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Northrop Grumman Corp Stock Closed Up by 3.26% on Feb 18: Facts Behind the Movement
• Northrop Grumman beat earnings expectations with strong revenue growth. • Analysts issued positive ratings and raised price targets for the company. • Defense sector demand is high due to geopolitical tensions and spending.
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Uber Technologies Inc Stock Closed Up by 3.13% on Feb 18: Drivers Behind the Movement
• Uber investing over $100M in autonomous vehicle charging infrastructure. • Uber plans expansion into seven new European food delivery markets. • Partnership with Life360 for enhanced family safety and ride coordination.
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Figma forecasts annual revenue above estimates as design software gains momentum
By Zaheer KachwalaFeb 18 (Reuters) - Figma FIG.N forecast annual revenue above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, as the design software maker anticipates robust demand and bets on its efforts to expand its user base. The company has banked on generative artificial intelligence as a strategic to...Reuters
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US STOCKS-S&P 500 ends higher, lifted by Nvidia and other AI stocks
Nvidia gains, will sell chips to Meta in multi-year dealPalo Alto Networks drops after annual profit forecast cutBy Noel Randewich Feb 18 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 ended higher on Wednesday, lifted by gains in Nvidia, Amazon and other technology-related heavyweights following recent jitters abo...Reuters
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EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm assets slip in holiday-thinned week; Ukraine bonds fall on stalled peace talks
MSCI LatAm FX down 0.2%, stocks fall 0.3%Ukraine bonds slide after peace talks with Russia end abruptlyPeruvian stocks rebound after four sessions of declines By Purvi Agarwal and Ragini Mathur Feb 18 (Reuters) - Most Latin American currencies and stocks dipped on Wednesday in subdued trading dur...Reuters
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This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Could Be the Steal of 2026
Key PointsThe booming investment in AI infrastructure has led to a significant improvement in this company's growth rate.The key data center-related services it provides explain why its revenue is poised to grow significantly over the next three years.Buying this stock is a no-brainer due to its att...The Motley Fool
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PREVIEW: Walmart seen reporting higher rev, EPS in results due Thursday
Shares of Walmart WMT.O down 2.1% in afternoon trading Wed, with the largest U.S. retailer seen reporting higher rev and EPS in its qtrly results due before the bell on ThursIts shares are bucking the broader trend in the stock mkt Wed, with the S&P 500 .SPX last up 0.3%Analysts expect Q4 rev fo...Reuters
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Element Solutions (ESI) Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.DATEWednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ETCALL PARTICIPANTSChief Executive Officer — Benjamin GliklichChief Financial Officer — Carey DormanTAKEAWAYSOrganic net sales growth -- 10% increase in the quarter, led by Electronics segment, and 6% for the full year, driven b...The Motley Fool
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La-Z-Boy (LZB) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.DATEFeb. 18, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ETCALL PARTICIPANTSPresident and Chief Executive Officer — Melinda D. WhittingtonSenior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — Taylor B. LuebkeVice President, Investor Relations — Mark BecksTAKEAWAYSTotal Delivered Sales -- $542 millio...The Motley Fool
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Why Hycroft Mining Stock Is Soaring Today
Key PointsAn independent assessment suggests Hycroft may have underestimated the amount of precious metal in the ground at its mine in Nevada.Getting most of it out of the ground and turned into a marketable product shouldn’t be too complicated either.Nevertheless, mining any of this gold and silver...The Motley Fool
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Pacific Ridge Sells 1.7 Million Shares of AXT Stock
Key PointsPacific Ridge Capital Partners completely exited its stake in AXT, Inc.Pacific Ridge's stake in AXT was valued at $8 million in the firm's third-quarter 13F filing.AXT shares represented 1.8% of Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC’s reportable 13F assets under management (AUM) in the third...The Motley Fool
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Is NuScale Power a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2026?
Key PointsNuScale Power is attempting to build a business around small modular nuclear reactors.The upstart energy company has two big opportunities, but is still waiting for its first sale.10 stocks we like better than NuScale Power › In early 2026, NuScale Power's (NYSE: SMR) stock price is down a...The Motley Fool
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This Cathie Wood Stock Is Already Up Nearly 30% This Year -- Is It a Buy?
Key PointsCathie Wood's flagship Ark Innovation ETF is known for betting big on the disruptive companies of the future. If you dig into the ETF's holdings, you may be surprised to find legacy agriculture giant Deere. Shares of Deere are up 30% year to date.10 stocks we like better than Deere & Compa...The Motley Fool
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Exxon Mobil Corp Stock Moved Up by 3.04% on Feb 18: Drivers Behind the Movement
• ExxonMobil shares rose over 3% on February 18, 2026. • Company reported Q4 2025 earnings beating estimates, expanded CCS operations. • Rising Brent crude prices and geopolitical tensions also supported stock.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-US stocks follow European shares higher; geopolitical jitters boost oil, gold
U.S. stocks gain, but pared from session highsEurope's STOXX 600 hits record closing highFT reports Lagarde may step downRussia-Ukraine talks end abruptlyFed minutes show policy makers divided over next stepBy Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Feb 18 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rallied, European stocks notc...Reuters
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What Is One of the Best Healthcare Stocks to Own for the Next 10 Years?
Key PointsUnitedHealth Group is one of the more vertically integrated healthcare companies in the world.The company's enormous scale gives it a lot of negotiating power with drugmakers and hospitals.10 stocks we like better than UnitedHealth Group › The past 12 months haven't been kind to UnitedHeal...The Motley Fool
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Elliott pushes for divestments, 5 billion pound buyback at LSE Group, Bloomberg News reports
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Activist investor Elliott Investment Management is urging London Stock Exchange LSEG.L to launch a review of its portfolio and pursue a 5 billion pound ($6.76 billion) share buyback over the next year, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. ...Reuters
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2 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Years
Key PointsE-commerce site MercadoLibre serves the underpenetrated but growing Latin American region.Coffee shop chain Dutch Bros plans to double its store count over the next four or five years.10 stocks we like better than MercadoLibre › The U.S. stock market is off to a tepid start this year, roug...The Motley Fool
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BREAKINGVIEWS-Fiserv activist rewind misses payments’ new tune
By Stephen Gandel NEW YORK, Feb 18 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Investing legend Warren Buffett long warned against Wall Streeters who push for mega-deals and then for their eventual unwinding, singing the same tune of value creation all the while. Fiserv FISV.O might feature in the next verse. Push...Reuters
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US STOCKS-Wall Street climbs, lifted by Nvidia and other AI stocks
Nvidia gains, will sell chips to Meta in multi-year dealPalo Alto Networks drops after annual profit forecast cutS&P 500 +0.61%, Nasdaq +0.99%, Dow +0.27% By Noel Randewich Feb 18 (Reuters) - Wall Street indexes rose on Wednesday, lifted by gains in Nvidia, Amazon and other technology-related...Reuters
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