Daily Market News: February 13, 2026

Last updated: February 13, 2026

📰 Today’s Market Headlines

• Stock market news for Feb.12, 2026

  Investors sought safety in more defensive areas of the market. Walmart and Coca-Cola shares were up 3.8% and 0.5%, respectively. Consumer staples and utilities led the gains among S&P 500 sectors, rising more than 1% each.

• Stock market today: Live updates

  Major U.S. averages dropped on Thursday as fears around artificial intelligence disruption spread across the market.

• Stock Market Today, Feb. 12: AI Fears Slam Markets as Nasdaq Drops 2% | The Motley Fool

  On Feb. 12, 2026, a fresh wave of AI launches rattled Wall Street as investors questioned how much automation could disrupt real estate, logistics, and other industries. Markets traded lower today as AI-related selling took its toll.

• Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for February 12 – Bloomberg

  Prices buckled across several asset classes as concern about tech profits and weakness in commodities sent stocks down the most in over three weeks. Gold and silver tumbled as traders plowed money into the perceived safety of bonds.

• Markets News, Feb. 12, 2026: Dow Sheds 670 Points as Tech Sell-Off Sends Stock Indexes Lower; Apple, AppLovin Shares Drop

  Markets News, Feb. 2, 2026: Stock Indexes End Sharply Higher to Begin February; Dow Adds 515 Points, S&P 500 Just Misses Record

• Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for February 13 – Bloomberg

  Send a tip to our reporters · … AM UTC · Save · Stocks fluctuated as a selloff fueled by artificial-intelligence concerns lost steam and traders turned their attention to key US inflation data….

• Stock Market News for Feb 12, 2026

  According to CME Group’s Fed Watch tool, markets are pricing in a 93.6% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut in June. Additional economic data due later this week may provide further clarity on the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. U.S. commercial crude oil inventories (excluding those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) increased by 8.5 million barrels for the week ended Feb. 6. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days.

• Stock Market Live February 12, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Could See Higher Highs – 24/7 Wall St.

  Even as the market dives, Micron Technologies (NASDAQ: MU) is rocketing higher. All after CFO Mark Murphy addressed “inaccurate reporting”… … Investors are still shrugging off trade war fears and the fact that the U.S. government is …

📊 What Analysts Are Watching

• Earnings reports from major tech companies
• Federal Reserve commentary on interest rates
• Economic data releases including jobs report
• Sector rotation between growth and value

💡 What This Means For Investors

Understanding the drivers behind daily market movements helps inform longer-term investment decisions. Focus on fundamentals while monitoring sentiment shifts. Key sectors to watch today include technology, energy, and healthcare.

Disclosure: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before investing.