Truth Social Funds, a unit of Trump Media and Technology Group (DJT), filed applications to launch two exchange-traded funds: the Truth Social Cronos Yield Maximizer ETF and the Truth Social Bitcoin and Ether ETF. The products, in partnership with Crypto.com for custody and staking, aim to provide exposure to Cronos (CRO), Bitcoin, and Ethereum.

The Cronos ETF is designed to track CRO performance with staking and liquid staking exposure. The Bitcoin and Ether ETF will use a roughly 60-40 allocation of BTC and ETH, with staking rewards distributed to holders. The filings follow prior applications for a solo Bitcoin ETF and a crypto blue-chip ETF including BTC, ETH, Solana (SOL), XRP, and CRO.

The ETFs are advised by Yorkville America Equities, and shares of Trump Media closed at $10.98, up 0.9%, following the filings. The company's stock has declined about 39% over the past six months.

The January 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell to 2.4% annualized, below forecasts of 2.5%, its lowest level in nine months. Core inflation, excluding volatile food and energy, rose 2.5% year-over-year.

Food prices eased 2.1% YoY, with fresh fruit, eggs down 34%, while ground beef and roasted coffee rose 17%. Energy prices slowed, led by a 7.5% drop in gasoline, though electricity climbed 6.3% amid rising demand.

Housing costs rose 3% YoY, down from 3.2% in December, but softness may reflect data gaps from the October 2025 shutdown.

The Federal Reserve is likely to keep its benchmark rate unchanged at the March 15-16 meeting, despite inflation edging closer to its 2% target. PCE, the Fed’s preferred gauge, remains near 3%, and officials will closely monitor labor market stability. Oxford Economics forecasts two rate cuts in 2026, at June and September meetings.

Natural Alternatives International Inc. (NAII) reported a net loss of $2.6 million for fiscal second quarter ended February 1, 2026, with a loss of 42 cents per share. Revenue for the period totaled $34.8 million. The results reflect continued pressure in the nutritional supplements segment, with the company maintaining its focus on cost optimization and new product launches to support future growth.

U.S. stocks steadied on Friday, February 13, 2026, as inflation data eased and Treasury yields declined, offsetting concerns over AI-driven disruption.

The S&P 500 rose 3.41 points, or 0.1%, to 6,836.17.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 48.95 points, or 0.1%, to 49,500.93.

The Nasdaq Composite fell 50.48 points, or 0.2%, to 22,546.67.

The Russell 2000 index rose 30.87 points, or 1.2%, to 2,646.70.

Weekly gains were modest: S&P 500 -1.4% (-96.13 pts), Dow -1.2% (-614.74 pts), Nasdaq -2.1% (-484.54 pts), Russell 2000 -0.9% (-23.64 pts).

Year-to-date performance: S&P 500 -0.1% (-9.33 pts), Dow +3% (+1,437.64 pts), Nasdaq -3% (-695.32 pts), Russell 2000 +6.6% (+164.79 pts).

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon stated on February 13, 2026, that young workers will remain a core part of the firm despite the rise of AI, even as automation may reduce the number of roles needed. Solomon emphasized that professional services require motivated individuals to serve clients, with the focus of work shifting rather than the need for people.

The broader labor context shows that 22- to 27-year-old college graduates have a 5.6% unemployment rate, compared to about 3.1% for all graduates in December 2025, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Economists attribute this tighter job market more to post-2021 and 2022 hiring booms followed by workforce cuts than to AI-driven automation.

Figure TECHNOLOGY (NASDAQ: FIG) confirmed a data breach on February 13, 2026, following a social engineering attack that compromised a limited number of files. The company is collaborating with impacted individuals and offering free credit monitoring to those who receive notice. ShinyHunters, a hacker group responsible for a campaign targeting Okta users, took responsibility and published 2.5GB of allegedly stolen data, including names, addresses, dates of birth, and phone numbers. Other Okta-linked victims in the same campaign include Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania.

