👀 'COLM' before the storm?

Markets stayed active this week as traders balanced fading earnings momentum, shifting rate expectations, and renewed sector rotation. Volatility remained elevated, conviction thinned, and stock selection continued to matter more than broad index exposure. And while the tape chopped, insiders at Columbia Sportswear (COLM) were buying — a smart-money signal worth noting.

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silas peters
February 08, 2026

Good afternoon and happy Sunday! Here is a quick market rundown and an ‘inside’ peek behind the curtains of what C-Level Execs, Wall St. Hedge Fund Gurus, and politicians are trading right now…!

📊 Market Recap — Week Ending February 6, 2026

Market Performance

U.S. equities finished the week mixed as investors digested late-stage earnings reports and shifting macro expectations

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq struggled to extend recent gains, while the Dow and select value sectors showed relative stability

Intraday volatility remained elevated as traders adjusted positioning ahead of key economic releases.

🔑 Key Drivers & Dynamics

📊 1. Earnings Season Winds Down
With most major reports behind us, markets shifted focus from headline results to forward outlooks and margin trends.

🎯 2. Rotation Remains the Dominant Theme
Mega-cap leadership softened while capital rotated into under-owned sectors — signaling redistribution rather than broad risk-off behavior.

🏦 3. Rates Still Influence Risk Appetite
Treasury yields continued to shape flows, keeping pressure on growth stocks and supporting value-oriented names.

📉 4. Volatility Stays Elevated
Wider daily ranges reflected uncertainty around growth, policy, and positioning — rewarding disciplined execution.

📌 Key Takeaways

🧠 Markets are digesting, not breaking
Recent weakness looks rotational rather than structural.

🧠 Stock selection matters more than ever
Dispersion remains high as leadership fragments.

🧠 Insider buying is a high-signal input
COLM’s accumulation stands out amid broader uncertainty.

🧠 2026 positioning is accelerating
Capital is becoming more intentional as dominant themes take shape..

👀 What We’re Watching Next Week

📅 Key Economic Data
Upcoming inflation and consumer data will be critical for shaping rate-cut expectations.

🏦 Fed Commentary & Policy Signals
Any change in tone from Fed officials could move yields and reset sector leadership.

📊 Post-Earnings Positioning
With reporting season largely complete, we’re watching where institutional capital rotates next.

📉 Key Technical Levels
Major index support and resistance zones will be tested as markets decide between continuation and consolidation.

Insider spotlight of the week…#COLM

Here is a snapshot of last week’s recent insider activity…

Politicians

C-Level Execs

Hedge Funds

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