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Economic data better than expected but not just right
Briefing.com Summary:*The January jobs and CPI reports beat expectations, but underlying details revealed uneven labor strength and some lingering inflation pressures. *Payroll gains were concentrated in health care, with downward revisions and sector job losses clouding labor market dynamism. *Markets may remain volatile as investors scrutinize details beyond headlines for clues on Fed policy direction. The market received...

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  • Comfort Systems fixes a strong Q4 earnings beat; Opendoor Technologies sharply higher on earnings
    After Hours Report | Updated: 19-Feb-26 17:11 ET
    Stocks faced broad pressure today, which negated a chunk of yesterday's gains across the S&P 500 (-0.3%), Nasdaq Composite (-0.3%), and DJIA (-0.5%). The major averages will enter the final session of a holiday-abbreviated week mostly higher, though...

    Closing Summary: Modest losses ahead of key inflation data
    Market Summaries | Updated: 19-Feb-26 16:34 ET
    Stocks faced broad pressure today, which negated a chunk of yesterday's gains across the S&P 500 (-0.3%), Nasdaq Composite (-0.3%), and DJIA (-0.5%). The major averages will enter the final session of a holiday-abbreviated week mostly higher, though...

    Midday market summary: Stocks move lower in broad fashion
    Market Summaries | Updated: 19-Feb-26 13:10 ET
    Stocks have taken a step back from yesterday's advance as the market lacks both the mega-cap leadership and broad strength of the previous session. The S&P 500 (-0.6%), Nasdaq Composite (-0.6%), and DJIA (-0.8%) are lower across the board today,...

    Pre-Earnings Options Analysis -- CC calls seeing interest ahead of earnings
    Special Reports | Updated: 19-Feb-26 10:27 ET
    There is elevated option volume in several of the companies reporting tonight after the close and tomorrow before the open. Although the activity can't be considered a "crystal ball" for the numbers, it can indicate the tone from an options market...

    Trade deficit heads south in December
    Economic Data Reviews | Updated: 19-Feb-26 09:18 ET
    The trade deficit widened to $70.3 billion in December (Briefing.com consensus: -$55.8 billion) from an upwardly revised $53.0 billion deficit (from -$56.8 billion) in November. The wider gap was the result of exports being $5.0 billion less than...

    U.S-Iran tension helping to keep market in check
    Page One | Updated: 19-Feb-26 09:05 ET
    Briefing.com Summary:*The indices are indicated to open today lower, paced by several catalysts.*Walmart's guidance for Q1 and FY27 has been viewed at first blush as disappointing.*Press reports are highlighting the readiness of the U.S. military to...

    Indices point lower as resistance remains in control
    The Technical Take | Updated: 19-Feb-26 08:47 ET
    Technical Snapshot Key Takeaways The S&P, Nasdaq, Dow, and Russell finished Wednesday's session higher after retracing a portion of their early-session gains. The S&P and Nasdaq broke through their initial overhead resistance ranges...

    Morning Briefing - Equity futures slide, oil rises amid rising tensions between U.S. and Iran
    Market Summaries | Updated: 19-Feb-26 08:05 ET
    Equity futures point to a lower opening this morning after a winning session for stocks yesterday. Solid leadership from tech and mega-cap names and strength in the broader market helped the S&P 500 cross back above its 50-day moving average....

    Technical Scans for Thursday, February 19
    TA Page Scans | Updated: 19-Feb-26 07:32 ET
    U.S. equity futures are under pressure this morning as geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices weigh on sentiment. S&P 500 futures are down 16 points (-0.23%), Dow futures are lower by 130 points (-0.26%), Nasdaq futures are off 85 points...

    Aptiv (APTV) added to VALUE rankings; to focus on higher-margin software and ADAS technologies
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 18-Feb-26 15:57 ET
    Aptiv (APTV) is a new addition to Briefing.com's VALUE rankings this week. Aptiv is an industrial technology company focused on enabling a more automated, electrified and digitalized future. Aptiv is an automotive technology supplier, which develops...

    Pre-Earnings Options Analysis -- No Notable Activity
    Special Reports | Updated: 18-Feb-26 10:25 ET
    There is elevated option volume in several of the companies reporting tonight after the close and tomorrow before the open. Although the activity can't be considered a "crystal ball" for the numbers, it can indicate the tone from an options market...

    Technical Scans for Wednesday, February 18
    TA Page Scans | Updated: 18-Feb-26 07:10 ET
    U.S. equity futures are firmly higher ahead of the open, with tech leading the charge. S&P futures are up 34 points (+0.49%), Dow futures +163 (+0.34%), Nasdaq +157 (+0.62%), and Russell 2000 +5.5 (+0.21%), reflecting a rebound in growth shares...

