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S&P 500 on Track for Worst Month Since April 2025
SocialFeb 26, 2026

S&P 500 on Track for Worst Month Since April 2025

MARKET RECAP 📉 What a wild and crazy day, S&P 500 fell once again and is on pace for worst month since April 2025 😳 What the heck is going on?!? Let’s talk about it 🗣️

By Peter Tuchman (Einstein of Wall Street)
U.S., Iran Make ‘Significant Progress’ in Nuclear Talks, Mediator Says
NewsFeb 26, 2026

U.S., Iran Make ‘Significant Progress’ in Nuclear Talks, Mediator Says

U.S. and Iranian officials held a third indirect nuclear round in Geneva, with Omani mediator Badr al‑Busaidi reporting "significant progress" and promising technical talks in Vienna next week. Tehran floated a framework to suspend enrichment for three to five years...

By Foreign Policy
U.S. Military Buildup Casts Shadow Over Iran Talks
NewsFeb 26, 2026

U.S. Military Buildup Casts Shadow Over Iran Talks

The United States and Iran held a third round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, with Omani mediation reporting significant progress and technical discussions slated for Vienna next week. Simultaneously, Washington has launched its largest Middle East military buildup since...

By Foreign Policy
What Is the HELOC Cooling Off Period and How Does It Work?
BlogFeb 26, 2026

What Is the HELOC Cooling Off Period and How Does It Work?

The Truth in Lending Act grants a three‑business‑day right of rescission for HELOCs on a primary residence, allowing borrowers to cancel the loan without penalty. Cancellation must be submitted in writing before the deadline, and the lender has 20 calendar...

By The Mortgage Reports
HELOCs for High-Income Earners: Jumbo Credit Lines, $1M Limits, and Strategic Uses
BlogFeb 26, 2026

HELOCs for High-Income Earners: Jumbo Credit Lines, $1M Limits, and Strategic Uses

High‑income homeowners can secure jumbo HELOCs ranging from $500,000 to over $1 million, with approval hinging on equity, liquidity, and credit strength rather than salary alone. These lines let borrowers preserve low‑rate first mortgages while unlocking equity for luxury renovations, business...

By The Mortgage Reports
These Steady Income-Paying Stocks Could Be on Their Way to Becoming Dividend Aristocrats, Wolfe Says
NewsFeb 26, 2026

These Steady Income-Paying Stocks Could Be on Their Way to Becoming Dividend Aristocrats, Wolfe Says

Investors are gravitating toward steady dividend payers as market volatility rises. Wolfe Research identified emerging dividend aristocrats—companies that have increased dividends for at least 15 years—including Verizon, Costco, BlackRock, Hershey, and Waste Management. These stocks have outperformed the broader S&P 500,...

By CNBC – ETFs
Leominster Sale Reflects “Surge” In Worcester County Industrial
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Leominster Sale Reflects “Surge” In Worcester County Industrial

Marcus & Millichap closed the sale of 44 Mead St., a 62,259‑square‑foot industrial complex in Leominster, MA, for $4 million to The Lexvest Group. The eight‑tenant, 4.1‑acre site features high clear heights, multiple loading docks, and direct access to Route 2 and the North Leominster...

By Connect CRE
HELOC for High Income Earners: A Complete Guide for 2026
BlogFeb 26, 2026

HELOC for High Income Earners: A Complete Guide for 2026

The Mortgage Reports released a comprehensive 2026 guide on home‑equity lines of credit (HELOC) tailored for high‑income earners. It outlines that borrowers with a debt‑to‑income ratio below 43%, at least 15‑20% home equity, and credit scores over 700 typically secure...

By The Mortgage Reports
Trying to Get Out of Debt? Here Are 6 Tips to Pay It Off Faster
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Trying to Get Out of Debt? Here Are 6 Tips to Pay It Off Faster

Americans are feeling heightened financial stress as consumer borrowing climbs and interest rates stay high, prompting many to prioritize debt elimination. The article outlines six practical tactics—paying above the minimum, crafting a structured payment plan, targeting high‑interest balances first, tightening...

