FTSE 100 closes near record as deal buzz lifts London stocks — here’s what moved UK shares

FTSE 100 closes near record as deal buzz lifts London stocks — here’s what moved UK shares

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.42% at 10,446.35, near record highs, with deal activity and rate-cut bets offsetting AI disruption concerns. NatWest dropped 2.5% after posting £7.7 billion in 2025 pretax profit and announcing a £750 million buyback. Defence shares outperformed, while sterling headed for its biggest weekly loss versus the euro in over two months. Bank of England officials pushed back on rapid rate-cut expectations.
13 February 2026
Eli Lilly stock price climbs as $1.5 billion pill stockpile sharpens focus on FDA April decision

Eli Lilly stock price climbs as $1.5 billion pill stockpile sharpens focus on FDA April decision

Eli Lilly shares rose 0.6% to $1,044.62 after the company disclosed $1.5 billion in pre-launch inventory for its experimental obesity pill, orforglipron, ahead of an expected FDA decision in April. The company also repurchased $4.1 billion in shares in 2025 and raised its quarterly dividend. Chinese regulators approved Lilly’s mirikizumab for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. U.S. stocks slipped in midday trading.
Shopify stock price bounces, but investors keep one eye on margins and the Feb. 17 buyback start

Shopify stock price bounces, but investors keep one eye on margins and the Feb. 17 buyback start

Shopify shares rose 1.6% to $112.40 Friday after two days of steep losses, following news its $2 billion buyback program will start Feb. 17. The company missed earnings estimates due to spending on AI and expansion, and its cash-flow margin outlook unsettled investors. Fourth-quarter revenue grew 31% to $3.672 billion. TD Cowen upgraded the stock to “Buy” after the pullback.
13 February 2026
JPMorgan stock price steadies after cash-sweep lawsuit ruling as Fed minutes loom

JPMorgan stock price steadies after cash-sweep lawsuit ruling as Fed minutes loom

A U.S. judge ruled JPMorgan Chase customers can pursue parts of a class action over low cash-sweep interest rates, with shares up 0.2% at $303.36 Friday. JPMorgan named Guy Halamish chief operating officer for data and AI in a new internal shake-up. U.S. stocks edged lower, heading for their worst week since November. Bank shares were mixed in late morning trading.
Netflix stock flat as Warner deal fight widens; NFLX traders eye the next dates

Netflix stock flat as Warner deal fight widens; NFLX traders eye the next dates

Netflix shares were flat at $75.90 Friday after reports of a possible board fight at Warner Bros Discovery over a deal with Netflix. Co-CEO Greg Peters sold 27,312 shares on Feb. 10, while Chief Global Affairs Officer Cletus Willems sold 3,136 shares, SEC filings showed. U.S. consumer prices rose 0.2% in January, with core CPI up 0.3%. Treasury yields slipped after the inflation data.
Palantir stock (PLTR) rebounds after Burry’s $46 warning; DISA approval in focus

Palantir stock (PLTR) rebounds after Burry’s $46 warning; DISA approval in focus

Palantir shares rose 1.2% to $130.71 in early New York trading Friday after a steep drop Thursday, as investors reacted to Michael Burry’s bearish note and new U.S. defense cloud approvals. Burry disclosed put options and suggested the stock could be worth as little as $46. Palantir reported strong government revenue growth in its latest quarter. Markets will close Monday for Presidents Day.
13 February 2026
Belden stock price slips after earnings pop — what BDC investors are watching next

Belden stock price slips after earnings pop — what BDC investors are watching next

Belden shares fell 1.7% to $148.27 Friday morning, following a 6.1% jump after reporting record fourth-quarter revenue of $720 million and adjusted earnings of $2.08 per share. The company forecast first-quarter revenue of $675 million to $690 million, above Wall Street estimates. CFO Jeremy Parks said inflation has not hurt demand. Investors await first-quarter results due after March 29.
Watts Water Technologies stock dips today after earnings surge as WTS outlook comes into focus

Watts Water Technologies stock dips today after earnings surge as WTS outlook comes into focus

Watts Water Technologies shares fell 1% to $332.76 in early New York trade Friday, after jumping 6% Thursday on strong quarterly results. Fourth-quarter sales rose 16% to $625 million, with adjusted earnings up 28% to $2.62 per share. The company forecast 2026 reported sales growth of 8% to 12%. KeyBanc raised its price target to $360.
Apple stock price slips again as FTC Apple News warning and Siri AI delay report weigh on AAPL

Apple stock price slips again as FTC Apple News warning and Siri AI delay report weigh on AAPL

Apple shares fell 0.9% to $259.29 Friday morning after a 5% drop Thursday erased $200 billion in market value. The Federal Trade Commission warned Apple over alleged suppression of conservative outlets on Apple News, while a Bloomberg report said new Siri features may be delayed. Apple won a jury verdict in a 4G LTE patent dispute with Optis Wireless. The annual shareholder meeting is set for Feb. 24.
Microsoft stock price today: MSFT edges up after cool CPI, Aramco Azure AI pact

