The "fear gauge" returned with a vengeance on February 13, 2026, as the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) surged nearly 18% to settle at 20.82. This sharp spike marks a significant departure from the relative calm that had characterized much of the early winter trading season, signaling a profound shift
The U.S. bond market experienced a seismic shift on February 13, 2026, as the 10-year Treasury yield plummeted to 4.06% in response to a cooler-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. This move marks a significant departure from the volatile interest rate environment that characterized much of 2025, suggesting
PALO ALTO, CA — In a startling reversal of fortune for one of the tech sector's most resilient performers, shares of AppLovin Corp (NASDAQ: APP) plummeted 18.3% on February 13, 2026. The sell-off came despite the company reporting quarterly earnings and revenue that significantly surpassed Wall Street’s expectations, marking
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics delivered a long-awaited "Valentine’s Day eve" gift to the markets on Friday, February 13, 2026, reporting that consumer prices cooled more than expected in January. Headline inflation fell to 2.4% on a year-over-year basis, undercutting the 2.5% consensus forecast from
The semiconductor industry has entered 2026 in a state of "High-Stakes Paradox," where historic revenue peaks driven by a $650 billion artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout are being tempered by acute supply chain chokepoints and a widening divide between high-performance computing and the struggling automotive sector. As of February 13, 2026,
As of February 13, 2026, the American consumer is signaling a profound state of distress that stands in stark contrast to the resilient spending patterns seen just two years ago. The latest reading of the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index has plummeted to 57.3, its lowest level
The Dow Jones Industrial Average endured a chilling session this Friday, February 13, 2026, dropping 267.77 points, or 0.54%, to close at 49,184.21. The slide marked the second consecutive day of losses for the blue-chip index, following a more severe 669-point tumble on Thursday. What began
The U.S. financial landscape shifted decisively on February 13, 2026, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a Consumer Price Index (CPI) report that showed inflation cooling more rapidly than market analysts had anticipated. The headline January CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4%, a notable deceleration
On February 13, 2026, the Bureau of Labor Statistics delivered a report many investors had long awaited: headline inflation in the United States plummeted to a nearly five-year low. The January Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a year-over-year increase of just 2.4%, a level not seen since the early
Filtration products manufacturer Atmus Filtration Technologies (NYSE:ATMU) reported Q4 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 9.8% year on year to $446.6 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.58 per share was 4.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Fast-food chain Wendy’s (NASDAQ:WEN) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 5.5% year on year to $543 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.16 per share was 10.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.33% this morning as investors hesitate to buy the dip ahead of the release of key U.S. inflation data.
Apple Inc. won a key U.S. jury verdict rejecting Optis Wireless' 4G patent claims after earlier $506 million and $300 million awards were overturned, though a separate $502 million ruling in the U.K. remains under appeal.
In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the significant downturn in the stock market on February 12, 2026, highlighting a notable drop in Apple shares despite the company not being directly involved in AI software issues.
