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MarketBeat Week in Review – 02/16 - 02/20
Written by MarketBeat Staff. Published: 2/21/2026.
If investors are hoping for less market volatility, they'll have to wait a bit longer. Markets continued to oscillate between losses and gains as investors digested the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down the emergency tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
Ultimately, the ruling was just one data point among several economic releases this week, and the story is far from over. The larger theme remains technology stocks, especially those tied to artificial intelligence (AI). Investors are also weighing geopolitical risks as the United States continues to build up its military presence in the Middle East.
The takeaway for investors is that while volatility may remain elevated, opportunities will persist for both traders and long-term investors. MarketBeat's analysts are here to help you find them. Here 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 report — but is that strength already priced in? This week, Thomas Hughes highlighted technical indicators that show institutional investors are buying ahead of the earnings report in anticipation of a further move higher.
Oracle Corp. (NYSE: ORCL) has also been caught up in the AI spending backlash. While some worry about the company's debt, Hughes argued investors should focus on Oracle's backlog, which could make ORCL stock a generational buying opportunity ahead of earnings in March.
Institutional buying is also a catalyst for Medtronic (NYSE: MDT). The medical-device maker's stock has been under pressure, but its latest results highlighted an attractive combination of value and yield.
Articles by Sam Quirke
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is a clear 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 vision, but near-term success will require broader investor adoption.
Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) has surrendered two years' worth of gains during the recent tech sell-off that expanded into chip stocks. Analysts have grown cautious, but Quirke noted the contrarian signals could be too strong to ignore for traders willing to be bold.
Another contrarian opportunity may exist in Verisk Analytics Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSK). The stock has been down sharply since June 2025, but Quirke pointed out sentiment is washed out and at least one analyst has upgraded VRSK to a bullish rating.
Articles by Chris Markoch
Retail stocks have lagged as a group, though discount retailers have held up better than most. With many retailers reporting in the coming weeks, Chris Markoch identified three discount retailers that still offer upside despite elevated valuations.
One of the biggest stories this week came from Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), which announced a 25-for-1 stock split, effective April 2. Markoch explained why the split reduces barriers for retail investors and may offset concerns about AI's impact on the business.
Markoch also examined the energy sector and highlighted two stocks that give investors options whether they're looking for growth or value exposure to the energy transition.
Articles by Ryan Hasson
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has been one of the strongest performers among the Magnificent Seven in recent years. Concerns about CapEx spending have interrupted the momentum, and Ryan Hasson explained why this pullback can be a second chance for long-term investors who missed the earlier rally.
It won't get the same attention as NVIDIA, but Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) reports earnings next week, and the key issue is the timeline for the maiden launch of its Neutron rocket, Hasson noted.
Fears of an AI bubble have spread into software stocks, with some top names down 25% or more in 2026. With that in mind, Hasson highlighted five beaten-down software stocks that may now 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-sector uncertainty. Miller covered a major hyperscaler order analysts believe will improve the outlook.
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) made headlines for less-flattering reasons this week. Miller explained one major investor's view that AI can serve as a springboard for Meta's core advertising business.
The Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) acquisition saga remains on investors' radar. Miller summarized the latest: Warner Bros. continues to endorse the current offer from Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX), while still waiting for Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ: PSKY) to submit its “best and final offer”.
Articles by Nathan Reiff
The quantum computing sector remains volatile. Nathan Reiff highlighted Quantum Computing Inc. (NASDAQ: QUBT), which has been “less bad” than some peers such as D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS). Reiff noted Quantum Computing's unique positioning, while also pointing out lingering risks investors should consider.
For some investors, Corning Inc. (NYSE: GLW) has been a surprise winner in the AI trade. The shift toward photon-based data transfer is lifting demand for the company's fiber-optic products. With the stock up more than 50% in 2026, Reiff examined the catalysts and headwinds investors should weigh.
Risk-tolerant investors who are bearish on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies might consider an inverse cryptocurrency ETF. These funds rise as the underlying crypto assets fall — a high-risk, potentially high-reward strategy — and Reiff highlighted three funds that speculative traders may want to consider.
Articles by Dan Schmidt
Opportunities can be found even in beaten-down sectors. 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. 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE: ZIM), whose shareholders received a pleasant surprise when a definitive acquisition agreement offered a substantial premium — creating a potential merger-arbitrage opportunity.
Investors should watch what institutional investors are buying, since those moves often run counter to market momentum. That was the case when BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) took a significant position in Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS), a move that supports the AI infrastructure company.
