Blog•Feb 21, 2026
Could the “Lag 7” Crater the Economy and Market?
The so‑called "Magnificent Seven" mega‑cap stocks have broken a critical support level and are now testing the 200‑day moving average. Their relative performance chart is forming an inverted saucer top, a pattern often seen before sharper declines. Analysts warn that this technical weakness could spill over into broader market sentiment. The article suggests that without a bounce, the rally that lifted the index may be at risk of stalling.
By Humble Student of the Markets
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
Extreme VIX: Regime Shifts and Return Predictability
The episode examines research on extreme VIX spikes (VIX > 45) and their predictive power for equity returns. Using U.S. data from 2008‑2025, the authors find that such spikes generate significant positive returns over a three‑month horizon, offering a contrarian signal, while...
By Harbourfront Quantitative
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
Week Ahead: Does the Dollar Still Have Legs After the Tariff Ruling?
The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated President Trump's emergency authority to impose broad tariffs, prompting a modest sell‑off in the dollar despite its recent resilience. Dollar Index fell to just above 97.5, yet key technical levels held, while the euro recovered...
By Marc to Market
News•Feb 21, 2026
Indian Labour-Intensive Exports to Face Lower 10% Surcharge After US Court Axes Trump’s Tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the 18% reciprocal tariffs imposed on Indian goods, prompting President Trump to replace them with a uniform 15% worldwide tariff under Section 122. This adjustment lowers the levy on Indian labour‑intensive exports—textiles, leather, shrimp—from the...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Feb 21, 2026
YPF Chief Readies War Chest for Shale Push
YPF SA is committing to keep its $3.5 billion upstream capital spending unchanged, even if oil prices slip to $55 per barrel, to sustain its shale push in the Vaca Muerta basin. CEO Horacio Marin said the company has raised a $1 billion war...
By Rigzone – News
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Blog•Feb 21, 2026
[ShareScope] Screening For My Next Quality Winner: AJ BELL
Maynard Paton revisited his ShareScope quality‑stock screen, which filters for companies with both operating margins and return on equity of at least 20% and a net‑cash balance. The screen again produced 19 candidates; after reviewing Hollywood Bowl previously, Paton highlighted...
By Maynard Paton
News•Feb 21, 2026
Buy or Sell: Sumeet Bagadia Recommends Three Stocks to Buy on Monday — 23 February 2026
Sumeet Bagadia of Choice Broking forecasts the Indian market to trade sideways to modest gains, keeping the Nifty 50 within a 25,400‑25,900 band until a breakout above 25,888 triggers a stronger uptrend. He notes that Bank Nifty remains firmly above...
By Mint (LiveMint) – Markets
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Financial Media Misuses Weak GDPNow Forecasts to Spin Bullish Narrative
Recall @HalftimeReport Slink's confidentally quoting (on almost a daily basis) of the robust GDP Now projections by the Atlanta Fed (among the worst forecasters extant) to support her "the economy is great" and bullish market thesis? That is the...
By Doug Kass
News•Feb 21, 2026
FIIs Turn Buyers in February with Rs 16,912 Crore Worth of Equity Inflows. Is This a Sign of Trend Reversal?
Foreign institutional investors turned net buyers in February 2026, channeling roughly Rs 16,912 crore into Indian equities. This marks a sharp reversal from January’s Rs 35,962 crore outflows and a year‑to‑date net outflow of Rs 19,050 crore. The buying was uneven across sectors, with IT stocks...
By The Economic Times – Markets
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
How To Reset Your Budget In One Weekend
Resetting a budget in a single weekend is presented as a focused, step‑by‑step process that transforms financial anxiety into clarity. The guide urges honest review of accounts, detailed expense tracking, and identification of hidden “leaks” such as unused subscriptions. It...
By Just Start Investing
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
Week Signals: Always. Be. Coercing.
The episode reviews a week of heightened geopolitical coercion, highlighting how traditional diplomacy has been supplanted by a blend of negotiation and pressure tactics by major powers, especially the United States and China. It notes the U.S. leveraging multiple levers—military,...
By Geopolitical Dispatch
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Supreme Court Undermines Washington’s Geoeconomic Power Base
The legal foundation of Washington’s geoeconomic power plays is looking shaky after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling invalidated the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Source: Vizualytiks https://www.voronoiapp.com/trade/US-Tariff-Revenue-7693
By Geopolitical Guy
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Supreme Court Says IEEPA Can't Authorize Presidential Tariffs
The Supreme Court Ruling In a 6–3 decision (Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump), the Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 does not give the President the authority to impose tariffs.
