Hey, Tim Plaehn here.

Bitcoin just dipped.

Everyone’s watching the price. But they’re missing the real opportunity.

This could be the best buying moment we’ll see all year.

I’m not talking about buying Bitcoin itself…

I’ve found a simple way to turn this moment into weekly income without buying crypto, opening a Coinbase account, or trading options.

Just a $45 investment you could find in your brokerage account right now.

And you could set yourself up for your first payout as soon as next Thursday.

After that? Every Thursday. Like clockwork.

We’re talking potential payouts of $1,200 a month or more.

Click here to watch my Bitcoin Income Briefing. 

I’ll show you exactly how it works and why you need to act now to catch next week’s payout.

Talk soon,

Tim Plaehn
Chief Income Strategist, Investors Alley

---

Featured News from MarketBeat

MarketBeat Week in Review – 02/09 – 02/13

By MarketBeat Staff. First Published: 2/14/2026. 

Stocks continued to be under pressure despite a cooler-than-expected January inflation reading that offset a hot jobs report earlier in the week. What that means for the pace of future interest rate cuts remains uncertain.

For now, investors remain focused on valuation, particularly for stocks tied to the artificial intelligence (AI) trade. Not only are many of these names expensive by traditional metrics, but there’s growing concern about AI’s impact on the jobs market. It’s becoming a circular debate.

That said, this earnings season is showing that the major players in the AI trade are posting strong results and reiterating or raising guidance. Ultimately, earnings are the tell for stock prices, which is why the overall outlook for equities remains bullish.

Three Nobel Prize winners: A convergence is coming (Ad)

Watch Now! Porter Stansberry & Luke Lango join forces to unveil:

The Three Titanic Forces Converging To Unleash A New 1776 Moment 

“We have never seen wealth created at this size and speed” MIT ResearcherClick here for the stocks to buy and sell now

At a Glance

• Stocks saw another down week as investors digested positive inflation news and strong labor data.
• The AI trade remains in focus, but attention is turning to the impact of AI on the labor force as much as valuation.
• U.S. markets will be closed on Monday in observance of Presidents Day.   

U.S. markets will be closed on Monday in observance of Presidents Day. If you have the day off, we hope you take some time to get caught up with insights from the MarketBeat analysts. Here are some of our most popular articles from the last week.

Articles by Thomas Hughes

Software stocks have been hit hard in 2026 amid concerns of AI disruption. This week, Thomas Hughes explained why the sell-off has been overblown and, perhaps more importantly, indiscriminate. Earnings season is separating the pretenders from the contenders, and Hughes pointed investors to three software stocks to buy on recent weakness.

Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE: NET) is another example of a technology company often labeled as being disrupted by AI. Hughes highlighted the company’s latest earnings report as an example of how AI is fueling the company’s growth and setting the stage for new highs in 2026.

Verizon Communications, Inc. (NYSE: VZ) is up more than 15% in 2026, an example of a flight to quality among investors. Hughes analyzed the company’s latest earnings and why it may not be too late to get on board a stock that could be this year’s total return leader.

Articles by Sam Quirke

The predictions market has pummeled online gaming stocks. But investors looking for a contrarian play may want to consider Flutter Entertainment plc (NYSE: FLUT). Sam Quirke argued that FLUT stock looks oversold relative to the company’s fundamentals, and analysts are taking note.

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has fallen sharply as investors digest the company’s planned $200 billion CapEx spend on AI. However, Quirke pointed out that AMZN is flashing a bullish technical indicator that preceded strong rallies the last two times it appeared.

Is Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) setting investors up for disappointment, or building momentum for a stronger move higher? Quirke outlined the key takeaways to watch in the company’s upcoming earnings report.

Articles by Chris Markoch

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) continues to get caught up in the tech stock tantrum. Chris Markoch wrote this week that while some investors view the stock as “AI or bust,” they’re overlooking that the multi-year cloud revenue is largely locked in and provides a foundation for future AI adoption.

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) delivered an earnings report and guidance that underscore why the AI infrastructure boom talk may be overstated. Markoch summarized the bull case but cautioned that VRT stock may be extended after a strong rally.

The case for lithium in 2026 remains bullish, though the timeline could be extended. Markoch explained what that means for investors considering Albemarle Corp. (NYSE: ALB) stock. The shares have been tracking lithium prices, and investors may want to use any dip as an entry point.

