Stock Market News for February 17, 2026
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Earnings and Financial Results
Medtronic (MDT) reported robust Q3 fiscal‑2026 results, its strongest enterprise revenue growth in ten quarters — a readthrough for device demand and peer outlooks.
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) released fiscal Q2 2026 results, which investors will parse for subscription growth and margin leverage in security software.
Kenvue (KVUE) reported Q4 and full‑year 2025 results, an early test of consumer‑health demand for the J&J spin‑off and a signal for over‑the‑counter and personal‑care categories.
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) reported Q4 and FY2025 results, data that illuminates visitation trends and premium‑gaming hold in a busy quarter for casinos.
Republic Services (RSG) reported Q4 and full‑year 2025 results and issued 2026 guidance, a key update for municipal‑contracted cash flow expectations and pricing leverage in waste services.
- Ferroglobe (GSM) released Q4 and FY2025 results, relevant to specialty‑metals cyclical demand and cost pressure.
- Rush Street Interactive (RSI) announced Q4 and full‑year 2025 results, important for trends in online gaming hold and user monetization.
Healthcare, Biotech and Regulatory Milestones
Cytokinetics (CYTK) won EU approval as the European Commission cleared MYQORZO® for symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, expanding commercial reach for the cardio franchise.
Pfizer (PFE) reported that its BRAFTOVI regimen improved progression‑free survival in metastatic colorectal cancer, a clinical win that may affect uptake and labeling timelines.
Moderna (MRNA) received European Commission authorization for mNEXSPIKE, restoring product momentum in the EU COVID‑vaccine market.
Telix (TLX) submitted a European Marketing Authorization Application for TLX101-Px, advancing its brain‑cancer imaging candidate toward EU commercialization — a regulatory step that could lift diagnostics adoption if approved.
Big Moves: M&A, Activism and Strategic Deals
Danaher (DHR) agreed to acquire Masimo, with filings confirming a purchase price of $180.00 per share. The deal reshapes patient‑monitoring supply chains and valuation comps.
Blackstone (BX) announced an agreement to acquire Champions Group, expanding its sports and live‑events footprint and adding predictable revenue streams.
IHS Towers (IHS) unveiled a proposed sale to MTN Group for about $6.2 billion, a strategic exit that refocuses capital and alters tower ownership across emerging markets.
Tech, AI and Product Innovation
Infosys (INFY) rolled out an AI First Value Framework, targeting an estimated $300 billion services opportunity and signaling enterprise AI monetization strategies.
Protolabs (PRLB) launched ProDesk, an AI‑enabled manufacturing platform aimed at shortening prototype‑to‑production cycles for customers.
Gen (GEN) partnered with Vercel to bring independent safety verification to the AI skills ecosystem, a move that addresses investor focus on AI governance and third‑party validation for production‑grade models.
Energy Transition, Utilities and Minerals
Ormat Technologies (ORA) signed a geothermal portfolio PPA of up to 150 MW to support Google's data center operations, underscoring hyperscalers' role in scaling firm renewables.
EQT (EQT) reported Q4 and full‑year 2025 results and issued 2026 guidance, material for investors watching gas‑market cash flows and midstream throughput trends.
Ovintiv (OVV) announced an agreement to sell its Anadarko assets, a portfolio reshaping move that could shift cash flows and capital allocation in the upstream sector.
Corporate Actions, Capital Allocation and Markets
Danaher's Masimo deal aside, several capital‑markets items crossed the tape today. Sandisk (SNDK) launched a secondary offering of common stock, an equity raise that may add near‑term supply and pressure on the shares.
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) priced a debt offering, a capital‑markets move to fund operations or refi maturities — something creditors and investors will watch for leverage trends.
NCR Voyix (VYX) increased its share repurchase authorization, a signal of confidence in buybacks as a return‑of‑capital tool.
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) reiterated plans to split into two public companies, a structural change that could unlock divisional valuations.
Defense, Contracts and Leadership
Elbit Systems (ESLT) secured about $435 million in contracts, bolstering backlog visibility for defense suppliers.
Leonardo DRS (DRS) was awarded contracts for the Missile Defense Agency SHIELD IDIQ, a programmatic win supporting growth in sensor and systems work.
Tech, Media and Events
Paramount (WBD) commented on Warner Bros. Discovery disclosures, underscoring continued scrutiny in media accounting and investor sentiment across legacy content owners.
Selected Scheduling and Small‑Cap Notes
- Quad (QUAD) reported Q4 and FY2025 results, a print indicator for print/media services demand.
- JELD‑WEN (JELD) posted Q4 and FY2025 results and set 2026 guidance, signaling housing‑products demand and cost discipline.
- Similarweb (SMWB) announced Q4 and fiscal‑2025 results, a read on digital‑intelligence monetization.
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