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A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down broad custom duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act has left open the question of who will receive any resulting refunds. More than 1,800 importers have filed claims seeking reimbursement, but downstream firms that lack importer-of-record status - including distribu…
President Donald Trump said he will pursue a more forceful tariff strategy after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against his broad tariff measures. At a briefing, he said he intends to rely on other federal authorities - citing the Trade Expansion Act and the 1974 Trade Act - to impose trade restrictions and predicted that tariff receipts would rise u…
President Donald Trump reacted strongly after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that his use of emergency powers to impose tariffs was unconstitutional. Speaking at the White House, he called the decision "deeply disappointing," said he was "absolutely ashamed" of the justices who opposed him, and warned foreign governments that they would not "be d…
Microsoft's stock has sold off sharply into technical and sentiment support. Fundamentals remain intact: $2.95T market cap, 30% ROE, $77B of free cash flow and a modest debt load. With RSI near 32 and short-interest moderate, this is a tactical long for patient traders who want defined risk and a clear thesis for recovery over the next 45 trading d…
Avidbank Holdings Inc. director Mike Rosinus sold 4,262 shares on February 19, 2026, at $29.57 per share, totaling $126,027. Post-transaction holdings include 16,680 shares held directly and 167,258 shares held indirectly through PTMR Capital Partners LP. Separately, the bank reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results showing an EPS of $0.65 on re…
Morgan Stanley updated its Banks Financials’ Finest list, identifying UniCredit S.p.A. and Huntington Bancshares as its top banking recommendations. The firm cited UniCredit’s 2026-28 business plan as a transformational shift expected to drive operating leverage, higher dividends and tangible book value growth. For Huntington, Morgan Stanley highli…
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan said monetary policy is well positioned to handle economic risks but remains wary about the path back to the Fed’s 2% inflation target. Speaking at Columbia University, she cited tariff uncertainty, upside inflation risks, and questions around the technology sector and demand-supply dynamics. Log…
The New York State Nurses Association announced a tentative contract with NewYork-Presbyterian that could conclude a six-week walkout by approximately 4,200 nurses at the hospital system. The proposed deal includes more than 12% salary increases over three years, protections for health benefits and new measures addressing the use of artificial inte…
Rogers Corp Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Michael Reed Webb sold 1,197 shares on February 19, 2026, for about $127,181 at $106.25 per share, and separately disposed of 307 shares the same day to satisfy tax withholding tied to restricted stock unit vesting at $111.11 per share. The stock has rallied over 50% in the past six…
Kirby is set to benefit from a recovery in inland barge demand, resilient coastal volumes, and rising power-generation aftermarket work. With strong free cash flow ($405.7M), a conservative balance sheet (debt/equity 0.28) and an $8M share repurchase authorization on the books, the risk/reward favors a mid-term long trade: entry $129.17, target $15…
An Illinois family-owned educational toy company that imports most of its products from China was among the first small businesses to sue over tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down those tariffs, opening the possibility that importers could receive billions in refunds, though the c…
Fitch Ratings lowered Olin Corporation's long-term issuer default rating to 'BB+' from 'BBB-' and placed the company on a Negative Outlook, also downgrading its unsecured notes to 'BB+' with an 'RR4' recovery score. Fitch affirmed the revolver and Term Loan A at 'BBB-' with an 'RR2' recovery rating, citing sustained earnings weakness, an expected 2…
KKR is marketing BMC Helix for sale, with the business drawing initial bids and advice from Jefferies. Sources say the unit could command up to $1.5 billion, based on an 8 to 10 times multiple of its reported core profit. The process comes as software valuations and deal activity are being tested by investor worries about artificial intelligence.
Moody's Ratings upgraded Hudbay Minerals' corporate family rating to Ba3 from B1 and raised several related ratings, citing significant debt reduction driven by higher copper and gold prices and solid operating performance. The ratings agency also noted liquidity strength aided by a Mitsubishi strategic investment in the Copper World project and ex…
The Trade Desk (TTD) is trading near its 52-week low after a brutal multiple contraction. Fundamentals still show double-digit growth and strong free cash flow; technicals are oversold. This trade targets a mid-term rebound as ad buyers reallocate budgets and identity solutions stabilize.
Google is engaging partners and exploring financial commitments to broaden demand for its tensor processing units (TPUs). The company is in talks to invest about $100 million in cloud-computing startup Fluidstack and has revisited internal discussions about the structure of its TPU organization, while a Google spokesperson said there are no plans t…
Donald R. Hayward, a director at Clearfield, Inc., sold 3,595 shares on February 19, 2026 for roughly $115,040. The transaction leaves him with 10,870 shares. The company reported fiscal Q1 2026 results that included a $0.04 loss per share and $34.3 million in revenue, figures that fell short of some expectations even as other metrics were describe…
S&P Global Ratings changed its outlook on Energizer Holdings Inc. to negative from stable while affirming the company's B+ issuer and debt ratings. The move reflects S&P's projection that adjusted leverage will reach about 6.3x in 2026 - above its previously expected sub-6x level and over the agency's internal downgrade threshold - and highlights o…
Gregory Sbrocco, Executive Vice President of Operations at Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (NASDAQ: WAB), completed a sale of 952 company shares on February 19, 2026, for $258.43 per share, bringing the total proceeds to $246,025. After the disposition, Sbrocco retains direct ownership of 21,159 shares. The trade occurred as WAB shares tra…
The Hartford (HIG) delivered another quarter of disciplined underwriting and rising investment income, supporting shareholder returns and leaving valuation attractive at ~11x earnings. We upgrade HIG to a buy and recommend a mid-term swing trade: enter at $141.00, stop $132.00, target $156.00 (45 trading days).
CoreWeave stock fell sharply after reports that Blue Owl Capital was unable to secure third-party financing for a $4 billion data center under development in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Lenders reportedly expressed limited interest, with at least one citing concerns about CoreWeave’s credit profile. Blue Owl says the build is underway and "fully funde…
Bank of America Securities raised its price objective on CF Industries Holdings Inc. to $86 from $78 after the fertilizer producer reported fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA that exceeded expectations. While the firm kept an Underperform rating, it highlighted both the drivers behind the quarter's outperformance and a set of market and project-related…
U.S. intelligence agencies estimate that between 15,000 and 20,000 people, including affiliates of the Islamic State, have dispersed across Syria after a security collapse at the Al-Hol camp. The facility, located in Syria's eastern desert, once housed tens of thousands and had been guarded by U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces until recent advan…
Matthew G. Casella, a former officer of Richtech Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ: RR), disposed of his remaining 12,500 Class B shares on February 19, 2026, in a transaction valued at $33,500. The trade was carried out under Rule 144. The company is simultaneously pursuing a three-pillar restructuring, reporting growth in Robots-as-a-Service revenue, complet…
Truist Securities increased its price target on Tandem Diabetes Care to $27 from $24 while keeping a Hold rating. The upgrade follows a fourth-quarter beat tied to pharmacy channel momentum and stronger U.S. pump shipments. Tandem is pivoting its distribution toward pharmacy channels with a goal of moving 80% of its installed base over the next two…
