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Feb 18
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$175.61
$175.61
+0.0%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
Why The Narrative Around Masimo (MASI) Is Shi...
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Feb 18
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$175.61
$175.61
+0.0%
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SHORT
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Benzinga (reporting on Wells Fargo)
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Wells Fargo downgraded Masimo to Equal-Weight and cut its price target to $180. Analyst downgrades from major institutions often serve as a negative catalyst, prompting a re-evaluation by current and potential investors. This can lead to short-term selling pressure as the market digests the less optimistic outlook. The downgrade signals a negative shift in sentiment from a key Wall Street analyst. This is likely to weigh on the stock price in the immediate term, creating an opportunity for a short-term trade to capitalize on a potential price decline. The market could ignore the downgrade if broader market sentiment is strong. The lack of specific reasoning in the article is a key risk; the downgrade could be based on valuation alone, which may not be a strong enough catalyst if the company's underlying fundamentals are solid. The stock could also drift up towards the $180 price target. |
Finnhub - MASI
Wells Fargo Downgrades Masimo to Equal-Weight...
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Feb 18
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$175.61
$175.61
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AVOID
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Benzinga (reporting on Wells Fargo)
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Wells Fargo downgraded Masimo to Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $180. An "Equal-Weight" rating is fundamentally neutral, suggesting the analyst expects the stock to perform in line with its sector, not necessarily decline significantly. Furthermore, the $180 price target is still above the current price of $175.50. The news presents a conflicting signal: the downgrade is bearish, but the neutral rating and slightly higher price target are not. This lack of a clear, high-conviction signal suggests the risk/reward for a new position is not compelling. It is more prudent to stay on the sidelines until the analyst's full report is available or the market's reaction becomes clearer. By avoiding the stock, an investor could miss out on volatility that could be traded profitably, either to the upside (if the market shrugs off the news) or the downside (if the downgrade prompts a sell-off). |
Finnhub - MASI
Wells Fargo Downgrades Masimo to Equal-Weight...
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Feb 18
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$175.61
$175.61
+0.0%
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AVOID
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Benzinga (Analyst Interpretation)
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Masimo's RSI is 85.9, and its stock rose 34.2% on Tuesday to close at $174.69 following the announcement that it will be acquired by Danaher. The article's thesis to short MASI is based on its overbought RSI. However, in an M&A situation, a stock's price becomes anchored to the deal terms, not traditional technical indicators. The RSI is high because of the one-time acquisition news pop. Shorting a stock based on an RSI signal caused by an acquisition announcement is a flawed strategy. The stock's price will now trade based on deal probability and timeline. The article's technical reasoning is not applicable here, making it a situation to avoid. The primary risk is deal-related (e.g., the acquisition failing), which would cause a collapse, but this is a fundamental M&A risk, not the technical mean-reversion risk the article implies. |
Finnhub - AZN
Top 3 Health Care Stocks That May Collapse Th...
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Feb 18
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$175.61
$175.61
+0.0%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
BTIG Downgrades Masimo to Neutral
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Feb 18
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$175.61
$175.61
+0.0%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
Masimo (MASI) Climbs 34% on $9.9-Billion Dana...
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Feb 18
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$175.61
$175.61
+0.0%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
3 Reasons MASI is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy In...
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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NEUTRAL
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Romaine Bostick
Anchor, Bloomberg
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Danaher (DHR) agreed to buy Masimo (MASI) for $80/share, a 40% premium. The move has already happened (stock up 34%). This is now a merger arbitrage situation. The massive premium validates the valuation of medical tech assets but leaves little upside for new entrants unless a bidding war emerges. NEUTRAL. The easy money has been made on the announcement. Regulatory hurdles block the deal (downside risk). |
Bloomberg Markets
US Stocks Climb as Gold and Silver Slip | Clo...
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
Top movers analysis one hour before the close...
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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LONG
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Crystal Tse
Deals Reporter, Bloomberg
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Activist activity is surging. Elliott has a >10% stake in Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH). Starboard is pushing TripAdvisor (TRIP) for a sale. Jana Partners is in Pfizer (PFE). Danaher (DHR) is acquiring Masimo (MASI). Activists (Elliott, Starboard) are aggressively pushing for immediate value unlocking via sales, splits, or operational overhauls. This historically creates a floor for the stock price and drives short-term upside as the market prices in M&A premiums. Long the activist targets (NCLH, TRIP, MASI). Deal talks fail; activists exit without forcing change. |
Bloomberg Markets
Open Interest 2/17/2026
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
Let's have a look at the top gainers and lose...
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
Tuesday's session: gap up and gap down stocks
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
Danaher to Acquire Masimo in $9.9 Billion Dea...
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
Masimo Stock on Pace for Record Gain After Da...
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
Danaher to acquire Masimo in $9.9B all-cash d...
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
AI Concerns Linger, Driving Premarket Losses ...
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
Tuesday's pre-market session: top gainers and...
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Tuesday's Int...
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
Masimo to be Acquired by Danaher for $180.00 ...
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
Masimo: Danaher Acquisition Saves The Company...
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
Danaher To Acquire Masimo Corporation
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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LONG
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Vonnie Quinn
Anchor, Bloomberg
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"ZIM shipping up a whopping 40% on the back of some M&A news... Danaher nearing a $10 billion deal for Masimo... Norwegian Cruise is up on the back of activist investor Elliott taking a stake... Paramount... renewed talks with Warner Bros." We are in a high-velocity M&A environment. ZIM and MASI are direct buyout targets with immediate premiums. NCLH is an activist turnaround play (Elliott usually forces operational improvements or a sale). PARA is in a bidding war (Warner vs. Netflix), which typically drives the price to the highest bidder. LONG these specific tickers as event-driven plays. Regulatory blocking of deals (antitrust) or deal financing falling through. |
Bloomberg Markets
Stock Futures Slide; US, Iran Hold Talks in G...
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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LONG
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Carl Quintanilla
Anchor, CNBC
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"The FT is reporting Danaher is nearing an almost $10 billion deal for medical technology company Masimo." When a specific acquisition price or deal is reported as "nearing," the target company's stock usually jumps to trade near the acquisition premium. LONG as an M&A arbitrage play (assuming the deal hasn't fully priced in yet). Regulatory hurdles could block the deal; deal talks could fall apart. |
CNBC
5 Things To Know: February 17, 2026
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
Danaher Strikes $10 Billion Deal for Masimo
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
Sonoco Products Posts Upbeat Q4 Earnings, Joi...
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
Masimo shares are trading higher after the co...
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Tuesday's Pre...
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
The Wall Street Journal Reported Danaher To A...
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
'Danaher Closes In On Nearly $10bn Deal For M...
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Feb 17
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$174.69
$175.61
+0.5%
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LONG
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business
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Danaher is nearing a roughly $10 billion deal to acquire US medical technology firm Masimo, the Financial Times reports, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter https://t.co/MoQXrdajM1 |
@business
Danaher is nearing a roughly $10 billion deal...
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Feb 16
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$130.15
$175.61
+34.9%
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N/A
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Finnhub News
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Finnhub - MASI
Masimo (MASI) Valuation Check After Recent Sh...
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