Indian crude oil futures plunged as much as 30% on February 13, according to MCX. This came after the International Energy Agency (IEA) lowered its global oil demand forecast for 2026 over potential US-Iran tensions. Globally, Brent crude oil futures fell $1.88, or 2.71%, while US West Texas Intermediate crude dipped by $1.79, or 2.77%, according to CNBC.

Coinbase shares rose pre-market despite missing revenue targets. CEO Brian Armstrong dismissed the crypto slump as "psychological" rather than fundamental. He highlighted that users remain net buyers. The firm plans to buy Bitcoin and repurchase shares. Retail sentiment turned bullish on the news.

US stock futures dipped as investors awaited the January CPI report, with economists expecting inflation to cool to 2.5%. Retail sentiment remained bearish on SPY and extremely bearish on QQQ. Key stocks to watch included Apple on AI delays, Tesla on graphite tariffs, and Rivian on earnings. Markets are closed Monday for Presidents' Day.

IonQ shares fell for a third straight session, dropping 7% after Morgan Stanley reduced its stake below 5%. The selloff follows a Wolfpack Research report alleging lost Pentagon contracts and a $54.6 million revenue shortfall. The stock has lost over 12% in three days. Wolfpack also flagged nearly $400 million in insider stock sales as a concern.

The CFTC expanded its advisory committee to 35 members, appointing CEOs from Coinbase, Robinhood, and Ripple. Chairman Mike Selim stated the group aims to establish clear rules for the "golden age" of markets. The committee includes leaders from both crypto and traditional finance sectors.

Churchill Capital Corp X shares rose over 4% after shareholders approved the merger with quantum technology firm Infleqtion. The vote had a low redemption rate, preserving $551 million in proceeds. The combined entity plans to list on the NYSE under ticker INFQ. Barclays cut its stake ahead of the vote.

Apple stock fell 5% in its worst day in 10 months due to delays in its AI-powered Siri update and an FTC probe into Apple News. Reports suggest the Siri features, initially planned for March, are now staggered until later this year. Retail sentiment has turned "bearish" amid the ongoing AI rollout struggles.

Cathie Wood ARK Invest extended its Bullish buying streak to 10 days, adding $2.3 million to a nearly $60 million total investment. Wood called this a "high conviction" play while warning Fed Chair Jerome Powell is the market's biggest risk. Retail sentiment remains "extremely bullish" on the Peter Thiel-backed stock.

Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services’ share price fell 5% to ₹289.50 on Friday after declaring its December quarter results. The company reported a net profit of ₹36 crore, marking a 77.7% year-on-year growth. However, the stock remains under pressure, trading over 51% below its record high of ₹597 registered in December 2024.

The combined market capitalization of India's top five IT firms declined by nearly ₹3.11 lakh crore this week amid a global tech sell-off. TCS was the worst performer, losing ₹1.28 lakh crore in value, while Infosys saw a decline of ₹91,431 crore. Reports suggest fears of AI-driven disruption and delayed rate cuts triggered the rout.