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CNBC Daily Open: Iran-U.S. talks and Ukraine-Russia negotiations in focus — progress in sight?
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (3rd L) and Switzerland’s Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis (2nd R) attend a bilateral meeting between Switzerland and Iran during a second round of US-Iranian talks with Washington pushing Tehran to make a deal to limit its nuclear programme, in Geneva on February 17, 2026. Cyril Zingaro | Afp | Getty […]
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We cut our Palo Alto price target, but view the post-earnings drop as an opportunity
Palo Alto Networks on Tuesday evening delivered a strong quarter. But in a market with no room for error, the cybersecurity giant stumbled on guidance, and the stock sank. Revenue for the company’s fiscal 2026 second quarter ended Jan. 31 increased 15% to $2.59 billion, outpacing the $2.58 billion consensus estimate compiled by data provider […]
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Stock futures are little changed as traders await Fed meeting minutes: Live updates
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 17, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stock futures were little changed Tuesday night after a tepid session for U.S. equities. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 18 points. S&P 500 futures fell 0.03%, while […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Palo Alto Networks, Toll Brothers, Caesars Entertainment & more
Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Palo Alto Networks — Shares of the cybersecurity company tumbled almost 6% after Palo Alto issued a weak earnings forecast for the current quarter. The company sees adjusted earnings for the fiscal third quarter ranging from 78 cents to 80 cents per share, while the LSEG […]
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Berkshire Hathaway trims Apple stake, buys NYTimes stock in Buffett’s last moves as CEO
Key Points The Omaha-based conglomerate disclosed that it pared its position in the iPhone maker by 4.3% to $61.96 billion, per data from InsiderScore. Even with the cut, Apple remains by far Berkshire’s largest equity holding. Source
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Oil prices fall as Iran sees progress in nuclear talks with U.S.
Oil prices fell Tuesday after Iran’s foreign minister said progress was made during nuclear talks with the U.S., fueling hopes that negotiations could prevent another conflict in the Middle East. U.S. crude oil fell 56 cents, or 0.89%, to close at $62.33 per barrel. Global benchmark Brent lost $1.23, or 1.79%, to settle at $67.42. […]
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Value investor Seth Klarman added Amazon last quarter. Here’s what else he bought
Baupost Group’s Seth Klarman picked up Amazon in the fourth quarter, a bet that has yet to work out for the value investor this year as tech stocks take a hammering. The Boston-based hedge fund manager took a new position in Amazon amounting to $489.7 million, making the online retailer the firm’s second-largest holding, according […]
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We may buy more of a stock that has been pulled into the software sell-off
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Tuesday’s key moments. 1. Stocks are little changed to start the shortened trading week, with the Nasdaq , the S & P 500 , and the Dow all trading near their flatlines. The […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: General Mills, Southwest, Genuine Parts, Norwegian Cruise Line & more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. General Mills — Shares tumbled 7% after the Lucky Charms and Progresso parent lowered its 2026 outlook. General Mills said organic net sales would slide between 1.5% and 2%, while operating profit and adjusted earnings per share would tumble between 16% and 20%. Southwest Airlines — […]
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Hedge fund manager Rob Citrone is short U.S. stocks. Here’s why
After the rest of the world outperformed the U.S. in 2025 , Rob Citrone forecasts more relative weakness ahead for the country’s equities. The billionaire hedge fund manager said he is short the U.S. market and long equities in certain international markets. In an appearance Tuesday on CNBC’s ” Squawk Box ,” the Discovery Capital […]
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