Investor Insights 13 February 2026

Verizon stock slips after-hours after $50 run; what VZ investors watch next
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Verizon stock slips after-hours after $50 run; what VZ investors watch next

Verizon shares closed down 0.96% at $48.99 Friday, slipping further to $48.96 after hours, following a 52-week high Thursday. Investors focused on wireless subscriber growth, the $19.6 billion Frontier deal, and an upcoming CFO appearance. A Form 3 filing disclosed new equity awards for Alfonso Villanueva Rodriguez. T-Mobile rose 1.5% Friday; AT&T fell 0.6%.
February 13, 2026
Coca-Cola stock price today: KO eases as investors weigh 2026 outlook ahead of Feb. 17 CAGNY
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Coca-Cola stock price today: KO eases as investors weigh 2026 outlook ahead of Feb. 17 CAGNY

Coca-Cola shares slipped 0.4% to $78.71 in Friday afternoon trading. Barclays raised its price target to $83 while keeping an Overweight rating. Investors are watching for management’s Feb. 17 CAGNY presentation for updates on volumes and pricing. Coca-Cola forecasts 2026 organic revenue growth of 4% to 5% and comparable EPS growth of 7% to 8%.
February 13, 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Global Carmakers Struggle to Compete with China's EV and Tech-Driven Auto Industry
    May 27, 2026, 8:19 PM EDT. Global carmakers from the US, Europe, and Japan are losing ground to Chinese rivals in electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, design, and software. Chinese firms benefit from state subsidies, advanced automation, and robust supply chains, making EV production at least 30% cheaper than elsewhere. Tech giants like Xiaomi and Huawei are accelerating innovation by integrating consumer technology into cars. Industry leaders such as Honda and Ford describe the competition as a critical challenge. Analysts warn the race extends beyond EVs to next-generation mobility technology. The shift reflects China's strategy of investing heavily in EV ecosystems, expanding its lead in the evolving global auto market.