By Money.com
Fannie and Freddie: Single Family Delinquency Rate Increased in January
BlogFeb 26, 2026

Fannie and Freddie: Single Family Delinquency Rate Increased in January

Freddie Mac reported its single‑family serious delinquency rate rose to 0.60% in January, a marginal increase from December’s 0.59% and slightly below the 0.61% recorded a year earlier. Fannie Mae’s comparable rate edged up to 0.59% from 0.58% in December,...

By CalculatedRisk Newsletter (Substack)
OpenAI Commits to Silicon Valley Presence with 439K-SF Lease
NewsFeb 26, 2026

OpenAI Commits to Silicon Valley Presence with 439K-SF Lease

OpenAI has signed a ten‑year lease for a 439,000‑square‑foot campus at 350 and 380 Ellis Street in Mountain View, securing its first right of purchase before the property is marketed by KKR Real Estate Finance Trust. The lease follows advanced...

By Connect CRE
High-Yield Account or CD: Which Is the Better Option Right Now for Your Down Payment Savings?
NewsFeb 26, 2026

High-Yield Account or CD: Which Is the Better Option Right Now for Your Down Payment Savings?

Prospective homebuyers need to maximize returns on down‑payment savings while preserving liquidity. High‑yield savings accounts (HYSA) currently offer 3.3‑4.5% APY, whereas six‑month certificates of deposit (CD) provide slightly higher fixed rates around 4.0‑4.1%. The choice hinges on the buyer’s timeline:...

By Realtor.com News
Mistakes Sellers Make
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Mistakes Sellers Make

Hotel owners who postpone selling often pay a hidden price as risk, competition, and operating costs climb. The article outlines four common mistakes: waiting for a perfect market, treating PIP and CapEx as background items, fixating on headline price, and...

By Hotel Business
Software Gains Momentum, Semis Lose Appeal
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Software Gains Momentum, Semis Lose Appeal

Last night's report discussed six reasons for why Software might finally start to gain traction, but this could also happen at the expense of Semis. The false breakout was very much apparent this morning & while broader mkt breadth...

By Mark Newton, CMT
Low-Cost Active ETFs Post Higher Success Rates, Morningstar Finds
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Low-Cost Active ETFs Post Higher Success Rates, Morningstar Finds

Morningstar’s 2025 Active/Passive Barometer shows low‑cost active ETFs outperformed expensive peers, with 31% of the cheapest quintile beating passive averages over ten years versus 17% for the costliest funds. The data suggests fees, not manager skill, drive active success, especially...

By ETF Trends (VettaFi)
S&P 500 Faces Worst Month Since 2025 Amid 2026 Volatility
SocialFeb 26, 2026

S&P 500 Faces Worst Month Since 2025 Amid 2026 Volatility

The S&P 500 is now on pace for its WORST month since April 2025 😳 Volatility continues to be the main storyline of 2026 🎢

By Peter Tuchman (Einstein of Wall Street)
Hovnanian 1Q 2026 Earnings
BlogFeb 26, 2026

Hovnanian 1Q 2026 Earnings

Hovnanian Enterprises reported its first‑quarter 2026 earnings, delivering modest revenue growth and an earnings‑per‑share beat despite a softening housing market. Net income rose to $85 million, up 6% year‑over‑year, while home sales volumes slipped 3% as buyers delayed purchases. The company...

By Erdmann Housing Tracker
RBC's U.S. Wealth Unit Defies Inflow Slump with Asset Surge
NewsFeb 26, 2026

RBC's U.S. Wealth Unit Defies Inflow Slump with Asset Surge

Royal Bank of Canada’s U.S. wealth management unit posted a 12% year‑over‑year asset increase to $777.2 billion in its fiscal Q1 2026, despite net new inflows dropping more than half to $4.9 billion. The division added roughly $180 billion in assets over the...

