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Sterling Capital's SCEP Blends AI With Human Stock Picking
Etftrends· 2026-02-09 19:58
Sterling Capital's SCEP Blends AI With Human Stock PickingETF Trends is now VettaFi. Read More --Sterling Capital Management launched the [Sterling Capital Hedged Equity Premium Income ETF (SCEP)] last year. The actively managed fund uses artificial intelligence for idea generation, and human intelligence for portfolio construction to deliver a best ideas U.S. equity allocation, while employing options strategies to generate income and protect against market drops, according to Whitney Stewart, executive di ...
Our basket of stocks that benefit from higher spending on AI is up again
CNBC· 2026-02-09 19:56
Market Overview - The S&P 500 rose approximately 0.5%, the Nasdaq increased by 1%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average remained around the flatline above 50,000 [1] - Technology stocks rebounded from recent declines, with significant contributions from the portfolio's Magnificent Seven positions, excluding Apple and Amazon [1] Inflation Expectations - The New York Fed's 1-year inflation expectations decreased to 3.09% from 3.42% in December, below the consensus estimate of 3.38% [1] Capital Expenditure Insights - Bank of America reported a 14% quarter-over-quarter and 66% year-over-year increase in fourth-quarter global hyperscale capital expenditures, reaching $148 billion, which was $7 billion more than previously expected [1] - Looking ahead, Bank of America forecasts capital expenditures to be $748 billion in 2026 and $869 billion in 2027, reflecting year-over-year growth rates of 56% and 16% respectively, which are higher than previous estimates of 36% and 15% [1] Upcoming Earnings Reports - Earnings reports are expected from On Semiconductor and Vornado Realty Trust after the market closes, with additional reports from DuPont, Coca-Cola, Datadog, Fiserv, Spotify, AstraZeneca, Ferrari, Marriott International, BP, and Xylem before the market opens on Tuesday [1] Sector Performance - The AI capital expenditure beneficiary basket is performing well, with new highs in companies such as Corning, GE Vernova, Dover, Cisco, and Qnity Electronics, alongside solid gains in Eaton and strength in semiconductor stocks like Nvidia and Broadcom [1]
Shareholders who lost money in shares of China Liberal Education Holdings Ltd. (OTCMKTS: CLEUF) Should Contact Wolf Haldenstein Immediately
Globenewswire· 2026-02-09 19:55
NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against China Liberal Education Holdings Ltd. (OTCMKTS:CLEUF) (“China Liberal” or the “Company”)inclusive on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired China Liberal securities between January 22, 2025 and January 30, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Investors have until March 31, 2026, to seek appointments as lead plaintiff. ...
Fairlife Expansion Gives Coca-Cola a Protein-Powered Edge
ZACKS· 2026-02-09 19:51
Key Takeaways Fairlife has become a major growth engine for Coca-Cola in high-protein and functional drinks.Expanding production capacity will ease supply bottlenecks and drive higher Fairlife volumes.Fairlife strengthens Coca-Cola's portfolio as demand surges for health-focused, better-for-you beverages.Fairlife has emerged as one of The Coca-Cola Company’s (KO) most powerful growth engines, giving the beverage giant a strong foothold in the fast-expanding protein and functional nutrition space. As consume ...
MarketAxess Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates, Unveils a 2.6% Dividend Hike
ZACKS· 2026-02-09 19:51
Key Takeaways MKTX reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.68, beating estimates, even as year-over-year EPS slipped 2.9%.MKTX revenues rose 3.5% on higher credit, emerging markets and Eurobonds trading volumes.MKTX lifted its quarterly dividend to 78 cents and authorized more buybacks via an ASR.MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (MKTX) reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $1.68, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.2%. However, the bottom line slipped 2.9% year over year.Total revenues amount ...
Options Traders Have Been Eyeing Netflix Stock After Earnings
Schaeffers Investment Research· 2026-02-09 19:49
NFLX is on Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White's equities that have attracted the highest options volume in the past two weeksNetflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock has been mired in an extended pullback, which wasn't helped by a post-earnings drop on Jan. 21. The 20-day moving average has helped guide NFLX lower since the beginning of December, though the shares now appear to be consolidating above the $80 level -- a potential level of support for this pullback. Options traders have been targeting the streami ...
Warsh Will Face Challenges Shrinking Fed's Portfolio, Citi Says
MINT· 2026-02-09 19:47
(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh is likely to take a gradual approach to shrinking the central bank’s $6.6 trillion portfolio to avoid rekindling money market tensions, according to strategists at Citigroup Inc. Any attempt by the central bank to resume unwinding its balance sheet — a process known as quantitative tightening — could revive pressures in the $12.6 trillion repurchase market, the strategists said. The Fed abandoned the process in December after rates in the repo market ...
S&P 500: AI CAPEX Reality Check
Seeking Alpha· 2026-02-09 19:45
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Economy has 'very good prospects' but there are 'bumps in the road,' Forbes warns
Youtube· 2026-02-09 19:45
All right. Now, this Treasury Secretary Bessend says he has high hopes for the economy this year. Listen, >> we are seeing the cyclical components of the market expand.So, that's why the Dow hit a new high. But importantly, the Russell, which is the small cap index, has hit a new high. We're seeing the industrial sectors under the market hit new highs.And in my 3540 years on Wall Street, that tells me Wall Street is telling you that Main Street is about to prosper. We are seeing a big cyclical recovery. The ...
SLM DEADLINE: ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages SLM Corporation a/k/a Sallie Mae Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – SLM
Globenewswire· 2026-02-09 19:45
NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds persons who invested in securities of SLM Corporation a/k/a Sallie Mae (NASDAQ: SLM) between July 25, 2025 and August 14, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important February 17, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased SLM securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingenc ...