Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures falter after AI-stoked sell-off with CPI inflation on deck

February 13, 2026

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures falter after AI-stoked sell-off with CPI inflation on deck

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US stock futures trod water on Friday, looking for a footing after a broad market sell-off as Wall Street waited for the latest reading on consumer inflation for a steer on the path of interest rates.

Contracts on the S&P 500 (ES=F) traded flat, while those on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) nudged up 0.1%.

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) edged down 0.1% to eye a third day of losses.

Caution remains after a day of heavy selling for stocks on Thursday as fears about AI disruption spilled into sectors such as real estate, transportation, and software.

Techs got pummeled as with all seven of the “Magnificent Seven” megacaps finishing lower.

Apple (AAPL) sank 5% for its steepest one-day drop since April 2025. Yahoo Finance reports.

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🏈 DraftKings stock slides premarket after 2026 forecast misses, prediction markets spend in focus

DraftKings shares fell about 15% in premarket trading on Friday, setting the stock up for a steep drop after the online sports-betting company laid out a 2026 forecast that disappointed investors.

The move comes after DraftKings closed down 4.3% on Thursday at $25.16, extending a three-session losing streak in a broader down day for U.S. stocks.

The shares are down about 53% from their 52-week high, according to market data. TechStock² reports.


🚀 Fastly stock jumps again in premarket after upbeat 2026 outlook, what to watch for FSLY

Fastly, Inc. climbed another 5.1% in premarket trading Friday, reaching $16.86 after soaring 72.3% on Thursday. FSLY shares closed the previous session at $16.04.

Fastly operates a content delivery network, with servers positioned to keep data near users for quicker site and app loading, and also offers security tools that guard web traffic.

As AI systems scour the internet for information, investors think that surge in web traffic may be making its way into Fastly’s results. TechStock² reports.


🛍️ Pinterest stock price sinks 20% in premarket after weak revenue outlook

Pinterest Inc shares tumbled roughly 20% to $14.80 before the bell on Friday, after the company delivered a revenue forecast that missed expectations. The stock had closed Thursday at $18.54.

The guide sharpens a basic question for online ad players: will retailers keep spending, or have they started guarding their margins and cutting back?

Pinterest is closely tied to shopping intent, so any shifts in budgets hit it quickly.

Investors want to see AI features actually boost ad results and deliver more consistent growth, not just drive up expenses.

Miss an upcoming quarter, and the market usually pulls the plug on patience. TechStock² reports.


🧠 Applied Materials stock price in focus: AMAT outlook beats estimates as export settlement hangs over open

Applied Materials faces another round in premarket action after issuing better-than-expected second-quarter revenue and profit forecasts late Thursday.

Shares finished down 3.4% to $328.39 in the regular session.

The numbers here aren’t just about Applied.

As a bellwether for wafer-fab equipment, what Applied signals on guidance tends to echo through the entire sector.

These are the tools chipmakers need for building out faster processors and memory. TechStock² reports.


🤖 Algorhythm Holdings (RIME) stock price jumps in premarket as SemiCab AI freight claim keeps traders on edge

Algorhythm Holdings Inc jumped 16.7% to $1.26 ahead of Friday’s open, extending Thursday’s wild ride that saw the stock rally 29.9% to finish at $1.08.

The previous session brought heavy action; shares whipsawed from $0.83 to $1.51 on roughly 50.5 million traded.

What started as a microcap rally has spilled out, catching up the broader market amid an AI-fueled shakeup in transport stocks.

On Thursday, the Russell 3000 Trucking Index dropped 6.6%. Shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide and Landstar System tumbled, with investors trying to gauge how accelerated automation might hit margins and pricing power. TechStock² reports.


🧬 PTC Therapeutics pulls Translarna bid after FDA flags weak proof

PTC Therapeutics, Inc. closed lower on Thursday following the company’s decision to withdraw its New Drug Application for Translarna after receiving feedback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

PTC Therapeutics announced that it has withdrawn the New Drug Application (NDA) resubmission for Translarna (ataluren) intended for nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

The FDA indicated that the data in the NDA submission were unlikely to meet the agency’s threshold for substantial evidence of effectiveness. Benzinga reports.


⚡ Solaris Energy Infrastructure shares jump over 12% overnight, here’s why

Solaris Energy Infrastructure Inc. surged 12.26%, reaching $57.78 in after-hours trading on Thursday.

The stock closed the regular session at $51.47, down 4.21%, according to Benzinga Pro data.

Solaris Power Solutions LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Solaris Energy Infrastructure, entered into a Master Equipment Rental Agreement with Delaware-based limited liability company Hatchbo LLC on Thursday, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

Under the agreement, Solaris Power Solutions will provide over 500 megawatts of power generation equipment to support Hatchbo’s artificial intelligence computing needs at its data centers. Benzinga reports.

Top 5 Movers in Early Pre-Market

(All pricing and percent gains are based on Early Pre-Market from 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM Eastern Time)
Stock Analysis reports.


1) JDZG: JIADE Limited
Total gain: +52.07%

2) TPH: Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.
Total gain: +26.61%

3) CRSR: Corsair Gaming, Inc.
Total gain: +24.45%

4) RIVN: Rivian Automotive, Inc.
Total gain: +19.86%

5) ROKU: Roku, Inc.
Total gain: +16.18%

Yesterday’s Biggest Movers

The closing price of the top three market percent gainers trading near or above $3 on February 12.
Stock Analysis reports.

*All pricing and percent gains are based on regular market trading hours from 9:30am to 4:00pm Eastern Time

1) MGRT: Mega Fortune Company Limited
Total gain: +112.39%
The stock appeared to be moving on no notable news.

2) FSLY: Fastly, Inc.
Total gain: +72.29%
The company announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.
"Our fourth quarter results mark an inflection in Fastly’s growth as we achieved record revenue, gross margin, and operating profit,” said Kip Compton, CEO of Fastly. “In 2025 we made significant progress on Fastly’s transformation and delivered great results. As we look toward 2026, we anticipate continued momentum, with AI as an increasing tailwind for our business.” Businesswire reports.

3) GLTO: Galecto, Inc.
Total gain: +37.75%
The company announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 16,644,737 shares of its common stock, including the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase up to 2,171,052 additional shares, at a public offering price of $19.00 per share. The aggregate gross proceeds to Galecto from the offering were approximately $316.3 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses payable by Galecto. Globe Newswire reports.

Today’s Notable Earnings

*Estimate and Actual numbers represent Earnings Per Share in US Dollars


NWG: NatWest Group
Q4 2025
Before Market Open
Estimate: 0.360
Actual: 0.463

WEN: Wendy's
Q4 2025
Before Market Open
Estimate: 0.140
Actual: N/A

CCJ: Cameco
Q4 2025
Before Market Open
Estimate: 0.280
Actual: N/A

Today’s Economic Dates

Time (ET) / Report / Period

8:30 AM - Consumer price index - Jan.
8:30 AM - CPI year over year - N/A
8:30 AM - Core CPI - Jan.

Parting Thoughts

“In the stock market, survival is more important than return.”

– Shankar Sharma

Sourced in: Shankar Sharma interview – Moneycontrol.

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