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BHP share price hits a record after copper tops iron ore and dividend jumps

BHP share price hits a record after copper tops iron ore and dividend jumps

BHP shares closed up 4.9% at A$52.84 in Melbourne after hitting a record A$54.20, driven by a profit beat and a higher interim dividend of 73 U.S. cents a share. Underlying EBITDA rose 25% to US$15.5 billion, with copper contributing 51%. The ex-dividend date is March 5 for the ASX and LSE. Traders are watching copper prices and iron ore talks with China.
17 February 2026
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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.
16 February 2026
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  • Warren Buffett Warns Stock Market 'Playing with Fire' as Buffett Indicator Hits 227%
    April 26, 2026, 5:49 PM EDT. According to Warren Buffett, the stock market is in dangerous territory with the Buffett Indicator-total U.S. stock market value divided by GDP-reaching 227%, well above his 200% caution threshold. Historically, such high valuations signal overvaluation and often precede sharp corrections. Corporate profits now account for 12% of GDP against a norm of 7-8%, a potentially unsustainable margin due to competitive pressures. Additionally, the S&P 500's price-to-earnings ratio stands at 28, significantly above the century-long average of 17, suggesting inflated stock prices. Past spikes in this indicator, notably during the 2000 tech bubble, led to substantial market declines. Market watchers should heed these warning signs as normalization could drive stocks lower.

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Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

26 April 2026
Kratos Defense shares dropped 6.5% to $61.26, cutting its market value to $10.6 billion as investors questioned the pace of profit from new contracts. The company recently completed the first flight of its Mk1 Firejet drone and won a Space Force contract worth up to $446.8 million. AeroVironment, L3Harris, and Northrop Grumman also declined. Kratos raised $1.17 billion in a February share offering.
Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

26 April 2026
Wisconsin sued Robinhood and several rivals over sports event contracts, alleging illegal sports betting through prediction markets. The lawsuit comes days before Robinhood reports first-quarter earnings on Tuesday. Robinhood shares closed at $84.71 Friday, down from $91.28 on Monday. The company said its event contracts are federally regulated and it will defend itself.
SoFi Technologies Stock Faces a Big Q1 Earnings Test as Loan Growth Comes Into Focus

SoFi Technologies Stock Faces a Big Q1 Earnings Test as Loan Growth Comes Into Focus

26 April 2026
SoFi will report first-quarter results before markets open April 29, with management projecting about $1.04 billion in adjusted net revenue and adjusted EPS of 12 cents. Shares closed at $18.44 Friday, valuing the company at $23.8 billion. The company recently launched a digital HELOC and formed a Real Estate Advisory Council. Last quarter, loan originations rose 46% to $10.5 billion and fee-based revenue climbed 53%.
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