News•Feb 27, 2026
Atlanta Fed GDPNow Growth Estimate for Q1 3.0% versus 3.1% Last
The Atlanta Federal Reserve’s GDPNow model now estimates first‑quarter 2026 real GDP growth at 3.0%, a slight dip from the 3.1% forecast three days earlier. The revision follows fresh data from the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which trimmed the nowcast for private domestic investment to 7.9% and government expenditures to 1.5%. The model’s next update is slated for March 2. The change signals a modest slowdown in the economy’s expansion pace.
By ForexLive — Feed
News•Feb 27, 2026
How to Deter Chinese Aggression Against Taiwan, with Rep. John Moolenaar
In a February 27 2026 Atlantic Council podcast, Rep. John Moolenaar, chairman of the House Select Committee on China, argued that deterring Chinese aggression in the Taiwan Strait is a core U.S. national‑security interest. He discussed the economic stakes of the U.S.–China rivalry...
By Atlantic Council – All Content
News•Feb 27, 2026
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin Week Ending 20 February 2026
The HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin for the week ending 20 February 2026 lists a series of high‑profile hotel deals across the continent. Indian conglomerate SanRaj, via Clearsense Ventures, bought three Accor‑branded hotels in the UK (478 rooms) from Ares and EQ....
By Hotel News Resource
News•Feb 27, 2026
COST Earnings Preview: Costco Set to Report Q2 FY26 Earnings. Here’s What to Expect
Costco Wholesale is set to release its FY26 Q2 results on March 5, with analysts projecting earnings of $4.53 per share on $69.29 billion in revenue, up from the same quarter a year earlier. The retailer’s Q1 showed strong momentum, driven...
By AlphaStreet
News•Feb 27, 2026
NewMark Merrill Building Retail Center: The Los Angeles Deal Sheet
NewMark Merrill, World Premier Investments and R.Y. Properties secured entitlements for Desert Sky Plaza II, a 30‑acre, 297,000‑sq‑ft retail center in Victorville anchored by Target and Burlington. The project, slated to break ground in Q2 2026 and open in fall...
By Bisnow
News•Feb 27, 2026
CPF Confident for 2026 After Profit Surge
Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) posted a net profit of 25.2 billion baht for 2025, up 29% year‑on‑year, driven by stronger gross margins and cost controls. Total sales fell 2% to 571 billion baht as a stronger baht weighed on overseas earnings, though...
By Bangkok Post – Investment (subset within Business)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Wealth Manager Hollow Brook: There’s an Important Place for PE in Family Office Portfolios
Hollow Brook president Philip Richter tells Private Equity International that private equity has become far more accessible due to democratization and a booming secondary market. This broader access enables family offices to consider PE as a core component of their...
By Private Equity International
News•Feb 27, 2026
Option ETF Popularity Showcases Need for Portfolio Security
Option‑strategy ETFs have hit a new record, attracting roughly $65 billion of inflows projected for 2025. The Calamos Laddered S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF (CPSL) exemplifies this trend by bundling twelve monthly Calamos Structured Protection ETFs into a single ticker. CPSL...
By ETF Database (VettaFi)
News•Feb 27, 2026
This Small-Cap Options Trade Profits Regardless of Market Direction
The article promotes a weekly covered‑call (buy‑write) strategy on the leveraged small‑cap ETF TNA, where investors buy 100 shares and sell out‑of‑the‑money calls each week. The premium received cuts the stock’s cost basis and can generate roughly 4.6% return if...
By Nasdaq — Investing
News•Feb 27, 2026
Melrose Earnings: Strong Results but Shares Down on Revenue Growth Phasing, Long-Term Case Intact
Melrose Industries reported a solid 2025 performance, with like‑for‑like revenue up 8% and margins expanding by 240 basis points to 18%. Free cash flow turned positive, exceeding £100 million after years of restructuring. Despite the strong results, the stock fell 13%...
By Morningstar UK – News
News•Feb 27, 2026
Mid-Session IV Report February 27, 2026
Mid‑session IV report (Feb 27 2026) highlights rising implied volatility across several large‑cap names and a surge in unusual option activity. Apple, Target and Citigroup show elevated 30‑day call IVs, while high‑growth stocks such as AST SpaceMobile, EchoStar and MongoDB post weekly...
By Market Rebellion – Options News
News•Feb 27, 2026
Senate Committee Proposes to Regulate Tax Preparers, Improve IRS
The Senate Finance Committee unveiled the bipartisan Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act, targeting IRS modernization and stricter oversight of paid tax preparers. The legislation introduces penalties for preparers who alter returns, fail to provide valid PTINs, or misappropriate refunds, while...
