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Deals•Feb 21, 2026
Mattel to Acquire NetEase's Stake in Mattel163 Joint Venture
Mattel announced it will buy out NetEase's 50% stake in the Mattel163 joint venture, gaining full ownership of the digital gaming business that includes titles such as Uno, Uno Wonder, Phase 10, and Skip‑Bo. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The move follows Mattel's push into digital gaming to offset declines in its traditional toy segments.
CNBC – Markets
News•Feb 17, 2026
Cloud Startup Render Raises Funding at $1.5 Billion Valuation as AI-Built Apps Boom
Render announced a $100 million financing round that lifts its valuation to $1.5 billion, reflecting the surge in AI‑generated applications. The San‑Francisco startup reports revenue growth exceeding 100 percent and a developer community of more than 4.5 million users. It runs on AWS and...
By CNBC – Markets
News•Feb 17, 2026
Hedge Fund Manager Rob Citrone Is Short U.S. Stocks. Here's Why
Rob Citrone, founder of Discovery Capital Management, disclosed that his fund is shorting major U.S. stocks, citing concerns over escalating capital expenditures on artificial intelligence. He argues that many large-cap companies are over‑investing in AI without clear pathways to profitability....
By CNBC – Markets
News•Feb 17, 2026
AI Whac-a-Mole Takes over the Stock Market. JPMorgan Says These Stocks Are Insulated
Artificial intelligence initially propelled record‑high equity rallies, but its influence has shifted to a disruptive force that is knocking down stocks sector by sector. JPMorgan’s research now highlights a "whac‑a‑mole" pattern where AI‑driven trading rapidly targets vulnerable industries. The bank...
By CNBC – Markets
News•Feb 17, 2026
Danaher to Buy Masimo in $9.9 Billion Deal in Diagnostics Push
Danaher announced a $9.9 billion cash acquisition of Masimo, offering $180 per share. The price reflects a 38.3% premium to Masimo’s closing price before the announcement. The transaction aims to broaden Danaher’s diagnostics portfolio and integrate Masimo’s non‑invasive monitoring technologies. Completion...
By CNBC – Markets
News•Feb 17, 2026
Genuine Parts to Split Into Industrial and Auto Businesses; Sees Weak FY26 Profit
Genuine Parts Company announced it will separate into two publicly traded entities – an Automotive Parts Group and an Industrial Parts Group – after reaching a settlement with activist shareholder Elliott. The split is designed to give each business a...
By CNBC – Markets
Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Danaher to Acquire Masimo in $9.9B Deal
Danaher announced it will acquire medical‑technology company Masimo for $9.9 billion, offering $180 per share, a 38.3% premium to Masimo's last closing price. The acquisition aims to strengthen Danaher's diagnostics portfolio.
CNBC – Markets
News•Feb 16, 2026
Here Are the 3 Big Things We're Watching in the Stock Market This Week
We're awaiting earnings from Palo Alto Networks and Texas Roadhouse.
By CNBC – Markets
News•Feb 16, 2026
The AI ‘Scare Trade’ Is Tearing Through Markets. Bernstein Picked 8 Stocks that Can Weather the Storm
Analysts at Bernstein have highlighted eight stocks they consider as AI disruption-proof.
By CNBC – Markets
News•Feb 13, 2026
Instacart Jumps 7% on Strong Results as CEO Calls Grocery Competition Fears 'Overblown'
Instacart reported fourth‑quarter revenue that beat expectations and a 14% rise in gross transaction value, its strongest growth in three years. Orders reached 89.5 million, surpassing StreetAccount forecasts, and the company projected GTV of $10.13‑$10.28 billion for the year, above analyst estimates....
By CNBC – Markets