Takeover interest from “at least one suitor” is moving this payments giant’s stock higher, today, Feb. 23, 2026. Today’s Change (5.74%) $2.39 Current Price $44.04 Key Data Points Market Cap $38B Day’s Range $40.53 – $45.67 52wk Range $38.46 – $79.50 Volume 3.4M Avg Vol 20M Gross Margin 41.78% Dividend Yield 0.34% PayPal (PYPL +5.74%),

This ETF invests aggressively in high-growth stocks, while maintaining minimal exposure to worse-performing areas of the market. The S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.10%), which is a highly diversified index featuring 500 companies from 11 different economic sectors, delivered a solid return of 16.4% in 2025. However, had you invested in the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF

The global stock market has more than doubled the S&P 500’s return since January 2025. The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.91%) is the benchmark for the U.S. stock market. It has advanced less than 1% year to date. The MSCI ACWI ex U.S. Index is a benchmark for the global stock market (excluding U.S. equities). It

This week (February 16th to February 22nd), two companies submitted their listing applications to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. No companies passed the hearing, conducted an initial public offering, or were listed during this period. On February 16, Shandong Xinde Technology Co., Ltd. submitted its listing application to the Main Board of the Hong Kong

The equal-weight S&P 500 has been rising to record highs since the beginning of the year, while the market-weight S&P 500 has been literally loopy just below 7000 over the same period (chart). This has been mostly attributable to the stock market’s rotation in the type of outperforming stocks, from high-tech to low-tech industries. Previously, the former were

LOS ANGELES (AP) — For years, retail investors were dismissed by some on Wall Street as “dumb money.” That typically referred to those prone to trading on hype, or chasing trends rather than company or industry fundamentals, or responding late to big market moves. That’s no longer the case. An analysis of where retail investors

①All three major indices rose by more than 2%. What are the highlights of the market? ②The AI sector shows a differentiated trend. How do institutions view it? Cailian Press, February 23 (Editor: Feng Yi) Sentiment in Hong Kong stocks rebounded today, with all three major indices posting significant gains. By the close, the Hang

Thursday could mark a reckoning for investors — in more ways than one. During the past three years, the stock market has been on an absolute tear. The broad-based S&P 500 has gained 73%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is up 99% (as of this writing). That’s well ahead of the average stock return of

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange revised the list of designated securities eligible for short selling on February 10, with the specific adjustments taking effect today. According to Zhitong Finance, HKEX revised the list of designated securities eligible for short selling on February 10. The adjustments will take effect today. According to the latest announcement by

Investors will listen closely to one key message — and it may impact their investment decisions. Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks helped the S&P 500 soar in the double digits over each of the past three years. Investors were eager to pile into companies active in this new, high-potential area — and in many cases, their

Key Points Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks helped the S&P 500 soar in the double digits over each of the past three years. Investors were eager to pile into companies active in this new, high-potential area — and in many cases, their portfolios benefited from the decision right away. Many companies saw their shares soar in

These three stock-split stocks still have room to run. Stock splits have captured the imagination of investors in recent years. Shareholders are understandably intrigued by stock splits, as they are historically a sign of a company performing at a high level. The practice normally follows years of strong operating and financial results, driving a significant

Market gains have left some stocks trading at expensive levels. The S&P 500 entered the third year of a bull market back in October and finished the year with a bang: a double-digit gain that brought the index’s three-year increase to 78%. Over that time period, investors have been particularly optimistic about stocks in high-growth

Investors can have totally different objectives. The stock market is a massive arena where participants don’t have to play the same games. Some are just after a steady stream of income. If this sounds like you, maybe it’s time to look at this business that Berkshire Hathaway has a 37% stake in. It’s trading 97%

The S&P 500 is headed for pronounced volatility in 2026 as midterm elections approach in November. In 2025, the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.69%) rose 16% — marking the third consecutive year the index posted double-digit gains. Thanks in large part to artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, Wall Street is calling for even further upside in 2026.

Brookfield Corporation is going all-in to capitalize on the once-in-a-generation AI infrastructure opportunity. AI has the potential to be the most impactful technology in history. It can significantly increase productivity and efficiency, solve complex problems quickly, and help drive medical breakthroughs. However, the technology can only realize its full potential if the world builds the