The retail world is currently processing a whirlwind of data after Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) released its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on February 19, 2026. The report, which surpassed analyst expectations across nearly every key metric, offers a vital window into the state of the American shopper following a year
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Trump administration's announcement of new global tariffs, reignited trade policy uncertainty. The move came swiftly after the Supreme Court ruled the previous week that the president could not use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for such duties, a decision that had initially sent markets higher. However, the administration invoked a different authority, the Trade Act of 1974, to impose a 15% global tariff for up to 150 days. The rapid reimposition of trade barriers creates significant uncertainty for companies across multiple sectors that depend on international supply chains and global trade. Investors are now weighing the potential impact of these new duties on corporate earnings and broader economic activity.
As of February 23, 2026, ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) stands as a titan of the North American midstream energy landscape. In the wake of a historic three-year consolidation phase—marked by the transformative acquisition of Magellan Midstream Partners and the subsequent 2024 integrations of EnLink Midstream and Medallion Midstream—ONEOK has evolved from a pure-play natural gas [...]
On February 23, 2026, the industrial and construction sectors are witnessing a defining moment for one of the market's most quietly aggressive compounders: Comfort Systems USA (NYSE: FIX). Following a series of record-breaking earnings results released last week, the stock has catapulted to new all-time highs, crossing the $1,460 threshold and cementing its status as [...]
March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.27%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.41% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as heightened uncertainty about U.S. trade policy dampened sentiment.
PHOENIX, AZ — February 20, 2026 — Shares of Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN) surged more than 18% in early trading today, as investors rallied behind a fourth-quarter earnings report that showcased a dramatic transformation of the company’s core business model. After years of navigating a volatile and often hostile housing
As Essex Property Trust has underperformed relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s prospects.
Date: February 20, 2026 Introduction In the high-stakes world of alternative asset management, few names command as much respect—or have undergone as radical a transformation—as TPG Inc. (Nasdaq: TPG). Once known strictly as a swashbuckling private equity pioneer under the moniker Texas Pacific Group, TPG has spent the last several years evolving into a diversified [...]
NEW YORK — In a bold move to solidify its dominance in the global advertising landscape, Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) has announced a massive $5 billion share repurchase program, a cornerstone of its strategy to reward investors following the landmark acquisition of its long-time rival. The announcement, which accompanied the
The landscape of American energy shifted significantly this week as Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) officially finalized its blockbuster $21.4 billion merger with Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA). The closing of the deal, which marks the largest independent oil and gas transaction of early 2026, creates a diversified "mega-independent" operator with
While Domino's Pizza has considerably underperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.
Although SBA Communications has underperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s outlook.
As of mid-February 2026, the global financial landscape is undergoing a tectonic shift. A perfect storm of escalating geopolitical tensions and a burgeoning "debasement trade" has propelled commodities to historic highs, with gold shattering the $5,000 per ounce ceiling and copper reaching unprecedented levels near $14,500 per tonne.
While J.B. Hunt Transport Services has outperformed relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.
March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.54%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.63% this morning as concerns around AI appear to be easing, with investors snapping up tech stocks following the recent selloff.
In a dramatic shift for the electric vehicle (EV) sector, Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) saw its shares skyrocket by 26.6% following the release of its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings report. The surge, which took place on February 13, 2026, marks a definitive turning point for the Irvine-based
NEW YORK — The era of unchecked optimism for Silicon Valley’s artificial intelligence ambitions faced its sternest test this week. UBS Global Wealth Management has officially downgraded the U.S. Information Technology sector from “Attractive” to “Neutral,” sending a ripple of caution through global markets as of February 17, 2026.
