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The "EBITDA Engine": How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is Fueling a 2026 Corporate Renaissance
As of February 17, 2026, the American financial landscape is undergoing a tectonic shift. Following the landmark legislative analysis released on February 12, 2026, markets are finally pricing in the full magnitude of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This sweeping legislation, which many analysts initially viewed as a
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
Powering the Silicon Brain: Caterpillar Hits Record Highs as It Pivots from Earthmoving to AI Infrastructure
On February 11, 2026, the financial markets witnessed a historic milestone for one of America’s most storied industrial giants. Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) saw its stock price surge to an all-time high, closing at $775.00 after an intraday peak of $775.54. This rally, which saw the stock
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
The Great Power Pivot: How AI Transformed Utilities into the Market’s New Growth Vanguard
NEW YORK — In a historic reversal of market dynamics, the utility sector, long the stolid and predictable "bond proxy" of Wall Street, has emerged in early 2026 as one of the most aggressive growth engines in the equity market. Driven by the voracious electricity demands of artificial intelligence (AI) data
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
AI Broke the Trucks: 3 Transports to Buy After the AI Panicmarketbeat.com
Via MarketBeat · February 17, 2026
Palo Alto Earnings Due. How Will Deal Blitz Impact Guidance?investors.com
Q2 earnings are Tuesday with updated guidance seen amid recent takeovers.
Via Investor's Business Daily · February 17, 2026
Investment Manager Downsizes Position in Global Electronics Supplier, According to Recent SEC Filingfool.com
This global electronics supplier delivers circuit protection and power management solutions across industrial, automotive, and tech markets.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Why Did Compass Pathways Stock Rocket Higher Today?fool.com
Compass Pathways hopes to submit an NDA in Q4 leading up to potential approval.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Palo Alto Networks Q2 2026 Earnings Preview: Can 'Platformization' and $28B in Acquisitions Defend the AI Frontier?
As the sun rises on the first full trading day after the 2026 Presidents' Day long weekend, all eyes on Wall Street are fixed on Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW). Scheduled to report its fiscal second-quarter 2026 results after the market closes today, February 17, the cybersecurity titan finds itself
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
Why ConocoPhillips Stock Dropped on Tuesdayfool.com
Conoco is one of the pricier oil stocks -- and so more vulnerable to falling oil prices.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Why Kyndryl Stock Popped Todayfool.com
The technology services company's previously reported numbers were correct after all.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
This Albemarle Analyst Turns Bullish On Improving Structural Fundamentalsbenzinga.com
Albemarle stock has declined 14%, making it an attractive buy with improving fundamentals and positive analyst rating. Target price: $190.
Via Benzinga · February 17, 2026
Year of the Horse is Bullish for Stocks—Nvidia's CEO Agreesbenzinga.com
Tuesday marks the beginning of the year of the Horse, and investors are leaning into the Chinese Zodiac's four-legged alpha.
Via Benzinga · February 17, 2026
AI Arms Race Triggers Record Demand: Alphabet Secures $20 Billion in Oversubscribed Bond Sale
The "Magnificent Seven" companies are pivoting aggressively toward a capital-intensive future dominated by artificial intelligence infrastructure. In a definitive signal of the insatiable appetite for high-quality corporate debt, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) successfully closed a massive $20 billion U.S. dollar bond offering on February 10, 2026. The sale, which
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
3 Risks Investors Should Watch With CoreWeave Over the Next 3 Yearsfool.com
CoreWeave sits at the heart of the AI infrastructure boom -- but long-term investing is about what could go wrong, not just what's going right.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Coffee Prices Plunge on the Prospects of a Bumper Brazil Coffee Crop
March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -15.70 (-5.23%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is down -198 (-5.14%). Coffee prices are sinking today, with arabica falling to a 7.25-month low and robusta sliding to a 6-month low. Coffee prices h...
