Why is the stock market closed today?
Each year, Americans mark George Washington’s birthday on the third Monday in February. In 2026, the observance falls on Monday, February 16.
The holiday was originally established to honor Washington, the nation’s first president. His birthday was designated a federal holiday in 1885. After the Uniform Monday Holiday Act took effect in 1971,
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Major banks across the country, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Chase, Capital One, CitiBank and others, are closed for in-person services. While branches are not operating, ATMs, online banking platforms and mobile banking applications remain functional. Financial markets are also observing the holiday. Both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq remain closed throughout Monday.
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Read MoreShould You Buy Apple Stock While It's Under $270?
Strong iPhone sales propelled financial results in the latest fiscal quarter.
Apple (AAPL 2.20%) is posting strong growth these days. Revenue climbed 15.7% year over year in Q1 2026 (ended Dec. 27).
Credit goes to robust demand for the iPhone 17 lineup.
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Read MoreBetter Buy for 2026: This Emerging Tech Stock or the Market Leader?
UiPath looks like a better buy than market leader Palantir Technologies.
When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) orchestration, Palantir Technologies (PLTR +1.77%) has become the clear market leader. The company experienced tremendous growth as its AI platform became one of the best tools to unlock the potential of AI models to solve real-world problems in mission-critical settings.
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Read MoreTesla Stock Is Riding Robotaxi Optimism, but Is It Overvalued?
In the face of collapsing car sales, Tesla TSLA stock has remained elevated into early 2026 on investor expectations that the company’s robotaxi ambitions will succeed. But ahead of Tesla’s fourth-quarter earnings release, Morningstar sees the stock as overvalued. In the longer term, how big are the risks if robotaxis and humanoid robots don’t pan out?
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How a 2nd Trump Presidency Will Affect Markets?
A second Trump presidency may have broad-reaching implications for the stock market, influenced by a mix of tax and economic strategies as well as geopolitical implications.
In his first-term, Trump oversaw significant corporate tax cuts, which boosted corporate earnings and stock prices. A second term is likely to continue or expand these tax policies,
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2 Billionaires Buy This Former Out-Of-Favor Bank, Why?
As recently as 2020, few analysts could have predicted that Stanley Druckenmiller, a billionaire who used to manage Quantum Fund with George Soros, would invest in Citigroup, a multinational banking company with a reputation for mismanaging funds and contributing to the Great Recession.
Despite those facts, Druckenmiller’s firm, Duquesne Family Office, bought more than 327,000 shares in Citigroup last quarter.
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MAJOR ALERT: Within 7 Days, Market Plunges?
There’s blood in the water and a shark has sniffed it out and is swimming furiously to capture some some pounds of flesh.
What are we talking about?
A major bet was placed by one of Wall Street’s iconic traders betting that by Friday, February 17, the market would fall,
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