A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investor fears over artificial intelligence disrupting the software industry sparked a broad sell-off. The anxiety stemmed from the rapid adoption of new 'agentic AI' tools, which some investors believed could dismantle traditional Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business models. This 'AI Panic' led to indiscriminate selling across the sector. The market move reflected growing concerns about the downside of the AI boom for established software companies.
As the global travel industry recalibrates following a turbulent start to the year, all eyes are turned toward Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) as it prepares to report its fourth-quarter 2025 and full-year results. While the official release is slated for February 18, 2026, the groundwork for this pivotal moment was
As we approach the release of the fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results on February 18, 2026, Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) finds itself at a critical crossroads. After a year of record-breaking travel demand and strategic pivots toward artificial intelligence, the company’s stock has recently faced a technical correction, retreating approximately 17% from its [...]
On February 16, 2026, Airbnb (Nasdaq: ABNB) found itself back in the investor spotlight following a stellar fourth-quarter earnings report that sent shares climbing 5% in early trading. The rally, driven by a significant revenue beat and an unexpectedly robust fiscal 2026 outlook, signals a new chapter for the San Francisco-based travel giant. After years [...]
Today’s Date: February 16, 2026 Introduction Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) finds itself at a critical crossroads in the early months of 2026. Long considered a titan of the Online Travel Agency (OTA) space, the company has recently become a lightning rod for debates surrounding the "AI-driven displacement" of legacy internet platforms. Following its latest earnings [...]
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SAN FRANCISCO — Shares of Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) soared nearly 6% on February 13, 2026, as investors cheered a robust fourth-quarter earnings report that showcased a double-digit resurgence in travel demand. The rally, which added billions to the company’s market capitalization, followed a financial disclosure revealing that revenue reached $2.
Online travel agency Expedia (NASDAQ:EXPE) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 11.4% year on year to $3.55 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($3.35 billion at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 3.7% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.78 per share was 12.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Online travel agency Expedia (NASDAQ:EXPE) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 11.4% year on year to $3.55 billion. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($3.35 billion at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 3.7% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.78 per share was 12.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
