Finance 14 February 2026

Mastercard stock price slips again as holiday week looms; Fed minutes, GDP next test
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Mastercard stock price slips again as holiday week looms; Fed minutes, GDP next test

Mastercard shares fell 1.7% to $518.36 on Friday, marking a third straight decline and underperforming major U.S. indexes. Trading volume was above average as investors reset positions ahead of Monday’s market holiday. The drop came despite softer January inflation data, which eased pressure on Treasury yields. Mastercard executives are set to speak at investor conferences in early March.
February 14, 2026
P&G stock slips after insider sales filings — what to watch in the holiday-shortened week
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P&G stock slips after insider sales filings — what to watch in the holiday-shortened week

Procter & Gamble shares fell 0.7% to $160.07 Friday, underperforming consumer-staples peers. SEC filings showed executive chair Jon Moeller and other senior leaders exercised options and sold shares totaling millions of dollars this week. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday, with trading set to resume Tuesday. CEO and CFO are scheduled to speak at an investor conference Feb. 19.
February 14, 2026
Utilities stocks just jumped on softer CPI — what could move XLU next week
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Utilities stocks just jumped on softer CPI — what could move XLU next week

U.S. utilities stocks surged Friday, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) up 2.8% after January inflation data showed core CPI rising 2.5%, the slowest pace in nearly five years. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to 4.05%. Exelon projected $41.3 billion in capital spending and raised its 2026 profit outlook. NextEra Energy increased its quarterly dividend by 10%. Markets reopen Tuesday after the holiday.
February 14, 2026
AST SpaceMobile’s $1 billion deal jolts space stocks before holiday; defense names hold up
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AST SpaceMobile’s $1 billion deal jolts space stocks before holiday; defense names hold up

AST SpaceMobile plunged 15.17% Thursday after announcing $1 billion in convertible debt, then recovered 0.35% Friday. The selloff hit other space stocks, while defense contractors rose as Treasury yields dropped on softer inflation data. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day, with investors awaiting Tuesday’s reopening and AST’s financing settlement.
February 14, 2026
Applied Materials (AMAT) stock jumps on AI forecast — what to know before the next U.S. session
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Applied Materials (AMAT) stock jumps on AI forecast — what to know before the next U.S. session

Applied Materials shares jumped 8% to $354.91 after forecasting second-quarter results above estimates, citing AI-related demand and a tightening memory market. The company reported Q1 revenue of $7.01 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $2.38, and agreed to pay $252 million to settle U.S. export violations. U.S. markets will reopen Tuesday after the holiday.
February 14, 2026
Salesforce (CRM) stock rises into Presidents Day break as traders size up AI fears, earnings
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Salesforce (CRM) stock rises into Presidents Day break as traders size up AI fears, earnings

Salesforce shares closed Friday at $189.72, up 2.3%, after trading between $184.31 and $193.43 on volume of 14.8 million. The Dow rose nearly 125 points, with Salesforce and Caterpillar leading gains. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday. Investors await Salesforce’s Feb. 25 results and updates on its AI-commerce strategy.
February 14, 2026
Exxon (XOM) stock slides as court fight and oil signals set up a holiday-shortened week
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Exxon (XOM) stock slides as court fight and oil signals set up a holiday-shortened week

Exxon Mobil shares closed at $148.45, down 1.0% Friday, as a U.S. judge allowed its defamation suit against California’s attorney general over plastics recycling claims to proceed. Three contract workers suffered burns at Exxon’s Beaumont, Texas facility. Oil prices steadied but posted weekly losses. U.S. markets will remain closed through Monday for Washington’s Birthday.
February 14, 2026
Cisco stock rebounds after CSCO plunge — the margin warning investors can’t shake
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Cisco stock rebounds after CSCO plunge — the margin warning investors can’t shake

Cisco shares closed up 2.5% at $76.85 Friday, rebounding after a 12% plunge Thursday, its steepest drop since May 2022. The company blamed rising memory component costs for a slip in adjusted gross margin to 67.5%, below analyst estimates, and projected further margin pressure this quarter. CEO Chuck Robbins said Cisco is raising prices and renegotiating contracts. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day.
February 14, 2026
Coinbase stock price pops after surprise loss — buybacks and crypto rules in focus
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Coinbase stock price pops after surprise loss — buybacks and crypto rules in focus

Coinbase shares surged 16.5% to $164.32 Friday after posting a $666.7 million quarterly loss, with transaction revenue down over 45% but stablecoin-linked revenue up to $364.1 million. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act following recent crypto market volatility. Bitcoin rose 2.3% to $69,763, ether gained 3.5% to $2,087.29.
February 14, 2026
Robinhood stock jumps nearly 7% into Presidents Day break as traders track bitcoin, new CFO
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Robinhood stock jumps nearly 7% into Presidents Day break as traders track bitcoin, new CFO

Robinhood shares closed up 6.8% at $75.97 Friday after heavy trading, rebounding from a post-earnings drop. Investors weighed new CFO Shiv Verma’s comments downplaying crypto’s share of revenue and signaling increased product spending. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday, leaving crypto markets to set the tone until trading resumes Tuesday. Coinbase jumped 16.5% Friday; bitcoin rose 1.5% Saturday.
February 14, 2026
Arista stock pops after earnings beat; AI networking outlook in focus for next week
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Arista stock pops after earnings beat; AI networking outlook in focus for next week

Arista Networks shares rose 4.8% to $141.59 Friday after reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $2.488 billion, up 28.9% year-over-year, and non-GAAP earnings of $0.82 per share. Management forecast first-quarter revenue of about $2.6 billion, above analyst estimates, and highlighted momentum in AI networking. Margins eased from the prior quarter. Investors await further details in the upcoming annual report.
February 14, 2026
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