SLB stock price rises on oil rally, dividend cutoff day draws focus

SLB stock price rises on oil rally, dividend cutoff day draws focus

SLB shares rose 2.1% to $51.38 by early afternoon as oil prices climbed nearly 2% amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Halliburton gained 2.7% and Baker Hughes rose 3.6%. SLB trades ex-dividend on Wednesday, with a $0.295 per share payout due April 2. Baker Hughes was in focus after reports it may sell its Waygate Technologies unit for $1.5 billion.
February 11, 2026

Aptiv stock price slips as BorgWarner jumps 22% — CPI and Versigent spin are the next tests

Aptiv stock price slips as BorgWarner jumps 22% — CPI and Versigent spin are the next tests

February 11, 2026
Aptiv shares fell 0.5% to $84.70 in early afternoon trading Wednesday, trailing a 22% surge in rival BorgWarner after its quarterly results. The move came as a stronger U.S. jobs report shifted rate expectations and pressured cyclical stocks. Investors are watching Aptiv’s Feb. 18 Barclays conference appearance and its planned Versigent spin-off on April 1.
CBRE stock dives 12% as Zillow jitters hit real-estate names ahead of earnings

CBRE stock dives 12% as Zillow jitters hit real-estate names ahead of earnings

CBRE shares dropped 12.4% to $149.25 Wednesday, a day before its earnings report, after hitting a 52-week high Tuesday. Zillow fell 16.6% and Rocket Companies lost 9.2% as rising bond yields and weak Zillow guidance pressured real estate stocks. CBRE will release results Thursday morning, with analysts expecting $11.66 billion in revenue and $2.68 per share in adjusted earnings.
Lithium price ticks up in China; Albemarle, SQM climb as earnings near

Lithium price ticks up in China; Albemarle, SQM climb as earnings near

Albemarle rose 3.2% and SQM gained 5.8% in midday New York trading as China’s spot lithium carbonate prices climbed for a third day. Sigma Lithium jumped 13.2%, while Lithium Americas slipped 1.5%. Traders are positioning ahead of Albemarle’s earnings report after the close. Shanghai Metals Market data showed battery-grade lithium carbonate at 138,483 yuan a ton, up 3% from Tuesday.
Gasoline prices inch up as futures rise and U.S. fuel stocks stay comfortable

Gasoline prices inch up as futures rise and U.S. fuel stocks stay comfortable

February 11, 2026
U.S. benchmark gasoline futures rose 1.3% to $1.985 a gallon Wednesday as crude climbed on Middle East tensions. U.S. gasoline inventories increased by 1.2 million barrels last week, 4% above the five-year average. National average pump prices reached $2.937 a gallon, up 1.6 cents from Tuesday. Refiner shares, including Valero and Marathon, gained over 2%.
Oil jumps toward $70 as U.S.-Iran tensions outweigh surprise crude stock build

Oil jumps toward $70 as U.S.-Iran tensions outweigh surprise crude stock build

Brent crude rose 1.77% to $70.02 a barrel and U.S. WTI climbed 1.89% to $65.17 on Wednesday, lifted by U.S.-Iran tensions despite an 8.5 million barrel surge in U.S. crude inventories. President Trump said he may send a second carrier to the Middle East as talks with Iran continue. OPEC projected lower demand for its crude in the second quarter. Traders await the IEA’s update Thursday and U.S. inflation data Friday.
XRP price tumbles again — jobs surprise dents rate-cut hopes as Ripple’s Aviva deal lands

XRP price tumbles again — jobs surprise dents rate-cut hopes as Ripple’s Aviva deal lands

XRP dropped 4% to $1.36 Wednesday as bitcoin and ether also slid, following a strong U.S. payrolls report that dimmed hopes for a near-term Fed rate cut. Aviva Investors said it will work with Ripple to explore tokenised funds on the XRP Ledger, while UAE’s Zand bank will support Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin. Traders await Friday’s U.S. CPI release for further direction.
RTX stock price climbs as Raytheon’s Coyote drone-swarm test hits tape — what’s next

RTX stock price climbs as Raytheon’s Coyote drone-swarm test hits tape — what’s next

February 11, 2026
RTX shares rose 1.9% to $198.81 Wednesday after Raytheon said its Coyote Block 3NK system defeated drone swarms in a U.S. Army demo. The Pentagon awarded Raytheon a $5.04 billion Army contract for Coyote last year. Investors await details on production, contract value, and management commentary next week. Other major defense stocks were mixed.
Ford stock rises despite $11 billion quarterly loss as 2026 outlook steadies investors

Ford stock rises despite $11 billion quarterly loss as 2026 outlook steadies investors

February 11, 2026
Ford shares rose 0.9% to $13.69 Wednesday after the company forecast 2026 adjusted EBIT of $8–10 billion and free cash flow of $5–6 billion, despite a $11.1 billion net loss last quarter. Ford cited $2 billion in expected tariff costs this year, mainly from aluminum, and flagged temporary supply expenses after a supplier fire. First-quarter results are due April 28.
Hilton stock edges up after earnings beat, but 2026 outlook keeps a lid on enthusiasm

