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•  18 Feb 2026
 

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$IBRX ImmunityBio soared 41.86% today to close at $8.54 following the European Commission's conditional approval of ANKTIVA for bladder cancer. Momentum in pre-market trading carried through the session, reflecting strong investor enthusiasm for its immunotherapy pipeline and signaling heightened market attention on biotech catalysts. Volume hit 78.8M, well above its typical levels, underscoring the significance of this announcement.

$PANW Palo Alto fell 6.82% after Q2 earnings topped estimates but management provided mixed guidance. Analysts pointed to the companys aggressive AI investments and recent acquisitions, including CyberArk, as potential sources of uncertainty. Despite strong EPS growth of 27%, investors reacted to perceived limited upside and operational complexity. Volume reached 26.6M, reflecting active trading in reaction to earnings.

$OXY Occidental Petroleum climbed 2.55% in extended trading after beating Q4 earnings estimates by 67%. Strong operational execution and cost management drove investor confidence. Volume came in at 12.9M, signaling healthy participation as energy names continue to benefit from favorable commodity dynamics.

$OWL Blue Owl rose 1.9% following the declaration of a $0.37 dividend and the sale of $1.4 billion in assets to institutional investors. The strategic move provides significant liquidity to shareholders and showcases the firms ability to manage capital efficiently. Trading volume was 12.5M, reflecting steady market interest in private credit plays.

$HST Host Hotels & Resorts exceeded Q4 FFO and revenue estimates with 8.28% and 3.86% upside respectively, closing higher at $1.25. The REITs performance highlights resilience in hospitality amid a recovering travel sector, while volume of 12.3M indicates solid participation from institutional and retail investors alike.

$DINO HF Sinclair plunged 10.86% after its CEO unexpectedly took leave, despite reporting strong Q4 results and a $0.50 dividend. The sudden leadership disruption overshadowed positive earnings and refining margin gains, prompting a sharp sell-off. Volume of 11.5M reflects intense intraday volatility as traders digested the news.

$DASH DoorDash rose 6.8% as strong order growth and upbeat Q1 guidance helped offset a Q4 earnings miss. The stocks resilience suggests investor focus on forward-looking metrics and its ability to navigate seasonal volatility. Trading volume totaled 11.1M, showing active engagement from market participants.

$EBAY eBay Inc. advanced 2.79% following Q4 earnings and revenue beats of 3.97% and 2.98%, along with its acquisition of Depop for $1.2 billion. The move positions eBay to attract younger shoppers and expand its footprint in fashion marketplaces. Volume reached 10.7M, signaling steady investor attention.

$SM SM Energy jumped 7.96% as it announced the sale of South Texas assets to Caturus Energy for $950 million. The divestiture strengthens the balance sheet and accelerates deleveraging efforts. Trading volume of 10.2M reflects a strong market response to strategic capital management.

$SEDG SolarEdge fell 5.47% despite reporting a narrower Q4 net loss and revenue growth above estimates. While the company continues to show operational improvement, investors reacted to expectations for Q1 revenue and guidance adjustments. Volume of 10.0M indicates active repositioning by traders in solar and clean energy stocks.

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