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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 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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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 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
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 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
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.
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Apple's stock is trading at a huge premium despite worse results.
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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.
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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.
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Nvidia doesn't have to miss Wall Street's Q4 estimates for its share price to fall.
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Big tech capex spending is rising to record levels, but everything isn't what it seems. There's a way for investors to profit.
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