News•Feb 26, 2026
India's Gen X Pegged to Consume $500 Billion Worth of Goods, Services by FY30: RedSeer
India’s Generation X is projected to spend over $500 billion on goods and services by FY 30, according to RedSeer. The cohort’s spending will be led by preventive healthcare ($73 billion, 17% CAGR) and nutraceuticals ($20 billion, 25% CAGR). Premiumisation will also drive growth in beauty and personal care ($8 billion), luxury travel, and high‑end education. RedSeer warns that Gen X’s deliberative buying will shape brand loyalty as India’s retail market nears a trillion‑dollar valuation.
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
Social•Feb 26, 2026
US‑Iran Tensions Push Gold, Oil up; Stocks
Since the US session has opened : Gold : higher Oil : Higher Vix : Higher Indices : Lower Talks between Iranian & US officials are not going that well so far & markets are clearly reacting to that. I am short on SPX (small risk...
By tradeloq
Social•Feb 26, 2026
ETF Cycle: 2‑3 Day Sell‑off Followed by Buy‑back
we have been seeing the same basic pattern in index ETFs for four months $QQQ $SPY. --after 2-3 days of selling large rug pulls in the other direction --after 2-3 days of buying large rug pulls in the other direction. --it's not happening...
By Steven Spencer
News•Feb 26, 2026
Shift4 Shifts Its Focus to International Deals
Shift4 Payments reported record Q4 results and announced a strategic pivot toward international growth. The company closed a $2.5 billion acquisition of Swiss tax‑free shopping platform Global Blue and added Australia‑based Smartpay to its portfolio. To capitalize on these assets, Shift4 is...
By Digital Transactions
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Real Estate Investing Begins With Financing, Not Money
Most people think real estate investing starts with a big bank account. In reality, it starts with understanding financing, deal structure, and tax strategy. Inside my Strategic Tax Savings Blueprint, I walk through how investors approach real estate differently so they can...
By Amanda Han, CPA
News•Feb 26, 2026
Robinsons Retail Earns 6% More in 2025
Robinsons Retail Holdings posted a 6% rise in core net earnings to P6.7 billion in 2025, driven by 5.7% net‑sales growth that pushed revenue to P210.4 billion. Net income to equity holders fell 44% because the prior year’s one‑time merger gain inflated...
By Philstar – Business
News•Feb 26, 2026
Megaworld Profit Hits All-Time High in 2025
Megaworld Corp. posted a record P24 billion net income in 2025, an 11% increase from 2024. Revenue climbed to nearly P86 billion, driven by an 11% rise in leasing revenues and strong residential sales. Office leasing, especially through Megaworld Premier Offices, contributed...
By Philstar – Business
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
USA Today Co. Reports Drop in FY 2025 Revenue; Expects Flat to Down 2026
USA Today Co. posted a fourth‑quarter revenue of $585 million, a 5.8% year‑over‑year decline, and its full‑year 2025 revenue fell to $2.3 billion. Digital‑only subscriptions plunged 30% to 1.37 million, while average monthly unique visitors slipped 11% to 179 million. The company recorded a...
By A Media Operator
News•Feb 26, 2026
Welcome Words
Bruegel and the India International Centre hosted a multi‑day forum in Brussels to dissect the newly signed EU‑India Free Trade Agreement and its broader strategic implications. Sessions covered global challenges such as climate change, AI governance, and shifting trade dynamics,...
By Bruegel – Publications
News•Feb 26, 2026
High-Probability Opportunities Available On Google Stock Options
Alphabet (GOOGL) has found firm support near the $300 level after a recent pullback, prompting a high‑probability bull put spread trade. The suggested March 20 spread sells the 295‑strike put and buys the 290‑strike put, collecting roughly $0.85 per share ($85...
By Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) – Markets/Business
Podcast•Feb 26, 2026•1h 1m
River Wealth's O'Gorman: 'Time to Take Advantage of What the Market's Offering You'
In this Money Life episode, River Wealth Advisors’ CEO and CIO Ed O’Gorman warns investors that the market’s current concentration of a few mega‑caps inflates perceived risk for passive S&P 500 investors and urges a calm, strategic assessment of portfolio adjustments....
