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Market Reopening
Standard trading resumes at 9:30 a.m. ET; settlement cycles resume.
Presidents Day
Federal holiday; all major U.S. exchanges and banks closed for the day.
Market Close
U.S. markets finished the week; last full trading session before the holiday.
Q4 Earnings Release
Walmart reports solid holiday results but issues a cautious forecast for the upcoming fiscal year.
Trillion-Dollar Milestone
Walmart's market capitalization officially crosses the $1 trillion threshold.
Leadership Transition
John Furner ascends to the role of CEO, succeeding the previous administration.
Exchange Migration
Walmart moves its stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq.
A new analysis from the CEPR highlights the widening venture capital gap between Europe and the United States, driven by regulatory fragmentation and a lack of institutional investment. The report warns that without a unified Capital Markets Union, Europe risks losing its most promising technology firms to foreign markets and acquisitions.
Walmart's latest earnings report highlights a strategic pivot toward AI-driven efficiency and e-commerce growth, following its historic $1 trillion valuation. Despite a cautious near-term forecast, the retail giant's leadership is doubling down on technology to compete with digital-native rivals like Amazon.
Global-e and Fiverr reported robust 2025 performance, signaling a sustained recovery in cross-border e-commerce and the freelance economy. While Global-e achieved record-breaking results, Fiverr's 10.1% revenue growth to $430.9 million underscores a strategic shift toward disciplined execution and profitability.
The S&P 500 is struggling to maintain positive momentum in mid-February 2026, with major indices testing key resistance levels amid a shifting macroeconomic landscape. Following a transformative 2025 for digital assets, institutional focus is now pivoting toward ETF stability and the impact of broader market volatility on tech-heavy portfolios.
Beta Bionics and NeoGenomics posted strong Q4 2025 results driven by automated insulin delivery and oncology diagnostics, respectively. Meanwhile, SSR Mining focused on operational stabilization and cost discipline following a volatile fiscal year for precious metals.
The Q4 2025 earnings reports from Hillman Solutions, Seanergy Maritime, and Waystar Holding reveal a complex but stabilizing macroeconomic landscape. While Hillman navigates retail hardware demand, Seanergy capitalizes on dry bulk volatility and Waystar expands its healthcare fintech footprint through AI-driven automation.
U.S. equity and bond markets are closed today, February 16, 2026, as the nation observes Presidents Day. The closure extends to the Federal Reserve and most commercial banking institutions, shifting financial activity to digital platforms and international exchanges.