Today: 28 June 2026

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.
16 February 2026
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Lumentum stock: Insider sale near $600 hits tape as Wall Street heads into Presidents Day break

Lumentum stock: Insider sale near $600 hits tape as Wall Street heads into Presidents Day break

Lumentum director Penny Herscher sold 4,000 shares for about $2.39 million, according to an SEC filing. The stock closed down 3.6% at $562.74 on Friday after hitting $603.83 Thursday. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. Another executive, Vincent Retort, also disclosed a large sale under a pre-arranged plan.
16 February 2026
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Western Digital stock set for Tuesday spotlight after CEO says 2026 HDD output is “pretty much sold out”

Western Digital stock set for Tuesday spotlight after CEO says 2026 HDD output is “pretty much sold out”

Western Digital CEO Irving Tan told investors the company is “pretty much sold out” of hard drives for 2026, with firm orders from top customers and contracts into 2028, according to weekend reports. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday; trading resumes Tuesday. Western Digital shares ended Friday at $281.58, down 0.9%. The company will present at the Morgan Stanley TMT conference on March 3.
16 February 2026
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Nvidia stock, AMD and Applied Materials: AI stocks to watch after the Wall Street holiday

Nvidia stock, AMD and Applied Materials: AI stocks to watch after the Wall Street holiday

U.S. stock markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, halting AI share trading until Tuesday. On Friday, Nvidia fell 2.2%, Broadcom dropped 1.8%, while Applied Materials jumped 8% after a strong forecast. Hyperscaler capex has surged to $660 billion, with S&P 500 buybacks down 7% from a year ago. Nvidia’s results on Feb. 25 and U.S. GDP data Friday are the next major events.
16 February 2026
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Oil price today: Brent, WTI edge up as U.S.-Iran Geneva talks and OPEC+ supply loom

Oil price today: Brent, WTI edge up as U.S.-Iran Geneva talks and OPEC+ supply loom

Brent crude rose 0.6% to $68.16 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained 43 cents to $63.32 on Monday, with no official U.S. settlement due to the Presidents’ Day holiday. Traders await U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva, while Chinese imports of Russian crude are set to hit a record in February as independent refiners buy discounted cargoes. Eight OPEC+ members will pause planned production increases in March.
16 February 2026
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  • American Express (NYSE:AXP) Approaches Ex-Dividend Date with Strong Dividend Prospects
    June 28, 2026, 8:20 AM EDT. American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) will trade ex-dividend in three days, with a dividend payment of $0.95 per share set for August 10. The trailing yield stands at about 1.1% based on the current stock price of $340.36. The company pays a conservative 21% payout ratio, indicating strong dividend sustainability. Over the past five years, American Express has grown earnings by 34% annually and increased dividends by an average of 13% per year over the last decade. This combination of rapid growth and low payout ratio suggests continued dividend strength and potential value for long-term investors focusing on income and capital appreciation.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 28, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 28, 2026, 8:20 AM EDT American Express (NYSE:AXP) Approaches Ex-Dividend Date with Strong Dividend Prospects June 28, 2026, 8:20 AM EDT. American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) will trade ex-dividend in three days, with a dividend payment of $0.95 per share set for August 10. The trailing yield stands at about 1.1% based on the current stock price of $340.36. The company pays a conservative 21% payout ratio, indicating strong dividend sustainability. Over the past five years, American Express has grown earnings by 34% annually and increased dividends by an average of
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