By MoneyLife with Chuck Jaffe
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Bipartisan Bill Misattributes Housing Prices to Investors
The crazy train is getting crowded. We now have a bipartisan Senate bill to block large investors from buying houses. The entire premise is based on misinformation, which I'll lay out here: STATEMENT 1: One co-sponsor, Sen. Hawley, shared his rationale this...
By Jay Parsons
News•Feb 26, 2026
SOCAR Gets EU Green Light for Major Italian Petrol Bid
The European Commission has approved Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR to acquire 99.82% of Italy’s Italiana Petroli, including its two refineries and a network of roughly 4,500 fuel stations. The deal adds about 10 million tonnes per year of crude‑processing capacity to...
By Euronews – Business
News•Feb 26, 2026
After Sarepta’s Annus Horribilis, Elevidys Sales Expected To Continue Downward Spiral
Elevidys, Sarepta Therapeutics’ gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, posted $110 million in fourth‑quarter sales, bringing full‑year revenue to $898.7 million—well below the $1 billion benchmark. Safety incidents in 2025 and a severe flu season have eroded confidence, prompting analysts to project 2026...
By BioSpace
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
The 8 Big Real Estate And Development Industry Questions For 2026
Howard Chai’s latest piece outlines eight critical questions shaping Metro Vancouver’s real‑estate and development outlook for 2026. He probes whether the 2024‑25 downturn has bottomed out, if developers will resume land acquisitions, and how much hidden “shadow inventory” remains. The...
By The Realist (Substack)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Can Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy Launch Boost QCOM Shares?
Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, a custom‑tuned version of its flagship mobile processor designed for Samsung’s upcoming S26 Ultra worldwide and the S26+ and S26 in select markets. The chip integrates a third‑generation Oryon CPU, next‑gen Adreno GPU, Hexagon...
By Yahoo Finance – Top Financial News
News•Feb 26, 2026
#58432
The Options Clearing Corporation announced the consolidation of Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.’s flex option series from the ticker 1KPTI to the standard symbol KPTI. The change applies to the C 3/20/2026 20 series and becomes effective at the opening of business on February 27, 2026....
By OCC (Options Clearing Corporation) – Information Memos
News•Feb 26, 2026
Food Processing Minister Paswan Raises Concerns Regarding ‘False Narrative’ Against Processed Food by Influencers
India’s Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan warned that social‑media influencers are propagating a false narrative that processed foods are unhealthy, harming industry growth. Speaking at the ANVESH‑2026 conference, he urged a coordinated effort, including a national campaign and influencer partnerships,...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Milei’s Economy: From Surf the Wave to Kick the Can
Javier Milei’s liberal‑market agenda has sparked a sharp divide in Argentina, with early macro data showing a modest rebound while safety‑net programs crumble for the poor. Supporters hail the reforms as a break from historic boom‑bust cycles, whereas critics warn...
By Latin America Risk Report
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Know the Difference: Choose the Right Fund
If you’re investing and don’t know the difference between: • Index Funds • Mutual Funds • ETFs You might be choosing the wrong one without realizing it. New vid tomorrow is going to breakdown the pros and cons of each so you can pick the...
By Cade Invests
News•Feb 26, 2026
India's Energy Demand to Surpass US by 2040s and China by 2060s, Report Reveals
Shell India’s new scenarios sketch projects that India’s total energy demand will outpace the United States in the 2040s and overtake China by the 2060s, driven by rapid economic and population growth. The report shows the fossil‑fuel share in the...
By Mint (India) – Economy
News•Feb 26, 2026
Glazed Gains: Krispy Kreme Call Options Deliver
Krispy Kreme’s February earnings beat sparked a massive rally in its stock and a spectacular 450% gain for bullish call options bought just before the report. The company posted Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.09, a 200% beat, and EBITDA margin...
