Ever since the Fed concluded its aggressive rate-hiking cycle in 2023, fixed income is no longer an asset class to be ignored. Even ultra-short, risk-free three-month Treasury bills are offering yields north of 3.5% right now. That makes it a viable asset class to consider as part of a broader portfolio. The better question might be how to approach investing in fixed income. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when yo ...

In January 2026, coal carloads were up more than 10,500 carloads, or 4.7%, over January 2025. This is the biggest monthly percentage gain since May 2025; year-over-year volumes have risen in 8 of the last 11 months. Long‑term U.S. coal use has been trending down, but several short‑term economic, weather, and policy factors have pushed coal consumption and production upward in 2025 and into early 2026.The AAR Freight Rail Index (FRI), which tracks seasonally adjusted intermodal shipments and carloads excludi ...

Crypto investors in the Netherlands could face changes to their tax bills after lawmakers in the House of Representatives approved reforms that will alter how the country’s existing levy on investment assets is calculated. The idea of paying tax on unrealized profits has sparked anger among crypto circles, with critics arguing it could force holders to liquidate assets to meet tax obligations. Some users on social media described it as “beyond insane” as volatility in token prices could leave investors wi ...

Core Insights - Small-cap stocks showed marginal gains in Q4 2025, with the Russell 2000 Growth Index returning 13.01% and the Russell 2000 Value Index gaining 12.58% [1] - The investment management company anticipates a favorable year ahead for equity markets, highlighting potential opportunities in Cyclicals, Healthcare, Information Technology, Financials, and Consumer spending sectors for 2026 [1] Company-Specific Insights - Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) was identified as a major performance detractor, with a one-month return of -10.68% and a 12-month decline of 7.88%, closing at $89.36 per share on February 13, 2026 [2] - Itron, Inc. has a market capitalization of approximately $4.093 billion [2] - The company's stock performance was pressured due to softer than anticipated bookings, attributed to a temporary shift in utility customer priorities amid planning uncertainty and increased regulatory scrutiny [3] - Itron, Inc. is not among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with 37 hedge fund portfolios holding its shares at the end of Q3, up from 35 in the previous quarter [4]

Up one day and down the next, SSR Mining (NASDAQ: SSRM) stock may be frustrating investors -- but its gyrations are easy to explain. SSR Mining mines gold (and also copper, silver, lead, and zinc). When the price of gold rises, SSR stock tends to rise; when the price of gold falls, SSR stock tends to fall. Today, gold prices are falling, and SSR stock is following them down: 8.5% as of 10:45 a.m. ET Tuesday. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best ...

Market Overview - Wall Street is experiencing a defensive posture against AI, with major indices like the Nasdaq Composite down nearly 1%, S&P 500 down 0.8%, and Dow Jones down 0.4% [1] - There is broad weakness across the AI sector, affecting chipmakers and platforms as investors assess the beneficiaries of the AI boom [2] Company Performance - Major companies in the AI space are seeing declines: Nvidia down 1.6%, Microsoft down 1.3%, Palantir Technologies down 1.2%, and Advanced Micro Devices down almost 5% [3] - Amazon, a significant player in cloud and AI, is also trading lower, indicating that AI's impact on revenue is becoming more immediate [3] Industry Impact - The market is focusing on businesses that rely on expensive human processes, as AI's capabilities in end-to-end work could threaten the profitability of companies acting as intermediaries [4] - Recent product launches, such as AI-enabled tax planning by Altruist and a ChatGPT-style tool by Insurify, have intensified concerns about the future of fee-based services in various sectors, including fintech [5] Broader Market Behavior - The "AI scare trade" is affecting a wide range of industries, including private credit, financial intermediaries, real estate services, and logistics, indicating a shift in market behavior beyond individual stocks [6] - The S&P software and services group has lost approximately $2 trillion since its peak in October, with significant losses occurring recently [7] Analyst Perspectives - Analysts are divided on future market movements, with some viewing the current situation as a rotation of capital among winners and losers rather than a complete exit from equities [8] - Others suggest that markets may be overreacting to potential disruptions, presenting rebound opportunities in higher-quality software [8]

Wall Street is back to playing defense against AI. After the long weekend, stocks reopened under pressure. The Nasdaq Composite slid close to 1% in early trading, with the S&P 500 (down 0.8%) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (down 0.4%) also in the red. The selling wasn’t confined to obscure corners of the market. Mid-morning trading showed broad weakness across the AI complex — from chipmakers to platforms — as investors tried to sort out who actually benefits from the boom and who might be replaced ...

Carillon Tower Advisers, an investment management company, released its fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter for the “Carillon Eagle Small Cap Growth Fund”. You can download a copy of the letter here. Small-cap stocks delivered marginal gains in the fourth quarter of 2025. The Russell 2000® Value Index outperformed the Russell 2000® Growth Index in the quarter, with more balanced results. In line with the broader stock market, small-cap stocks delivered solid results in 2025. The Russell 2000 Growth Index re ...

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Softbank Group Corp said in ‌its latest 13-F filing ‌with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission that ​it had dissolved its stake in Nvidia in the fourth quarter of 2025, a transaction the company ‌first disclosed in ⁠November. The $5.8 billion sale took place in October 2025, Softbank ⁠said when it announced the transaction. Softbank liquidated the position in ​order to ​help raise ​funds for further ‌investments in ChatGPT creator OpenAI. The 13-F filing ...

Core Viewpoint - The software sector, particularly companies like Wix.com, is experiencing significant stock price declines due to investor fears that AI will disrupt traditional software vendor relationships. However, Wix is positioned to benefit from AI advancements rather than suffer from them [1][4]. Company Overview - Wix.com is a low-code website-building platform that enables non-technical users to create online presences easily. It generates revenue through subscription fees and additional products like email marketing and payment processing [2][3]. Financial Performance - Wix's revenue increased by 14% year-over-year to $500 million in the last quarter, with projections of generating $600 million in free cash flow by 2025 [6]. Market Position and Strategy - The market perception that AI will allow individuals to build websites easily overlooks Wix's existing capabilities, which already incorporate AI tools for users. Wix is enhancing its offerings by leveraging AI advancements [4][5]. - The acquisition of Base44, a prompt-based mobile app builder, is expected to significantly boost Wix's annual recurring revenue, projected to reach $50 million by 2025, compared to under $1 million at the time of acquisition [5]. Investment Potential - Wix's stock is currently trading at a low price, presenting a potential investment opportunity due to its durable growth in website and app development [8].