Report Summary 1. Report's Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - Global financial markets are affected by multiple factors including geopolitical tensions, tariff policies, and corporate earnings, leading to significant fluctuations in various asset classes. For example, the US stock market declined due to Trump's tariff plan and EU's suspension of the trade - agreement approval, while the precious metals market rose due to increased risk - aversion [5][6]. - The energy market is influenced by the Iran - US nuclear negotiation, with expectations of increased Iranian oil supply putting downward pressure on oil prices [7]. 3. Summary by Directory Overnight Night - Market Trends - **Stock Markets**: US major indices (Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq) fell, with IBM and American Express leading the decline. European indices (DAX, CAC40, FTSE 100) also closed lower. The reasons include Trump's tariff plan and EU's suspension of trade - agreement approval [5]. - **Precious Metals**: COMEX gold and silver futures rose due to increased risk - aversion from geopolitical tensions, tariff policy changes, and other factors [6]. - **Energy**: US crude oil and Brent oil futures fell as the Iran - US nuclear negotiation showed signs of progress, increasing the expectation of more Iranian oil supply [7]. - **Base Metals**: Most London base metals declined, except for LME tin which rose [7]. Important News Macro News - Shanghai Export Container Settlement Freight Index for European routes dropped 2.1%. The US will stop collecting certain illegal tariffs. There is still a risk of US military strikes against Iran. India postponed a trade delegation plan. China is assessing the impact of US tariff rulings and urges the US to cancel unilateral tariffs. The EU suspended the approval of a trade agreement with the US. The Trump administration is considering new "national security tariffs" [9][11]. Energy Futures - Saudi Aramco sold condensate oil. Methanol supply in Southeast Asia is restricted due to planned maintenance. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have different forecasts for oil prices, with Goldman Sachs raising price forecasts for Q4 2026 and 2027, and Morgan Stanley expecting a short - term increase followed by a decline [14][16][18]. Metal Futures - The US energy storage market is expected to grow 21%. Lebanon may sell part of its gold reserves. UBS is positive on gold, with a target price of $6200/ounce [20][21]. Black - Series Futures - China's iron ore arrivals decreased, but global iron ore shipments increased. Vietnam plans to build a large - scale steel plant. The blast furnace capacity utilization rate of Chinese pig - iron enterprises decreased, and inventory increased [23][25]. Agricultural Products Futures - Malaysian palm oil production and exports decreased in February. Argentina's soybean moisture conditions improved, and the production forecast remains unchanged [27][28]. Financial Markets Financial - 143 companies have submitted IPO applications in the Hong Kong stock market in 2026. Deloitte predicts a better performance in the Hong Kong IPO market this year [30]. Industry - Payment transactions on Chinese New Year's Eve increased. The real - estate market may show more stabilization signals. China's AI governance system is maturing [31]. Overseas - The US may adjust tariff application methods and continue steel - aluminum tariffs. The Fed has about 75 basis - points to reach the neutral rate. India plans to invest $200 billion in AI. The Australian central bank may tighten policy. UK unemployment reached a new high [32][34][35]. International Stock Markets - US and European stock markets rose, while the Japanese market fell. High - end companies made significant stock - position adjustments. The UK may adjust accounting rules to attract Chinese companies. Australia simplifies corporate governance rules. Some companies announced major transactions or reported good earnings [36][38][41]. Commodities - Precious metals, oil, and most base metals futures fell due to factors such as progress in the Iran - US nuclear negotiation and reduced risk - aversion [43]. Bonds - US Treasury yields had mixed changes. Japanese bonds rose, and the 2029 fiscal - year bond issuance may increase [45]. Foreign Exchange - The US dollar index rose slightly, and most non - US currencies fell [46]. Upcoming Economic Data and Events - **Economic Data**: Include Japan's trade balance, UK's inflation and housing - price index, US's new - home construction, and other data [48]. - **Events**: New Zealand's central - bank rate decision, European Central Bank officials' speeches, and the Fed's release of meeting minutes [50]. - **Market Closures**: Chinese, South Korean, and Vietnamese stock markets are closed due to the Spring Festival [52].

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) is included among the 14 Best Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks to Buy. Bank of America (BAC) Strengthens Private Credit Platform with $25B Deployment Pixabay/Public Domain On February 20, Bloomberg reported that Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:BAC) is committing $25 billion to private-credit deals. The move puts the bank alongside other Wall Street firms that are using their own balance sheets to expand in this rapidly growing lending market, according to people fa ...

