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1 Financial Services Stock That Could Turn $1,000 Per Month Into $1 Millionfool.com
The stock has averaged annual gains of 42.6% over the past three years.
Via The Motley Fool · February 20, 2026
Global Inflation Shows Signs Of Easingtalkmarkets.com
Via Talk Markets · February 20, 2026
The Legal Implications for Retailers Following the Supreme Court's $170 Billion Tariff Ruling
In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through the global trade community, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 today, February 20, 2026, to invalidate a sweeping regime of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump effectively strips
Via MarketMinute · February 20, 2026
Market Schism: Energy and Tech Surge as Interest Rate "Pause" Batters Defensive Sectors
In a dramatic display of market bifurcation, U.S. equity sectors have split into two distinct camps today, February 20, 2026. The high-octane growth of the Technology sector and the resurgent dominance of Energy are currently spearheading a market rally, even as the "bond proxy" sectors—Utilities and Real Estate—
Via MarketMinute · February 20, 2026
Economy Stalls, Inflation Picks Up-What's Nexttalkmarkets.com
Via Talk Markets · February 20, 2026
Comfort Systems USA Shares Hit Record Highs as ‘Industrial Supercycle’ Ignites Infrastructure Demand
Shares of Comfort Systems USA (NYSE: FIX) surged to a new all-time high of $1,468.18 on February 20, 2026, following a blowout fourth-quarter earnings report that underscored the company's emergence as a premier play in the artificial intelligence (AI) and industrial infrastructure boom. The Houston-based mechanical and electrical
Via MarketMinute · February 20, 2026
THE $5,000 OUNCE: Gold Shatters Records as Geopolitical Storm Clouds Gather
In a historic shift that has redefined the global financial landscape, gold prices have officially surged past the $5,000 per ounce milestone, marking a nearly 150% increase from levels seen just two years ago. As of February 20, 2026, the precious metal is trading in a volatile but sustained
Via MarketMinute · February 20, 2026
This Week's Market Wrap: AI-Led Volatility, Inflation, And Late-Cycle Risk Signalstalkmarkets.com
Via Talk Markets · February 20, 2026
The Warsh Doctrine: Trump’s Fed Pick Triggers a Seismic Shift in Global Markets
As of February 20, 2026, the global financial landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation following President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Announced on January 30 and slated for a formal transition in May 2026, the move marks the
Via MarketMinute · February 20, 2026
Microsoft Valuation Hits Decade-Low: Citigroup Issues Rare "Buy" Alert Amid AI Volatility
As the broader technology sector grapples with a tumultuous start to 2026, analysts at Citigroup (NYSE: C) have issued a provocative call for investors: Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) has reached its most attractive valuation in over a decade. Despite a persistent sell-off that has wiped trillions from the Nasdaq, Citigroup's
Via MarketMinute · February 20, 2026
Energy Markets on Edge: Crude Breaks $66 as U.S.-Iran Confrontation Looms
Crude oil prices surged past the critical $66 per barrel threshold on Friday, February 20, 2026, as geopolitical stability in the Middle East teetered on the brink. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed to $66.40, marking a six-month high, while Brent crude crossed the $71.99 mark. The rally
Via MarketMinute · February 20, 2026
Walmart Beats Earnings Expectations but Signals Growing Economic Fracture Among U.S. Shoppers
In a highly anticipated financial disclosure released this week, retail giant Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) reported fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed Wall Street’s expectations on both the top and bottom lines. The company posted record-breaking quarterly revenue of $190.7 billion, driven by a surge in high-income households flocking to
Via MarketMinute · February 20, 2026
A Changing of the Guard: Amazon Topples Walmart as the World’s Revenue King
In a watershed moment for the global retail industry, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has officially surpassed Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) in annual revenue for the first time in history. For decades, Walmart stood as the undisputed titan of commerce, a symbol of brick-and-mortar dominance that once seemed untouchable. However,
Via MarketMinute · February 20, 2026
Akamai Shares Plummet 9% as AI Infrastructure "Tax" and Memory Shortages Squeeze 2026 Profit Outlook
Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) saw its stock price crater by over 9% on February 20, 2026, following a quarterly earnings report that, while beating immediate expectations, painted a stark and expensive picture for the year ahead. Despite reporting a strong close to 2025, the cloud and cybersecurity leader issued a
Via MarketMinute · February 20, 2026
Stagflationary Shadows: Core PCE Surge and GDP Slump Challenge the Federal Reserve's 2026 Vision
The U.S. economy has entered a precarious new phase as the latest economic data reveals a troubling divergence: inflation is heating up just as economic growth begins to stall. In a report released for the final period of 2025, the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index—the Federal
Via MarketMinute · February 20, 2026
U.S. Q4 GDP Misses Expectations: The 1.4% Growth Slump and the 2026 Outlook
The United States economy hit a significant speed bump in the final stretch of 2025, with Fourth Quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing at a lackluster 1.4% annualized rate. The figure, released earlier this morning, fell sharply short of the 2.5% to 3.0% growth range projected by
Via MarketMinute · February 20, 2026
The 'Tariff Train' Returns: Trump Pivots to Section 122 After Supreme Court Defeat
In a day of breakneck legal and economic shifts, President Donald Trump has reignited his trade war strategy just hours after suffering a major setback at the nation’s highest court. Following a morning ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that dismantled his administration's broad emergency tariff authorities, the
Via MarketMinute · February 20, 2026
Exclusive: Opendoor CEO Reveals Company’s Own Mortgage Product Is In Beta Phase, Criticizes Fed On Interest Ratesstocktwits.com
OPEN’s CEO Kaz Nejatian said that truflation is a much better measure of inflation and no one who invests their own money looks at BLS data.
Via Stocktwits · February 20, 2026
Why Delta (DAL) Stock Is Up Today
Shares of global airline Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after the Supreme Court struck down sweeping Trump tariffs, bringing potential relief to companies impacted by international trade disputes. 
Via StockStory · February 20, 2026
Opendoor, Live Nation, Funko, Stitch Fix, and Genesco Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the Supreme Court struck down sweeping Trump tariffs, bringing potential relief to companies impacted by international trade disputes. 
Via StockStory · February 20, 2026
Caleres, PVH, Under Armour, Carter's, and Kontoor Brands Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the Supreme Court struck down sweeping Trump tariffs, bringing potential relief to companies impacted by international trade disputes. 
Via StockStory · February 20, 2026
First Solar, Viavi Solutions, Orion, Limbach, and Oshkosh Stocks Trade Up, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, a move expected to lower costs for manufacturers. 
Via StockStory · February 20, 2026
Enphase, Saia, MYR Group, Old Dominion Freight Line, and Shoals Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, a move expected to lower costs for manufacturers. 
Via StockStory · February 20, 2026
MasTec, Expeditors, and Methode Electronics Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, a move expected to lower costs for manufacturers. 
Via StockStory · February 20, 2026
WillScot Mobile Mini, Sterling, Herc, Kadant, and LGI Homes Stocks Trade Up, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, a move expected to lower costs for manufacturers. 
Via StockStory · February 20, 2026