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Friday Rebound
2/13/2026 - The market finally found equilibrium, showing resilience to early selling. Gains are concentrated in more defensive sectors, with the Utilities (XLU) sector widening its week- to-date gain. Materials (XLB) is showing some strength today, after a notable retreat yesterday, with Newmont Corporation (NEM) rising driven by gains in gold and silver prices, while Albemarle (ALB) moved higher following earnings. ... MORE

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