This Friday could see some significant movement in U.S. financial markets. That’s because on Friday morning, Feb. 20, at 8:30 a.m. ET, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) will publish the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation, the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index. It’s a data point well worth monitoring, because the Federal Reserve will be

Meta Platforms is still one of the market’s best growth plays. As the S&P 500 hovers near its all-time high, it might seem like a precarious time to invest in high-growth stocks. However, there’s one growth stock which I think is still worth buying in this frothy market: Meta Platforms (META +0.24%). Let’s see how

There are some investing tips that you hear over and over, but are light on specifics. Diversify your portfolio. Don’t let emotion — whether it be fear or greed — guide your decisions. Invest early and often to take advantage of compounding. But a new book of interviews with top investors from around the world

Oil continues to play a fundamental role in the global energy picture, and that’s unlikely to change anytime soon. For instance, British oil major BP estimates that global oil demand will now grow through 2030 due to relaxed efforts to curb carbon emissions. The Trump administration has famously supported domestic energy, and this should continue

As February begins, the U.S. stock market has shown strength with major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 posting significant gains, signaling a positive start to the month despite ongoing economic uncertainties and geopolitical developments. In this environment, high-growth tech stocks in the U.S. market continue to attract attention for their potential to

Walmart shares fall 3% as cautious outlook overshadows solid quarterly results Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT, XETRA:WMT) shares fell more than 3% in premarket trading on Thursday after the world’s largest retailer issued a cautious annual outlook that disappointed Wall Street, despite posting solid fourth-quarter results in new chief executive John

Rivian will remain volatile, but a successful R2 launch could give shares a boost. In 2025, Rivian Automotive (RIVN 1.91%) stock spent most of the year rising and falling, sometimes beating the S&P 500 and sometimes falling below, before the stock eventually ended the year up 48% compared to the market’s 16% return. Here’s why

The Morning Bull – US Market Morning Update Thursday, Feb, 19 2026 US stock futures are slightly higher this morning, with E mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.1%, as investors weigh stronger economic data against the prospect of interest rates staying elevated for longer. The US 10 year Treasury yield is pushing toward 4.1%

Investors in this digital payments enterprise have been waiting years for things to turn around. Just when investors thought that things couldn’t get any worse, the market surprised them. PayPal (PYPL +1.56%), once a booming player in the digital payments space, is crashing again. After it reported fourth-quarter 2025 financial results, the share price immediately

This stock has climbed in the triple digits in recent years. The S&P 500 has surged over the past three years, so the idea of a market crash may not be at the forefront of investors’ minds. But it’s never too early to think of such a moment and prepare. Market downturns and crashes do

The stock market has been on an unstoppable run lately, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.56%) soaring by nearly 74% in the last five years, as of this writing. However, many investors are feeling nervous about what lies ahead for the market. This is a valid concern, given that multiple stock market metrics are sounding

On Dec. 31, 2025, Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For 60 years, the legendary investor ran the company, turning it from a floundering textile mill into one of the world’s largest conglomerates. Buffett is no longer at the helm, but Berkshire remains largely unchanged. Buffett’s successors continue to employ his time-tested

Hiab Corporation HIAB CORPORATION, STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE, 19 FEBRUARY 2026 AT 8:00 AM (EET) Hiab publishes its 2025 annual report and financial statementsHiab Corporation’s 2025 annual report and financial statements for the financial year 1 January–31 December 2025 have been published in English and Finnish. The report consists of the annual review, financial review, corporate

As global markets grapple with AI disruption concerns and shifting economic indicators, the Asian stock markets present a unique landscape of opportunities. In this environment, identifying stocks that are trading below their intrinsic value can be particularly appealing to investors seeking potential growth amid broader market volatility. Name Current Price Fair Value (Est) Discount (Est)

It isn’t easy to cope with alleged dumping on a company’s key markets. Numerous investors considered specialty metals and alloys company Ferroglobe (NASDAQ: GSM) a special stock on Wednesday. Following the release of its latest earnings report, an obviously pleased market snapped up the company’s shares to power them to a more than 4% gain

The self-storage REIT has fallen behind in recent years. CubeSmart (CUBE 0.44%) is the country’s third-largest self-storage property company with over 1,500 locations. While self-storage REITs have historically been strong performers over multiple decades, CubeSmart hasn’t beaten the market over the past 10 years (and underperformed its largest rival during the time frame). It has

The S&P 500 delivered strong returns for investors over the past three years as they piled into growth stocks in a number of fields, from technology to biotech and consumer goods. And they took a particular interest in players involved in artificial intelligence (AI), seeing this area as the next big thing. This bet has

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has been one of the best investment stories this century. It has delivered impressive shareholder returns since its 2002 IPO, but it has run into a bit of trouble lately. The stock is trading down about 43% from its July 2025 all-time high, and its recent performance prompts an obvious question: Should

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, February 18, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nutrien Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: NTR) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.55 per share payable on April 16, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 31, 2026. This represents an approximately one percent increase from the prior dividend declared on November 5, 2025