U.S. equity markets experienced a volatile session on Thursday, February 19th, 2026, as investors weighed surprisingly resilient labor market data against a cautious full-year outlook from the world’s largest retailer. Despite a significant beat in weekly jobless claims, the major indexes struggled to maintain early momentum, ultimately drifting lower as concerns over consumer spending and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East dampened risk appetite.Major Market Indexes Performance RecapThe major benchma ...

A Cinematic Wedding Series Built for Today's Creator-Driven Attention Economy, Blending Love, Culture and Travel with JOURNY's Content-to-Commerce Engine SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / NextTrip, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRP) ("NextTrip," "we," "our," or the "Company"), a technology-forward media and travel company defining the intersection of Media and Travel, today announced that its global travel network JOURNY has committed production on " I DO: In Destination ," an all-new eight-episo ...

Travelzoo Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Results [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationNEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO):- Earnings per share (EPS) of $0.00- Cash flow from operations of $1.5 million- Non-GAAP consolidated operating profit of $0.9 million- Consolidated operating profit of $0.6 million- Revenue of $22.5 million, up 9% year-over-yearTravelzoo, the club for travel enthusiasts, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. Cons ...

THIS IS "THE CLOSE." ROMAINE: STOCKS GETTING SOME OF THEIR MOJO BACK. I'M ROMAINE BOSTICK. >> I'M KATIE GREIFELD.WE ARE KICKING OFF TO THE CLOSING BELL. SOME MOJO. THAT IS HIGHER THAN WHERE WE FINISH THE DAY.CONSIDER WE WERE A LITTLE BIT HIGHER SO IT LITTLE BIT OF AN ENTHUSIASM DRAIN, LEADING THE WAY. IT IS HIGHER BY ABOUT TWO BASIS POINTS. IT WAS A LITTLE BIT MORE HAWKISH THAN SOMEWHERE EXPECTING.AND BITCOIN BITCOIN DOWN ABOUT 2%. ROMAINE: WE WILL TALK ABOUT WHY WE ARE SEEING WEAKNESS IN STOCKS. A MAJOR DR ...

Singapore, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WEBUY GLOBAL LTD. (Nasdaq: WBUY) (“Webuy” or the “Company”), a technology-driven travel and lifestyle platform, today announced the successful launch of Altitude, its new AI-powered premium travel advisory brand. Altitude officially held its grand opening on January 26, 2026. Following its launch, Altitude generated approximately US$400,000 in travel bookings, demonstrating early market demand for its next-generation, technology-enabled travel experience platform ...

Hello and welcome to asking for a trend. I'm Josh Flipton and for the next half hour we are breaking down the trends of today that'll move stocks tomorrow. Well, quantum computing is in the spotlight as inflection makes its public debut on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker INFQ.Join me now is the CEO of Inflection, Matt Canella. Matt, it is good to see you. Maybe start here, Matt.Um, why go public now. You know, what why this moment in time, Matt. What was sort of the the puts and takes that fact ...

US equity futures woke up after President's Day and chose to resume their selloff (after a modest bounce on Monday's holiday failed to hold) dragged by Tech, as the risk-off moves on AI disruption fears continue. As of 8:15am ET, S&P 500 futures were down 0.5% with Nasdaq 100 contracts falling 1.0%. In premarket trading, all Mag 7 stocks are lower and Semis are being pressured with AVGO / NVDA lower by more than 1%. Pockets of outperformance (and higher absolute returns) can be found in Energy, Fins, Indu, ...

Fixed Income and Central Bank Sentiment - Japanese government bond yields declined as market expectations for an interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan cooled, with the 30-year JGB yield falling 4.5 basis points to 3.44% and the 2-year yield dropping 1.5 basis points to 1.25% [2][9]. Corporate Activism and Leadership Shakeups - Starboard Value LP is intensifying its campaign at Tripadvisor, holding over 9% of the company and planning to nominate a majority of candidates for its eight-person board to drive operational and strategic changes [3][9]. - Thomas Pritzker has resigned as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels following reports of his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, marking a significant leadership change as the company navigates a competitive post-pandemic environment [4][9]. Commodities and Energy Markets - The commodities sector saw volatility, particularly in precious metals, with gold prices falling over 1% to $4,922.09/oz and silver dropping more than 3% to $73.82/oz, indicating a shift in investor sentiment [6][9]. - The energy market experienced a modest recovery, with WTI crude futures rising more than 1%, suggesting renewed buyer interest and stabilizing demand [7][9]. Technology and Geopolitics - A report indicates that non-listed firms now account for nearly 70% of financial AI patent applications, with analysts warning that China's advancements in AI could lead to a "global tech shock," challenging U.S. technological dominance [8][9]. Trade and Diplomacy - Japan's transport ministry announced it will ease regulations for importing U.S.-made cars to reduce trade friction, and plans to send a special envoy to the first Board of Peace meeting regarding Gaza, reflecting Japan's efforts to balance domestic economic interests with international commitments [10]. Alternative Assets - The collectibles market achieved a milestone with a Pokemon card selling for a record $16.49 million at auction, highlighting the strength and high valuations in the alternative asset market [11].

Midday Market Momentum and Holiday SentimentWhile the physical trading floors of the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq are silent today, Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of the Presidents' Day federal holiday, the underlying market momentum remains decidedly active. In holiday-thinned electronic trading, U.S. stock futures have shown a positive bias throughout the midday period. As of 11:30 AM ET, S&P 500 (SPX) futures were edging higher by approximately 0.4%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average ...

Key Takeaways EXPE reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $3.78, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.29%.EXPE saw B2B gross bookings surge 24% to $8.66B, driving strong revenue growth.EXPE's advertising revenues rose 19% as active partners hit a record high.Expedia Group (EXPE) reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted EPS of $3.78, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.29% and increased 58% year over year.Revenues of $3.55 billion beat the consensus mark by 4.22% and increased 11.4% year over year.The compan ...