Via Barchart.com · February 17, 2026
Mortgage Markets Resurge as All-Cash Home Purchases Hit Five-Year Low
As of February 17, 2026, the U.S. housing market has reached a pivotal inflection point. Data from late 2025 confirms that all-cash home purchases have plummeted to their lowest level in five years, signaling a definitive retreat by institutional investors and a cooling of the hyper-competitive bidding wars that
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
This Shopify Analyst Turns Bullish On 'Best Profitable Growth'benzinga.com
Truist Securities analyst Terry Tillman upgraded Shopify from Hold to Buy, citing strong growth and potential for market share increase.
Via Benzinga · February 17, 2026
Diplomacy in Geneva: U.S. and Iran Signal Breakthrough as Nuclear Talks Resume
GENEVA, Switzerland — Global energy markets and geopolitical alliances are recalibrating following a high-stakes diplomatic breakthrough in Switzerland. On February 16, 2026, delegations from the United States and Iran resumed formal indirect negotiations aimed at de-escalating a multi-year nuclear standoff and dismantling the "maximum pressure" sanctions framework that has throttled Iranian
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
As Microsoft Bets on ‘True Self-Sufficiency,’ Should You Bet on MSFT Stock?
Microsoft’s push for “true self-sufficiency” in AI signals a strategic shift toward greater control and long-term value creation, and this article examines whether that makes MSFT stock a compelling buy now.
Via Barchart.com · February 17, 2026
OLB Group Stock Skyrockets On PayPal Partnershipbenzinga.com
OLB Group Inc (NASDAQ: OLB) shares are trading sharply higher Tuesday morning after the fintech and payment technology provider announced a global partner agreement with PayPal.
Via Benzinga · February 17, 2026
"Macro Friday" Showdown: Markets Brace for Inflation-Growth Collision as Shutdown Backlog Clears
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.
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
Johnson & Johnson's New FDA Approval Lets Lung Cancer Patients Switch To Monthly Dosing Soonerbenzinga.com
FDA approves monthly dosing for J&J's Rybrevant Faspro with Lazcluze, offering faster, easier treatment for EGFR lung cancer.
Via Benzinga · February 17, 2026
Eagle Point Credit (ECC) Earnings Transcriptfool.com
Eagle Point Credit (ECC) Earnings Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Construction Firm Misses Views But Gains $1.35 Billion From This Saleinvestors.com
The heavy construction firm is rebounding toward a key resistance area.
Via Investor's Business Daily · February 17, 2026
A Perfect February TFSA Stock With a 9.7% Monthly Payouthttps://www.fool.ca/2026/02/17/a-perfect-february-tfsa-stock-with-a-9-7-monthly-payout/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=c1af261f-46ea-4e02-8782-96e74a316983
A high-yield, non-bank lender paying monthly dividends is an income powerhouse for TFSA investors in February.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
January Thaw: Cooling Inflation Data Fuels June Rate Cut Speculation Amid Market Volatility
NEW YORK — Financial markets are recalibrating their expectations for the remainder of 2026 following a pivotal inflation report that suggests the Federal Reserve’s long battle against price pressures may finally be entering its final act. Data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on February 13, and further analyzed
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
I’m Just Waiting for the Hammer To Fall On This ETF. 5 Alternatives To Consider Instead.
This high-yielding ETF is operating in the shadow of the SaaS-pocalypse. Here are five smarter options to consider instead.
Via Barchart.com · February 17, 2026
Watsco WSO Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Watsco WSO Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
The Small-Cap Renaissance: Russell 2000 Breaks 13-Quarter Slumber to Outpace Large-Cap Giants
For the first time in over three years, the tide in the U.S. equity markets has officially turned. According to definitive data released on February 12, 2026, small-cap earnings growth has officially exceeded that of large-cap stocks, ending a grueling 13-reporting-period streak of dominance by the market’s behemoths.
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
AI Could Make Or Break Wall Street Banks, Experts Warnbenzinga.com
Bank of America says AI could divide Wall Street banks into winners and losers as faster adopters gain cost advantages and peers lag behind.
