The mid-February trading sessions for AppLovin Corp. (NASDAQ: APP) have sent shockwaves through the ad-tech sector, serving as a high-stakes litmus test for investor sentiment regarding artificial intelligence. After a staggering 20% collapse on Thursday, February 12, 2026, the stock staged a resilient 6.4% rebound on Friday, as the
In a startling paradox that has left market veterans scratching their heads, February 2026 has become the month where "beating and raising" was no longer enough for Silicon Valley’s elite. Despite posting some of the strongest financial results in their respective histories, software and networking giants found themselves in
The best-performing stocks typically have robust sales growth, increasing margins, and rising returns on capital,
and those that can maintain this trifecta year in and year out often become the legends of the investing world.
In a stark reminder that even stellar growth can fall short of market expectations, AppLovin Corp (NASDAQ: APP) saw its shares plummet by 18% over the last two trading sessions following its fourth-quarter earnings report. Despite posting a "beat-and-raise" quarter that would normally trigger a rally, the mobile advertising giant
NEW YORK — On February 13, 2026, a seismic shift rattled Wall Street as the long-standing "AI-at-any-price" trade finally met its match. In a session that market veterans are already calling "Software-mageddon," investors staged a violent rotation out of high-growth technology sectors and into the unglamorous but steady arms of Utilities
PALO ALTO, CA — In a startling reversal of fortune for one of the tech sector's most resilient performers, shares of AppLovin Corp (NASDAQ: APP) plummeted 18.3% on February 13, 2026. The sell-off came despite the company reporting quarterly earnings and revenue that significantly surpassed Wall Street’s expectations, marking
The global financial landscape has shifted dramatically this week as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) plummeted below the psychologically critical 50,000 mark, closing at 49,451.88. This retreat from equities comes amid a historic surge in precious metals, with gold firmly establishing a new base above $5,
The financial markets are currently witnessing a rare and unsettling disconnect. On Friday, February 13, 2026, the S&P 500 (INDEXSP: .INX) is struggling to maintain a marginal morning gain, despite a fresh consumer price index (CPI) report that showed inflation cooling significantly faster than economists had anticipated. The benchmark
In a stunning reversal for one of 2025’s top market performers, AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) saw its shares crater by 20% following its fourth-quarter earnings report on February 11, 2026. Despite posting "beat-and-raise" results that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations for both revenue and earnings, the Palo Alto-based software company
Wedbush defended AppLovin Corp (NASDAQ:APP) and significantly raised its price target after the stock sold off Thursday following fourth-quarter earnings.
The stock of Applovin Corp (NASDAQ: APP) fell by 6.8% in the first quarter, which was worse than the S&P 500's 6.4% gain.Applovin Corp (APP) nosedived despite beating earnings in Q4, with analysts remaining bullish on potential for growth in mobile advertising.
As of February 12, 2026, Unity Software (NYSE: U) stands at a critical crossroads. Once the undisputed king of mobile game development, the company is currently navigating the most significant "rebuild" in its history. After a tumultuous 2023 and 2024 defined by leadership changes and a pricing scandal that nearly broke the brand, Unity has [...]