By stock_n_trade
News•Feb 21, 2026
Sweeping Tariffs Gone but Trump's 10% Global Tariffs On. What to Expect From Markets on Monday?
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s sweeping Section 232 tariffs, removing the 18% duty on many Indian exports. Hours later Trump announced a 10% global tariff on all imports, effective immediately. Indian exporters in gems, textiles, pharma and auto...
By The Economic Times – Markets
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
Interview with Andrew Maguire of Kinesis
In this episode, Alasdair Macleod and Andrew Maguire of Kinesis dissect the ongoing silver squeeze, highlighting how massive short positions in China and robust physical demand are forcing paper markets to the brink. They explain the eastward shift of price...
By McleodFinance (Alasdair Macleod)
News•Feb 21, 2026
The Rail Ahead: As High-Speed Lines Saturate China, How Far Can Their Global Reach Extend?
China’s railway giants are turning outward as domestic high‑speed lines saturate, seeking overseas contracts in Southeast and Central Asia. Projects already under way include Thailand’s 610 km line, Malaysia’s 665 km east‑west railway, and Indonesia’s Jakarta‑Bandung service that has moved 12 million passengers....
By South China Morning Post – Global Economy
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
Watch Me Build A Construction Draw Schedule (Updated Feb 2026)
The article walks readers through building a construction draw schedule that respects a typical capital stack of equity first, then debt, and finally an interest reserve. It highlights the iterative challenge of calculating the interest reserve when debt disbursements depend...
By Adventures in CRE (A.CRE)
News•Feb 21, 2026
Chariot to Raise $20 Million to Fund Offshore Angola Oil Production Stake
Chariot Plc announced a $20 million equity placing to help finance the acquisition of a producing oil interest offshore Angola. The deal, in partnership with Shell Trading and Etu Energias, targets Blocks 14 and 14K, which currently produce about 8,000 barrels per day....
By World Oil – News
News•Feb 21, 2026
Russia Weakened but Still Dangerous After the Ukraine War
The Ukraine war has exposed Russia’s structural vulnerabilities, including demographic decline, waning energy leverage over Europe, and growing reliance on China. Simultaneously, Moscow has adapted its military doctrine, emphasizing drones, electronic warfare, and attritional tactics, while sanctions have not collapsed...
By Defence24 (Poland)
Social•Feb 21, 2026
ETF/ETP Trading Volume Halves in Weekly Pullback
The ETF/ETP market closed this week with a significant pullback from last weeks performance. A total of 3.837 million units valued at ₦547.380 million were traded across 5,252 deals this week. This represents a notable decline compared to the previous week (ended...
By KOBOhive
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Gold Reclaims $5,100 Amid Geopolitical and Rate‑Cut Pressures
GOLD ( XAUUSD ) : 5100 Has Been Reclaimed. Exactly as shared ahead of time. Technical break of market structure , Rising Geopolitical concerns , Tariffs uncertainty , Stagflation concerns , Rate cuts pricing = Higher Gold.
By tradeloq
News•Feb 21, 2026
British Chamber Welcomes Easing of Interest Rates
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas trimmed its policy rate by 25 basis points to 4.25%, marking a cumulative 225‑basis‑point reduction since August 2024. The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines welcomed the move, arguing it will help revive economic growth and...
By Philstar – Business
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
Rotation Investor ETF – Ranking Table
TrendInvestorPro’s Rotation Investor ETF ranking table is presented as a premium offering, accessible only to paid subscribers. The site promotes systematic trading strategies, trend‑based setups, and a market‑timing model for stocks and ETFs. Visitors are prompted to log in or...
By TrendInvestorPro (Blog)
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
Rotation Investor NDX100 – Ranking Table
TrendInvestorPro has launched a gated platform that delivers systematic trading strategies and a dedicated NDX100 ranking table for subscribers. The service bundles trend signals, momentum scores, and a market‑timing model aimed at both stocks and ETFs. Access is provided through...
By TrendInvestorPro (Blog)
News•Feb 21, 2026
F&O Talk | What the Current Long-Short Ratio Tells About FII Positioning? Sudeep Shah on Ola, Newgen, 4 More Top...
