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Daily US Market Close Briefing

Daily US Market Close Briefing

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 [Updated daily at 7 AM KST] AI-powered, fact-checked analysis of US stock market close. What moved the markets overnight? Using cutting-edge LangGraph technology, we analyze vast news data and market indicators with fact-checking to deliver key insights. Investment Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. All investment decisions are your own responsibility.© 2026 Stock Daily. All rights reserved. Economics Personal Finance Politics & Government
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  • 2026.2.13 US Market Close | Tech stocks drop on hot CPI report as small caps surge

    2026.2.13 US Market Close | Tech stocks drop on hot CPI report as small caps surge
    Feb 13 2026
    On February 13, the US stock market closed mixed as a hotter-than-expected January Consumer Price Index (CPI) report led to a divergence among the major indices. Fading hopes for a near-term rate cut put pressure on tech stocks, while a resilient economy fueled a rally in small-cap stocks, creating a clear split in the market. Major Index Performance - Dow Jones: +0.1% - Edged higher despite weakness in the tech sector. - S&P 500: +0.05% - Closed with a slight gain. - Nasdaq: -0.22% - Declined as rate cut expectations receded following a 0.3% monthly core CPI reading that topped forecasts. - Russell 2000: +1.18% - Surged as capital rotated from big tech into small-cap stocks. Key Market Movers - Hot CPI Delays Rate Cut Hopes: The January Core CPI rose 0.3% month-over-month, exceeding market forecasts of 0.2%. This fueled concerns that the Fed might postpone rate cuts until June or later. - Tech vs. Small-Cap Divergence: While the Nasdaq fell under the weight of interest rate concerns, the Russell 2000 jumped 1.18%, indicating a shift of funds into overlooked small-cap stocks supported by a robust economy. - A 'Fundamentals-Driven' Market Takes Hold: With the market's overall direction uncertain, investors are increasingly focusing on individual company earnings. This led to extreme divergence in stock performance, with companies reporting strong earnings surging while those with disappointing results plunged. - Microsoft's Growth vs. Regulatory Risks: The company showed strong growth, with its cloud division surging 39% on AI demand. However, an FTC antitrust investigation and a $28.9 billion tax dispute weighed on the stock. Key Stock Movements - Applied Materials (AMAT): Surged over 13% after delivering earnings and guidance that beat market expectations, driven by strong demand for AI chips. - Rivian (RIVN): Soared more than 20% after announcing a vehicle delivery forecast for the year that surpassed market projections. - Pinterest (PINS): Plunged over 12% after reporting Q4 revenue that missed estimates and providing disappointing Q1 guidance. - Microsoft (MSFT): Fell 0.74%, closing slightly lower as the company's strong AI-driven growth was offset by concerns over the FTC's antitrust probe.
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    17 mins
  • 2026.2.12 US Market Close | Markets fall on AI-driven tech sell-off and CPI anxiety

    2026.2.12 US Market Close | Markets fall on AI-driven tech sell-off and CPI anxiety
    Feb 12 2026
    On February 12, US markets saw a broad decline as major indices fell, driven by spreading fears that AI technology could disrupt certain industries and caution ahead of key inflation data. A sell-off centered on tech stocks led to a significant increase in market volatility. Major Indices - Dow Jones: Down 1.3% - Declined amid the AI-driven tech sell-off and caution before the CPI release. - S&P 500: Down over 1.5% - Weakness across the tech sector and heightened market anxiety. - Nasdaq: Plunged over 2% - Fears that AI could disrupt existing industries drove the tech sell-off. Key Market Movers - Fears of AI Disruption: Concerns grew that AI could replace business models and jobs in specific sectors, causing stocks in logistics, software, and commercial real estate to plunge. - Caution Ahead of CPI Data: Ahead of the January Consumer Price Index (CPI) release, the market was pressured by worries that a stall in disinflation could push back expectations for the Fed's rate cuts. - Shift to a Stock-Picker's Market: Analysts noted that the market is entering a phase of re-evaluating AI's impact, shifting from indiscriminate rallies to a focus on the viability of individual companies. - MicroStrategy's Debt Risk: Despite the potential for additional Bitcoin purchases, MicroStrategy's stock was weighed down by its highly leveraged strategy and the looming 'wall of debt' risk starting in 2027. Top Movers - C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW): Tumbled over 14% - The stock was hit hard by growing concerns that AI could replace freight brokerage services. - CBRE Group (CBRE): Plunged over 8% - This followed analysis suggesting that AI advancements could reduce demand for office space and replace real estate brokerage services. - MicroStrategy (MSTR): Down over 3.7% - The potential for a liquidity crisis inherent in its leveraged Bitcoin investment strategy came into focus.
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    14 mins
  • 2026.2.11 US Market Close | Market diverges on earnings as strong jobs report weighs

    2026.2.11 US Market Close | Market diverges on earnings as strong jobs report weighs
    Feb 11 2026
    On February 11, US markets closed mixed as a stronger-than-expected jobs report pushed back expectations for Fed rate cuts. Amid broad market pressure, it was a day of sharp divergence between stocks with clear growth drivers, like those in Artificial Intelligence (AI), and companies that reported weak earnings. Major Indices - S&P 500: Down 0.005% - Finished virtually flat as pressure from the strong jobs report was offset by individual company earnings. - Dow Jones: Down 0.13% - Edged lower amid concerns over delayed Fed rate cuts. - Nasdaq 100: Up 0.29% - Closed higher, led by AI-related tech stocks in a market driven by earnings differentiation. Key Issues - Stronger-than-expected jobs report: Nonfarm payrolls in January increased by 130,000, significantly surpassing the forecast of 70,000. The higher-than-anticipated growth in average hourly earnings also dampened hopes for an early rate cut from the Fed. - Sharp divergence based on earnings: Amid macroeconomic uncertainty, a stock-picker's market emerged where companies with proven growth, such as AI stocks, surged, while those with disappointing earnings and outlooks plunged. - Rate cut expectations recede: Following the strong employment data, the probability of a March rate cut plummeted to below 8%, with the market now pricing in the first cut for June or later. The 10-year US Treasury yield rose to around 4.17%. - Focus shifts to upcoming key data: Market attention is now turning to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on the 13th and the FOMC minutes release on the 18th, which could lead to increased volatility. Key Stocks - Vertiv (VRT): Surged over 24% after raising its full-year 2026 guidance, citing strong demand from AI. - Lyft (LYFT): Plunged nearly 17% after reporting an unexpected operating loss and providing a weak first-quarter forecast. - Cloudflare (NET): Rose more than 5% on the back of a fourth-quarter earnings beat and a positive full-year outlook. - Mattel (MAT): Tumbled nearly 25% after a significant earnings miss, with holiday shopping season results falling far short of expectations.
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    16 mins
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