5 Things To Know: February 17, 2026
CNBC Television
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February 17, 2026 at 12:15 PM UTC
Neutral
80% Confidence
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Key Points
- The U.S. and Iran are set to hold a second round of nuclear talks today in Switzerland.
- Activist investor Starboard Value, now owning over 9% of Tripadvisor (TRIP), plans to nominate a majority slate for its board.
- Danaher (DHR) is reportedly nearing a $10 billion deal to acquire medical technology company Masimo (MASI).
- Apple (AAPL) announced a product event for early March, expected to unveil new MacBook and iPad models, and a cheaper iPhone 17.
- Apple is making a new video podcasting push, intensifying competition with Spotify, YouTube, and Netflix.
AI Summary
The segment covers five key market headlines for February 17, 2026, including US-Iran nuclear talks, activist investor Starboard Value targeting Tripadvisor, Danaher's potential $10 billion acquisition of Masimo, Apple's upcoming product event, and Apple's new video podcasting push.
Model Analysis Breakdown
| Model | Sentiment | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | Neutral | 80% |
| Consensus | Neutral | 80% |