Shares of regional banking company Fulton Financial (NASDAQ:FULT) fell 5.1% in the afternoon session after the broader market slumped amid a surprisingly discouraging update on inflation.
Shares of financial technology company Enova International (NYSE:ENVA) fell 6.2% in the afternoon session after a hotter-than-expected inflation report sparked a broad market sell-off that particularly impacted financial stocks.
Shares of interactive software platform Unity (NYSE:U) fell 7.7% in the afternoon session after a broader market sell-off was triggered by a worse-than-expected inflation report. The slide happened as major U.S. stock indexes, including the Dow, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq, all declined by more than one percent. The negative sentiment swept across markets after a key wholesale inflation report showed that prices remained stubbornly high, sparking concerns among investors. Tech stocks were particularly affected by the downturn, contributing to the negative pressure on the broader market.
Shares of department store chain Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS)
fell 6.1% in the afternoon session after a higher-than-expected inflation report rattled the broader market, compounding concerns over the retailer's weakening sales. U.S. equities traded lower after the Producer Price Index (PPI) for January rose more than anticipated, sparking concerns that sticky inflation could limit the Federal Reserve's room for near-term easing. This news prompted a 'risk-off' sentiment among investors, leading to a broader market decline.
Shares of financial advisory firm Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) fell 5.3% in the afternoon session after hotter-than-expected inflation data sparked a broad market sell-off that particularly impacted the financial sector. The latest producer price index data came in higher than anticipated, raising concerns about persistent inflation. This news led to a general retreat in the stock market, with economically sensitive areas like financial services feeling the most pressure. The downturn was widespread, as the financial sector as a whole experienced significant losses, pulling down companies within the industry.
Shares of footwear and accessories discount retailer Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI)
fell 7.4% in the afternoon session after investor concerns grew over industry-wide pressures following a government report indicating rising costs. A report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the Producer Price Index, which tracks costs for businesses, rose 0.5 percent in January. The data highlighted a jump in margins for apparel, footwear, and accessories retailing, signaling potential profit pressure for companies like Designer Brands.
Shares of visual content marketplace Getty Images (NYSE:GETY) fell 5.9% in the afternoon session after the broader market sold off following a surprisingly high wholesale inflation report.
Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) faces competition from prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket in the US sports betting market, causing a decline in stock value despite CEO downplaying the threat.
CoreWeave on Thursday announced that its capital expenditure plans for 2026 would be more than double of 2025, sending its shares down in Friday’s trade.
Despite a winter defined by the lingering shadows of a historic government shutdown, persistent tariff-induced inflation, and a cooling labor market, the American consumer has once again emerged as the primary engine of economic growth. New data from early 2026 confirms that retail spending has risen by a robust 3.
The blockbuster 4.4% GDP growth recorded in the third quarter of 2025—a peak that many economists hailed as the "Goldilocks" moment for the American economy—has become a double-edged sword for investors in February 2026. While the growth showcased the immense power of the artificial intelligence investment cycle
NEW YORK — Shares of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) skyrocketed more than 8% on Thursday, February 26, 2026, as the sports and entertainment titan reported blockbuster quarterly results and a massive financial outlook for the coming year. While the broader technology sector faced a bruising month marked by AI disruption
The sell-off at Zoom (NASDAQ: ZM) is not an isolated event; it is the latest tremor in a broader structural realignment known as the "SaaSpocalypse." As of February 27, 2026, over $2 trillion in market capitalization has been wiped from the software-as-a-service (SaaS) sector since the start of the year.
As we move through the first quarter of 2026, the global financial markets are grappling with a staggering new reality: the world’s largest technology companies are now spending at a rate that dwarfs the annual GDP of most mid-sized nations. Driven by a relentless pursuit of artificial intelligence supremacy,
The high-octane artificial intelligence rally that defined the previous two years hit a significant roadblock in February 2026, as investors abruptly pivoted away from expensive growth stocks toward the stability of "old economy" sectors. While the tech-heavy Nasdaq reeled from a valuation reset, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:
May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Friday closed down -0.06 (-0.43%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -0.20 (-0.05%). Sugar prices moved lower on Friday after the International Sugar Organization (ISO) forecast a +1.22 MMT (mil...
As the final reports of the Q4 2025 earnings season trickle in this late February, a familiar narrative has solidified: the American technology sector remains the undisputed engine of global equity markets. While the broader economy flirted with "no landing" scenarios throughout the year, the Information Technology and Communication Services
May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Friday closed down -175 (-5.71%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -107 (-5.02%). Cocoa prices settled sharply lower on Friday, plummeting to 2.75-year lows on the nearest futures chart. Cocoa prices ar...
May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Friday closed down -1.55 (-0.55%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed down -15 (-0.41%). Coffee prices settled lower on Friday amid pressure from an outlook for higher global coffee output. Rabobank said Wednes...
As February 2026 draws to a close, the global financial landscape finds itself at a precarious crossroads. While the S&P 500 has been bolstered by its fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit earnings growth, these robust corporate fundamentals are being increasingly overshadowed by a rapidly escalating military and diplomatic standoff
As of February 27, 2026, the global technology sector is grappling with a profound identity crisis often dubbed the "SaaS-pocalypse." While many software-as-a-service providers have seen their valuations crater under the threat of autonomous AI agents, consulting titan Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has managed to chart a different course. Following a
In a week defined by high-stakes earnings and extreme market volatility, GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) emerged as a standout performer in the final days of February 2026. On February 26, the internet services giant surged nearly 9%, securing its position as one of the top gainers in the S&P
The fourth-quarter 2025 earnings season has delivered a definitive verdict on the health of the American economy: the "Industrial Renaissance" is no longer a forecast, but a realized phenomenon. While broad market indices showed cautious optimism, the Industrial sector shattered expectations, posting a staggering 27% year-over-year earnings growth. This surge
