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The market has been punishing many software stocks recently due to fears that artificial intelligence will disrupt the software-as-a-service business model.
NEW YORK – In a move that has sent ripples through the global financial markets, Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) officially announced an 11.7% increase in its quarterly common stock dividend in early February 2026. The hike, which brings the quarterly payout to a record level for the firm, was timed
The U.S. bond market experienced a significant easing on February 13, 2026, as the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield slid to 4.06% following a highly anticipated Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. The data, which showed inflation continuing its steady descent toward the Federal Reserve’s long-term target, provided a
As of February 13, 2026, the S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) has officially crossed a psychological and mathematical Rubicon. The Shiller CAPE ratio—a measure of the market’s price relative to ten years of inflation-adjusted earnings—surpassed the 40.0 mark this week, currently hovering at 40.6. This
Shares of mortgage insurance provider Essent Group (NYSE:ESNT) fell 6.3% in the afternoon session after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings that missed analyst expectations.
In a week that has sent ripples through the core of Wall Street’s advisory business, Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) saw its shares retreat by nearly 5% between February 9 and February 13, 2026. The sell-off, which vaporized billions in market capitalization for the firm, was catalyzed by a growing
As of February 13, 2026, the equity markets find themselves at a historic crossroads. The S&P 500 Index (NYSEARCA: SPY) is currently locked in a high-stakes technical battle with the 7,000 psychological handle—a level that has proven to be a formidable "Gamma Wall" for institutional and retail
The global financial landscape underwent a violent recalibration this month following the formal nomination of Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as the Chair of the Federal Reserve. Dubbed the "Warsh Shock" by traders, the announcement on January 30, 2026, has triggered a massive de-risking event across asset classes, signaling
In a move that signals the dawn of a new era for the American energy landscape, Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) and Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) have officially announced a definitive merger agreement to create a $58 billion "super-independent" powerhouse. The $21.4 billion all-stock transaction, unveiled on February 2, 2026,
The U.S. labor market kicked off 2026 with an unexpected surge, as the January nonfarm payrolls report shattered analyst expectations and provided a much-needed jolt to the economic outlook. Adding 130,000 jobs—nearly double the consensus forecast of 65,000—the "blowout" report signals that the American economy
WASHINGTON D.C. — In a move that signals a seismic shift for American capital markets, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul S. Atkins met with Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) CEO David Solomon this week to finalize a strategic roadmap for what many are calling the "Great IPO Wave of
In a high-stakes interview on February 13, 2026, Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) CEO David Solomon painted a remarkably optimistic picture of the American economy, describing the current macroeconomic setup as "quite good." Speaking on CNBC, Solomon pointed to a confluence of aggressive US deregulation and a historic surge in artificial
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics delivered a long-awaited "Valentine’s Day eve" gift to the markets on Friday, February 13, 2026, reporting that consumer prices cooled more than expected in January. Headline inflation fell to 2.4% on a year-over-year basis, undercutting the 2.5% consensus forecast from
Shares of child care and education company Bright Horizons (NYSE:BFAM)
fell 19.3% in the morning session after it issued a weak financial forecast for 2026 that overshadowed its fourth-quarter earnings beat.
Shares of online accommodations platform Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB)
jumped 3.9% in the morning session after the company reported strong fourth-quarter revenue and provided an optimistic outlook for the upcoming quarter.
During an interview with CNBC, Solomon said that while the U.S. has more latitude than others to run deficits, it still needs to bring them under control.
