United States: Daily Stock Market Performance Insight - February 13, 2026

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Daily Gainers
3,231
Daily Losers
1,613
Average Return
1.07%
Total Stocks
5,289
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Market Cap Daily Gainers Daily Losers Average Return Total Stocks
Mega Cap 31 25 0.30% 56
Large Cap 539 193 1.14% 740
Mid Cap 675 284 1.09% 966
Small Cap 299 143 0.80% 447
Market Sentiment Daily Streak Top Gainers/Losers Most Active Sector Performance

Mixed Signals: Inflation Cools, Tech Faces AI Reorganization

Market Sentiment: mixed
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Importance Score: 5/10

Reasoning

The news presents a mix of positive signals (cooling inflation, falling yields) and negative ones (tech sector struggles, housing decline, risk appetite decrease), indicating a complex market situation. The significant sector rotation and AI-driven volatility warrant a high importance score.

Key Takeaway

While cooling inflation and falling Treasury yields provide a supportive macro backdrop, a sharp contraction in investor risk appetite is fueling a brutal reorganization of the technology sector based on perceived AI vulnerability.

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  • The U.S. market experienced a fragmented recovery on Friday, February 13, 2026, following a week of heightened volatility. The S&P 500 added 3.41 points to close at 6,836.17, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 48.95 points to 49,500.93. Conversely, the Nasdaq composite fell 50.48 points to 22,546.67 as the tech sector struggled to stabilize after Thursday's 2 percent plunge. Inflation data offered a significant catalyst for rate-cut optimism. January Consumer Price Index figures came in at 0.2 percent month-over-month and 2.4 percent annually, both below consensus estimates and marking the lowest annual rate since May 2025. This cooling inflation led the 10-year Treasury yield to drop from 4.18 percent to 4.05 percent. However, this macro positivity was tempered by a dismal housing report, with existing home sales plunging 8.4 percent in January to a 3.91 million annual rate, the lowest since late 2023.

  • A thematic shift in risk appetite is underway, sliding to a four-month low of plus 13 percent from January's plus 41 percent. Investors are now aggressively differentiating between artificial intelligence winners and losers. While Applied Materials surged 8.1 percent on strong profits, companies like Cisco Systems and AppLovin plummeted 12.3 percent and nearly 20 percent, respectively, on fears of AI disruption. Even market leader Nvidia saw a 2.2 percent decline on Friday. Meanwhile, insider confidence remains high in select pockets, with Mattel seeing a 1.01 million dollar purchase by its CEO and Prospect Capital rising 4.3 percent after a 2.75 million dollar insider buy.

  • Investors should brace for continued sector rotation into industrials and energy. While the cooling CPI supports a broader market floor, the sharp 14.5 percent drop in trucking stocks like C.H. Robinson highlights how AI-related anxiety is spreading beyond software. The divergence in crypto is notable, with Coinbase rallying 9.5 percent on dip-buying even as MicroStrategy reported a 12.4 billion dollar net loss due to digital asset impairments.

Daily Streak Leaders for February 13, 2026

Stock Streak Streak Return
5 days ↑ 11.59%

T-Mobile US shows promise with a 5-day winning streak (196.71 → 219.50), delivering 11.6% gains. With 24.3B revenue generating only 2.1B profit (8.6% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
3 days ↑ 7.62%

UnitedHealth gains traction with a 3-day winning streak (272.44 → 293.19), delivering 7.6% gains. With 113.2B revenue generating only 2.5B profit (2.2% margin) in Qtr ending Sep 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
9 days ↓ -18.85%

Amazon.com struggles to find footing after a 9-day decline (244.98 → 198.79), down 18.9%. Weak margins on 155.7B revenue with only 17.1B profit (11.0% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
5 days ↓ -5.85%
9 days ↑ 8.41%

Kenvue shows consistent strength with a 9-day winning streak (17.25 → 18.70), delivering 8.4% gains. With 3.8B revenue generating only 398.0M profit (10.6% margin) in Qtr ending Sep 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
7 days ↑ 21.62%