Via Benzinga · February 17, 2026
Down 97%, Here's What Peloton Should Do Nextfool.com
Peloton's days as a stand-alone business may be coming to an end if subscribers keep fleeing.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
The Great Yield Hunt: Why Wall Street Is Dumping Tech Titans for the ‘Old Economy’ in 2026
NEW YORK — As of February 17, 2026, the long-reigning kings of Silicon Valley are facing a cold front on Wall Street. In a dramatic reversal of the trends that defined the early 2020s, the "Mega Cap 8" growth stocks are witnessing a sustained sell-off, while investors flock to the once-ignored
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
Roku’s ‘Profit Shock’: Streaming Pioneer Defies Skeptics with First GAAP Profit in Five Years
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
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
Don’t Fall for False Buy Signals! How to Find Better Trade Entries
Senior Market Strategist John Rowland, CMT, explains how traders can combine RSI and MACD to confirm better timing on trade entries.
Via Barchart.com · February 17, 2026
Cloudflare, Mastercard To Develop Cybersecurity Tools For Small Businessesbenzinga.com
Cloudflare announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard to enhance cybersecurity for small businesses and critical infrastructure.
Via Benzinga · February 17, 2026
VeriSign Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?
Although VeriSign has lagged the broader market over the past 52 weeks, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.
Via Barchart.com · February 17, 2026
Walmart Earnings Preview: The $1 Trillion Retailer Faces a Post-Shutdown Test of the American Consumer
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
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
The 1 Account You May Be Overlooking for Your Retirementfool.com
Don't be too quick to write it off.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Crude Prices Slide on Possible Iran Nuclear Deal with US
March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is down -0.62 (-0.99%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is down -0.0027 (-0.14%). Crude oil and gasoline prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower, with crude falling to a 2-week low. Today's rally in...
Via Barchart.com · February 17, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd Acquires ZIM for $4.2 Billion: A New Era for Global Shipping
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
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
You May Never Have Heard of Corsair Gaming But Its Stock Just Jumped 50%. Should You Buy Shares Here?
Corsair Gaming isn't your usual tech play, but the consumer hardware company's stock is making big moves right now.
Via Barchart.com · February 17, 2026
Media Titan at the Crossroads: Warner Bros. Discovery Reopens Bidding War as Netflix and Paramount Clash
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global media landscape, Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) confirmed late yesterday, February 16, 2026, that it has officially reopened its doors to competing acquisition offers. The decision follows weeks of mounting pressure from shareholders and a lucrative, yet controversial, hostile takeover
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
Trump Ally On Crypto Committee Buys Bitcoin Dip In 2026: Should Investors Pay Attention?benzinga.com
The price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell 10.1%
Via Benzinga · February 17, 2026
The 'AI Profit Gap' Reality Check: Why UBS Is Calling Time on the Tech Bull Run
NEW YORK — The era of unchecked optimism for Silicon Valley’s artificial intelligence ambitions faced its sternest test this week. UBS Global Wealth Management has officially downgraded the U.S. Information Technology sector from “Attractive” to “Neutral,” sending a ripple of caution through global markets as of February 17, 2026.
Via MarketMinute · February 17, 2026
Why First Majestic Silver Stock Dropped Todayfool.com
With silver prices in the dumps, is First Majestic Silver really worth more than 60x earnings?
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Itron (ITRI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Itron (ITRI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
Sunoco LP (SUN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com
Sunoco LP (SUN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
AMC Stock Hovers Around All-Time Low Ahead Of Earnings: What Investors Need To Knowbenzinga.com
AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) shares are trading flat on Tuesday as the company faces ongoing scrutiny following its recent financial filings.
Via Benzinga · February 17, 2026
USA Rare Earth Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?fool.com
The U.S. government is backing the company to produce materials crucial to America's security and interests.
Via The Motley Fool · February 17, 2026
CNH Industrial Stock Slides On Weak 2026 Outlook, Soft Ag Demandbenzinga.com
CNH shares fall premarket as cautious FY26 guidance and weak agriculture demand overshadow a fourth-quarter earnings and revenue beat.
Via Benzinga · February 17, 2026