Top Stock Movers – February 19, 2026
U.S. stocks closed lower Thursday, snapping a three-day winning streak for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions sent oil prices to their highest level since August.📈 Top Winners
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Deere & Co. (DE) +12% Shares surged to a record high after earnings and revenue topped expectations. The company raised its full-year profit outlook, citing strength in construction and infrastructure demand.
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Herbalife (HLF) +19% The stock soared after soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo invested $7.5 million in its tech-focused subsidiary.
📉 Top Losers
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Carvana (CVNA) -10% Shares dropped after weaker-than-expected profitability metrics overshadowed strong revenue growth.
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Booking Holdings (BKNG) -7% The stock slid despite an earnings beat, as investors focused on slowing room-night growth and heavier reinvestment plans.
Market Takeaway
Rising oil prices and mixed corporate earnings pressured equities, while investors look ahead to upcoming inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next move.

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