Microsoft stock price today: MSFT edges up after cool CPI, Aramco Azure AI pact

Microsoft shares rose 0.3% to $403.20 Friday morning after U.S. inflation data came in softer than expected. Saudi Aramco signed a non-binding MoU with Microsoft to explore industrial AI on Azure. Investors remain cautious about Big Tech’s AI spending, with Microsoft stock still down about 27% from its 52-week high. The company’s $0.91 dividend goes ex-dividend Feb. 19.
Performance Food Group stock steadies near $98 after an 8% surge — here’s what Wall Street is watching

Performance Food Group stock steadies near $98 after an 8% surge — here’s what Wall Street is watching

Performance Food Group shares held near $98 Friday after a sharp rally Thursday, following strong results from peer US Foods. PFG expects to close a $1.06 billion debt refinancing next week, redeeming 2027 notes. The company recently reported a 5.2% rise in quarterly net sales and narrowed its 2026 outlook, citing higher integration costs and margin pressure from deflation in some food categories.
Tesla stock price slips today: TSLA drifts as a $550 bull call runs into Fed-rate math

Tesla stock price slips today: TSLA drifts as a $550 bull call runs into Fed-rate math

Tesla shares fell 0.4% to $415.51 in Friday morning trading, following a 2.7% drop Thursday despite Tigress Research setting a $550 price target. Softer U.S. inflation data steadied rate-cut expectations, but traders remained cautious on high-valuation stocks. Investors are watching for clearer timelines on Tesla’s autonomy and robotics initiatives. U.S. markets will close Monday for Presidents Day.
Trinity Industries stock price jumps after Q4 numbers; 2026 outlook puts lease rates in focus

Trinity Industries stock price jumps after Q4 numbers; 2026 outlook puts lease rates in focus

Trinity Industries shares jumped 9% premarket to $34.58 after forecasting 2026 EPS of $1.85 to $2.10, citing higher lease rates and gains from used railcar sales. Fourth-quarter revenue fell to $611.2 million, but diluted EPS rose to $2.31 on a $194 million non-cash gain. Lease fleet utilization reached 97.1%, with a backlog of about $1.7 billion.
Equinix stock hovers near $960 premarket after 10% jump on AI-linked 2026 outlook

Equinix stock hovers near $960 premarket after 10% jump on AI-linked 2026 outlook

Equinix shares rose 0.2% to $959.99 premarket Friday after a 10.4% jump Thursday, following raised 2026 revenue guidance and a 10% dividend hike to $5.16 per share. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $2.42 billion with net income of $264 million, reversing a year-ago loss. Investors are watching inflation data and interest-rate moves for impact on real estate stocks.
Akamai stock holds near $105 after 10% pop as Fastly’s results jolt the edge trade

Akamai stock holds near $105 after 10% pop as Fastly’s results jolt the edge trade

Akamai shares held steady in premarket trading Friday after jumping 10.35% to $104.61 on Thursday, following Fastly’s upbeat forecast and AI-driven traffic commentary. Investors are awaiting Akamai’s fourth-quarter results and guidance, due Feb. 19, with Wall Street expecting earnings of $1.75 per share on $1.08 billion in revenue.
IPG Photonics stock (IPGP) steadies premarket after 35% surge on earnings, $100 million buyback

IPG Photonics stock (IPGP) steadies premarket after 35% surge on earnings, $100 million buyback

IPG Photonics shares were flat in premarket trading near $150 after a 35% surge Thursday, which set a 52-week high. The company reported fourth-quarter revenue up 17% to $274.5 million, but gross margin slipped to 36.1%. The board approved a $100 million share buyback. Raymond James downgraded the stock on valuation but raised its price target to $180.
AirAsia X back to London: Daily Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–Gatwick flights start June 26, 2026

AirAsia X back to London: Daily Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–Gatwick flights start June 26, 2026

13 February 2026
AirAsia X will launch daily flights between London Gatwick and Kuala Lumpur via Bahrain starting June 26, 2026, using Airbus A330s, Gatwick Airport said Friday. The airline plans to base up to 100 aircraft in Bahrain within eight years and is seeking a Bahrain air operator certificate. Introductory one-way fares start at RM99 to Bahrain and RM199 to London, with sales open until Feb. 22.
Vale (VALE) stock slips in premarket as nickel write-down swamps earnings beat

Vale (VALE) stock slips in premarket as nickel write-down swamps earnings beat

13 February 2026
Vale S.A.’s U.S. shares fell about 2% premarket after the miner reported a $3.8 billion quarterly net loss, driven by a $3.5 billion impairment on Canadian nickel assets and a $2.8 billion tax write-off. Vale raised Samarco provisions by $449 million for U.K. dam litigation. Pro forma EBITDA reached $4.8 billion. A management call is set for 11:00 a.m. Brasilia time.
Lloyds share price slips in London as buyback rolls on and UK rate-cut bets loom

