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Supreme Court Prepares Landmark Ruling on Executive Trade Authority: Tech, Autos, and Retail Brace for Volatility
As the calendar turns to early February 2026, the global financial community is fixated on 1 First Street NE, Washington, D.C. The Supreme Court of the United States is expected to issue a final ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, a consolidated case that challenges the legality of
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
The Great Sector Rotation of 2026: Why Capital is Fleeing AI Tech for the 'Old Economy'
The U.S. stock market is currently witnessing a tectonic shift in capital allocation as the "AI hype cycle" of the early 2020s gives way to the "Physical Reality" of 2026. In the first five weeks of the year, a massive sector rotation has seen billions of dollars exit high-multiple
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
Uber Shares Drop 5.2% Following Earnings Report: Growth Fears and Revenue Miss Reality Check
SAN FRANCISCO – Shares of Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) fell 5.2% in early trading on February 5, 2026, following the release of its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results. Despite reaching record trip volumes and reporting a nominal beat on top-line revenue, the ride-hailing giant failed to convince investors that its
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
The Return of the Giants: Private Equity Mega-Deals Surge in Early 2026
The "Great Hesitation" in global finance has officially come to an end. In the opening weeks of 2026, the private equity landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation, shifting from two years of defensive posturing to a full-scale dealmaking renaissance. Driven by a record-shattering $2 trillion in "dry powder" and a
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
Wall Street’s Final Frontier: CME Group to Launch 24/7 Futures for Cardano, Chainlink, and Polkadot
In a move that signals the complete integration of digital assets into the global financial architecture, CME Group (NASDAQ: CME) has announced the expansion of its cryptocurrency derivatives suite to include Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Polkadot (DOT). The launch, set to take place on February 9, 2026, is paired
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
Brookfield’s $1.2 Billion Acquisition of Peakstone Realty Trust: A Catalyst for the CRE M&A Revival
In a move that has sent ripples through the commercial real estate (CRE) sector, global investment giant Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM)—and its parent Brookfield Corporation (NYSE: BN)—announced a definitive agreement to acquire Peakstone Realty Trust (NYSE: PKST) for approximately $1.2 billion. The deal, priced at $21.
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
The AI Sovereign: Palantir Rockets as Q4 Results Confirm Its Dominance in the Enterprise AI Era
In a market currently defined by the "Great Recalibration"—where investors have traded blind optimism for a ruthless demand for profitability—Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) has emerged as the undisputed titan of the enterprise AI landscape. On February 2, 2026, the Denver-based software giant released a fourth-quarter 2025 earnings
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
Amazon Eyes Historic $700 Billion Revenue Milestone as Technical Indicators Turn Bullish Ahead of Q4 Earnings
As the financial world turns its gaze toward Seattle, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is prepared to pull back the curtain on its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results this afternoon, February 5, 2026. The report comes at a pivotal moment for the tech giant, which has spent the last year navigating
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
NVDA at the Rubicon: Can the $180 Support Level Save the Tech Sector?
