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Stock Market 25 February 2026

The Taiex in Taiwan reached a record 46,465.20, with TSMC gaining 1.05% locally and its U.S. ADR surging 6.3%, boosting chip stocks. Grab shares rose 2.6% to $3.54 on higher volume, with Q1 profit up and a $500 million buyback, though investor sentiment remains cautious. Strategy’s Stretch preferred stock traded at $86.54, well below its $100 target, highlighting concerns as the company uses it to raise cash for bitcoin purchases. U.S. gas prices dropped below $4 for the first time since March after a U.S.-Iran interim deal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which also pushed crude prices lower. Salesforce shares stayed under pressure despite record results and strong AI-driven recurring revenue, as its $3.6 billion Fin deal raised questions about AI pricing and integration risks. CDT Equity shares surged on news of private investment in Sarborg, valuing the holding at $127.5 million, but risks remain from a new convertible loan and an upcoming Nasdaq review. Hyperscale Data shares climbed 8% on volume, with recent news focused on a preferred-stock dividend and updates on AI data centers and Bitcoin. Pfizer fell 3.2% after announcing CFO Dave Denton’s departure, with Cecile Guegan set as interim CFO, as the company navigates a post-COVID reset. U.S. markets rose, led by chip stocks after Intel’s gains and news that Apple will partner with Intel on U.S. chip production. The Dow rose 0.39%, S&P 500 0.79%, and Nasdaq 1.04%, while Brent crude fell 2.55% and the 10-year Treasury yield eased. Apple shares gained after CEO Tim Cook said price hikes are unavoidable due to higher chip costs. IBM dropped 6.9% after Accenture’s weak sales outlook and concerns from IBM’s AI report about control over AI outcomes. QuantumScape rose 5.7% after Honda agreed to a multi-year solid-state battery research program, though execution risk remains. Energy Fuels jumped 10% on a conditional U.S. government loan for rare earth and uranium projects. FreeCast soared 89.5% after a Starlink Business reseller deal. Kroger maintained its outlook after Q1 sales beat forecasts but missed on earnings, with margin pressure noted. HIVE’s BUZZ HPC unit secured a $220 million GPU cloud contract, sending shares up over 11%. AT&T traded slightly lower as CFO Pascal Desroches announced plans to step down, with Jennifer Biry set to take over in 2027. Accenture guided for 3%-4% full-year revenue
Dow Jones today: DJIA rises 300 points with Nvidia earnings in the crosshairs

Dow Jones today: DJIA rises 300 points with Nvidia earnings in the crosshairs

The Dow rose 307.8 points to 49,482.3 in early afternoon trading Wednesday. Investors awaited Nvidia’s quarterly report, with options markets pricing a 5.6% post-earnings move, the smallest in three years. IBM climbed over 4%, while Axon Enterprise jumped on strong earnings. GoDaddy and Lowe’s fell after weak forecasts.
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Wall Street climbs today as Nvidia earnings drive S&P 500, Nasdaq back to two-week highs

Wall Street climbs today as Nvidia earnings drive S&P 500, Nasdaq back to two-week highs

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit two-week highs Wednesday as tech shares rallied ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. Nvidia rose 2.2%, lifting chip stocks and sending the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index to a record. Axon Enterprise surged over 19% after strong results, while Lowe’s dropped 5% on a weak outlook. Tariff concerns and mixed forecasts kept trading uneven.
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Accenture stock price sinks to new 52-week low as OpenAI tie-up, deals fail to steady ACN shares

Accenture stock price sinks to new 52-week low as OpenAI tie-up, deals fail to steady ACN shares

Accenture shares fell 2.3% to $192.13 by midday Wednesday in New York, hitting a new 52-week low of $188.74 amid heavy trading volume. The drop extends a three-day slide totaling nearly 11%. OpenAI named Accenture as an anchor partner in its new “Frontier Alliance” for enterprise AI rollouts. Accenture’s next earnings call is set for March 19.
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Axon stock price jumps 22% as strong results fuel AI-led growth hopes; next catalyst in April

Axon stock price jumps 22% as strong results fuel AI-led growth hopes; next catalyst in April

Axon shares jumped 22% to $540.04 after reporting a 46% surge in 2025 bookings to $7.4 billion and forecasting 2026 revenue growth of up to 30%. The company split its reporting to highlight AI-driven software and services apart from hardware. Non-GAAP profit rose, but net income remained thin due to higher spending. Axon’s stock trades at about 57 times forward earnings, above the industry median.
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Corning stock spikes to fresh highs after Citi lifts target to $170 ahead of OFC

Corning stock spikes to fresh highs after Citi lifts target to $170 ahead of OFC

Corning shares surged 5.3% to $159.57 Wednesday, hitting a record $160.76, as investors bet on its role in AI data-center infrastructure. Citi, Morgan Stanley, and Mizuho all raised price targets ahead of the Optical Fiber Communication conference in March. Corning’s $6 billion supply deal with Meta Platforms remains a key anchor. The next dividend of $0.28 per share goes ex-dividend Feb. 26.
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Netflix stock jumps nearly 5% as Warner bidding war heats up — the next catalyst traders are watching

Netflix stock jumps nearly 5% as Warner bidding war heats up — the next catalyst traders are watching

Netflix shares rose 5% to $81.92 Wednesday as investors reacted to a takeover battle for Warner Bros Discovery. Paramount raised its bid to $31 per share, topping Netflix’s $27.75 offer, and added a larger breakup fee. Warner will engage further with Paramount, while a shareholder vote on Netflix’s proposal is set for March 20. Antitrust scrutiny and investor concerns over deal financing remain.
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Broadcom stock rises in early trade as Nvidia earnings loom and AVGO’s March 4 report nears

Broadcom stock rises in early trade as Nvidia earnings loom and AVGO’s March 4 report nears

Broadcom shares rose 2.3% to $332.83 in Wednesday morning trading, rebounding from a prior drop. The move tracked gains in tech stocks ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report later in the day. Broadcom is set to report quarterly results on March 4, with margins and VMware renewals in focus. Options trading showed heightened volatility, pointing to expectations of sharp moves around earnings.
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Meta stock rises after $60 billion AMD AI chip pact, with Nvidia earnings next

Meta stock rises after $60 billion AMD AI chip pact, with Nvidia earnings next

Meta Platforms shares rose about 1.4% Wednesday after Reuters reported a deal to buy up to $60 billion of AMD AI chips over five years. The agreement includes a warrant for Meta to acquire up to 10% of AMD if certain GPU shipment milestones are met. Investors are awaiting Nvidia’s quarterly results for further signals on AI hardware demand.
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  • Wall Street Stocks Climb, Recovering Previous Day's Losses
    June 18, 2026, 3:09 PM EDT. Stocks rose sharply on Wall Street Thursday, with the S&P 500 gaining 1.1%, erasing much of Wednesday's decline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also advanced, supporting a broader market rebound. Investors are positioned for weekly gains as key indexes regained momentum amid mixed economic signals and ongoing corporate earnings reports. The market's recovery highlights cautious optimism despite recent volatility.

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TSMC trades close to highs before holiday as Taiex rides AI wave

TSMC trades close to highs before holiday as Taiex rides AI wave

18 June 2026
Evolution Mining closed down 1.9% at A$13.21, above Macquarie’s new A$13 price target despite an Outperform upgrade, as gold stocks fell on the Federal Reserve’s hawkish rate outlook; next key catalysts are July’s quarterly results and full-year guidance, with cash flow and mine performance in focus.
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