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Plug Power Inc.'s stock has remained under pressure in February 2026, trading around $1.84 after a volatile stretch that saw sharp declines and partial recoveries, as investors grapple with the hydrogen specialist's ongoing cash burn, dilution risks from share authorization increases, and pending fourth-quarter 2025 earnings.

ImmunityBio Inc.'s stock has skyrocketed in early 2026, surging more than 500% year-to-date and hitting new 52-week highs above $11 as explosive sales growth for its flagship immunotherapy ANKTIVA, coupled with rapid international regulatory approvals and partnerships, fuels investor enthusiasm for the cancer-focused biotech.

The Nasdaq Composite Index has endured choppy trading in February 2026, retreating from recent highs near 23,000 to hover around 22,800 as investors weigh heavy artificial intelligence infrastructure spending against potential economic headwinds, including renewed tariff threats and policy shifts.

Adobe Inc.'s stock has endured a steep sell-off in early 2026, dropping more than 26% year-to-date and trading near its 52-week low as investors grapple with fears that generative artificial intelligence could upend the company's dominant position in creative software.

Shares of Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC), the parent company that owns the SanDisk brand, closed at $68.42 on Monday

Hims & Hers Health Inc. (NYSE: HIMS) shares tumbled sharply in trading on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, falling as much as 9%

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) shares closed at $43.63 on Monday, February 23, 2026, down 1.09% from the previous session's $44.11 finish

fatjoe.com has solidified its position as one of the world's largest providers of outsourced SEO and digital marketing services, delivering more than 241,554 orders since its founding in 2012.

Education providers such as the International Career Institute (ICI) frame the MBA as a way to bring skills, strategy, and experience into a single, structured programme that fits around work and family.​

The Trump Organization and an Australian developer have signed an agreement to build what some reports have called "Australia's tallest building."

As search evolves with AI overviews, generative results and zero-click SERPs dominating 2026, marketers and agencies continue debating between Semrush and Moz Pro — two veteran platforms that remain staples for SEO professionals.

Bitcoin hovered around $68,000 on Saturday, February 21, 2026, showing modest gains in early trading as the cryptocurrency attempted to stabilize after a volatile start to the year that saw it log its weakest first 50 days on record.

Seven coffee shops from Australia have been included in the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 List, with the highest-ranking coffee shop landing fourth place.

Mobil Oil Australia has been fined $16 million by the federal court over false or misleading statements.

Coles has denied misleading shoppers as it faces a court battle against the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

Athalie Williams on the disconnect between governance decisions and organisational reality

While much of the public discourse focuses on passenger cars, a quiet revolution is also currently underway in the commercial sector. This development signal is clear: the country's logistics backbone is preparing for an electrified future.

TIME has released its Asia-Pacific's Best Companies of 2026 list, and a number of Australian companies made the list.

Barbeques Galore has entered voluntary administration after efforts to find a new buyer failed. What does this mean for employees and customers?

Across Australia, more business owners are rethinking a decision to outsource customer acquisition to a marketing agency. One example is "Where U?," a two-day in-person workshop designed to teach Australian business owners how to generate leads using Meta and Google Ads, framed less as a "marketing hack" and more as a repeatable engine.

The joint venture between Telstra and Accenture has axed 209 jobs due to the company's rollout of its AI capabilities.

In 2026, Sydney's digital marketing landscape continues to thrive as businesses compete fiercely for organic visibility amid Google's evolving algorithms, including enhanced emphasis on E-E-A-T, AI Overviews and user-centric content.

Bitcoin staged a defiant recovery Friday, recapturing the psychological $70,000 threshold after a harrowing 24-hour period that saw the digital asset suffer its steepest one-day decline since the collapse of the FTX exchange in 2022.

Luxury Sydney retailer Cosette made a surprising announcement that it will be closing down after 11 years in the market.

New Zealand's digital economy continues to accelerate in 2026. With e-commerce sales projected to exceed NZ$9.5 billion and more than 85% of Kiwis shopping online at least monthly, organic search visibility has become a non-negotiable growth lever for both local businesses and export-focused brands.

In 2026, digital marketing has shifted dramatically with AI search engines like Google AI Mode, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity reshaping how users discover content.

Alphabet, Google's parent company, also reported that its Q4 2025 revenue reached US$113.8 billion.

In 2026, performance management has evolved beyond annual reviews into continuous, AI-enhanced processes that boost engagement, align goals, and drive measurable results.

In 2026, SEO in Australia is evolving fast with AI-driven search (like Google's SGE and voice/AEO), zero-click results, E-E-A-T emphasis, and core web vitals as ranking factors.