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Topicus Mirrors 2015 Constellation Software Valuation
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Topicus Mirrors 2015 Constellation Software Valuation

At the current market cap, Topicus is effectively a “2015-vintage” version of Constellation Software $CSU $TOI $TOI.V

By Rene Sellmann
Use Return Dispersion to Forecast Rotations and Outperform
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Use Return Dispersion to Forecast Rotations and Outperform

Periods of high return dispersion are an opportunity for investors. As return performance gaps widen and valuation spreads develop, the ability to quantify the current rotation regime and anticipate the next one can deliver outperformance relative to...

By Michael Lebowitz
Mega‑Cap Weakness Could Drag Entire S&P Down
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Mega‑Cap Weakness Could Drag Entire S&P Down

The reason this is important (even though it’s only a few stocks) is that the Mag 7 is so big that if they should fall they could well take the S&P 500 (cap-weighted) index with it. History shows (below) that...

By Jurrien Timmer
IEA Shifts Priorities to Security, Clean Energy, Affordability
SocialFeb 18, 2026

IEA Shifts Priorities to Security, Clean Energy, Affordability

IEA executive director Fatih Birol proposes focusing the agency's work in three areas during the next few years: 1) energy security -- "first and foremost" mission 2) new energy uptake (wind, solar, geothermal, nuclear) 3) afordability of energy "IEA 3.0" may well be...

By Javier Blas
Pentwater Leads Merger Arbitrage with $10.6 B Book
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Pentwater Leads Merger Arbitrage with $10.6 B Book

Largest merger arbitrage books (by 13-F*) Pentwater: $10.6 billion HBK: $8.1 billion Millennium: $7.8 billion Balyasny: $5.3 billion Fidelity: $4.4 billion Citadel: $2.9 billion Qube: $2.7 billion AQR: $2.4 billion Glazer: $2.3 billion Magnetar: $2.1 billion h/t Cantor

By Julian Klymochko
Cloudflare Beats Revenue Forecast, Stock Soars on Enterprise Momentum
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Cloudflare Beats Revenue Forecast, Stock Soars on Enterprise Momentum

.@Cloudflare crushes analysts’ expectations on revenue and its stock soars in late trading https://t.co/RRvAoDmATi @SiliconANGLE @Mike_Wheatley “If those three metrics are moving together, it often points to enterprise commitment velocity improving…” - @Chirag_Mehta @constellationr

By Holger Müller
Multiple Crises, Stalled Talks, White House Impatience Signal Change
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Multiple Crises, Stalled Talks, White House Impatience Signal Change

two conflicts. two stalled negotiations. one impatient white house. the next few weeks could look very different from today. @gzeromedia

By Ian Bremmer
China’s Outward FDI Surpasses Inward, Gap Widens
SocialFeb 18, 2026

China’s Outward FDI Surpasses Inward, Gap Widens

Since the 2010s and BRI, Chinese FDI has matched or exceeded inward FDI, but now a really big gap is opening up. More at today's Chartbook Top Links: https://t.co/DcgBB3hzww

By Adam Tooze
S&P Adds $500B, Gold Climbs; PCE Inflation Watch
SocialFeb 18, 2026

S&P Adds $500B, Gold Climbs; PCE Inflation Watch

WHAT A DAY, the S&P 500 has gained around $500 BILLION in market cap, up 0.8%. The index is now up 0.3% YTD 📈 Gold is also trading higher, back above $5,000/oz, as global tensions start to escalate 😳 Mark your calendars...

By Peter Tuchman (Einstein of Wall Street)
History’s Empire Cycle Reveals Today’s Global Power Shift
SocialFeb 18, 2026

History’s Empire Cycle Reveals Today’s Global Power Shift

Empires rise. Empires peak. Empires fall. Medieval thinkers understood the structural forces behind power, decline, and transition. Those same cycles are shaping the world today. Understand the pattern. Know what comes next. Read more at davidmurrin.co.uk #Geopolitics #EmpireCycles #History #Strategy #GlobalPower

By David Murrin
Half‑Dollar Target Holds If Trendline Remains Intact
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Half‑Dollar Target Holds If Trendline Remains Intact

We will touch half dollar as long as we don’t break down below this trendline. This trendline will act like a staircase as long as the price doesn’t fall below it, it will keep moving upward.

By Mr4Trader
Geopolitical Tension Drives Gold Surge—Position Now
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Geopolitical Tension Drives Gold Surge—Position Now

Gold is on the move🔥 As tensions in the Middle East rise and Iran escalates, markets are reacting and gold is back in focus When uncertainty rises, gold shines ✨ Big moves could be ahead. The question is… are you positioned? Trade Gold with...

