US Stock Market Today S&P 500 Futures Slip As Rate Cut Hopes Meet Volatility

2026년 2월 17일 · Unknown · financial · 출처 Yahoo Finance

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The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Tuesday, Feb, 17 2026

US stock futures are slightly softer this morning, with E mini S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 contracts down around 0.2% to 0.6%, as falling bond yields clash with rising volatility. The US 10 year Treasury yield is sitting at a 2 and a half month low, which indicates investors are betting that inflation is easing and rate cuts remain on the table, a potential tailwind for mortgage costs and credit card rates. At the same time, VIX futures are above 21, signaling a bumpier ride for day to day moves and leaving rate sensitive sectors such as real estate and utilities, along with growth focused tech names, firmly in the spotlight as investors weigh how much good news on inflation is already reflected in prices.

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Top Movers

Rivian Automotive (RIVN) surged 26.64% after multiple analyst upgrades and renewed attention on potential China U.S. auto partnerships. Coinbase Global (COIN) jumped 16.46% as investors reacted to recent earnings, buyback progress and analyst price target changes. Nebius Group (NBIS) gained 9.23% following its latest earnings release and an update on a change in its auditor.

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Top Losers

Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) fell 11.46% after investors reacted to the latest trading session. Constellation Brands (STZ) declined 8.04%. NVR (NVR) slipped 7.27% following a price target cut at UBS.

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On The Radar

Earnings will dominate the next three sessions, with a close read on consumers, energy, and industrial demand.

Consumer bellwether: Walmart (WMT) reports Q4 2026 results on Thursday, an important update for overall US spending trends. Tech and security: Palo Alto Networks (PANW) posts Q2 2026 numbers today After-Market, putting a spotlight on cybersecurity demand. Chip indicator: Analog Devices (ADI) issues Q1 2026 results on Wednesday, offering clues on industrial and auto electronics orders. Travel and services: Booking Holdings (BKNG) reports Q4 2025 on Wednesday, highlighting cross-border travel and pricing power. Energy complex: Occidental Petroleum (OXY) reports Q4 2025 Wednesday After-Market, providing a reference point for upstream cash generation.

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