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Stock Market 15 February 2026

Utilities stocks jump as yields fall: XLU closes at $46.50 heading into Fed minutes week

Utilities stocks jump as yields fall: XLU closes at $46.50 heading into Fed minutes week

U.S. utilities stocks outperformed Friday, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) up 2.8% to $46.50 as bond yields fell after softer inflation data. NextEra Energy rose 2.03% and declared a 10% higher dividend. PJM approved a major transmission line project by NextEra and Exelon. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday and reopen Tuesday.
Basic materials stocks face a busy week as copper inventories rise and tariff talk hits steel; XLB ends at $53.31

Basic materials stocks face a busy week as copper inventories rise and tariff talk hits steel; XLB ends at $53.31

Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) rose 0.9% to $53.31 Friday after U.S. inflation data showed core CPI up 2.5% year-on-year, the smallest gain in nearly five years. Copper prices stayed firm, but exchange inventories topped 1.1 million metric tons. Steel and aluminum shares fell on tariff uncertainty. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Presidents’ Day.
15 February 2026
Caterpillar stock (CAT) heads into Presidents Day week with insider sale, fresh filings in focus

Caterpillar stock (CAT) heads into Presidents Day week with insider sale, fresh filings in focus

Caterpillar shares rose 2.1% to $774.20 Friday after the company filed its annual report and insider Jason Kaiser disclosed a $1.31 million share sale. U.S. markets will close Monday for Washington’s Birthday, with trading resuming Tuesday. Investors await housing, durable goods data, and Fed minutes on Feb. 18. CEO Joe Creed recently cited rising generator orders but warned of $2.6 billion in tariff costs for 2026.
15 February 2026
Communication Services stocks face a holiday-shortened week as Meta and Alphabet slide, ad jitters linger

Communication Services stocks face a holiday-shortened week as Meta and Alphabet slide, ad jitters linger

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) closed Friday at $114.58, down 0.1%, as declines in Meta and Alphabet offset gains in Disney and T-Mobile. Pinterest plunged 21% after a weak outlook tied to lower ad spending. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Presidents Day. Investors are watching for Fed minutes and key inflation data later in the week.
Quantum computing stocks rebound into holiday week as Rigetti swings back, earnings loom

Quantum computing stocks rebound into holiday week as Rigetti swings back, earnings loom

Quantum computing stocks closed higher Friday, with Rigetti up 7.2% and IonQ up 8.8%. TD Cowen downgraded Rigetti, citing funding needs and competition. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day; IonQ and D-Wave report results later this month. Quantum Computing Inc completed its $97.5 million Luminar Semiconductor acquisition.
Big Tech stocks slide into Presidents Day break — Apple, Nvidia drag and key dates loom

Big Tech stocks slide into Presidents Day break — Apple, Nvidia drag and key dates loom

Apple fell 2.3% and Nvidia dropped 2.2% Friday, dragging the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF down 1.1% as Big Tech stocks slid into the holiday weekend. The Nasdaq lost 0.22% despite softer inflation data, with major indexes posting their steepest weekly declines since November. Investors cited concerns over heavy AI spending and margin pressures. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday, with Fed minutes and Nvidia earnings ahead.
Semiconductor stocks: Applied Materials jump steadies chip gear names as Nvidia slips into holiday week

Semiconductor stocks: Applied Materials jump steadies chip gear names as Nvidia slips into holiday week

Applied Materials surged 8% Friday after forecasting revenue and profit above Wall Street estimates, citing AI-driven demand. Nvidia fell 2.2% and Broadcom dropped 1.8%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF rose 0.9%. U.S. CPI rose 0.2% in January. Markets close Monday for Presidents Day.
Oil stocks face Tuesday open as Venezuela sanctions shift meets OPEC+ supply talk

Oil stocks face Tuesday open as Venezuela sanctions shift meets OPEC+ supply talk

Brent crude settled at $67.75 a barrel and U.S. WTI at $62.89 Friday, both down for the week. U.S. oil stocks face new supply signals as Washington expands Venezuela licenses and OPEC+ considers raising output from April. U.S. petroleum inventory data is delayed to Thursday due to the federal holiday. Major U.S. oil shares ended mixed; Exxon fell 1%, Chevron rose 0.7%.
Nvidia stock slips into Presidents Day break — what could move AI stocks next week

Nvidia stock slips into Presidents Day break — what could move AI stocks next week

Nvidia shares fell 2.2% and Broadcom dropped 1.8% Friday, dragging AI chip stocks lower ahead of the U.S. holiday weekend. The S&P 500 ended up 0.05%, while the Nasdaq slipped 0.22% as tech names weighed. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang canceled a planned trip to India next week, the company said. The S&P 500 Software & Services index has lost about $2 trillion since October, Reuters reported.

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  • Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Valuation Amid Recent Share Price Gains
    April 26, 2026, 9:46 PM EDT. Accel Entertainment (ACEL) has seen recent share price momentum, with a 14.51% gain over one month and an 11.0% total shareholder return over one year, prompting investor interest. The company operates distributed gaming terminals in non-casino venues across the U.S., including bars and convenience stores. Analysts place its fair value around $15.17, suggesting the stock is undervalued compared to its last close at $12.31. Expansion into new states like Nebraska and Georgia supports revenue growth but risks remain from dependence on Illinois and setbacks in Nevada. While some models see upside, others value the stock below current prices, highlighting differing expectations on future cash flows and earnings.

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Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

26 April 2026
Kratos Defense shares dropped 6.5% to $61.26, cutting its market value to $10.6 billion as investors questioned the pace of profit from new contracts. The company recently completed the first flight of its Mk1 Firejet drone and won a Space Force contract worth up to $446.8 million. AeroVironment, L3Harris, and Northrop Grumman also declined. Kratos raised $1.17 billion in a February share offering.
Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

Robinhood’s Earnings Week Now Has a Prediction-Market Problem

26 April 2026
Wisconsin sued Robinhood and several rivals over sports event contracts, alleging illegal sports betting through prediction markets. The lawsuit comes days before Robinhood reports first-quarter earnings on Tuesday. Robinhood shares closed at $84.71 Friday, down from $91.28 on Monday. The company said its event contracts are federally regulated and it will defend itself.
SoFi Technologies Stock Faces a Big Q1 Earnings Test as Loan Growth Comes Into Focus

SoFi Technologies Stock Faces a Big Q1 Earnings Test as Loan Growth Comes Into Focus

26 April 2026
SoFi will report first-quarter results before markets open April 29, with management projecting about $1.04 billion in adjusted net revenue and adjusted EPS of 12 cents. Shares closed at $18.44 Friday, valuing the company at $23.8 billion. The company recently launched a digital HELOC and formed a Real Estate Advisory Council. Last quarter, loan originations rose 46% to $10.5 billion and fee-based revenue climbed 53%.
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