Joby Aviation Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) remains under pressure, but Johnson highlighted positive developments that should improve manufacturing efficiency as the company moves into production.
Articles by Jordan Chussler
Dividend stocks appeal to many investors, especially in an environment where interest rates may move lower. Jordan Chussler compared 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.
After a Brutal Selloff, Are These 3 SaaS Giants About to Bounce?
Authored by Sam Quirke. First Published: 2/27/2026.
Key Points
- HubSpot is down over 60% despite decent revenue growth, but its RSI is starting to move out of extreme lows while analysts are targeting major upside.
- Salesforce has fallen about 40%, but strong earnings and similarly bullish price targets suggest rebound potential if support holds.
- Okta is down roughly 40% ahead of earnings, yet analysts still see significant upside if confidence returns.
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Wall Street's so-called "SaaSpocalypse," that is, the sharp drop across traditional software companies in recent weeks, has been driven by one dominant fear: that artificial intelligence (AI) will automate away the core functions these software firms provide. If AI enables customers to handle tasks such as marketing workflows, customer relationship management, and identity verification autonomously, why would they continue to pay premium subscription fees to SaaS providers?
That logic has triggered heavy selling across the sector this quarter, but the reality is more nuanced. These platforms are not static tools waiting to be replaced; they are deeply embedded systems that increasingly integrate with AI rather than compete with it.
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With sentiment thoroughly washed out and several names trading near multi-year lows, the risk-reward profiles of a few companies in this space are beginning to look attractive. Here are three to watch.
HubSpot: Oversold, But Quietly Stabilizing
Down more than 60% over the past year, HubSpot Inc (NYSE: HUBS) has endured one of the steepest drawdowns among large-cap SaaS names. Its shares hit a fresh low immediately after earnings in mid-February, despite once again beating expectations on headline metrics. That reaction underscores how fragile sentiment has become.
Since then, however, bulls have begun to push back. HubSpot shares have avoided making a new low, and the relative strength index (RSI) has started to move out of extremely oversold territory.
That combination often signals that selling pressure is exhausting itself and that a base may be forming.
Fundamentally, HubSpot does not look like a broken business. Revenue is still growing at roughly 20% year-over-year, retention remains solid, and customer stickiness is intact.
Management has also authorized a fresh share repurchase program, a clear sign leadership believes the stock is materially undervalued. Analyst support reinforces that view: Citigroup, UBS Group, and RBC have all reiterated Buy ratings in recent weeks, with Citigroup's $640 price target implying more than 150% upside from current levels.
Salesforce: Sentiment Bruised, But Not Broken
Salesforce Inc (NYSE: CRM) was also swept up in the downdraft. Shares are down more than 40% from last year's high, pressured by concerns that AI could compress CRM functionality and by broader investor risk-off sentiment across enterprise software.
The latest earnings report, released after the bell on Feb. 25, did little to calm investors. The company beat non-GAAP EPS expectations and reported revenue in line with estimates, but its near-term guidance was soft.
Even so, the stock traded higher the day after earnings, and a rebound could gain momentum if shares hold above $175, which has become a key support level. As long as that level holds, the setup looks more like consolidation than collapse. Analyst conviction hasn't evaporated—if anything, it's strengthened, with Wedbush reiterating its bullish stance this week and setting a $375 price target.
That target implies nearly 100% upside from current levels. If CRM shares can find their footing above the recent low, the selloff may be viewed as a buy-the-dip opportunity rather than a longer-term warning sign.
Okta: High Risk, High Reward Ahead of Earnings
Of the three, Okta Inc (NASDAQ: OKTA) carries the most near-term uncertainty. Its shares have essentially flatlined since summer 2022 and remain well below post-pandemic highs. More recently, the stock is down about 40% from last summer's peak amid skepticism about growth durability and intensifying competitive pressures.
Okta's March 4 earnings report will be pivotal. Investors will be watching closely, especially after Salesforce's softer forward guidance. While Okta's shares have been attempting to form a low in recent sessions, a disappointing report could extend the malaise and validate the market's caution.
Still, analyst optimism remains. Truist Financial recently reiterated its Buy rating with a roughly $115 price target, implying about 60% upside from current levels. The risk-reward profile here is more nuanced than with HubSpot or Salesforce.
Okta needs its upcoming report to show that the worst-case scenario isn't playing out, that AI fears have been overstated, and that the market's caution has gone too far. If the company can demonstrate stability and resilience, the snapback potential could be meaningful; if not, investors' patience will be tested further.
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