Exact Sciences Corp. (EXAS) reported a fourth-quarter loss of $86 million, or 45 cents per share, with adjusted non-GAAP loss at 21 cents per share. Results missed Wall Street expectations; the average of four Zacks analyst estimates was breakeven on a per-share basis. Revenue for the quarter totaled $878.4 million, exceeding forecasts of $860.6 million. Year-over-year, the company posted a loss of $207.9 million, or $1.10 per share, with revenue of $3.25 billion.

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Farmer Brothers Co. (FARM) reported a loss of $4.9 million for fiscal Q2 ended February 2, 2026.

On a per-share basis, the company posted an earnings per share (EPS) loss of 22 cents.

Revenue for the quarter totaled $88.9 million.

Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) shares posted their longest consecutive losing streak since July 2006, closing the week 9 days in the red. The stock is down 18% over the stretch, erasing about $463 billion in market value and reaching its lowest close since May. The decline follows the company's announcement of $200 billion in capital expenditures this year on data centers and chips, intensifying investor concern over potential negative cash flow and high spending on AI initiatives. The four largest AI-spending tech companies—Amazon, Alphabet (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), and Meta (META)—are forecasting about $650 billion in combined capital expenditures in 2026, which has pressured the Nasdaq 100 Index (down 3.2% in February). AMZN shares are down 17% this month, the largest monthly percentage drop since April 2022.

January CPI rose 0.2% month-over-month, down from 0.3% in December, with the annual rate easing to 2.4%. The softer-than-expected inflation strengthened expectations of a potential Fed rate cut as early as June and lifted Treasuries as yields fell, supporting equities.

Among impacted stocks: RadNet (RKD) shares are volatile, with 14 moves greater than 5% in the past year. A key positive factor was comments from New York Fed President John Williams suggesting further rate cuts are possible, increasing FedWatch probability from 39% to over 73% as of late January. Since the start of 2026, RadNet is down 1.7% and trades at $69.77, 17.4% below its 52-week high of $84.48.

Enterprise software leveraging generative AI has gained traction, with high-quality tech and healthcare names seeing broader market gains.

U.S. stocks closed little changed on February 13, 2026, as broader market weakness continued. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1% to 38,450.76, the S&P 500 dropped 0.2% to 4,672.18, and the Nasdaq Composite closed 0.3% lower at 15,234.56. The week ended sharply lower, with major indexes posting weekly declines of 1.8%, 1.5%, and 2.1%, respectively. Federal Reserve policy remains a key focus as investorsawait upcoming minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee meeting scheduled for February 14, 2026.

Friday's closing trade saw gains expire as stocks capitulated to post weekly declines, tempered by a January CPI reading that cooled inflation. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) ended slightly flat; the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) gained 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) fell 0.2%. The Dow and S&P 500 lost more than 1% for the week, while the Nasdaq declined over 2%.

Data showed a 0.2% monthly price rise and 2.4% annual inflation, shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy. A majority of traders now anticipate a June 25-point cut, with two cuts by year-end still likely, though the probability of additional reductions is rising.

Fears of AI disruption pressured "old economy" sectors and tech, with all seven Magnificent Seven megacaps lower. Applied Materials (AMAT) outperformed with a robust AI outlook, while Pinterest (PINS) fell on softer revenue and AI-related risks. Rivian (RIVN) surged over 25% on better-than-expected Q4 results and delivery readiness of the R2; Moderna (MRNA) rose 10% on stronger-than-estimated quarterly sales of its Covid vaccine.

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee indicated further Federal Reserve interest rate cuts are possible if inflation continues to trend toward the 2% target, emphasizing the need for additional inflation improvement and a stable labor market.

The January CPI showed a 2.4% year-over-year price increase, with core prices up 2.5%. Goods prices, including tariff impacts, appear under control, but services inflation remains high and persistent, with Goolsbee suggesting it may be transitory.

