Market Analysis 13 February 2026 - 17 February 2026

Exxon stock price jumps 3% as oil rallies and big projects hit fresh milestones
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Exxon stock price jumps 3% as oil rallies and big projects hit fresh milestones

Exxon Mobil shares rose 3.07% to $150.68, outperforming Chevron and ConocoPhillips as oil prices jumped over 4% on supply concerns. The Golden Pass LNG project neared first production, and Exxon reported Guyana’s Uaru and Whiptail oil projects are ahead of schedule. Traders await U.S. inventory data Thursday. Exxon also filed a shelf registration for potential future debt issuance.
February 19, 2026
Bitcoin price today dips toward $67,000 as ETF outflows linger ahead of Fed minutes
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Bitcoin price today dips toward $67,000 as ETF outflows linger ahead of Fed minutes

Bitcoin fell 0.8% to around $67,400 Tuesday, tracking cautious sentiment across markets as traders awaited U.S. economic data. Digital asset funds saw $173 million in outflows last week, led by bitcoin and ether, according to CoinShares. Crypto-linked stocks were mixed, with Coinbase up 1.6% and Riot Platforms down 5.3%. Fed minutes and inflation data are due later this week.
February 17, 2026
Eli Lilly stock price ticks up as India export-hub push and pipeline news grab attention
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Eli Lilly stock price ticks up as India export-hub push and pipeline news grab attention

Eli Lilly shares climbed 0.9% to $1,049.45 Tuesday after the company said it aims to make India a global supply-chain hub. Lilly plans to export drugs made in India and invest $1 billion in contract manufacturing. The company also reported a late-stage trial win for its lung cancer drug Retevmo. Investors await more details at a CFO appearance on March 2.
February 17, 2026
Exxon stock slides in Tuesday trade as oil dips on U.S.-Iran talks; Australia fine adds wrinkle
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Exxon stock slides in Tuesday trade as oil dips on U.S.-Iran talks; Australia fine adds wrinkle

Exxon Mobil shares fell 1.5% to $146.27 Tuesday, tracking declines across U.S. oil majors as crude prices slipped. Brent crude dropped 1.4% to $67.71 a barrel after Iran signaled progress in nuclear talks with the U.S. An Australian court fined Mobil Oil Australia A$16 million for misleading fuel claims. Exxon will appear at the Morgan Stanley Energy & Power Conference on March 3.
February 17, 2026
Sandisk stock slides as AI jitters hit chip names again — what’s next for SNDK
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Sandisk stock slides as AI jitters hit chip names again — what’s next for SNDK

Sandisk shares fell 3.5% to $604.75 Tuesday, hitting a low of $593.82 as memory stocks slid after the holiday. The drop followed broader market losses tied to AI disruption concerns and caution ahead of Federal Reserve minutes. Western Digital, Micron, and Seagate also declined. Sandisk, spun off from Western Digital last year, has surged recently on strong earnings and AI-driven demand.
February 17, 2026
Bitcoin can’t crack $70,000 as $60K capitulation data fuels bear market talk
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Bitcoin can’t crack $70,000 as $60K capitulation data fuels bear market talk

Bitcoin traded near $67,852 early Tuesday, down 0.9% after again failing to hold above $70,000. On-chain data showed two recent capitulation waves, with short-term holders realizing $1.14 billion in losses in a single day. Analysts and traders split on whether the move signals a bear market or a consolidation phase. Bitcoin remains about 45% below its all-time high.
February 17, 2026
Bahrain FinTech Bay’s new AlloyX stablecoin pact lands as Japan fintech market is tipped to hit $32.6 billion
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Bahrain FinTech Bay’s new AlloyX stablecoin pact lands as Japan fintech market is tipped to hit $32.6 billion

AlloyX will partner with Bahrain FinTech Bay to develop regulated stablecoin applications, aiming for a launch pending regulatory approval. Bahrain’s central bank allows licensed issuers to offer single-currency, fiat-backed stablecoins under 2025 rules. IMARC Group projects Japan’s fintech market will more than triple by 2034 as digital payments expand.
February 17, 2026
Lumentum stock price: $29 million insider sales surface ahead of Tuesday reopen
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Lumentum stock price: $29 million insider sales surface ahead of Tuesday reopen

Lumentum closed down 3.6% at $562.74 Friday as SEC filings showed EVP Vincent Retort and director Penny Herscher sold shares on Feb. 12. Trading volume reached about 5 million shares. U.S. markets were closed Monday for Washington's Birthday, with traders watching for moves as markets reopen Tuesday. Investors await Fed minutes and Lumentum events later this month.
February 16, 2026
Bitcoin slips under $70,000 on holiday trade as Fed minutes and U.S. GDP loom
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Bitcoin slips under $70,000 on holiday trade as Fed minutes and U.S. GDP loom

