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Buy 3 Large-Cap Growth Funds on Solid Rebound in Consumer Confidence
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Buy 3 Large-Cap Growth Funds on Solid Rebound in Consumer Confidence

Consumer confidence rose 2.2 points to 91.2 in February, outpacing forecasts, while the unemployment rate slipped to 4.3% in January and inflation expectations fell to a 13‑month low of 3.5%. The rebound in sentiment and a modest jobs gain suggest...

By Nasdaq — Investing
UBS Turns Bullish on Palantir, Says Buy the Dip on This Clear AI Winner
NewsFeb 27, 2026

UBS Turns Bullish on Palantir, Says Buy the Dip on This Clear AI Winner

UBS upgraded Palantir Technologies to a Buy rating, keeping its $180 price target unchanged. Analyst Karl Keirstead sees the stock trading 35% below its recent peak, implying a potential 32% upside from the current $135.94 level. He projects 70% revenue...

By CNBC – ETFs
Netflix Dropping Its Bid for Warner Bros. Will Spur Big Gains for the Streaming Giant, Analysts Say
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Netflix Dropping Its Bid for Warner Bros. Will Spur Big Gains for the Streaming Giant, Analysts Say

Netflix walked away from its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, letting the bid lapse as Paramount Skydance raised its offer to $31 per share. The decision erased a major overhang, sending Netflix stock up about 8% in pre‑market trading while Warner Bros. Discovery slipped...

By CNBC – ETFs
3 Top-Ranked Nuveen Mutual Funds Worth Buying Now
NewsFeb 27, 2026

3 Top-Ranked Nuveen Mutual Funds Worth Buying Now

Nuveen Investments, the world’s largest farmland asset manager with $1.3 trillion AUM as of March 2025, has three Zacks‑ranked mutual funds that analysts label Strong Buy. The Nuveen Large Cap Growth Fund (TILWX) posted a 26% three‑year annualized return, heavily weighted toward...

By Nasdaq — Investing
AI Panic Hits Wall Street: 3 Financial Stocks on Sale
NewsFeb 27, 2026

AI Panic Hits Wall Street: 3 Financial Stocks on Sale

Wall Street experienced a sharp AI‑related sell‑off after Altruist unveiled its Hazel tax‑planning tool and a speculative Citrini Research report warned of a 2028 intelligence crisis. The panic erased roughly $300 billion in equity value, hitting major financial names such as...

By MarketBeat – News
Brown Advisory Introduces Value Select Strategies - #Wealth #AssetManagement #AssetFinance
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Brown Advisory Introduces Value Select Strategies - #Wealth #AssetManagement #AssetFinance

Brown Advisory announced the launch of two global equity value strategies—Global Value Select and International Value Select—aimed at identifying companies trading below intrinsic value. The International strategy mirrors the global approach but excludes U.S. equities. A European‑domiciled UCITS fund will...

By The Asset – ETF tag
These Steady Income-Paying Stocks Could Be on Their Way to Becoming Dividend Aristocrats, Wolfe Says
NewsFeb 26, 2026

These Steady Income-Paying Stocks Could Be on Their Way to Becoming Dividend Aristocrats, Wolfe Says

Investors are gravitating toward steady dividend payers as market volatility rises. Wolfe Research identified emerging dividend aristocrats—companies that have increased dividends for at least 15 years—including Verizon, Costco, BlackRock, Hershey, and Waste Management. These stocks have outperformed the broader S&P 500,...

By CNBC – ETFs
These ASX Resources Stocks Are Aiming to Hit FID in 2026
NewsFeb 26, 2026

These ASX Resources Stocks Are Aiming to Hit FID in 2026

Australian junior miners on the ASX are converging on final investment decisions (FID) for projects slated for 2026. Aura Energy aims to secure a Q3 2026 FID for its Tiris uranium project in Mauritania, backed by a $20 million placement and...

By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
IWMI: Why This 13.8% Yielding ETF Is A Superior Alternative To IWM In 2026
NewsFeb 26, 2026

IWMI: Why This 13.8% Yielding ETF Is A Superior Alternative To IWM In 2026

The NEOS Russell 2000 High Income ETF (IWMI) employs an actively managed covered‑call spread to generate a tax‑efficient, double‑digit monthly income stream, delivering a 13.8% dividend yield. Since its launch, IWMI has outperformed the broader Russell 2000 index, positioning it as...

