Gartner, HP, Globalstar, Amphenol, and Equifax Stocks Trade Up, What You Need To Know

Radek Strnad

Sat, February 14, 2026 at 5:30 AM GMT+9 3 min read

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•                                       StockStory Top Pick 
  

  GSAT

  +1.80%

  APH

  +2.08%

 HPQ  

 +2.07%  

 

 

 IT  

 +3.22%  

 

 

 EFX  

 +2.46%  

What Happened?

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report came in softer than anticipated, fueling investor optimism for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that prices rose 0.2% from December to January, below the 0.3% forecast. On an annual basis, inflation moderated to 2.4%, under the expected 2.5%. This cooling trend has significant implications for monetary policy, with investors now increasing bets on multiple rate reductions by the end of the year. The news prompted a rally in both stocks and Treasuries, as lower interest rates typically reduce borrowing costs for companies and can stimulate economic activity. The Russell 2000 index, which consists of smaller companies sensitive to domestic economic conditions and financial costs, saw a particularly strong positive reaction.

The stock market overreacts to news, and big price drops can present good opportunities to buy high-quality stocks.

Among others, the following stocks were impacted:

IT Services & Consulting company Gartner (NYSE:IT) jumped 2.9%. Is now the time to buy Gartner? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.

Hardware & Infrastructure company HP (NYSE:HPQ) jumped 2.8%. Is now the time to buy HP? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.

Satellite Telecommunication Services company Globalstar (NASDAQ:GSAT) jumped 2%. Is now the time to buy Globalstar? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.

Electronic Components & Manufacturing company Amphenol (NYSE:APH) jumped 2.4%. Is now the time to buy Amphenol? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.

Data & Business Process Services company Equifax (NYSE:EFX) jumped 2.7%. Is now the time to buy Equifax? Access our full analysis report here, it’s free.

Zooming In On Gartner (IT)

Gartner’s shares are somewhat volatile and have had 13 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today’s move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business.

The previous big move we wrote about was 23 days ago when the stock gained 4.6% on the news that President Trump cooled fears of a transatlantic trade war by calling off scheduled tariffs on European allies.

The rally followed a productive meeting in Davos with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, where a “framework of a future deal” regarding Greenland and the Arctic region was established. By explicitly ruling out the use of military force and suspending the 10% tariffs previously set for February 1st, the administration provided the “sigh of relief” the market desperately needed.

Story Continues  

Technology and semiconductor leaders like Nvidia and AMD spearheaded the recovery as investors quickly pivoted back into growth stocks. The “Sell America” trade from the prior session reversed sharply, with the Nasdaq Composite jumping 1.5% and the S&P 500 erasing its 2026 losses. This rebound was further supported by a stabilization in the bond market; as tariff-related inflation fears subsided, the 10-year Treasury yield retreated from its recent highs, creating a more favorable backdrop for equity valuations across the board.

Gartner is down 33.7% since the beginning of the year, and at $157.17 per share, it is trading 69.6% below its 52-week high of $517.17 from February 2025. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Gartner’s shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $879.19.

While Wall Street chases Nvidia at all-time highs, an under-the-radar semiconductor supplier is dominating a critical AI component these giants can’t build without. Click here to access our full research report, it’s free.

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