President Donald Trump has officially nominated former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve, a move that signals a seismic shift in American monetary policy. As Powell’s term approaches its May 2026 expiration, the selection of Warsh—a figure synonymous with
The Federal Reserve’s battle against inflation met a significant hurdle this morning as the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released the long-awaited Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index for December 2025. The data revealed that headline inflation rose 2.8% year-over-year, while the core PCE—the Fed’s preferred
Date: February 20, 2026 Introduction Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CCOI) stands at a critical juncture in the global telecommunications landscape. Long known as the "low-cost disruptor" of the internet transit market, the company is currently undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its 27-year history. As of February 2026, Cogent is no longer [...]
On February 20, 2026, the global agricultural landscape stands at a profound crossroads. For nearly two centuries, the name Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) has been synonymous with the raw iron of the American industrial heartland. Today, however, that iron is increasingly being replaced—or at least augmented—by silicon and satellite connectivity. Following a volatile 2024 [...]
As of February 19, 2026, the global financial landscape is grappling with a paradigm shift in the valuation of hard assets. Gold, the perennial store of value, has shattered all previous psychological and technical barriers, consolidating near the $5,000 per ounce mark after reaching a breathtaking all-time high of
In a historic milestone that has sent shockwaves through global financial markets, the price of spot gold officially breached the $5,000 per ounce mark during early morning trading on February 19, 2026. The surge represents a psychological and economic watershed moment, as the "ultimate safe haven" has nearly doubled
The U.S. economy displayed unexpected vigor this morning as the Department of Labor released the February 2026 employment figures, revealing that employers added 130,000 jobs last month. This figure dramatically outpaced the 75,000 positions anticipated by a consensus of Wall Street economists, signaling that the labor market
Larger 2026 tax refunds and stimulus from President Donald Trump's tax changes could drive a spending boost for value retailers. Bank of America highlights Burlington, Ollie's and Ross as potential beneficiaries.
In a move that signals a tectonic shift in the global telecommunications infrastructure landscape, IHS Towers (NYSE: IHS) has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by its largest shareholder, MTN Group. The deal, announced on February 17, 2026, values the tower giant at an enterprise value of approximately
The Federal Reserve has effectively tapped the brakes on market expectations for an early spring rate cut, according to the minutes from the January 27-28 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting released on February 18, 2026. While the central bank acknowledged that headline inflation has receded to 2.4% as
The U.S. financial markets witnessed a powerful midday rally on February 18, 2026, as investors aggressively rotated into cyclical sectors, fueled by a potent combination of surging Treasury yields and surprisingly robust industrial data. By the middle of the trading session, the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA: XLF)
