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Reinvested ESP Takeover Cash and Dividends Into
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Reinvested ESP Takeover Cash and Dividends Into

Sorry, I forgot to add that I purchased more #GRI from the Cash received from #ESP Takeover and general Dividend payments being reinvested.

By WheelieDealer
Dollar Gains Strength Over G10 Amid Low FX Turnover
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Dollar Gains Strength Over G10 Amid Low FX Turnover

In subdued foreign exchange turnover, the dollar enjoys a firmer bias against most G10 currencies amid on broadly consolidative tone. https://t.co/cyTShaySWO

By Marc Chandler
Euro Holds 1.1850 Amid 1.3bn Options Expiry
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Euro Holds 1.1850 Amid 1.3bn Options Expiry

Note that there are 1.3 bln euro options at $1.1850 that expire today. The $euro just tested the strike and it held.

By Marc Chandler
Prepare Today, Win This Week's Trades
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Prepare Today, Win This Week's Trades

Markets closed today… which means PERFECT time to prepare and talk about the week ahead The traders who win this week are already preparing today. ⏰ Join us LIVE at 8:45AM ET Learn. Prepare. Trade. Because the market rewards the prepared 👇 https://t.co/m6ZWYcjupv

By Kathy Lien
US Growth Decouples From Jobs, Entering Uncharted Territory
SocialFeb 16, 2026

US Growth Decouples From Jobs, Entering Uncharted Territory

Via the Financial Times: My thoughts on why US "jobless growth" may have entered uncharted territory. The decoupling of US growth from employment looks more persistent—and consequential—than the three previous episodes we've seen over the last 40 years: https://www.ft.com/content/298a38bb-4cc1-44f3-bd62-6aff25d58b94 #economy #jobs #employment #unemployment #growth...

By Mohamed El‑Erian
Bobby Jain Launches $6B Multi‑strat Amid Portfolio Shift
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Bobby Jain Launches $6B Multi‑strat Amid Portfolio Shift

Hedge fund portfolios are being shaped by the shift from banks, multi-manager scale, and public/private convergence. Bobby Jain (CEO/CIO, Jain Global) on launching a $6B multi-strat, talent & risk management, and portfolio construction. https://t.co/BfZsVcl2vY With thanks to @AlphaSenseInc, @MorningstarInc, and Ridgeline.

By Ted Seides
Treasuries Prefer Higher Inflation Over Low Rates for Revenue
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Treasuries Prefer Higher Inflation Over Low Rates for Revenue

One of the under-reported stories in DM fiscal discourse is that for all the talk about how treasuries in the UK, US, France etc 'want' lower rates, they also want, and desperately, need high(er) inflation and the nominal tax revenue...

By Claus Vistesen
Grainger Buy: Population Growth Fuels Dividend Upside
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Grainger Buy: Population Growth Fuels Dividend Upside

BOUGHT £3000 worth of #GRI Grainger at 192p for my Income Portfolio. Already held some and doubled the position. Play on population growth and lack of house building. ShareScope showing fwd Dividend Yield 4.6% rising to 4.9%.... DYOR

By WheelieDealer
FX Steadies as JPY Slips on Weak Data
SocialFeb 16, 2026

FX Steadies as JPY Slips on Weak Data

US and China's mainland markets are closed today. The FX market is calmer and most G10 currencies are little changed. $JPY is the notable exception as disappointing data weighs on it. See https://t.co/cyTShaySWO https://t.co/ZB9uMP7xUC

By Marc Chandler
Asian Markets Pause for Extended CNY Holiday
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Asian Markets Pause for Extended CNY Holiday

Asia stocks headed for long CNY break. •Those that traded today did reasonably well, incl HK which opened half day. •Volume, not surprisingly, is light. •Most mkts will close for 2 days, China whole week. HK reopens Friday. •Japan, India...

By Azharuddin | Azha Investing
U.S. Gas Futures Hit Four‑month Low at $3/MMBtu
SocialFeb 16, 2026

U.S. Gas Futures Hit Four‑month Low at $3/MMBtu

U.S. GAS futures prices have retreated to the lowest for almost four months after spiking during Winter Storm Fern. Front-month futures have fallen back to just $3 per million British thermal units (the lowest since mid-October). The front month has...

By John Kemp
Chamath's SPACs Crash: All Lose Over 90%
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Chamath's SPACs Crash: All Lose Over 90%

Meanwhile Chamath Palihapitiya’s SPAC track record - Chamath became the face of the SPAC boom through his Social Capital Hedosophia deals. Their performance since? • $SPCE: −95% • $OPEN: −98% • $CLOV: −90% • $SOFI: −45% • $AKLI: −95% •...

