Under the decisive leadership of CEO Brian Niccol, Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) has reached a pivotal milestone in its multi-year "Back to Starbucks" transformation. As of February 2026, the Seattle-based coffee giant is reporting its first sustained period of domestic traffic growth in two years, a feat attributed to its "National
The U.S. bond market experienced a significant easing on February 13, 2026, as the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield slid to 4.06% following a highly anticipated Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. The data, which showed inflation continuing its steady descent toward the Federal Reserve’s long-term target, provided a
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its highly anticipated January Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on the morning of February 13, 2026, revealing that headline inflation has slowed to 2.4% year-over-year. This figure came in below the consensus economist expectation of 2.5%, marking a significant milestone
Shares of environmental engineering firm Tetra Tech (NASDAQ:TTEK) jumped 4.6% in the afternoon session after the company announced it received a position on a five-year contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Shares of low-code automation software company Pegasystems (NASDAQ:PEGA) jumped 7.7% in the afternoon session after Barclays upgraded its rating on the stock to "Overweight" from "Equal-Weight."
Shares of industrial manufacturing company Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) jumped 6.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that surpassed analyst expectations for both revenue and profit.
The U.S. equity markets faced a grueling three-session losing streak ending Friday, February 13, 2026, as a wave of "AI capex fatigue" and disappointing corporate guidance sent investors scurrying for safety. The selling pressure, which began as a mild pullback on Wednesday, accelerated into a full-scale rout on Thursday,
In a stark reminder that even stellar growth can fall short of market expectations, AppLovin Corp (NASDAQ: APP) saw its shares plummet by 18% over the last two trading sessions following its fourth-quarter earnings report. Despite posting a "beat-and-raise" quarter that would normally trigger a rally, the mobile advertising giant
As of February 13, 2026, the equity markets find themselves at a historic crossroads. The S&P 500 Index (NYSEARCA: SPY) is currently locked in a high-stakes technical battle with the 7,000 psychological handle—a level that has proven to be a formidable "Gamma Wall" for institutional and retail
The U.S. economy received a long-awaited signal of stability this week as the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the January 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. The data showed that headline inflation slowed to an annual rate of 2.4%, coming in below the consensus economist expectation of 2.
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
Shares of online grocery delivery platform Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) jumped 13.2% in the morning session after the company reported strong fourth-quarter revenue that beat analyst estimates and provided a robust forecast for the upcoming quarter, overshadowing a miss on earnings per share.
As Meta stock slides on AI spending fears, billionaire Bill Ackman’s bet signals that he sees a rare long-term buying opportunity at a discounted valuation.
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