Hilton stock edges up after earnings beat, but 2026 outlook keeps a lid on enthusiasm

February 11, 2026
Hilton shares rose 0.8% to $326.24 after the company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.08 per share on $3.087 billion in revenue and forecast 2026 RevPAR growth of 1% to 2%. The company plans about $3.5 billion in shareholder returns next year. Hilton’s 2026 adjusted EPS guidance fell short of analyst estimates. Group and business travel demand led early in 2026, while U.S. government and international travel lagged.
Albertsons stock price today: ACI edges up as insider filings hit tape and Feb. 21 debt deadline looms

Albertsons stock price today: ACI edges up as insider filings hit tape and Feb. 21 debt deadline looms

February 11, 2026
Albertsons shares rose 0.6% to $17.67 in late-morning trading Wednesday. SEC filings showed CEO Susan Morris received dividend-equivalent stock units linked to the company’s $0.15 quarterly dividend. Investors are focused on a planned Feb. 21 redemption of 2027 and 2028 senior notes. A Washington opioid trial is set for May 4, 2026.
Wells Fargo stock price slides as loan-growth talk meets a shifting rate outlook

Wells Fargo stock price slides as loan-growth talk meets a shifting rate outlook

February 11, 2026
Wells Fargo shares fell 1.7% to $90.34 in late-morning trading Wednesday, extending a two-day slide after CFO Mike Santomassimo highlighted loan growth in cards and autos at a UBS conference. About 3.7 million shares changed hands. Financial stocks broadly weakened, while traders awaited Friday’s U.S. inflation data for signals on Federal Reserve policy.
Dollar Tree stock climbs as wealthy-neighborhood expansion returns to the spotlight; DLTR earnings date in focus

Dollar Tree stock climbs as wealthy-neighborhood expansion returns to the spotlight; DLTR earnings date in focus

February 11, 2026
Dollar Tree shares rose 1.8% to $124.09 by late morning Wednesday, rebounding from Tuesday’s 1% drop. A Bisnow report highlighted the chain’s expansion into higher-income neighborhoods and spending from affluent households. Investors are awaiting the next earnings update for signs of traffic and margin trends. The stock remains 14% below its January high.
Aramark stock rises as ARMK investors digest earnings, 2026 outlook and dividend dates

Aramark stock rises as ARMK investors digest earnings, 2026 outlook and dividend dates

February 11, 2026
Aramark shares rose 1.7% to $41.66 after reporting first-quarter revenue up 6% to $4.83 billion, with organic revenue up 5%. GAAP earnings per share fell 8% to $0.36, while adjusted EPS held at $0.51. Investors are watching for a second-quarter boost from a calendar shift and the Feb. 18 dividend record date. International revenue jumped 17%, offsetting slower U.S. growth.
CVS stock price slips today after earnings beat — cash-flow cut and Medicare rates loom

CVS stock price slips today after earnings beat — cash-flow cut and Medicare rates loom

February 11, 2026
CVS Health shares slipped 0.6% to $75.24 Wednesday after the company reaffirmed its 2026 earnings forecast but cut its cash flow outlook by $1 billion. CVS reported Q4 adjusted earnings of $1.09 per share on $105.7 billion revenue, beating expectations despite lower profit. Executives criticized proposed 2027 Medicare Advantage rates as inadequate. Investors await final CMS rate decisions by April 6.
Costco Wholesale stock price today: COST edges higher after Evercore target raise

Costco Wholesale stock price today: COST edges higher after Evercore target raise

February 11, 2026
Costco shares rose 0.4% to $975.29 Wednesday after Evercore ISI and Bernstein raised their price targets to $1,050 and $1,155, respectively, both reiterating Outperform ratings. The stock rebounded after falling 2.6% Tuesday. U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 130,000 in January, with unemployment at 4.3%. Costco’s $1.30 quarterly dividend is payable Feb. 13; next earnings are due March 5.
Starbucks stock price today: SBUX steadies as menu reset rolls out and jobs data lifts Wall Street

Starbucks stock price today: SBUX steadies as menu reset rolls out and jobs data lifts Wall Street

February 11, 2026
Starbucks shares rose 0.2% to $97.75 Wednesday morning after two days of declines, following a broad market lift from stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data. The company’s new U.S. menu rollout, including bakery items and new drinks, aims to boost traffic as analysts watch for margin pressure. Wolfe Research raised its price target to $112. U.S. retail sales and restaurant spending showed signs of slowing in December.
Target stock price today: TGT inches up as CEO reshuffle, job cuts and ChatGPT ad test land

Target stock price today: TGT inches up as CEO reshuffle, job cuts and ChatGPT ad test land

February 11, 2026
Target shares rose 0.2% to $113.44 in early New York trading Wednesday after confirming leadership changes effective Feb. 15 and maintaining its earnings outlook. Lisa Roath will become chief operating officer and Cara Sylvester chief merchandising officer. Target expects fourth-quarter and full-year results in line with prior forecasts. Investors await the March 3 earnings and strategy update.