Finance 11 February 2026

POLE Stock Is Quiet. Andretti Acquisition II’s September Deadline Is Not

POLE Stock Is Quiet. Andretti Acquisition II’s September Deadline Is Not

Andretti Acquisition Corp. II’s Class A shares (POLE) closed at $10.71 on Thursday, down 0.3% with just 3,504 shares traded. The company, a SPAC, faces a Sept. 9 deadline to complete a business combination or risk liquidation, with filings citing “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue. Its planned merger with StoreDot was terminated in February. Andretti reported $246.4 million in its trust account as of March 31.
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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
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
Figma stock jumps then slips in premarket as Wall Street says AI software selloff is overdone

Figma stock jumps then slips in premarket as Wall Street says AI software selloff is overdone

Figma shares fell 1.0% to $23.85 premarket Wednesday after closing up 8.9% at $24.10 Tuesday. The stock remains below its $33 IPO price from July 2025 and far from its $142.92 peak. Figma’s next earnings report is scheduled for Feb. 18 after markets close. Investors are watching for signs of broader adoption and the impact of AI on growth and costs.
February 11, 2026
Churchill Capital Corp X (CCCX) stock jumps on Infleqtion’s NASA quantum sensor news as merger vote looms

Churchill Capital Corp X (CCCX) stock jumps on Infleqtion’s NASA quantum sensor news as merger vote looms

Churchill Capital Corp X shares rose 15% Tuesday to $12.67 after Infleqtion announced new NASA and ARPA-E contracts. Shareholders vote Feb. 12 on the proposed Infleqtion merger, with a ticker switch to INFQ and NYSE listing expected if approved. Trading volume hit 7.16 million shares. The NASA mission is funded for over $20 million and expected to launch in 2030.
February 11, 2026
S&P Global stock tries to steady in premarket after 10% slide; SPGI investors eye U.S. jobs data

S&P Global stock tries to steady in premarket after 10% slide; SPGI investors eye U.S. jobs data

S&P Global shares rose about 0.7% in early premarket trading Wednesday after plunging 9.7% Tuesday on a weaker-than-expected 2026 profit outlook tied to AI disruption fears. The stock hit its lowest level in over two years. Fourth-quarter revenue climbed 9% to $3.916 billion, with adjusted EPS at $4.30. Investors await the U.S. January jobs report at 8:30 a.m. ET for further market direction.
February 11, 2026
Datadog stock price holds near $130 premarket as DDOG investors size up guidance and Thursday’s investor day

Datadog stock price holds near $130 premarket as DDOG investors size up guidance and Thursday’s investor day

Datadog shares rose 0.6% to $130.50 in premarket trading after reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $953.2 million, up 29%, and adjusted profit of 59 cents per share, both above estimates. Full-year 2026 revenue and profit guidance fell short of analyst expectations. The company ended 2025 with 603 customers generating at least $1 million in ARR. Investors await Thursday’s investor day for updates on AI products and growth.
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