Mon, Feb 9, 2026: U.S. stocks edged higher (S&P 500 +0.6%, Nasdaq +1.0%, Dow +21 pts) as gold, silver and bitcoin stabilized and tech led gains.
Transocean agreed to acquire Valaris in an all‑stock deal valued around $5.8B, creating the largest offshore driller; Valaris shares surged on the news.
Kyndryl plunged after disclosing CFO and GC departures, an internal controls review prompted by SEC information requests, delayed filings, and a sharply cut outlook.
Hims & Hers halted sales of a compounded semaglutide pill following a lawsuit filed by Novo Nordisk; HIMS fell while NVO rose.
AppLovin jumped after a publisher retracted key allegations against the company; it was among the day’s top S&P 500 performers.
Kroger named former Walmart executive Greg Foran as CEO, lifting shares as investors bet on operational execution.