News•Feb 26, 2026
Puerto Rico Port Concessionaire Bond Outlook Lowered by S&P
S&P Global Ratings lowered the outlook on San Juan Cruise Port LLC's senior debt to negative, keeping the BBB‑minus rating but flagging heightened risk. The downgrade affects about $160.3 million of bonds issued by AFICA, which are not guaranteed by the Puerto Rican government. Construction of Pier 4 has lagged due to subcontractor performance and higher-than-expected port utilization, threatening the October 2027 long‑stop date. The concessionaire, a subsidiary of Global Ports Holding, is pursuing remediation plans to accelerate the $425 million upgrade under a 30‑year public‑private partnership.
By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
Social•Feb 26, 2026
SEP IRAs Limit Advanced Tax Strategies—Consider Better Options
SEP IRAs are a dead giveaway that somebody has room to do great planning 1.) They block backdoor Roths 2.) They reduce QBI more than solo 401ks do since SEP IRAs only allow employer contributions 3.) They do not support the mega backdoor...
By Ryan Odom
News•Feb 26, 2026
Five Ways Unscrupulous Home Sellers Can Trick You
Unscrupulous home sellers often employ deceptive tactics to boost a property’s price, ranging from hiding appliance ages to faking high‑end brand badges. They may obscure serial numbers, apply stainless‑steel decals, or swap hardware to make old units appear newer. Isolated...
By Lifehacker – Two Cents (Money)
Social•Feb 26, 2026
US Chipmakers Turn to Sunrise Metals Amid Scandium Shortage
U.S. semiconductor manufacturers are feeling the pinch from Chinese restrictions on scandium exports, @Reuters reports, underscoring the importance of @SunriseMetals’ Syerston Scandium Project as an essential supplier to key U.S. industries. “U.S. chipmakers have experienced delays in receiving new scandium export licenses from...
By Robert Friedland
News•Feb 26, 2026
Software Stocks Bounce as Nvidia Shares Falter. Is a New Rotation Trade in Store?
Nvidia posted a "phenomenal" earnings beat, yet its shares failed to spark a broader chip rally. On Thursday, investors pivoted sharply toward software names, lifting stocks such as Salesforce and Workday. The shift represents one of the most pronounced sector...
By MarketWatch – ETF
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Homeownership Up, America Not Turning Renter Nation
Is America becoming a renter nation? The answer is an unequivocable "no" according to U.S. Census data. Today's homeownership rate of 65.7% is: +0.6 ppts since pre-COVID +1.9 ppts since 10 years ago +0.4 ppts above the long-term average +0.9 ppts above the long-term median +1.0 ppt...
By Jay Parsons
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Put Your Paycheck to Work, Not in Zero‑Interest Checking
One of the biggest money moves I made? I stopped letting my paycheck sit in a checking account that earns zero percent interest. If my money’s gonna chill, it might as well make a little coin while it waits. 💸
By Nadia Vanderhall
News•Feb 26, 2026
Muni Industry's Adoption of AI Prompts Regulatory, Other Questions
The University of Chicago’s Center for Municipal Finance released new data showing AI tools are rapidly entering the municipal bond market, giving well‑capitalized banks, advisors and law firms a distinct edge. Regulators, led by the MSRB, are scrutinizing whether AI...
By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
Social•Feb 26, 2026
S&P Stagnates Four Months as QQQ Peaks, FANG Falters
The S&P 500 has gone nowhere since October 29. Four months of chop. Small rallies get sold. Small dips get bought. Net = zero. Meanwhile, underneath: → $QQQ peaked 4 months ago, resistance stacking up → NYSE FANG Index down 17% from...
By Frank Zorrilla
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Shelter‑driven Inflation Easing as Vacancies Rise, Wages Slow
Fed doves have happy tears, since over 40% of CPI inflation is due to shelter and wage growth is slowing down. Rising rental vacancies mean it's unlikely to see breakaway inflation again. @housingwire @sarahteresa6 #mortgagerates #inflation #economics #realestate #chartdaddy
By Logan Mohtashami
News•Feb 26, 2026
To Deliver Speed to Exporters Customs Rules Must Be Recast: Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava
Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava urged a fundamental recasting of India’s customs rules to deliver speed and certainty for exporters. He highlighted that expanding trade volumes, deeper global value‑chain integration, and a booming digital commerce ecosystem demand more efficient, transparent procedures....