By Accounting Today
News•Feb 27, 2026
Saba Pushes Back as Impax Threatens Exit Tender Showdown
Activist hedge fund Saba Capital, which owns about 22% of Impax Environmental Markets, is demanding that the £811 million trust cover all costs of an exit tender for shareholders wishing to leave. Impax chair Glen Suarez warned the board could launch...
By Hedgeweek
News•Feb 27, 2026
5 Shoes & Retail Apparel Stocks Capitalizing on Premiumization Trends
The Shoes & Retail Apparel sector is riding a premiumization wave, with consumers favoring high‑quality, performance‑driven footwear and apparel that command higher price points. Digital acceleration and direct‑to‑consumer (DTC) strategies are boosting margins, inventory efficiency, and customer engagement across brands....
By Nasdaq — Investing
News•Feb 27, 2026
UK HRC Discount to North EU Expands
UK hot‑rolled coil (HRC) prices are trading at an average €62 per tonne discount to north‑European benchmarks after Tata Steel UK closed its last blast furnace in September 2024. Imports have surged from 770,000 t in 2023 to 1.4 million t in 2025,...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Feb 27, 2026
2 Olympic Gold Medalists Show the Mixed Results of China’s Efforts to Bring Back Diaspora Talent
China’s municipal government paid Olympic skiers Eileen Gu and Beverly Zhu a combined $6.6 million in 2025, highlighting Beijing’s renewed push to lure diaspora talent. The effort builds on the legacy of the Thousand Talents and Qiming programs, which offer generous...
By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
News•Feb 27, 2026
Bharat Biotech IPO Soon? Vaccine Maker Plans to Raise $500 Million From Stock Market, Says Report
Bharat Biotech International Ltd is exploring an initial public offering to raise more than $500 million, according to Bloomberg. The Hyderabad‑based vaccine maker has delivered over nine billion doses worldwide and holds a portfolio of 19 vaccines and four biotherapeutics. Recent...
By Mint (LiveMint) – Markets
News•Feb 27, 2026
Automation, Reshoring Trends Expected to Boost Industrial Real Estate Activity
Industrial real‑estate activity is rebounding after pandemic‑induced vacancies as reshoring, automation and third‑party logistics (3PL) demand drive a flight to higher‑quality space. Vacancy absorption has accelerated, and CBRE projects renewals to exceed 35% of total leasing volume, well above the...
By Facilities Dive
News•Feb 27, 2026
A Look at Warren Buffett's Final Moves as Berkshire CEO
Warren Buffett’s final quarter as Berkshire Hathaway CEO saw the conglomerate trim three of its biggest holdings—Apple, Amazon and Bank of America—while adding a $350 million stake in The New York Times. The cuts amounted to a 4.3% reduction in Apple, a 77%...
By Yahoo Finance – Top Financial News
News•Feb 27, 2026
Grains Report 02/27/2026
The CME Group’s CBOT delivery intentions for March show modest soybean and corn allocations but a notable 340‑ton commitment for soybean oil and 445 tons of rough rice. Market commentary indicates mixed price trends across major grains—wheat edged higher in...
By The Price Futures Group – Blog
News•Feb 27, 2026
Hedge Fund Rubric Capital Warns of ‘Enron-Like’ Accounting Risks in Private Credit
Rubric Capital, a $3 billion hedge fund, warned that certain business development companies are temporarily shifting debt off their balance sheets at quarter‑end, making leverage appear lower than it truly is. The firm described the practice as “Enron‑like” accounting, using short‑term...
By Hedgeweek
News•Feb 27, 2026
Global Energy Transition Hits a Hardware Bottleneck
Transformer supply is hitting a critical bottleneck as lead times for large units have more than doubled since 2019 and U.S. prices have surged 79%. Hitachi Energy is responding with a $1.5 billion investment in new manufacturing capacity, part of a...
By pv magazine
News•Feb 27, 2026
Why the Concern over Capital Flows
The Reserve Bank of India introduced tighter rules on external commercial borrowings to curb volatility in the capital account, even as the current account remains stable. While gross foreign direct investment (FDI) has averaged $78 billion annually, equity repatriation has surged,...
By The Hindu BusinessLine — Economy/Markets
News•Feb 27, 2026
Has the Market Misjudged Relx?
Relx’s shares have slumped about 40% over the past year as investors worry about new AI competition from Anthropic. The company, however, retains a unique advantage through its massive, meticulously curated legal and scientific data sets, especially within LexisNexis, which...
By MoneyWeek – All
News•Feb 27, 2026
EM-DM Convergence: A Secular Trade on Deglobalization
Bill Campbell argues that deglobalization is creating a secular convergence between emerging‑market and developed‑market sovereign debt. While investors remain fixated on U.S. policy, structural shifts have strengthened EM fiscal positions and left DM yields underpriced. This mispricing opens a yield‑enhancing,...
By DoubleLine — Insights
News•Feb 27, 2026
Did Indonesia Just Lock Itself Into an Energy Future It Can’t Afford?