By Market Rebellion – Options News
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Rolls-Royce Boosts Mid-Term Targets, CEO Dismisses UltraFan Loan Speculation
Rolls‑Royce reported a robust 2025 full‑year performance, with net profit rising year‑on‑year and the company lifting its mid‑term earnings and cash‑flow targets. The engine maker reiterated its plan to re‑enter the narrow‑body market, highlighting new partnership opportunities and a refreshed...
By Leeham News and Analysis
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
From Fed Failures to Inflation and Stablecoins: America’s Trust Is Cracking
The new book *Avoid Fiscal & Economic Disaster with Ethics, Economics, and Excellence* by former Fed official Bill Bergman and retired Air Force Lt. Col. Larry Feltes warns that America’s greatest vulnerability is a collapsing trust in its institutions. They...
By Naked Capitalism
News•Feb 26, 2026
REIT Investor & Author Jussi Askola on Sector’s Advantages Versus Private Real Estate
Jussi Askola, president of Leonberg and author of *The REIT Advantage*, argued on the REIT Report podcast that real‑estate investment trusts generally outperform private real‑estate holdings. He cited higher returns, superior liquidity, broader diversification, economies of scale and access to...
By Nareit
News•Feb 26, 2026
Top Cloud Providers to Outspend Ireland's GDP on AI in 2026
Eight of the world’s largest cloud providers will collectively invest about $710 billion in AI servers and data‑center infrastructure in 2026, a spend that eclipses Ireland’s entire GDP. The capex represents a 61 percent year‑over‑year increase, underscoring the rapid scaling of AI...
By The Register
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Final EPA RVO Rule Arrives March, Redefines B
1. Reasonably clear that the all-important final EPA rulemaking on 2026-27 RVOs will be released by the end of March and that it will be fundamentally different from the June 2025 proposed rulemaking. Todd Hubbs and I tackle the...
By Scott Irwin
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Turn Idle Home Equity Into Productive Cash
"Equity in a home is unemployed Benjamins. Redeploying that equity puts those Benjamins to work." –Bryan Maddex* *Our favorite mortgage lender & financing expert. Learn more → https://t.co/6LQHDFuiBV
By Coach Carson
News•Feb 26, 2026
Armenia’s Nuclear Choice Carries Heavy Debt Trade-Offs, Says GlobalSource
Armenia is negotiating a U.S.-backed small modular reactor (SMR) program that could add up to 30% of GDP to its public debt in a worst‑case scenario. The $9 billion figure reflects a sovereign‑guaranteed loan rather than direct foreign investment, contrasting with...
By bne IntelliNews
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Rent Rolls Must Always Include Options and Option Rents
hey guys, I can't do much with a rent roll that doesn't show options and option rents/fmr - including that stuff should be standard 100% of the time
By StripMallGuy (Don Tepman)
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Light, High‑obsolescence Assets Lead Recent Gains
Light asset, high obselence winning ... just over the last 3 sessions though $IGV https://t.co/gijfiDJzkr
By Mike Zaccardi
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Salesforce Poaches 5 Customers From ServiceNow “Purgatory”
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff announced that five enterprises, including Sunrun, Cornerstone and CoolSys, have migrated from ServiceNow to Salesforce's newly launched IT Service Management product. The IT Service platform, introduced in October, now serves over 180 customers. Benioff framed the...
By Salesforce Ben
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Yesterday’s Stop‑outs Rebound as Market Reverses
All the stop-outs from yesterday, while the market was up, are up today when the market is down.
By Frank Zorrilla
Social•Feb 26, 2026
State Reclaims 35% Stake in Ramu Nickel
Wonder if they are planning on buying in or exercising rights....nickel tape is coming... --> Post Courier: "State to take back 35% equity from Ramu Nickel" https://t.co/dJzUin421K #nickel #mining
By Anthony Milewski
News•Feb 26, 2026
Core Lithium to Sell Finniss Stockpile to Glencore International
Core Lithium has entered a binding agreement to sell its remaining 5,100 dry metric tonnes of spodumene concentrate from the Finniss Lithium Project to Glencore International. The price is fixed to the Fastmarkets SC6 CIF China rate of $2,023 per...
