The financial markets signaled a significant shift toward stability on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, as the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: CBOE), commonly known as the VIX or the market's "fear gauge," plummeted 7% to close at 19.55. This retreat below the critical 20-point threshold suggests that the heightened anxiety
As the United States economy navigates a complex transition period in early 2026, new data from Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ: ADP) suggests a resilient, albeit uneven, labor market. For the fourth consecutive week, the private sector has recorded consistent job gains, signaling a potential stabilization after the volatility seen throughout
The home improvement landscape is facing a prolonged winter of stagnation. On February 24, 2026, Home Depot (NYSE:HD) released its fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2025 results, delivering a sobering message to investors: the American housing market remains "frozen." Despite beating Wall Street's earnings expectations, the retail giant warned that
The American consumer is proving more resilient than many on Wall Street dared to hope. In a surprise turn of events, the Conference Board reported on February 25, 2026, that its Consumer Confidence Index climbed to 91.2 in February, a significant jump from January’s revised reading of 89.
On February 6, 2026, the financial world witnessed a watershed moment as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) eclipsed the 50,000-point mark for the first time in its 130-year history. This monumental achievement, closing at 50,115.67, represents more than just a psychological victory; it signals a fundamental
NEW YORK — In a milestone that once seemed years away, the S&P 500 (NYSEARCA: SPY) has officially breached the historic 7,000 level, marking a new frontier for American equity markets. This psychological and structural barrier was finally broken in late January 2026, culminating a relentless 14-month climb from
The landscape of American monetary policy shifted dramatically on January 30, 2026, when President Donald Trump officially nominated Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve. This nomination, occurring just months before Powell’s term concludes in May, signals a definitive pivot from the
Live cattle futures saw Wednesday trade close with gains of 97 cents to $1.17 in the front months. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,456 head offered and bids...
Financial guidance platform NerdWallet (NASDAQ:NRDS) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 22.6% year on year to $225.4 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.19 per share was 8.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of healthcare solutions company Evolent Health (NYSE:EVH)
jumped 20.7% in the afternoon session after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat expectations and provided an optimistic revenue forecast for the upcoming year.
American households showed unexpected grit this week as the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index climbed to 91.2 in February, a sharp departure from the gloom that characterized the start of the year. The reading, which comfortably beat analyst forecasts of 87.4, suggests that the "cratering" of sentiment
The U.S. labor market is flashing a surprising signal of late-cycle strength as the shortest month of the year comes to a close. Despite a lukewarm monthly headline in early February, the latest ADP National Employment Report "NER Pulse" data, released throughout the month, has revealed four consecutive weeks
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.16%. The dollar moved lower on Wednesday amid a stronger yuan, which rallied to a 2.75-year high. Also, comments on Tuesday evening by President Trump at the State of the Union address fueled trade...
TOLEDO, Ohio — Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) announced a significant shift in its financial landscape today, reporting a GAAP net loss for the fiscal year 2025 driven by a massive $1.2 billion non-cash impairment charge within its newly integrated Doors business. The charge, which reflects a cooling residential construction market
The Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) delivered a robust start to the 2026 fiscal year, reporting a first-quarter net profit of $2.49 billion. This performance, announced on February 25, 2026, represents a 16% increase from the same period last year and significantly outpaced analyst estimates. The results
The solar energy landscape faced a chilling reality check on February 25, 2026, as shares of First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) plummeted over 18% following an earnings report that painted a surprisingly cautious picture of the year ahead. Despite reporting record sales for 2025, the thin-film solar leader issued a 2026
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – In a stark reminder of the cooling winds hitting the retail sector, Lowe’s Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW) issued a cautious annual forecast on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, overshadowing a fourth-quarter earnings beat. The home improvement giant warned that the "frozen" housing market and persistent economic headwinds
NEW YORK — Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) sent a clear message to Wall Street today during its highly anticipated 2026 Investor Day: the days of being viewed solely as a stock exchange are over. Standing before a packed room of analysts and institutional investors, CEO Adena Friedman unveiled an aggressive upward
Live cattle futures are up $1.75 to $2.75 so far on Wednesday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,456 head offered and bids at $244-245. Feeder cattle futures...
