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Stock Market 17 February 2026 - 18 February 2026

BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) share price jumps on revised SGH takeover offer — what investors watch next

BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) share price jumps on revised SGH takeover offer — what investors watch next

BlueScope Steel shares rose 2.6% to A$28.74 after confirming it is reviewing a revised A$32.35 per share cash takeover proposal from SGH and Steel Dynamics. The offer remains about 11% above the closing price, reflecting market doubts. BlueScope posted first-half net profit of A$391 million and forecast higher earnings, while the board said no action is required and there is no certainty of a deal.
18 February 2026
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Macquarie share price ends higher after $685 million IHS tower deal — what MQG investors watch next

Macquarie share price ends higher after $685 million IHS tower deal — what MQG investors watch next

Macquarie shares closed up 0.6% at A$219.60 after its asset management arm agreed to buy IHS Towers’ South American tower portfolio for $685 million. The deal is expected to close later in 2026. IHS Towers is exiting Latin America and said the portfolio includes about 8,860 sites. Macquarie’s next major event is its full-year results on May 8.
18 February 2026
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BHP share price slips after record rally as dividend dates and copper shift grab focus

BHP share price slips after record rally as dividend dates and copper shift grab focus

BHP Group fell 0.9% to A$52.29 in Sydney on Wednesday, retreating after a record-high surge on Tuesday following a half-year profit and dividend beat. The miner set an interim dividend of 73 U.S. cents, with an ASX ex-dividend date of March 5. Investors weighed a $4.3 billion silver streaming deal and rising copper guidance against weaker iron ore prices. The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.5% as materials lagged.
18 February 2026
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Commonwealth Bank shares slip as CBA trades ex-dividend; what to watch next on ASX

Commonwealth Bank shares slip as CBA trades ex-dividend; what to watch next on ASX

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed down 0.65% at A$176.88 after trading ex-dividend for an interim payout of A$2.35 per share. The decline followed a strong run earlier in February after record first-half earnings. Investors focused on sector margins and loan growth as National Australia Bank hit a record high. CBA’s net interest margin slipped to 2.04% amid rising competition.
18 February 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 18.02.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 18, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 18, 2026, 11:59 PM EST NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock Shows Resilience Amid Broader Tech Volatility, Analysts Watch Key Levels February 18, 2026, 11:55 PM EST. NVIDIA (NVDA) shares trade near $188, rebounding from around $170, while the Nasdaq 100 remains below its recent highs. Despite volatility in technology stocks, NVDA demonstrates stronger relative strength compared to semiconductor peers AMD, Broadcom, Intel, and Qualcomm. Recent price action reveals buyers absorbing declines near $170-$172, with some resistance appearing near $190-$195. The stock consolidates within prior value ranges, with the Point of Control (POC)-the
18 February 2026
How to Invest in the Indian Stock Market for Beginners — What Today’s Nifty Move Tells You

How to Invest in the Indian Stock Market for Beginners — What Today’s Nifty Move Tells You

India’s Nifty 50 rose 0.17% and Sensex gained 0.21% Tuesday, led by a 1.9% jump in Infosys after its Anthropic AI deal, while Reliance Industries fell. Adani Enterprises surged 2.7% on a $100 billion data center plan. Nifty IT climbed 1% after last week’s slide; metal stocks dropped. Quarterly profit growth for Nifty 50 firms reached 7.5% year-on-year.
17 February 2026
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Weir Group PLC shares slide 2% as Capital Group tops 10% and miners’ project updates stack up

Weir Group PLC shares slide 2% as Capital Group tops 10% and miners’ project updates stack up

Weir Group shares fell 2.2% to 3,434 pence in early London trading, retreating from last week’s 52-week high. The Capital Group Companies raised its stake to over 10%, according to a regulatory filing. Weir reported installing China’s largest mill circuit slurry pump at a copper site in Tibet and expanded its screens manufacturing hub in South Africa.
17 February 2026
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Why Antofagasta shares fell on a record $5.2 billion profit day — dividend, debt and 2026 guidance

Why Antofagasta shares fell on a record $5.2 billion profit day — dividend, debt and 2026 guidance