Lloyds share price slips in London as buyback rolls on and UK rate-cut bets loom

13 February 2026
Lloyds Banking Group shares fell 1.4% to 100.95 pence by late morning in London after weak UK GDP data heightened expectations for a Bank of England rate cut. The bank disclosed a 10 million share buyback on Feb. 12 and published its annual report, with no new financial figures. Investors await Lloyds’ Q1 update on April 29 and the April 9 ex-dividend date.
Ford stock price nudges up premarket as bonus bump and dividend date focus traders

Ford stock price nudges up premarket as bonus bump and dividend date focus traders

13 February 2026
Ford shares rose about 1% in premarket trading Friday, holding near $14 as the stock prepares to trade ex-dividend for a 15-cent payout. Staff bonuses were set at 130% after improved early-life repair rates, Reuters reported. About 75,000 salaried workers are eligible for the bonus. Ford expects adjusted EBIT of $8–10 billion in 2026, after a 2025 net loss from special items.
L’Oréal stock slides in Paris after Asia sales miss — what investors watch next

L’Oréal stock slides in Paris after Asia sales miss — what investors watch next

L’Oreal shares fell 4.1% to 375.45 euros by midday in Paris after fourth-quarter like-for-like sales rose 6%, missing a 6.3% consensus. North Asia sales grew just 0.6%, well below forecasts, as travel retail remained weak. The company reported 2025 sales of 44.05 billion euros and proposed a 7.20-euro dividend, with a vote set for April 24.
Enphase Energy stock slides to $44 as CPI looms, insider sale adds to jitters

Enphase Energy stock slides to $44 as CPI looms, insider sale adds to jitters

Enphase Energy shares dropped 8.48% to $44.14 on Thursday, extending a three-day slide and closing 37.64% below their 52-week high. Director Richard Mora sold 1,100 shares this week, according to an SEC filing. The decline came as investors awaited U.S. inflation data and solar stocks broadly fell alongside a wider tech selloff.
DoorDash (DASH) stock steadies in premarket after 8% slide as BofA trims target ahead of earnings

DoorDash (DASH) stock steadies in premarket after 8% slide as BofA trims target ahead of earnings

DoorDash shares rose 0.3% to $161.60 in premarket trading Friday after an 8.2% drop the previous session. Bank of America maintained a Buy rating but cut its price target to $260 from $305 ahead of DoorDash’s results due Feb. 18. The stock is down 26% over the past month. Investors are focused on first-quarter guidance and 2026 spending plans.
DraftKings stock (DKNG) slides premarket after 2026 forecast misses, prediction markets spend in focus

DraftKings stock (DKNG) slides premarket after 2026 forecast misses, prediction markets spend in focus

DraftKings shares dropped about 15% in premarket trading Friday after its 2026 revenue and profit outlook missed Wall Street estimates. The company cited higher spending on its new federally regulated prediction markets platform. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 43% to $1.989 billion, but the number of monthly unique payers was flat at 4.8 million, below forecasts.
Fastly stock jumps again in premarket after upbeat 2026 outlook — what to watch for FSLY

Fastly stock jumps again in premarket after upbeat 2026 outlook — what to watch for FSLY

Fastly shares jumped 5.1% to $16.86 premarket Friday after a 72.3% surge Thursday, following fourth-quarter revenue growth of 23% to $172.6 million and adjusted profit of 12 cents per share. The company raised $180 million in convertible notes and reported a 55% rise in contracted revenue. Morgan Stanley disclosed a 5.4% stake. Analysts cited AI-driven traffic and customer concentration as key factors.
Airbnb stock jumps after earnings — but ABNB’s “premium demand” story gets tested at the open

Airbnb stock jumps after earnings — but ABNB’s “premium demand” story gets tested at the open

Airbnb shares jumped 6% after hours Thursday as the company projected first-quarter revenue of $2.59–$2.63 billion, topping Wall Street estimates. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $2.8 billion with net income of $341 million. Airbnb cited strong demand for higher-priced stays and expanded its hotel pilot in cities including New York and Madrid. The company repurchased $1.1 billion in stock during the quarter.
Pinterest stock price sinks 20% in premarket after weak revenue outlook

Pinterest stock price sinks 20% in premarket after weak revenue outlook

Pinterest shares dropped about 20% to $14.80 in premarket trading after the company forecast first-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates. The stock closed Thursday at $18.54. Pinterest expects Q1 revenue of $951 million to $971 million, versus analysts’ $980.1 million average. The company cited retailer ad pullbacks and announced job cuts of under 15% in January.
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