As the curtain closed on a record-breaking 2025 for retail participation in the financial markets, top executives at two of the industry's most prominent platforms—Robinhood and Reddit—orchestrated a massive wave of stock divestments. Throughout December, a flurry of Form 4 filings revealed that chief legal officers and high-ranking
The start of 2026 brings a nuanced sense of hope to the American middle market. According to the JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) 2026 Business Leaders Outlook survey released today, January 7, 2026, U.S. midsize business leaders are entering the new year with a sentiment best described as "cautious
The ISM services index hit a 14-month high with surging output, orders, and employment, but this contradicts the relative softness seen in other business surveys.
As the calendar turns to early 2026, the "deal desert" that parched Wall Street for much of the early 2020s has officially been declared a relic of the past. At the center of this financial oasis stands Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), which has emerged from a grueling two-year restructuring program
In a sobering start to the 2026 calendar year, Apogee Enterprises (NASDAQ: APOG) reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings that fell short of Wall Street expectations, sending shares tumbling and highlighting the persistent fragility of the non-residential construction market. While the company managed a modest 2.1% increase in total revenue,
JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) is launching JPM Coin on the Canton Network, marking the deposit token’s second deployment on a permissionless blockchain after going li
As of January 7, 2026, the private equity industry is grappling with a "liquidity reckoning" that has fundamentally altered the landscape of alternative investments. After a decade of rapid expansion fueled by ultra-low interest rates, the sector is now facing a massive backlog of unrealized assets, record-low distributions, and a
On January 7, 2026, the global commodities market witnessed a sharp reversal in the blistering rally of precious and industrial metals, providing a stark contrast to a stock market that continues to defy gravity. Silver, which had been the star performer of 2025, slipped toward the $70 per ounce mark,
In a landmark year for active management, Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) has released its comprehensive 2025 year-end report, revealing that the hedge fund industry staged a dramatic comeback, delivering widespread double-digit gains that haven’t been seen at this scale in nearly a decade. The report, which analyzes performance data
The first trading week of 2026 has been defined by a seismic shift in the global energy landscape. Following the dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces on January 3, 2026, and the subsequent announcement of the "Oil for Benefit" agreement, U.S. energy stocks have staged a
Shares of MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) experienced a significant double-digit jump during early trading on January 7, 2026, as Bitcoin (BTC) aggressively tested the $90,000 to $91,000 price levels. This surge reinforces the company's position as a high-beta play on the world’s largest cryptocurrency, coming at a time
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 240 points on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, as investors grappled with a jarring contradiction in economic data and a major geopolitical shift in South America. While the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported a stronger-than-expected expansion in the services sector, a disappointing private payrolls
In a move that has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, President Trump has announced a landmark "Reconstruction Deal" to reroute millions of barrels of Venezuelan crude oil directly to the United States. Following the dramatic extradition of Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, the administration has moved with lightning
The U.S. labor market narrowly avoided a second consecutive month of contraction in December 2025, according to the ADP National Employment Report released on the morning of January 7, 2026. Private employers added a modest 41,000 jobs, a figure that—while slightly below the consensus estimate of 48,
The U.S. stock market entered uncharted territory on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average both climbed to fresh all-time intraday highs. Driven by a potent combination of cooling inflation data, a surprise resilience in the labor market, and a geopolitical
5 of 6 AI-semiconductor sub-segments gained an average 45% in 2025. This article outlines each segment’s focus, overall performance, and the results of its key constituents.
Shares of glass and windows manufacturer Tecnoglass (NYSE:TGLS)
fell 5.5% in the morning session after its competitor, Apogee Enterprises (APOG), reported disappointing third-quarter results and cut its full-year financial outlook.
Shares of government services provider Maximus (NYSE:MMS) jumped 3.2% in the morning session after its Board of Directors approved a 10% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.33 per share.
Shares of global pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY)
jumped 3.3% in the morning session after the company announced a partnership to develop a new oral obesity drug and was reported to be in advanced talks to acquire Ventyx Biosciences for over $1 billion.
Shares of real estate technology company Compass (NYSE:COMP) jumped 12.4% in the morning session after its planned merger with Anywhere Real Estate cleared a significant regulatory hurdle, overshadowing news of a large debt offering.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB)
fell 2% in the morning session after a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission revealed a significant stock sale by the company's Chief Commercial Officer, Frank Klein.
Shares of grocery retailer Albertsons (NYSE:ACI) fell 7.6% in the morning session after the company reported its third-quarter 2025 results, which featured a mixed financial outlook for the full year.
Shares of agricultural and farm machinery company Titan (NSYE:TWI)
fell 2% in the morning session after reports indicated negative insider sentiment, driven by significant open-market selling from key executives.
Shares of footwear conglomerate Wolverine Worldwide (NYSE:WWW)
fell 7.2% in the morning session after Piper Sandler downgraded the stock from Overweight to Neutral and lowered its price target.
Shares of footwear company Crocs (NASDAQ:CROX)
fell 4.8% in the morning session after Baird downgraded the stock from 'Outperform' to 'Neutral', citing valuation concerns.
Shares of carbonate fuel cell technology developer FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL)
fell 8.1% in the morning session after the company announced it had terminated its Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Joshua Dolger, without cause. The termination was effective January 6, 2026. FuelCell's board moved quickly to name a replacement, appointing Amanda J. Schreiber to the same roles, starting on January 12, 2026. Sudden changes in key leadership, especially an executive termination described as being "without cause," can create uncertainty for investors regarding a company's internal stability and direction. The market's reaction suggested concern over the unexpected management shuffle.
Shares of tanking company Scorpio Tankers (NYSE:STNG) jumped 5% in the morning session after analyst sentiment turned bullish as the company was seen as well-positioned to gain from an expected rise in product tanker rates.
