Stock Movers Aston Martin Dips, Kingspan Climbs, Anglo American Up
Feb 20, 2026
A rundown of major market movers across automakers, building materials and mining. Coverage of a luxury carmaker's fresh profit warning and turnaround struggles. Spotlight on a construction supplier’s record revenue driven by booming data center demand. A miner takes another big write-down at its diamond unit while shifting focus to copper and underlying profits.
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Aston Martin's Credibility Crisis
- Aston Martin's repeated profit warnings reflect deep turnaround and credibility issues under Lawrence Stroll's ownership.
- Analysts expect clear 2026 guidance to show a viable path to positive cash flow and restored confidence.
F1 Naming Rights Sale
- Aston Martin agreed to sell the naming rights to its Formula One team for £50 million as a small cash boost.
- Analysts saw the deal as a minor positive amidst larger concerns about debt and turnaround struggles.
Data Centers Drive Kingspan Growth
- Kingspan hit record revenue driven by a booming data-center infrastructure unit amid rising AI demand.
- Strong data-centre sales offset weaker residential activity, lifting shares to 2024 highs.