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MarketBeat Week in Review – 02/16 - 02/20
Written by MarketBeat Staff. First Published: 2/21/2026.
If investors are waiting for less market volatility, they’ll have to wait a little longer. Markets continued to oscillate between losses and gains as investors digested the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that struck down the emergency tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
Ultimately, the ruling was just one data point among other economic releases this week, and the story is far from over. The larger narrative remains focused on technology stocks, specifically those tied to artificial intelligence (AI). Investors are also weighing geopolitical concerns amid the U.S. military buildup in the Middle East.
The takeaway: volatility may stay elevated, but opportunities will continue to appear for both traders and long-term investors. MarketBeat analysts are here to help you find them. Below are some of our most popular articles from this week.
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Key Points
- Markets are still volatile as investors weigh court-driven tariff uncertainty, mixed economic data, and geopolitical risk.
- Artificial intelligence-linked technology stocks remain a primary market driver, with earnings and CapEx narratives in focus.
- Across sectors, institutional buying and contrarian setups are creating selective opportunities for traders and long-term investors.
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Articles by Thomas Hughes
NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) will deliver the headline earnings report on Wednesday. Most analysts expect a strong print, but is that growth already priced in? This week Thomas Hughes highlighted technical indicators that suggest institutional investors are buying ahead of the earnings report in anticipation of a significant move higher.
Oracle Corp. (NYSE: ORCL) has also been caught up in the AI spending backlash. While concerns about debt persist, Hughes advised investors to focus on the backlog, which makes ORCL a potential generational buying opportunity ahead of its March earnings release.
Institutional buying is a catalyst for Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) as well. The medical devices company’s stock has been under pressure, but its latest earnings report highlighted an attractive combination of value and yield.
Articles by Sam Quirke
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is a prime example of a stock being worth what investors are willing to pay. This week Sam Quirke highlighted Elon Musk’s “Amazing Abundance” mission, which repositions Tesla as a robotics and autonomy company. Many shareholders have embraced that shift, but near-term success will require broader investor support.
Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) has surrendered two years’ worth of gains amid the recent tech sell-off that extended into chip stocks. While analysts have voiced doubts, Quirke noted that traders may find the contrarian signals too strong to ignore.
Another contrarian opportunity may come from Verisk Analytics Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSK). The stock has been down sharply since June 2025, but Quirke noted sentiment looks washed out and at least one analyst has issued a bullish upgrade.
Articles by Chris Markoch
Retail stocks have underperformed as a group, but discount retailers have been among the winners. Many retailers will report results in the coming weeks, and Chris Markoch highlighted three discount retailers with upside despite elevated valuations.
One of this week’s biggest headlines came from Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), which announced a 25-for-1 stock split, effective April 2. Markoch explained why the split reduces friction for retail investors and may help offset concerns about the impact of AI on the company’s business.
Markoch also examined the energy sector and suggested two stocks that offer options for those seeking growth or value.
Articles by Ryan Hasson
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) was one of the strongest performers among the Magnificent Seven in recent years. However, concerns about CapEx spending have interrupted the bull run. Ryan Hasson explained why this pullback can be a second chance for investors who missed the initial rally.
It won’t attract the same attention as NVIDIA, but Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) reports earnings next week, and investors will be watching closely. Hasson highlighted the core issue: the timeline for the maiden launch of its Neutron rocket.
Fears of an AI-driven bubble have spread into software stocks. Some of the top names in the sector are down 25% or more in 2026. With that in mind, Hasson listed five beaten-down software stocks that look too cheap to ignore.
Articles by Leo Miller
AEHR Test Systems (NASDAQ: AEHR) is up about 59% in 2026. The company plays a critical role in stress testing semiconductor chips, and that pick-and-shovel positioning has insulated it from broader tech uncertainty. Miller wrote about a major hyperscaler deal that analysts believe will boost upside.
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) made headlines for concerning reasons this week. Miller explained how one major investor is focused on AI as a springboard for Meta’s core advertising business.
The Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) acquisition saga is still on investors’ radar. Miller summarized the latest: Warner Bros. continues to endorse the current offer from Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX), but is still waiting for Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ: PSKY) to provide its “best and final offer”.
Articles by Nathan Reiff
The quantum computing sector remains volatile. This week Nathan Reiff highlighted Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ: QUBT), which has been “less bad” than other quantum names like D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS). Reiff noted the company’s unique positioning, while also pointing out risks that remain.
For some investors, Corning Inc. (NYSE: GLW) has been a surprise winner in the AI trade. The shift to photon-based data transfer has boosted demand for the company’s fiber-optics products. With the stock up more than 50% in 2026, Reiff analyzed potential catalysts and headwinds for investors to consider.
Risk-tolerant investors who are bearish on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may want to consider an inverse cryptocurrency ETF. The more the underlying crypto asset falls, the higher these funds typically move. There’s significant risk, but Reiff pointed to three funds speculative traders might consider.
Articles by Dan Schmidt
Opportunities can be found even in beaten-down sectors. This week Dan Schmidt explained why McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) and Texas Roadhouse Inc. (NASDAQ: TXRH) posted earnings that showed strength despite a difficult environment.