    Energy Services (ESOA) added to GROWX rankings; favorable industry tailwinds
    Emerging Growth Stocks | Updated: 17-Feb-26 15:56 ET
    Energy Services of America (ESOA) is a new member of our GROWX rankings this week. ESOA is a contractor and service company that operates primarily in the mid-Atlantic and Central regions of the US and provides services to customers in the...

    SPLV - Reducing portfolio turbulence
    ETF Notes | Updated: 17-Feb-26 15:08 ET
    Briefing.com Summary:*The Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF offers lower-beta, dividend-oriented exposure designed to cushion downside during uncertain markets.*Low-volatility strategies can limit drawdowns in stressed markets, though they...

    Leaders for the Week of February 17, 2026
    Liquid Momentum | Updated: 17-Feb-26 11:16 ET
    Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

    Pre-Earnings Options Analysis -- HUN seeing put activity ahead of earnings
    Special Reports | Updated: 17-Feb-26 10:22 ET
    There is elevated option volume in several of the companies reporting tonight after the close and tomorrow before the open. Although the activity can't be considered a "crystal ball" for the numbers, it can indicate the tone from an options market...

    Technical Scans for Tuesday, February 17
    TA Page Scans | Updated: 17-Feb-26 07:30 ET
    Note: The Blue Chip market signal came very close to shifting to Yellow for the first time since June 30. This is a macro-level, long-term trend indicator, and we are deliberate about making changes to avoid reacting to short-term noise. If we see...

    Weekly Wrap
    After Hours Report | Updated: 13-Feb-26 17:46 ET
    Stocks started the week on a mostly positive note but ended with the major averages posting weekly losses amid persistent pressure on mega-cap and tech names. The S&P 500 (-1.4%) and Nasdaq Composite (-2.1%) lagged, while the DJIA (-1.2%) also...

    Mega-cap weakness and AI disruption fears outweigh rotational strength
    Week in Perspective | Updated: 13-Feb-26 17:44 ET
    Stocks started the week on a mostly positive note but ended with the major averages posting weekly losses amid persistent pressure on mega-cap and tech names. The S&P 500 (-1.4%) and Nasdaq Composite (-2.1%) lagged, while the DJIA (-1.2%) also...

    Albertsons (ACI) added to YIELD rankings; mgmt aggressively buying back shares
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 13-Feb-26 15:41 ET
    Albertsons (ACI) is a new addition to our YIELD Leaders rankings this week. Albertsons is a major grocery store chain with more than 2,200 retail stores with 1,700+ in-store pharmacies, 404 associated fuel centers etc. It operates under a number of...

    Weekly Options Volatility Analysis Ahead of Earnings -- ITRI & CWAN seeing high relative volatility
    Special Reports | Updated: 13-Feb-26 10:53 ET
    Since the options market acts as a good gauge of expected future stock movement, this Special Report highlights select stocks of interest that are expected to show increased volatility around their earnings releases. While it is not a big surprise...

    Pre-Earnings Options Analysis -- No Notable Activity
    Special Reports | Updated: 13-Feb-26 10:22 ET
    There is elevated option volume in several of the companies reporting tonight after the close and tomorrow before the open. Although the activity can't be considered a "crystal ball" for the numbers, it can indicate the tone from an options market...

    Technical Scans for Friday, February 13
    TA Page Scans | Updated: 13-Feb-26 08:02 ET
    U.S. equity futures are modestly lower overnight as investors brace for the January CPI report. S&P 500 futures are down roughly 11 points, Dow futures off about 118 points, Nasdaq futures down 47 points, and Russell 2000 futures slightly lower,...

    Technical Scans for Thursday, February 12
    TA Page Scans | Updated: 12-Feb-26 07:20 ET
    U.S. equity futures are firmer across the board, with the S&P 500 up 19 points (+0.27%), the Dow higher by 147 points (+0.29%), the Nasdaq adding 61 points (+0.24%), and the Russell 2000 outperforming with a 0.58% gain. The tone is constructive...

    Deckers Brands (DECK) added to VALUE rankings; DecQ was a record-setting quarter for UGG
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 11-Feb-26 15:54 ET
    Deckers Brands (DECK) is a new addition to Briefing.com's VALUE rankings this week. Deckers is a designer and retailer of footwear, apparel, and accessories for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high-performance activities. Its portfolio of...

    Leaders for the Week of February 9, 2026
    Liquid Momentum | Updated: 09-Feb-26 11:28 ET
    Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

    Swing trades at key inflection points
    Swing Trader | Updated: 09-Feb-26 09:04 ET
    Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

    Kroger (KR) added to YIELD rankings; grocery chain seeing heavy buybacks
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 06-Feb-26 15:26 ET
    Kroger (KR) is a new addition to our YIELD Leaders rankings this week. Kroger is one of the largest grocery chains under a variety of local banner names, of MANY also have fuel centers. Kroger is one of the largest retailers in the world based on...