As of February 5, 2026, the financial world has its eyes fixed on a single number: $180. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), the undisputed heavyweight champion of the artificial intelligence era, is currently testing this critical psychological and technical support level. After a period of "coiling" price action that defined the
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
The Midas Meltdown: Global Markets Shaken as Precious Metals Erase $7 Trillion in Unprecedented Flash Crash
NEW YORK — The global financial landscape has been fundamentally altered in the span of 36 hours as a historic "flash crash" in the precious metals sector wiped out nearly $7 trillion in market value. Gold and silver, which had enjoyed a multi-year bull run fueled by geopolitical tensions and inflationary
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
The AI Reality Check: Microsoft Shares Tumble as Azure Growth Hits ‘Infrastructure Wall’
Microsoft Corp. ((NASDAQ: MSFT)) saw its market valuation suffer a historic blow following its latest earnings report for the period ending December 31, 2025 (Calendar Q4), as investors pivoted from rewarding artificial intelligence (AI) potential to demanding immediate, tangible returns. Despite reporting headline revenue and earnings that exceeded analyst consensus,
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
Ciena’s AI-Driven Return: Networking Giant to Join S&P 500 Benchmark
In a move signaling the stock market’s continued embrace of the artificial intelligence infrastructure trade, S&P Dow Jones Indices announced late Wednesday that Ciena Corporation (NYSE: CIEN) will join the S&P 500 benchmark. The inclusion, effective before the opening of trading on Monday, February 9, 2026, marks
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
Mineral Walls: Rare Earth Stocks Slump as U.S. Unveils 'Tariff Floor' to Counter Chinese Dominance
In a move that has sent shockwaves through global commodities markets, rare earth and critical materials stocks suffered a sharp sell-off this week following the U.S. administration's announcement of a "tariff floor" policy. The new regulatory framework, unveiled by Vice President J.D. Vance during a Critical Minerals Ministerial
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
Healthcare Titans Propel Dow to Record Highs as GLP-1 Sales Spark Major Market Rotation
As the first week of February 2026 unfolds, a dramatic shift in investor sentiment has split the U.S. stock market. While technology and artificial intelligence stocks have faced a sharp pullback, the healthcare sector has emerged as the market's primary engine of growth. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
AMD Shares Plummet 17%: The 2026 AI Outlook and the End of the Hype Phase
The high-octane momentum of the artificial intelligence sector hit a significant wall on February 4, 2026, as Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) saw its stock price plummet by 17.3%. The sell-off, which erased more than $560 billion in market capitalization in a single trading session, came despite the company
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
The $180 Billion Gamble: Alphabet’s Massive 2026 Spending Spree Ignites Investor Fear and Supply Chain Fever
Despite delivering a resounding earnings beat for the final quarter of 2025, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has sent shockwaves through the financial markets by signaling an unprecedented capital expenditure plan for 2026. The tech giant announced on February 4, 2026, that it intends to spend between $175 billion and $185
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
The Warsh Era Begins: A Hawkish Pivot at the Federal Reserve Triggers Global Market Revaluation
In a move that has fundamentally reshaped the outlook for global monetary policy, President Donald Trump officially nominated Kevin Warsh on January 30, 2026, to succeed Jerome Powell as the 17th Chair of the Federal Reserve. The announcement has sent immediate shockwaves through the financial system, ending months of speculation
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
The 4.20% Breakout: Treasury Yields Surge as Tech Stocks Shudder and Fed Policy Shifts
The era of easy-money optimism faced a stark reality check this week as the benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury yield surged past the critical 4.20% technical resistance level, reaching heights not seen since the volatility of late 2024. This breakout, which saw yields climb as high as 4.29%
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
The Great Divide: Magnificent Seven Outpace S&P 493 in Earnings Race, But a 2026 Pivot Looms
As the final results of the Q4 2025 earnings season trickle in this February 5, 2026, the Wall Street narrative remains dominated by a familiar story: a two-speed economy. The "Magnificent Seven" tech giants continue to power the broader market higher, while the rest of the S&P 500 struggles
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
Wall Street Braces for High-Stakes Financial Kickoff: Can Major Bank Earnings Sustain the Bull Market?