By Kathy Lien
Gold Rallies 13% as Tech Stocks Stumble
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Gold Rallies 13% as Tech Stocks Stumble

While the Magnificent Seven tech stocks have SUFFERED in 2026, GOLD IS UP over 13%. It's time to turn away from SILLY VALLEY.  BUY GOLD, WEAR DIAMONDS. https://t.co/PZTIJFhPOp

By Steve Hanke
Italy Cuts Carbon Charge on Electricity, Rattles Markets
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Italy Cuts Carbon Charge on Electricity, Rattles Markets

Italy’s plan to strip carbon cost from power bills jolts markets https://t.co/RZ9Dw7uUKq via @E_Krukowska @Al_Brambilla https://t.co/aVgbxP1Rxm

By Zöe Schneeweiss
Sector Rotation Timing Yields Asset‑rich Returns
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Sector Rotation Timing Yields Asset‑rich Returns

The Great Rotation: From Growth to Asset Rich Value My job is timing sector rotation & picking the best stocks long/short within it. That & sizing up macro event risk & market structure support. That's how I could time the...

By Samantha LaDuc
AI Spending and Consumer Surge Mask Weak Underlying Growth
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Spending and Consumer Surge Mask Weak Underlying Growth

Recent top and bottom line (as well as profit margins) have been disproportionately impacted by massive AI cap spending and high end consumer spending. The former has a half life to it. The later may not be sustained if home and stock...

By Doug Kass
Retail Traders Set Record Demand on Citadel Platform
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Retail Traders Set Record Demand on Citadel Platform

Citadel on flows, via Bbrg: Retail traders spent a record amount snapping up software shares on Citadel Securities’ platform, according to Scott Rubner, head of equity and equity derivatives strategy at the firm, which began tracking the data in 2017: “Net notional...

By MacroCharts
Oil's High Risk Premium Clashes With Market Near-Highs
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Oil's High Risk Premium Clashes With Market Near-Highs

Oil has a big risk premium in it in terms of vol and skew. Meanwhile SPUs, IWM, VXUS all near ATHs Feels like a tense contradiction. https://t.co/6lmCdFZUnm

By Kris Abdelmessih
Markets Mirror Trump’s Shifting Policy Narratives
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Markets Mirror Trump’s Shifting Policy Narratives

You just have to respect markets and the games they play Trump first term: Public is all about long Energy, short Solar.... Solar stocks go on an epic run Trump 2nd term: Tariffs going to crush International economies.... International stocks just thrashing...

By Joe Kunkle
De-Dollarization Undermines US Military Financing Power
SocialFeb 18, 2026

De-Dollarization Undermines US Military Financing Power

De-Dollarization Threatens US Military Power The dollar’s role in global trade is shrinking. As it loses value, I see us losing influence and even military strength, because our military depends on financing powered by the dollar. The markets are already showing...

By Peter Schiff
Build an Algo Trading Hedge Fund in Six Minutes
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Build an Algo Trading Hedge Fund in Six Minutes

This guy literally explains how to build an algorithmic trading hedge fund from scratch in under 6 minutes. This is crazy:

By Quant Science
Cooling Volatility Triggers Vol‑Control Funds to Add Equity
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Cooling Volatility Triggers Vol‑Control Funds to Add Equity

Vol Control funds are starting to re-engage. When realized vol cools, vol-control strategies mechanically add equity exposure. Vol ↓ → Positioning ↑ → Fuel for price. Still too early, but if realized volatility continues to cool off, this turns into incremental buy pressure...

By Kurt S. Altrichter
UK Inflation Hits 2025 Low, Strengthening BoE Rate‑Cut Case
SocialFeb 18, 2026

UK Inflation Hits 2025 Low, Strengthening BoE Rate‑Cut Case

UK inflation slowed to its weakest level since March 2025, bolstering the case for an interest rate cut when the Bank of England meets next month https://t.co/yJqzpiJ61p via @irinaanghel12 @PhilAldrick https://t.co/a5Mov7Jkhv

By Zöe Schneeweiss
Chevron Boosts Permian Output 67% with Fewer Rigs
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Chevron Boosts Permian Output 67% with Fewer Rigs

"Chevron in 2019 ran 21 rigs and five frack crews in the Permian. This year it anticipates it will need only six rigs and two frack crews to produce about 67% more oil-and-gas in the region than seven years ago."...

