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MarketBeat Week in Review – 02/16 - 02/20
Author: MarketBeat Staff. 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 to strike down the emergency tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
Ultimately, the ruling was one data point among several economic releases this week; the story is far from over. The larger narrative remains focused on technology stocks, especially those tied to artificial intelligence (AI). Investors are also weighing geopolitical risks amid the United States’ continued buildup of its military presence in the Middle East.
The takeaway for investors is that volatility may remain 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 pieces 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 its headline earnings report on Wednesday. Most analysts expect a strong print, but is that strength already priced in? This week, Thomas Hughes highlighted technical indicators showing that institutional investors are buying ahead of the report in anticipation of a meaningful move higher.
Oracle Corp. (NYSE: ORCL) has been swept up in the AI spending backlash. While debt levels are a concern, Hughes urged investors to focus on the company’s backlog, which could make ORCL stock a generational buying opportunity ahead of its March earnings report.
Institutional accumulation is also a catalyst for Medtronic (NYSE: MDT). The medical-device maker’s shares have been under pressure, but its latest earnings highlighted an attractive combination of value and yield.
Articles by Sam Quirke
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) illustrates that a stock’s value often reflects what investors are willing to pay. 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 buy-in.
Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) has surrendered two years of gains amid the recent tech sell-off that extended into chip stocks. While analysts have become cautious, Quirke argued that the contrarian signals may be too strong to ignore.
Another contrarian idea comes from Verisk Analytics Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSK), which has been down sharply since June 2025. Quirke noted sentiment is deeply washed out, and at least one analyst has upgraded VRSK to bullish.
Articles by Chris Markoch
Retail stocks have lagged as a group, but discount retailers have been relative winners. With many retailers reporting soon, Chris Markoch highlighted three discount retailers that still offer upside despite elevated valuations.
One of the biggest headlines 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 will lower barriers for retail investors and may offset concerns about AI's impact on the business.
Markoch also examined the energy sector and identified two stocks that give investors options for those seeking either growth or value exposure.
Articles by Ryan Hasson
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) was among the stronger performers of the Magnificent 7 in recent years, but concerns about CapEx spending have interrupted that run. Ryan Hasson explained why the pullback could be a second chance for investors who missed the initial rally.
It won’t draw the same attention as NVIDIA, but Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) reports earnings next week, and investors will be watching the timeline for the maiden launch of its Neutron rocket — the core issue Hasson outlined in his preview.
AI bubble fears have spread into software, with some leading names down 25% or more in 2026. 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’s role in stress-testing semiconductor chips gives it a pick-and-shovel positioning that has insulated it from broader tech uncertainty. Miller covered a major hyperscaler deal analysts expect will boost upside.
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) drew negative headlines this week, but Miller showed how one major investor is betting that AI can act as a springboard for Meta’s advertising business.
The Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) acquisition saga remains on investors’ radar. Miller summarized the latest: Warner Bros. continued to endorse the current offer from Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX), but is 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 peers such as D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS). Reiff discussed the company’s positioning as well as lingering risks.
For some investors, Corning Inc. (NYSE: GLW) has been a surprise winner in the AI trade. The move toward photon-based data transfer is driving demand for its fiber-optics products. With the stock up more than 50% in 2026, Reiff outlined the potential catalysts and headwinds investors should consider.
Risk-tolerant traders bearish on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may want to consider an inverse cryptocurrency ETF. These funds rise when the underlying crypto falls. There’s significant risk, but Reiff pointed to three funds 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 resilience despite a difficult environment.
Surprises are inevitable during earnings season. The key is knowing what to do next. Schmidt highlighted 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, and consolidation has been widely anticipated. Jeffrey Neal Johnson pointed to ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE: ZIM), where shareholders received a pleasant surprise: a definitive agreement to be acquired that offers a substantial premium and a potential merger-arbitrage opportunity.
Investors should watch what institutional investors are buying, as those moves often run counter to market momentum. That’s the case with news that BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) established a significant position in Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS), which supports the AI infrastructure company.
Joby Aviation Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) is under pressure, but Johnson highlighted developments that should improve manufacturing efficiency as the company moves toward production.