The second phase of the Q4 earnings season officially moves into high gear this Tuesday, February 10, 2026, as a critical cohort of financial institutions and market infrastructure giants prepare to release their results. While the initial wave of money-center banks in January provided a glimpse into corporate health, this
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
The Great Reopening: How Oil Giants are Winning the Race to Rebuild Venezuela’s Energy Crown
The landscape of global energy has shifted dramatically in the opening weeks of 2026. Following a series of tectonic geopolitical maneuvers by the second Trump administration, the long-dormant Venezuelan oil sector is being forcefully integrated back into the Western financial fold. After years of decay and "maximum pressure" sanctions that
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
Copper Cracks Under Pressure: Industrial Metal Slides Below $13,000 as Trade Tensions Chill Global Markets
The long-standing "copper supercycle" narrative faced a stark reality check this week as benchmark prices for the red metal plummeted below the critical psychological threshold of $13,000 per metric ton. On the London Metal Exchange (LME), three-month copper futures tumbled to a low of $12,650, marking a significant
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
Bullish Stampede: Livestock Futures Surge Toward Record Highs
As of February 5, 2026, the U.S. livestock market is witnessing an extraordinary surge in momentum, with both cattle and hog futures barreling toward contract highs. Driven by a combination of generational supply shortages in the beef sector and a massive influx of speculative capital, the protein complex has
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
Global Dairy Market Surges as GDT Auction Records 6.7% Jump, Fueling 2026 Commodity Rally
The global dairy industry is experiencing its most significant bullish shock in years, punctuated by a massive 6.7% leap in the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index during the February 3, 2026, auction. This surge has sent shockwaves through milk futures markets, signaling a "genuine reset" for a sector
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
Crude Oil Surges to Six-Month Highs of $72 as U.S.-Iran Nuclear Standoff Intensifies
February 5, 2026 — Global energy markets are on edge this week as Brent crude oil prices breached the critical $72 per barrel threshold, marking a six-month high. The rally, which has seen prices climb nearly 12% since the start of the year, is being fueled by a rapidly expanding geopolitical
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
American Harvests Feed the World: U.S. Corn Exports Surge 33% Amid Global Trade Realignment
The United States agricultural sector is witnessing a historic resurgence in international demand, with corn export volumes skyrocketing by 33% over the past year. Driven by a record-breaking 17.02 billion bushel harvest in late 2025, American growers are successfully reclaiming global market share, navigating a complex landscape of shifting
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
USDA Unveils $100 Million 'Grand Challenge' to Thwart Flesh-Eating Screwworm as Threat Reaches U.S. Border
In a decisive move to protect the nation’s multi-billion dollar livestock industry, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced today, February 5, 2026, the launch of a $100 million "New World Screwworm Grand Challenge." The federal initiative is designed to spur rapid innovation in the detection, containment, and
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
The Warsh Shock: Gold Plummets as Markets Pivot Toward a Hard-Money Future
The global gold market witnessed a sharp correction today, with spot prices tumbling 3.5%—a decline of approximately $100—to settle near the $4,917 per ounce mark. This sudden retreat follows a period of historic, almost parabolic growth that saw the precious metal scale heights once thought unreachable.
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
Silver Market Meltdown: 17% Flash Crash Erases Recovery as Liquidity Evaporates
The silver market was plunged into chaos during the Asian trading session on Thursday, February 5, 2026, as spot prices suffered a staggering 17% collapse. The sudden rout effectively wiped out a fragile two-day recovery and sent shockwaves through the broader commodities sector. After briefly flickering above the psychologically significant
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
Golden Harvest: Soybean Futures Skyrocket as Trump Announces Landmark 20 Million Ton Deal with Xi
The global agricultural market experienced a seismic shift this week as soybean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade witnessed a massive surge, gapping higher by nearly 50 cents in a technical breakout. The catalyst for the rally was a high-stakes social media announcement from President Donald Trump, who detailed
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
The Great Precious Metals Divorce: Gold Gains $2.6 Billion as Silver Reels from Historic 26% Crash
The opening month of 2026 has etched a stark divide into the precious metals market, characterized by a massive migration of capital from high-octane speculation to traditional safe havens. In January, the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE Arca: GLD) attracted a staggering $2.6 billion in net inflows, while the iShares