India’s equity markets closed higher on Feb 21, with the Nifty up 0.46% to 25,571 and the Sensex up 0.38% to 82,815. Analyst Sudeep Shah sees the Nifty trapped in a tight 512‑point range, likely to trade sideways but could open...
By The Economic Times – Markets
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
Trend Trio Signals & Momentum Scores: S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Stocks
TrendInvestorPro has launched a subscription‑only offering called Trend Trio Signals, delivering trend and momentum scores for S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 equities. The service bundles systematic trading setups, video tutorials, and a market‑timing model aimed at active traders. Access is gated behind...
By TrendInvestorPro (Blog)
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
Rotation Investor NDX100 – Signals & Portfolio
TrendInvestorPro is a subscription‑based platform offering systematic trading strategies, including daily trend signals, momentum scores, and a market‑timing model focused on the Nasdaq‑100 rotation. The service bundles video tutorials, back‑tested setups, and a library of ETFs and equities to provide...
By TrendInvestorPro (Blog)
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
Endowment Lessons
The University of Chicago announced plans to sell its Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP) for about $400 million, a modest price compared with its $11 billion endowment. The move reflects a broader financial strain: operating deficits have grown tenfold since...
By Humbledollar
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
Trend Trio Signals & Momentum Scores: ETF Master List (250+ ETFs)
TrendInvestorPro has released a curated master list covering more than 250 exchange‑traded funds, each assigned a Trend Signal and Momentum Score. The platform bundles these metrics with systematic trading setups, video tutorials, and a market‑timing model. Access is gated behind...
By TrendInvestorPro (Blog)
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
Stock Market Model – Current Signal
TrendInvestorPro, a subscription‑based platform, markets systematic trading strategies and market‑timing models for stocks and ETFs. The service bundles video tutorials, trade setups, momentum scores, and alerts behind a paid login or free trial. It targets active retail investors seeking data‑driven...
By TrendInvestorPro (Blog)
News•Feb 21, 2026
Quote of the Day: ‘Benefits of Tariffs Are…’ — What Milton Friedman Said on Protectionism
Milton Friedman’s 1980 warning that tariffs show visible benefits but hide widespread costs resonates amid recent US‑China trade frictions, where higher import duties have pushed up consumer prices and strained global supply chains. At the same time, India and Brazil...
By Mint (India) – Economy
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
Rotation Investor SPX500 – Ranking Table
TrendInvestorPro offers a subscriber‑only Rotation Investor SPX500 ranking table, showcasing systematic trading strategies and next‑level setups for the S&P 500 index. The page emphasizes exclusive access to trend signals, momentum scores, and market‑timing models for stocks and ETFs. Users must log...
By TrendInvestorPro (Blog)
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
Trend Trio Signals & Momentum Scores: Dow 30 Stocks & Sector SPDRs
Trend Investor Pro released its weekly Trend Trio150 analysis, combining Bollinger Bands, CCI‑Close and StochClose to flag uptrends and downtrends across the Dow 30 and the eleven Sector SPDR ETFs. The report shows eight sector ETFs in an UPtrend, with...
By TrendInvestorPro (Blog)
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Prioritize Understanding Over Constant Market Openings
We should stop asking for stock markets to be open for every economic announcement so that traders can hedge their risks. Imagine if our market was open when these new tariffs were announced and old ones scapped- 12 hours later people...
By Samir Arora
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Dollar's Future Uncertain After Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
Week Ahead: Does the Dollar Still Have Legs After the Tariff Ruling?: The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose widespread tariffs. The court did not rule on refunds. Trump quickly announced a 10% across-the-board…...
By Marc Chandler
Social•Feb 21, 2026
USD Stays Strong Despite Weak GDP and Tariffs
Outside of an occasional shock like around Liberation Day, it is not clear that the tariffs had much impact in the FX market. $USD held up fairly well in the face of the disappointing GDP and tariff ruling. What's...