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
Social•Feb 26, 2026
CEO Exit Undermines Confidence in Trainline’s Long‑Term Vision
Trainline's CEO is jumping ship. Here's a snippet from what I wrote in my $TRN deep dive conclusion: "If Trainline were a founder-led business today, with a CEO who still owned a truly material personal stake and followed a long-term blueprint with...
By Rene Sellmann
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Terraform Lawsuit Exposes Hidden ETF Conflicts of Interest
Below is the AI-assisted summary of today's Spaces discussion on Terraform's lawsuit against Jane Street and the wider questions it invites about the murky behind-the-scenes mechanics of how ETFs function. It also touches on the wider conflicts of interest that...
By Izabella Kaminska
News•Feb 26, 2026
New Income Tax Regime: Monthly TDS Returns, HRA Tax Rule Recast on Wish List
The Indian government is preparing to shift Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) filing from a quarterly to a monthly cadence as part of the new income‑tax regime slated for April 1. A parallel proposal seeks to overhaul house‑rent allowance (HRA) exemptions,...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
What Landlord Insurance Policies Don’t Cover When It Comes to Short-Term Rentals
Landlord insurance policies are generally unsuitable for short‑term rentals (STRs) because they exclude many risks inherent to hospitality operations. Instead, property owners need a commercial homeowners or dedicated STR policy that provides broader liability limits, coverage for guest‑caused damage, equipment...
By BiggerPockets (Blog)
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
How to Make a Cash Offer Without Cash
Cash offers dominate real‑estate deals because sellers value certainty and speed more than price. Dominion Financial’s Express DSCR Rental Loan delivers a 10‑day closing, matching or beating cash timelines while preserving competitive rates. The fast DSCR process lets investors submit...
By BiggerPockets (Blog)
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Germany's Nuclear Shutdown: A Strategic Emissions Setback
In 2023, #Germany concluded its #nuclear phase-out, permanently closing its final three #reactors. Those plants had collectively generated approximately 13% of Germany’s power. The shutdown eliminated a reliable, carbon-free power source that would have helped the country achieve its emissions...
By Robert Bryce
News•Feb 26, 2026
Women’s Wealth Is Expected to Boom: Where They Are Investing and How They Can Maximize Returns
Women are poised to control a massive share of the upcoming Great Wealth Transfer, with Cerulli Associates estimating $105 trillion will pass to heirs through 2048, much of it to women due to longer lifespans. U.S. women’s investable assets are expected...
By CNBC – ETFs
Social•Feb 26, 2026
DR Horton Sells Atlanta Home at 26% Discount
This house, south of Atlanta, is priced at an astounding $120 PSF. 5 bedroom, 5 bath, 3,500 SF. DR Horton is the builder, and they're selling this at 26% discount to the industry cost for new construction ($162 PSF, per NAHB)....
By Nick Gerli
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Essential Bullish Chart Patterns Checklist for Traders
Bullish Chart Patterns📊 Reversal patterns📊 Double Bottom + Triangle📊 Bull Flag & Falling wedge📊 Bullish Pattern Checklist📊
By Prince Action Master
News•Feb 26, 2026
Jamestown Joins Bid To Lure NHL Team To North Point Mall
Jamestown has been tapped by New York Life to redevelop Alpharetta’s North Point Mall into a mixed‑use entertainment district anchored by a 17,000‑18,000 seat arena that could host an NHL expansion franchise. The developer will conduct feasibility studies, manage the...
By Bisnow
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Master the New Week Opening Gap for Pro Trades
New Week Opening Gap📊 Bullish vs Bearish NWOG 📊 How to Mark the NWOG📊 NWOG+IPDA+HTF 📊 Trade the NWOG Like a Pro📊
By Prince Action Master
News•Feb 26, 2026
Decoding Realty Income's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?
Benzinga identified eight uncommon options trades on Realty Income (NYSE: O), indicating heightened activity from capital‑rich participants. The trades split 50% bullish and 25% bearish, with calls totaling about $176,000 and puts $180,000, all clustered between $60 and $75 strike...
By Benzinga – Markets/News
News•Feb 26, 2026
A Closer Look at GE Vernova's Options Market Dynamics
Benzinga’s scanner identified 105 uncommon options trades on GE Vernova (GEV), indicating heightened interest from large‑capital investors. The activity is split, with 31% bullish and 40% bearish sentiment, while calls represent roughly $4 million and puts about $2.6 million in notional value....
