Business 12 February 2026 - 13 February 2026

Airbnb stock jumps after earnings — what Wall Street is watching next
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Airbnb stock jumps after earnings — what Wall Street is watching next

Airbnb shares climbed 4.5% to $121.17 in midday trading Friday after the company reported a 12% rise in fourth-quarter revenue and forecast first-quarter sales above Wall Street estimates. The company cited strong demand for higher-priced stays, even as budget travelers pull back. CEO Brian Chesky highlighted new AI-driven customer support and ongoing product changes. Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock, but analysts remain split on growth and margin risks.
February 13, 2026
Lam Research stock price rises as Applied’s AI outlook lifts chip-equipment names
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Lam Research stock price rises as Applied’s AI outlook lifts chip-equipment names

Lam Research shares climbed 2.3% to $236.72 Friday morning, recovering from Thursday’s drop as chip equipment stocks rallied after Applied Materials issued a strong forecast. The move followed softer U.S. inflation data, which lowered Treasury yields and boosted rate-cut hopes. Applied Materials jumped 8.8%. U.S. markets will close Monday for Presidents Day, reopening Tuesday.
February 13, 2026
Sphere Entertainment stock (SPHR) edges up premarket after ‘Wizard of Oz’ ticket sales near $290 million
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Sphere Entertainment stock (SPHR) edges up premarket after ‘Wizard of Oz’ ticket sales near $290 million

Sphere Entertainment shares rose 0.2% to $116 in premarket trading Friday after a 22% surge Thursday. The company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $394.3 million and net income of $57.6 million, citing strong demand for “The Wizard of Oz.” Management outlined expansion plans for new venues in Abu Dhabi and Maryland. MSG Networks subscribers fell 14.5% year over year.
February 13, 2026
Apple stock drops 5% as Siri AI delays and FTC scrutiny hit; CPI up next
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Apple stock drops 5% as Siri AI delays and FTC scrutiny hit; CPI up next

Apple shares closed down 5% at $261.73 on Thursday after Bloomberg reported delays in the revamped Siri rollout, pushing some features into later iOS releases. The drop came ahead of U.S. inflation data and amid renewed regulatory scrutiny of Apple News. The Nasdaq fell about 2% as tech stocks slid. Apple also won a defense verdict in a patent trial against Optis Wireless.
February 13, 2026
Netflix stock price holds near $76 as Paramount lines up board fight over Warner deal
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Netflix stock price holds near $76 as Paramount lines up board fight over Warner deal

Netflix shares traded at $75.86 premarket Friday after a 4.7% drop, as Paramount Skydance and hedge fund Pentwater discussed a board challenge to Warner Bros Discovery’s deal with Netflix. Netflix paused buybacks to conserve cash for the bid, with its stock down about 20% since December. U.S. stock futures were flat ahead of inflation data due at 8:30 a.m. ET.
February 13, 2026
Diageo share price slips after director takes interim CEO duties at Fortune Brands
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Diageo share price slips after director takes interim CEO duties at Fortune Brands

Diageo shares fell 1.2% to 1,826 pence after board member Susan Kilsby was named interim executive chair at Fortune Brands Innovations in the U.S. Kilsby will serve from Feb. 12 to May 13, covering CEO duties during a leadership transition. Diageo did not announce changes to her board role. Investors remain focused on the company’s Feb. 25 interim results after a recent profit warning.
February 13, 2026
Rivian stock lifts on R2 launch timeline, but 2026 outlook points to more losses
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Rivian stock lifts on R2 launch timeline, but 2026 outlook points to more losses

Rivian forecast 2026 deliveries of 62,000 to 67,000 vehicles, up from 42,247 in 2025, as it prepares to launch the R2 SUV in the second quarter. The company posted $1.29 billion in fourth-quarter revenue and $120 million in gross profit, but reported a net loss of $804 million. Rivian guided to an adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.8 billion to $2.1 billion and capital spending up to $2.05 billion this year.
February 12, 2026
Pinterest earnings: Stock drops on weak Q1 revenue outlook as AI pivot faces a tougher ad fight
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Pinterest earnings: Stock drops on weak Q1 revenue outlook as AI pivot faces a tougher ad fight

