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DXP (NASDAQ:DXPE) Delivers Impressive Q4 CY2025
Industrial distributor DXP Enterprises (NASDAQ:DXPE) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 12% year on year to $527.4 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.39 per share was 6.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · February 25, 2026
VIX Tumbles to 19.55 as SOTU and Strong Economic Data Fuel Market Optimism
The financial markets signaled a significant shift toward stability on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, as the CBOE Volatility Index (CBOE: CBOE), commonly known as the VIX or the market's "fear gauge," plummeted 7% to close at 19.55. This retreat below the critical 20-point threshold suggests that the heightened anxiety
Via MarketMinute · February 25, 2026
Silicon Sovereignty: Bank of America Reaffirms Amazon ‘Buy’ Rating as Custom Chips Power AWS Re-Acceleration
In a resounding vote of confidence for the retail and cloud giant, Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC) has officially reiterated its "Buy" rating on Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), designating the company as a "top pick" for the 2026 fiscal year. The endorsement comes at a pivotal moment as
Via MarketMinute · February 25, 2026
Oracle’s Valuation Reset: Oppenheimer Issues Aggressive Buy Rating with $185 Target Amid "Multiple Contraction"
In a bold move that signals a potential bottom for one of the tech sector's most volatile titans, Oppenheimer has upgraded Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) to an "Outperform" rating, setting a price target of $185. The upgrade comes at a critical juncture on February 25, 2026, as the enterprise software giant
Via MarketMinute · February 25, 2026
Resilience Amid Transition: ADP Data Shows Four-Week Streak of Private Sector Gains
As the United States economy navigates a complex transition period in early 2026, new data from Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ: ADP) suggests a resilient, albeit uneven, labor market. For the fourth consecutive week, the private sector has recorded consistent job gains, signaling a potential stabilization after the volatility seen throughout
Via MarketMinute · February 25, 2026
The Honest Company (NASDAQ:HNST) Reports Q4 CY2025 In Line With Expectations But Stock Drops
Personal care company The Honest Company (NASDAQ:HNST) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales fell by 11.8% year on year to $88.04 million. Its GAAP loss of $0.21 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · February 25, 2026
The Five-Digit Milestone: Dow Jones Pierces 50,000 as Market Breadth Fuels Historic Bull Run
On February 6, 2026, the financial world witnessed a watershed moment as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) eclipsed the 50,000-point mark for the first time in its 130-year history. This monumental achievement, closing at 50,115.67, represents more than just a psychological victory; it signals a fundamental
Via MarketMinute · February 25, 2026
Northwest Pipe’s (NASDAQ:NWPX) Q4 CY2025 Sales Top Estimates
Water management company Northwest Pipe (NASDAQ:NWPX) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5% year on year to $125.6 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.93 per share was 50% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · February 25, 2026
S&P 7,000: The Historic Breach and the Great Rotation Defining the 2026 Market
NEW YORK — In a milestone that once seemed years away, the S&P 500 (NYSEARCA: SPY) has officially breached the historic 7,000 level, marking a new frontier for American equity markets. This psychological and structural barrier was finally broken in late January 2026, culminating a relentless 14-month climb from
Via MarketMinute · February 25, 2026
The Warsh Pivot: What Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair Nomination Means for Markets in 2026
The landscape of American monetary policy shifted dramatically on January 30, 2026, when President Donald Trump officially nominated Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve. This nomination, occurring just months before Powell’s term concludes in May, signals a definitive pivot from the
Via MarketMinute · February 25, 2026
Axon Enterprise Shares Soar as AI-Driven Public Safety Ecosystem Fuels Explosive 39% Revenue Growth
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Shares of Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AXON) surged more than 17% in heavy trading on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, reaching new record highs after the public safety technology giant reported fourth-quarter 2025 financial results that blew past Wall Street expectations. The company’s performance was bolstered by a staggering
Via MarketMinute · February 25, 2026
Salesforce Earnings: A High-Stakes Test for the AI-Weary Software Sector
As the closing bell rang on February 25, 2026, all eyes in the financial world turned to the headquarters of Salesforce (NYSE: CRM). The cloud giant’s Fourth Quarter 2026 earnings report, released today, arrives at a moment of existential crisis for the software industry. Following a brutal start to
