Day: February 12, 2026
U.S., Taiwan finalize deal to cut tariffs, boost purchases of U.S. goods
The city skyline is seen with the landmark Taipei 101 building from a lookout point on Elephant Mountain in Taipei on April 14, 2025. (Photo by I-Hwa Cheng / AFP) (Photo by I-HWA CHENG/AFP via Getty Images) I-hwa Cheng | Afp | Getty Images Trump administration officials signed a final reciprocal trade agreement that confirmed […]
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Cisco stock has worst day since 2022 as memory prices pressure margins
A logo sits illuminated outside the Cisco booth at ISE 2024 on January 30, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Cesc Maymo | Getty Images Cisco Systems shares closed 12% lower Thursday as rising memory prices put pressure on the networking company’s margins. It’s the stock’s worst day since 2022. Strong demand for artificial intelligence data centers […]
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Apple’s stock has worst day since April as iPhone maker faces FTC scrutiny, reports of Siri delay
Apple just wrapped up its worst day on the stock market since April after reports surfaced about delays with Siri and as the company’s news app faced regulatory scrutiny. The stock dropped 5% on Thursday, wiping out its gain for the year and leaving it down almost 4% in 2026. The long-awaited artificial intelligence update […]
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Safe-haven currencies might not be so safe after a volatile year. Here’s how the market is rethinking the Swiss franc, dollar and yen
Swiss franc banknotes in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Dec. 23, 2025. Fabrice Coffrini | Afp | Getty Images Ask an investor to name safe-haven currencies, and most will say the U.S. dollar, the Swiss franc, and the Japanese yen. Investors historically expected them to hold their value during geopolitical or economic turbulence. But more recently, these […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Rivian, Applied Materials, Airbnb, Pinterest, DraftKings & more
Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Applied Materials — The California-based semiconductor equipment company jumped 11% on the back of blowout earnings results. Applied Materials reported adjusted earnings of $2.38 per share on revenue of $7.01 billion, while analysts polled by LSEG expected earnings of $2.20 per share on revenue of $6.87 […]
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Pinterest shares tank 20% on earnings miss, weak guidance
Pinterest shares plunged as much as 20% in after-hours on Thursday after the social media company reported a fourth-quarter earnings miss and issued weak guidance. Here’s how the company did, compared to analysts’ consensus estimates from LSEG: Earnings per share: 67 cents adjusted vs. 69 cents expected Revenue: $1.32 billion vs. $1.33 billion expected Pinterest […]
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Airbnb shares rise on company’s revenue beat, rosy guidance
Shares of Airbnb were up about 2% in extended trading Thursday after the company reported fourth-quarter results that beat expectations for revenue and offered rosy guidance for the current period. Here’s how the company did based on analysts’ estimates compiled by LSEG: Earnings per share: 56 cents vs. 66 cents expected Revenue: $2.78 billion vs. $2.72 billion […]
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DHS shutdown all but certain as Democrats and Trump White House can’t cut deal
The Department of Homeland Security is barreling toward a shutdown starting this weekend after Senate Democrats and the White House on Thursday failed to clinch a deal on immigration enforcement restrictions. A bill already approved by the House of Representatives, which would fund DHS through the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30, failed […]
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Why Greenland’s critical minerals won’t make it rich
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email In early 2026, Greenland found itself in the middle of a geopolitical battle. Strategically positioned near emerging shipping routes, the island has drawn interest from the U.S., Russia, China and Europe. But Greenland’s untapped wealth sits under the ground. With significant deposits […]
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Instacart stock pops 14% on revenue beat, rosy guidance
Instacart shares climbed 14% during extended trading on Thursday after the grocery delivery company reported strong fourth-quarter revenue and upbeat guidance. Here’s how the company did versus LSEG estimates: Earnings per share: 30 cents vs. 52 cents expected Revenue: $992 million vs. $974 million expected Revenue grew 12% from a year ago. Net income totaled […]
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