U.S. stock futures hovered around the flatline on Friday morning as traders digested the January 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the consumer price index rose 0.2% in January, reflecting a 2.4% gain on an annualized basis. Economists polled by Dow Jones expected a 0.3% month-over-month rise and a 2.5% year-over-year gain. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the S&P 500 (SPX), and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) were up by 0.14%, 0.09%, and 0.07%, respectively, at 8:55 a.m. EST on February 13.
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New trading tool for QQQ bullsDuring Thursday’s regular trading, all three indexes closed lower amid growing fears that artificial intelligence (AI) is slowly taking over sectors such as real estate, trucking, and software. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.6% and 2%, respectively, while the DJIA slipped 1.3%.
Turning to trending stocks, shares of electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian Automotive (RIVN) rallied 21% in Friday’s pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 results and issued impressive guidance. Rivian expects 2026 vehicle deliveries in the range of 62,000 to 67,000 units, reflecting a 47% to 59% increase.
Also, Applied Materials (AMAT) stock jumped 11% after reporting strong earnings and guidance. Coinbase (COIN) stock surged 7% as the crypto company reported a 156% surge in its 2025 trading volume to $5.2 trillion. In contrast, Pinterest (PINS) stock tanked 22% following the social media platform’s weak quarterly results and a soft forecast.