Surprises are inevitable during earnings season. The key is knowing what to do next. Schmidt focused on three under-the-radar stocks that delivered upside surprises that could signal a shift in investor sentiment.
Articles by Jeffrey Neal Johnson
Logistics stocks have been under pressure recently, and many analysts expect industry consolidation. Jeffrey Neal Johnson covered that trend with a look at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE: ZIM). Shareholders got a surprise when a definitive acquisition agreement was announced, offering a substantial premium and a potential merger-arbitrage opportunity.
Investors should watch what institutional investors are buying, since those moves often go against market momentum. That was the case when BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) took a substantial position in Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS), a move that bolsters the AI infrastructure company.
Joby Aviation Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) stock is under pressure, but Johnson noted progress that should improve the company’s manufacturing efficiency as it prepares to enter the production phase.
Articles by Jordan Chussler
Dividend stocks appeal to many investors, especially if interest rates move lower in 2026. Jordan Chussler highlighted two dividend ETFs that offer reliable income and capital appreciation and have outperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date.
To close out this week’s review, Chussler laid out the bull case for Cameco Corp. (NYSE: CCJ). The simple takeaway: if the world embraces nuclear power, it will need Cameco to meet rising uranium demand.
Can RSG Stock Turn Guidance Into Gains in 2026?
Authored by Chris Markoch. Date Posted: 2/20/2026.
Key Points
- Republic Services posted an EPS beat but issued modest 2026 guidance, reinforcing its role as a steady, contract-driven business rather than a high-growth story.
- Ongoing acquisitions and sector consolidation support long-term positioning, though recent CapEx has pressured cash flow and buyback potential.
- As investors rotate toward defensive names, RSG shareholders could benefit from stable demand, dividends, and predictable revenue streams.
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Republic Services Inc. (NYSE: RSG) reported a mixed fourth-quarter result on Feb. 17. Earnings per share (EPS) of $1.76 beat the forecasted $1.62 and were 8% higher year-over-year (YOY). Revenue of $4.14 billion missed the $4.21 billion forecast by about 1.6%, though it was roughly 2.2% higher YOY.
More important was the company's forward guidance: Republic Services guided full-year 2026 revenue to between $17.05 billion and $17.15 billion, with the midpoint implying roughly a 3% YOY increase.
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A similar story applies to EPS guidance. For full-year 2026, the company expects EPS between $7.20 and $7.28; the midpoint would be about a 3% YOY increase from the $7.02 delivered this year.
Republic Services also expects roughly $1 billion in acquisitions in 2026, following $1.1 billion of capital expenditures (CapEx) in 2025, which points to ongoing consolidation in the sector.
That guidance helps explain the muted — and at times bearish — price action in RSG stock since the report. The earnings release showed softer operating cash flow after last year's heavy CapEx, which could pressure free cash flow and limit share buybacks in the year ahead.
RSG stock posted a negative total return of about 2.2% over the past 12 months but is showing early signs of a bullish reversal. The question is whether there's enough upside to make RSG a must-own stock in 2026.
The Chart Looks Favorable
Investors initially reacted little to the report, with RSG down about 0.8% that day. By midday on Feb. 18, sentiment had turned more bearish and the stock was off about 5%, pushing it below the 50-day simple moving average (SMA). With the RSI in the low 40s, selling pressure may not yet be exhausted.
Still, RSG stock has exhibited signs of reversing a bearish pattern that began in June 2025. It's important for the stock to hold around $210; if it does, the pattern remains intact and investors will look for a move toward the 200-day SMA near $228. That level is roughly in line with analysts' consensus targets and the late-July highs.
Macroeconomic and Sector Tailwinds Are In Place
Republic Services should benefit from two broader trends. First, investors are adopting a more defensive posture amid questions about the sustainability of growth in AI-related stocks. Second, waste management is a classic defensive sector — services are essential and revenue is often tied to long-term contracts.
Some analysts will note that ongoing weakness in the construction sector has weighed on volumes. However, there are early signs of improving activity as provisions from the Trump administration's "One Big Beautiful Bill" begin to flow and as promised reshoring spending tied to tariff negotiations starts to materialize.
Republic Services and Waste Management Inc. (NYSE: WM) effectively form a duopoly in the sector. Over the past three years, RSG has delivered an average annual total return of 24.5%, outpacing WM's 19.6% over the same period.
Several ETFs include both names, and both companies attract strong institutional interest. That said, institutional buying has not been overwhelmingly bullish, which may have contributed to the subdued performance of stocks outside the tech sector. Notably, the spread between buying and selling volume widened in the last quarter.
Analyzing the Upside for RSG Stock
Currently, analysts assign RSG about 15% upside, with a consensus price target near $245.
With many analysts forecasting roughly a 12.5% total return for the S&P 500, a return in the mid-teens would move Republic Services from a market laggard in 2025 to a market leader.
That potential upside comes alongside a modest but reliable dividend that has risen by high single digits over the last two years.
Investors should note they're paying a slight premium as of Feb. 18. Republic Services' price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 31.7x is not high relative to its own history, but it is above the sector average and the S&P 500.
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