WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark decision that could redefine the backbone of America’s critical infrastructure, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously on February 18, 2026, to approve the expansion of the 900 MHz broadband segment. This regulatory pivot, shifting the available spectrum from a 6 MHz to
For over two years, the story of the American stock market was a tale of two economies: the "Magnificent Seven" tech giants sprinting ahead on the fumes of artificial intelligence hype, and the remaining 493 companies in the S&P 500 largely treading water. However, as of February 20, 2026,
As the February 2026 earnings season draws to a close, the narrative dominating Wall Street is one of remarkable corporate resilience. Despite lingering concerns regarding high interest rates and geopolitical shifts, the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) has delivered its fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit earnings growth. This streak of
Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: HON) currently finds itself at a critical juncture. For years, the company was hailed as the "gold standard" of the multi-industry model, but in recent years, investors have demanded more focus and less complexity. Today, Honeywell is responding with a radical "simplification" strategy. The company is actively spinning off its major [...]
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The United States manufacturing sector, long written off by skeptics as a casualty of high interest rates and global trade volatility, has roared back to life in early 2026. Fresh data released this week shows that manufacturing output rose by a surprising 0.7% in January, more than doubling consensus
The United States industrial sector delivered a powerful opening statement for 2026, as fresh data reveals an unexpected surge in domestic production and manufacturing. According to the Federal Reserve’s latest report released mid-February, total industrial production climbed 0.7% in January, a figure that significantly outpaced the consensus Wall
The U.S. Department of Commerce released its highly anticipated Durable Goods Orders report on February 18, 2026, revealing a striking divergence in the American industrial sector. While the headline figure showed a contraction due to the inherent volatility of the aerospace industry, the "core" measures of manufacturing health painted
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a powerful display of economic resilience that has caught Wall Street off guard, U.S. industrial production and manufacturing output surged in January 2026, significantly exceeding economist forecasts. Data released by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, revealed that total industrial production rose by
NEW YORK — The New York manufacturing sector continues to defy gravity in early 2026. According to the Empire State Manufacturing Survey released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, industrial activity in the state posted a reading of 7.1 for February. While this marks a minor step back
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It looked like Shopify's stock was headed for a great day when it reported earnings, only for the stock to give up all its gains and then some when management started talking on the conference call.
The revised range suggests growth of roughly 27% to 33% above prior guidance, with the midpoint implying a whopping year-over-year surge of about 1,300%.
Portland General Electric is acquiring key Washington electricity assets from PacifiCorp and expects the transaction to be earnings accretive in the first full year after closing.
In late January 2026, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) once again silenced skeptics by reporting a record-shattering $143.8 billion in quarterly revenue, marking its most successful holiday season in history. This milestone, driven by a massive "AI supercycle" for the iPhone 17 and a burgeoning high-margin services business, has propelled
