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Market Overview - The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all experienced declines for the week, marking their largest weekly losses since November, with the S&P 500 falling 1.39%, Nasdaq declining 2.1%, and Dow decreasing 1.23% [6][12] - Heavyweight technology and communications services stocks ended lower, contributing to market jitters ahead of the Presidents Day holiday [12][13] Inflation and Interest Rates - U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in January, leading traders to raise the probability of a 25 basis point interest-rate cut in June to 52.3% from 48.9% [12][13] Sector Performance - Large-cap tech stocks, particularly Nvidia and Apple, were significant drags on the S&P 500, while Applied Materials provided a strong boost with an 8.1% increase after positive revenue forecasts [8][12] - Defensive utilities and real estate sectors were the top gainers, with utilities up 2.69% and real estate up 1.48% [8][12] - The S&P 500 software and services index closed up 0.9%, contrasting with a 0.5% decline in the tech sector [6][12] Market Sentiment - Market sentiment remains cautious, with predictions of choppy trading ahead due to the upcoming U.S. midterm elections and the anticipated transition of Fed Chair Jerome Powell to Kevin Warsh [7][12] - Historical trends indicate that market volatility often accompanies Fed leadership changes during midterm years [7] Trading Activity - Advancing issues outnumbered decliners on both the NYSE and Nasdaq, with a ratio of 2.57-to-1 on the NYSE and 1.92-to-1 on the Nasdaq [10][11] - The S&P 500 recorded 34 new 52-week highs and 6 new lows, with a total of 18.61 billion shares traded, below the 20.75 billion moving average for the last 20 sessions [11][12]

Applied Materials (AMAT) reported its Q1 earnings on February 12. The earnings beat consensus estimates for adjusted EPS and revenue, and the stock is trading 10% higher at the time of writing, Friday morning, Feb. 13, according to Yahoo Finance. The supplier of semiconductor and semiconductor-related fabrication equipment reported revenue of $7 billion, a 2% year-over-year decline, yet the earnings report got investors excited and prompted Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya to raise his price target for ...

Core Insights - Maverick Capital Ltd. established long positions in Google C, Applied Materials, Boston Scientific, Visa, and Camden Property during the fourth quarter [1] - The firm increased its holdings in TSMC, NVIDIA, GFL Environment, and Carvana [1] - Maverick Capital completely exited positions in Kenvue, US Bancorp, AMD, Danaher, and Insmed [1] - The company reduced its stakes in Nubank, Disney, Merit Medical, Acadia Health, and Sherwin-Williams [1] - The firm maintains significant positions in NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon, TSMC, and Google C [1]

Market - US stock market closed mixed on February 14, with all three major indices recording weekly declines. The Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 fell by 1.23%, 2.1%, and 1.39% respectively, as investors weighed the impact of artificial intelligence across various industries and noted that the core CPI for January hit a nearly five-year low [2][4]. - In the top 20 stocks by trading volume, Applied Materials surged by 8.08% after providing a strong revenue forecast, while Nvidia dropped by 2.23% due to procurement issues from Samsung and SK Hynix [3][46]. - Popular Chinese stocks showed mixed performance, with Alibaba down by 2.05% and Tencent Music up by 4.52%. The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index fell by 0.1% [4][47]. Company - SpaceX is considering a dual-class share structure for its upcoming IPO to maintain Elon Musk's control, similar to a previous strategy used for Tesla. The company, which recently acquired AI startup xAI, is expected to have a valuation exceeding $1.5 trillion [19][43]. - OpenAI has been selected to participate in a US military challenge to develop voice-controlled drone swarm software, collaborating with two defense tech firms. This initiative is part of a $100 million challenge announced by the Department of Defense [20][43]. - Goldman Sachs launched a new stock basket aimed at companies that are less likely to be replaced by AI, betting on firms that require physical execution or are protected by regulatory barriers [22][43]. - Castle Investment's three flagship funds saw a 22% decline in net profits, attributed to high employee compensation costs amid a competitive talent market, despite a 4% increase in operational costs [23][43]. - The US has eased energy sanctions on Venezuela, allowing companies like Chevron and BP to operate in the oil and gas sector, which could lead to new investments [24][43]. - Meta plans to add facial recognition technology to its smart glasses, allowing users to identify people through an AI assistant, despite previous concerns over privacy and ethical implications [27][43].

