MRKT Matrix Investors Seemingly Unphased After Better Than Expected Jobs Report
Feb 11, 2026
Markets barely budge after stronger jobs numbers and shifting bond yields. Discussion covers a sector rotation from software to cyclicals and AI infrastructure. Big-cap moves include a massive Meta stake and Apple’s Siri overhaul hitting snags. VCs are backing rival AI labs and ByteDance is reportedly developing its own AI chip.
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Jobs Report Signaled Stabilization Not Strength
- Stronger-than-expected January jobs didn't spark a rally because higher yields cut Fed rate-cut odds.
- Economists see stabilization, not strength, as hiring concentrated in healthcare and prior gains were revised down.
Bullish Sentiment Persists Amid Volatility
- Despite software sell-off and big post-earnings swings, investors remain broadly bullish on equities.
- Sector funds outside tech saw record inflows and clients stay positioned for gains amid volatility.
Look For Profitable, Domain-Rich Software Bets
- Search actively for high-quality software businesses that appear cheap despite skepticism.
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