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Stock Market 20 February 2026

OCBC share price today: OCBC stock closes higher ahead of Feb 25 results

OCBC share price today: OCBC stock closes higher ahead of Feb 25 results

OCBC shares closed up 0.6% at S$21.72 on Friday, ahead of its full-year 2025 results set for release before market open on Feb. 25. The Straits Times Index rose 0.3% as U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil to its highest since August. OCBC reported a surge in new precious metals investors, with its base expanding 2.5 times year-on-year in 2025. Investors are watching net interest margins and potential payout guidance.
20 February 2026
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US stock market today: GDP + PCE inflation, oil near highs — what to watch before the open

US stock market today: GDP + PCE inflation, oil near highs — what to watch before the open

S&P 500 futures rose 0.4% before the release of Q4 GDP and December PCE inflation data. Oil held near six-month highs amid U.S.-Iran tensions. The dollar was on track for its biggest weekly gain since October 2025. Deere shares climbed after raising its outlook, while markets watched for fallout from Blue Owl’s redemption changes.
20 February 2026
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Sensex, Nifty 50 snap back after Thursday slide as oil and U.S. inflation data loom

Sensex, Nifty 50 snap back after Thursday slide as oil and U.S. inflation data loom

Nifty 50 closed up 0.46% at 25,571.25 and Sensex gained 0.38% to 82,814.71, rebounding after Thursday’s sharp drop. Reliance, ICICI Bank, and L&T supported the move, while IT stocks lagged. The rupee fell 0.3% to 90.9825 per dollar, its steepest weekly decline in a month. Novartis India surged nearly 20% after a $159 million stake sale deal.
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Australia’s Centrelink boost hits March 20 — but higher deeming rates may trim some pensions

Australia’s Centrelink boost hits March 20 — but higher deeming rates may trim some pensions

More than 5 million Australians on Centrelink payments will receive an inflation-linked increase from March 20, with singles on the full Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, or Carer Payment set to get an extra A$22.20 per fortnight. The government will also raise deeming rates, a move that could reduce some payments for pensioners and welfare recipients. The lower deeming rate will rise by 0.5 points to 1.25%.
20 February 2026
SSE share price today: SSE stock ticks up after Thursday dip as UK rate bets return

SSE share price today: SSE stock ticks up after Thursday dip as UK rate bets return

SSE shares rose 0.7% to 2,567 pence by 0920 GMT Friday, near a 52-week high, as investors favored utilities amid renewed rate-cut bets. UK public finances showed a record January surplus, while retail sales beat forecasts. SSE recently announced up to £950 million in new subsea power investments and forecast lower earnings for 2026. The company’s full-year results are due May 28.
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Anglo American share price rises on De Beers $2.3 billion writedown; investors eye sale timeline

Anglo American share price rises on De Beers $2.3 billion writedown; investors eye sale timeline

Anglo American reported a $3.7 billion annual loss after a $2.3 billion De Beers writedown, sending shares up 1.8% in early London trading. CEO Duncan Wanblad said De Beers sale talks are advanced, with binding bids next. Multiple consortia and Botswana have shown interest in De Beers. Anglo declared a final dividend of 16 cents per share, payable May 6.
20 February 2026
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Glencore stock today: Why the share price is steady after the $2 billion payout plan

Glencore stock today: Why the share price is steady after the $2 billion payout plan

Glencore shares edged up 0.04% in London after posting a 6% drop in 2025 adjusted EBITDA to $13.51 billion, beating analyst forecasts. The company announced a $2 billion shareholder return, with 17 cents per share to be paid in June and September. Investors are watching copper growth targets and progress on asset disposals after failed merger talks with Rio Tinto. Energy and coal trading profits fell 32% last year.
20 February 2026
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Rio Tinto share price today: RIO.L stock edges up after earnings miss, cost outlook

Rio Tinto share price today: RIO.L stock edges up after earnings miss, cost outlook

Rio Tinto shares rose 0.5% to 7,154 pence in London by 08:48 GMT, near a 52-week high, after reporting flat 2025 underlying earnings of $10.87 billion, missing forecasts. The miner lifted its stake in Nemaska Lithium to 53.9% and maintained a 60% dividend payout ratio. Rio targets $5–10 billion in asset sales and forecasts Pilbara unit costs of $23.50–$25 per tonne for 2026. The final dividend goes ex-dividend March 5.
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GSK stock price today: shares tick up as buyback rolls on and Global Counsel fallout hits the tape

GSK stock price today: shares tick up as buyback rolls on and Global Counsel fallout hits the tape

GSK shares rose 0.4% to 2,234 pence in early London trading Friday. The company said it would cut ties with Global Counsel, which is entering administration after disclosures about co-founder Peter Mandelson’s past links to Jeffrey Epstein. GSK also disclosed a 410,000-share buyback and a £204,048.58 cash award for Chief Scientific Officer Tony Wood. The quarterly dividend record date is Feb. 20.
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  • Netflix Shifts Focus From Growth to Profitability, Targeting 31.5% Operating Margin by 2026
    April 26, 2026, 8:58 AM EDT. Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is marking a strategic pivot from aggressive subscriber growth to prioritizing profitability and sustainable cash flow. The company aims for a 31.5% operating margin by 2026, signaling maturity akin to consumer staple firms known for solid financials. Netflix's decision to walk away from a merger with Warner Bros. Discovery showed a renewed focus on protecting margins and balance sheet strength over expansion at any cost. Leadership changes, with co-founder Reed Hastings stepping down, clear the path for profit-focused CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters to steer Netflix into a new era. Investors should watch operating margins as a key metric, not subscriber counts, highlighting Netflix's transformation into a discretionary blue chip stock.

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Microsoft vs Oracle vs Google Stock: Price Forecasts Reveal a Split in the AI Cloud Race

Microsoft vs Oracle vs Google Stock: Price Forecasts Reveal a Split in the AI Cloud Race

26 April 2026
Microsoft, Alphabet, and Oracle shares closed at $424.62, $344.40, and $173.28, respectively, ahead of earnings reports expected Wednesday. Analysts see a bigger earnings test for Microsoft, more upside potential for Oracle, and less room for Alphabet after its recent gains. Investors are watching capital spending on AI and cloud infrastructure. Options pricing suggests a possible 6% move for Microsoft and 5% for Alphabet after results.
Nvidia vs AMD vs Intel Stock: Why Intel’s Rally Just Changed the AI Chip Forecast

Nvidia vs AMD vs Intel Stock: Why Intel’s Rally Just Changed the AI Chip Forecast

26 April 2026
Intel shares jumped 23.6% Friday to $82.54 after a strong earnings report and upbeat revenue forecast, marking their biggest one-day gain since 1987. AMD rose 13.9% to $347.81, while Nvidia closed up 4.3% at $208.27, near its 52-week high. Intel’s results sparked new interest in CPUs for AI workloads, shifting analyst targets and investor focus beyond GPUs.
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