As of February 18, 2026, the United States economy is grappling with the most aggressive shift in trade policy since the Great Depression. The Trump administration’s universal baseline tariff has pushed the average import tax to a staggering 13%, a level not seen in nine decades. While the stock
The World Bank’s latest 2026 Commodity Markets Outlook reveals a fragile stability in global food systems, projecting a 2% slip in the agricultural price index for the year. This forecast, released as markets navigate a "low-price, high-volume" environment, suggests that the sharp inflationary shocks of the previous years are
As the 2026 planting season approaches, American farmers are facing a paradox of record-low commodity prices and unprecedented government support. The centerpiece of this intervention is the newly minted Farm Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, an $11 billion emergency liquidity injection designed to keep the rural economy afloat following the passage
The global agricultural landscape has shifted into a definitive bear market as of early 2026, following a record-shattering 2025 harvest that has left elevators and silos overflowing across the American Heartland. A series of "jaw-dropping" reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have effectively dismantled any remaining bullish
Agricultural and construction machinery company Deere (NYSE:DE) will be reporting earnings this Thursday before market open. Here’s what you need to know.
The opening weeks of 2026 have witnessed a tectonic shift in global capital markets, marking what analysts are calling the "Great Sector Rotation." After three years of relentless dominance by artificial intelligence and cloud computing giants, the tide has abruptly turned. Investors are staging a massive exodus from high-multiple Software-as-a-Service
NEW YORK — As of February 17, 2026, the long-reigning kings of Silicon Valley are facing a cold front on Wall Street. In a dramatic reversal of the trends that defined the early 2020s, the "Mega Cap 8" growth stocks are witnessing a sustained sell-off, while investors flock to the once-ignored
The American agricultural heartland is breathing a collective sigh of relief this week as reports of a significant breakthrough in US-China trade relations signal a potential windfall for domestic soybean producers. Following a high-stakes telephone conversation in early February 2026 between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping, the two
On the morning of February 17, 2026, Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE) became the focal point of the industrial and technology sectors as its shares surged nearly 6% in pre-market trading. The catalyst for this significant move was a combination of record-breaking fourth-quarter earnings for 2025 and a surprisingly robust guidance outlook for the 2026 fiscal [...]
The American agricultural landscape is witnessing a dramatic recalibration following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) February 10, 2026, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. In a move that caught many commodity analysts off guard, the USDA slashed its projection for corn ending stocks to 2.
The global agricultural market is grappling with a profound correction as the "commodities super-cycle" of the early 2020s appears to have hit a definitive wall. In a stunning reversal of the record highs seen throughout 2025, prices for essential staples—including corn, wheat, and coffee—have tumbled by as much
NEW YORK — In a resounding signal that the American industrial heartland has finally shaken off its post-pandemic lethargy, the U.S. manufacturing sector roared back into expansion territory in January 2026. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported on February 2nd that its Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.6 last
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) sent a wave of relief through the agricultural sector this week with the release of its February 2026 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. Defying expectations of a mounting supply glut following last year’s historic production, the agency slashed projected
Soybean futures have experienced a dramatic 60-cent rally over the past two weeks, as market optimism builds around a potential breakthrough in US-China trade relations. Reports circulating in Washington and Beijing suggest that President Trump and President Xi Jinping are finalizing plans for a high-stakes summit in April 2026. The
The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs.
When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.
Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. Their momentum is also rising as lower interest rates have incentivized higher capital spending.
As a result, the industry has posted a 21.9% gain over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 16 percentage points.
As of February 12, 2026, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) stands as a formidable bellwether for the global economy, transitioning from its centenary year into a new era of autonomous heavy machinery and energy transition infrastructure. Often referred to simply as "Cat," the company is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and [...]
The S&P 500 Index retreated further from its historic peaks on Wednesday, closing at 6,914.75, a decline of 0.39% for the session. This pullback marks a significant cooling period for a market that only weeks ago, on January 28, 2026, celebrated a record-shattering high of 7,
The American wheat market faced a wave of selling pressure this week following the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) February World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. The report, a critical barometer for global food commodities, stunned traders by upwardly revising U.S. wheat
In a surprising turn of events for the global agricultural markets, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its February 2026 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, delivering a significant boost to the American corn outlook. Defying a prevailing market consensus that expected a neutral to slightly