By Doug Kass
CREI Acquires Family Office Portfolio Amid Quiet Day
SocialFeb 16, 2026

CREI Acquires Family Office Portfolio Amid Quiet Day

Another light news day. #CREI done a useful acquisition of a Family Office portfolio. Apart from that not much going on (I don't hold CREI).

By WheelieDealer
BKS's Mixed Results May Drive Valuation Lower
SocialFeb 16, 2026

BKS's Mixed Results May Drive Valuation Lower

#BKS Update mixed really. Lots of positive stuff but Cash down and H1 Revenue light. The high p/e it used to sit on is 'normalising'. Lot to like but perhaps it can go lower. I don't hold.

By WheelieDealer
GE Aerospace Eyes Explosive Asia Pacific Aviation Growth
SocialFeb 16, 2026

GE Aerospace Eyes Explosive Asia Pacific Aviation Growth

bbaviation7 had an exclusive interview with Nakul Gupta, Vice President Sales and General Manager for Asia Pacific at GE Aerospace, where he shares what’s driving the rapid growth of aviation across the region from his perspective. We talk about how his...

By Bilqis Bahari
Bears Dominate Oil Market Narrative After Energy Week
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Bears Dominate Oil Market Narrative After Energy Week

COLUMN: In the oil market, the bears control the narrative — at least for now. (My summary after last week's International Energy Week, the oil trading industry's annual jamboree in London) @Opinion https://t.co/Y3OHEhD4k5

By Javier Blas
Henry Hub Drops Below $3 on Warm Weather, Shale Supply
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Henry Hub Drops Below $3 on Warm Weather, Shale Supply

GAS MARKET: After a cold blast triggered sild price moves, US gas benchmark Henry Hub has fallen back below $3 per mBtu. Warmer temperatures and the irresistible supply force of the US shale revolution behind the pullback.

By Javier Blas
Institutional Cash at Historic Low Triggers Global Sell Signal
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Institutional Cash at Historic Low Triggers Global Sell Signal

🚨Global equities 'SELL SIGNAL' was triggered for the 7th month STRAIGHT: Institutional investors' cash as a share of assets fell to 3.2% in January, the lowest EVER. Cash allocations at or below 4% indicate a SELL SIGNAL for world stocks.👇 https://globalmarketsinvestor.beehiiv.com/p/us-stocks-ended-the-week-mixed-after-a-powerful-rebound-on-friday-weekly-market-recap-trading-week-0

By Global Markets Investor (newsletter author)
Flat Index Hides Underlying Market Turbulence
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Flat Index Hides Underlying Market Turbulence

Flat Index Masks Hidden Chaos A guest contribution post by our partners at SpotGamma https://t.co/XlP50y4c9B

By Samantha LaDuc
Tencent’s Tesla, DBS Deals Redefine Its Investment Narrative
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Tencent’s Tesla, DBS Deals Redefine Its Investment Narrative

Did Tencent’s New DBS and Tesla Tie-Ups Just Shift Tencent Holdings' Investment Narrative? ...deepened partnership with Tesla to embed WeChat-based services into in-car systems, moves show Tencent extending fintech and digital services reach.... https://t.co/6YRPhuqdKi

By Paul Triolo
NQ Needs 26,800 Consolidation to Avoid Wyckoff Distribution
SocialFeb 16, 2026

NQ Needs 26,800 Consolidation to Avoid Wyckoff Distribution

Unless and until NQ can consolidate above 26,800 there is a distinct possibility (50% Bayesian view) that this chart displays classic Wyckoff distribution For me the jury is still undecided @NQ_F $QQQ https://t.co/NdTFclpl7U

By Peter Brandt
US‑China Gap Lies Beyond Financialization Share of GDP
SocialFeb 15, 2026

US‑China Gap Lies Beyond Financialization Share of GDP

Whatever the difference between the US and China may be and however you evaluate it, it isn’t in “financialization”, at least not as measured by the share of finance in GDP (h/t twitter account of devarbol for this graph). More...

By Adam Tooze
FOMC Minutes May Spark Q1 Market Shift
SocialFeb 15, 2026

FOMC Minutes May Spark Q1 Market Shift

dailyanalysts 🚨 WEEK AHEAD ALERT: Feb 16-21 🚨 Three catalysts could define your portfolio's Q1. Markets closed Monday for Presidents' Day, but Tuesday through Friday is packed with market-moving data. S&P 500 is flat YTD. Nasdaq down 3%. Consumer confidence at DECADE LOWS. Here's...

By dailyanalysts
S&P's Calm Mask Hiding Rising Dispersion and Volatility
SocialFeb 15, 2026

S&P's Calm Mask Hiding Rising Dispersion and Volatility

The S&P 500 may appear calm on the surface, yet index-stock dispersion has increased dramatically and SPX has now slipped below the critical 6,900 level. With put skew rising and VIX expiration ahead, volatility risk is building. Read our latest...