By Scott Lincicome
ECB Study Finds Tariffs Sparked Minor China Trade Diversion
SocialFeb 18, 2026

ECB Study Finds Tariffs Sparked Minor China Trade Diversion

Tariffs caused just a small China trade diversion, ECB study shows https://t.co/2xTwmZXdG6 via @weberalexander https://t.co/NfggkusEyQ

By Zöe Schneeweiss
Walmart Health and Wellness Sales
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Walmart Health and Wellness Sales

In 3Q, @Walmart health & wellness”/pharmacy sales grew by 12.3% vs grocery & general merchandise sales, each up ~3%. In 2022, “health & wellness” accounted for 12% of Walmart U.S.’s sales; in 3 years that number up to ~15% @Adam__Josephson Is...

By Daniëlle DiMartino Booth
Oversold Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, AI Stocks Poised for Rally
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Oversold Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, AI Stocks Poised for Rally

Quality infrastructure software, cybersecurity stocks and some AI names are now *very* oversold and due for a multi-month rally. The recent indiscriminate selling in SaaS has crushed these stocks but the sale won't last forever.

By Puru Saxena
Equal‑Weighted S&P Nears Cap‑Weighted Levels Amid Broadening Market
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Equal‑Weighted S&P Nears Cap‑Weighted Levels Amid Broadening Market

The market has been broadening out nicely as of late, and since the April 2025 Tariff tantrum low, the equal-weighted S&P 500 index has almost caught up to the cap-weighted index (34% vs 38%). It has been good to see....

By Jurrien Timmer
416 Condo Recovery Likely Years Away, Not Months
SocialFeb 18, 2026

416 Condo Recovery Likely Years Away, Not Months

The Solution To The 416 Condo Crash May Be Years Away: Because The Math Doesn't Math & Won't For Awhile The last 2 years have been disastrous for Pre-construction Condos or anyone who wants to sell a 416 Dog Crate Condo We...

By Ron Butler
Successor Must Be Independent, Pro‑Europe After Surprise Resignation
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Successor Must Be Independent, Pro‑Europe After Surprise Resignation

Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau says his successor must be independent and committed to Europe after his early resignation gave President Emmanuel Macron a surprise opportunity to pick the next central bank chief https://t.co/VVGP1D9Dj6 via @WHorobin https://t.co/rmqeTU4qJ7

By Zöe Schneeweiss
Industrial Earnings Surge 26% Against Negative Forecast
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Industrial Earnings Surge 26% Against Negative Forecast

Earnings growth for industrials is up more than 26%. It was expected to be negative this time two months ago. That is simply incredible. https://t.co/MTxPkrvtdA

By Ryan Detrick
S&P 500 Hits Best Revenue Growth Since 2022, Yet Peaks
SocialFeb 18, 2026

S&P 500 Hits Best Revenue Growth Since 2022, Yet Peaks

Good news and bad news? Best quarter for S&P 500 revenue growth since Q3 '22. But this quarter is likely the peak for revenue growth. https://t.co/Dp33tx0bca

By Ryan Detrick
USD Coils Near Key Levels, Breakout Imminent
SocialFeb 18, 2026

USD Coils Near Key Levels, Breakout Imminent

US Dollar Short-term Outlook: USD Coils Between Key Levels – Breakout Looms https://t.co/CxUMkIN5mg $DXY Daily & 240min Charts https://t.co/ILpuVkkqnw

By Michael Boutros
S&P Advance/Decline New Highs Signal Continued Rally
SocialFeb 18, 2026

S&P Advance/Decline New Highs Signal Continued Rally

More new highs in the S&P 500 advance/decline line suggests price will follow. They keep talking about Hindenburg, but this says continue to ignore them. https://t.co/o48OrEZF4o

By Ryan Detrick
Amazon's Historic Loss Streak Meets Surprising Stock Highs
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Amazon's Historic Loss Streak Meets Surprising Stock Highs

If you'd have told me Amazon just had one of it's longest losing streaks in history, I probably wouldn't have expected stocks to be flirting with new highs. https://t.co/kXBq6SpLEA

By Ryan Detrick
Dow Poised for Rare 10-Month Winning Streak
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Dow Poised for Rare 10-Month Winning Streak

The Dow would be up 10 months in a row if it is higher in February. Since 1900, that has only happened four other times. https://t.co/0AB887hP7Q

By Ryan Detrick
Demand Surge Compresses Bond Spreads Despite Record Issuance
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Demand Surge Compresses Bond Spreads Despite Record Issuance

Record bond issuance. Record trading volumes. Tighter spreads. More supply should widen spreads. Instead buyers are so hungry that more issuance actually improves liquidity and compresses risk premiums. This works until it doesn’t.

