Investments 10 February 2026 - 11 February 2026

Hilton shares rose 0.8% to $326.24 after the company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.08 per share on $3.087 billion in revenue and forecast 2026 RevPAR growth of 1% to 2%. The company plans about $3.5 billion in shareholder returns next year. Hilton’s 2026 adjusted EPS guidance fell short of analyst estimates. Group and business travel demand led early in 2026, while U.S. government and international travel lagged.

Dollar Tree shares rose 1.8% to $124.09 by late morning Wednesday, rebounding from Tuesday’s 1% drop. A Bisnow report highlighted the chain’s expansion into higher-income neighborhoods and spending from affluent households. Investors are awaiting the next earnings update for signs of traffic and margin trends. The stock remains 14% below its January high.

Ashtead Group shares rose 0.04% to 5,002 pence in early London trading after the company bought 88,400 shares for treasury at an average 5,015 pence each on Feb. 10. The buyback, handled by J.P. Morgan, totaled about £4.4 million. Investors are watching for a planned U.S. listing switch expected March 2.

Shell shares rose 1.2% to 2,866.5 pence after the London open Wednesday, following news of continued share buybacks and a rebound in Brent crude to $69.37 a barrel. CEO Wael Sawan said Shell does not need to buy more assets soon to meet 2030 targets. The stock is set to go ex-dividend on Feb. 19, with payment due March 30.

Ciena shares rose 1.8% to $295.02 Tuesday, extending gains after joining the S&P 500 this week. The stock replaced Dayforce in the index before Monday’s open and jumped 6.8% that day. Traders cited index-tracking demand and a tech sector rebound. Ciena reports quarterly results March 5.