By Brent Kochuba
Tech Pullback Could Let Most S&P 500 Outperform
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Tech Pullback Could Let Most S&P 500 Outperform

We have the potential to see a large portion of S&P 500 companies out perform in 2026. With the top 10 stocks making up around 40% of the index, even a slight pullback in tech would make this quite easy.

By Dividendology
Volatility Rises, Liquidity Dips, US Premium Deflates
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Volatility Rises, Liquidity Dips, US Premium Deflates

What's on tap for the week ahead? An increased frequency of volatility meets a holiday liquidity gap, while a run of event risk weighs in on the steadily deflating US premium. https://t.co/17IH2lFIn0 https://t.co/AlKhX25xxn

By John Kicklighter
Record 76 Dividend Hikes, 33 Sustain Decade‑long Growth
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Record 76 Dividend Hikes, 33 Sustain Decade‑long Growth

There were a record 76 companies that increased dividends last week 33 of these companies have also managed to increase dividends for at least a decade The companies include:

By Dividend Growth Investor
AIM Shares Hover Near Top Bollinger
SocialFeb 15, 2026

AIM Shares Hover Near Top Bollinger

#AIM All Share Doji Candle. Resistance 822, 837. Support 801, 775, 755. RSI 57 near Neutral. 13/21 day EMAs Bullish. Doji on Weekly. Top Bollinger Band 822. Midpoint Line 813. Bottom Band 804.

By WheelieDealer
FTSE250 Awaits Breakout Above 23,585 Amid Sideways Trend
SocialFeb 15, 2026

FTSE250 Awaits Breakout Above 23,585 Amid Sideways Trend

#FTSE250 needs Breakout 23585. Doji going sideways. Support 22816, 22226. RSI 62 not high. 13/21 day EMAs Bullish. Small Up Candle on Weekly and Sideways. Top Bollinger Band 23547. Midpoint Line 23330. Bottom Band 23118.

By WheelieDealer
FTSE100 Doji Near ATH Signals Possible Pullback
SocialFeb 15, 2026

FTSE100 Doji Near ATH Signals Possible Pullback

#FTSE100 doji Candle near ATH 10536. Support 10232, 10050. RSI 73.5 Overbought. Doji on Weekly. Top Bollinger Band 10480. Midpoint Line 10378. Bottom Band 10278.

By WheelieDealer
DAX Poised for Breakout as MACD Bull Cross Nears
SocialFeb 15, 2026

DAX Poised for Breakout as MACD Bull Cross Nears

#DAX doji Candle and Sideways. Resistance ATH 25508. Support 24272, 23924. On verge MACD Bull Cross. RSI 53 near Neutral. 13/21 day EMAs Bullish. Doji on Weekly and Sideways. Top Bollinger Band 25113. Midpoint Line 24800. Bottom Band 24500.

By WheelieDealer
Semis Surge While Tech Splits Into Winners, Losers
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Semis Surge While Tech Splits Into Winners, Losers

If all you knew was that semis were up double digits, you'd never expect tech to be this weak. It is like tech is being split into two groups, the stuff that goes up and the stuff that goes down.

By Ryan Detrick
Upcoming Week Packed with GDP, PCE, FOMC Insights
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Upcoming Week Packed with GDP, PCE, FOMC Insights

Get my newsletter Tuesday morning: https://t.co/dSU3TT2kZX Busy week coming with GDP, Core PCE, FOMC Minutes $PANW $ADI $WMT $DE https://t.co/7mNeUbi7R9

By Scott Redler
Presidents Day Market Closure; Join Tuesday Technical Outlook Webinar
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Presidents Day Market Closure; Join Tuesday Technical Outlook Webinar

**Reminder: Markets Closed tomorrow in observance of Presidents Day Weekly Technical Outlook Webinar will be on Tuesday at 8:30am ET Interactive Session: https://t.co/EpyXNC6zVR Live Stream on YouTube: https://t.co/iiptWpNEz9

By Michael Boutros
TIC Data Misses China’s Treasury Holdings Abroad
SocialFeb 15, 2026

TIC Data Misses China’s Treasury Holdings Abroad

My periodic reminder that the US TIC data doesn't measure China's holdings of US Treasuries. It only measures China's holdings of Treasuries in US custodians. The real question is how many Treasuries Chinese entities hold in non US...

By Brad Setser
US Employment Costs Rise 0.7%, Lowest Since 2021
SocialFeb 15, 2026

US Employment Costs Rise 0.7%, Lowest Since 2021

US employment costs rose 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025, just under forecasts of 0.8%, and the lowest level since Q2 2021.