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
Silver’s Strategic Shift: USGS Designation and a Massive Supply Deficit Reshape the Precious Metals Landscape
As of early February 2026, the global silver market has officially transitioned from a speculative precious metal into one of the world's most vital industrial commodities. Following a landmark decision by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to add silver to its Critical Minerals List (CML), the metal has gained
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
Newmont’s 2026 ‘Fortress’ Balance Sheet: Retiring $2 Billion in Debt as Ahafo North Powers Global Margin Expansion
As the gold market navigates a historic and volatile cycle in early 2026, Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) has emerged as a paragon of operational discipline. The Denver-based mining giant recently announced it has successfully retired $2 billion in debt, bringing the company to a near-zero net debt position. This financial
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
Barrick Gold Shatters Records with 140% Dividend Hike as Dual-Commodity Strategy Ignites Growth
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the mining sector, Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD) announced a staggering 140% increase in its quarterly dividend on February 5, 2026. The gold mining giant raised its payout to $0.42 per share, a bold declaration of financial strength fueled by a historic
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
The Great Metal Meltdown: Gold and Silver Shudder in Historic $7 Trillion Market Reset
In a day that will be etched into the annals of financial history, January 30, 2026, witnessed a breathtaking collapse in the precious metals markets that has left investors reeling and analysts scrambling for historical comparisons. Gold prices, which had been buoyed by years of inflationary fears and geopolitical tension,
Via MarketMinute · February 5, 2026
The Pharma Reckoning: 2026 Earnings Unveil a New Era of 'TrumpRx' Deals and Looming Patent Cliffs
As the pharmaceutical industry enters the heart of its Q4 2025 earnings season this February 2, 2026, a clear divide has emerged between the high-flying giants of the metabolic gold rush and those struggling to navigate the steepest regulatory and patent hurdles in a generation. With major reports from Eli
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
Schwab Defies "Cash Sorting" Shadows with Record Performance and Strategic Leadership Pivot
The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW:NYSE) has officially turned the page on the era of regional banking anxiety and "cash sorting" that defined its recent history. Following its comprehensive earnings summary and a major leadership restructuring announcement on January 30, 2026, the financial services giant demonstrated a robust recovery, posting
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
Microsoft’s AI Reckoning: Record Revenues Overshadowed by Massive CapEx and Market Skepticism
As of February 2, 2026, the technology sector is still reeling from what market analysts are calling the "Great AI Reset." Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), long the standard-bearer for the generative AI revolution, recently reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results that, while superficially strong, triggered a massive sell-off. The immediate implication for
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
Manufacturing Momentum: US Factory Orders Defy Headwinds with 1.7% Growth Signal
The U.S. manufacturing sector received a significant shot of confidence on January 29, 2026, as the Census Bureau released data for November 2025 showing a robust 1.7% rise in factory orders. This increase, which met and in some segments exceeded analyst expectations, suggests that the American industrial base
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
US Trade Deficit Widens to -$56.8 Billion: A Surprise Drag on GDP Amid AI Infrastructure Surge
The U.S. economy faced a sobering reality check last week as the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released a trade report on January 29, 2026, revealing a deficit that widened far beyond initial expectations. While economists had penciled in a consensus forecast of -$43.4 billion, the final
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
The February Massacre: Gold and Silver Plummet as ‘Warsh Surprise’ and Margin Hikes End the Precious Metals Super-Cycle
The global financial markets were rocked on February 2, 2026, as a historic "parabolic" rally in precious metals came to a violent and sudden end. Gold, which had shattered records to reach a peak of over $5,600 an ounce in late January, experienced a breathtaking $1,000-per-ounce collapse, while
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
The Sound of Silence: Revolution Medicines Plummets 17% as M&A Hopes Evaporate
The high-stakes world of biotechnology faced a jarring reality check on January 26, 2026, as shares of Revolution Medicines (Nasdaq: RVMD) cratered by 17%. The sharp decline came as the speculative fervor surrounding a potential multi-billion-dollar acquisition of the company began to dissolve, leaving investors to grapple with a "news
