Good MorningMSCI’s February Quarterly Index Review on Feb. 10 added three stocks to the MSCI World Index, a move that typically triggers the "index effect" as passive funds and ETFs adjust their holdings. Those mechanical flows can lift share prices for additions and reshape sector weightings, so investors should be ready for near-term trading volatility tied to rebalancing.
Earnings season is in full swing, with several large caps reporting results and guidance this week. The market is parsing full-year and Q4 2025 numbers for clues about corporate demand and margins, and four household names reported on Feb. 9. Year-to-date, the S&P 500 has lost 0.37% percent, underscoring how much guidance, not just results, is steering sentiment.
Between index rebalances and fresh earnings, market moves are being driven by earnings forecasts and fundamental updates. Traders will be watching upcoming earnings reports and company outlooks closely for signals on whether the rally broadens or narrows. Featured: Berkshire’s new CEO has a “secret” (Ad) 
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With earnings season in full swing, investors are counting on companies’ full-year and Q4 2025 financials to serve as an impetus for the S&P 500, which to date has mustered a gain of just 1.22%.
But more importantly, shareholders are looking at guidance to glean clues about how their p... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Ross Givens, Director of Research at Traders Agency, is calling for gold to reach $10,000 an ounce this supercycle - and says that may be conservative. Billionaire Pierre Lassonde has argued for $19,000. Former CIA advisor Jim Rickards targets $27,000 based on a federal revaluation of the gold supply.
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Wall Street often struggles to digest complex corporate maneuvers, and Feb. 11, 2026, provided a brutal example of this dynamic. Investors in Unity Software (NYSE: U) witnessed a dramatic sell-off with the stock dropping nearly 30% to close around $20.43. This move erased months of recovery gains ... Read the Full Story |
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Equinix Inc. (NASDAQ: EQIX) stock is up more than 12% after the company reported earnings after the market closed on Feb. 11. The real estate investment trust (REIT) missed on the top and bottom lines, but it was the guidance that has investors bidding the stock higher.
Specifically, Equinix proj... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | Elon Musk quietly filed a document with the federal government tied to artificial intelligence, one of the largest markets in the world.
James Altucher, who previously flagged Nvidia in 2008 and Bitcoin in 2013, says the filing could rival Tesla, SpaceX and xAI combined.
Few investors know this filing exists, but that is expected to change quickly. | | Click here to see details on Elon Musk's newest AI filing |
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After putting up explosive gains in 2025, investors are punishing financial services stock Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) this year.
The stock has been weak in general as cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) plunge in 2026. However, Robinhood’s latest earnings report, released on Feb. 10... Read the Full Story |
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The more things change, the more things stay the same for Albemarle Corp. (NYSE: ALB) stock. That may not be much comfort for investors as the stock is down about 3% the morning after earnings. But the long-term outlook for Albemarle remains bullish, while the short-term outlook is likely to be ch... Read the Full Story |
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From Our Partners | | More than 300 years ago, Britain's currency was in crisis, with one in ten coins believed to be counterfeit. Sir Isaac Newton was called in to lead the Great Recoinage, restoring trust in British money and reshaping the nation's financial future.
Now a similar reset may be underway at the heart of the U.S. dollar. President Trump is reportedly rebuilding the monetary order beneath the dollar for the first time in 52 years, without a vote or congressional debate.
New research examines which assets could thrive and which could be left behind as this shift unfolds. | | See the full research on the dollar reset now |
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Factors are aligning that suggest Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) stock will rebound in 2026, with a 15% to 30% gain. They include technical setup, results, analyst trends, and institutional activity, collectively providing support and a tailwind for price action.
While AI is disrupting the outlook, i... Read the Full Story |
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More than just a financial check-up, earnings for companies in the healthcare sector offer a key window for investors into a firm's pipeline and development progress. Even well-established, stable firms in the healthcare space can surprise with growth upon the release of a new blockbuster drug or ... Read the Full Story |
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Exelixis Inc. (NASDAQ: EXEL) stock is down about 2% in early trading the day after the company delivered a solid, but mixed earnings report. The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of 94 cents, which was 27% above the consensus estimate and 95% higher on a year-over-year (YoY) basis.
That... Read the Full Story |
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Having already gained a reputation as one of the strongest performers of the year, Applied Materials Inc (NASDAQ: AMAT) now faces its first big test of the year. Shares are up 26% year to date and have rallied roughly 170% since last April, hitting all-time highs on what feels like a near-weekly b... Read the Full Story |
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The start of 2026 hasn't been kind to Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). Despite delivering strong Q2 FY2026 earnings, the stock is down over 16% year-to-date (YTD).
Microsoft beat on the top and bottom lines, and the company’s cloud computing revenue came in at over $50 billion. But the conventio... Read the Full Story |
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Friday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Service Corp. International engages in the provision of funeral goods and services. It operates through the Funeral and Cemetery segments. The Funeral segment offers services related to cremations, including the use of home facilities and motor vehicles, arranging and directing services, removal, preparation, embalming, memorialization, and catering. The Cemetery segment provides property interment rights, including lawn crypts, mausoleum spaces, niches, and interment options. The company was founded by Robert L. Waltrip in July 1962 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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