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10-Year Treasury Yield Slide: Fixed Income Impact on Equities
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
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
Nasdaq's Five-Week Slump: Analyzing the Technical Damage
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
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
The Great Sector Rotation: Tech Capital Flows into Cyclicals
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
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
Apple in 2026: The AI Supercycle and the Evolution of a $4 Trillion Giant
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 [...]
Via Finterra · February 17, 2026
Gold Surges Past $5,000 as Volatility Hedging Spikes
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
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
The AI Reality Check: A Deep-Dive Into Microsoft’s $100 Billion Infrastructure Bet
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 [...]
Via Finterra · February 17, 2026
January Inflation Data: CPI Hits 2.4% Annual Rate
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
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
Intel’s Redemption Arc: Inside the x86 Giant’s AI and Foundry Gambit
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. [...]
Via Finterra · February 17, 2026
Nvidia Earnings: The Ultimate Test for the AI Trade
As the sun rises over Silicon Valley on February 17, 2026, the financial world is bracing for what many are calling the most consequential earnings report in the history of the semiconductor industry. NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) is set to release its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results on February 25, an event
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
The Carbon-Negative Pivot: A Deep Dive into Occidental Petroleum (OXY) ahead of Q4 2025 Earnings
As of February 17, 2026, Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) stands at a pivotal crossroads in its century-long history. Known traditionally as a Permian Basin powerhouse, the company is aggressively rebranding itself as a leader in the global energy transition. With its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report scheduled for release tomorrow, February 18, all eyes are on [...]
Via Finterra · February 17, 2026
Investment Manager Sheds $10.6 Million VFC Shares, According to Recent SEC Filingfool.com
V.F. Corporation is a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel and footwear, with iconic names like The North Face, Vans, and Timberland.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
US Equity Futures Rebound After AI-Driven Selloff
U.S. equity futures edged higher on Tuesday morning, February 17, 2026, as investors attempted to break a period of intense volatility that has rattled the technology sector. S&P 500 (INDEXSP: .INX) futures rose 0.2% to approximately 6,817 in early pre-market trading, signaling a cautious return of
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
The AI Backbone: A Deep Dive into Arista Networks (ANET) After the Q4 Earnings Beat
As of February 17, 2026, the technology landscape has been irrevocably altered by the "AI-first" paradigm. Within this architecture, computing power—specifically GPUs—often commands the headlines. However, the silent engine enabling these massive clusters to communicate at scale is networking infrastructure. Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET) has emerged not just as a participant, but as the dominant [...]
Via Finterra · February 17, 2026
The Future of Autonomous Defense: A Deep Dive into Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and the Platformization Era
As of February 17, 2026, the cybersecurity landscape has shifted from a battle of "point products" to a war of integrated platforms. At the center of this transformation is Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW). Long recognized as the pioneer of the Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), the company is currently in the spotlight following its fiscal Q2 [...]
Via Finterra · February 17, 2026
Is GOOG Stock a Buy Amid the Software Selloff?
As "Magnificent Seven" stocks turn red in 2026, should investors wait for a better entry point with GOOGL stock?
Via Barchart.com · February 17, 2026
How Apple's Contrarian 'Nah, We're Good' Strategy Defies Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabetbenzinga.com
Apple Inc. has the lowest AI spending among Big Tech companies, with only $2.37B last quarter. Market is questioning this approach.
Via Benzinga · February 17, 2026
Big Tech's $650 Billion Bet on AIfool.com
What's a few hundred billion dollars in capex spending among friends?
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
J.P. Morgan Research Says: 'Broken Logic' Is Driving This Software Stock Sell-Offfool.com
The market might be overreacting to AI-driven fears about software stocks.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
This Dirt Cheap Stock Is Expected to Quadruple Its Earnings This Yearfool.com
Wall Street is calling for massive upside in the AI memory and storage market.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
3 Stocks to Double Up on Right Nowfool.com
Several big-time stocks are down from their highs.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy in the First Half of 2026fool.com
Investors are unfairly punishing too many stocks as part of a right-pricing of AI-related names. That spells opportunity for you.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Why Is Nvidia Stock Underperforming in 2026?fool.com
Investors are worried about the sustainability of the AI boom and whether intensifying competition poses a threat.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
3 Vanguard ETFs to Buy to Protect Your Portfolio From a Potential Stock Market Crashfool.com
After three straight years of 15%+ gains for the S&P 500, seeking out ways to protect your portfolio from a correction is a prudent move.
Via The Motley Fool · February 16, 2026
Enpro (NPO) Q4 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look For
Industrial technology solutions provider EnPro Industries (NYSE:NPO) will be reporting earnings this Wednesday morning. Here’s what you need to know.
Via StockStory · February 16, 2026
Nordson (NDSN) Reports Q4: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
Manufacturing company Nordson (NASDAQ:NDSN) will be announcing earnings results this Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know.
Via StockStory · February 16, 2026