Articles by Ryan Hasson

Early in 2026, investors are hearing a lot about sector rotation. One area showing up is consumer staples. This week, Ryan Hasson explained why consumer staples can often outperform when the broader market slumps, and he highlighted one ETF in the sector that could offer upside.

Selling often begets more selling. Hasson wrote this week that this may be the case with Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB). Disappointing news about the company’s Neutron rocket sparked the current sell-off, but analyst sentiment and technical indicators suggest the move may be overdone, which could create a buying opportunity.

All the talk of an AI bubble may have distracted investors from opportunities in areas like optical networking and photonics. Hasson highlighted two companies that have been surging in 2026 and explained why they likely have more upside ahead.

Articles by Leo Miller

Earnings reports often tell a clear story. This time, two Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO)customers announced massive CapEx plans, including memory spending that benefits Broadcom. As Leo Miller explained, those growth projections aren’t reflected in AVGO’s share price, and that’s where the opportunity lies.

The recent sell-off in cryptocurrency has hit the stock of Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD), which is down nearly 50%. However, as Miller noted, Robinhood has growth drivers beyond crypto and equities, making HOOD a potential buy-the-dip opportunity.

Insider buying often precedes future stock gains. Miller highlighted three names that may challenge that conventional wisdom. The facts speak for themselves—read his article to see which high-risk stocks insiders are buying and why.

Articles by Nathan Reiff

Defense stocks are catching a bid this year, and one of the lesser-known names is Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO). Nathan Reiff explained why this drone company is stacking wins and expanding capacity to meet demand.

Also in the below-the-radar defense space is D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS). The quantum computing company has announced contracts with defense firms that, as Reiff noted, could open additional revenue channels.

Markets are grinding higher but still searching for direction, which has some investors worrying about downside risk. In that case, Reiff pointed to three ETFs that use strategies designed to protect against downside.

Articles by Dan Schmidt

Dan Schmidt also pointed out the rally in consumer staples stocks. He highlighted three names that were beaten down in 2025 but are entering 2026 with technical signals supporting a potential breakout.

Travel stocks continue to reflect the strength of high-income consumers who are still spending on travel. That growth has shown up in the earnings and guidance for the three travel stocks Schmidt analyzed this week.

Insurance stocks have been another safe-haven play for investors rotating out of technology. This week, Schmidt highlighted three insurance stocks that recently broke out to new 52-week highs and may have more room to run.

Articles by Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Certain stocks require conviction, and Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) is one of them. Jeffrey Neal Johnson provided a deep dive into Intel’s AI offensive, arguing the stock may be severely undervalued—but that effort is colliding with current supply constraints, which gives the bears an argument.

Johnson also covered the surge in institutional buying for IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN), which sold off after its Feb. 5 earnings report. Even after the recent buying, Johnson explained why analysts may be mispricing IREN, a dynamic that could lead to a bullish rerating over coming quarters.

Buying stocks immediately after an IPO carries both higher risk and higher potential reward. Johnson reviewed the successful IPO of Once Upon a Farm (NYSE: OFRM)and explained why the company’s business model and valuation may make it an attractive post-IPO buy.

Articles by Jordan Chussler

Energy stocks are leading the way in 2026, but Jordan Chussler urged caution for investors looking to pick a “big oil” name at random. He offered a safer way to play the energy revival.

Despite concerns about streaming fatigue, Chussler argued the subscription economy is alive and well. That suggests investors may want to consider these two subscription stocks that continue to dominate their niches.

To close this week: earnings reports tell a story if investors are willing to listen. Chussler highlighted three companies that recently delivered reports providing outlooks for their stocks, sectors, and industries.

This message is a sponsored message provided by Investors Alley, a third-party advertiser of MarketBeat. Why did I get this email content?. 

If you need assistance with your account, please contact our South Dakota based support team at contact@marketbeat.com.

If you would no longer like to receive promotional emails from MarketBeat advertisers, you can unsubscribe or manage your mailing preferences here.

© 2006-2026 MarketBeat Media, LLC. All rights protected.
345 N Reid Place #620, Sioux Falls, SD 57103. U.S.A..

Just For You: The day the gold market broke (From Behind the Markets)