Finance 13 February 2026

Western Digital stock slips in Friday trade as CPI data lands — what’s moving WDC now

Western Digital stock slips in Friday trade as CPI data lands — what’s moving WDC now

Western Digital shares fell 2.3% to $277.50 in early New York trading Friday, giving back part of Thursday’s 3.8% rebound. The drop followed fresh U.S. inflation data showing consumer prices rose less than expected in January. Seagate and Micron also declined, while NetApp gained. Investors focused on buybacks, company guidance, and the March dividend schedule.
February 13, 2026
Arista Networks (ANET) stock jumps on upbeat outlook — what Wall Street is watching next

Arista Networks (ANET) stock jumps on upbeat outlook — what Wall Street is watching next

Arista Networks shares jumped nearly 6% Friday after the company posted fourth-quarter earnings above estimates and guided first-quarter revenue to about $2.6 billion. Management warned of tight memory supply and rising component costs, even as it raised its 2026 revenue outlook. Shares hit $152.24 before settling at $143.10. Investors await more details on margins and demand in the post-close call.
February 13, 2026
AMG stock slips as buyback boost, new deals and a COO exit hit the tape

AMG stock slips as buyback boost, new deals and a COO exit hit the tape

Affiliated Managers Group shares fell 1.5% to $324.17 Friday after the board approved a new 4.2 million-share buyback and set a $0.01 dividend for March 9. AMG reported fourth-quarter economic EPS of $9.48 and net client inflows of $12.1 billion. The company bought a minority stake in HighBrook Investors and increased its stake in Garda Capital. COO will depart March 6.
February 13, 2026
Amazon stock slips again as AMZN trades near $198 with AI spending doubts still in the mix

Amazon stock slips again as AMZN trades near $198 with AI spending doubts still in the mix

Amazon shares fell 0.7% to $198.17 Friday, extending an eight-session slide and pushing the stock over 20% below its recent high. Italian tax police searched Amazon’s Milan offices in a new tax evasion probe, which the company called “aggressive.” Amazon plans $200 billion in 2026 capex, raising investor concerns about cash flow and AI returns. Peers traded mixed as Wall Street indexes opened flat.
February 13, 2026
Alphabet stock slides as EU questions Google search ad auctions; what GOOG investors watch next

Alphabet stock slides as EU questions Google search ad auctions; what GOOG investors watch next

Alphabet’s Class C shares fell about 1% to $306.41 Friday after EU regulators raised concerns over Google’s Search ad pricing, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The European Commission cited possible unfair price increases. Traders also weighed weaker digital ad demand and softer U.S. inflation data. Advertisers have until March 2 to respond to the EU’s inquiry.
February 13, 2026
BGC stock price inches up in premarket after earnings rally; Q1 outlook in focus

BGC stock price inches up in premarket after earnings rally; Q1 outlook in focus

BGC Group shares rose 0.6% to $9.56 in Friday premarket trading after jumping 9% Thursday, following a quarterly report showing 32% revenue growth to $756.4 million and adjusted EPS of $0.31, beating estimates. The company forecast first-quarter revenue of $860 million to $920 million and declared a $0.02 dividend, payable March 18. GAAP profit fell to $13.88 million from $24.17 million a year earlier.
February 13, 2026
US Foods stock price: USFD steadies near $102 premarket as Piper Sandler downgrades after earnings pop

US Foods stock price: USFD steadies near $102 premarket as Piper Sandler downgrades after earnings pop

US Foods shares held near $102 in premarket trading Friday after a 13.4% surge Thursday on strong Q4 results and raised 2026 targets. Piper Sandler downgraded the stock to neutral, citing valuation, but raised its price target to $103. US Foods reported Q4 net sales up 3.3% to $9.8 billion and adjusted EBITDA up 11.1% to $490 million.
February 13, 2026
McGraw Hill stock jumps again before the bell as MH extends post-earnings rally

McGraw Hill stock jumps again before the bell as MH extends post-earnings rally

McGraw Hill shares rose 2.7% premarket Friday to $14.70 after raising its full-year outlook and posting a 4.2% revenue gain for fiscal Q3. Higher education sales jumped 24%, offsetting a 14.6% drop in K-12 revenue. Digital revenue made up 84% of sales. The company reported a GAAP net loss of $20.2 million but increased adjusted EBITDA to $135.9 million.
February 13, 2026
Sphere Entertainment stock (SPHR) edges up premarket after ‘Wizard of Oz’ ticket sales near $290 million

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
Iridium stock holds steady premarket after 21% jump on 2026 outlook shift

Iridium stock holds steady premarket after 21% jump on 2026 outlook shift

Iridium shares held near $22.39 premarket after a 21.3% jump Thursday. The company forecast flat to 2% service revenue growth and lower operational EBITDA for 2026, citing a shift to all-cash incentive pay. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $212.9 million, with subscriber growth led by commercial IoT. Commercial broadband and government voice/data subscribers declined.
February 13, 2026
CPI cools to 2.4%, but AI selloff keeps Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq on edge

CPI cools to 2.4%, but AI selloff keeps Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq on edge

U.S. consumer prices rose 0.2% in January, slowing annual inflation to 2.4%, according to government data Friday. Stock index futures trimmed losses after the report, following a sharp tech-led selloff Thursday tied to artificial intelligence concerns. Core CPI increased 0.3% on the month and 2.5% year-over-year. Global shares remained volatile, with the MSCI all-country index down 0.3% early Friday.
February 13, 2026
B2Gold (BTG) stock steadies in premarket after 11% slide as gold swings and a new 5.2% stake surfaces

B2Gold (BTG) stock steadies in premarket after 11% slide as gold swings and a new 5.2% stake surfaces

B2Gold shares rose 0.8% to $5.06 premarket Friday after plunging 10.8% Thursday amid a broad selloff in gold miners. Gold fell below $5,000 an ounce, triggering stop orders and steep losses across the sector. B2Gold will report Q4 and full-year results and issue 2026 guidance after markets close Feb. 18. Pale Fire Capital disclosed a 5.2% passive stake in B2Gold in a recent SEC filing.
February 13, 2026
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