Market Overview - Stocks are higher due to cooler than expected inflation data, although there has been a recent sell-off [1][2] - The Nasdaq composite and S&P 500 are up, with real estate, healthcare, and utilities leading the gains as investors rotate away from tech [2] - Walmart reached an all-time high, while Visa, Nvidia, and Apple saw declines [3] Inflation and Economic Indicators - January's consumer price index (CPI) showed slower inflation, the lowest since May, with improvements in food and energy prices [6][7] - Services inflation remains high, indicating persistent inflationary pressures [7][22] - The unemployment rate dropped to 4.3%, with job growth concentrated in healthcare and social assistance sectors [9][10] Federal Reserve Outlook - Chicago Fed President Austin Goulby emphasizes the need for more progress on inflation before considering further rate cuts [28][29] - Core inflation is projected to remain around 3%, which is above the Fed's target [30][31] - The Fed is cautious about making premature rate cuts, focusing on actual inflation and employment data [21][26] Sector Performance - Semiconductor and software stocks are showing mixed performance after a recent sell-off [4][5] - Defensive sectors like consumer staples and utilities are gaining traction as investors seek stability amid market volatility [57] - AI disruption fears are impacting various industries, including transportation and real estate, as companies adapt to new technologies [51][52] Company Highlights - Rivian reported better-than-expected Q4 results, achieving its first annual gross profit and strong guidance for future vehicle deliveries [63][64] - Applied Materials, a major supplier of chipmaking equipment, has seen significant stock gains due to increased demand driven by AI investments [70][71] - American Superconductor is focusing on enhancing grid reliability and power quality to meet rising electricity demands [81][82]

机构观点 富国银行、Evercore ISI和美国银行等机构在财报发布后上调目标价或重申乐观评级。富国银行分析师 乔.夸特罗奇指出，公司指引"远超预期"，并强调其在DRAM、先进封装等关键领域的领导地位将推动 市场份额提升。美国银行分析师维韦克阿里亚将目标价上调至420美元，认为应用材料在AI驱动的资本 开支周期中处于优势位置。 行业政策与环境 经济观察网应用材料(AMAT)在2026年2月13日股价上涨8.08%，收于354.91美元，创下历史新高，主要 受以下因素驱动： 业绩经营情况 公司于2月12日盘后公布的2026财年第一季度财报显示，营收70.1亿美元，高于市场预期的68.7亿美元； 非GAAP每股收益2.38美元，远超分析师预期的2.21美元。更关键的是，公司对第二季度的营收指引中 值为76.5亿美元(区间71.5-81.5亿美元)，非GAAP每股收益指引中值为2.64美元(区间2.44-2.84美元)，均 显著高于市场预期。管理层预计2026年半导体设备业务收入增速将超过20%，远超华尔街此前11%的共 识预期。 行业状况 首席执行官加里迪克森指出，AI计算领域的投资加速推动了对高性能芯片的需求 ...

U.S. equity markets extended their slide on Friday, February 13, 2026, as a deepening sell-off in the technology sector overshadowed a surprisingly cool inflation report. Despite data showing that price pressures are easing faster than economists anticipated, investor anxiety regarding the long-term profitability of artificial intelligence (AI) and a significant technical setback for the world’s largest company sent major indexes into the red for a second consecutive session.Major Market Indexes Performance ...

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I'm a full-time investor with a strong focus on the tech sector. I graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with Distinction, major in Finance. I'm also a proud lifetime member of the Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society. My core values are: Excellence, Integrity, Transparency, & Respect. I always, to the best of my ability, hold true to these values which I believe are key for long-term success. I would like to invite all of my readers to leave their constructive criticism and feedback ...