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Nvidia’s AI Guidance Acts as the 'Iron Floor' for Semiconductors Amidst 2026 Market Turbulence
As the financial world braces for the final week of February 2026, all eyes are once again fixed on Silicon Valley’s undisputed heavyweight. Despite a month characterized by "AI fatigue" and a sharp correction in software valuations, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has managed to provide a psychological and financial "floor"
Via MarketMinute · February 18, 2026
Apple’s Services Juggernaut Hits Record Highs Amid Growing Hardware Headwinds
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has once again rewritten the record books, reporting a staggering $143.8 billion in revenue for its first fiscal quarter of 2026. Driven by a powerhouse performance from the iPhone 17 series and a relentless surge in high-margin Services revenue, the tech giant appeared to defy
Via MarketMinute · February 18, 2026
The AI Resilience: Dip-Buyers Charge Back as 'Capex Fatigue' Fades in the S&P 500
NEW YORK — The narrative surrounding the "AI trade" has taken a decisive turn as of February 18, 2026. After a tumultuous start to the month that saw the S&P 500 retreat from its historic 7,000-point milestone, a wave of dip-buyers has flooded back into the technology sector. The
Via MarketMinute · February 18, 2026
The Great Unwinding: Equal-Weight S&P 500 Hits Record Highs as Investors Abandon Tech for 'Old Economy' Giants
As of February 18, 2026, the long-predicted "Great Sector Rotation" has finally arrived with a vengeance, fundamentally altering the landscape of the U.S. equity markets. For years, the "Magnificent Seven" and a handful of AI-driven software giants dominated investor portfolios, pushing market-cap-weighted indices to dizzying heights while leaving the
Via MarketMinute · February 18, 2026
10 Top Stocks to Buy Right Nowfool.com
Here are 10 stocks to buy now that could offer investors upside in both the short- and long-term.
Via The Motley Fool · February 18, 2026
Billionaire Investors Warren Buffett, Bill Ackman and Other Have Been Buying These Stocksfool.com
Every quarter, we get to see what the best of the best have bought and sold.
Via The Motley Fool · February 18, 2026
The Great Upscale: Walmart Prepares for Q4 2026 Reveal as Affluent Shift Reshapes Retail Dominance
As the sun sets on February 18, 2026, the global retail landscape is bracing for what could be a defining moment in the "membership wars." Tomorrow morning, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings report, and the stakes have never been higher. Having recently
Via MarketMinute · February 18, 2026
Nvidia’s $66B Moment: Fiscal 2026 Q4 Earnings Preview
As the global financial markets prepare for the most anticipated corporate event of the year, all eyes are on Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). On February 25, 2026, the semiconductor titan is scheduled to report its fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter earnings, a report that is expected to serve as a definitive health check
Via MarketMinute · February 18, 2026
6 Forever Dividend Stocksfool.com
Cash Flowing Companies that Raise Dividends
Via The Motley Fool · February 18, 2026
The Great Rotation: Volatility Triggers a Flight to Yield in Defensive Sectors
As the mid-point of February 2026 approaches, the financial landscape is undergoing a dramatic reconfiguration. Investors are aggressively pivoting away from the high-multiple technology giants that fueled the 2024–2025 bull run, opting instead for the perceived safety and steady income of defensive sectors. This "Great Rotation" was punctuated on
Via MarketMinute · February 18, 2026
Japan’s $33 Billion Ohio Gas Bet: A New Frontier in the AI Power Race
In a move that signals a tectonic shift in the American energy and industrial landscape, SB Energy, a subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp. (OTCPK:SFTBY), has announced a massive $33 billion natural gas-fired power facility in Portsmouth, Ohio. Dubbed the "Portsmouth Powered Land Project," the facility is
Via MarketMinute · February 18, 2026
Meta Defies AI Skepticism: Record Q4 Revenue and Aggressive 2026 Scaling Set a New Standard
In a landscape where the "AI tax" has begun to weigh heavily on the balance sheets of Silicon Valley’s elite, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has emerged as the clear frontrunner in the race to monetize artificial intelligence. Reporting its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings in late January 2026, the social media
Via MarketMinute · February 18, 2026
The AI Bill Comes Due: Microsoft’s $357 Billion Reality Check
The era of "growth at any cost" in the artificial intelligence sector met a harsh reckoning on January 29, 2026. Following its Q2 FY2026 earnings report, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) saw its stock price plunge 11% in a single trading session, wiping out a staggering $357 billion in market capitalization.
Via MarketMinute · February 18, 2026
Alphabet’s $180 Billion AI Gambit: The High-Stakes Race That Has Investors on Edge
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the technology sector and broader financial markets, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has unveiled a staggering $180 billion capital expenditure plan for 2026. This massive investment, primarily aimed at fortifying its artificial intelligence infrastructure, represents a near-doubling of the company's 2025 spending and
Via MarketMinute · February 18, 2026
Google Commits $15 Billion To Boost AI Infrastructure In Indiagoogle-com
Google plans to invest $15 billion in India to accelerate AI development and create new subsea pathways, preventing an AI divide.
Via Benzinga · February 18, 2026
Google Launches Its Latest Affordable Phone At $499stocktwits.com
The Pixel 10a is part of the company’s A-series that brings many of Google’s AI tools at a more affordable price point compared to the Pixel 10 series.
Via Stocktwits · February 18, 2026
Valley Wealth Sells $11 Million of Invesco KBW Bank ETFfool.com
This ETF tracks a benchmark of leading U.S. banks, offering targeted exposure to the financial sector with a rules-based approach.
Via The Motley Fool · February 18, 2026
Prediction: 3 Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than Apple 3 Years From Nowfool.com
Apple's stock is trading at a huge premium despite worse results.
Via The Motley Fool · February 18, 2026
The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Nowfool.com
Alphabet and Meta are two top stocks to buy right now.
Via The Motley Fool · February 18, 2026
3 No-Brainer Growth Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Nowfool.com
These growth stocks are big names, but they can still produce big returns.
Via The Motley Fool · February 18, 2026
Why Alphabet Stock Could Be the First Big Winner of the Robotaxi Racefool.com
This major tech stock could be a big winner of the robotaxi race.
Via The Motley Fool · February 18, 2026
Sundar Pichai Steers Alphabet’s AI Expansion Into India Through Public-Private Partnershipsstocktwits.com
The tech giant said it is rolling out its National Partnerships for AI framework in India, building on earlier work with U.S. and U.K. authorities.
Via Stocktwits · February 18, 2026
Billionaire Seth Klarman of Baupost Group Is Piling Into Dual Industry Leader Amazon and Dumping Shares of a High-Flying Chief Rivalfool.com
While Klarman was loading up on shares of e-commerce and cloud infrastructure service titan Amazon, he was sending shares of a trillion-dollar competitor to the chopping block.
Via The Motley Fool · February 18, 2026
Prediction: Nvidia Stock Will Drop After Feb. 25fool.com
Nvidia doesn't have to miss Wall Street's Q4 estimates for its share price to fall.
Via The Motley Fool · February 18, 2026
The Data Center AI Spending Boom Hides a Dirty Little Secretfool.com
Big tech capex spending is rising to record levels, but everything isn't what it seems. There's a way for investors to profit.
Via The Motley Fool · February 18, 2026