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•  12 Feb 2026
 

•   AMAT  
   
  -1.72%
•   CSCO  
   
  -11.23%
•   GILD  
   
  -1.61%
•   LLY  
   
  +1.33%
•   MCD  
   
  +2.26%

$NVDA NVIDIA is back in focus as traders position ahead of its February 25 earnings report, with expectations building around the Rubin chip platform and the broader acceleration of agentic AI. Despite recent pressure, the stock remains in an uptrend as long-term AI infrastructure demand continues to anchor bullish sentiment.

$CSCO Cisco Systems pulled back after earnings failed to clear a high bar near record levels, but its unveiling of the Silicon One G300 chip targeting a $600 billion AI infrastructure opportunity keeps the strategic narrative intact. The move looks more like expectation reset than structural weakness.

$AMAT Applied Materials agreed to pay $252.5 million to settle a U.S. export probe tied to China, removing a lingering regulatory overhang. At the same time, a fresh price target hike to $400 reinforces confidence in semiconductor equipment demand as the stock maintains its uptrend.

$MCD McDonald gained attention after Mizuho lifted its price target to $325 while flagging longer-term uncertainty into 2026. Its value-driven positioning continues to resonate with consumers, supporting steady upside momentum.

$MSFT Microsoft is facing near-term skepticism over rising AI capital expenditures, yet bullish forecasts suggest meaningful upside into 2026 as Azure backlog growth and its OpenAI partnership strengthen its competitive moat.

$SNY Sanofi surprised the market by replacing CEO Paul Hudson with Belén Garijo, introducing leadership transition risk but also the possibility of strategic reset. Shares are trading sideways as investors reassess direction.

$PRCH Porch Group surged more than 20% in after-hours trading after delivering a strong fourth-quarter earnings beat, signaling improving fundamentals despite its broader downtrend.

$MH McGraw Hill jumped nearly 19% after hours following better-than-expected quarterly results and updated full-year guidance, a sharp reaction that could test the durability of its sideways structure.

$V Visa is seeing renewed interest as Lunar New Year travel to China rises under visa-free policies, though the stock remains in a technical downtrend as traders watch cross-border volume data closely.

$LLY Eli Lilly announced a $2.4 billion acquisition of Orna Therapeutics to expand its RNA pipeline, reinforcing its aggressive growth strategy while shares consolidate sideways.

$TM Toyota extended the deadline on its $35 billion privatization bid amid activist pressure, keeping restructuring plans alive while the stock continues to trade in an uptrend.

$TSLA Tesla is drawing scrutiny over its discount-focused communication strategy, with some investors questioning whether pricing headlines are overshadowing innovation, as shares remain in a downtrend.

$GILD Gilead Sciences rallied after strong fourth-quarter results, reigniting bullish momentum and keeping the stock firmly in an uptrend.

$WMT Walmart received a price target increase ahead of Q4 earnings, reinforcing its defensive appeal as consumer resilience remains a key theme.

$XOM Exxon Mobil saw its price target raised as analysts updated estimates, supporting continued strength in the energy space.

$META Meta Platforms is navigating geopolitical headlines after reports of attempted WhatsApp restrictions in Russia, yet the stock remains in an uptrend driven by AI monetization optimism.

$SHOP Shopify declined following earnings despite revenue strength, with valuation concerns keeping the stock in a downtrend.

$ZM Zoom Video is benefiting from renewed interest in growth tech names as digital expansion themes resurface, sustaining its upward momentum.

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