Vistra builds on success with a 7-day winning streak (141.00 → 171.49), delivering 21.6% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 5.0B revenue generating 652.0M net profit (13.1% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Sep 2025.
6 days ↓ -11.30%

Jack Henry navigates difficult waters with a 6-day decline (176.66 → 156.69), down 11.3%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 615.4M revenue generating 127.6M profit (20.7% margin) as of Qtr ending Jun 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.
5 days ↓ -12.53%

Chewy encounters challenges with a 5-day decline (27.70 → 24.23), down 12.5%. Weak margins on 3.1B revenue with only 62.4M profit (2.0% margin) in Qtr ending Apr 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
13 days ↑ 24.26%

Trinity Industries dominates the market with an impressive a 13-day winning streak (28.23 → 35.08), delivering 24.3% gains. With 585.4M revenue generating only 27.1M profit (4.6% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
13 days ↑ 13.56%

Brady continues its remarkable run with a 13-day winning streak (84.83 → 96.33), delivering 13.6% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 405.3M revenue generating 53.9M net profit (13.3% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Oct 2025.
7 days ↓ -19.74%
6 days ↓ -27.95%

Huron Consulting navigates difficult waters with a 6-day decline (174.00 → 125.36), down 28.0%. Weak margins on 404.1M revenue with only 24.5M profit (6.1% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
6 days ↑ 102.76%

Nektar Therapeutics builds on success with a 6-day winning streak (35.18 → 71.33), delivering 102.8% gains. Despite 11.8M in revenue and - 35.5M loss (-301.3% margin) as of Qtr ending Sep 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.
6 days ↑ 20.20%

Universal Technical shows consistent strength with a 6-day winning streak (25.25 → 30.35), delivering 20.2% gains. With 222.4M revenue generating only 18.8M profit (8.4% margin) in Qtr ending Sep 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
14 days ↓ -34.46%

Certara faces persistent headwinds with a 14-day decline (10.10 → 6.62), down 34.5%. Weak margins on 106.0M revenue with only 4.7M profit (4.5% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
7 days ↓ -28.11%

First Advantage sees continued selling pressure through a 7-day decline (13.20 → 9.49), down 28.1%. Weak margins on 390.6M revenue with only 308,000 profit (0.1% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

United States Market Daily Gainers & Losers: February 13, 2026

Top United States Stock Gainers (February 13, 2026)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$364.95 $354.91 8.08% 15.7M 15.7M
$285.63 $293.19 3.10% 10.3M 10.3M
$74.38 $76.85 2.47% 42.9M 42.9M
$159.25 $160.14 2.34% 18.6M 18.6M
$216.27 $219.50 2.25% 8.3M 8.3M
$17.77 $17.73 26.64% 127.7M 127.7M
$63.19 $68.73 18.87% 8.6M 8.6M
$153.70 $164.32 16.46% 32.3M 32.3M
$89.86 $98.01 9.23% 20.5M 20.5M
$32.31 $34.11 8.98% 21.5M 21.5M
$46.33 $46.37 26.80% 22.3M 22.3M
$81.50 $93.00 16.13% 14.2M 14.2M
$16.09 $18.26 13.84% 55.3M 55.3M
$39.17 $39.70 10.80% 4.0M 4.0M
$59.57 $56.63 10.03% 6.3M 6.3M
$3.30 $4.11 25.69% 699.8K 699.8K
$8.31 $8.89 7.89% 4.7M 4.7M
$31.95 $34.26 7.23% 1.4M 1.4M
$15.35 $16.32 7.16% 1.8M 1.8M
$28.49 $30.35 6.90% 1.3M 1.3M