By Financial Planning (Arizent)
Renters Can Invest With Discipline, Not Just Homeownership
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Renters Can Invest With Discipline, Not Just Homeownership

“Renters don’t invest.” What you really meant to say is, “I don’t know renters that invest, and my self-worth is tied up in owning a house.” The truth is, you have to have discipline as a renter to save up...

By Kevin L. Matthews II
BP Goes Big on Shale Oil Drilling
NewsFeb 26, 2026

BP Goes Big on Shale Oil Drilling

BP is reviving its U.S. shale operations through BPX Energy, targeting an 8% production rise to 500,000 barrels per day this year and 650,000 barrels per day by 2030, which would represent roughly 20% of the company’s total output. The...

By Rigzone – News
DoubleLine Corporate Overview
NewsFeb 26, 2026

DoubleLine Corporate Overview

DoubleLine’s investment platform is steered by Jeffrey Gundlach, its CEO and CIO, whose reputation as the “New Bond King” and multiple industry accolades have cemented the firm’s fixed‑income credibility. Deputy Chief Investment Officer Jeffrey Sherman, a CFA charterholder with a quantitative finance...

By DoubleLine — Insights
Exclusive: Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan FHLB Bond Bill
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Exclusive: Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan FHLB Bond Bill

Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D‑NV) and Todd Young (R‑IN) introduced the Municipal Investment and Neighborhood Transformation (MINT) Act, restoring a 2008 authority that lets Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) members issue tax‑exempt bonds for community‑development projects. The bill expands the...

By American Banker
Wall Street Turns to Complex Trades to Dodge AI ‘Implosions’
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Wall Street Turns to Complex Trades to Dodge AI ‘Implosions’

An options trader who heavily bought Netflix call options is now sitting on an estimated $16 million unrealized profit. The profit materialized after Warner Bros. withdrew its proposed acquisition of Netflix, triggering a sharp rally in Netflix shares. The trader’s bet...

By John Lothian News – Markets/Derivatives
To Jumpstart Centers of Influence Referrals, Think Outside the CPA
NewsFeb 26, 2026

To Jumpstart Centers of Influence Referrals, Think Outside the CPA

Financial advisors are urged to broaden referral networks beyond traditional CPAs and lawyers, embracing strategic alliances with diverse centers of influence. Mike Byrnes suggests using happy clients for warm introductions and targeting non‑traditional partners such as yacht dealers, realtors, clergy,...

By Financial Planning (Arizent)
Pilot Program Seeks To Turn Working-Class Homebuyers Into Senior Housing Landlords
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Pilot Program Seeks To Turn Working-Class Homebuyers Into Senior Housing Landlords

NewCourtland is allocating $2 million to build at least seven mixed‑age homes on Philadelphia’s Bonsall Street, each featuring accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for seniors. Working‑class buyers will purchase the main units, receive down‑payment assistance, and rent the senior ADUs, creating a...

By Bisnow
MidDay Snapshot: Natural Gas Cash Slides on Weak Demand Indicators
NewsFeb 26, 2026

MidDay Snapshot: Natural Gas Cash Slides on Weak Demand Indicators

Natural gas cash prices slipped on Thursday as the front‑month April NYMEX contract lost ground. Spot gas for Friday‑Saturday delivery fell 30.5 cents to $2.040 per MMBtu, reflecting unseasonably mild weather forecasts. The price decline was amplified by a razor‑thin storage...

By Natural Gas Intelligence (NGI)
DriveWealth to Integrate Kalshi’s Event Contracts Into Its Brokerage Platform
NewsFeb 26, 2026

DriveWealth to Integrate Kalshi’s Event Contracts Into Its Brokerage Platform

DriveWealth is integrating Kalshi’s regulated prediction‑market event contracts into its brokerage‑as‑a‑service platform, allowing fintech clients to offer these contracts alongside stocks and ETFs. Kalshi processes more than $100 billion in annualized volume and sees the partnership as a way to broaden...