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
Management Turmoil at The Trade Desk: CFO Termination Sparks Investor Panic as Stock Hits 52-Week Low
The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) finds itself in the crosshairs of a leadership crisis following the sudden and jarring termination of Chief Financial Officer Alexander Kayyal on January 26, 2026. The move, which comes just five months after Kayyal assumed the role, has rattled the nerves of institutional investors and
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
Markets Reeling as Treasury Yields Skyrocket Following Shock Manufacturing Data and Fed Leadership Shakeup
The U.S. Treasury market experienced a seismic shift on February 2, 2026, as yields on long-term government debt surged to levels not seen in months. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed sharply to 4.276%, while the 30-year yield hit a staggering 4.907%. This "bear steepening" of the yield
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
The Silicon Ceiling: Ominous Technical Signals Flash Red for Micron as AI Supercycle Hits Resistance
As of February 2, 2026, the meteoric rise of the semiconductor sector is facing its most rigorous stress test yet. After a historic 2025 that saw valuations double for many industry leaders, the technical chart for Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) has begun flashing a series of "ominous signals" that
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
ServiceNow’s AI Surge Meets Market Gravity: Resilience and Record Growth in Q4 Earnings
On January 29, 2026, ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) delivered a fourth-quarter earnings report that arguably represented one of the most significant "beat and raise" performances in the enterprise software sector this decade. Despite the company surpassing analyst expectations across every key financial metric and raising its outlook for the coming year,
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
Mastercard's 2026 Earnings: Growth Surges as Digital Payments Enter a New Era
On January 29, 2026, Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:MA) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results that comfortably surpassed Wall Street expectations, signaling that the global consumer remains remarkably resilient despite years of inflationary pressure. The company posted net revenue of $8.8 billion for the quarter, an 18% increase over
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
Visa Q1 2026 Earnings: Resilient Consumer Spending and Digital Innovation Drive Growth
The global payments landscape showed remarkable durability in the face of shifting macroeconomic winds as Visa (NYSE: V) reported its fiscal first-quarter 2026 earnings. Surpassing Wall Street expectations, the payment giant demonstrated that even as service-sector inflation remains "sticky" and geopolitical trade tensions introduce new variables like tariffs, the consumer's
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
SoFi Surpasses $1 Billion Revenue Milestone: Record Loan Volume and AI Innovation Drive Breakout 2026 Earnings
In a landmark moment for the digital banking sector, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) reported record-breaking fourth-quarter 2025 financial results on January 30, 2026, officially crossing the $1 billion quarterly revenue threshold for the first time in company history. The results, which far exceeded analyst expectations, were powered by a massive
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
The Engineering Era Ends: Verizon Pivot Signals New Fiscal Discipline as Capex Slashing Ignites Stock Surge
On January 30, 2026, Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) delivered an earnings report that fundamentally redefined the company’s identity for the first time in over a decade. After years of positioning itself as the "gold standard" of network engineering, the telecom giant officially declared an end to the "heavy building"
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
Apple’s Record-Shattering Q1 2026: Why the ‘Prolific Quarter’ is Just the Beginning of a New Growth Era
On January 30, 2026, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) silenced the skeptics of the "AI gap" by reporting a fiscal first-quarter performance that exceeded even the most bullish expectations. The Cupertino giant posted a record-shattering $143.8 billion in revenue, a 16% year-over-year increase, driven primarily by an unprecedented "AI Supercycle"
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
Execution Excellence: ExxonMobil Shatters Production Records and Accelerates 2030 Targets
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) reported a blockbuster fourth-quarter earnings result on February 2, 2026, marking a historic year of operational milestones and financial dominance. The energy titan delivered an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.71, surpassing Wall Street’s consensus of $1.68, even as global energy
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
Labor Market Resilience Meets Productivity Boom: Assessing the Fed’s Next Move After Jobless Claims Rise