Pinterest forecast first-quarter revenue of $951 million to $971 million, missing analysts’ $980.1 million estimate. Shares dropped about 12% in after-hours trading following the outlook. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 14% to $1.319 billion, with monthly active users reaching 619 million. The company recently announced job cuts affecting less than 15% of its workforce.
February 12, 2026
Ford forecasts 2026 profit rebound after tariff surprise and EV write-downs
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Ford forecasts 2026 profit rebound after tariff surprise and EV write-downs

Ford projected 2026 adjusted EBIT of $8 billion to $10 billion after posting a $8.2 billion net loss in 2025, citing electric-vehicle charges and higher costs. The company expects $5 billion to $6 billion in adjusted free cash flow and $9.5 billion to $10.5 billion in capital spending this year. Ford’s EV unit lost $4.8 billion in 2025. Shares rose about 1% to $13.98 in afternoon trading.
February 12, 2026
Micron stock jumps again after HBM4 shipment update, Morgan Stanley target lift
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Micron stock jumps again after HBM4 shipment update, Morgan Stanley target lift

Micron shares rose 6.7% to $437.78 Thursday after its CFO said high-volume HBM4 chip production and customer shipments have begun. The stock extended a 10% rally from the previous day as investors responded to updates on next-generation AI memory supply. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $450, citing strong DRAM pricing. Samsung also announced it has started shipping HBM4 chips.
February 12, 2026
Sandisk stock price jumps again as Kioxia outlook sparks a fresh memory-chip rally
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Sandisk stock price jumps again as Kioxia outlook sparks a fresh memory-chip rally

Sandisk shares rose about 8% to $645.54 in early Nasdaq trade Thursday, extending a 10.7% gain from the previous session after Kioxia reported its 2026 NAND capacity is sold out. The rally followed Kioxia’s upbeat revenue forecast and lifted other memory stocks. Sandisk’s next earnings report is due May 13. The company recently extended its joint venture with Kioxia through 2034.
February 12, 2026
Kingsoft Cloud stock jumps 10% as Goldman upgrade spotlights Xiaomi AI spending
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Kingsoft Cloud stock jumps 10% as Goldman upgrade spotlights Xiaomi AI spending

Kingsoft Cloud shares surged about 10% to $14.43 in early U.S. trading after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to “Buy” and raised its price target to $15.60. The upgrade cited Xiaomi’s increased AI investment and a likely renewal of a key transaction agreement. Kingsoft Cloud stock is up roughly 40% year-to-date. Investors are awaiting the company’s next earnings report on March 25.
February 12, 2026
GlobalFoundries stock rises in premarket after buyback plan; COO exit in focus
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GlobalFoundries stock rises in premarket after buyback plan; COO exit in focus

GlobalFoundries shares rose 2.4% premarket to $49.91 after reporting Q4 revenue of $1.83 billion and authorizing a $500 million buyback. The company forecast Q1 revenue above analyst estimates and said silicon photonics revenue doubled last year. President and COO Niels Anderskouv will resign March 2. Chip stocks and the iShares Semiconductor ETF also traded higher.
February 12, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Australian Job Mobility Hits Record Low Amid Rising Economic Uncertainty
    May 24, 2026, 3:48 PM EDT. Australian job mobility has declined sharply, with only 7.7% of workers changing jobs in the year to February 2025, down from nearly 20% in 1989. Economic indicators reveal Australians are increasingly risk-averse, hesitant to move jobs, start businesses, or relocate between states. Factors include housing costs, the burden of large mortgages averaging $700,000, and a tightening labor market. Research from the e61 Institute highlights a fall in self-employment to a 20-year low of 14%, as more workers opt for wage jobs offering greater security through benefits like superannuation and paid leave. Business strategist Kate McCready attributes this shift to fears over job retention amid technological advances like AI and global uncertainties. The trend suggests Australians are 'stuck' in current roles, limiting labor market dynamism.