By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
Women’s Wealth Is Expected to Boom: Where They Are Investing and How They Can Maximize Returns
NewsFeb 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
The 'Buffett Indicator' Shows the Market Is Way Overvalued. How to Hedge Risk with This Options Strategy
NewsFeb 26, 2026

The 'Buffett Indicator' Shows the Market Is Way Overvalued. How to Hedge Risk with This Options Strategy

The Buffett Indicator – U.S. market‑cap to GDP – has surged to roughly 2.3 ×, the highest reading in decades, suggesting equities are markedly overvalued. The five largest U.S. firms now hold a combined market value equal to the nation’s GDP...

By CNBC – ETFs
Josh Brown Likes This Trash and Recycling Management Giant That's Within Striking Distance of a Record
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Josh Brown Likes This Trash and Recycling Management Giant That's Within Striking Distance of a Record

Waste Management (WM) is entering a "year of harvest" after a $11.6 billion capex program that included a $7.5 billion Stericycle acquisition and extensive automation upgrades. Management projects 29% free‑cash‑flow growth in 2026, the strongest jump since the pandemic, and expects capex...

By CNBC – ETFs
What Comes After Easy Yield in Equity Markets
NewsFeb 26, 2026

What Comes After Easy Yield in Equity Markets

Harvest Portfolios launched two premium‑yield ETFs—HPYB, anchored on Canadian banks, and HPYE, a globally diversified large‑cap fund—that combine core equity positions with active covered‑call and put‑selling overlays and moderate leverage. Both aim to generate high, tax‑efficient income through semi‑monthly distributions...

By Wealth Professional Canada – ETFs
‘Piloting’ AI Tools Isn’t Cool Anymore
NewsFeb 26, 2026

‘Piloting’ AI Tools Isn’t Cool Anymore

Large U.S. corporations are abandoning the term “pilot” for AI projects, signaling a move from small‑scale tests toward deployments that deliver measurable value. A MIT study that found 95% of AI pilots failed to generate financial impact, combined with a...

By WSJ – Technology: What’s News
Wall Street Says the Stock Market's Return in 2026 Will Crush the 30-Year Average
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Wall Street Says the Stock Market's Return in 2026 Will Crush the 30-Year Average

Wall Street analysts project the S&P 500 will close 2026 near 7,650 points, delivering roughly a 12% annual return. That outpaces the index’s 30‑year historical average of 8.1% and the 20‑year average, though it trails the 10‑year pace. The median forecast...

By Motley Fool – Investing
IT Sector Valuations Turn Attractive After AI Sell-Off: Emkay; Adds Infosys, HCL Tech; Exits Mphasis in Portfolio Reset
NewsFeb 26, 2026

IT Sector Valuations Turn Attractive After AI Sell-Off: Emkay; Adds Infosys, HCL Tech; Exits Mphasis in Portfolio Reset

Emkay Global has turned marginally overweight on the Indian IT sector after an AI‑driven sell‑off made valuations appear attractive. The brokerage cites price‑to‑earnings multiples of 14‑18× and free‑cash‑flow yields of 4‑6% as evidence of value. It projects a potential total...

By Mint (LiveMint) – Markets
5 European Oil Stocks To Buy As Iran Risk Premium Boosts Oil Prices
NewsFeb 26, 2026

5 European Oil Stocks To Buy As Iran Risk Premium Boosts Oil Prices

Geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran have added a sizable risk premium to oil, pushing Brent into the low‑70s and sparking forecasts of $100 per barrel if conflict escalates. The surge has lifted the STOXX Europe 600 Oil...

By OilPrice.com – Main
Papa John's International Inc (PZZA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Papa John's International Inc (PZZA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Papa John’s reported a 1% drop in global system‑wide sales for Q4 2025, with North America comparable sales falling 5% while international markets rose 6%, led by a 7% gain in the UK. Total revenue slipped 6% to $498 million and...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
KBR Inc (KBR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 26, 2026

KBR Inc (KBR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

KBR reported a solid fourth‑quarter 2020, highlighting a 20% increase in government and technology backlog and a 15% rise in adjusted EBITDA. The company emphasized its transition to Sustainable Technology Solutions, targeting over $1 billion in revenue and mid‑teens margins for...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Enovis Corp (ENOV) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Enovis Corp (ENOV) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