By Benzinga – Markets/News
News•Feb 26, 2026
What Happens If You Claim Social Security at 62, 67 or 70?
Social Security benefits can be claimed as early as age 62, but doing so reduces the monthly payout. In 2026, a 62‑year‑old receives a maximum of $2,969, roughly 30% less than the $4,152 available at full retirement age (67). Waiting...
By Money.com
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
$ATACX: What Rising Volatility Means for Tactical Funds Vs. Static Portfolios
Volatility has re‑emerged as a defining feature of the current market cycle, eroding the traditional equity‑bond diversification that underpins static 60/40 portfolios. As stock‑bond correlations rise during macro stress, fixed‑allocation strategies face heightened drawdown risk. Tactical funds such as the...
By The Lead‑Lag Report – Blog
News•Feb 26, 2026
India and Israel Sign Tech and Cyber Security Pacts During Modi's Trip
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit, India and Israel signed multiple agreements to deepen cooperation in technology and cybersecurity. The pacts create a joint innovation fund, enable real‑time cyber‑threat intelligence sharing, and launch collaborative projects in artificial intelligence, quantum...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
It May Be a Long Wait for the Next Big Rally in Nickel Prices – by Brian Donovan (Globe and...
Nickel prices began climbing in mid‑December 2025 as Indonesia signaled tighter supply, nudging the benchmark above US$17,000 per tonne. The market’s earlier volatility – a US$100,000‑per‑tonne spike in March 2022 that forced an LME trading halt – contrasts with the...
By Republic of Mining
News•Feb 26, 2026
Ex-China Lithium Hydroxide Production Ramp-Ups Face Delays on Weaker Demand
Wesfarmers reported that its Covalent Lithium joint‑venture refinery in Kwinana is producing high‑quality lithium hydroxide, but the commercial ramp‑up has been delayed by intermittent odor issues. The plant’s gradual scale‑up mirrors broader challenges at ex‑China hydroxide assets, including Albemarle’s Kemerton...
By Fastmarkets – Insights
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Shadow Partners: China’s Collaboration with Terrorist Groups to Plunder Venezuela’s Strategic Minerals (Dialogo Americas – February 24, 2026)
Investigative reporting reveals that Chinese firms are profiting from the illicit extraction of Venezuela’s “black sands” – coltan, niobium and tin – by partnering with armed groups. The minerals travel via river and land routes into Colombia, where fraudulent paperwork...
By Republic of Mining
News•Feb 26, 2026
S&P Downgrades REIT, Citing $2B Of Upcoming Debt Maturities
S&P Global downgraded Service Properties Trust (SVC) to B‑ from B, citing $2 billion of debt maturing over the next two years. Roughly 40% of the REIT's capital structure faces imminent repayment, raising liquidity and covenant concerns. The company sold 112...
By Bisnow
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Sub‑6% Mortgage Rates May Spur Buyer Confidence
Good to see Freddie Mac's weekly mortgage rate survey go sub-6% too. Not because it changes the math much, but because it will result in more positive news headlines and boost consumer sentiment. The type of stuff that can get prospective home...
By The Truth About Mortgage
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
A Slightly Different (Premium) Thesis
The author proposes a nuanced premium‑valuation thesis that deviates from conventional high‑growth narratives. While the potential upside is modest compared with prior ideas, the investment case rests on differentiated catalysts such as pricing power, niche market positioning, and incremental margin...
By Yet Another Value Blog
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Best Student Loan Refinance Rates for February 26, 2026: Credible Leads At 3.69%
Student loan refinance rates remained stable through February 26 2026, with Credible leading the market at a 3.69% fixed APR. Variable rates across lenders start around 3.99% and can climb higher as market conditions shift. Major platforms such as ELFI, LendKey, Splash,...
By The College Investor
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Balancing Rates Drives Predictable Credit Cycles
In order to have successful capital markets, you see the same things happen again and again. Since one man’s debts are another man’s assets, you have to keep interest rates not so high that they crush the debtor, without having them...
By Ray Dalio
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Funds Defend Soybean Longs, Holding Above $11
Funds defending that long position in #soybeans like crazy. 11.55 in May looks like the area it needs to keep closing above for now.