By Marc Chandler
News•Feb 21, 2026
RBI Likely to Go for a Prolonged Policy Rate Pause: ICICI Bank Report
The Reserve Bank of India kept its policy repo rate steady at 5.25% on February 6, signalling a neutral stance. ICICI Bank Global Markets expects this will translate into a prolonged pause through 2026‑27 as core inflation stays benign and oil‑price...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Gold and Silver Surge Amid Iran Tensions, CNY Break Ends
Gold back over $5100 USD and Silver over $84 USD. We have a potential Iran conflict, and the end of the CNY break next week. https://t.co/Eac6sG80np
By Haplo
News•Feb 21, 2026
FDLO: A Short-Term Harbor, Yet Beware Of Long-Term Underperformance
The Fidelity Low Volatility Factor ETF (FDLO) tracks 126 U.S. stocks with a weighted‑average 24‑month beta of 0.78, positioning it as a lower‑risk vehicle. In 2026 the fund has outperformed the broad‑market S&P 500 ETF IVV, but it still trails pure...
By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
Social•Feb 21, 2026
US‑Led Regime Change Leaves Libya with 58.8% Inflation
#LibyaWatch🇱🇾: Thanks to US-led regime change operations in 2011, Libya is a failed state. Today, I measure Libya’s inflation at 58.8%/yr. LIBYA’S ECONOMY = IN THE TANK. https://t.co/5JVou6TFc3
By Steve Hanke
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Sanctions Cripple Cuba's Grid, Wealth Fuels Private Power
Sanctions + fuel shortages broke the Cuban grid Those with dollars self-electrify while the rest sit in the dark. Energy desperation risks deepening inequality while the broader economy deteriorates. https://t.co/xOjVSt4Eep #EnergyCrisis #Cuba #Sanctions #Solar #GridFailure
By Art Berman Blog
Podcast•Feb 21, 2026•14 min
Episode 415 Option Trading Podcast February 20, 2026
In Episode 415 of The Weekly Option, host Eric discusses the concept of "inverting risk" by comparing debit and credit spreads, concluding that equal monetary risk makes them mathematically identical regardless of direction. He then reviews last week’s trades—covered call...
By The Weekly Option
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Oil Volatility Beats Fundamentals Amid Trump Risk
Markets are trading a binary Trump headline risk, says @Ole_S_Hansen Oil isn’t moving on fundamentals alone—traders are loading up on upside calls while inventories draw hard. When positioning shifts this fast, volatility is the signal, not the noise. https://t.co/Lan48DvOA7 #OilMarkets #Brent #WTI...
By Art Berman Blog
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Mineral Resources Posts Interim Profit on Onslow Boost, Lithium Rebound
Mineral Resources swings to interim profit on stronger Onslow output, lithium rebound https://t.co/DOTSeLY4pB via @KitcoNewsNOW
By Haplo
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
How Far Back Would a 40% Drop Take Us?
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) reached an all‑time high of roughly $642 on February 20, 2026. A 20% decline would lower it to about $513, echoing September 2024; a 30% drop to $449, similar to January 2024; and a 40% slide to $385,...
By Humbledollar
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Japan's Low Inflation Reflects Weak Money Supply Growth
Japan’s inflation rate comes in at 1.53%/yr in January, BELOW its 2%/yr target. JP’s money supply (M2) is growing at 1.56%/yr, WELL BELOW Hanke's Golden Growth Rate of~6.07%/yr, a rate consistent with JP’s 2%/yr inflation target. THE INFLATION STORY = A MONEY...
By Steve Hanke
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Section 122 Exemptions Enable Net Tariff Reduction
Important. Net effect of striking IEEPA/ reciprocal tariffs and doing the 122 with similar product exemptions should be a tariff reduction.
By Brad Setser
News•Feb 21, 2026
Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EIG) Swings to Q4 Loss on Elevated Claims
Employers Holdings (EIG) posted a Q4 2025 loss of $23.4 million, with revenue slipping 21.3% year‑over‑year to $170.5 million. The full‑year net income collapsed from $118.6 million in 2024 to $10.8 million, while the GAAP combined ratio deteriorated to 106% in the quarter and...
By AlphaStreet
News•Feb 21, 2026
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) Profit Rebound on Fiber Momentum
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) posted a fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue increase of 12% to $330.7 million and net income of $37.2 million, reversing a year‑earlier loss. Full‑year results showed a profit swing to $48.2 million on $1.23 billion of operating revenue, driven by accelerated...
By AlphaStreet
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
Weekly Recap (2/20/2026)
The episode reviews the week’s market data and focuses on the Supreme Court’s decision that President Trump cannot use the Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs, prompting him to invoke Section 122 for a temporary 10% tariff that expires...
By Don’s Newsletter