Market Overview - The S&P 500 experienced a decline of approximately 0.6%, primarily driven by a drop in big tech stocks, which fell about 0.7% [1][2] - The VIX index is trading with a 20 handle, indicating increased market volatility [1] - The 10-year Treasury yield is currently at 4.07% [2] Geopolitical and Economic Factors - U.S. military buildup in the Middle East has raised speculation about a potential attack on Iran, dampening market sentiment [2][3] - The trade deficit in the U.S. has reached its widest level in modern history, with tariffs failing to narrow it or boost domestic manufacturing [4][36] Company-Specific Insights - Blue Owl, an asset manager, has faced investor withdrawals from one of its private credit funds, negatively impacting its stock and those of peers like Apollo, Blackstone, and KKR [3] - CRH, a building materials giant, reported adjusted revenue in line with estimates and is actively involved in over 100 data center projects across the U.S., indicating strong demand in this sector [19][21] Investment Strategies and Trends - There is a focus on diversifying within the AI theme, with an emphasis on AI infrastructure as a key area for growth [10][11] - Emerging markets (E.M.) are being considered as a source of diversification and earnings growth, with significant inflows noted [11][12] - Companies are advised to invest in defensive AI sectors, such as semiconductors and hardware, to mitigate risks in the current market environment [15][16] Economic Outlook - The upcoming GDP report is expected to show strong growth, with significant investment in the economy contributing to this outlook [36][40] - Wage growth has been broad-based, particularly in manufacturing, indicating a positive economic trajectory [44][50] Corporate Actions and Market Reactions - Bank of America plans to commit $25 billion to private credit deals, reflecting a strategic shift in its investment approach [34] - Walmart's shares have seen a decline despite strong performance, attributed to cautious earnings forecasts amid a challenging economic backdrop [67][70]

US stocks rose on Friday after the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs are unlawful, saying he lacked the authority to impose them using emergency powers. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) both moved up 0.4%, coming off the end of a three-day winning streak on Thursday. The tech-exposed Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) led the way higher, rising 0.6%. Stocks reversed course on the heels of the decision, having slid at the open as investors d ...

US stocks slid on Friday as investors digested economic data that showed US economic growth cooling in the fourth quarter, while the Fed's favored inflation gauge heated up to end last year. Wall Street also kept an eye out for US-Iran tensions, private credit jitters, and a potential Supreme Court tariff decision. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) moved down roughly 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) fell by a steeper 0.4%, coming off the end of a three-day winning streak on Thursday. The Nasdaq Compo ...

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Market Overview - US stocks opened lower due to geopolitical tensions affecting oil prices, with the Dow Jones down 0.5% at 49,425 points, S&P 500 down 0.3% at 6,863 points, and Nasdaq down 0.2% at 22,704 points [2] - US stock futures also fell as fears of a military strike on Iran pushed oil prices higher, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures dropping 0.3% and 0.2% respectively [4] Oil and Gold Prices - Brent crude oil prices climbed above $71 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate approached $66, marking the largest daily increase in oil prices since October [5] - Gold prices rose back above $5,000 per ounce amid the rising tensions [5] Employment Data - Initial jobless claims for the week ending February 14 saw a significant drop of 23,000 to 206,000, which was below the expected 225,000 [3] - Continuing claims increased by 17,000 to 1.87 million, indicating a rise in the number of individuals continuing to receive unemployment benefits [3] Company Performance - Walmart reported modest fourth-quarter earnings beats under its new CEO, but shares fell approximately 3% in premarket trading as investors evaluated the company's holiday sales performance [6]

The fourth-quarter earnings season is winding down, but that doesn’t mean this week was lacking in headlines. Retail giant Walmart was front and center with another solid earnings announcement.Walmart reported its fiscal fourth-quarter results this morning, capping a strong year with beats on both revenue and earnings amid resilient consumer demand and omnichannel execution.The company delivered total revenues of $190.7 billion, up 5.6% year-over-year (4.9% in constant currency), exceeding the Zacks Consens ...

