NYSE:DE 11 February 2026 - 19 February 2026

US economic calendar today: S&P 500 slips as jobless claims fall, Blue Owl shakes private credit

US economic calendar today: S&P 500 slips as jobless claims fall, Blue Owl shakes private credit

The S&P 500 fell 0.4% in afternoon trading, led lower by financials and chip stocks. Blue Owl Capital’s asset sale and fund freeze triggered a drop in private-equity shares. Weekly jobless claims dropped to 206,000, while the Philly Fed’s factory index stayed positive but showed weaker employment. The U.S. trade deficit widened to $70.3 billion in December, well above forecasts.
February 19, 2026
Dow Jones today: DJIA slides as financials wobble and a key inflation report nears

Dow Jones today: DJIA slides as financials wobble and a key inflation report nears

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 236 points to 49,426 by late morning Thursday, led lower by financials and chip stocks after Blue Owl Capital froze redemptions at a fund. Deere shares surged over 12% on a raised profit outlook. Weekly jobless claims fell to 206,000, while the U.S. trade deficit widened to $70.3 billion. Federal Reserve minutes showed officials split on future rate moves.
February 19, 2026
Dow Jones pauses on Presidents Day as futures tick up — what investors watch next

Dow Jones pauses on Presidents Day as futures tick up — what investors watch next

U.S. markets were closed Monday for Presidents Day, with Dow futures edging higher in light trading. The Dow last finished at 49,500.93, S&P 500 at 6,836.17, and Nasdaq at 22,546.67. Investors await Federal Reserve minutes, GDP, and PCE inflation data this week. Brent crude settled at $68.65 a barrel.
February 16, 2026
Deere stock hits a 52-week high after-hours — what traders are watching next

Deere stock hits a 52-week high after-hours — what traders are watching next

Deere & Company shares climbed 3.2% to a record $612.69, marking a fourth straight gain ahead of its Feb. 19 earnings call. Venture One broke ground on a 1.2 million-square-foot facility for John Deere in Indiana, set to finish in early 2027. Caterpillar shares rose after Argus Research raised its price target to $820. U.S. stocks closed mostly flat following a strong January jobs report.
February 11, 2026