1、大举减持科技与银行： 伯克希尔继续大幅削减其在苹果和美国银行的头寸。 2、苹果仓位巨变： 自 2023年夏季以来，苹果持仓已减少超过75%，但仍以603亿美元的市值位居持仓首位。排名第二的美国 运通 与苹果的市值差距已从1500亿美元缩小到不足80亿美元。 3、逆势加仓： 公司增持雪佛龙和保险 巨头，安达保险（Chubb），并时隔六年再次买入报业股——纽约时报。 4、法律和解： 伯克希尔旗下 的PacifiCorp电力公司同意支付5.75亿美元，以解决联邦政府针对其引发山火的索赔。 来源：滚动播报 ...

Group 1 - Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller is increasing his investments in Alphabet (GOOGL) by 277% to 385,000 shares and Amazon (AMZN) by 69% to 737,940 shares [1] - Druckenmiller has completely exited positions in Citigroup (C), Bank of America (BAC), and Capital One (COF), selling 989,250 shares of BAC, 514,850 shares of C, and 43,920 shares of COF [2] - Other notable stocks sold by Druckenmiller include Meta Platforms (META), Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS), and Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) [2] Group 2 - New acquisitions by Druckenmiller include Delta Air Lines (DAL), Goldman Sachs (GS), and Zillow (Z) [3] - The Duquesne Family Office's total worth is just under $4.5 billion, an increase of nearly $500 million from the previous quarter [3]

Key insight: Bank of America is putting more focus on private-credit lending as the sector's needs continue to grow.What's at stake: Banks are getting more entangled with asset managers in the $1.8 trillion private credit market at a time when the tide may be shifting for the business.Supporting data: As of the third quarter 2025, banks with more than $100 billion of assets held about 86% of the industry's loans to nonbank financial institutions, according to a Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. analysis.Wall ...

Bank of America (BofA) has pledged $25 billion of its own funds towards private-credit investments, building on its current direct-lending activities. The bank intends to source these transactions through its capital-markets unit, a division within its investment-banking arm, according to the Financial Times.BofA also promoted Anand Melvani to head of private credit for the global capital market division. Mevani will still assume his position as head of Americas, leveraged finance, the FT reported.The firm ...

HOUSTON and LONDON, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB ), a leader in the global chemical industry, today announced that Agustin Izquierdo, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the 2026 Bank of America Global Agriculture and Materials Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 9:45 a.m. EST.Webcast and Presentation Slides Access A live webcast can be accessed at the time of the event at https://inve ...

美国银行的迈克尔·哈特内特表示，美国股票相对于国际同行的受青睐程度为五年来最低。这位策略师 写道，今年迄今为止，全球股票基金每流入100美元资金，仅有26美元流向美国股票。这是自2020年以 来的最低比例，而2022年的峰值曾达到92美元。哈特内特表示，这些数据表明，所谓美国例外论或持续 优异表现的主题正在结束，流入该国资产的相对数量减少，而不是资金的直接流出。2026年标普500指 数基本持平，而剔除美国股票的MSCI世界指数则预计将上涨近8%。投资者对美国股票的兴趣有所下 降，原因包括担心大型科技公司在人工智能领域投入过多资金、特朗普政府政策导致美元走弱 ，以及 他们越来越倾向于投资那些受益于经济增长的周期性股票。 本文源自：金融界AI电报 ...

美国股市相对于全球其他主要市场的吸引力，正跌至五年多来的低点。 智通财经APP获悉，据美国银行首席投资策略师Michael Hartnett表示，今年以来，流入全球股票型基金的资金 中，每100美元仅有26美元配置至美股，这是自2020年以来的最低占比，也显著低于2022年高达92美元的峰值 水平。 Hartnett指出，这一资金流向变化表明，市场长期热议的"美国例外论"，即美国资产持续跑赢全球，正在走向尾 声。不过，与其说资金正在大规模撤离美国资产，不如说是相对配置意愿明显下降。 从市场表现来看，美国股市今年明显落后于海外市场。2026年以来，标普500指数几乎持平，而剔除美国的 MSCI世界指数同期涨幅接近8%。投资者对美股兴趣降温，主要源于多重担忧，包括大型科技公司在人工智能 领域投入过度、特朗普政府政策推动下美元走弱，以及在全球经济增长预期改善背景下，资金更偏好周期性股 票。 资金流向数据也印证了这一趋势。美国银行援引EPFR Global的数据称，今年以来，欧洲、日本及其他发达国际 市场股票基金合计吸引约1250亿美元资金流入，而美股相关基金仅录得约350亿美元。 Hartnett此前还指出，美国的 ...

24 Merrill Advisors Recognized on Financial Planning's Top 40 Brokers Under 40 List [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationMerrill Leads List With Most Advisors Named for Seventh Consecutive YearNEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial Planning recognized 24 Merrill Wealth Management and Merrill Private Wealth Advisors on its annual [Top 40 Brokers Under 40]. For the seventh consecutive year, Merrill has had more advisors on the list than any other firm underscoring the strength of Merrill's tale ...