In a landmark move for the global semiconductor industry, Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) and Samsung Electronics (KRX: 005930) officially inaugurated their joint research residency at the newly minted EPIC Center in Silicon Valley. The announcement, made today, February 12, 2026, positions Samsung as the "founding member" of the
The financial world witnessed a watershed moment on January 28, 2026, as the S&P 500 index breached the 7,000-point threshold for the first time in history. This milestone, coming just fourteen months after the index crossed the 6,000 mark in November 2024, underscores the relentless momentum
In a bold move to solidify its lead in the race for direct-to-device satellite connectivity, AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) announced on February 12, 2026, a proposed $1.0 billion offering of convertible senior notes. The capital raise, which was upsized from an initial $850 million due to robust institutional demand,
The financial markets were sent into a tailspin on Thursday as S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) saw its shares slump by nearly 10%, marking one of its steepest single-day declines in recent years. The sell-off was ignited by the company’s release of its 2026 profit forecast, which fell
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the critical minerals sector, Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) announced on February 11, 2026, that it would idle the remaining operational unit at its Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant in Western Australia. The decision to place the facility into "care and maintenance"
In a move that underscores its aggressive pivot toward specialized industry clouds, Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) announced on February 11, 2026, that it has secured a massive, multi-year contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The deal tasks Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) with migrating and managing the
In a definitive move that reshapes the landscape of American mortgage finance, PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFSI) announced on February 11, 2026, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the subservicing business of Cenlar Capital Corporation. This $257.5 million deal marks a transformative shift for
Gaming and Leisure Properties (NASDAQ: GLPI) officially announced the closing of its $700 million acquisition of the real estate assets belonging to Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort in Rhode Island. The deal, which finalized on February 11, 2026, marks one of the most significant regional gaming transactions in
PITTSBURGH – In a move that fundamentally reshapes the global rail technology landscape, Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) announced today, February 12, 2026, the finalization of its acquisition of Dellner Couplers. The $960 million (€890 million) cash deal, which initially cleared regulatory hurdles in late 2025, marks a milestone in Wabtec’s
The American consumer, long the indomitable engine of the global economy, appears to have hit a sudden roadblock. Fresh data released by the Commerce Department on February 10, 2026—following a delay caused by a 43-day government shutdown—revealed that retail sales were flat (0.0%) in December 2025. This
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) saw its share price decline by 1.8% this week following the announcement and pricing of a massive $20 billion bond sale. The move, while demonstrating the company’s immense credit strength, has ignited fresh anxieties among investors regarding the sheer scale of capital required to
In a resounding display of market dominance, shares of Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) surged 14.7% this week, closing at $476.02 after the company released a blockbuster fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report. The rally, which added billions to the company’s market capitalization, was fueled by record-breaking user acquisition and a