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Feb 17, 2026
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"Starboard Value wants to shake up TripAdvisor. The activist now owns more than 9% of the company and reportedly plans to nominate a majority slate of TripAdvisor board." Activist involvement, especially from a high-profile firm like Starboard seeking majority control, typically signals aggressive moves to unlock shareholder value (spin-offs, sale, or operational overhaul), driving the stock price up. LONG on the catalyst of activist intervention. The activist campaign could fail or become drawn out without immediate results. |
CNBC
5 Things To Know: February 17, 2026...
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Feb 17, 2026
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LONG
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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, 2026
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LONG
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"Apple is announcing an early event next month... believed to be gearing up to release new MacBook and iPad models, as well as a cheaper iPhone 17." A "cheaper iPhone 17" addresses the mass market and emerging economies, potentially boosting unit volume and services revenue, serving as a positive catalyst ahead of the event. LONG into the product launch event. Consumer spending slowdown could dampen demand for new hardware. |
CNBC
5 Things To Know: February 17, 2026...
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Feb 13, 2026
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There is significant "leadership turnover" in these consumer names. Executive churn often signals internal strife or a need to pivot strategy due to underperformance. Unlike Walmart's stability, these firms are in a transition phase. WATCH. Avoid until new leadership demonstrates a clear turnaround strategy. New CEOs often "kitchen sink" the bad news, leading to short-term stock drops before recovery. |
CNBC
AI firms like OpenAI seek Nvidia alternatives...
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Feb 13, 2026
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LONG
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Walmart shares are "on fire," up roughly 20% YTD, with earnings approaching next Thursday. In a consumer environment defined by volatility and leadership turnover elsewhere, Walmart's consistent stock performance suggests they are capturing market share and managing the macro environment better than peers. LONG. Momentum leader in the consumer staples/discretionary blend. High expectations going into earnings; any guidance miss could lead to a sharp pullback. |
CNBC
AI firms like OpenAI seek Nvidia alternatives...
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Feb 13, 2026
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WATCH
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The memory chip shortage/demand story has "crept into Apple" and "Cisco." If memory supply is tightening (or demand increasing) to the point it impacts hardware giants like Cisco and Apple, it implies strong underlying hardware cycle demand but potential margin pressure from component costs. WATCH. Monitor for supply chain constraints or margin compression due to rising memory prices. Inability to source components could delay shipments. |
CNBC
AI firms like OpenAI seek Nvidia alternatives...
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