    Once Upon a Farm: Jennifer Garner-Co-Founded Startup Goes Public to Disrupt Kid Snacking (OFRM)
    The Next Big Thing | Updated: 06-Feb-26 10:46 ET
    Briefing.com Summary:*Once Upon a Farm (OFRM) priced its IPO of 10,997,364 shares at $18.00 per share, the midpoint of its $17.00–$19.00 range, raising approximately $198 mln in gross proceeds. *The company, co-founded by actress Jennifer Garner and...

    Virtu Financial (VIRT) added to VALUE rankings; a play on market volatility
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 04-Feb-26 15:52 ET
    Virtu Financial (VIRT) is a new addition to Briefing.com's VALUE rankings this week. Virtu Financial is primarily a market maker, it buys or sells a broad range of securities and generates revenue through market making activities, commission and...

    Running hot, inflation risk looms
    The Bond Column | Updated: 04-Feb-26 15:22 ET
    Briefing.com Summary:*The stock market is embracing a pro-growth narrative, with small caps, value stocks, and cyclical sectors outperforming.*Five-year breakeven inflation rates have been on the rise since the start of the year.*A bear steepener...

    Leaders for the Week of February 2, 2026
    Liquid Momentum | Updated: 02-Feb-26 11:19 ET
    Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

    The Interest Rate Outlook
    Rate Brief | Updated: 02-Feb-26 00:00 ET
    U.S. Treasuries started 2026 with modest losses that were paced by the belly of the curve as ongoing resilience in the economy kept the market guessing about the timing of the next rate cut. There was little change in the slope of the yield curve,...

    Avnet (AVT) added to YIELD rankings; should benefit from a cyclical upturn in electronics demand
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 30-Jan-26 15:32 ET
    Avnet (AVT) is a new addition to our YIELD Leaders rankings this week. Avnet is an electronic component technology distributor. It connects suppliers of technology with 1+ mln customers (OEMs, EMS, contract manufacturers, SMBs, startups). Avnet...

    Kevin Warsh gets the nod for Fed Chair
    Fed Brief | Updated: 30-Jan-26 15:22 ET
    Briefing.com Summary:*Kevin Warsh’s nomination limited market fears about political influence or loss of central bank independence.*Markets reacted calmly, suggesting confidence policy decisions remain committee-driven, with no immediate shift in...

    Fed Chair Powell strikes a balance
    Fed Brief | Updated: 28-Jan-26 17:21 ET
    The latest FOMC decision is out, and it wasn't surprising. The Committee voted at its January meeting to leave the target rate for the fed funds rate unchanged at 3.50-3.75%, but that decision was not unanimous. Fed Governor Miran dissented in favor...

    Payoneer (PAYO) added to VALUE rankings; compelling but uneven story in the FinTech space
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 28-Jan-26 15:47 ET
    Payoneer Global (PAYO) is a new addition to Briefing.com's VALUE rankings this week. Payoneer is a US-based FinTech company that provides digital payment services, including online money transfer and it provides customers with working capital if...

    Leaders for the Week January 26, 2026
    Liquid Momentum | Updated: 26-Jan-26 11:39 ET
    Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

    Fresh swing ideas on the horizon
    Swing Trader | Updated: 26-Jan-26 09:00 ET
    Technical SnapshotSwing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries can...

    Iridium Comms (IRDM) added to YIELD rankings; lots of buybacks despite competitive threats
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 23-Jan-26 15:40 ET
    Iridium Communications (IRDM) is a new addition to our YIELD Leaders rankings this week. Iridium is the only commercial provider of communications services offering true global coverage. The US government, directly and indirectly, is IRDM’s largest...

    Thor Industries (THO) added to VALUE rankings; in downturn but hopes for a recovery
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 21-Jan-26 15:34 ET
    Thor Industries (THO) is a new addition to Briefing.com's VALUE rankings this week. THO is the largest RV manufacturer in the world. In early December, Thor reported a solid Q1 (Oct) earnings report with a huge EPS and revenue beat. Revenue rose...

    Leaders for the Week January 19, 2026
    Liquid Momentum | Updated: 19-Jan-26 11:03 ET
    Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

    New year, new swings
    Swing Trader | Updated: 12-Jan-26 09:00 ET
    Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

    Swinging into the new year
    Swing Trader | Updated: 29-Dec-25 09:00 ET
    Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit.Alternate entries...

    More of the same depends on earnings
    Market View | Updated: 19-Dec-25 15:41 ET
    Briefing.com Summary:*Valuations remain rich but sustainable in 2026 if projected 15% earnings growth materializes.*Mega-cap tech stocks face a "prove-it" phase, with gains more measured on good news and the downside sharper if growth...

    Swing trades into year-end
    Swing Trader | Updated: 15-Dec-25 09:00 ET
    Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

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