EnPro Industries reported a strong fourth‑quarter 2025, with revenue climbing 14.3% to $295.4 million and adjusted EBITDA rising 19.2% to $69.4 million, delivering adjusted diluted EPS of $1.99, up nearly 27%. Both Sealing Technologies and Advanced Surface Technologies posted double‑digit sales growth,...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Steve Madden Won’t Give Profit Guidance as Planned Due to Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Steve Madden Won’t Give Profit Guidance as Planned Due to Supreme Court Tariff Ruling

Steve Madden announced it will not issue profit guidance for 2026 after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated President Trump’s emergency‑powers tariffs. The ruling introduced significant uncertainty around trade costs, prompting CEO Edward Rosenfeld to postpone the company’s full financial forecast....

By MarketWatch – Top Stories
Stars Aligning for Upside by This Gold ETF
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Stars Aligning for Upside by This Gold ETF

The WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy Fund (GDMN) has surged roughly 42% since the start of 2026, reflecting a broader rally in gold prices. The World Gold Council attributes the rally to heightened geopolitical risk and the prospect of rising...

By ETF Database (VettaFi)
We're Boosting Our Price Target on Retail Stock TJX After Another Knockout Quarter
NewsFeb 25, 2026

We're Boosting Our Price Target on Retail Stock TJX After Another Knockout Quarter

TJX Companies posted an 8.5% revenue jump to $17.7 billion and EPS of $1.58, both beating analyst forecasts. Same‑store sales rose 5% year‑over‑year, outpacing the 3.7% consensus, with all four operating segments delivering growth. The strong quarter prompted analysts to lift...

By CNBC – Earnings
How to Buy Marijuana Stocks: A Beginner’s Guide
NewsFeb 25, 2026

How to Buy Marijuana Stocks: A Beginner’s Guide

Investors are eyeing a rapidly expanding U.S. cannabis market projected at $47 billion in 2026, with 24 states legalizing recreational use and 42 permitting medical consumption. A pivotal regulatory change—Executive Order 14370—re‑classified marijuana to Schedule III in late 2025, removing the 280E...

By Money.com
AI Threat Signals Investors Should Shift Bets to Builders — Not Coders, UBS Wealth CIO Says
NewsFeb 25, 2026

AI Threat Signals Investors Should Shift Bets to Builders — Not Coders, UBS Wealth CIO Says

Ubis Wealth Management’s CIO Ulrike Hoffmann‑Burchardi warns that artificial intelligence is eroding the moat of software‑centric businesses. She argues that AI‑driven automation will compress margins for firms reliant on code, while physical‑world operators—miners, power producers and industrial manufacturers—stand to gain...

By Advisor Perspectives
Home Depot CEO Flags a Disconcerting Lack of Faith in the American Economy: ‘Our Customers Are Telling Us that They’re...
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Home Depot CEO Flags a Disconcerting Lack of Faith in the American Economy: ‘Our Customers Are Telling Us that They’re...

Home Depot reported a 13% drop in Q4 net earnings to $2.6 billion as a stalled housing market curtails home‑improvement spending. CEO Ted Decker said consumers lack confidence, delaying large projects despite low mortgage rates and ongoing price cuts in new...

By Fortune
Hillgrove Charts Path to Growth as Copper Production at Kanmantoo Gathers Momentum
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Hillgrove Charts Path to Growth as Copper Production at Kanmantoo Gathers Momentum

Hillgrove Resources reported a strong 2025 turnaround at its Kanmantoo underground copper mine, boosting production to over 11,300 tonnes and lifting revenue 49% to $167.6 million. The company reversed a $14.8 million loss into a modest $100,000 profit and grew cash reserves...

By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
Are the Signs Pointing to Another Nasdaq-100 Correction?
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Are the Signs Pointing to Another Nasdaq-100 Correction?

The Nasdaq‑100 is showing a repeat of a historic pattern where the index climbs while fewer components stay above their 200‑day moving average, a signal that preceded >20% corrections in 2021 and 2024. The metric has again slipped, and the...

By Motley Fool – Investing
EQAL: Long-Term Issues Outweigh Recent Outperformance
NewsFeb 25, 2026

EQAL: Long-Term Issues Outweigh Recent Outperformance

The Invesco Russell 1000 Equal Weight ETF (EQAL) has outperformed peers IVV and IWB this year thanks to its equal‑weight tilt amid a capital‑rotation environment. However, its longer‑term track record remains weak, having lagged IVV, IWB, RSP, and EQL since 2014....