By Finovate
WBD Sees Revenues Drop 7 Percent in Q4
NewsFeb 26, 2026

WBD Sees Revenues Drop 7 Percent in Q4

Warner Bros. Discovery reported a 7% year‑over‑year drop in Q4 total revenues, falling to $9.5 billion. All three core segments—distribution, advertising and content—declined, with advertising down 9% and content down 10%. The company posted a net loss of $252 million after accounting...

By World Screen
Nexstar Expects Tegna Purchase To Close By End Of Q2
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Nexstar Expects Tegna Purchase To Close By End Of Q2

Nexstar Media Group expects its $2.5 billion acquisition of Tegna to close by the end of the second quarter, aligning with the anticipated surge in political advertising ahead of the 2026 election cycle. The company reported Q4 net revenue of $1.29 billion,...

By TVNewsCheck
Trump Proposes Government‑run Retirement Accounts For
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Trump Proposes Government‑run Retirement Accounts For

President Trump announced during his State of the Union address Tuesday night that he plans to give Americans without 401(k)s access to a retirement account modeled on the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan, targeting the roughly 50 million people who...

By Vox – Money
Austin OKs $1.4 Billion of Bonds for Airport Expansion
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Austin OKs $1.4 Billion of Bonds for Airport Expansion

City Council approved up to $1.4 billion in revenue bonds to fund Austin‑Bergstrom International Airport’s expansion. The bond issuance includes a $1.05 billion Series B tranche subject to the alternative minimum tax and a $350 million non‑AMT Series A tranche, targeting roughly 75% of a...

By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
Trade Less, Focus on High-Quality Setups
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Trade Less, Focus on High-Quality Setups

A lot of people ask why I only trade from 9:30 to 11. But what most don't realize is that time doesn't equal money in trading. One A+ setup beats five B- setups every single time. Today, I traded my plan on $CURX,...

By Trade Momentum
IWM Projected to Hit $290‑$300 by 2026
SocialFeb 26, 2026

IWM Projected to Hit $290‑$300 by 2026

Check out the beauty of this $IWM chart ... 2026 targets: $290 to $300 https://t.co/pFti1OyqaH

By Trader Stewie
USD/CHF Stuck Near 2011 Low, Breakout Looms
SocialFeb 26, 2026

USD/CHF Stuck Near 2011 Low, Breakout Looms

Swiss Franc Forecast: USD/CHF Five-Week Standoff at 2011 Close Low- Breakout Risk Builds https://t.co/aQbUe8s8GA $USDCHF Weekly Chart https://t.co/IEGfXTQuEv

By Michael Boutros
Rocket and Compass Join Forces to Challenge Zillow
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Rocket and Compass Join Forces to Challenge Zillow

Rocket and Compass team up in challenge to Zillow’s grip on housing Rocket Companies—which now also owns Redfin + Mr. Cooper—announced today a new partnership w/ Compass "Compass International Holdings' 'Coming Soon' listings will appear immediately on Redfin, with 'Private Exclusive' properties...

By Lance Lambert
MasTec Beats Earnings, Raises Q1 and FY26 Guidance
SocialFeb 26, 2026

MasTec Beats Earnings, Raises Q1 and FY26 Guidance

MasTec beats by $0.12, beats on revs; guides Q1 EPS above consensus, revs above consensus; guides FY26 EPS above consensus, revs above consensus $MTZ

By The Real Fly (iBankCoin)
S&P Holds Above 100‑Day MA, Bulls Remain Confident
SocialFeb 26, 2026

S&P Holds Above 100‑Day MA, Bulls Remain Confident

$SPX - Yesterday's gap was filled. Still trading above the 100 day MA. As long as it's above the 100 DMA there's no reason for the bulls to be worried. And even if it closes below the 100 DMA we...

