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Stock Market 26 February 2026

Strategy’s Stretch preferred stock continued to trade well below its $100 benchmark, last seen at $86.54, reflecting pressure on a key funding tool the company uses to raise cash for bitcoin purchases. U.S. gas prices dropped below $4 for the first time since March, following a U.S.-Iran interim deal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing supply concerns, which also pushed crude prices lower. Salesforce shares remained under pressure despite record quarterly results and strong AI-driven recurring revenue growth, as investors questioned the pricing and integration risks of its $3.6 billion Fin acquisition. CDT Equity surged on news of a private investment in Sarborg, valuing the holding at $127.5 million, though risks remain around a new convertible loan facility and an upcoming Nasdaq event. Hyperscale Data shares rose about 8% after a preferred-stock dividend declaration, with trading linked to its AI data center and Bitcoin updates. Pfizer fell 3.2% after announcing CFO Dave Denton’s departure, with Cecile Guegan set to become interim CFO, as the company navigates its post-COVID strategy and focuses on 2026 guidance and deal payoffs. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted gains, with chip stocks rising after news that Apple will partner with Intel on U.S. chip manufacturing. Apple shares gained after CEO Tim Cook said product price hikes are “unavoidable” due to higher chip costs. IBM dropped 6.9% following Accenture’s weak sales forecast and concerns from IBM’s AI report about buyers’ control over AI outcomes. QuantumScape rose 5.7% after Honda agreed to a multi-year solid-state battery research program, though the company still lacks commercial revenue. Energy Fuels jumped 10% on news of a conditional U.S. government loan for rare earth and uranium projects. FreeCast soared 89.5% after signing a reseller deal for Starlink Business services. Kroger maintained its 2026 outlook but saw shares fall on margin pressure. HIVE’s BUZZ HPC unit secured a $220 million GPU cloud contract, boosting shares over 11%. AT&T traded lower as CFO Pascal Desroches announced plans to step down, with Jennifer Biry set to succeed him. Accenture guided for 3% to 4% revenue growth but issued disappointing fourth-quarter guidance, sending shares lower. Meta shares fell 5.4% after an executive departure linked to its AI-for-work restructuring. Nebius rose in premarket trading ah
Unilever share price drops in early London trade as ULVR turns ex-dividend

Unilever share price drops in early London trade as ULVR turns ex-dividend

Unilever shares fell 0.7% to 5,365 pence in early London trading after going ex-dividend, removing entitlement to the 40.52 pence Q4 payout. The record date is Feb. 27, with cash due April 10. Investors are watching for the company’s Q1 trading statement on April 30. Unilever recently forecast 2026 sales growth at the low end of its range and announced a €1.5 billion buyback.
26 February 2026
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Rolls-Royce stock in focus: £9 billion buyback plan and profit jump set up a volatile session

Rolls-Royce stock in focus: £9 billion buyback plan and profit jump set up a volatile session

Rolls-Royce announced a £7–£9 billion share buyback for 2026–2028 after reporting a 40% jump in 2025 underlying operating profit to £3.46 billion. The company raised 2026 guidance and declared a final dividend of 5 pence per share, pending shareholder approval. Shares last closed at 1,310 pence. Free cash flow reached £3.3 billion, with net cash at £1.9 billion at year-end.
26 February 2026
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Xero share price jumps nearly 9% as ASX tech rebounds — May results now in focus

Xero share price jumps nearly 9% as ASX tech rebounds — May results now in focus

Xero shares closed up 8.6% at A$82.30 on Thursday, leading gains in Australian tech after Nvidia’s strong results. The S&P/ASX 200 technology index rose 4.7%, helping the broader market hit a record intraday high. Xero reported Australian small business sales rose 6.7% in the December quarter. Inflation held at 3.8% in January, keeping rate hike expectations in focus.
26 February 2026
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Fortescue stock price slips after dividend boost — what to watch before ASX reopens

Fortescue stock price slips after dividend boost — what to watch before ASX reopens

Fortescue shares fell 1.4% to A$20.85 on Thursday, reversing part of Wednesday’s 4.7% gain after its half-year results. The miner posted record first-half shipments of 100.2 million tonnes and a net profit of US$1.9 billion. Fortescue raised its interim dividend to A$0.62 a share, with the stock set to go ex-dividend on March 2. Iron ore prices and China steel output cuts remain in focus ahead of policy events.
26 February 2026
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WiseTech share price jumps again after AI job-cut plan; what ASX traders watch next

WiseTech share price jumps again after AI job-cut plan; what ASX traders watch next

WiseTech Global shares rose 2.6% to A$49.00 Thursday, extending Wednesday’s 11.1% jump after announcing a major AI-driven restructure and cutting 2,000 jobs. Half-year revenue climbed 76% to $672 million, while net profit after tax fell 36% to $68.1 million. The company reaffirmed FY26 guidance. Interim dividend record date is March 16.
26 February 2026
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CSL share price edges up as buyback keeps ASX heavyweight in play

