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NFIB survey: US small-business optimism slips in January 2026 as uncertainty jumps, sales hopes rise

NFIB survey: US small-business optimism slips in January 2026 as uncertainty jumps, sales hopes rise

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index slipped 0.2 point to 99.3 in January, while its uncertainty index jumped to 91. Sales expectations improved, but most other survey components weakened. Thirty-one percent of owners reported unfilled job openings, and 18% cited taxes as their top concern. Sixty percent made capital outlays in the past six months, but future spending plans softened.
February 11, 2026
Google’s AI push hits staff: take a buyout if you’re not “all in”

Google’s AI push hits staff: take a buyout if you’re not “all in”

Google is offering voluntary exit packages to some U.S. staff in its Global Business Organization, excluding major customer-facing sales teams, according to an internal memo. The offer follows Alphabet’s report of record $402.8 billion revenue in 2025 and plans for up to $185 billion in capital spending this year. Chief business officer Philipp Schindler urged employees to embrace faster AI-driven changes.
February 11, 2026
MARA stock slips before the open as Morgan Stanley flags limited AI data-center upside

MARA stock slips before the open as Morgan Stanley flags limited AI data-center upside

MARA Holdings shares dropped 2.3% to $7.48 in premarket trading Wednesday, following a nearly 5% slide the previous session. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with an underweight rating and $8 target, citing concerns over bitcoin mining profitability and limited data center track record. Bitcoin fell 2.4% to $66,880. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. inflation report.
February 11, 2026
Nu Holdings stock: What to watch as Nubank heads into Feb. 25 earnings and U.S. bank charter push

Nu Holdings stock: What to watch as Nubank heads into Feb. 25 earnings and U.S. bank charter push

Nu Holdings shares rose 0.5% in premarket trading Wednesday to $17.66. The company will report fourth-quarter results and hold a conference call on Feb. 25, with investors seeking updates on its U.S. expansion after winning conditional OCC approval. Nu serves over 127 million customers in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. The company plans to invest about $475 million to expand its office network in Brazil over five years.
February 11, 2026
Google’s rare 100-year bond: Alphabet’s $31.5 billion debt blitz to bankroll AI buildout

Google’s rare 100-year bond: Alphabet’s $31.5 billion debt blitz to bankroll AI buildout

Alphabet sold a £1 billion 100-year bond on Feb. 10, part of a $31.51 billion multi-currency debt raise, marking the tech sector’s first century bond since 1997. Demand for the tranche was nearly ten times the offer, with the bond carrying a 6.125% coupon and minimal investor protections, according to reports. The sale comes as Alphabet and other tech firms sharply increase spending on AI infrastructure.
February 11, 2026
Frontier Airlines stock faces reality check after Deutsche Bank downgrade ahead of earnings

Frontier Airlines stock faces reality check after Deutsche Bank downgrade ahead of earnings

Deutsche Bank downgraded Frontier Group to “hold” from “buy” and maintained its $6 price target ahead of the airline’s Feb. 11 earnings report. Shares fell 6.3% Tuesday as analysts cited risks from Frontier’s plan to boost capacity 14% in the second quarter. The stock closed at $5.96, up nearly 55% in recent months but still down 40% over the past year.
February 11, 2026
Ford earnings: $11.1 billion Q4 loss, but 2026 profit outlook holds as tariffs bite

Ford earnings: $11.1 billion Q4 loss, but 2026 profit outlook holds as tariffs bite

Ford reported an $11.1 billion net loss for the fourth quarter and missed earnings forecasts, citing tariffs and an aluminum supply disruption. Revenue fell 5% to $45.9 billion. The company maintained its 2026 adjusted profit outlook at $8 billion to $10 billion. Ford expects about $2 billion in tariff-related costs in 2026, much of it tied to aluminum sourcing for its F-150.
February 11, 2026
TeraWulf stock dips in premarket as bitcoin slides, Morgan Stanley’s $37 target stays in focus

TeraWulf stock dips in premarket as bitcoin slides, Morgan Stanley’s $37 target stays in focus

TeraWulf shares slipped 0.2% to $16.63 in premarket trading Wednesday after Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $37 price target. Analyst Stephen Byrd pitched TeraWulf as a data-center lease play, not just a bitcoin miner. Investors await updates at March conferences and the Feb. 26 earnings call. Bitcoin fell 2.3% to $67,192, pressuring other mining stocks.
February 11, 2026
Kenvue stock (KVUE) rises in premarket as Kimberly-Clark gains lift takeover math

Kenvue stock (KVUE) rises in premarket as Kimberly-Clark gains lift takeover math

Kenvue rose 0.9% to $18.32 in premarket trading, while Kimberly-Clark gained 1.1%, as investors awaited the delayed U.S. jobs report. Kenvue’s chief people officer exercised 85,534 options, with shares withheld for taxes and costs. The pending Kimberly-Clark acquisition values Kenvue at about $19.38 per share, leaving a $1.06 gap. Kenvue reports earnings Feb. 17 but will not hold a call due to the deal.
February 11, 2026
Transocean stock (RIG) steady premarket after $184 million Norway rig backlog as Valaris merger looms

Transocean stock (RIG) steady premarket after $184 million Norway rig backlog as Valaris merger looms

Transocean shares held at $5.44 in premarket trading after announcing $184 million in new Norway contract backlog. The update comes days after Transocean and Valaris agreed to merge in a $5.8 billion all-stock deal, forming a 73-rig fleet. The company detailed new contracts for the Transocean Encourage and Enabler rigs. Transocean reports Q4 results on Feb. 19.
February 11, 2026
SEGG stock slips in premarket after Sports Entertainment Gaming Global files $179 million trading lawsuit

SEGG stock slips in premarket after Sports Entertainment Gaming Global files $179 million trading lawsuit

SEGG shares fell 4.6% to $1.24 in premarket trading Wednesday after a 17.1% jump the previous day, following news of a market-manipulation lawsuit. The company sued four trading firms in Texas, alleging spoofing and naked short selling, and is seeking up to $178.75 million in damages. Shareholders recently approved broad authority for stock splits and new issuance.
February 11, 2026
Robinhood stock slips in premarket after earnings; HOOD traders eye crypto and prediction markets

Robinhood stock slips in premarket after earnings; HOOD traders eye crypto and prediction markets

Robinhood shares fell about 1% to $85.60 in premarket trading after fourth-quarter revenue missed Wall Street’s estimate. Net revenue rose 27% to $1.28 billion, but crypto revenue dropped 38% to $221 million. The stock slid 6.3% after hours Tuesday. New CFO Shiv Verma said heavy traders shifted to lower-priced tiers, cutting crypto rebates.
February 11, 2026
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