By Mining Technology
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Google Stock Hit Stop
$GOOGL no green to red stop hit all out made some $ on the remainder of the holding. The name goes back on go-to list.
By Sunrise Trader
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Vol Market Is Ridiculously Easy—Trade While It Lasts
$VIX You have to love this mkt, it's so fricken stupid, it's so easy to trade vol, enjoy it while it lasts https://t.co/39f4OYBDnn
By Scott Murray
News•Feb 26, 2026
India, Israel FTA: Next Round of Talks in May
India and Israel will reconvene for the next round of free‑trade agreement negotiations in May 2026, following a constructive first round held during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit. The initial talks covered goods, services, digital trade, rules of origin,...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
Social•Feb 26, 2026
We Shorted Nvidia After Hours – Yesterday’s Call
I posted this yesterday with regard to $NVDA (when we shorted it in the after hours).... @dougkass
By Doug Kass
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Gold Forecast Rises to $6K‑$7K, JPMorgan at $6.3K
On February 3rd, I revised my gold forecast from $6,000 to $6,000-7,000 per ounce. JP Morgan just revised its end-of-year gold price forecast to $6,300 per ounce. BUY GOLD, WEAR DIAMONDS. https://t.co/Hi3nzEv5w2
By Steve Hanke
News•Feb 26, 2026
Government Panel Said to Review Future of Key GM Food Crop
India’s ministerial panel will examine field trials of a genetically modified rapeseed (mustard) variety, a step that could reshape the country’s cautious stance on GM food crops. The review comes as the Supreme Court prepares to revisit a pending case...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Semis May Face Bull Trap Above $420
$SMH Daily. Dare I say, the semis are not 4/20 friendly? Possible bull trap above $420 with a steep-on-all-timeframes chart. https://t.co/mTfXGNvwv7
By chessNwine
Social•Feb 26, 2026
NVDA Drops as Hedge Funds Pre‑bought Strong Quarter
$NVDA down hard because every Hedge Fund on the planet knew the quarter was going to be great and they bought it ahead of that
By Keith McCullough
Social•Feb 26, 2026
EBay Cuts 800 Jobs; Laid‑offs Weigh Benefits vs Uber Earnings
Case in point: @eBay announced today it’s cutting 800 jobs, or 6% of its full-time employees. HQ San Jose, CA If you’re one of one of them, do you collect UE benefits from CA or get paid 114% more to drive @Uber...
By Daniëlle DiMartino Booth
Social•Feb 26, 2026
EOSE Drops 40%; Monitor 2x Long ETF EOSU
EOSE -40% on the day. Keep an eye on the 2x long ETF EOSU, especially if we trend towards -50%…
By Will Hershey
Social•Feb 26, 2026
VITL Plunges 60%, Trades at 10x EV/
$VITL shares down >60% from the August 2025 highs EV down to ~$800 million, it trades at ~10x EV / EBIT
By Alex Morris (TSOH Investment Research)
Social•Feb 26, 2026
86% of Our Holdings Outperform the S&P 500
CHART OF THE DAY: 86% Of The Names We Own Are Beating SPY https://t.co/aAYyRsV4YB via @hedgeye
By Keith McCullough
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Low Volatility and High Beta Lead Monthly Returns
Interesting seeing Low Volatility and High Beta as the best performing factors over the last month. I don't recall seeing these two at the top together very often. https://t.co/K79dkjqxxF
By Andrew Thrasher, CMT
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Satya Nadella Pivot Saved Microsoft From $5B Loss
Mason Morfit: "The lion's share of credit has to go to Satya Nadella. To state the obvious, he's just been an incredible CEO... The company was losing ~$5 billion a year on this ill-fated devices venture... Satya very quickly pivoted...
By Alex Morris (TSOH Investment Research)
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Thousands of Spanish Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Pact
Yesterday, THOUSANDS of farmers took to the streets of Madrid, Spain. They protested the EU-Mercosur Trade Pact. https://t.co/XqvZrcC16q
By Steve Hanke