He noted the Fed has room to cut rates further before reaching a neutral level. As of February 13, 2026, CME data shows a 90% probability the Fed will hold rates at its March 18 meeting.

January CPI rose 0.2% month-over-month, down from 0.3% in December, with the annual rate easing to 2.4%. This cooled inflation supports expectations the Federal Reserve may begin cutting interest rates as early as June 2026, sending Treasuries higher and提振ing equities.

Among impacted stocks: Amphastar Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: AMPS) gained 8.2% YTD despite a Neutral rating and a $30 price target from Bank of America after guidance for iron sucrose and glucagon sales was revised down, moderating growth from double-digits to high-single to low-double digits. AMPS closed at $28.63, 11.3% below its 52-week high of $32.29 as of February 13, 2026.

After a softer-than-expected January CPI rise of 0.2% (annual rate 2.4%)—below forecasts—market expectations shifted toward an early potential Fed rate cut in June. The data sent Treasuries higher and lifted high-quality retailers, including Burlington (BURL), which posted a 1.6% gain in early 2026 as volatility spiked.

Burlington beat Q4 2024 guidance with 6% comps, exceeding a 0%-2% forecast, and guidance for 2025 calls for 6%-8% sales growth and up to 2% comps. However, management remains cautious amid economic uncertainty. A $1,000 investment in BURL is up to $1,151 year-to-date, with shares near a 52-week high of $318.49 at $303.05 per share.

U.S. President Trump confirmed the Navy is shifting the USS Gerald R. Ford from the Caribbean to the Middle East, bringing the region to two carrier battle groups. The USS Abraham Lincoln and three guided-missile destroyers reached the Middle East weeks ago.

The move, announced Feb 13, 2026, is a deterrent should U.S.-Iran negotiations collapse. Additional forces, including guided-missile destroyers, fighters, and reconnaissance aircraft, have been reassigned to the region. The Ford-class carrier, already at sea since June 2025, will deploy for an extended period, with a typical carrier deployment lasting about nine months.

Aircraft aboard the Ford include F/A-18 Hornets, E-2 Hawkeye预警 aircraft, and guided-missile destroyers such as the USS Normandy, USS Thomas Hudner, USS Ramage, USS Carney, and USS Roosevelt. The Southern Command emphasized its focus on operations in the Western Hemisphere, indicating the Caribbean deployment will continue.

PAMT CORP (PAMT) reported a fourth-quarter loss of $29.3 million, or $1.40 per share, with adjusted losses at 45 cents per share. Revenue for the quarter totaled $141.3 million. For the year, the company had a loss of $52.6 million, or $2.48 per share, on revenue of $598.1 million. The results reflect continued pressure in the trucking sector amid evolving regulatory and operational challenges.

January CPI rose 0.2% month-over-month, below forecasts, with the annual rate easing to 2.4%. The softer inflation data supports expectations the Federal Reserve may begin cutting interest rates as early as June, driving Treasuries higher and calming Wall Street despite sectoral volatility.

Data released February 13, 2026, indicates lower inflation is a key prerequisite for easing, generally supportive of equities. Notably, Designer Brands (DSI) shares surged as revised guidance for 2025 due to a weak Q1, exacerbated by macro headwinds and softer consumer sentiment, returned to its 52-week high of $8.60 from December 2025. DSI is up 1.4% YTD and trades at $7.24, 15.8% below its 52-week high.

U.S. Treasuries extended gains on January 2026 CPI data that lagged expectations, suggesting inflation may moderate. The annual rate for the 12-month period rose to 4.2% from 3.9% in December 2025, while the 12-month core PCE price index increased by 4.0%, slightly below the 4.1% expected. The weaker-than-anticipated readings supported a dovish tone in Federal Reserve policy discussions for February. Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year yield closing at 3.82%, down 4bp from the prior day.