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Bloomin’ Brands stock slips after the close as BLMN investors brace for jobs fallout and CPI
11 February 2026
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Bloomin’ Brands stock slips after the close as BLMN investors brace for jobs fallout and CPI

New York, Feb 11, 2026, 16:20 (EST) — After-hours Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. shares closed down about 0.4% at $6.94 on Wednesday, after swinging between $6.91 and $7.31. The Outback Steakhouse parent lagged some casual-dining peers, with Darden Restaurants up about 1% and Brinker International up around 2%. The move comes as investors recalibrate expectations for interest rates, a big lever for consumer-facing stocks. Restaurants are watched closely because shifts in borrowing costs can change how freely customers spend — and what companies pay for labor. A stronger-than-expected January jobs report eased recession worries but also dented hopes for faster Federal
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Mondelez stock price rises as cocoa slides to two-year low — CPI and CAGNY next for MDLZ

Mondelez stock price rises as cocoa slides to two-year low — CPI and CAGNY next for MDLZ

Mondelez shares rose 1.3% to $61.46 Wednesday afternoon, tracking gains in consumer staples as cocoa futures hit two-year lows after a sharp selloff. Cocoa settled near $3,978 a ton Tuesday amid rising inventories in West Africa. Mondelez said it has already locked in cocoa for 2026 at higher prices, limiting immediate margin relief. Traders await Friday’s U.S. CPI and Mondelez’s Feb. 17 CAGNY appearance for further signals.
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Cisco stock slips ahead of earnings as new AI chip targets Nvidia, Broadcom

Cisco stock slips ahead of earnings as new AI chip targets Nvidia, Broadcom

Cisco shares fell 0.6% to $85.79 Wednesday afternoon ahead of quarterly results due after the close. The company on Tuesday launched its Silicon One G300 AI networking chip, targeting data center demand and competition from Broadcom and Nvidia. Investors are focused on Cisco’s guidance for AI-driven networking sales after the stock hit a 52-week high. Wall Street expects adjusted earnings of $1.02 per share on $15.1 billion revenue.
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Verizon stock jumps 2% — T-Mobile’s outlook and a Feb. 24 date investors are watching

Verizon stock jumps 2% — T-Mobile’s outlook and a Feb. 24 date investors are watching

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11 February 2026
Verizon shares rose 2.4% to $48.54 by mid-afternoon Wednesday, following gains in AT&T and T-Mobile. T-Mobile lifted its 2027 outlook and said it will stop reporting postpaid phone subscriber additions, drawing analyst criticism. Verizon’s climb follows a strong profit forecast and a $25 billion buyback plan. Senate scrutiny over phone record disclosures added pressure to the sector.
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Marsh stock price (MRSH) dips as bond-sale filing lands and AI fears linger

Marsh stock price (MRSH) dips as bond-sale filing lands and AI fears linger

Marsh & McLennan shares fell 0.71% to $174.09 by 2:39 p.m. EST Wednesday, following sector declines triggered by AI-driven insurance tools. The company filed for a new senior notes offering, with details pending, and registered up to 9 million shares for its stock award plan. Trading volume reached about 3 million shares. Marsh trades on the NYSE under ticker MRSH.
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Northrop Grumman stock slips in afternoon trade as Poland ammo deal, CEO sale filing stay in focus

Northrop Grumman stock slips in afternoon trade as Poland ammo deal, CEO sale filing stay in focus

Northrop Grumman shares fell 0.6% to $680.68 Wednesday afternoon, extending a three-day slide and trading about 4% below last week’s 52-week high. The drop follows a Poland ammunition production framework and a CEO share sale disclosure. Investors await management comments at a Citi conference on Feb. 18 and the Feb. 23 dividend record date.
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Texas Roadhouse stock rebounds after Truist downgrade — what could move TXRH next week

Texas Roadhouse stock rebounds after Truist downgrade — what could move TXRH next week

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Texas Roadhouse shares rose 0.8% to $184.13 Wednesday, recovering some ground after a 2.7% drop Tuesday following a Truist downgrade. Truist cut its rating to hold, citing concerns that beef inflation could persist into 2027 and limit margin gains. The company reports fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 19. Options trading showed heightened volatility ahead of the results.
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Tenet Healthcare stock price today: THC jumps 16% after Q4 results, 2026 outlook

Tenet Healthcare stock price today: THC jumps 16% after Q4 results, 2026 outlook

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11 February 2026
Tenet Healthcare shares surged 16% to $224.03 after reporting fourth-quarter net income of $371 million and raising its 2026 profit outlook. The company forecast 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $4.485–$4.785 billion and adjusted EPS of $16.19–$18.47. CFO Sun Park warned that expiring ACA tax credits could cut 2026 EBITDA by $250 million, mainly in hospitals. Hospital stocks broadly gained, with HCA up 5.9% and UHS up 8.6%.
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ARCO stock slides as Arcos Dorados’ bond buyback deadline nears — what to watch next

ARCO stock slides as Arcos Dorados’ bond buyback deadline nears — what to watch next

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11 February 2026
Arcos Dorados shares fell nearly 1% to $8.51 in New York trading Wednesday as investors watched a Thursday deadline for early tenders in its $150 million note buyback. The company is offering $1,030 per $1,000 principal for early tenders on its 6.125% notes due 2029. The offer is funded by new bank debt from its Brazilian unit. Investors await further commentary from a Brazil conference.
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Dell stock slides as Nutanix private-cloud update lands and earnings loom

