2/26, 5:08 PM
Markets are 'in for some volatility' this year, says Nuveen's Saira Malik
Saira Malik, Nuveen Chief Investment Officer, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk what to expect from markets in the year to come.
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Global economic updates, market sentiment, and financial headlines.
2/26, 5:38 PM
AI's impact on software stock prices is overdone, says Yardeni Research's Ed Yardeni
Ed Yardeni, Yardeni Research president, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss his thoughts on the tech trade, the market's standings and much more.
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2/26, 4:54 PM
Sector Rotation: Healthcare XLV Should Be The Next Stop
The healthcare sector is poised to benefit next from the ongoing market rotation to value and defensives. XLP's rapid ascent has led to overbought technicals and a valuation premium, with forward P/E ratios exceeding many growth-oriented megacaps.
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2/26, 4:48 PM
This Bull Market And Nvidia Have Run Out Of Steam; Bear Market Ahead?
The stock market is at a critical juncture, with major indexes stalled and upside catalysts lacking. Strong earnings, including Nvidia's, failed to ignite a rally; tech sector rotation and AI disruption fears weigh heavily.
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2/26, 4:39 PM
Concentrating On Concentration
The US stock market's concentration in the 'Magnificent Seven' tech firms is historically high but not unprecedented. Academic research and our analysis indicate that market concentration does not reliably signal higher risk or lower expected returns.
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2/26, 4:32 PM
Opinion | Kevin Warsh Isn't Crazy, the Fed's Big Balance Sheet Is
Shrinking the central bank's holdings isn't as simple as expanding them in an emergency was.
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2/26, 4:30 PM
What January's PPI Inflation Report Means for the Fed
Economists surveyed by FactSet expect that wholesale inflation rose 0.3% in January.
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2/26, 4:25 PM
AAII Sentiment Survey: Pessimism Rises
Bullish sentiment decreased 1.3 percentage points to 33.2%. Neutral sentiment decreased 1.5 percentage points to 27.0%.
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2/26, 3:26 PM
Americans hit with soaring electricity bills as price hikes outpace inflation nationwide
Electricity prices surged 6.3% nationwide as AI data centers and winter weather strained the grid, outpacing inflation and hitting household budgets hard.
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2/26, 2:34 PM
COPX: Don't Overlook Fiber Optics Threat And Near-Term Copper Glut
Global X Copper Miners ETF is downgraded to hold as copper price tailwinds weaken and risks rise. Elevated U.S. copper inventories and a potential AI CapEx slowdown could dampen near-term copper demand.
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2/26, 2:34 PM
Yields in a crucial part of the Treasury market keep falling — and it may have something to do with AI
Concerns about AI's potential as a destructive force on U.S. jobs have contributed to a rally in the 10-year Treasury note, sending its yield toward a 2026 low.
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2/26, 2:26 PM
3 Reasons Not to Fear a Market Correction, But Cheer for One
If you've been checking your portfolio lately and feeling uneasy about the prospect of a market correction, you're not alone.
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2/26, 1:56 PM
How to gauge if the bottom is in for software stocks
The Investment Committee debate the software sector as Stephanie Link and Malcolm Ethridge makes some moves in the space.
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2/26, 1:49 PM
AI and Tech Stocks Are in Trouble. Look to These Other Sectors, Says This Veteran Strategist.
After 40 years in the investment business, Jim Paulsen now pens a popular Substack newsletter. He sees a new bull market forming in long-neglected stocks, like small-caps.
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2/26, 1:41 PM
Stock Of The Day NPK International Rides The Energy Construction Buzz
NPK International is a major supplier for construction projects. Its stock leapt above an early entry, after breezing past expectations.
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2/26, 1:38 PM
Markets Have Had a Wild Ride. Here Are the Factors That Could Bring the Next Surprise.
Increasing global fragmentation is one key worry.
