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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
Hycroft Mining stock (HYMC) pops again after Sprott buy filing — what traders watch next

Hycroft Mining stock (HYMC) pops again after Sprott buy filing — what traders watch next

Hycroft Mining shares rose 4.8% to $49.19 in premarket trading Wednesday after a filing showed director Eric Sprott bought 150,000 shares at $42.05 each. The stock jumped 11.6% Tuesday on heavy volume following an updated technical report that increased resource estimates. Investors await further insider disclosures and the next earnings update, expected between March 4 and March 6.
Fermi Inc (FRMI) stock price rises premarket as REIT tax risk and earnings date grab attention

Fermi Inc (FRMI) stock price rises premarket as REIT tax risk and earnings date grab attention

Fermi Inc shares rose 1.4% to $10.19 in premarket trading Wednesday after an 11.9% jump Tuesday. The company set March 30 for its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results call. Investors are watching a March 6 court deadline in a securities fraud class action and weighing risks to Fermi’s REIT tax status amid questions about its power sales.
Ultra Clean (UCTT) stock pushes to $73 in premarket as earnings-fueled rally keeps running

Ultra Clean (UCTT) stock pushes to $73 in premarket as earnings-fueled rally keeps running

Ultra Clean Holdings shares rose about 1.5% premarket Wednesday to $73, after jumping 17% Tuesday on AI-driven wafer fab equipment optimism. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $506.6 million, with a GAAP net loss of $3.3 million and non-GAAP net income of $10 million. Needham raised its price target to $70. The company forecast first-quarter revenue of $505 million to $545 million.
Archer Aviation stock climbs in premarket after patent suit vs Vertical, with earnings next week

Archer Aviation stock climbs in premarket after patent suit vs Vertical, with earnings next week

Archer Aviation shares rose 1.4% to $7.29 premarket Wednesday after disclosing a patent-infringement lawsuit against Vertical Aerospace in Texas federal court. Archer alleges Vertical’s “Valo” aircraft infringes patents tied to its “Midnight” model and seeks an injunction and damages. Vertical denies the claims. Traders are watching ahead of Archer’s March 2 earnings and cash guidance.
B2Gold stock surges near a 52-week high as CEO succession plan grabs traders’ attention

B2Gold stock surges near a 52-week high as CEO succession plan grabs traders’ attention

B2Gold shares jumped 6.1% to $6.09 Tuesday, extending a two-day rally after the company said CEO Clive Johnson will retire June 4, with CFO Mike Cinnamond named as successor. The miner forecast 2026 output of 820,000–970,000 ounces and all-in sustaining costs of $2,400–$2,580 per ounce, citing higher expenses at its Mali and Canada mines. CIBC and Stifel adjusted price targets following the leadership update.
25 February 2026
Cipher Mining (CIFR) stock rises premarket as it rebrands to Cipher Digital and leans into data centers

Cipher Mining (CIFR) stock rises premarket as it rebrands to Cipher Digital and leans into data centers

Cipher Mining shares rose 1.1% to $17.30 in premarket trading after the company rebranded as Cipher Digital and reported a $734.2 million GAAP net loss for the quarter. The firm said it now has 600 MW of contracted high-performance computing capacity and $3.73 billion in project bond financings. Cipher sold its stakes in three mining sites to Canaan Inc. in a $40 million all-stock deal. Fourth-quarter revenue was $60 million, with an adjusted net loss of $55 million.
American Airlines stock: AAL steadies before the bell as storm cancellations ease and a new SEC filing lands

American Airlines stock: AAL steadies before the bell as storm cancellations ease and a new SEC filing lands

American Airlines shares edged up 0.1% to $13.16 in premarket trading Wednesday after a 1.7% gain Tuesday. U.S. airlines canceled over 2,000 flights Tuesday, down from nearly 6,000 Monday as a Northeast winter storm eased. JetBlue canceled 41% of its Tuesday flights. American filed a new shelf registration for potential securities offerings.
25 February 2026
AMD stock rises in premarket as Meta AI-chip pact puts 160 million-share warrant under a microscope

AMD stock rises in premarket as Meta AI-chip pact puts 160 million-share warrant under a microscope

AMD rose about 0.8% to $215.50 in premarket trading Wednesday after announcing a multi-year deal with Meta to supply up to 6 gigawatts of Instinct GPUs. Meta received a performance-based warrant for up to 160 million AMD shares, vesting in tranches tied to chip shipments and stock-price targets. Reuters reported the agreement could reach $60 billion over five years.
ImmunityBio stock jumps again in premarket as ANKTIVA sales surge puts IBRX in focus

ImmunityBio stock jumps again in premarket as ANKTIVA sales surge puts IBRX in focus

ImmunityBio shares rose 3.5% to $11.95 premarket Wednesday after reporting 2025 net product revenue of $113 million for Anktiva, up about 700% year over year. The company posted a 2025 net loss of $351.4 million and ended the year with $242.8 million in cash. Investors await a March FDA meeting on recombinant BCG. Director Barry J. Simon sold 175,000 shares last week under a prearranged plan.
25 February 2026
Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) stock jumps again in premarket after a 40% rally — what to watch at the open

Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) stock jumps again in premarket after a 40% rally — what to watch at the open

Brand Engagement Network shares rose 6.7% to $30.08 in premarket trading Wednesday after a 40.2% surge the previous session. The company recently ended a $50 million standby equity purchase agreement and is set to close a $1.518 million private placement in February. Trading volume hit 4.74 million shares Tuesday, with the stock moving between $20.72 and $29.00.
25 February 2026

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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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