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Marqeta director Martha Cummings disposed of 2,853 shares on February 17, 2026, in a transaction disclosed via a Form 4 filing. The sales, executed between $3.94 and $4.04 per share, generated roughly $11,410. The stock trades at $4.08, and InvestingPro analysis suggests the shares may be undervalued despite a 34.85% decline over six months. Manage…
BofA Securities raised its price target on eToro Group to $44 from $40 while keeping a Neutral rating after the broker flagged an adjusted EPS beat and improved ECC trading contribution. eToro reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings above expectations and robust revenue, prompting upgrades and higher targets from other firms even as crypto volumes re…
Jefferies trimmed its price objective on Waystar Holding to $41 from $43, keeping a Buy rating. The firm flagged Waystar's fiscal 2026 organic EBITDA guidance as a key determinant for near-term investor sentiment, while noting progress on the Iodine acquisition and management commentary about the company's competitive position and AI integration. O…
After the market closed, a set of companies reported results and guidance that triggered notable after-hours share price moves. DoorDash and Carvana dropped following profit and EPS shortfalls, while Figma, eBay, Etsy and Herbalife rallied on stronger-than-expected results or strategic developments. Booking Holdings edged higher after results and a…
Averin Capital Acquisition Corp. completed an initial public offering of 25 million units at $10 each, generating $250 million in gross proceeds. The units - each made up of one Class A ordinary share and one-sixth of a redeemable warrant - are slated to start trading on NASDAQ under the ticker ACAAU on February 19, 2026, with the offering expected…
Truist Securities raised its price target on Wingstop to $375 from $365 and affirmed a Buy rating following fourth-quarter 2025 results that topped expectations for same-store sales and adjusted EBITDA. The firm raised its estimates, highlighted company initiatives such as Smart Kitchen and a forthcoming loyalty program, and called the 2026 develop…
U.S. stock benchmarks finished higher on Wednesday, led by advances in the Oil & Gas, Basic Materials and Technology sectors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.26% at the close, the S&P 500 gained 0.56%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.78%. Market breadth was positive on both exchanges, though several individual names drove outsized moves …
Uber trades at ~$150B market cap while showing stretched valuation vs. the recent slowdown in price momentum. Technicals are weak, short interest is stable, and expansion headlines do not justify the current multiple. This trade targets a move back toward the low-$60s over a mid-term horizon with strict risk controls.
Mexico's main stock index closed lower on Wednesday, led by declines in the Industrials, Consumer Goods & Services and Consumer Staples sectors. The S&P/BMV IPC fell 0.26% at the close. Leading gainers included Grupo Televisa SAB Unit, Banco Del Bajio and Grupo Mexico, while Grupo Comercial Chedraui, Genomma Lab Internacional and Grupo Bimbo finish…
Canada's equity benchmark finished the session higher, with IT, Materials and Energy stocks providing the largest upward pressure and sending the S&P/TSX Composite to a fresh record close. Market breadth favoured advancers, volatility measures fell, and key commodity prices moved notably higher.
Estée Lauder ($EL) has bounced back from last year's low and looks set to continue repairing its top-line and cash-generation profile. Market cap sits near $41.8B, free cash flow is about $1.14B, and the stock is trading well above its 50-day and 10-day SMAs. That said, recently announced tariffs (a ~$100M headwind) and stretched valuation metrics …
Colombia's stock market closed slightly higher on Wednesday, with the COLCAP index rising 0.17%. Strength in Industrials, Services and Agriculture supported the advance. Leading individual gains included Grupo Nutresa, Interconnection Electric and Organizacion Terpel, while Ecopetrol, Grupo Argos and Mineros were among the day's laggards. Commodity…
Russian equities finished higher in Moscow trade as gains in the Mining, Telecoms and Manufacturing sectors supported the market. The MOEX Russia Index closed up 0.47% with a narrow advantage of advancing issues over decliners. Commodities and currency pairs moved notably alongside the equity rebound.
Carvana said fourth-quarter revenue and net income rose sharply as demand for preowned vehicles increased amid higher household costs and tariff-related price shifts. Revenue climbed about 58% year-over-year to $5.6 billion, while net income expanded to $951 million from $159 million, driven in part by a growing market presence and rising share per…
Francisco Velasco, EVP - CLO, CRCO of PriceSmart Inc (NASDAQ:PSMT), sold 338 shares on February 13, 2026, at $154.71 per share for $52,291, according to a Form 4 filing. After the trade, Velasco directly holds 75,997 shares and indirectly holds 389 shares through his spouse. Separately, PriceSmart raised its annual dividend by 11.1% to $1.40 per sh…
RBC Bearings V.P. and General Manager Richard J. Edwards sold 4,100 shares on February 17, 2026, realizing $2,270,519, and exercised options to buy 2,600 shares for $555,384 the same day. After the transactions he directly holds 11,084 shares. The moves occurred shortly after the company reported stronger-than-expected Q3 2025 results and received …
The U.S. State Department is building an online portal, to be hosted at freedom.gov, intended to give users in Europe and other regions access to material their national authorities have blocked, according to three sources familiar with the plan. The initiative, led by the Undersecretary for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers, was reportedly slated for …
Walmart de Mexico y Centroamerica (Walmex) reported a 3.9% decline in fourth-quarter net profit versus the same period in 2024, with results weighed down by currency effects in Central America. While revenue rose 3% to 282.85 billion pesos, both profit and sales missed analysts' estimates. Management said it will focus on low prices, product availa…
Internal and external communications made public by the U.S. Justice Department reveal that Morgan Stanley accepted and later closed accounts connected to trusts linked to Jeffrey Epstein between 2015 and 2019. The records show account activity and correspondence handled by Epstein’s longtime accountant and estate executors, while other major banks…
Brent Sabatini, SVP and Chief Accounting Officer at Vir Biotechnology (VIR), completed an automatic sale of 1,530 shares on February 13, 2026, under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan to satisfy tax withholding tied to restricted stock unit vesting. The transaction totaled $11,918 at $7.79 per share, leaving Sabatini with 47,872 shares. Separately, Vi…
Coherent (COHR) is trading near $224 with a market cap around $42.5B after a string of strong data-center and networking orders. Recent beats and raised guidance underpin a patient long idea: buy a starter position on weakness, add on confirmation, and hold through a 180-trading-day cycle as AI networking and industrial laser recovery play out. Val…
Nicole Swies, EZCORP’s chief revenue officer, sold 24,138 shares on Feb. 17, 2026, for $24.75 a share, totaling $597,415. The sale came as the stock traded near its 52-week high after a strong 12-month return. Separately, the company reported robust quarterly results, boosted adjusted EBITDA, and completed a deal to acquire a controlling interest i…
The United States is removing its roughly 1,000 troops from Syria, ending a military presence that stretched about a decade. U.S. officials say key positions including the Al Tanf garrison and the Al-Shaddadi base have already been vacated, and the rest of the force will be pulled out within two months. Officials also emphasize that the withdrawal …
Retail investors have been buying software and other equities aggressively after a sector-wide selloff tied to new AI productivity tools, with Citadel Securities reporting unprecedented net notional levels and elevated options activity through mid-February. Professional investors have increased short positions, while retail demand has broadened acr…
Truist Securities trimmed its 12-month price objective for Medtronic to $103 from $107 and kept a Hold rating, saying it needs faster organic revenue or stronger EPS momentum before reconsidering. The company delivered a quarter that beat several expectations, with solid performance across most business segments and management standing by fiscal 20…
