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PANW, AMD, NVDA, OLB, META: 5 Trending Stocks Today - Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW)
Benzinga· 2026-02-18 01:26
Market Overview - Major U.S. benchmarks finished higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.07% to 49,533.19, the S&P 500 up 0.1% to 6,843.22, and the Nasdaq up 0.14% to 22,578.38 [1] Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) - Palo Alto Networks' stock declined by 2.07%, closing at $163.50, with an intraday high of $166.01 and a low of $160.08; in after-hours trading, the stock fell 8.4% to $149.75 [1] - The company guided fiscal third-quarter adjusted EPS of 78–80 cents, below the 92-cent consensus, despite revenue guidance of approximately $2.94 billion exceeding estimates; full-year revenue outlook was raised to $11.28–$11.31 billion, but full-year adjusted EPS guidance was lowered to $3.65–$3.70, impacting investor sentiment [2] - Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings indicate Palo Alto Networks stock has a Momentum in the 16th percentile and Value in the 5th percentile [7] Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) - Advanced Micro Devices' stock fell by 2.05%, closing at $203.08, with an intraday high of $205.30 and a low of $194.83; in after-hours trading, the stock fell 2.3% to $198.36 [3] - Investors are rotating out of semiconductor stocks due to high valuations and demand cycles, leading to caution despite strong earnings [3] Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) - Nvidia's stock rose by 1.20%, ending at $184.97, with a high of $187.15 and a low of $179.18 during the day [4] OLB Group Inc. (NASDAQ:OLB) - OLB Group's stock skyrocketed by 256.54%, closing at $1.48, with an intraday high of $1.80 and a low of $0.66; in after-hours trading, the stock fell 32.92% to $0.99 [5] Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) - Meta Platforms' stock slightly dipped by 0.075%, closing at $639.29, with an intraday high of $642.60 and a low of $628.80; in extended trading, the stock gained 0.66% to $643.50 [6] - Meta's shares moved higher in extended trading after announcing a long-term AI infrastructure partnership with Nvidia to enhance its data centers for AI training and inference [6]
David Tepper's Appaloosa Ups Micron Stake By 250%, Trims Nvidia And Amazon
Benzinga· 2026-02-17 22:43
Core Insights - Billionaire David Tepper's Appaloosa Management has made significant adjustments to its investment portfolio, focusing on semiconductor recovery while taking profits from Chinese tech and major tech stocks [1] Group 1: Investment Strategy - Appaloosa has aggressively increased its position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU), with a 250% increase in shares, adding 1,000,000 shares during the quarter, bringing the total to 1.5 million shares valued at over $428 million [2] - Tepper is shifting focus towards hardware components that support AI, rather than investing in chip designers [2] Group 2: Portfolio Adjustments - Despite reducing its stake, Alibaba remains the largest holding in Appaloosa's portfolio, now representing 10.88%, down from 15.61% in the previous quarter [3] - The fund has also reduced its positions in other major tech companies, including Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 12.8% (approximately 320,000 shares) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) by 10.5% (liquidating 200,000 shares) [3]
GTA 6 Momentum Builds: Saudi PIF Moves Take-Two Stake To Gaming Subsidiary Ahead Of 2026 Launch
Benzinga· 2026-02-17 22:34
Public Investment Fund Portfolio ChangesA new 13F filing from the Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) revealed only one change in the fourth quarter.The fund no longer holds its 11,414,680 TTWO share position it held in the third quarter, which made up 15% of the fund's assets.Instead, that stock position has been transferred to Savvy Games Group, a subsidiary of PIF, according to Reuters. Savvy Games Group owns stakes in several video game companies and is the owner of Niantic, Embracer and Scopely ...
Bill Ackman Goes Magnificent Seven Shopping In Q4: Adds META, Increases AMZN, Decreases GOOGL
Benzinga· 2026-02-17 22:09
Group 1 - Pershing Square Capital took a new stake of 2,673,569 shares in Meta Platforms in the fourth quarter, marking it as the fifth largest position in the fund [1][3] - The fund exited its position in Chipotle Mexican Grill during the same quarter [1] - Ackman increased the fund's stake in Amazon, which is now the third largest position, while decreasing exposure to Alphabet shares for the second consecutive quarter [2][3] Group 2 - The investment presentation emphasized that Meta's current share price does not reflect its long-term upside potential from AI, suggesting a deeply discounted valuation [4] - Meta is recognized as a leader in the digital advertising space and a significant beneficiary of AI integration, supported by its 3.5 billion daily active users and a growing user base [5] - The experienced leadership team and favorable stock multiples were highlighted as additional reasons for a bullish outlook on Meta [5]
Caesar's Stock Climbs After Mixed Q4 Earnings Report, Record Digital EBITDA
Benzinga· 2026-02-17 21:58
Here's a look at the details in the report. CZR stock is moving. Watch the price action here.The Details: Caesars Entertainment reported quarterly losses of 33 cents per share which missed the analyst estimate for losses of 17 cents, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Quarterly revenue clocked in at $2.92 billion which beat the Street estimate of $2.89 billion and was up from $2.8 billion in the same period last year.Same-store adjusted EBITDA was $901 million versus $882 million for the comparable prior- ...