By CyclesFan
Block Slashes 4,000 Jobs, Bets on AI Productivity
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Block Slashes 4,000 Jobs, Bets on AI Productivity

Ending the month with a bang @jack Block Block is cutting 4,000 employees, reducing its workforce by nearly half as the financial technology firm places a bet on artificial intelligence changing the future of labor productivity. cc @dailyjobcuts @MacroEdgeRes

By Daniëlle DiMartino Booth
Dell Projects Q1 Earnings Far Above Consensus
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Dell Projects Q1 Earnings Far Above Consensus

Dell sees Q1 EPS mid-point at $2.90 vs $2.34 FactSet Consensus; sees Q1 revs $34.70-35.70 bln vs $28.99 bln FactSet Consensus $DELL

By The Real Fly (iBankCoin)
Clear Levels to Watch as Deal Nears Resolution
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Clear Levels to Watch as Deal Nears Resolution

Hate trading deal stocks, but we see clear levels to watch as this comes closer to a resolution. H/t @cgames2002

By Jay Woods
SLV Breaks $80, Holding Half Position
SocialFeb 26, 2026

SLV Breaks $80, Holding Half Position

trying the $SLV long here with trend and the $80 break. now at $80.47 still have 50% of the position @ttvresearch @traderTVLIVE #silver https://t.co/lKKmUNcnOx

By Shawn Catena (TraderTV Shawn)
Canada’s Inflation On Target, Money Supply Grows Below Golden Rate
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Canada’s Inflation On Target, Money Supply Grows Below Golden Rate

Canada's January inflation (CPI) is ON TARGET at 2.29%/yr. Canada’s money supply (M3) is growing at 4.02%/yr.  That’s a bit below Hanke's Golden Growth Rate of ~6-8%/yr, a rate consistent with Canada's 1-3%/yr inflation target. THE INFLATION STORY = A MONEY SUPPLY...

By Steve Hanke
Gold Undervalued; Expect Massive Sector Rotation Ahead
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Gold Undervalued; Expect Massive Sector Rotation Ahead

New podcast with @davidlin_TV... My thesis: #gold and gold stocks are undervalued when compared to other asset classes, I thus expect a major rotation into our tiny sector as geopolitical risks, debt, supply-demand imbalances, etc., build. Meaty podcast: https://t.co/aEmxBYkF6K

By Jeff Clark
CRM Hits Highs, Calls Surge Like WDAY
SocialFeb 26, 2026

CRM Hits Highs, Calls Surge Like WDAY

$CRM highs, call fly trade up big and similar to WDAY gets a positive reaction

By Joe Kunkle
Freezing California's Building Code Prevents Stricter Updates, Chaos
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Freezing California's Building Code Prevents Stricter Updates, Chaos

Some YIMBYs were mad mad that California froze the building code through 2031, on the idea that it would block hypothetical good code updates like single stair. But the reality of annual code updates is actually just an ever-stricter code...

By Nolan Gray
Decade‑Long Tesla Critic Burns Billions Shorting Stock
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Decade‑Long Tesla Critic Burns Billions Shorting Stock

tslaq been saying the same stuff for a decade and then lighting tens of billions of dollars on fire shorting the stock... $TSLA

By Steven Spencer
QQQ Remains Volatile With
SocialFeb 26, 2026

QQQ Remains Volatile With

Still very easy to get chopped up out there. Speaking for a friend of course. No range breaks in sight so far $QQQ https://t.co/v29Vh7vQNg

By Evan Medeiros
TTD Shows Hollow Pattern; Added
SocialFeb 26, 2026

TTD Shows Hollow Pattern; Added

$TTD I like the hollow on the daily from ER, it caught my eye. I am putting on homework list. Homework list doesn't mean a name makes it to watch or a trade.

By Sunrise Trader
NVDA Slides, Targeting 200‑day Support Near $175
SocialFeb 26, 2026

NVDA Slides, Targeting 200‑day Support Near $175

$NVDA - Selling off like every big tech stock in this earnings season so far. The immediate downside target is the 200 day MA around 175. https://t.co/TJUNKNN6qL

By CyclesFan