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Stock Market 14 February 2026 - 15 February 2026

U.S. equity markets were closed on Friday for the Juneteenth holiday, with the next trading session scheduled for Monday. On Thursday, major indexes posted gains, with the S&P 500 closing at 7,500.58, up 1.1%, the Nasdaq gaining 1.9%, and the Dow rising 0.1%. Nvidia shares rose 3% to $210.69, giving the company a market cap of about $5.14 trillion, more than double SpaceX’s estimated $2.4 trillion; SpaceX shares fell 3.6% to $185. Micron climbed 8.7% to $1,133.99, up 15.5% for the week, ahead of its fiscal third-quarter earnings release next Wednesday. Rocket Companies gained 9.08% to $14.42, while Fermi jumped around 10% to $9.50 before the Nasdaq closed. Nu Holdings ended Thursday at $12.71, down 1.5% for the day but up 4% for the week, amid recent downgrades focused on credit costs, leadership changes, and valuation. Exxon Mobil fell 2.08% to $137.81, losing about 6.3% for the week. Snap declined for a third straight session, ending at $4.66. In Canada, TD shares rose after the banking regulator cut the Domestic Stability Buffer, allowing more lending flexibility. MDA Space shares gained 4.4% after agreeing to acquire Blue Canyon Technologies from RTX’s Raytheon for $620 million to expand U.S. defense-space access. Alamos Gold dropped 18% following a production warning at its Young-Davidson mine. Shopify’s Toronto shares fell 1.1% amid an AI rollout and larger U.S. rival moves. Keel shares rose in both the U.S. and Toronto after a $458 million convertible note sale. The Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft arrived at Joint Base Andrews for commissioning flights, serving as a backup for presidential missions.
McDonald’s stock price dips after a late-week swing as upgrades collide with a busy macro calendar

McDonald’s stock price dips after a late-week swing as upgrades collide with a busy macro calendar

McDonald’s shares fell 1.4% to $327.58 Friday after touching $335.50 earlier in the session, with about 3.6 million shares traded. The company posted Q4 global comparable sales up 5.7% and raised its dividend 5% to $1.86 per share. Analysts including Argus and Jefferies lifted price targets following earnings. The drop comes ahead of key U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve minutes next week.
15 February 2026
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Main Street Capital stock drops — what to watch before MAIN reports earnings

Main Street Capital stock drops — what to watch before MAIN reports earnings

Main Street Capital Corp shares fell 2.4% to $59.44 Friday, underperforming as BDC peers also declined after softer U.S. inflation data. Company filings showed executive Jason Beauvais acquired 100 shares via dividend reinvestment. Main Street’s next earnings report is set for Feb. 26 after market close. U.S. markets will be shut Monday for Washington’s Birthday.
15 February 2026
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IREN Lands in the MSCI USA Index — The Next MicroStrategy-Linked Crypto Stock to Go Mainstream

IREN Lands in the MSCI USA Index — The Next MicroStrategy-Linked Crypto Stock to Go Mainstream

IREN Limited will join the MSCI USA Index after trading closes on Feb. 27, prompting potential buying by passive funds. Shares rose 2.85% Friday, lifting its market value to about $13.7 billion. The move comes as IREN shifts from bitcoin mining toward AI cloud infrastructure. MSCI recently dropped a proposal to exclude crypto-heavy firms from its benchmarks.
15 February 2026
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Merck stock price hits a 52-week high on Deutsche Bank upgrade as MRK heads into holiday week

Merck stock price hits a 52-week high on Deutsche Bank upgrade as MRK heads into holiday week

Merck shares rose 1.8% to $121.41 Friday after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $150. The stock hit a 52-week high of $123.33 before markets closed for the Presidents Day holiday. Merck plans to present new bladder and kidney cancer data at the ASCO GU meeting later this month. Chief marketing officer Chirfi Guindo sold 10,000 shares earlier in the week, according to a regulatory filing.
15 February 2026
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Charles Schwab stock slips despite $27.8 billion January inflows as investors brace for Fed minutes

Charles Schwab stock slips despite $27.8 billion January inflows as investors brace for Fed minutes

Schwab shares fell 1.4% to $93.72 Friday, underperforming a flat S&P 500, after reporting $27.8 billion in January core net new assets and a $20.4 billion drop in sweep cash to $433.3 billion. The firm’s stock traded ex-dividend after raising its payout to 32 cents. Markets close Monday for Washington’s Birthday; Fed minutes and economic data are due next week.
15 February 2026
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C.H. Robinson stock steadies after AI scare — insiders step in as traders brace for Tuesday

