U.S. stocks were mixed into February 11 after the prior session’s action: on Tuesday, February 10, the S&P 500 fell 0.3% to 6,941.81, the Nasdaq slipped 0.6% to 23,102.47, while the Dow notched a record close at 50,188.14; utilities led and financials/health care lagged as VIX rose to 17.79 amid soft December retail sales. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/045ed5556bf6b30c14f6a58f9e03f089?utm_source=openai))
Heading into Wednesday, February 11, futures were little changed as investors awaited the (delayed) January U.S. jobs report; expectations centered on modest payroll gains and a 4.4% unemployment rate. ([investopedia.com](https://www.investopedia.com/5-things-to-know-before-the-stock-market-opens-february-11-2026-11904257?utm_source=openai))
Volatility remains elevated: Bespoke noted the S&P 500 swung from overbought to oversold and back within a week in early February—an unprecedented pattern that underscores choppy breadth. ([marketwatch.com](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-s-p-500-just-accomplished-a-first-time-feat-and-it-suggests-more-wild-swings-ahead-909deded?utm_source=openai))
Earnings drove outsized single‑stock moves: Cloudflare and Vertiv jumped on strong results and upbeat 2026 outlooks tied to AI infrastructure demand, while Robinhood fell on softer revenue/crypto activity. ([barrons.com](https://www.barrons.com/articles/cloudflare-earnings-stock-price-b7c0bea8?utm_source=openai))
Notable pre/post‑market losers included Mattel (weak Q4 and 2026 EPS guide) and Unity (soft outlook), while semis like Diodes and Lattice rallied on guidance. ([barrons.com](https://www.barrons.com/articles/mattel-earnings-stock-price-hasbro-519cc9cb?utm_source=openai))