Indonesia’s new trade agreement obliges the country to import $15 billion of U.S. oil and gas each year, contradicting President Prabowo Subianto’s pledge for energy self‑sufficiency. The deal was signed to sidestep tariffs that were later nullified, leaving Indonesia locked into...
By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
News•Feb 27, 2026
Weekly Gold (XAU/USD) Forecast: US-Iran Standoff Trumps US PPI, Setting S...
Gold surged past the $5,200 per ounce mark, targeting a seventh consecutive monthly gain as investors seek safety amid escalating US‑Iran tensions. The geopolitical flashpoint has revived haven demand, outweighing the muted impact of a weaker US Producer Price Index....
By Myfxbook — Latest Forex News
News•Feb 27, 2026
Gunnison Copper Update Lifts Project Value to Near $2B
Gunnison Copper (TSX:GCU) lifted its preliminary economic assessment, pushing the project’s net present value to $1.95 billion and the post‑tax IRR to 23% while extending mine life to 21 years. Capital spending rose 18% to $1.54 billion, reflecting operational upgrades such as...
By MINING.com
News•Feb 27, 2026
Fairway Moves Into Home Insurance at Origination
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. announced a partnership with The Baldwin Group to launch Fairway Home Insurance Agency, offering homeowners insurance at loan origination. The collaboration embeds Baldwin’s proprietary technology into Fairway’s workflow, allowing real‑time policy quotes during the mortgage application....
By National Mortgage News
News•Feb 27, 2026
Australian Bonds Attract Global Hedge Fund Flows as AI Trade Loses Momentum
Global hedge funds are redirecting capital into Australian government bonds as AI‑driven equity valuations lose steam. Inflows to Australian bond funds topped AUD 4 billion in 2025, the strongest in four years, driven by the country’s 4.7% 10‑year yield—the highest among developed...
By Hedgeweek
News•Feb 27, 2026
NetApp Q3 FY2026 Earnings Summary
NetApp reported third‑quarter FY2026 net revenues of $1.71 billion, a 4% year‑over‑year increase, and posted record non‑GAAP earnings per share of $2.12. Billings rose 10% to $1.89 billion, driven by an 11% jump in all‑flash array revenue to $1 billion. The Hybrid Cloud...
By AlphaStreet
News•Feb 27, 2026
One Month in, Can Honduras’ New President Put the Country on the Path to Lasting Economic Gains?
Honduras’ new president Nasry Asfura has launched a suite of early reforms focused on fiscal austerity, expanding the Temporary Import Regime and re‑joining the World Bank’s ICSID to boost investor confidence. His administration secured a meeting with former President Donald...
By Atlantic Council – All Content
News•Feb 27, 2026
The Richest Silver Mine Isn’t Underground but in Solar
Silver has become a strategic material for the clean‑energy transition, with solar photovoltaics now accounting for roughly 17% of global silver demand. Primary ore grades are falling, pushing the industry toward higher‑grade, above‑ground sources such as retired solar panels that...
By pv magazine
News•Feb 27, 2026
High Liner Foods Reports Financial Results for Q4 and 2025
High Liner Foods reported Q4 2025 and full‑year 2025 results ending January 3 2026. Sales grew 15% in the quarter to $270.2 million and 7% for the year to $1.03 billion, while volume increased modestly. Adjusted EBITDA fell 19% in Q4 and 11% year‑over‑year,...
By Retail Insider Canada
News•Feb 27, 2026
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ Profit up 19%, Group Net Income Jumps
Swiss Re’s Corporate Solutions unit posted a net income of $988 million for 2025, a 19 % increase despite a 5 % drop in insurance rates on a risk‑adjusted basis. The broader Swiss Re group saw net income surge 47 % to $4.76 billion, driven...
By Business Insurance
News•Feb 27, 2026
Merz in China: Germany Between De-Risking and Strategic Partnership
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz concluded a two‑day visit to China, pledging a comprehensive strategic partnership while emphasizing the need for de‑risking amid trade imbalances. He highlighted persistent overcapacity and urged Beijing to play a constructive role in curbing Russia’s war in...
By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
News•Feb 27, 2026
Sticky US PPI Sour Risk Mood; Sterling Hit by UK Political Blow
US producer‑price index jumped 0.5% month‑on‑month in January, outpacing expectations and reigniting concerns that inflationary pressures remain entrenched. The surprise lift pushed Dow futures down over 500 points and nudged the 10‑year Treasury yield below the 4% threshold, suggesting markets...