C.H. Robinson stock steadies after AI scare — insiders step in as traders brace for Tuesday

C.H. Robinson shares closed up 4.9% at $176.01 Friday, rebounding after a 15% plunge sparked by AI disruption fears tied to Algorhythm Holdings’ SemiCab platform. Executives disclosed open-market share purchases following Thursday’s drop. The company’s annual 10-K warned of “accelerated adoption of automation and AI” in freight.
15 February 2026
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Analog Devices stock closes near a 52-week high after Barclays upgrade, with earnings next week

Analog Devices stock closes near a 52-week high after Barclays upgrade, with earnings next week

Analog Devices shares closed up 1.73% at $337.10 Friday, near a 52-week high, after Barclays raised its rating to “Overweight” and set a $375 target. ADI will report fiscal first-quarter results Feb. 18, with U.S. markets closed Monday for Presidents Day. Broadcom fell 1.81%, while Texas Instruments and KLA gained. The PHLX Semiconductor Index rose 0.66% Friday after a sharp drop Thursday.
15 February 2026
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McDonald’s stock: MCD pulls back from $335 high as Argus upgrades; traders watch new McCafé drinks

McDonald’s stock: MCD pulls back from $335 high as Argus upgrades; traders watch new McCafé drinks

McDonald’s shares fell 1.36% to $327.58 Friday, retracing part of Thursday’s 2.74% gain. Argus upgraded the stock to Buy with a $380 target, citing value menus and digital growth, while Jefferies raised its target to $375. McDonald’s is testing new McCafé drinks and plans a Shamrock Shake return Feb. 17. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday; trading resumes Tuesday.
15 February 2026
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AT&T stock price slips into Presidents Day break as Fed minutes loom

AT&T stock price slips into Presidents Day break as Fed minutes loom

AT&T shares closed down 0.4% at $28.69 Friday, trimming gains from earlier in the week as traders positioned ahead of the Presidents Day holiday. Verizon fell 0.9% while T-Mobile rose 2.3%. Cooler January inflation data pushed Treasury yields lower, reviving rate-cut bets. AT&T recently completed a $5.75 billion deal for Lumen’s fiber business, adding over 1 million fiber subscribers.
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  • 3 UK Stocks With Strong Balance Sheets for Rising Interest Rate Environment
    June 19, 2026, 4:51 PM EDT. In a market challenged by inflation pressures, shifting rate expectations, and uneven growth, investors prefer companies with strong balance sheets. This article highlights three UK stocks identified by the Low-Risk Leaders screener as resilient to higher costs and tighter financial conditions. Tatton Asset Management (AIM:TAM), a discretionary portfolio manager with a market cap of £424.8 million, shows solid earnings growth and a strong 34% return on equity but has valuation and governance considerations. Griffin Mining (AIM:GFM), at £578.3 million market cap, benefits from a long mine life and improved profitability, though it raises questions over governance and funding due to full reliance on external borrowing. These companies offer portfolio stability in turbulent times while allowing space for higher growth opportunities elsewhere.

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SpaceX Shares Drop with Nvidia Gaining Value; Nasdaq-100 Inclusion Question Returns

SpaceX Shares Drop with Nvidia Gaining Value; Nasdaq-100 Inclusion Question Returns

19 June 2026
SpaceX slid 3.6% to $185, widening its valuation gap with Nvidia, which rose 3% to $210.69 and now boasts a $5.14 trillion market cap—over double SpaceX’s $2.4 trillion—while SpaceX’s exclusion from the Nasdaq-100 limits passive fund buying and adds volatility as profit-taking and a small free float drive sharp price swings.
2026 Stock Market Crash Talk Swirls Amid Mixed Historic Signals

2026 Stock Market Crash Talk Swirls Amid Mixed Historic Signals

19 June 2026
The S&P 500 closed Thursday at 7,500.58, trading at 21.1 times expected earnings—well above its 10-year average—leaving stocks highly vulnerable to any earnings or inflation disappointment as AI-driven profit growth faces rising Fed rates and concentrated tech leadership.
TD Bank stock rises on Canada’s capital buffer cut

TD Bank stock rises on Canada’s capital buffer cut

19 June 2026
TD Bank shares hit a 52-week high in Toronto, rising 0.44% to C$169.38 after Canada’s bank regulator cut the Domestic Stability Buffer to 3.0% from 3.5%, freeing up capital for lending, though TD’s U.S. anti-money-laundering cleanup remains its main stock-specific risk.
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