The U.S. labor market showed signs of a subtle shift last week as initial jobless claims ticked upward, providing a nuanced backdrop for a Federal Reserve that remains in a "wait-and-see" posture. On January 29, 2026, the Department of Labor reported that initial filings for unemployment benefits rose to
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
The Great Cool-Down: U.S. Labor Market Stumbles with Just 50,000 Jobs Added in December
The U.S. labor market has officially entered a deep freeze, sending ripples of concern through Wall Street and Washington alike. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released in early January 2026, the economy added a mere 50,000 nonfarm payrolls in December—a figure
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
The Great Pause: Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Amid "Great Rotation" and Labor Market Cooling
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On January 28, 2026, the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) concluded its first meeting of the year with a widely anticipated decision to maintain the federal funds rate at a target range of 3.5% to 3.75%. This "strategic pause" follows a rapid sequence
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
Sterling Resilient as Bank of England Pivots Toward Dovish Easing Cycle
The Bank of England’s decision to maintain a dovish trajectory, highlighted by its recent interest rate cut and signaling of further easing, has sent ripples through the global financial markets. As the United Kingdom navigates a cooling economy and sticky inflation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has orchestrated a
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
The Magnificent Mismatch: Tesla Stumbles as AI Giants Propel Markets to Record Highs
On February 10, 2025, the narrative of the "Magnificent Seven" faced its most significant stress test to date. While the broader technology sector enjoyed a robust rally fueled by artificial intelligence optimism and strong corporate earnings, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) emerged as the glaring outlier. The electric vehicle pioneer saw its
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
Bitcoin’s $97,000 Ceiling: The Intersection of Trade Wars and Fed Shifts
On February 10, 2025, the digital asset market reached a fever pitch as Bitcoin teased the historic $100,000 milestone, only to be met with a bruising collision of geopolitical and macroeconomic forces. As the premier cryptocurrency churned violently around the $97,000 level, a series of aggressive U.S.
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
The 3% Barrier: Markets Brace for Pivotal January CPI as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Fade
As the financial world turns its gaze toward Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the release of the January Consumer Price Index (CPI) report looms as the most consequential data point of the year so far. For investors and Federal Reserve watchers, the report represents a moment of truth: is inflation continuing
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
The Musk Convergence: SpaceX and xAI Target "Orbital Compute" Merger
As of early February 2026, the technology and financial sectors are bracing for what could be the most significant corporate consolidation of the decade. Recent reports indicate that Elon Musk is in advanced discussions to merge his private aerospace giant, SpaceX, with his artificial intelligence venture, xAI. This potential "super-merger"
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
The Warsh Shock: Silver Plummets 30% as Fed Nomination Triggers Historic Metals Liquidation
NEW YORK — The global precious metals market is reeling this morning from a "six-sigma" volatility event that has erased trillions in paper wealth over the last 72 hours. Following the formal nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve on Friday, January 30, 2026, silver experienced
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
The Warsh Era Begins: Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh to Lead the Federal Reserve Amid Market Volatility
In a move that signals a seismic shift in American monetary policy, President Donald Trump officially announced on January 30, 2026, his intention to nominate Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. The announcement, which came just months before Powell’s term is set to
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
The New Titan of the Delaware: Devon and Coterra Unveil $58 Billion Merger
In a move that sends shockwaves through the American energy landscape, Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) and Coterra Energy (NYSE: CTRA) announced a definitive merger agreement today, February 2, 2026. The $58 billion all-stock transaction represents one of the most significant consolidations in the history of the U.S. shale industry,
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
Oracle Announces Massive $50 Billion Capital Raise to Fuel Global AI Infrastructure Dominance
AUSTIN, TX — In a move that underscores the insatiable and increasingly expensive demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) announced on Monday, February 2, 2026, a massive capital-raising plan intended to secure between $45 billion and $50 billion in gross cash proceeds over the current calendar year. The
