 2.1%, near a 52-week high. U.S. stock markets are shut Monday for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. CFO Andrew Bonfield is scheduled to speak at a Barclays conference Wednesday, the same day the Fed releases meeting minutes. Group president Jason Kaiser sold 1,690 shares last week at $776.70 each under a preset plan.
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  • Entergy's Earnings Growth Masked by Share Dilution, EPS Growth Slower
    May 20, 2026, 12:35 AM EDT. Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR) reported strong net income growth, with a 33% rise in the past year and a 57% annualized gain over three years. However, the company increased its shares outstanding by 6.3% over the last twelve months, diluting earnings per share (EPS). Consequently, EPS growth was only 27% last year and 44% annually over three years, indicating slower per-share profitability gains. Market response remained muted as investors focus on EPS rather than total profit, a critical measure of shareholder value. Analysts' forecasts and potential risks to Entergy's business remain important considerations for investors monitoring the stock's long-term performance.

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Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

20 May 2026
U.S. stock ETFs remained lower late Tuesday after Wall Street’s main indexes fell for a third straight session, pressured by rising Treasury yields and caution ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF dropped 0.7% to $733.73. The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.687%, its highest since January 2025, before easing. Nvidia shares slipped 0.7% after hours, with traders bracing for a major move post-earnings.
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Analog Devices agreed to acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion in cash, sending ADI shares up 1.36% to $419.95 in after-hours trading after closing down 1.02%. The deal, approved by both boards, is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory review. Empower CEO Tim Phillips will continue to lead integrated voltage regulator work after the merger.
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