By Action Forex
News•Feb 27, 2026
China Eastern Airlines to Expand India Operations, Plans Mumbai-Shanghai Service From May
China Eastern Airlines will launch a Mumbai‑Shanghai service in May, operating four weekly flights with an Airbus A330. The carrier also plans to revive its Kunming‑Kolkata route for the summer season. Its Shanghai‑Delhi flight, upgraded to a daily schedule, is...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Feb 27, 2026
WSP Cautions Against ‘AI Hysteria’ on Q4 Earnings Call
WSP’s CEO Alexandre L’Heureux told investors that the firm is not threatened by the current wave of AI hype, describing the market mood as shifting from “AI euphoria to AI hysteria.” He highlighted the company’s “machine‑in‑the‑middle” approach, where human expertise...
By Construction Dive
News•Feb 27, 2026
The Future of Japan’s Regional Banks: Demographics, Mergers, and a Tight Market
Japan’s regional banks, once pillars of local growth, now face shrinking deposits and borrowers as the nation records its 16th consecutive year of population decline. Consolidation is accelerating, highlighted by the 2025 Aomori Bank‑Michinoku Bank merger that now controls about...
By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
News•Feb 27, 2026
Marcus & Millichap Announces Sale of Best Western Swiss Clock Inn
Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of the 107‑room Best Western Swiss Clock Inn in Pecos, Texas, to a private investor group. The exclusive listing, managed by senior managing director Allan Miller, represented seller Catering of Central Texas, LLC, and...
By Lodging Magazine
News•Feb 27, 2026
Sri Lanka’s 1st Blue Bond Dually Listed on NSE IX at GIFT City
Sri Lanka’s DFCC Bank has issued its inaugural LKR 3 billion blue bond and secured a dual listing on the NSE International Exchange (NIX) at GIFT City, marking the first blue bond to trade within India’s IFSC jurisdiction. The bond, originally listed...
By The Hindu Business Line — Markets
News•Feb 27, 2026
PM Modi Urges India Inc to Step up Investment in Infrastructure and Innovation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at a post‑Budget webinar, urged India Inc to dramatically increase investment in infrastructure and innovation. He highlighted a ten‑fold rise in public capital expenditure over the past 11 years, from roughly ₹2 lakh crore to over ₹12 lakh crore,...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Feb 27, 2026
Here Are Friday's Biggest Analyst Calls: Nvidia, Netflix, Dell, Honeywell, Block, Palantir, Live Nation & More
Wall Street analysts issued a flurry of upgrades and downgrades on Friday, with AI‑heavy names like Nvidia, Palantir and Dell receiving buy ratings and higher price targets. Netflix’s target was lifted to $110 after the Warner deal added $2.8 billion in...
By CNBC – ETFs
News•Feb 27, 2026
Earnings Summary: Highlights of Calumet’s (CLMT) Q4 2025 Earnings Report
Calumet Inc. posted fourth‑quarter fiscal 2025 sales of $1.04 billion, a 9% increase over the same period last year. The company narrowed its net loss to $37.3 million, or $0.43 per share, compared with a $40.7 million loss a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA...
By AlphaStreet
News•Feb 27, 2026
TD Cowen Turns Bullish on Southwest Air as Passenger Demand Strengthens
TD Cowen upgraded Southwest Airlines to a Buy rating, raising its 12‑month price target 32% to $66. The firm cites strengthening passenger demand against disciplined capacity as a catalyst, expecting earnings to outpace consensus by 20% in 2026 and 30% in...
By CNBC – ETFs
News•Feb 27, 2026
SeaWorld, Busch Gardens Report Lower Attendance, Revenue in Q4 and Full-Year Results
United Parks & Resorts, operator of SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, reported declines in both attendance and revenue for fiscal 2025. Full‑year attendance slipped 1.8% to 21.2 million guests, while revenue fell 3.6% to $1.7 billion and net income dropped 26% to $168.4 million....
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 27, 2026
Which European Stocks Pay Dividends in March 2026?
Morningstar’s March 2026 European dividend screen identifies nine large‑cap companies slated to distribute cash to shareholders. Novo Nordisk tops the list with the highest yield, while DSV posts the lowest payout ratio, prioritizing debt repayment. Only one of the nine stocks...
By Morningstar UK – News
News•Feb 27, 2026
Global Stocks: Barclays Shares Fall as Collapse of UK Specialist Mortgage Lender Revives Wider Worries
Barclays shares slipped 1.6% after reports it faces roughly £600 million exposure to the collapsed UK specialist mortgage lender Market Financial Solutions (MFS). The fallout also highlighted potential losses for Santander and Jefferies, underscoring broader concerns about the fast‑growing private‑credit market....
By The Economic Times – Markets
News•Feb 27, 2026
EUR/JPY Pressured Lower by Yen Strength, Softer German Inflation
EUR/JPY slipped to around 184.00 on Friday, marking a second consecutive decline of 0.10%. The drop was driven by a stronger Japanese yen after mixed inflation data showed a 1.6% year‑on‑year rise, with core CPI at 1.8% above expectations. Meanwhile,...
By FXStreet — News