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Rigetti Computing shares fell 15% after TD Cowen downgraded the quantum company, citing a massive gap between its $5B valuation and minimal $1.9M quarterly revenue.

Grab's stock pullback amid regulatory challenges creates opportunity; strong Q4 results and $500M buyback signal management confidence in undervaluation.

Valentine's Day spending projected to hit $29.1B in 2026, up 5.8% from 2025. Jewelry leads categories while pet gifts and expanded gift-giving boost overall consumer spending.

Lumine Group completes $258.4M acquisition of Synchronoss Technologies, a cloud platforms and SaaS provider. The all-cash deal adds software capabilities to Lumine's portfolio.

Kyndryl stock plunges 55% after disclosing internal control weaknesses, management departures, and SEC inquiry, triggering securities lawsuit over prior misrepresentations.

Landmark Homes deploys ResVR's immersive 3D virtual tours, allowing buyers to explore homes digitally. This marks ResVR's first residential implementation, reducing reliance on physical model homes.

Constellation Software's Lumine Group completes acquisition of Synchronoss Technologies, expanding cloud infrastructure capabilities in the communications service provider sector.

Black Rock Coffee Bar opens first Austin city location on East Riverside Drive February 17, 2026, expanding its Texas presence in the fast-growing market.

Altisource appoints Rick Seehausen, mortgage industry veteran with 30+ years experience, as President of Lenders One mortgage platform to enhance member value and expand membership.

Expedia beat Q4 earnings expectations but issued cautious 2026 guidance citing margin pressure, causing stock to fall 7% despite strong capital returns.

Stock futures rise on softer inflation data. Housing and tech stocks gain; Tri Pointe surges 25.79% on merger news, while Roku climbs on earnings beat.

Kroger appoints Walmart veteran Greg Foran as CEO following failed Albertsons merger. Stock surges 7-8% as company restructures fulfillment operations and takes $2.6B impairment charge.

Quad/Graphics raises quarterly dividend 33% to $0.10 per share, signaling management confidence in strong cash flows and commitment to shareholder returns.

Star Equity Holdings declares $0.25 quarterly dividend per share on Series A Preferred Stock, payable March 10, 2026 to shareholders of record March 1.

Equinor authorizes NOK 1.97 billion share repurchase over 12 months starting February 2026 to fund employee incentive plans and equity compensation schemes.

Sanofi CEO Paul Hudson steps down February 17; Belén Garijo takes over post-AGM. Stock fell 4.5% on leadership transition announcement amid vaccine sales decline concerns.

Columbia Banking System increased its quarterly dividend to $0.37 per share, payable March 16, 2026, reflecting the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Novartis's kidney drug Vanrafia shows sustained efficacy in slowing kidney function decline, supporting its path to full regulatory approval in 2026 for IgA nephropathy treatment.

Rivian's stock surged 20% after beating Q4 expectations and raising 2026 delivery guidance to 62,000-67,000 vehicles, boosted by upcoming R2 SUV launch.

PodcastOne raised FY2026 revenue guidance to $60-62M following a major IP licensing deal with a Fortune 250 streamer for television adaptation.