More than half of Pershing Square Capital Management’s portfolio is now invested in high-profile artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. This is, arguably, the most important week of data releases for the entire quarter on Wall Street — and it has nothing to do with earnings reports. Today, Feb. 17, marks the deadline for institutional investors with

Gold prices fall and — surprise! — so does Coeur Mining stock. Up one day and down the next, Coeur Mining (CDE 4.08%) stock must be driving investors bonkers — but it’s pretty easy to explain. Coeur mines gold after all (Coeur also mines silver, zinc, and lead). When the price of gold rises, Coeur

The Morning Bull – US Market Morning Update Tuesday, Feb, 17 2026 US stock futures are slightly weaker this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts down about 0.25% and Nasdaq futures off around 0.6%, as investors weigh softer inflation against a cooling growth pulse. The US 10 year Treasury yield is sitting near a 2

The energy company tumbled over the past month as regulators discussed emergency auctions and capacity-market price collars in one of its key markets. Constellation Energy (CEG +3.80%) is a utility with a massive nuclear fleet and has been one of the top companies hyperscalers turn to for their growing energy needs. The stock surged over

The market might be overreacting to AI-driven fears about software stocks. The slump in software stocks has become one of the biggest investment trends of 2026. The tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index is down about 3% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 index, which is little changed. But major software-as-a-service (SaaS) stocks are getting punished. So

Both of these fintech enterprises are finding monster success. Investing at the crossroads of financial services and technology can introduce some exciting opportunities. This is precisely the case with digital banks like SoFi Technologies (SOFI +1.55%) and Nu Holdings (NU 1.29%). The former’s shares have surged 261% in the past three years (as of Feb.

The Morning Bull – US Market Morning Update Monday, Feb, 16 2026 US stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with key contracts on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq up around 0.3% to 0.4%, as investors react to cooler inflation and falling bond yields. Headline US inflation is at 2.4% and core inflation, which strips

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. For perhaps the first time since 2022, investors seem genuinely fearful of a bear market in stocks. That hasn’t shown up in equity prices yet — the S&P 500 is

Key Points President Trump’s tariffs are having a big impact on consumer pricing and spending. 2026 could see the problem get worse with a full year of tariffs. Stocks are priced for strong earnings growth, but the economic forecast might not support it. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › The immediate

Its stock is down, making its price more attractive. If you’re looking to add a potentially powerful grower to your long-term stock portfolio, I’ve got a stock, recently trading for $24.23 per share, to suggest: Chewy (CHWY 0.25%), the retailer specializing in products and services for pets. Image source: Getty Images. If you look at

This company is seeing revenue climb in the double digits. The Magnificent Seven isn’t just a 1960 Western. In recent times, it refers to seven technology giants that have powered the S&P 500 index’s gains. The group is made up of: Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. Most, if not all, of

Micron Technology had an incredible run in 2025, but it’s just getting started. The market for artificial intelligence (AI) processors saw Nvidia become the world’s most valuable company, with its market cap even exceeding $5 trillion briefly in late 2025. But I think the next stage of the AI boom will benefit memory companies the

It’s been a brutal start to the year for many EV producers. With federal tax credits for new EVs abolished since the end of September, companies have been under pressure to cut prices to make up for lost subsidies. But, even with discounts, sales have slumped — data cited by the WSJ suggests that EV

These stocks all have catalysts on the way that could provide great news for investors. I’ll readily admit that I don’t know how the stock market will perform in 2026. It could continue to climb. On the other hand, the momentum from last year could evaporate. However, I think the individual stocks that outperform the

New York  —  A sell-off rippled through software, real estate and trucking stocks this past week as investors worried artificial intelligence could upend some industries — and analysts say the white-knuckle drops might not be over yet. Software stocks bore the initial brunt of AI disruption nerves. But those fears soon spread to insurance companies,

If you’re looking for a place to hide out in the stock market as AI continues to disrupt industry after industry, JPMorgan Asset Management says to look to the quality factor. “Quality” in this case isn’t a general term of approval. Quality stocks are those with strong and consistent cash flow and earnings, experienced management

Image source: Getty Images The stock market’s performed well recently. And looking ahead, most experts expect the good times to continue, given that economic growth is solid and artificial intelligence (AI) is enhancing productivity. However, there’s an issue on the horizon that’s starting to concern me. I’m worried that this could be the catalyst for

Goldman Sachs expects European and emerging-market equities to beat the U.S. stock market over the next decade. Goldman Sachs recently updated its 10-year forecast for global equities. The S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.05%), a benchmark for the U.S. stock market, is projected to return 6.5% annually over the next decade. But analysts led by Peter Oppenheimer

UK consumer confidence falls as households worry about debt UK consumer sentiment continued to sink this month, as households grow more worried about debt levels. A poll of consumer confidence from data firm S&P Global has found that morale continued to drop in February, although not as quickly as in January. The report shows: Consumers

Auto and industrial parts retailer Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC) will be reporting earnings this Tuesday before the bell. Here’s what to look for. Genuine Parts beat analysts’ revenue expectations by 2.2% last quarter, reporting revenues of $6.26 billion, up 4.9% year on year. It was a satisfactory quarter for the company, with a solid beat of