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U.S. Stocks Mixed: General Mills, Genuine Parts Plummet

2/18/2026

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U.S. stocks traded mixed on February 17, 2026 after a three-day holiday.
General Mills fell 7% after cutting its profit forecast due to weak consumer confidence.
Genuine Parts declined 14.6% after reporting disappointing results and planning a split into two companies.
Alphabet declined 1.2% as concerns over artificial intelligence weighed on technology shares.

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U.S. stocks traded mixed on February 17, 2026 after a three-day holiday.
General Mills fell 7% after cutting its profit forecast due to weak consumer confidence.
Genuine Parts declined 14.6% after reporting disappointing results and planning a split into two companies.
Alphabet declined 1.2% as concerns over artificial intelligence weighed on technology shares.