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
Nvidia Regains Its Crown: 3% Surge Signals End of AI Volatility and Spark Infrastructure Fever
Looking back from today, February 2, 2026, the market movements of a year ago highlight a critical turning point in the artificial intelligence revolution. On February 10, 2025, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares surged nearly 3%, closing in the $133 range and effectively ending a period of intense market anxiety
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
Strategic Shield: President Trump Launches $12 Billion 'Project Vault' to Decouple U.S. Supply Chains from China
The announcement, delivered from the East Room alongside the CEOs of the nation's largest industrial titans, marks a fundamental shift in U.S. economic policy. By treating critical minerals with the same strategic gravity as crude oil, the administration intends to provide a "sovereign shock absorber" for domestic manufacturers. For
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
The $14 Billion Divestiture: Retracing TD Bank’s Strategic Exit from Charles Schwab One Year Later
Nearly one year ago, The Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE: TD) fundamentally reshaped its future by announcing the total liquidation of its 10.1% stake in The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW). On February 10, 2025, the Canadian banking giant initiated a massive sale of 184.7 million shares—a $14.6
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
ON Semiconductor Shares Plunge 8% as Automotive and Industrial Headwinds Trigger Guidance Shock
In a stark reminder of the cyclical volatility inherent in the semiconductor industry, shares of ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ: ON) tumbled more than 8% on February 10, 2025. The sell-off followed a fourth-quarter earnings report that not only missed analyst expectations but, more critically, offered a somber outlook for the first
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
Automation Rebound: Rockwell Shares Surge 12% as Industrial "Order Engine" Restarts
The industrial landscape shifted significantly on February 10, 2025, as Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) ignited a rally in the manufacturing technology sector. Shares of the Milwaukee-based giant surged more than 12% following its fiscal first-quarter earnings report, which provided the first concrete evidence that the long-anticipated "bottoming out" of the
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
Monday.com (MNDY) Shares Skyrocket 30% After Massive Earnings Beat and AI Guidance Lift
The enterprise software landscape witnessed a seismic shift exactly one year ago when monday.com (NASDAQ:MNDY) delivered a masterclass in growth and profitability. On February 10, 2025, shares of the Tel Aviv-based Work OS provider skyrocketed by more than 30% in a single trading session, closing at a then-record
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
The Streak that Defined a Tech Era: Revisiting Meta’s Historic 16-Day Rally One Year Later
The financial community is pausing to reflect on a pivotal anniversary that fundamentally reshaped the "Magnificent Seven" power dynamic. Exactly one year ago, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) concluded a record-breaking 16-session winning streak on February 10, 2025—the longest consecutive rally for any mega-cap tech stock in recent history. The
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
Golden Arches Defy Gravity: A Look Back at McDonald’s 2025 Surge
In a remarkable display of market defiance that occurred one year ago today, shares of McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) surged nearly 5% on February 10, 2025. The rally, which saw the stock climb as much as 4.8% during intraday trading, caught many analysts by surprise as it followed
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
The Great Metal Wall: Steel Stocks Surge as Trump Reinstates 25% Tariffs
One year ago today, the American industrial landscape was fundamentally reshaped by a single morning announcement from the White House. On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Proclamations 10895 and 10896, a move that sent shockwaves through global markets and sparked a massive rally in domestic steel and aluminum
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
A One-Year Retrospective: How the 2025 'Tariff Weekend' Redefined Global Trade and Reshaped Wall Street
Today, February 2, 2026, marks nearly a year since the "Tariff Weekend" of February 8–9, 2025—a moment that fundamentally shifted the landscape of international commerce and sparked a year of unprecedented market volatility. Over those two days, the second Trump administration unveiled a dual-pronged trade offensive: a universal
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026
Nasdaq Defies Tariff Tensions: Tech Giants Lead Market Rebound Amid 'Wait and See' Trade Posture
On February 10, 2025, the U.S. stock market staged a resilient recovery, shaking off a weekend of aggressive trade rhetoric from the White House. Leading the charge was the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite, which climbed 1% to close at 19,714.27. The gains signaled a collective "wait and see"
Via MarketMinute · February 2, 2026