S&P 500 February Recap, $HUN Investment Case, $AVAV Contract Pause, and More
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- S&P 500: The Winners and Losers of February 2026
- White Falcon Capital: Huntsman ($HUN) Investment Case
- Trending Tickers: $AVAV Contract Pause, $ZD $1.2B Sale, $BW AI Power Project
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S&P 500: The Winners and Losers of February 2026
February delivered a modest pullback for the S&P 500, which fell 0.87%, but beneath the surface the dispersion was striking. Stocks tied to the physical buildout of AI infrastructure such as Texas Pacific Land ($TPL) and Corning ($GLW) surged as investors leaned into land, fiber, and data center themes, while DaVita ($DVA) rallied on strong earnings and upgraded guidance. On the downside, EPAM ($EPAM), CoStar ($CSGP), and Ares ($ARES) declined sharply as cautious outlooks, activist pressure, and private credit concerns combined with broader AI disruption fears. In this article, we break down the S&P 500’s top and worst performers of February and explain what drove each of those moves. Read the full article here.
White Falcon Capital: Huntsman ($HUN) Investment Case
In its Q4 & FY 2025 letter, White Falcon Capital highlights Huntsman Corporation ($HUN) as a contrarian cyclical opportunity tied to a potential recovery in housing and industrial demand. The company is currently facing pressure from global MDI oversupply and weak construction markets, but management has responded with cost reductions, a dividend reset, and balance sheet adjustments to navigate the downturn. The fund believes Huntsman’s specialty segments, particularly aerospace and semiconductor-related materials, are underappreciated and that the company’s operating leverage could drive meaningful upside if supply and demand conditions improve into 2026 and 2027. Read the full article here.
Trending Tickers: $AVAV Contract Pause, $ZD $1.2B Sale, $BW AI Power Project
This week, several stocks attracted attention due to major developments. Here’s a breakdown:
- AeroVironment ($AVAV): AeroVironment said its SCAR satellite communications contract with the U.S. Space Force has been temporarily paused while both sides renegotiate terms toward a new firm-fixed-price agreement. According to the company, the program itself is expected to continue once the amendment is finalized. Shares fell about 17% following the update.
- Ziff Davis ($ZD): Ziff Davis agreed to sell its Connectivity division to Accenture for $1.2 billion in cash. The business includes network testing platforms such as Speedtest and Downdetector. According to the company, the sale represents about 16% of its revenue and is intended to unlock shareholder value. Shares jumped roughly 48% on the announcement.
- Babcock & Wilcox ($BW): Babcock & Wilcox received a notice to proceed on a $2.4 billion power generation project tied to AI data center infrastructure backed by Applied Digital. The project will build 1.2 GW of natural gas power capacity to support AI computing demand. Shares surged about 45% after the news.
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