Articles by Jordan Chussler
Dividend stocks appeal to many investors, especially if interest rates move lower in 2026. Jordan Chussler spotlighted two dividend ETFs that offer reliable income and the potential for capital appreciation, and which 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, demand for uranium will rise, and investors may need Cameco to help meet that demand.
PayPal Is Back Near IPO-Era Prices—Value Setup or Value Trap?
Author: Sam Quirke. Published: 2/20/2026.
Key Points
- PayPal’s drawdown has pushed valuation and technical indicators to extremes, setting up a potential contrarian opportunity.
- The bull case rests on durable profitability and a low multiple, while the bear case centers on slowing growth and competitive erosion.
- Leadership transition and any credible strategic reset are positioned as the near-term catalysts that could shift sentiment.
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Having fallen steadily since summer 2021, former tech darling PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: PYPL) is again testing fresh lows. The stock trades just above $40, roughly where it debuted publicly more than a decade ago. The past couple of years have been brutal for investors.
Yet behind the sell-off sits a number that's hard to ignore. With all the selling, PayPal's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio has collapsed to 7.67, near historic lows. For a roughly $38 billion technology company that still generates billions in annual profit and free cash flow, that multiple is strikingly low. It's cheap not only versus its pandemic peak but also relative to its own history and most mega-cap tech peers. The key question for investors is whether this is a generational value setup or a classic value trap.
Why the Valuation Screams Opportunity
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A single-digit P/E ratio for a profitable tech company is rare. PayPal is not a pre-revenue startup or a structurally impaired business bleeding cash. In its most recent quarterly report, revenue grew 3.6% year-over-year to a record high. Growth has slowed materially from its peak years, but the company remains profitable and deeply embedded in the global payments ecosystem.
Historically, stocks that fall to single-digit earnings multiples tend to fall into one of two categories: either earnings are about to collapse, or the market has become excessively pessimistic about medium-term prospects.
A Rare Combination: PayPal Hits Extreme Oversold + Deep Value
PayPal's moat has eroded over time, and its status as the OG of digital payments no longer carries the weight it once did. Still, at 7.67 times earnings the market is pricing in indefinitely muted growth — an assumption that could be overly negative, especially when the technical setup supports a contrarian case.
PayPal's relative strength index (RSI) recently dipped as low as 12 earlier this month and now sits around 28, firmly in extremely oversold territory. That is the lowest reading in the stock's history. Combine that with a record-low P/E ratio of 7.67, and you have a rare alignment of technical and fundamental compression. While this doesn't guarantee an immediate bounce, it does indicate sentiment and valuation have been pushed to extremes.
Why the Market Is Skeptical
The stock's collapse didn't happen in a vacuum. Growth has slowed to near its weakest levels since PayPal became public. While its most recent earnings report showed record revenue, the pace of expansion continues to decelerate.
Competitive pressure, particularly in branded checkout, has intensified. Apple Pay, Stripe, and other fintech rivals have chipped away at parts of PayPal's franchise. Enthusiasm about potential AI-driven upside has also faded; the company has yet to convincingly demonstrate how it will meaningfully monetize that opportunity.
Leadership change adds another layer of near-term uncertainty. The CEO is being replaced, with a new leader expected to step in next month. That could ultimately be a catalyst, but it raises execution risk in the short term. Many analysts remain cautious, arguing a low multiple may be justified if growth stays muted and competitive pressures persist.
A Tempting Risk/Reward Profile for PayPal
Despite the risks, the risk/reward profile is hard to ignore. Even with a consensus rating of Hold, some contrarian analysts remain bullish. Susquehanna and Argus have both reiterated Buy ratings this month, with price targets as high as $65 — implying meaningful upside from current levels.
Bullish scenarios don't require a return to former highs; they generally call for consolidation and renewed confidence from value investors. When a stock and its valuation are beaten down this low, the bar for a successful rebound is not very high.
The incoming CEO could also be the catalyst investors have been waiting for. A clear strategic reset, renewed focus on revenue growth, and tangible progress defending market share could quickly shift sentiment.
PayPal isn't priced as the growth darling it once was. But when a profitable $38 billion technology company trades at a single-digit P/E, near IPO-era prices, and at one of its most oversold technical readings in years, it deserves attention.
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