Finance 13 February 2026

Pinterest stock dives 18% after weak forecast as tariff-hit retailers cut ads

Pinterest stock dives 18% after weak forecast as tariff-hit retailers cut ads

Pinterest shares fell 18% to $15.19 in midday New York trading Friday after the company forecast first-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates, citing lower ad spending by major U.S. retailers facing tariff pressures. The stock touched $13.87 at session lows, with over 41 million shares traded. Pinterest’s outlook triggered at least 24 brokerage price target cuts. The company ended 2025 with 619 million monthly active users.
February 13, 2026
CAAT pension shake-up: CEO Derek Dobson put on leave after $1.6 million payout scrutiny

CAAT pension shake-up: CEO Derek Dobson put on leave after $1.6 million payout scrutiny

CAAT Pension Plan placed CEO Derek Dobson on administrative leave and named CIO Kevin Fahey acting CEO amid an independent review of a $1.6 million vacation payment to Dobson. The board also replaced its chair and vice-chair. The review is expected to conclude later in February. CAAT says the plan remains fully funded with over $23 billion in assets.
February 13, 2026
Booking Holdings stock slips again as BKNG nears fresh lows ahead of earnings

Booking Holdings stock slips again as BKNG nears fresh lows ahead of earnings

Booking Holdings shares dropped 0.7% to $4,128.77 in midday New York trade Friday, extending recent losses ahead of its Feb. 18 earnings report. The stock touched an intraday low of $4,074.14 as traders watched for guidance on bookings and marketing costs. Sector sentiment weakened after Expedia issued a cautious outlook, while Airbnb projected higher revenue and new hotel partnerships.
February 13, 2026
Cisco stock price rebounds after brutal CSCO earnings drop, but margin pressure still bites

Cisco stock price rebounds after brutal CSCO earnings drop, but margin pressure still bites

Cisco shares rose 2.6% to $76.92 in midday trading Friday after plunging over 12% the previous session, the stock’s steepest drop since May 2022. The company forecast lower gross margins for the current quarter due to higher memory costs, despite raising its full-year revenue outlook. Cisco reported quarterly revenue of $15.3 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.04 per share.
February 13, 2026
Airbnb stock jumps after earnings — what Wall Street is watching next

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
GE Aerospace stock rises: robots, repair crunch and Airbus engine talks in focus

GE Aerospace stock rises: robots, repair crunch and Airbus engine talks in focus

GE Aerospace shares rose 1% to $316.05 midday Friday after news of a plan to boost repair volume 33% at its Singapore hub with up to $300 million investment. Safran forecast higher 2026 profit, citing strong demand for engine services. CFM, the GE-Safran venture, is weighing new engine designs as supply strains persist. Aerospace stocks, including Boeing and RTX, traded higher.
February 13, 2026
Lam Research stock price rises as Applied’s AI outlook lifts chip-equipment names

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
Oracle stock climbs as Air Force, CMS cloud wins spotlight its government push

Oracle stock climbs as Air Force, CMS cloud wins spotlight its government push

Oracle shares climbed 1.6% to $158.97 by midday Friday, outperforming major indexes after announcing new U.S. government cloud contracts. CEO Clayton M. Magouyrk sold 10,000 shares earlier in the week, according to a regulatory filing. The company secured an $88 million Air Force Cloud One task order and a separate cloud deal with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
February 13, 2026
UnitedHealth (UNH) stock price today: shares rise as healthcare gets a bid, but Medicare Advantage rates still loom

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock price today: shares rise as healthcare gets a bid, but Medicare Advantage rates still loom

UnitedHealth shares rose 1.3% to $288.14 in midday New York trading Friday, with nearly 4 million shares changing hands. Managed-care stocks gained despite warnings on Medicare Advantage plan ratings and uncertainty over 2027 reimbursement rates. Humana, Elevance, Cigna, and CVS Health also traded higher. CMS will announce final 2027 Medicare Advantage payment rates by April 6.
February 13, 2026
Walmart stock price today: WMT slips as Wall Street gears up for Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock price today: WMT slips as Wall Street gears up for Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart shares slipped 0.2% to $133.33 in Friday morning trading ahead of its fiscal fourth-quarter results due Feb. 19. Brokerages including KeyBanc, BMO, and Baird raised price targets this week. Investors are watching for updates on U.S. comparable sales, margins, and e-commerce. The company will release results at 6 a.m. Central, followed by a call with executives.
February 13, 2026
Rivian (RIVN) stock jumps more than 20% as cheaper R2 SUV plan sharpens 2026 outlook

Rivian (RIVN) stock jumps more than 20% as cheaper R2 SUV plan sharpens 2026 outlook

Rivian shares surged 22% to $17.03 Friday after the company beat earnings estimates and forecast 2026 deliveries of up to 67,000 vehicles. Rivian reported $1.286 billion in fourth-quarter revenue, a $120 million gross profit, and a net loss of $811 million. The company plans to launch its lower-cost R2 SUV in the second quarter. Over 50 million shares changed hands by late morning.
February 13, 2026
Robinhood stock rebounds with bitcoin back on the front page — here’s what HOOD traders are watching

Robinhood stock rebounds with bitcoin back on the front page — here’s what HOOD traders are watching

Robinhood shares rose 7.7% to $76.58 Friday morning after two days of steep losses, tracking gains in bitcoin and Coinbase. The rebound followed a 17% slide after Robinhood’s quarterly revenue missed estimates. Crypto accounted for about 17% of Robinhood’s Q4 revenue. Robinhood’s testnet for its planned blockchain went live Feb. 11, with $1 million committed to Arbitrum’s developer program.
February 13, 2026
Lumentum stock drops 3% in Friday trade as AI optics rally cools

Lumentum stock drops 3% in Friday trade as AI optics rally cools

Lumentum Holdings shares fell 3.3% to $564.50 in Friday morning trade after closing at $583.46. About 2 million shares changed hands as the stock swung between $540.17 and $594.07. The drop follows a rally after Lumentum reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $665.5 million and forecast Q3 revenue of $780 million to $830 million. Management is scheduled to present at several technology conferences in late February and March.
February 13, 2026
Intel stock price rebounds after Thursday slide as CPI cools — what investors watch next (INTC)

Intel stock price rebounds after Thursday slide as CPI cools — what investors watch next (INTC)

Intel shares rose about 2% to $47.48 in late morning New York trade Friday, rebounding after a 3.75% drop the previous session. Softer U.S. inflation data and a strong outlook from Applied Materials steadied chip stocks. Intel disclosed five patched security vulnerabilities in its Xeon data-center chips. Investors remain focused on supply constraints ahead of Intel’s April 23 earnings report.
February 13, 2026
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