Biggest United States Stock Losers (February 13, 2026)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$323.83 $314.08 -3.12% 11.7M 11.7M
$262.01 $255.78 -2.27% 56.2M 56.2M
$187.48 $182.81 -2.21% 161.6M 161.6M
$329.85 $325.17 -1.81% 18.4M 18.4M
$815.00 $802.13 -1.77% 2.0M 2.0M
$14.33 $15.42 -16.83% 69.0M 69.0M
$21.55 $21.76 -13.51% 65.8M 65.8M
$39.40 $38.71 -12.78% 7.5M 7.5M
$136.67 $125.17 -11.46% 8.7M 8.7M
$156.38 $149.30 -8.04% 6.1M 6.1M
$71.63 $55.95 -21.91% 5.0M 5.0M
$74.33 $66.90 -18.25% 4.2M 4.2M
$50.51 $51.32 -17.62% 18.4M 18.4M
$13.26 $12.59 -15.05% 9.2M 9.2M
$8.00 $7.25 -14.00% 22.1M 22.1M
$30.18 $27.96 -13.01% 1.3M 1.3M
$12.54 $10.99 -12.29% 3.6M 3.6M
$38.95 $36.60 -9.96% 1.4M 1.4M
$10.50 $9.49 -9.62% 2.7M 2.7M
$22.37 $20.50 -8.36% 2.3M 2.3M

Most Active United States Stocks on February 13, 2026

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$187.48 $182.81 -2.21% 161.6M 161.6M
$45.76 $46.79 0.67% 69.6M 69.6M
$198.88 $198.79 -0.41% 66.2M 66.2M
$262.01 $255.78 -2.27% 56.2M 56.2M
$414.31 $417.44 0.09% 51.4M 51.4M
$17.77 $17.73 26.64% 127.7M 127.7M
$13.88 $14.12 0.86% 87.4M 87.4M
$4.24 $4.13 -3.28% 76.1M 76.1M
$14.33 $15.42 -16.83% 69.0M 69.0M
$21.55 $21.76 -13.51% 65.8M 65.8M
$6.01 $6.54 8.46% 98.0M 98.0M
$1.85 $1.89 3.85% 84.2M 84.2M
$9.27 $9.31 3.79% 56.5M 56.5M
$16.09 $18.26 13.84% 55.3M 55.3M
$3.83 $3.78 -1.31% 51.5M 51.5M
$2.12 $2.14 3.38% 37.9M 37.9M
$7.09 $7.48 2.89% 19.2M 19.2M
$8.13 $8.02 1.65% 16.6M 16.6M
$3.60 $3.49 -2.51% 16.0M 16.0M
$8.38 $8.30 -0.84% 15.4M 15.4M

United States Sector Performance on February 13, 2026

Technology

2.47%
720 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: AMAT +8.08%
Large Cap: IONQ +8.98%
Mid Cap: FSLY +13.84%
Small Cap: ICHR +6.46%

Energy

2.39%
190 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: CVX +0.73%
Large Cap: ENB +3.94%
Mid Cap: SEI +10.03%
Small Cap: SOC +7.89%

Basic Materials

1.75%
241 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: LIN +1.72%
Large Cap: HL +8.19%
Mid Cap: SSRM +8.41%
Small Cap: NEXA +6.04%

Utilities

1.74%
92 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: NRG +6.52%
Mid Cap: FLNC +5.85%
Small Cap: XIFR +1.31%

Consumer Defensive

1.55%
224 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: COST +1.96%
Large Cap: ACI +3.57%
Mid Cap: ELF +9.65%
Small Cap: UTI +6.90%

Industrials

1.12%
643 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: CAT +2.10%
Large Cap: CHRW +4.91%
Mid Cap: PSIX +6.53%
Small Cap: AMSC +7.23%

Real Estate

0.94%
256 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: CBRE +4.42%
Mid Cap: HPP +7.87%
Small Cap: CIM +6.18%

Communication Services

0.70%
222 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: TMUS +2.25%
Large Cap: NBIS +9.23%
Mid Cap: LUMN +4.88%
Small Cap: SBET +4.74%

Financial Services

0.60%
862 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: MS +1.84%
Large Cap: COIN +16.46%
Mid Cap: HASI +10.80%
Small Cap: AMRK +5.56%

Consumer Cyclical

0.53%
523 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: HD +0.21%
Large Cap: RIVN +26.64%
Mid Cap: TPH +26.80%
Small Cap: QRTEA +25.69%

Healthcare

0.40%
1031 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: UNH +3.10%
Large Cap: DXCM +7.59%
Mid Cap: ICLR +16.13%
Small Cap: SEPN +6.75%

Data is updated regularly. Daily performance is calculated based on closing prices.