Dell stock slides as Nutanix private-cloud update lands and earnings loom

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Dell Technologies shares fell 2.3% to $123.12 on Wednesday, reversing part of Tuesday’s rally. The drop followed news of Nutanix support for Dell’s Private Cloud platform and an SEC filing showing executive Peter Trizzino’s initial stock holdings. Investors are watching for Dell’s Feb. 26 fiscal Q4 results for updates on AI-server demand and margins.
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United Airlines stock drops as oil rises, even after JetBlue ‘Blue Sky’ bookings go live

United Airlines stock drops as oil rises, even after JetBlue ‘Blue Sky’ bookings go live

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United Airlines shares fell 3.1% to $112.71 Wednesday as airline stocks dropped on rising oil prices, with Brent crude up 1.8% to $70.02 a barrel. United and JetBlue launched cross-selling of flights on each other’s websites and apps under their “Blue Sky” partnership. Investors are watching fuel costs and awaiting more detail from United at a Feb. 18 conference. Delta, American, and Southwest also declined.
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DXC stock drops nearly 5% as tech sentiment turns; London AI hub and Amazon Quick rollout in focus

DXC stock drops nearly 5% as tech sentiment turns; London AI hub and Amazon Quick rollout in focus

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DXC Technology shares fell 4.5% to $13.94 Wednesday, reversing early gains as IT services stocks retreated. The drop followed mixed sector moves and a UBS downgrade of U.S. IT stocks. DXC reported a 1% revenue decline and 17% drop in bookings last quarter. The company also opened a London AI center and announced a major Dutch rail contract this week.
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Why Barrett Business Services (BBSI) stock is sliding today as HR outsourcing names sink

Why Barrett Business Services (BBSI) stock is sliding today as HR outsourcing names sink

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Barrett Business Services shares fell 7.6% to $32.77 Wednesday afternoon, hitting a session low amid a sector-wide selloff in HR outsourcing stocks. Insperity dropped 12.1% after posting a quarterly net loss and higher benefits costs. No company-specific news drove BBSI’s decline. Investors cited mixed U.S. jobs data and concerns over benefit expenses ahead of Friday’s inflation report.
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Flex stock rises as AI data-center trade returns; eyes on May 13 Investor Day

Flex stock rises as AI data-center trade returns; eyes on May 13 Investor Day

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Flex Ltd shares rose about 1% to $64.95 in early afternoon New York trading Wednesday, as chip and AI-linked stocks rallied. The stock traded between $63.58 and $66.24. Investors are watching for Flex’s next update on data-center power and cooling growth, with its Investor Day set for May 13 in Austin. Flex last reported quarterly net sales of $7.1 billion and repaid $597 million in notes due February 2026.
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits record close as miners climb; St James’s Place sinks on AI fears

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits record close as miners climb; St James’s Place sinks on AI fears

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London’s FTSE 100 closed at a record 10,472.11, up 1.1%, led by miners and banks, while wealth managers fell sharply on AI disruption fears. St. James’s Place dropped 13.4% on heavy volume. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.2%. Investors await UK GDP data Thursday for signals on Bank of England policy.
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AI stocks split on Wall Street: Nvidia rises as Microsoft slides on disruption fears

AI stocks split on Wall Street: Nvidia rises as Microsoft slides on disruption fears

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Microsoft fell 2.6% and Palantir dropped 4.1% midday Wednesday, while Nvidia gained 1.5% and the semiconductor ETF SMH rose 2.2%. Alphabet slipped 2%. Investors shifted away from software-heavy AI stocks and into chipmakers ahead of U.S. inflation data and major tech earnings. Freshworks shares tumbled over 6% after a weak profit forecast.
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Apple stock price jumps near $279 as Bernstein turns upbeat and UK app-store pressure eases

Apple stock price jumps near $279 as Bernstein turns upbeat and UK app-store pressure eases

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Apple shares rose 1.8% to $278.74 by late morning Wednesday, pushing its market value to about $4.05 trillion. The move followed a Bernstein analyst’s price target hike citing Apple Intelligence as a growth driver, despite rising memory costs. Investors are watching a UK regulator’s push for app-store changes and Friday’s U.S. inflation data.
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Boeing stock slips as new 737 MAX line plan slows the next production step

Boeing stock slips as new 737 MAX line plan slows the next production step

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Boeing shares fell 1.3% to $239.44 after the company outlined a slower ramp-up for 737 MAX production, targeting 47 jets a month by 2027. January deliveries and orders topped Airbus, but the new schedule disappointed some suppliers. Boeing also won a U.S. Air Force contract to modernize C-17A flight decks. The FAA proposed a new safety directive for certain Boeing 757 jets over fatigue damage concerns.
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Google stock price today: Alphabet’s GOOG slides as EU moves and AI funding jitters collide

Google stock price today: Alphabet’s GOOG slides as EU moves and AI funding jitters collide

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Alphabet Class C shares fell 2.1% to $312.08 by late morning Wednesday, following a $20 billion bond sale and renewed regulatory scrutiny. The EU cleared Google’s $32 billion Wiz acquisition, but publishers filed an antitrust complaint over AI Overviews. Microsoft and Amazon also traded lower. Investors awaited Friday’s U.S. CPI report.
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Microsoft stock sinks 2% in New York trade as AI capex doubts linger for MSFT

Microsoft stock sinks 2% in New York trade as AI capex doubts linger for MSFT

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Microsoft shares fell 2.3% to $403.74 in late-morning New York trade Wednesday after UBS downgraded the U.S. tech sector, citing uncertainty around software demand and heavy AI data-center spending. The stock reversed an early gain and touched $402.91 at its low. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. inflation data for rate signals.
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