NEWS

Compass, Inc., the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume, saw its stock close slightly higher on Feb. 25 as investors positioned for the company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report, due after market close on Feb. 26.

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) shares rose 0.64% to close at $312.90 on Feb. 25, 2026, extending a strong recovery as the Google parent company continues to demonstrate accelerating revenue growth fueled by artificial intelligence advancements and surging demand for Google Cloud, even as massive capital expenditures raise questions about near-term returns.

Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) shares climbed more than 4% to close at $114.34 on Feb. 25, 2026, extending recent gains as investors cheered accelerated progress in the bank's multi-year transformation strategy, including a major step toward divesting its Mexican retail operations and ongoing capital enhancements from asset sales.

Shares of USA Rare Earth, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAR) closed down 1.52% at $20.08 on Feb. 25, 2026, capping a week of choppy trading for the critical minerals company as Wall Street reassesses its valuation following a sharp pullback from 2025 highs and amid surging demand for domestic rare earth supplies.

Baytex Energy Corp. (NYSE: BTE, TSX: BTE) shares declined 1.86% Wednesday, closing at $3.70 on Feb. 25, 2026, amid broader energy sector caution and anticipation for the company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings release scheduled for March 4, 2026.

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) shares traded modestly higher Thursday, closing around $126 on Feb. 26, 2026, as the retail giant stabilized following a mixed reaction to its fiscal fourth-quarter results and forward guidance.

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) shares fell 2.59% Wednesday, closing at $30.79 on Feb. 25, 2026, as renewed worries over fiber-optic competition pressured the media and broadband giant despite ongoing network expansions and a stable dividend appeal.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) shares rose more than 5% in trading Wednesday, closing at $19.65 on Feb. 25, 2026, as investors positioned for the company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report scheduled for release Thursday morning, Feb. 26.

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares climbed nearly 2% Wednesday, closing at $417.40 on Feb. 25, 2026, extending a recent recovery from sub-$400 levels as optimism builds around the company's autonomy ambitions and software monetization efforts.

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) shares traded near their 52-week high Wednesday, closing at $16.08 on Feb. 25, 2026, as investors positioned for the generic drugmaker's fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report due Feb. 26.

Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE: UBER) shares climbed more than 2% in recent trading, closing at $72.83 on Feb. 25, 2026, as the ride-hailing and delivery giant advances its ambitions in autonomous vehicles, air mobility and integrated urban services.

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden and her family are "basing themselves out of Australia," according to a spokesperson.

Oracle Corporation's stock rebounded 1.20% to close at $147.89 on February 25, 2026, snapping a recent pullback as analysts highlighted the company's undervaluation following a sharp sell-off

A national emergency alerts system called AusAlert will undergo testing throughout Australia on July 27, 2026.

NVIDIA Corp. faces one of its most anticipated quarterly reports on February 25, 2026, after market close, as investors scrutinize whether the AI chip leader can sustain explosive growth amid soaring expectations and a stock trading near $197 ahead of the release.

Cisco Systems Inc.'s stock held firm near $64.50 in late February 2026, closing at $64.48 on February 24 after a 0.78% gain, as the networking giant continued to benefit from strong demand for AI infrastructure, a solid second-quarter earnings beat, and a 3% dividend increase announced earlier in the month.

Alphabet Inc.'s Class A shares traded steadily around $310.92 on February 24, 2026, posting a modest +0.09% gain after ranging $306.09–$312.37 on volume of approximately 15 million shares, as investors digested the Google parent's blockbuster Q4/full-year 2025 results announced February 4, 2026

Rocket Companies Inc.'s stock climbed 3.63% to close at $17.71 on February 24, 2026, snapping a recent losing streak as investors positioned for the company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report on February 26, with focus on mortgage origination trends, servicing growth from the Mr. Cooper acquisition, and progress toward profitability in a volatile interest rate environment.

Pfizer Inc.'s stock traded modestly higher near $27.14 in late February 2026, closing at $27.14 on February 24 after a 0.30% gain, as the pharmaceutical giant builds on solid fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results that beat expectations while reaffirming its 2026 outlook despite anticipated revenue pressures from declining COVID-19 products and patent expirations.

Coupang Inc.'s shares traded near $18.59 on February 24, 2026, down modestly amid investor caution over potential regulatory scrutiny in Korea and the United States, as well as costs from its Taiwan expansion, with the e-commerce giant set to report fourth-quarter 2025 results on February 26.

CleanSpark Inc.'s stock rallied 5.4% to close at $10.35 on February 24, 2026, rebounding from recent pressure as investors focused on the company's strategic shift toward high-performance computing (HPC) and AI infrastructure, even after reporting a wider-than-expected net loss in fiscal first-quarter 2026 results released earlier in February.

AT&T Inc.'s stock held steady near $28.35 in late February 2026, closing at $28.35 on February 24 after a 0.60% decline, as the telecommunications giant builds on record 2025 results, aggressive fiber network growth, and a commitment to return more than $45 billion to shareholders through 2028 via dividends and buybacks.

GameStop Corp.'s stock has stabilized near $24 in late February 2026, closing at $23.92 on February 25 after a modest 0.63% gain, as renewed retail investor enthusiasm and CEO Ryan Cohen's comments on pursuing transformative acquisitions keep the meme stock in focus despite ongoing challenges in the core retail business.

Snap Inc.'s stock has stabilized around $5 in late February 2026, closing at $4.97 on February 24 after a 0.81% gain, as the social media company benefits from record Snapchat+ subscribers and improved profitability in its latest quarter, though persistent declines in daily active users and competitive ad pressures weigh on sentiment.

UiPath Inc.'s stock has shown resilience in late February 2026, closing at $10.10 on February 24 after a 0.69% decline

Australia's startup ecosystem continues its strong momentum into 2026, with early-stage and growth companies attracting significant investor interest amid a rebound in venture capital flows.

IREN Limited shares rallied sharply on February 24, 2026, closing at $45.45 after jumping 7.29%, extending a volatile but upward trend as the former Bitcoin miner-turned-AI cloud infrastructure provider benefits from major hyperscaler deals and institutional interest, even after a recent earnings miss highlighted execution challenges in its pivot.

MARA Holdings Inc.'s stock advanced modestly on February 24, 2026, closing at $8.05 after gaining 2.22%, as investors positioned cautiously ahead of the Bitcoin mining company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report scheduled for February 26, amid ongoing sector challenges and a broader crypto market rebound.

TeraWulf Inc.'s stock rallied sharply on February 24, 2026, closing at $17.56 after gaining 11.99%, marking a new 52-week high near $18.03 as investors positioned ahead of the company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report scheduled for February 26