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Stock Market 20 February 2026

Tesla stock barely moves after-hours as Cybertruck price cuts collide with Autopilot verdict

Tesla stock barely moves after-hours as Cybertruck price cuts collide with Autopilot verdict

Tesla shares were flat in after-hours trading after the company launched a cheaper Cybertruck and cut prices on its top model. A U.S. judge upheld a $243 million verdict against Tesla over a 2019 Autopilot crash. The new Cybertruck price is $59,990, with the discount set to expire in 10 days. Investors remain focused on whether lower prices will boost demand without hurting margins.
20 February 2026
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Figma stock price today: FIG climbs as Wall Street sizes up March AI pricing shift

Figma stock price today: FIG climbs as Wall Street sizes up March AI pricing shift

Figma shares climbed 2.4% to $26.45 Friday afternoon, extending gains after the company raised its 2026 revenue forecast to as much as $1.37 billion. The company plans to enforce AI credit limits in March, steering heavy users toward paid add-ons. Stifel and RBC Capital trimmed price targets, citing margin concerns and uncertainty over paid AI adoption. Figma ended 2025 with $1.7 billion in cash and marketable securities.
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Mortgage rates today: 30-year hits 6.01% low, but Rocket and homebuilder stocks wobble

Mortgage rates today: 30-year hits 6.01% low, but Rocket and homebuilder stocks wobble

U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates dropped to 6.01%, the lowest since September 2022, according to Freddie Mac. Mortgage lenders Rocket Companies and UWM Holdings fell in Friday trading, while homebuilder shares were steady. New home sales slipped 1.7% in December, and the median new house price rose to $414,400. Pending home sales and mortgage applications both showed little movement despite easing rates.
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GRAIL stock dives nearly 50% after UK Galleri trial misses key goal, raising FDA questions

GRAIL stock dives nearly 50% after UK Galleri trial misses key goal, raising FDA questions

GRAIL shares plunged nearly 50% to $51.00 after a UK trial showed its Galleri blood test missed the main goal of significantly improving early cancer detection. The study’s results complicate prospects for broad screening and reimbursement. Focus now shifts to U.S. regulators and Medicare-linked evidence. GRAIL reported Q4 revenue up 14% to $43.6 million and said its FDA approval submission is under review.
20 February 2026
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Wall Street jumps after Supreme Court kills Trump tariffs as US data revives inflation debate

Wall Street jumps after Supreme Court kills Trump tariffs as US data revives inflation debate

U.S. stocks rose Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s global tariffs. GDP growth slowed to 1.4% in the fourth quarter, well below forecasts, while PCE inflation accelerated in December. The S&P 500 gained 0.64% and the Nasdaq climbed 1.10% by midday. PMI and consumer sentiment data pointed to softer business activity and stagnant household outlooks.
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Exxon stock price slips today: XOM drops as Guyana gas plans collide with market nerves

Exxon stock price slips today: XOM drops as Guyana gas plans collide with market nerves

Exxon Mobil shares dropped 2.6% to $147.03 in late morning Friday trading, underperforming peers as traders focused on Guyana project updates and crude prices near six-month highs. Guyana’s natural resources minister said Exxon is still assessing gas resources in the Stabroek Block. U.S. crude inventories fell by 9 million barrels last week, according to the EIA. Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Shell also traded lower.
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Carvana stock slides again as higher reconditioning costs keep CVNA under pressure

Carvana stock slides again as higher reconditioning costs keep CVNA under pressure

Carvana shares fell 1.6% to $327.55 Friday, extending losses after fourth-quarter results showed per-vehicle profit dropped to $6,427 as inspection and depreciation costs rose. Revenue climbed to $5.6 billion with 163,522 retail units sold. Expenses reached $2.16 billion for the quarter. Brokerages cut price targets and short interest stands at about 10.7% of the free float.
20 February 2026
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Netflix stock rises as Warner Bros bid fight hits Monday deadline and fresh antitrust twist