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2/26, 1:25 PM
Nasdaq 100: Sellers Take Control as Tech Stocks Drag US Indices Today – Forecast & Analysis
Tech stocks drag US indices as the Nasdaq 100 fails at major resistance; banks and energy outperform while weak guidance hits C3.ai and Trade Desk.
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2/26, 1:13 PM
CalPERS 'Not Too Concerned' About Software Exposure, CEO Frost Says
Marcie Frost, CEO of California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), discusses the pension fund giant's exposure to private markets and portfolio strategy on "Bloomberg Markets."
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2/26, 1:11 PM
Did Nvidia Just Prove Citrini Wrong?
AI isn't just cutting labor; it's generating revenue, and Nvidia's earnings call made it clear. ROI is already visible.
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2/26, 1:00 PM
The Week Ahead: Early March Brings PMI Readings, Jobs Data
Match kicks off next week with plenty of economic data on tap, including manufacturing and services readings, as well as employment data.
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2/26, 12:59 PM
New PCE And Unemployment Data Show The Fed Is On The Wrong Path
The Federal Reserve's October and December 2025 rate cuts were premature, given distorted data from the government shutdown and persistent inflation. Core PCE inflation accelerated to 3.0% in December, well above the Fed's 2.0% target, while unemployment remains low at 4.3%.
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2/26, 12:25 PM
Explainer: Does Trump's new 'surcharge' make EU worse off than under trade deal?
The EU has demanded that the United States stick to the terms of a trade deal they agreed last year after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's global tariffs and he responded with a new, across-the-board import surcharge.
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2/26, 12:17 PM
There Is Hidden Risk in the Stock Market. Watch These Warning Signals.
A muted VIX masks roiling volatility elsewhere in the market. It's worth watching.
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2/26, 12:11 PM
The Rotation Is Peaking
Recent market rotation has pushed value sectors like materials, energy, and utilities to outperform the S&P 500 YTD, despite lackluster earnings growth. Valuations in traditional value sectors have expanded rapidly, with some now appearing stretched and potentially unattractive even to value investors.
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2/26, 12:00 PM
INFLATION PROBLEM? Fed governor says he DOESN'T see one
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss bank overregulation, rate cut expectations and why he believes inflation is no longer a major threat.
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2/26, 11:57 AM
BAE Systems In Buy Zone On Major Contracts; Boeing Lands Defense Awards
BAE Systems trades in a buy zone, announced more than $500 million in defense contracts this week. Boeing lands defense awards.
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2/26, 11:48 AM
Warsh, Then Repeat
SUMMARY We view Kevin Warsh as a credible choice for Fed Chair. Software companies' shares have struggled as AI upstarts gain traction.
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2/26, 11:38 AM
4 Signs Of An Irrational Market
The NASDAQ broke a five-week losing streak last week with a rise of 1.5% despite numerous negative headline events. Despite increased turmoil on multiple fronts, volatility remains low, and is symptomatic of investor complacency.
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2/26, 11:12 AM
U.S. Tech Stocks Are Sliding on AI. These Developed Markets May Be More Reliable.
As U.S. equities selloff on fears of AI-related disruption, oversees markets may offer investors stronger returns.
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2/26, 11:10 AM
$137 Billion Liquidity Drain Begins, And It May Mean Trouble For Stocks
Over the next four trading days, approximately $137 billion in Treasury settlements will drain liquidity from markets. Settlement days historically pressure risk assets, with equities and Bitcoin showing notable underperformance versus non-settlement days.
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2/26, 10:52 AM
Bullish Momentum Holds Firm In Global Asset Allocation
Optimism may seem scarce in the headlines, but a bullish trend still powers global asset allocation strategies, based on a set of ETFs through yesterday's close (Feb. 25). Although the risk appetite from a global perspective has periodically wavered in recent history, betting against the trend has been a losing proposition.
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2/26, 10:51 AM
Nasdaq Tumbles Over 350 Points; US Initial Jobless Claims Increase
U.S. stocks traded mostly lower this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite dipping more than 350 points on Thursday.
