American households showed unexpected grit this week as the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index climbed to 91.2 in February, a sharp departure from the gloom that characterized the start of the year. The reading, which comfortably beat analyst forecasts of 87.4, suggests that the "cratering" of sentiment
The U.S. labor market is flashing a surprising signal of late-cycle strength as the shortest month of the year comes to a close. Despite a lukewarm monthly headline in early February, the latest ADP National Employment Report "NER Pulse" data, released throughout the month, has revealed four consecutive weeks
In a historic move that signals a definitive end to the uncertainty surrounding the future of New York’s office market, American Express (NYSE: AXP) officially announced today, February 25, 2026, that it will build its new global headquarters at 2 World Trade Center. The financial services giant, which has
The solar energy landscape faced a chilling reality check on February 25, 2026, as shares of First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) plummeted over 18% following an earnings report that painted a surprisingly cautious picture of the year ahead. Despite reporting record sales for 2025, the thin-film solar leader issued a 2026
The U.S. labor market has sent a complex signal to Wall Street this February, as fresh Department of Labor data reveals a "low-hire, low-fire" economy that is complicating the Federal Reserve’s path toward further interest rate cuts. Initial unemployment claims for the week ending February 14, 2026, fell
As of February 25, 2026, the S&P 500 index (NYSEArca:SPY) finds itself in a high-stakes tug-of-war between psychological resistance and robust underlying support. Following a historic surge that saw the index breach the 7,000-point threshold in late January, the market has entered a phase of "volatility compression.
As the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) prepares for its pivotal March 17–18 meeting, the financial world is locked in a high-stakes debate over the next move for U.S. monetary policy. Following a "cautious pause" at the January 2026 meeting, which left the federal funds rate at 3.
The narrative defining the U.S. equity markets has undergone a fundamental shift as of February 25, 2026. For nearly two years, investors and analysts alike expressed growing concern over a "top-heavy" market, where the fortunes of the entire S&P 500 seemed tethered to a handful of artificial intelligence
The global copper market has entered a state of profound disequilibrium as of February 2026, characterized by what analysts are calling the "Inventory Paradox." Despite the relentless long-term demand projections fueled by the artificial intelligence (AI) data center boom and the global energy transition, copper prices have retreated from their
February 25, 2026 — The silver market has entered a transformative era, cementing its status as the "indispensable metal" of the 2020s. After a period of historic volatility that saw prices touch triple digits before a sharp correction, silver has successfully reclaimed the $80 per ounce threshold this month. This price
As of February 25, 2026, the global gold mining sector has entered what analysts are calling the 'era of super-margins.' With gold prices defying historical gravity and stabilizing above the $5,000 per ounce mark, the industry’s titans are awash in record-breaking free cash flow. This unprecedented windfall
Analysts expect Nvidia to report a 68% YoY rise in Q4 revenue to $66.12 billion, and an 80% YoY increase in earnings per share to $1.53, according to Fiscal AI data.
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q4. Today, we are looking at investment banking & brokerage stocks, starting with Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS).
Bank of America slipped as investors balanced concerns about the economy with signs that large banks remain profitable. With the stock lagging the broader market over the past year, investors are watching whether loan growth and interest income can help it regain momentum.
On January 28, 2026, the financial world witnessed a historic milestone as the S&P 500 Index (NYSEARCA: SPY) breached the 7,000-point threshold for the first time in history. Reaching an intraday high of 7,002.28, the index’s ascent from the 6,000-point mark took a mere
NEW YORK — In a dramatic session that redefined the market leadership of 2026, investors witnessed a sharp and unsettling divergence in sector performance on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE Arca: XLF) plummeted 3.3%, marking its steepest single-day decline of the year, as a
As the final week of February 2026 unfolds, a massive wave of capital is beginning to flood the U.S. economy, marking the start of what economists are calling the "Spring of Stimulus." Following the full implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—officially titled the Working Families
The era of the "two-speed" stock market, defined by a handful of tech titans dragging a sluggish index behind them, has officially come to a close. On January 28, 2026, the S&P 500 reached a historic milestone, breaching the 7,000-point threshold for the first time in history. While
The US stock market staged a definitive recovery on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, as a duo of upbeat economic reports provided the "soft landing" narrative with much-needed oxygen. Following a bruising Monday session that saw major indices retreat on fears of trade volatility and cooling tech demand, the release of
