In a historic session that has redefined the boundaries of the global commodities market, gold prices surged past the psychological $5,000 barrier on February 20, 2026, reaching a record spot price of $5,027 per ounce. This seismic shift in the precious metals market was precipitated by a "perfect
The U.S. labor market continues to display a startling degree of resilience, with initial jobless claims for the week ending February 14, 2026, falling to 206,000. This figure significantly outperformed Wall Street’s consensus estimate of 221,000, signaling that the widely anticipated "cooling" of the American workforce
As of February 20, 2026, the U.S. Treasury market is locked in a high-stakes tug-of-war, with the benchmark 10-year yield hovering stubbornly near 4.07%. This level has become a psychological and technical battleground for investors who are increasingly caught between two conflicting economic signals: a disappointing 1.4%
Heavy‑vehicle sales fell sharply in 2025 as fleets cut spending amid weak freight volumes, soft demand, rising costs, and tightening conditions, with only a brief early‑2025 rebound offering limited relief.
Shares of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE: FIX) surged more than 12% in early trading on February 20, 2026, after the company delivered a massive beat on its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings. The Houston-based provider of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) services reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of
In a definitive display of operational resilience and strategic foresight, Fidelity National Financial (NYSE: FNF) reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on February 20, 2026, signaling a major pivot from defensive efficiency to aggressive market expansion. Despite a complex macroeconomic landscape characterized by fluctuating mortgage rates over the past
For over two years, the story of the American stock market was a tale of two economies: the "Magnificent Seven" tech giants sprinting ahead on the fumes of artificial intelligence hype, and the remaining 493 companies in the S&P 500 largely treading water. However, as of February 20, 2026,
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) briefly crossed the psychological and technical threshold of 7,000 in early February 2026, a momentous occasion that underscored the market's relentless drive toward an artificial intelligence-integrated future. This milestone, occurring less than two years after the index first breached 5,000, reflects a period
As the global financial markets sharpen their focus on February 25, 2026, all eyes are locked on Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA). The semiconductor titan is set to release its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results in a climate where it has transitioned from a mere hardware provider to the foundational architect of
In a stark reminder of the market's unforgiving stance on future profitability, shares of Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) tumbled more than 9% on February 20, 2026. The sell-off came despite a fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report that surpassed analyst expectations on both the top and bottom lines. While the company demonstrated
Energy markets are on high alert this morning as crude oil prices climbed to a six-month high, nearing $67 per barrel. The surge follows a series of aggressive maneuvers in the Persian Gulf and inflammatory rhetoric from both Washington and Tehran, reigniting fears of a direct military confrontation that could
The financial markets are grappling with a "messy message" as the latest economic data reveals a widening gap between persistent price pressures and a cooling economy. In a dual-release shock that has upended expectations for 2026, the Department of Commerce reported that the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index
The U.S. economy faced a sobering reality check on Friday as the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its preliminary reading for the fourth quarter of 2025. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of just 1.4%, a sharp deceleration from the 4.4% expansion seen
In a historic 6-3 decision handed down today, February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s sweeping "reciprocal tariffs," ruling that the executive branch overstepped its constitutional authority by bypassing Congress to levy taxes on foreign goods. The decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump
FTX's collapse was due to a liquidity crisis, not insolvency or fraud, according to Sam Bankman-Fried. He also denies creating a secret backdoor and claims political donations were legitimate.
Oracle Corp. (ORCL) shares are down Friday, falling roughly 5% in a session where the broader tape is holding up relatively well. The Nasdaq Composite is up 0.30%, the S&P 500 has gained 0.20%.