By Jason Britt
Social•Feb 26, 2026
NVDA's After-Hours Surge Past $203 Missing From Charts
Too bad that $NVDA push above 203 last night in AH trading won't show up on the chart...
By Walter Deemer
Social•Feb 26, 2026
MTD Returns Negatively Correlate 41% with Daily Returns
Quick proof of theory: MTD return as of y'days close has a -41% correlation with today's return. Statistically significant relationship at the 0.01% level. https://t.co/5nNOjJXagQ
By Guy LeBas
Social•Feb 26, 2026
FANG Index Crashes 17% as S&P Holds Near Peaks
The NYSE FANG Index peaked on October 31, 2025. It decisively broke its 21-day on December 12. That moving average has acted as resistance ever since. Down 16.9% from highs. Every bounce sold. Lower highs. Lower lows. The S&P 500 is down less...
By Frank Zorrilla
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Vox Royalty Secures Aussie Gold
Mngt at @vox_royalty buys a producing Australian #gold asset for <$200 an ounce, an obvious wide margin vs spot. See the Part That Pays from JV, how the company is stacking incremental cash-flowing exposure in pro-jurisdictions, & why stock is...
By Jeff Clark
Social•Feb 26, 2026
QQQ Stalled Under Converging AVWAP Resistance
• $QQQ is down 4.78% from its October high. • It peaked 4 months ago and hasn't made a new high since. • The 21-day, 50-day, all-time AVWAP, and 11/24 low AVWAP have all converged as resistance. Four indicators. One ceiling. Zero breakout....
By Frank Zorrilla
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Co‑CEO’s Energy Background Highlights Top Market Themes
$OWL - Co-CEO was a "Global Head of Energy and Infrastructure" two of the literal best trades / themes in the market right now......🤨 https://t.co/0BlIXTjHJX
By Larry Thompson (HostileCharts)
Social•Feb 26, 2026
DXY Forms Rising Triangle, Bullish Break Possible
That is a very distinct - 'pretty', if you will - rising triangle on the $DXY Dollar Index. Resistance is also the midpoint of the Nov-Jan bear leg of this descending channel. Tech pattern more often resolves with a bullish...
By John Kicklighter
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Russian Oil Exports Up 6% Since Pre‑War
Is Russia exporting more oil now that it was before the Russo-Ukrainian war? Contrary to Western propaganda, the answer is YES. Russian crude export volumes are 6% above pre-invasion levels. SANCTIONS = NEVER WORK. https://t.co/pElmHdXmbQ
By Steve Hanke
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Stay Nimble: Trade Shorts or Longs in a Choppy Range
Chop chop and range market. Stay nimble short positions or long positions. Scrolling chart here looking for the next opportunity
By Sunrise Trader
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Month‑end Rebalancing Triggers Rare Feb Fixed‑income Sell
Month end rebalancing has slight fixed income SELLING after today's move. That's rare for Feb since new 10yr and 30yr UST issuance usually leads to buying for index rebalancing. It's really all about the equity underperformance MTD. https://t.co/JSSOj5jEOD
By Guy LeBas
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Master Bad Beat Management with Simple Position Sizing
Moontower for today... 🌙options policework A highly useful and approachable post (well that claim is for you to decide) for deconstructing a bad beat, how to manage the position, and basic sizing framework https://t.co/lriLcCfSTC https://t.co/zBmPgdFBWn
By Kris Abdelmessih
Social•Feb 26, 2026
SB 79: Infill Housing Near Transit, A Missed Environmental Victory
SB 79, which legalized hundreds of thousands of new infill homes within walking distance of transit, is perhaps the biggest environmental win of a generation, yet the old guard of environmentalism can't even recognize it as such.
By Nolan Gray
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Integrating Sentiment Surveys and Trends Into Market Analysis
Latest episode of the Trading Global Macro Podcast discusses market sentiment. @MWellerFX and I touch on sentiment surveys, market-based positioning and looser measures (eg headlines, search trends) - and how to integrate it into your market analysis: https://t.co/B06D4S71N8
By John Kicklighter
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Russell 2000 Shifts From Tech to Industrial/Defense
Russell 2000 $IWM top 25 holdings. Shows a meaningful shift from early Q4 last year. Top holdings have rotated from speculative tech optionality toward industrial/defense/capex cyclicals over the past few months. https://t.co/c24tFJQjc5
By Tobias Carlisle