Investment Strategies 10 February 2026 - 12 February 2026

Walmart stock whipsaws after earnings as cautious outlook outweighs buyback and dividend hike
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Walmart stock whipsaws after earnings as cautious outlook outweighs buyback and dividend hike

Walmart shares fell 1.4% to $124.82 in after-hours trading Thursday after reporting fiscal Q4 revenue of $190.7 billion, up 5.6%. U.S. comparable sales rose 4.6%, e-commerce jumped 27%, and the company authorized a $30 billion share buyback. Walmart forecast 2027 net sales growth of 3.5%–4.5% and raised its annual dividend 5% to $0.99 per share.
February 19, 2026
Argan stock jumps again before the open after 14% surge; options turn busy
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Argan stock jumps again before the open after 14% surge; options turn busy

Argan Inc shares climbed 1.8% to $430 in premarket trading Thursday, extending a 13.7% surge from the previous session. The company’s backlog reached $3.0 billion in December, driven by new Texas gas projects. Options trading spiked Wednesday, with 2,358 contracts exchanged. Director John R. Jeffrey Jr sold 5,000 shares on Jan. 27 at $360.78 each.
February 12, 2026
ACM Research stock jumps 12% premarket as call buying spikes ahead of Feb. 26 results
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ACM Research stock jumps 12% premarket as call buying spikes ahead of Feb. 26 results

ACM Research shares surged 12.3% to $70.68 in premarket trading Thursday after heavy options activity, especially in March $80 calls. The move comes ahead of the company’s Feb. 26 earnings report. ACM last updated its 2025 and 2026 revenue outlook in January, citing wafer-fab equipment spending and policy risks. A recent Shanghai unit share transfer also trimmed a major shareholder’s stake.
February 12, 2026
Ross Stores stock pauses near highs as Citi, Goldman lift targets — what to watch next for ROST
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Ross Stores stock pauses near highs as Citi, Goldman lift targets — what to watch next for ROST

Ross Stores shares hovered near $192 Wednesday afternoon after several analysts raised price targets ahead of the company’s March 3 earnings report. Citi, Goldman Sachs, and Gordon Haskett all boosted targets, citing strong sales momentum. Off-price peers traded mixed, with TJX down and Burlington up. Ross stock is up 6.8% year-to-date and remains near a 52-week high.
February 11, 2026
AutoZone stock pops in New York as AZO eyes March 3 earnings — what investors watch next
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AutoZone stock pops in New York as AZO eyes March 3 earnings — what investors watch next

AutoZone shares climbed 2.3% to $3,749.52 Wednesday, outperforming the broader market. The company will report fiscal second-quarter results before the U.S. market opens on March 3, with a call at 10 a.m. ET. Investors are watching for updates on margins, pricing, and demand. Peers O’Reilly Automotive and Advance Auto Parts also traded higher.
February 11, 2026
SPGI stock tumbles after S&P Global’s 2026 outlook misses — what Wall Street is watching next
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SPGI stock tumbles after S&P Global’s 2026 outlook misses — what Wall Street is watching next

S&P Global shares dropped 7% to $412.15 Tuesday after the company forecast 2026 adjusted earnings per share below estimates at $19.40 to $19.65. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 9% to $3.92 billion, with adjusted EPS at $4.30. The board approved a $0.97 dividend and confirmed plans to spin off its Mobility unit in mid-2026. Moody’s and MSCI shares also fell.
February 10, 2026
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