By JunkBondInvestor
Equities Up, Trend Flattens Amid 4% Yield, Rotation
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Equities Up, Trend Flattens Amid 4% Yield, Rotation

As for the markets, last week the Dow briefly reached the 50k milestone while the S&P 500 continued to hang out just below 7,000. The 10-year yield has been flirting with 4% again and the terminal rate for the Fed’s...

By Jurrien Timmer
Amazon Slides Below Key Support Amid CapEx Concerns
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Amazon Slides Below Key Support Amid CapEx Concerns

$AMZN - 210.00 was a key support...now sitting in dangerous territory. Market is still unhappy about the company's $200 billion CapEx.

By Hyperstocks
EU Parliament Approves Digital Euro for All Transactions
SocialFeb 18, 2026

EU Parliament Approves Digital Euro for All Transactions

EU Parliament Backs Digital Euro for Both Online and Offline Use - Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH https://t.co/mgf2DlIs9B

By Oliver Bussmann
Our Portfolios Stay Calm as Rivals Tumble
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Our Portfolios Stay Calm as Rivals Tumble

CHART OF THE DAY: Our Portfolios Are Experiencing Lower Volatility While The Competitors Are Crashing https://t.co/8ToxLIPXph via @hedgeye

By Keith McCullough
Dow Shuffle: Exxon's Rise, Salesforce's Decline
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Dow Shuffle: Exxon's Rise, Salesforce's Decline

One August 31, 2020, Exxon Mobil was kicked out of the Dow. It was replaced by Salesforce. Exxon is up 271% and Salesforce is down 32%. https://t.co/euMlopjZdV

By Ryan Detrick
Glick Forecasts QQQ All‑time Highs, Remains Short
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Glick Forecasts QQQ All‑time Highs, Remains Short

Glick's Picks Prediction: New All-time highs coming for the QQQs this year. But Kenny Glick @HitTheBidRadio is Short right now. See what will change his mind LIVE on The Morning Show @StockMktTV Here's the link: https://t.co/C495u7NDBU https://t.co/Wr4Es0KkTd

By J.C. Parets, CMT
EW Tech Beats S&P 500 Amid Ongoing Rotation
SocialFeb 18, 2026

EW Tech Beats S&P 500 Amid Ongoing Rotation

Despite the YTD losses in the Tech sector, the EW Tech sector (the avg Tech stock) is outperforming the S&P 500 this year. Plenty of Tech names to own that remain in an uptrend as a market rotation continues to...

By Michael Kantro
Quant Quakes: Critical Levels Highlight Vulnerable CTAs
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Quant Quakes: Critical Levels Highlight Vulnerable CTAs

Critical Levels For Quant Quakes 💫Historic Dispersion 💫CTAs are Vulnerable 💫Negative Gamma 💫The Week Ahead 💫Gamma Mechanics https://t.co/vAJSwKFzi4

By Samantha LaDuc
NBIS Shines as Top Super‑growth Chart Again
SocialFeb 18, 2026

NBIS Shines as Top Super‑growth Chart Again

$NBIS is one of the better looking super growth charts as it’s a focus again https://t.co/hjNDR9y01l

By Scott Redler
Failed Breakdowns Trigger Sell‑the‑Bounce in Range Markets
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Failed Breakdowns Trigger Sell‑the‑Bounce in Range Markets

📺 FAILED BREAKDOWN, BUT STILL A SELL-THE-BOUNCE MARKET I expected a possible downside range resolution yesterday, but that did not happen – $SPY held $675–$676, reclaimed Friday’s low, and triggered a tactical reversal. – $QQQ broke down, reclaimed a key level, and gave...

By Scott Redler
CLOs Bet on Yield While AI Threatens Software Holdings
SocialFeb 18, 2026

CLOs Bet on Yield While AI Threatens Software Holdings

This is the CLO market right now: Sellers: AI will destroy these businesses Buyers: Thanks for the yield Software is the largest sector in CLO portfolios globally. 10-15% concentration. Nearly half mature in the next 3 years. Someone here is wrong.

By JunkBondInvestor
ZM Poised for Upside with Buyback, Growth, Cheap Valuation
SocialFeb 18, 2026

ZM Poised for Upside with Buyback, Growth, Cheap Valuation

- Anthropic catalyst - Pouring cash into buyback w/ conservative balance sheet - 5% annual gross profit growth since EOY 2022 - stock trading below 17x EV/EBIT per @fiscal_ai Very interesting set-up for $ZM over next couple of years https://t.co/75MsUcEE1b

By Brett (Chit Chat Money)