Bitcoin slipped below $70,000 Monday, trading near $68,382 as U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day and investors awaited Federal Reserve minutes and key economic data later this week. Ether fell 3.9% to $1,982 and XRP dropped 5.9%. Strategy said it could cover its debt even if bitcoin falls to $8,000. U.S. GDP and PCE inflation reports are due Friday.
February 16, 2026
Dunelm share price ticks up after £17m buyback plan with Barclays, eyes turn to April update
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Dunelm share price ticks up after £17m buyback plan with Barclays, eyes turn to April update

Dunelm shares rose 0.4% to 971.5 pence after the retailer announced a new buyback program of up to 1.6 million shares, capped at £17 million, to cover employee share awards. The shares will be held in treasury, not cancelled. The move follows a January profit warning and a 7.5% drop in first-half pretax profit. Investors await Dunelm’s next trading update in April.
February 16, 2026
Smiths Group share price slips in London trade as investors eye March results and deal timetable
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Smiths Group share price slips in London trade as investors eye March results and deal timetable

Smiths Group shares slipped 0.15% to 2,612 pence on Monday, underperforming a rising UK market. The stock remains near its 52-week high as investors await interim results and updates on asset sales and buybacks. No new regulatory statements were issued. The company’s £2 billion sale of its Detection unit to CVC is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
February 16, 2026
BHP share price drops ahead of results as China holiday cools iron ore mood
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BHP share price drops ahead of results as China holiday cools iron ore mood

BHP shares closed down 1.51% at A$50.36 ahead of Tuesday’s half-year results, as investors trimmed positions. Iron ore futures weakened before the Lunar New Year, with steel mills slowing output and liquidity thin across Asia. Fortescue Metals dropped 4.7% and Rio Tinto fell 4.1%, while the ASX 200 rose 0.22%. BHP will report earnings on February 17 at 8:00 a.m. Melbourne time.
February 16, 2026
DCC share price ends higher ahead of Monday’s London session as investors watch inflation and asset-sale timeline
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DCC share price ends higher ahead of Monday’s London session as investors watch inflation and asset-sale timeline

DCC shares closed Friday at 5,280p, up 1.7%, after trading between 5,075p and 5,280p on volume of about 508,000 shares. Investors remain focused on DCC’s planned sale of its Technology unit and shift toward energy. UK inflation data due Wednesday may impact rate expectations and London stocks. DCC will report full-year results on May 19.
February 15, 2026
Rightmove share price hovers near year low as fee backlash and UK inflation data loom
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Rightmove share price hovers near year low as fee backlash and UK inflation data loom

Rightmove shares closed down 1.2% at 430.0 pence on Friday, near a five-year low after a 15% drop over the past month. Estate agents have criticized proposed fee hikes of up to 18%, and the company faces a potential £1 billion legal claim over fees. Rightmove’s full-year results are due February 27. UK January inflation data will be released February 18.
February 15, 2026
T-Mobile stock rallies again — bond sale, reporting shake-up and a holiday-shortened week ahead
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T-Mobile stock rallies again — bond sale, reporting shake-up and a holiday-shortened week ahead

T-Mobile shares rose 2.25% to $219.50 Friday, marking a fifth straight gain and outperforming Verizon and AT&T. The company agreed to sell €2.5 billion in euro notes, with proceeds for buybacks, dividends, and refinancing. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day. T-Mobile will stop reporting postpaid phone net adds from Q1 2026, shifting to accounts and ARPA as key metrics.
February 14, 2026
Exxon (XOM) stock slides as court fight and oil signals set up a holiday-shortened week
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Exxon (XOM) stock slides as court fight and oil signals set up a holiday-shortened week

Exxon Mobil shares closed at $148.45, down 1.0% Friday, as a U.S. judge allowed its defamation suit against California’s attorney general over plastics recycling claims to proceed. Three contract workers suffered burns at Exxon’s Beaumont, Texas facility. Oil prices steadied but posted weekly losses. U.S. markets will remain closed through Monday for Washington’s Birthday.
February 14, 2026
Transocean stock jumps 8% Friday as Valaris deal trade stays hot ahead of earnings
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Transocean stock jumps 8% Friday as Valaris deal trade stays hot ahead of earnings

Transocean shares surged 8.5% to $6.54 Friday after the company agreed to acquire Valaris in a $5.8 billion all-stock deal. Valaris and Noble also posted strong gains. Investors are watching for Transocean’s quarterly results and fleet update due Feb. 19, with a call set for Feb. 20. Transocean recently added $184 million in contract backlog from Norwegian rig deals.
February 14, 2026
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