CPI Came in Cool, the Market Shrugged, and the Week Still Lost 1.5% – Market Breakdown #178

Inflation fell to 2.4%, the best read since May 2025, and the S&P moved three points. Applied Materials surged 14%, Rivian jumped 27%, DraftKings crashed 14%, software bounced, gold hit $5,000.

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Issue #178 | February 13, 2026