By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
Trinity Capital Inc (TRIN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Trinity Capital Inc (TRIN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Trinity Industries reported a full‑year EPS of $3.14, a 73% increase driven largely by a $1.5 per‑share gain from a railcar partnership restructuring. Revenue reached $2.2 billion, while the Leasing and Services segment posted a 53% rise in operating profit thanks...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
VCR: Vanguard's $6.1 Billion Consumer Discretionary ETF Has Some Major Fundamental Headwinds
NewsFeb 24, 2026

VCR: Vanguard's $6.1 Billion Consumer Discretionary ETF Has Some Major Fundamental Headwinds

Vanguard's Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) manages about $6.1 billion across roughly 300 stocks with a low 0.09% expense ratio. Amazon and Tesla now account for roughly 40% of the portfolio, a stark shift from its more diversified past. Recent fundamentals are...

By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
Are Factor Strategies Built to Beat the Market
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Are Factor Strategies Built to Beat the Market

Factor investing—targeting systematic risk premia such as value, momentum, and low‑volatility—has become a cornerstone of many ETF portfolios. Recent data reviewed in the article shows that while certain factor ETFs can outperform the broad market in specific cycles, their edge...

By ETF Database (VettaFi)
SCHD's Dividend Growth Engine May Be Entering Its Most Powerful Phase Yet
NewsFeb 24, 2026

SCHD's Dividend Growth Engine May Be Entering Its Most Powerful Phase Yet

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is entering a phase of accelerated dividend growth, driven by a strategic shift toward higher‑cash‑flow sectors. Recent data shows the fund’s dividend yield hovering around 3.5% and payouts rising double‑digits year over year. A...

By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
Spotify Stock Struggles Continue — Morgan Stanley, Guggenheim, and Others Remain Bullish Despite Target Price Reductions
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Spotify Stock Struggles Continue — Morgan Stanley, Guggenheim, and Others Remain Bullish Despite Target Price Reductions

Spotify’s share price has slipped roughly 33% over the past six months, hovering around $465. Despite the decline, Morgan Stanley and Guggenheim have retained buy ratings, adjusting their price targets to $650 and $600 respectively, which still suggest 30‑35% upside....

By Digital Music News
PFFD: Lagging Competitors In A Lagging ETF Category
NewsFeb 24, 2026

PFFD: Lagging Competitors In A Lagging ETF Category

Global X U.S. Preferred ETF (PFFD) continues to lose asset value and shrink its distribution payouts, despite offering one of the lowest expense ratios in the preferred‑stock ETF space. The fund trails peers on total return, risk‑adjusted performance, and dividend...

By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
Navigating the Unusual Twist in S&P 500 Factor Correlation
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Navigating the Unusual Twist in S&P 500 Factor Correlation

The S&P 500 is witnessing an atypical factor split in early 2026, with both high‑beta momentum (SPMO) and low‑volatility (SPLV) ETFs outperforming the broad benchmark. The momentum outperformance is driven by an AI‑focused earnings boom that has turned the index itself...

By ETF Trends (VettaFi)
Spirit Airlines Is Betting on This Air-Travel Trend as It Prepares to Emerge From Bankruptcy
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Spirit Airlines Is Betting on This Air-Travel Trend as It Prepares to Emerge From Bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines announced a deal with creditors that will allow it to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy by late spring or early summer 2026. The restructuring will shrink the carrier’s balance sheet, cutting debt from $7.4 billion to about $2.1 billion, and will trim...

By MarketWatch – Top Stories
IYC: Now's Not The Time To Buy U.S. Consumer Discretionary Stocks
NewsFeb 24, 2026

IYC: Now's Not The Time To Buy U.S. Consumer Discretionary Stocks

The iShares US Consumer Discretionary ETF (IYC) is a 26‑year‑old fund with a 0.38% expense ratio and $1.4 billion in assets. Historically it outperformed when earnings growth exceeded the market, but today its components show declining growth, weak earnings surprises, and...

By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
The Late-Stage Bull Market Is a Buying Opportunity for Tech
NewsFeb 24, 2026

The Late-Stage Bull Market Is a Buying Opportunity for Tech

Tech stocks have slipped as the NASDAQ fell 5% from its October peak, leaving the sector lagging the S&P 500. Analysts argue this reflects a late‑stage bull‑market phase rather than a cycle end, pointing to oversold conditions in names like Adobe,...

