Shares of AI lending platform Upstart (NASDAQ:UPST) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after Compass Point upgraded the stock to Neutral from Sell and raised its price target.
Shares of cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH)
jumped 12.3% in the afternoon session after activist investor Elliott Management built a stake of more than 10% in the cruise operator and planned to push for changes at the company.
Shares of construction materials company Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC)
fell 5.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported weak fourth-quarter 2025 earnings and issued a disappointing financial outlook for 2026.
Shares of document technology company Xerox (NASDAQ:XRX) jumped 3.7% in the afternoon session after the company announced it had raised $450 million for a new joint venture with global alternative asset management firm TPG and revealed a new global sales structure.
As of February 17, 2026, the euphoria that pushed the S&P 500 to the brink of the historic 7,000 mark has been replaced by a growing sense of trepidation. Following a series of stern warnings from top Wall Street technical analysts last week, investors are bracing for what
On February 11, 2026, the financial markets witnessed a historic milestone for one of America’s most storied industrial giants. Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) saw its stock price surge to an all-time high, closing at $775.00 after an intraday peak of $775.54. This rally, which saw the stock
NEW YORK — In a historic reversal of market dynamics, the utility sector, long the stolid and predictable "bond proxy" of Wall Street, has emerged in early 2026 as one of the most aggressive growth engines in the equity market. Driven by the voracious electricity demands of artificial intelligence (AI) data
As the sun rises on the first full trading day after the 2026 Presidents' Day long weekend, all eyes on Wall Street are fixed on Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW). Scheduled to report its fiscal second-quarter 2026 results after the market closes today, February 17, the cybersecurity titan finds itself
The "Magnificent Seven" companies are pivoting aggressively toward a capital-intensive future dominated by artificial intelligence infrastructure. In a definitive signal of the insatiable appetite for high-quality corporate debt, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) successfully closed a massive $20 billion U.S. dollar bond offering on February 10, 2026. The sale, which
NEW YORK — Wall Street is battening down the hatches for what traders are calling "Macro Friday." On February 20, 2026, the Bureau of Economic Analysis is set to release a rare, high-stakes "data deluge" that could dictate the trajectory of the U.S. economy for the remainder of the year.
NEW YORK — As of February 17, 2026, the long-reigning kings of Silicon Valley are facing a cold front on Wall Street. In a dramatic reversal of the trends that defined the early 2020s, the "Mega Cap 8" growth stocks are witnessing a sustained sell-off, while investors flock to the once-ignored
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.
Microsoft’s push for “true self-sufficiency” in AI signals a strategic shift toward greater control and long-term value creation, and this article examines whether that makes MSFT stock a compelling buy now.
The financial markets are currently witnessing a dramatic recalibration as the 10-Year Treasury yield experiences a sharp descent, falling from a February peak of 4.276% to a mid-month range of 4.03% to 4.06%. This shift, catalyzed by a combination of cooling inflation data and a significant leadership
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has just endured its most grueling stretch in years, closing out a fifth consecutive week of losses on February 13, 2026. This downward spiral, which has wiped trillions in market value from the world’s largest technology firms, marks the longest losing streak for the index
As of mid-February 2026, a fundamental shift is reshaping the landscape of Wall Street. For nearly three years, the "AI supercycle" acted as an almost gravity-defying force, lifting technology valuations to historic heights and leaving the rest of the market in the shadows. However, that era of tech exceptionalism is
As of February 17, 2026, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stands at a pivotal juncture in its nearly 50-year history. Traditionally celebrated as the world’s premier hardware innovator, the Cupertino-based giant is currently deep in the throes of a fundamental metamorphosis: transitioning into a "Premium AI Utility." Following the successful launch of the iPhone 17 series and [...]
In a historic realignment of global financial markets, the price of gold has shattered the psychological $5,000 per ounce barrier, marking a monumental shift in investor sentiment. As of mid-February 2026, the precious metal has transitioned from a traditional safe-haven asset into the primary vehicle for capital preservation amidst
As of February 17, 2026, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) stands as the undisputed bellwether for the artificial intelligence (AI) era. After a decade-long transformation under CEO Satya Nadella, the company has evolved from a legacy software provider into a vertically integrated AI powerhouse. However, the narrative in early 2026 has shifted from pure wonder at [...]