Buffett's Final Filing: Berkshire Initiates New York Times Stake, Slashes Amazon Position Before CEO Transition
Benzinga· 2026-02-17 21:53
Core Insights - Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new position in New York Times Co with 5,065,744 shares in the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2025 [1] - The company clarified its positions within the Liberty Media ecosystem, maintaining its stake in Liberty Formula One with 3,018,555 shares [1] Portfolio Changes - The fourth quarter 13F filing revealed changes in existing stocks, highlighting the top decreased stakes by percentage [2] - Despite a decrease in the Apple position, it remains the largest holding in Berkshire Hathaway's investment portfolio [2]
Prediction Market ETFs? Roundhill Files For 6 Political Funds For 2026, 2028 Elections - Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF (ARCA:BETZ), DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG)
Benzinga· 2026-02-17 21:39
Core Insights - The rise of prediction markets is impacting the sports-betting sector, with consumers increasingly using platforms like Kalshi, Polymarket, and Robinhood for wagering on various outcomes, including sports, entertainment, and politics [1] - Roundhill Investments has filed for six politically focused prediction-market ETFs, which could further influence the sector [1] Group 1: Roundhill's Prediction Market ETFs - The proposed ETFs will focus on political outcomes related to the 2026 and 2028 elections, allowing investors to speculate on and profit from election results [3] - The Democratic President ETF aims for capital appreciation if a Democrat wins the 2028 presidential election, with similar conditions for the Republican version and funds tied to the 2026 elections [3] - The ETFs will invest in event contracts regulated under the Commodity Exchange Act and overseen by the CFTC, with no specific exchange mentioned for the contracts [4] Group 2: ETF Functionality and Market Dynamics - The ETFs will not terminate if they lose money based on election outcomes; instead, they will shift focus to the next election cycle, and funds that correctly predict outcomes will undergo a reverse stock split [4] - Roundhill's CEO noted that sportsbooks are not being displaced by prediction markets, which offer simplicity and different pricing mechanics [6] - The pace of convergence in this market will depend on regulation, but innovative disruption indicates the longevity of sports betting and gambling markets [7]
Nano Nuclear Stock Climbs After Narrower Q1 Loss: Details
Benzinga· 2026-02-17 21:37
Here's a look at the details in the report. NNE stock is moving. Watch the price action here.The Details: Nano Nuclear reported quarterly losses of 13 cents per share which beat the consensus estimate for losses of 29 cents per share. The company expects estimated cash expenditures of approximately $65 million over the next 12 months. NNE Stock Price: According to data from Benzinga Pro, Nano Nuclear stock rose 1.03% to $25.49 in Tuesday's extended trading.  How To Buy NNE StockBesides going to a brokerage ...
Applied Materials Shares Rise ~4% Following Key Trading Signal
Benzinga· 2026-02-17 21:21
Group 1 - The Power Inflow alert is a proprietary signal indicating a significant shift in order flow towards buying activity, suggesting a high probability of bullish price movement for the rest of the trading day [1] - Order flow analytics provide insights into real-time buying and selling trends, enhancing understanding of price behavior and market sentiment for stocks [2] Group 2 - At the time of the Power Inflow signal, AMAT was priced at $348.36, and the intraday high reached $361.52, reflecting a 3.78% increase [3]
Devon Energy Stock Slips Despite Q4 Earnings Beat
Benzinga· 2026-02-17 21:17
Core Insights - Devon Energy reported quarterly earnings of 82 cents per share, surpassing the analyst estimate of 81 cents [1] - Quarterly revenue reached $4.12 billion, exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $3.85 billion [1] - Production averaged 851,000 Boe per day in the fourth quarter, exceeding the top-end of guidance [1] Production Costs - Production costs, including taxes, averaged $10.99 per Boe in the fourth quarter, reflecting a 4% reduction from the third quarter [2] Management Commentary - CEO Clay Gaspar highlighted that disciplined execution and operational excellence defined 2025, leading to results that exceeded fourth-quarter expectations across all major value drivers [2] - Gaspar also noted that the success achieved was supported by focused business optimization efforts, resulting in significant free cash flow and meaningful cash returns to shareholders [3] Stock Performance - Devon Energy stock experienced a decline of 1.7%, trading at $43.31 in Tuesday's extended trading [3]