CSL share price edges up as buyback keeps ASX heavyweight in play

CSL Ltd shares closed up 0.6% at A$146.02 Thursday, near the bottom of their 52-week range. The company disclosed it bought back 79,031 shares Wednesday for about A$11.5 million, bringing total repurchases since September to 3.70 million shares. CSL’s half-year report earlier this month showed a 7% drop in underlying NPATA and US$1.1 billion in after-tax impairments. The stock trades ex-dividend March 10.
26 February 2026
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Woolworths share price rises again after profit beat; dividend dates and Coles results in focus

Woolworths share price rises again after profit beat; dividend dates and Coles results in focus

Woolworths shares closed up 0.72% at A$36.35 after reporting a 16% rise in first-half underlying net profit to A$859 million, beating estimates. The company raised its full-year earnings outlook and declared a 45-cent fully franked interim dividend. Statutory profit fell 49% to A$374 million after significant items. Investors await Coles’ results on Friday.
26 February 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 26.02.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 26, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 26, 2026, 11:59 PM EST Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Dip on Nvidia-Led Tech Selloff; NFLX, DUOL, CRWV, XYZ, MARA Active After-Hours February 26, 2026, 11:48 PM EST. U.S. stock futures declined late Thursday as Nvidia's 5.5% post-earnings drop pressured semiconductor stocks, dragging futures lower-Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.3%, S&P 500 futures 0.4%, and Dow futures 0.6%. Nvidia's slide marked its largest since mid-April amid concerns over rising AI spending commitments, now $95.2 billion, up from $16.1 billion a year earlier, as noted by investor Michael Burry. Despite this, software
26 February 2026
JPMorgan stock price rebounds to $303 as AI jitters ease and traders eye next Fed cues

JPMorgan stock price rebounds to $303 as AI jitters ease and traders eye next Fed cues

JPMorgan shares rose 2.0% to close at $303.30 on Wednesday after executives projected mid-teens percentage growth in first-quarter fees and trading revenue at the bank’s investor day. The stock rebounded from earlier losses, trading between $297.01 and $303.66. Investors now await U.S. jobless claims Thursday and producer prices Friday for further market direction.
26 February 2026
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Bloom Energy stock slips after hours on CEO sale notice, even after a fresh high

Bloom Energy stock slips after hours on CEO sale notice, even after a fresh high

Bloom Energy shares fell 1.0% to $173.00 in late after-hours trading Wednesday after closing up 5.2% at a record $174.77. CEO K.R. Sridhar filed to potentially sell up to 200,000 shares, worth about $33.9 million. Citi began coverage at Neutral, calling the stock fairly valued amid strong demand for on-site power. The stock hit $180.90 intraday and has traded between $15.15 and $180.90 over the past year.
26 February 2026
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Eli Lilly stock price slips as Zepbound KwikPen FDA nod and Novo trial data keep LLY in focus

Eli Lilly stock price slips as Zepbound KwikPen FDA nod and Novo trial data keep LLY in focus

Eli Lilly shares fell 1.28% to $1,028.83 Wednesday after the FDA cleared a four-dose Zepbound KwikPen for obesity treatment. Novo Nordisk’s CagriSema showed less weight loss than Lilly’s tirzepatide in a head-to-head trial. Analysts called the gap significant for investors. Lilly said the new KwikPen will cost $299 per month at the 2.5 mg dose.
26 February 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumps to a new high as Nvidia earnings lift chip equipment names

Applied Materials stock jumps to a new high as Nvidia earnings lift chip equipment names

Applied Materials shares rose 4.5% to a record $394.95 Wednesday, with trading volume above the 50-day average. The move followed Nvidia’s strong revenue forecast and gains for semiconductor peers Lam Research and KLA. Insider filings showed director Judy Bruner and accounting chief Adam Sanders sold shares last week. Applied’s next earnings call is set for May 14.
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Stock Market Today

  • CervoMed Raises $10M in Registered Direct Offering at $4 Per Share
    June 18, 2026, 2:04 PM EDT. CervoMed (NASDAQ: CRVO) has entered definitive agreements to sell 2.5 million common shares at $4.00 each, aiming to raise approximately $10 million in gross proceeds. The offering, conducted at-the-market under Nasdaq rules, utilizes an existing Form S-3 shelf registration effective since October 10, 2024. Net proceeds are earmarked for working capital and general corporate purposes. The deal is expected to close around June 22, 2026, subject to customary conditions. However, the issuance of new shares may dilute existing shareholders and the stated proceeds are before fees and expenses. This transaction underscores CervoMed's strategy to strengthen liquidity amid market conditions.

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18 June 2026
Strategy’s Stretch preferred stock plunged to $82.61, far below its $100 target, threatening the company’s ability to cheaply raise cash for bitcoin purchases; with $230 million in interest and dividend payments due by month-end and no recent STRC sales, investors face the risk of higher dividend costs, more equity dilution, or potential bitcoin sales if weakness persists.
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