Dow Futures Gain, Nasdaq Drags as Investors Focus on ZIM, Masimo, Toll Brothers

U.S. stock futures fluctuated on Tuesday following Friday's mixed close, with the markets closed on Monday for Presidents' Day.

Feb. 18, 2026 at 7:23am

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U.S. stock futures were mixed at the start of the holiday-shortened week, with the Dow Jones futures gaining slightly while the Nasdaq futures declined. Investors are focused on companies like ZIM Integrated Shipping, Masimo, and Toll Brothers. The 10-year Treasury bond yield stood at 4.02%, and the two-year bond was at 3.39%. The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged in March.

Why it matters

The mixed performance in U.S. stock futures reflects the ongoing volatility in the markets, with investors closely watching economic data and the actions of the Federal Reserve. The focus on specific companies like ZIM, Masimo, and Toll Brothers suggests that investors are taking a more selective approach, rather than relying on broad market trends.

The details

Ocular Therapeutix Inc. (OCUL) soared 33.56% as it is set to announce topline data for its SOL-1 Phase 3 superiority trial in wet AMD on Tuesday. Sonoco Products (SON) maintains a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long terms, with a poor growth ranking. Masimo (MASI) has a weaker price trend over the short, medium, and long terms, with a poor quality ranking. Toll Brothers Inc. (TOL) was 0.07% lower as analysts expected it to report earnings of $2.11 per share on revenue of $1.85 billion after the closing bell. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (ZIM) surged 34.46% after the company agreed to be acquired by Hapag-Lloyd for $35.00 per share in cash at an aggregate cash consideration of approximately $4.2 billion.

  • The markets were closed on Monday for Presidents' Day.

The players

Ocular Therapeutix Inc.

A biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes innovative therapies for eye diseases and conditions.

Sonoco Products

A global provider of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging, and displays and packaging supply chain services.

Masimo

A medical technology company that develops and manufactures innovative noninvasive patient monitoring technologies.

Toll Brothers Inc.

A luxury homebuilder that constructs and sells single-family detached and attached home communities, master planned luxury residential resort-style golf communities, and urban low-, mid-, and high-rise communities.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

A global container shipping company that provides a wide range of shipping and logistics services.

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What they’re saying

“2026 will not bring more of the same; it should be a year of recalibration.”

— Mohamed El-Erian, Renowned economist (Benzinga)

The takeaway

The mixed performance in U.S. stock futures and the focus on specific companies suggest that investors are taking a more selective approach, rather than relying on broad market trends. The comments from economist Mohamed El-Erian highlight the uncertainty and potential challenges facing the economy in 2026, with a shift away from the 'limitless potential' narrative and a need for companies to effectively integrate AI to succeed.