By Michael A. Gayed, CFA (Lead-Lag Report)
Tech Pressure Rises, Defensives Gain Amid Market Crossroads
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Tech Pressure Rises, Defensives Gain Amid Market Crossroads

Learnings and conclusions from this week’s charts: 1. Tech stocks (particularly software) remain under pressure. 2. Investor exposure to tech is at historically elevated levels. 3. Surging tech capex is coming at the cost of buybacks. 4. Private equity stocks are also coming under...

By Callum Thomas
East Asia, Africa Match West; MENA, South Asia Lag
SocialFeb 15, 2026

East Asia, Africa Match West; MENA, South Asia Lag

East Asia has labour-market gender gaps comparable to those in Europe and North America. Sub-Saharan Africa is also surprisingly similar (in the formal labour market). MENA and South Asia have massive gender segregation and LatAm and Carib are surprisingly in-between....

By Adam Tooze
Is a $900K Strip Mall Worth Buying?
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Is a $900K Strip Mall Worth Buying?

Would you buy a $900K strip mall with 2 vacant units? Today it cash flows ~$5K/month. Want the breakdown? Comment $ and I’ll send it over

By Justin Pickell
Young Investors' Account Transfers Triple in a Decade
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Young Investors' Account Transfers Triple in a Decade

The share of people 25 to 39 years old making annual transfers to investment accounts more than **tripled** between 2013 and 2023 to 14.4 percent, outpacing increases for those 40 and over -- JPMorgan Chase Institute https://t.co/gcJCu02dAu @WSJmarkets

By Gunjan Banerji
0DTE Options Dominate SPX Volume at 70.5% Record
SocialFeb 15, 2026

0DTE Options Dominate SPX Volume at 70.5% Record

SPX 0DTE set a record at 70.5% percent of total SPX volume on 2/11. https://t.co/Mt3ulp1iSt

By Brent Kochuba
Baillie Gifford Defends CoStar Amid Questionable 5‑year Returns
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Baillie Gifford Defends CoStar Amid Questionable 5‑year Returns

https://t.co/5Dz4e0JITs Baillie Gifford backs CoStar in activist battle Perhaps unnamed Baillie Gifford rep should look at the 5 year chart. Hard to see “repeatedly demonstrated” value creation over past 5 years. Happy to take your call so you can...

By Daniel S. Loeb
Stockpile Buffers Risk, Not Replaces Chinese Supply
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Stockpile Buffers Risk, Not Replaces Chinese Supply

A $12B rare earth stockpile is a step in the right direction, but buying from China on the open market isn’t independence; it’s a piggy bank with a very fragile supply chain. Until we build domestic processing, this is a...

By Peter Zeihan
Israeli Stocks Surge to New All‑Time Highs Since Oct 2023
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Israeli Stocks Surge to New All‑Time Highs Since Oct 2023

Just complete global domination from Israeli stocks ever since October 2023. New all-time highs once again this week. https://t.co/noTTZ7CotJ

By J.C. Parets, CMT
U.S. Economy Near Soft Landing Amid Multiple Risks
SocialFeb 15, 2026

U.S. Economy Near Soft Landing Amid Multiple Risks

This isn’t a victory lap, and it isn’t a doom story. The U.S. economy is closer to a soft landing than it’s been in some time, and there are real risks that could undo it from multiple directions. I try...

By Nick Timiraos
Lagarde: Incentives, Not Taxes, Keep Capital in Europe
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Lagarde: Incentives, Not Taxes, Keep Capital in Europe

ECB President Christine Lagarde says creating incentives for investments in Europe is a better approach to prevent capital outflows to other regions than imposing taxes https://t.co/ULSkU54mw5 via @Rauwald @mcnienaber https://t.co/KxLtLZqWrp

By Zöe Schneeweiss
ECB Rate Hike Expected to Strengthen Euro, Says Capital Group
SocialFeb 15, 2026

ECB Rate Hike Expected to Strengthen Euro, Says Capital Group

The ECB will raise interest rates at least once this year, significantly boosting the euro against the dollar, according to Capital Group, the $3.3 trillion asset manager https://t.co/CFxgbQlz0Q via @Sujata_markets https://t.co/6EBSHD6SYI

By Zöe Schneeweiss
Egypt's Summer Power Surge Drives Record LNG Demand
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Egypt's Summer Power Surge Drives Record LNG Demand

Egypt expects electricity demand to increase by 7% this summer. That means strong demand for LNG imports. Egypt's LNG demand reached record high last year. 👇👇

By Anas Alhajji
Eurasia Holds 81% of Trade‑Linked Jobs Globally
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Eurasia Holds 81% of Trade‑Linked Jobs Globally

81 percent of employment worldwide that is linked to trade in goods and services is in Europe and Asia. Globalization is a eurasian story. Chartbook 433 just dropped. Check it out. https://t.co/jq1gYjLP4X https://t.co/I3iRrM8XEN

By Adam Tooze