Jeff Bezos praised Ryan Gosling's performance in Project Hail Mary as Amazon rolls out Prime-exclusive early screenings ahead of the film's March 20, 2026 release, while the company's shares slipped despite after-hours gains.
The retail world is currently processing a whirlwind of data after Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) released its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on February 19, 2026. The report, which surpassed analyst expectations across nearly every key metric, offers a vital window into the state of the American shopper following a year
In a move that underscores a shifting tide in the Big Tech landscape, Wells Fargo has upgraded Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) to an "Overweight" rating, signaling a high-conviction bet on the search giant’s dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) era. As of February 23, 2026, the upgrade comes at
WASHINGTON D.C. — In a stark recalibration of monetary policy expectations, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller characterized a potential March interest rate cut as a "coin flip" during a high-stakes address at the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) conference on February 23, 2026. The comments represent a significant pivot
SANTA CLARA, CA — As the sun sets on February 23, 2026, the global financial markets are holding a collective breath. This coming Wednesday, February 25, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) will report its fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 earnings, an event that has transcended simple corporate accounting to become a structural referendum on the
In a weekend move that has sent shockwaves through global markets, President Donald Trump announced a new 15% global import surcharge, invoking the long-dormant Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The announcement follows a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court on Friday, February 20, 2026, which invalidated the
Dividends are moving up for three mid-to-high yield stocks that are big-time players in their respective industries. Their yields sit between 2.5% and 4%.
In a landmark 6–3 decision that has sent shockwaves through the global economy, the United States Supreme Court ruled on February 20, 2026, that the President cannot unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The decision in the consolidated cases of Learning Resources, Inc.
DEERFIELD, IL — February 23, 2026 — In a move that underscores the continued volatility of the American retail pharmacy landscape, the newly private Walgreens Boots Alliance has announced a significant expansion of its workforce reductions and a finalized timeline for its massive store closure initiative. Under the leadership of the private
Tencent Music remains central to China’s shift from free streaming to paid listening, despite Keystone Investors selling its stake in the fourth quarter. The company is focusing more on subscription revenue and is moving away from its roots in virtual gifting and social entertainment. The main question is whether this change will lead to more stable earnings as the market develops.
Shares of server solutions provider Super Micro (NASDAQ:SMCI) fell 3.8% in the morning session after the Trump administration's announcement of new global tariffs, reignited trade policy uncertainty. The move came swiftly after the Supreme Court ruled the previous week that the president could not use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for such duties, a decision that had initially sent markets higher. However, the administration invoked a different authority, the Trade Act of 1974, to impose a 15% global tariff for up to 150 days. The rapid reimposition of trade barriers creates significant uncertainty for companies across multiple sectors that depend on international supply chains and global trade. Investors are now weighing the potential impact of these new duties on corporate earnings and broader economic activity.
The U.S. labor market continues to exhibit a complex duality of resilience and cooling, as the latest Department of Labor report revealed that initial jobless claims fell to 227,000 for the week ending February 7, 2026. While the figure came in slightly above Wall Street’s expectations of
