Presidents Day holiday U.S Stock Market: Are S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, NYSE open on Monday, February 16?
S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones will not trade on Monday, as the U.S. financial markets will be closed in observance of Presidents Day. Presidents Day is a designated federal holiday hence the Wall Street and New York Stock Exchange will not do normal trading on February 16. For the year, S&P 500 is down 9.33 points, » Read more about: Presidents Day holiday U.S Stock Market: Are S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, NYSE open on Monday, February 16? »
Read MoreJPMorgan says investors looking for safety should shift into this unloved corner of the stock market
If you’re looking for a place to hide out in the stock market as AI continues to disrupt industry after industry, JPMorgan Asset Management says to look to the quality factor.
“Quality” in this case isn’t a general term of approval. Quality stocks are those with strong and consistent cash flow and earnings,
Read MoreCPI Report Live: Today's Inflation Data Was a 'Welcome Surprise'
Here’s What Economists Are Saying About the Report
February 13, 2026 09:26 AM EST
Sal Guatieri, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets Economic Research
“Although measured CPI inflation is somewhat understated because of October’s shutdown-related distortions,
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Read MoreIs the stock market open on Presidents Day 2026? Updates on NYSE, Nasdaq and more
US financial markets pause trading each year to observe federal holidays, and Presidents Day is one of them. The holiday, officially known as George Washington’s Birthday, now widely observed as a tribute to US presidents, and has been recognized federally since 1879.
Why Forum Energy Technologies Stock Is Soaring Today
This energy stock is bullish about its prospects in 2026.
Poised to end the week on a positive note, shares of Forum Energy Technologies (FET +8.32%) are ripping higher today following the company, a provider of various goods to the energy industry,
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Read MoreThe Burst
Extraordinary Buying Opportunity in Market Leader
Happy July 4th to our American readers.
PayPal has faced its fair share of difficulties but with the S&P 500 setting new all-time highs, this beaten down market leader may be on the cusp of returning to former glories.
While PayPal rode the wave of an upsurge during the pandemic lockdowns that drove contactless ordering,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Up 10x Is Palantir Still a Deal?
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) has been one of the undisputed victors in the AI boom and has defined the stock market for the past two years.
In the last 12 months alone, PLTR shares are up more than 350% on the back of rapid growth in the commercial business and tremendous investor enthusiasm for AI applications in the corporate world.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Why You MUST Own Blue-Chip Stocks
Some of the most tried and true investing strategies can make buying stocks less risky over time. Among the best strategies is blue chip investing: buying stocks of well-known companies with solid financial track records.
These stocks have several competitive advantages. While they are not immune to market downturns,