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2/26, 10:30 AM
Beast Industries CEO on prediction markets after Kalshi accuses MrBeast employee of insider trading
Beast Industries CEO Jeff Housenbold told CNBC on Thursday that prediction markets are "ripe for abuse" after Kalshi fined a MrBeast employee for insider trading.
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2/26, 10:00 AM
If global investors fall out of love with U.S. equities, it could spell trouble for the dollar
Valuation arguments and earnings momentum favor the rest of the world and emerging markets over the U.S.
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2/26, 9:50 AM
Fed's Miran Says Four Cuts Are Appropriate This Year
Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran said he thinks the Fed needs to cut interest rates by about a percentage point this year.
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2/26, 9:39 AM
US Jobless Claims Move Slightly Higher to 212,000
Applications for US unemployment benefits rose by less than expected for the week that included the Presidents Day holiday, as initial claims increased by 4,000 to 212,000. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television.
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2/26, 9:37 AM
Strong tech earnings calm AI fears as markets search for stability
Jay Woods, Chief Market Strategist at Freedom Capital Markets; Seana Smith, Senior Investment Strategist at Global X ETFs; and Eric Mandl, Senior Managing Director at Guggenheim Securities say strong tech results eased AI fears, but volatility, geopolitics, and rotation into energy keep markets cautious.
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2/26, 9:33 AM
Why I Am Sick Of Rotation Talk: It Misses The Destination
Hyperscalers like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Meta are the true long-term winners, acting as 'AI utilities' with expanding moats. The current market rotation from tech to industrials and energy is often misunderstood and risks missing the compounding power of hyperscalers.
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2/26, 9:06 AM
Will Stocks Crash in 2026?
It's the $64 trillion question—will there be a stock market crash soon? #StockMarket #Investing #WSJ
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2/26, 8:53 AM
U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Last Week
The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits rose to 212,000 in the week through Feb. 21, up from 208,000 a week earlier.
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2/26, 8:15 AM
If you can't beat the market, you'd better hope it falls
Investment professionals rarely outperform in a bull market. If you want stock picking to pay off, you're essentially rooting for a crash.
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2/26, 8:05 AM
Wall Street is courting Main Street with shiny private-market products — the risks are hiding in plain sight
Private credit and other institutional investments are now within reach for individuals. But their promises don't always align with your portfolio.
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2/26, 7:55 AM
World Economic Forum CEO Steps Down Over Epstein Ties
This is a developing story.
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2/26, 7:32 AM
Whale's Tracking - Post-Deleveraging Rebalance
After a sharp sell-off at the end of January, gold and silver recovered somewhat from late February. Margin hikes do not only affect precious metals themselves.
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2/26, 7:30 AM
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Risk Off Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields
During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.
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2/26, 7:16 AM
World Economic Forum Chief Steps Down After Epstein Probe
Børge Brende's decions comes after the forum conducted a review of his past connections with the convicted sex offender.
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2/26, 7:01 AM
Italy to soften sanctions in bid for smoother relations with markets
Italy plans to adopt a less punitive approach to the way it sanctions irregularities by financial companies, sources said, as part of steps to address issues holding back the country's capital markets and boost the appeal of the Milan bourse.
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2/26, 7:00 AM
The Three Blind Spots in How Consumer Sentiment Is Measured
In March 2020, government officials and epidemiologists were telling Americans to brace for a two-month shutdown. PYMNTS Intelligence went into the field and asked 1,923 consumers directly what they thought.
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2/26, 6:56 AM
Q1 Active Management Pulse: Positioning Broadens Beyond AI Leaders
Managers are strategically maintaining AI exposure toward memory and semiconductor supply chains, and rotating toward enterprise adopters while trimming crowded hyperscalers. We see selective profit-taking in U.S. industrials and European banks as some valuations approach ceilings.
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