Tech-Led Rally Extends to Asia, Dollar Edges Lower: Markets Wrap
Asian equities extended a technology‑driven rally, with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbing 1.2% for a third straight session. South Korea, viewed as a proxy for AI investment, surged 2.2% to a record high. A rebound in battered software stocks lifted U.S. benchmarks ahead of Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar slipped slightly as risk‑on sentiment returned.
Hycroft Mining Soars on Sprott Share Buy
Canadian billionaire Eric Sprott increased his stake in Hycroft Mining Holding by purchasing 150,000 shares at $42.05, bringing his ownership to roughly 44.5% of the company. The buy‑back sparked a more than 12% rally, pushing the stock to a one‑month...
Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 02/22/2026
Last week’s leveraged and inverse ETFs delivered standout returns, led by ProShares Ultra Silver (AGQ) with a 19.04% gain as silver rallied on heightened trade and geopolitical risk. Direxion’s South Korea Bull 3X (KORU) posted a 17.22% jump, fueled by...
