Shares of enterprise software giant Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) fell 4% in the afternoon session after investor fears over artificial intelligence disrupting the software industry sparked a broad sell-off.
Shares of professional staffing firm Kforce (NYSE:KFRC) fell 3.5% in the afternoon session after investor fears over artificial intelligence disrupting the software industry sparked a broad sell-off.
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.
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 — Financial markets are recalibrating their expectations for the remainder of 2026 following a pivotal inflation report that suggests the Federal Reserve’s long battle against price pressures may finally be entering its final act. Data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on February 13, and further analyzed
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
Dan Ives says Apple's AI alone could be worth $1.5 trillion, nearly half its valuation. Wall Street may be underpricing Apple's next massive growth engine.
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global media landscape, Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) confirmed late yesterday, February 16, 2026, that it has officially reopened its doors to competing acquisition offers. The decision follows weeks of mounting pressure from shareholders and a lucrative, yet controversial, hostile takeover
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 the 2026 financial calendar kicks into high gear, the banking sector remains the ultimate barometer for the health of the American economy. JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) set the tone this January with a fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report that showcased a "fortress balance sheet" capable of weathering both domestic shifts
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
The U.S. labor and consumer markets received a pivotal update this week as the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the January 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Headline inflation cooled to a 2.4% annual rate, marking the lowest level of price growth since mid-2021 and coming in slightly
As of February 17, 2026, Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC) finds itself at the most critical juncture in its 58-year history. After a tumultuous 2024 that saw the company removed from the Dow Jones Industrial Average and report a staggering $18.7 billion net loss, the "Silicon Giant" is currently in the throes of a high-stakes transformation. [...]
Shares of Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) soared 16% this week following the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report, which highlighted a massive $1.7 billion share repurchase program. Despite a volatile period for the broader cryptocurrency market, the exchange's aggressive move to return capital to shareholders has significantly bolstered
As of February 17, 2026, Roku, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROKU) has reclaimed its position as a central protagonist in the global streaming narrative. Once dismissed by skeptics as a "COVID-era relic" destined to be crushed by tech giants, Roku has spent the last 24 months engineering a remarkable fundamental turnaround. The company is currently the subject [...]