Antofagasta shares fell 3.4% by 0820 GMT after reporting record annual core profit and raising its final dividend to 48 U.S. cents per share. Revenue rose 30% to $8.62 billion in 2025, but copper output dropped 2% and net debt climbed to $2.75 billion. The miner kept 2026 output guidance unchanged as investors weighed rising costs and project risks.
17 February 2026
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Ashtead share price slips as NYSE switch nears and a balance-sheet tweak pops up

Ashtead share price slips as NYSE switch nears and a balance-sheet tweak pops up

Ashtead Group shares fell 0.9% in early London trading after the company flagged a $549.2 million debt reclassification ahead of its March 2 move to a New York primary listing. The company said the adjustment has no impact on net assets or cash flow. Ashtead repurchased 84,833 shares on Feb. 16. Trading volume remained below average as investors await the listing switch.
17 February 2026
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Kingfisher share price ticks up as buyback rolls on and rate-cut bets build

Kingfisher share price ticks up as buyback rolls on and rate-cut bets build

Kingfisher shares rose 0.45% to 360.40 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed a further tranche of its £300 million buyback. The retailer bought 716,732 shares for cancellation on Feb. 13 at an average £3.5778 per share. UK unemployment hit its highest in years, pushing sterling lower and fueling bets on Bank of England rate cuts. The FTSE 100 was up about 0.4%.
17 February 2026
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Tesco share price nears new high as UK jobs data stirs rate-cut talk

Tesco share price nears new high as UK jobs data stirs rate-cut talk

Tesco shares rose 0.9% to 493.9 pence in early London trading Tuesday, nearing a yearly high after senior managers disclosed small share purchases under an incentive plan. The company gave no fresh trading update. UK unemployment rose to 5.2% in Q4 and wage growth slowed, raising expectations for Bank of England rate cuts. Investors await UK inflation data on Feb. 18 and Tesco’s next report on April 16.
17 February 2026
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  • 4 Key Metrics to Evaluate Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) Share Price
    April 26, 2026, 3:58 PM EDT. Investors eyeing Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) shares should focus on four key metrics. CBA is Australia's largest bank, commanding over 20% market share in mortgages and credit products. Employee culture ratings from Seek show CBA scores 3.4/5, slightly above the ASX banking average, indicating a stable workplace that can aid long-term growth. The bank's net interest margin (NIM) stands at 1.99%, surpassing the ASX major banks' average of 1.78%, reflecting strong profitability on loans. It generated 85% of revenue through lending. CBA's return on equity (ROE) is 13.1%, well above the sector average, signaling superior returns for shareholders. Lastly, the CET1 ratio, representing the bank's capital buffer, is critical for assessing financial resilience amid regulatory requirements.

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Blackstone Just Put $16 Billion Behind Oracle’s AI Buildout. The Hard Part Comes Next

26 April 2026
Blackstone and Related Digital secured financing for a $16 billion Oracle AI data center campus in Saline Township, Michigan. The package includes equity from Related Digital and Blackstone, plus long-term debt anchored by PIMCO-managed funds. The project faces local and regulatory pushback over electricity, water use, and transparency. The campus will feature three data center buildings with over one gigawatt of capacity.
Bloom Energy Stock Faces a Big Test as BlackRock’s 8.2% Stake Meets Oracle AI Power Bet

Bloom Energy Stock Faces a Big Test as BlackRock’s 8.2% Stake Meets Oracle AI Power Bet

26 April 2026
BlackRock disclosed an 8.2% passive stake in Bloom Energy, holding 22.9 million Class A shares, according to an amended SEC filing signed April 24. The disclosure comes ahead of Bloom’s first-quarter results on April 28, with focus on its 2.8-gigawatt fuel-cell deal with Oracle. Bloom shares closed Friday at $231.17, down 2.7%. Analyst targets shifted after the Oracle agreement, with Jefferies, Citi, and UBS raising estimates.
AeroVironment Stock Watch: Navy Laser Test Puts AVAV Back in Drone-Defense Focus

AeroVironment Stock Watch: Navy Laser Test Puts AVAV Back in Drone-Defense Focus

26 April 2026
AeroVironment’s LOCUST Laser Weapon System shot down multiple drones during a U.S. Navy carrier test on the USS George H.W. Bush, according to Pentagon records. The test comes as U.S. forces seek cheaper counter-drone options. AeroVironment shares fell 2.8% to $196.28 following the news. The company recently agreed to acquire BlueHalo in a $4.1 billion all-stock deal.
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