Group 1: U.S. Stock Market Performance - U.S. stocks traded lower, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 300 points, down 0.64% to 49,346.38 [1] - The NASDAQ decreased by 0.45% to 22,650.78, and the S&P 500 fell 0.42% to 6,852.56 [1] - Energy shares gained by 1.1%, while financial stocks fell by 1% [1] Group 2: Walmart Inc. Financial Results - Walmart Inc. reported adjusted earnings per share of 74 cents, exceeding the Street view of 73 cents [2] - Sales reached $190.70 billion, a 5.6% year-over-year increase, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $190.43 billion [2] - The company issued a fiscal 2027 outlook projecting adjusted earnings of $2.75 to $2.85 per share, below the analyst consensus estimate of $2.96 [3] Group 3: Walmart Inc. Sales Projections - Walmart's projected sales for fiscal 2027 are between $731.12 billion and $738.19 billion, compared to the Street view of $748.06 billion [3]

U.S. equity markets experienced a volatile afternoon of trading on Thursday, February 19th, 2026, as investors grappled with a mix of disappointing corporate guidance from retail giants and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While the major indexes attempted to find their footing following a mid-week rally, the sentiment turned cautious as the reality of "higher-for-longer" interest rates was reinforced by recent Federal Reserve minutes and fresh economic data.Major Index Performance and S ...

Group 1: U.S. Stock Market Performance - U.S. stocks traded lower, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 300 points, down 0.64% to 49,346.38 [1] - The NASDAQ decreased by 0.45% to 22,650.78, and the S&P 500 fell 0.42% to 6,852.56 [1] - Energy shares gained by 1.1%, while financial stocks fell by 1% [1] Group 2: Walmart's Financial Results - Walmart Inc. reported adjusted earnings per share of 74 cents, exceeding the Street view of 73 cents [2] - Sales reached $190.70 billion, a 5.6% year-over-year increase, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $190.43 billion [2] - The company projected fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings of $2.75 to $2.85 per share, below the analyst consensus estimate of $2.96 [3] - Walmart's projected sales for fiscal 2027 are between $731.12 billion and $738.19 billion, compared to the Street view of $748.06 billion [3] Group 3: Commodity Market Updates - Oil prices increased by 2.1% to $66.53, while gold rose by 0.1% to $5,014.50 [4] - Silver also saw a slight increase of 0.1% to $77.605, whereas copper fell by 1.7% to $5.7030 [4] Group 4: European Market Performance - European shares declined, with the eurozone's STOXX 600 falling 0.69% [5] - Spain's IBEX 35 Index decreased by 1.41%, London's FTSE 100 fell 0.76%, Germany's DAX dropped 1.14%, and France's CAC 40 fell 0.75% [5] Group 5: Asian Market Performance - Asian markets closed mixed, with Japan's Nikkei gaining 0.57% and India's BSE Sensex falling 1.48% [6]

Group 1: ETF Industry Overview - The global ETF industry is valued at $21 trillion, with a notable surge in oil prices impacting market dynamics [1] - ETFs are currently experiencing inflows of $8 billion per week, surpassing last year's pace of $6 billion [2][3] - The trading crowd is showing interest in international and emerging markets ETFs, while some funds like SLV and GLD are seeing outflows [3] Group 2: Performance of Specific ETFs - The IGV software ETF has seen a significant decline of 22% this year, indicating vulnerability in the software sector, particularly related to AI [4] - The JAAA ETF, launched by Janus Henderson, has absorbed $2.7 billion in assets year-to-date, reflecting strong institutional demand [10][11] - The Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF (FRDM) has outperformed traditional emerging market indices, with a 100% return over five years [46][49] Group 3: Market Trends and Investor Behavior - There is a shift in investor focus towards commodities, particularly energy, as geopolitical risks become more pronounced [21][23] - The trend of rising expense ratios in ETFs is noted, particularly with the increase in active ETFs, which tend to have higher fees [20] - Investors are increasingly looking for diversified exposure in their portfolios, moving away from single commodity investments [22][24]