Netflix stock rises as Warner Bros bid fight hits Monday deadline and fresh antitrust twist

Netflix shares rose 1.2% to $77.96 Friday as investors tracked a bidding contest for Warner Bros Discovery. Paramount said the U.S. antitrust waiting period on its $108.4 billion bid expired Feb. 19. Warner Bros Discovery shares gained 0.3%, while Paramount Skydance fell 1.0%. Netflix faces a Feb. 23 deadline to match or raise its offer.
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Strategy (MSTR) stock climbs with bitcoin bounce as fresh filing lays out funding risks

Strategy (MSTR) stock climbs with bitcoin bounce as fresh filing lays out funding risks

Strategy Inc (MSTR.O) shares rose 2.7% to $133 Friday as bitcoin climbed 2.1% to $67,600. The company’s annual report warned it may need to sell bitcoin or issue more shares if cash reserves run low, with $8.25 billion in long-term debt outstanding. CEO Phong Le said bitcoin would have to fall below $8,000 for years before debt troubles arise. A former officer filed to sell 5,000 shares worth $617,450.
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Lumentum stock jumps in Friday trade as AI infrastructure rotation keeps LITE in focus

Lumentum stock jumps in Friday trade as AI infrastructure rotation keeps LITE in focus

Lumentum shares jumped 4.3% to $662.99 Friday morning, hitting a new intraday high amid heavy trading. A regulatory filing showed Executive Vice President Vincent Retort sold 3,441 shares on Feb. 17 under a pre-set plan. Investors have rotated into AI infrastructure stocks, boosting optics and networking names. Lumentum’s recent earnings beat and raised outlook have fueled the rally.
20 February 2026
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AppLovin (APP) stock rises on social platform hiring tease as traders look for the next catalyst

AppLovin (APP) stock rises on social platform hiring tease as traders look for the next catalyst

AppLovin shares rose 3.3% to $425.73 Friday after job listings and executive comments signaled work on a new social platform. The company confirmed hiring for a founding backend engineer in Singapore. Chief product officer Giovanni Ge discussed the project in a podcast, following last year’s failed TikTok bid. Investors await further details as competition for ad budgets intensifies.
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  • Plug Power Stock Surges 12.9% Amid Market Rally and Geopolitical Optimism
    April 26, 2026, 7:22 AM EDT. Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) shares jumped 12.9% last week, fueled by strong gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, which posted record valuations. Investor optimism was driven by an extended ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, easing geopolitical tensions that could reduce oil prices and inflation pressures. This environment reduces the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate hikes, bolstering speculative stocks like Plug Power. The hydrogen technology firm's stock is up 59% year-to-date, boosted by robust Q4 results and a meme-stock trading resurgence. However, heightened expectations may pressure upcoming earnings. Meanwhile, analyst groups highlight other stock picks, cautioning on positioning in Plug Power despite its recent rally.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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26 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 26, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 26, 2026, 7:25 AM EDT US Regulators Probe Suspicious Trading Around Trump's Iran Announcements April 26, 2026, 7:25 AM EDT. US financial regulators, including the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), are investigating what critics allege could be the largest insider-trading case in US history. The probe focuses on unusually timed bets on oil futures and stock indices that coincide closely with President Donald Trump's statements on the US-Iran conflict. For example, minutes before Trump announced a halt to strikes on Iran, billions of dollars worth of Brent crude and S&P
Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Opening as Profit Worries Bite

Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Opening as Profit Worries Bite

26 April 2026
Lockheed Martin was named among firms awarded up to $3.2 billion for President Trump’s Golden Dome space-based missile interceptor plan, Space Systems Command said. The company reported weaker first-quarter results, with $18 billion in sales and negative free cash flow. Space Force aims to show initial interceptor capability in 2028. Golden Dome’s total cost is projected at $185 billion.
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