NEW YORK — Wall Street is battening down the hatches for what traders are calling "Macro Friday." On February 20, 2026, the Bureau of Economic Analysis is set to release a rare, high-stakes "data deluge" that could dictate the trajectory of the U.S. economy for the remainder of the year.
The streaming landscape shifted decisively this week as Roku, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROKU) stunned Wall Street with its fiscal year 2025 earnings report, proving that the "gatekeeper of the living room" can thrive even without its biggest retail partner. In a massive financial update on February 17, 2026, Roku reported its
As the global retail landscape prepares for a pivotal update, all eyes are on Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) as it readies its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings report scheduled for the morning of February 19, 2026. Following a tumultuous end to 2025—marked by a record-breaking 43-day federal government shutdown and
The global shipping landscape underwent a seismic shift this morning as the German maritime powerhouse Hapag-Lloyd AG (XETR:HLAG) announced a definitive agreement to acquire ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE:ZIM) for $4.2 billion. This all-cash transaction, valued at $35.00 per share, represents a staggering 75% premium
The U.S. labor and consumer markets received a pivotal update this week as the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the January 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Headline inflation cooled to a 2.4% annual rate, marking the lowest level of price growth since mid-2021 and coming in slightly
As of February 17, 2026, Roku, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROKU) has reclaimed its position as a central protagonist in the global streaming narrative. Once dismissed by skeptics as a "COVID-era relic" destined to be crushed by tech giants, Roku has spent the last 24 months engineering a remarkable fundamental turnaround. The company is currently the subject [...]
As the retail landscape braces for the final tallies of the fiscal year, all eyes are on Walmart (NYSE: WMT), which is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter 2026 earnings on the morning of February 19. Two days ahead of the release, the consensus among analysts is that the Bentonville giant
The American cattle market reached a fever pitch this week as cash trade in Kansas skyrocketed to a staggering $249 per hundredweight (cwt), shattering previous all-time nominal records and signaling a paradigm shift in the protein sector. This historic surge, confirmed during the mid-February trading window, comes after weeks of
As of February 17, 2026, Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has officially entered a new era of corporate history. Long regarded as the quintessential "brick-and-mortar" giant, the Bentonville-based retailer recently crossed the historic $1 trillion market capitalization milestone on February 3, 2026. This achievement is not merely a reflection of its scale but a validation of [...]
It looked like Shopify's stock was headed for a great day when it reported earnings, only for the stock to give up all its gains and then some when management started talking on the conference call.
The American consumer entered 2026 with an unexpected burst of energy, defying the gravitational pull of high interest rates and "sticky" core inflation. According to data released in mid-February, January’s retail performance showed a resilient spending appetite that has bolstered the narrative of a "soft landing"—a scenario where
As of February 16, 2026, the narrative on Wall Street has undergone a startling transformation. The "growth-at-any-price" mentality that defined the early 2020s has been replaced by a resolute flight to quality, as investors abandon the high-octane technology sector in favor of the unglamorous but reliable world of household goods.
The United States economy reached a long-awaited milestone this week as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that headline inflation fell to 2.4% in January 2026, with the core Consumer Price Index (CPI) cooling to 2.5%. These figures represent the lowest inflationary readings since early 2021, signaling a
NEW YORK — The floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ICE) sits silent today, February 16, 2026, as the U.S. financial markets observe the Presidents Day holiday. While the closure provides a momentary reprieve for traders, the atmosphere remains charged with anticipation following a highly divergent week of
The long-awaited cooling of price pressures has finally arrived, providing a much-needed lifeline to a financial market battered by a chaotic start to the month. On February 13, 2026, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the January Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, revealing that headline inflation has decelerated to
As of February 16, 2026, the American economic landscape has split into two starkly different realities, creating a "K-shaped" trajectory that financial experts warn could be the precursor to a significant market correction. This divergence—where high-income earners continue to see their wealth expand while middle- and lower-income households struggle
In a high-stakes forecast that has captured the attention of retail investors and institutional desks alike, analysts at UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) have released a strikingly optimistic earnings preview for Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT). As the retail giant prepares to pull back the curtain on its fourth-quarter results for
In a historic shift for the global equity markets, Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq:WMT) officially crossed the $1 trillion market capitalization threshold on February 3, 2026. The milestone marks the first time a traditional "brick-and-mortar" retailer has ascended to the valuation heights previously dominated by Silicon Valley’s technology elite. This
Earnings season is starting to slow down now, which may come as a welcome relief for some. However, we do still have some important companies due to report with Walmart, Alibaba, Newmont Mining, Medtronic, Palo Alto Networks, DoorDash and Occidental...
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