Via MarketMinute · February 25, 2026
Energy Recovery (NASDAQ:ERII) Misses Q4 CY2025 Revenue Estimates, Stock Drops 18.7%
Energy recovery device manufacturer Energy Recovery (NASDAQ:ERII) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $66.87 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.53 per share was 20.9% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · February 25, 2026
Teladoc (NYSE:TDOC) Surprises With Q4 CY2025 Sales
Digital medical services platform Teladoc Health (NYSE:TDOC) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, but sales were flat year on year at $642.3 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $609 million was less impressive, coming in 3.8% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP loss of $0.14 per share was 24% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · February 25, 2026
AI Dominance: Nvidia Crushes $66 Billion Revenue Target as 'Vera Rubin' Era Begins
The global financial markets held their collective breath today as NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) released its highly anticipated fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings report. In a display of continued dominance that has silenced skeptics of an "AI bubble," the semiconductor giant reported a staggering $68.1 billion in revenue, comfortably surpassing
Via MarketMinute · February 25, 2026
NerdWallet (NASDAQ:NRDS) Reports Strong Q4 CY2025 But Stock Drops
Financial guidance platform NerdWallet (NASDAQ:NRDS) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 22.6% year on year to $225.4 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.19 per share was 8.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Via StockStory · February 25, 2026
Stock Market Crash: The Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Nowfool.com
Dividend stocks generate passive income even when the market is falling.
Via The Motley Fool · February 25, 2026
2 Ways to Invest in AI That Don’t Include Nvidia or Microsofthttps://www.fool.ca/2026/02/25/2-ways-to-invest-in-ai-that-dont-include-nvidia-or-microsoft/?source=iedfctemc0000001&utm_source=financialcontent&utm_campaign=CA_All_Articles&utm_content=Articles&utm_medium=rssfeed&lidx=0&referring_guid=933ab09e-61f2-45f5-84f2-887a5d014572
Look beyond Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Microsoft stock for more rewarding AI returns. Here's why Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock and a Canadian AI play could offer better gains
Via The Motley Fool · February 25, 2026
Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why
Shares of financial services company Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) jumped 5.9% in the afternoon session after a rally in Bitcoin renewed expectations for increased trading activity on its platform. 
Via StockStory · February 25, 2026
Strategy (MSTR) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why
Shares of bitcoin development company Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) jumped 9% in the afternoon session after a rally in the price of Bitcoin created upward pressure on the heavily shorted stock. 
Via StockStory · February 25, 2026
Why Flywire (FLYW) Stock Is Up Today
Shares of global payments company Flywire (NASDAQ:FLYW) jumped 10.1% in the afternoon session after it reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that beat Wall Street's expectations for both revenue and earnings. Revenue grew 39.7% year-over-year to $157.5 million, surpassing analyst estimates by 9.3%. The company also posted a GAAP earnings per share of $0.00, which was an upside surprise to analysts who had forecast a loss of $0.01 per share. In addition, adjusted EBITDA of $25.4 million came in nearly 10% ahead of consensus. Overall, the significant top- and bottom-line beats drove the positive investor sentiment.
Via StockStory · February 25, 2026
Evolent Health (EVH) Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know
Shares of healthcare solutions company Evolent Health (NYSE:EVH) jumped 20.7% in the afternoon session after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat expectations and provided an optimistic revenue forecast for the upcoming year. 
Via StockStory · February 25, 2026
Palantir Billionaire Peter Thiel Dumped Nvidia, Tesla, Microsoft, and Apple. What Stocks Does He Own for 2026?fool.com
His latest SEC filing reveals that the venture capitalist's hedge fund sold its entire stock portfolio last quarter.
Via The Motley Fool · February 25, 2026
Here's Why Broadcom Stock Is a Buy Before March 4fool.com
Broadcom is one of the most balanced AI stocks to buy in 2026.
Via The Motley Fool · February 25, 2026
AMD Secures Historic 6-Gigawatt AI Infrastructure Deal with Meta Platforms
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the semiconductor industry and Silicon Valley, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) have officially announced a landmark multi-year strategic partnership to deploy a staggering 6 gigawatts (GW) of AI compute capacity. This deal, valued at an estimated $100 billion over
Via MarketMinute · February 25, 2026