By MarketBeat – News
Boring Is Beautiful: Why Johnson & Johnson Is Beating the Tech Sector
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Boring Is Beautiful: Why Johnson & Johnson Is Beating the Tech Sector

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is outperforming the broader market, climbing roughly 14% in the last 30 days and trading near its all‑time high of $245. The health‑care giant boasts a 64‑year streak of dividend growth, a low beta of 0.35,...

By MarketBeat – News
Schaeffler India Announces Rs 35/Share Dividend. Check Payment Date, Dividend Yield
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Schaeffler India Announces Rs 35/Share Dividend. Check Payment Date, Dividend Yield

Schaeffler India announced a Rs 35 per share dividend for FY 25, payable within 30 days of its AGM on 30 April 2026. The company posted a 36% jump in Q4 net profit to Rs 322 crore and revenue rose 28% YoY to Rs 2,724 crore. Profit after...

By The Economic Times – Markets
Is Your ETF Habit Hiding a Systemic Risk?
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Is Your ETF Habit Hiding a Systemic Risk?

Passive and thematic ETFs are funneling large inflows into market‑cap‑weighted indices, disproportionately boosting the biggest and most volatile stocks and creating a systemic risk that may outpace liquidity. In Canada, strategist Michael Green warns that this distortion decouples prices from...

By Wealth Professional Canada – ETFs
Tesla’s P/E Is Near a 5-Year High—Buy Signal or Panic Signal?
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Tesla’s P/E Is Near a 5-Year High—Buy Signal or Panic Signal?

Tesla’s price‑to‑earnings ratio has climbed to roughly 380, the highest since 2021, even as the stock slipped about 20% from its December peak. The surge in valuation stems more from last year’s rally and a strategic shift toward AI and...

By MarketBeat – News
Archer Aviation: The Billion-Dollar Battleground
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Archer Aviation: The Billion-Dollar Battleground

Archer Aviation’s shares swung from a near‑$9 rally in January to about $6.93 by late February, a 20% drop driven by short‑seller allegations of certification delays. The decline was cushioned by BlackRock’s increased passive stake to 8.1% and a strategic...

By MarketBeat – News
Microsoft Is Sliding—An Insider Buy and Oversold Signals Are Changing the Setup
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Microsoft Is Sliding—An Insider Buy and Oversold Signals Are Changing the Setup

Microsoft shares have fallen roughly 20% year‑to‑date as investors worry about the company’s massive AI‑focused capital expenditures. The tech giant spent $37.5 billion on AI‑centric data centers in Q2 FY 2026, while also maintaining a strong free‑cash‑flow position. Insider activity surfaced when...

By MarketBeat – News
WisdomTree Launches India ETF in Europe: EPI
NewsFeb 24, 2026

WisdomTree Launches India ETF in Europe: EPI

WisdomTree has launched the WisdomTree India Earnings UCITS ETF (EPI), an earnings‑weighted fund tracking the proprietary WisdomTree India Earnings Index with a 0.55% total expense ratio. The ETF debuted on Xetra, Borsa Italiana and SIX, and will add a London...

By ETF Express
Tuesday's Big Stock Stories: What’s Likely to Move the Market in the Next Trading Session
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Tuesday's Big Stock Stories: What’s Likely to Move the Market in the Next Trading Session

The market’s next move hinges on several key catalysts slated for Tuesday. Home Depot will release its quarterly earnings, while Amer Sports reports its results, both after notable three‑month price gains. Consumer confidence data, expected at 86.8, and an Apple...

By CNBC – ETFs
Trex Company Inc (TREX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Trex Company Inc (TREX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Terex completed its merger with REV Group, forming a standalone specialty vehicles segment and unlocking $75 million in annual run‑rate synergies. The company delivered Q4 2025 net sales of $1.3 billion, a 6% year‑over‑year increase, and an operating margin of 9.3%. Full‑year...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Mosaic Co (MOS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Mosaic Co (MOS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Masco Corp reported fourth‑quarter 2025 results with net sales down 2% and operating profit of $259 million, yielding a 14.4% margin. The plumbing segment posted a 3% sales increase and a 16.3% margin, while the Decorative Architectural segment fell 15% with...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts