NEW YORK – In a move that has sent ripples through the global financial markets, Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) officially announced an 11.7% increase in its quarterly common stock dividend in early February 2026. The hike, which brings the quarterly payout to a record level for the firm, was timed
The U.S. bond market experienced a significant easing on February 13, 2026, as the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield slid to 4.06% following a highly anticipated Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. The data, which showed inflation continuing its steady descent toward the Federal Reserve’s long-term target, provided a
In a move that has sent shockwaves through global financial centers, the White House has officially nominated Kevin Warsh to serve as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Scheduled to take the gavel on May 15, 2026, Warsh will succeed Jerome Powell, whose second four-year term ends this spring.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its highly anticipated January Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on the morning of February 13, 2026, revealing that headline inflation has slowed to 2.4% year-over-year. This figure came in below the consensus economist expectation of 2.5%, marking a significant milestone
Shares of mortgage insurance provider Essent Group (NYSE:ESNT) fell 6.3% in the afternoon session after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings that missed analyst expectations.
The U.S. equity markets faced a grueling three-session losing streak ending Friday, February 13, 2026, as a wave of "AI capex fatigue" and disappointing corporate guidance sent investors scurrying for safety. The selling pressure, which began as a mild pullback on Wednesday, accelerated into a full-scale rout on Thursday,
As of February 13, 2026, the equity markets find themselves at a historic crossroads. The S&P 500 Index (NYSEARCA: SPY) is currently locked in a high-stakes technical battle with the 7,000 psychological handle—a level that has proven to be a formidable "Gamma Wall" for institutional and retail
The global financial landscape underwent a violent recalibration this month following the formal nomination of Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as the Chair of the Federal Reserve. Dubbed the "Warsh Shock" by traders, the announcement on January 30, 2026, has triggered a massive de-risking event across asset classes, signaling
The global landscape of interactive entertainment has been fundamentally reshaped as Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) moves into the final stages of a historic $55 billion take-private acquisition. In what is now recognized as the largest leveraged buyout in the history of the technology and gaming sectors, a powerhouse consortium led
The U.S. economy received a long-awaited signal of stability this week as the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the January 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. The data showed that headline inflation slowed to an annual rate of 2.4%, coming in below the consensus economist expectation of 2.
NEW YORK – After a harrowing session that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average surrender its hard-won 50,000 milestone, Wall Street found a fragile floor on Friday, February 13, 2026. An encouraging inflation update provided the necessary cooling effect to a market that had been boiling over with anxiety just
NEW YORK — The long-anticipated "AI reckoning" for the financial services sector arrived with a vengeance this week, as a wave of selling hit traditional wealth managers and regional banks. Investors, previously focused on AI’s impact on silicon and software, have pivoted their anxieties toward the balance sheets of Wall
WASHINGTON D.C. — In a move that signals a seismic shift for American capital markets, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul S. Atkins met with Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) CEO David Solomon this week to finalize a strategic roadmap for what many are calling the "Great IPO Wave of
According to a Bloomberg report, the probe focuses on the company’s licensing rules and bundling of services such as Copilot, Office, and Windows with other products.
The U.S. bond market experienced a seismic shift on February 13, 2026, as the 10-year Treasury yield plummeted to 4.06% in response to a cooler-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. This move marks a significant departure from the volatile interest rate environment that characterized much of 2025, suggesting
In a high-stakes interview on February 13, 2026, Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) CEO David Solomon painted a remarkably optimistic picture of the American economy, describing the current macroeconomic setup as "quite good." Speaking on CNBC, Solomon pointed to a confluence of aggressive US deregulation and a historic surge in artificial
In a move that has sent shockwaves through both the Silicon Valley tech scene and the skyscrapers of Manhattan, Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is set to depart the public markets in a landmark $55 billion take-private acquisition. The deal, spearheaded by a powerhouse consortium including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics delivered a long-awaited "Valentine’s Day eve" gift to the markets on Friday, February 13, 2026, reporting that consumer prices cooled more than expected in January. Headline inflation fell to 2.4% on a year-over-year basis, undercutting the 2.5% consensus forecast from
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings disclosed that CEO and board member Harry Sommer stepped down on February 12, and the company named John Chidsey as the incoming CEO.
The domestic critical minerals market has been set ablaze this February as shares of USA Rare Earth (NASDAQ: USAR) experienced a historic rally, surging more than 60% year-to-date. This explosive movement stems from a powerful confluence of massive federal intervention and high-level financial speculation. At the heart of the frenzy
