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Rimouski, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - 5. Mai 2026) - Puma Exploration Inc. (TSXV: PUMA) ('Puma' oder das 'Unternehmen') freut sich, bekannt zu geben, dass es 8.474 ha Land stak, mehr als das Doppelte seines Landbesitzes am potenziellen Jacquet River Projekt ('Jacquet River' oder 'Projekt') in Nord-New-Brunswick, und etwa 17 km der Rocky Brook Millstream Fault und die Jacquet River Fault sicherte (Abb. 1).

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Zusammenfassung

Der Immobiliensektor erlebte im März 2026 eine deutliche Veränderung, indem er eine zweimonatige Aufwärtsbewegung beendete. Während Immobilienwerte im Februar breitere Märkte übertroffen hatten, führte ein Anstieg der Treasury-Zinsen zu einem erheblichen Rückgang im Sektor. Dieser Rückgang wurde hauptsächlich durch eine Neubewertung der Erwartungen der Anleger hinsichtlich der Zinssätze und der wirtschaftlichen Widerstandsfähigkeit ausgelöst, begünstigt durch die anhaltende geopolitische Unsicherheit, insbesondere den Konflikt im Nahen Osten.

Das Kernstück der Veränderung war ein dramatischer Anstieg der Treasury-Zinsen. Der Kurs der US-2-Jahres-Treasury-Anleihe stieg um 41 Basispunkte auf 3,79 %, während längerfristige Zinsen – die 10-jährige (um mehrere Dutzend Basispunkte auf 4,32 % gestiegen) und die 30-jährige (um 28 Basispunkte auf 4,89 %) – ebenfalls erhebliche Zuwächse verzeichneten. Dieser koordinierte Anstieg über die Zinskurve signalisierte eine breite Neubewertung von festverzinslichen Wertpapieren.

Dieser Anstieg der Zinsen hatte direkte Auswirkungen auf die Hypothekenzinsen, die weiter stiegen, wodurch die Nachfrage nach Hypothekenanträgen noch weiter gemindert wurde. Folglich sank der S&P 500 Real Estate Index um 5,78 % im Monatsverlauf, und der damit verbundene State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) ging um 6,27 % zurück. Der breitere S&P 500 Index verzeichnete ebenfalls Verluste und unterstrich die relative Schwäche des Sektors im Vergleich zum Gesamtmarkt.

Erhöhte Marktunsicherheit, größtenteils bedingt durch den anhaltenden Konflikt im Iran und seine Auswirkungen auf die globale Wirtschaftslage, trug ebenfalls zur Performance des Sektors bei. Vor dem Konflikt hatten REITs solide Jahresgewinne bis Ende Februar erzielt, aber die anschließende Turbulenz führte zu einem Verkauf.

Konkrete Aktienbewegungen spiegelten diese Trends wider. SBA Communications, gestützt durch Spekulationen über einen möglichen Verkauf, verzeichnete einen signifikanten wöchentlichen Gewinn. Im Gegenzug erlitt Fermi nach der Berichterstattung über einen erheblichen GAAP Nettoverlust einen starken Rückgang. Alexriadia Real Estate Equities und Compass verzeichneten ebenfalls Rückgänge.

Erhebliche Gewinne wurden in Colliers International und The St. Joe Company erzielt. Kleinere Kapitalisierungen wie Smith Douglas Homes erzielten ebenfalls starke Gewinne.

Analysten von Wells Fargo, Piper Sandler und Morgan Stanley reagierten auf den Rückgang des Sektors, indem sie ihre Kursziele für mehrere wichtige REIT-Aktien senkten. Dies unterstrich die anhaltende Unsicherheit und Volatilität an den Märkten und spiegelte eine komplexe Wechselwirkung zwischen makroökonomischen Faktoren und geopolitischen Risiken wider. Die Performance des Sektors verdeutlichte die Sensitivität von Immobilieninvestitionen gegenüber Zinsschwankungen und allgemeinen wirtschaftlichen Bedingungen.

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[House model put on laptop on the rental agreement or the buy home contracts with the estate property background.] Kanizphoto/iStock via Getty Images

Wall Street ended [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4569992-trending-stocks-this-week-as-wall-street-ends-lower-on-iran-tensions-rising-yields] the week lower as U.S.-Iran tensions stayed elevated, with officials warning the conflict could drag on, while Treasury yields [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4569842-treasury-yields-spike-to-multi-month-highs-as-the-10-year-tops-4_48-percent] climbed to multi-month highs.

The Iran war has led to volatility in the U.S. government bond yields and interest rate expectations, according to a report by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield (US10Y) closed the week [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/US10Y/historical-price-quotes] at 4.44%, its highest close [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4569842-treasury-yields-spike-to-multi-month-highs-as-the-10-year-tops-4_48-percent] since July 17, 2025.

"The bar for hikes is quite high, especially now that we're seeing some slowing of growth," Oksana Aronov, head of market strategy for alternative fixed income at JPMorgan Asset Management, told [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4569852-the-bar-for-interest-rates-hikes-is-quite-high-as-growth-slows-jpm-s-oksana-aronov] CNBC in an interview.

Real estate stocks, generally impacted by the aforementioned two factors, dipped this week.

The S&P 500 Real Estate Index Sector (SP500-60 [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/SP500-60]) fell 0.73% to 255.19 points, while the accompanying State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/XLRE]) was down 1.43% to $40.01.

The Dow Jones REIT Indx Equity REIT Total Return Index (REIT:IND [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/REIT:IND]) declined 0.76%, while the FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs index retreated 0.80%.

WINNERS & LOSERS

Among largecap stocks, CoStar Group (CSGP [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/CSGP]) led the weekly losers. The stock retreated 7.30% to close the week at $39.77.

CoStar has seen a downtrend since its investor, D. E. Shaw, criticized [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4562818-costar-stock-tanks-after-investor-criticizes-recent-change-in-reporting-structure] the real estate services provider over reduced financial transparency resulting from a recent change in reporting structure.

Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/GLPI]) was the next on the list. The stock fell 4.58% to $43.93 amid a report [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4569725-the-las-vegas-strip-breaks-its-gaming-win-losing-streak-in-february] that gaming wins on the Las Vegas Strip rose 0.9% in February to $696.3M on a year-over-year comparison.

Telecom tower REITs Crown Castle (CCI [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/CCI]) and American Tower (AMT [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/AMT]) followed, retreating 4.58% and 4.11% to close the week at $78.59 and $169.52, respectively.

Wells Fargo lowered its recommendation on CCI stock and reduced the price target, citing concerns over the company's organic growth. The growth lags competitors, making it difficult to justify a premium valuation.

On the flip side, Weyerhaeuser (WY [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/WY]) (+6.19% W/W to $23.86) led the gainers. This week, DA Davidson reiterated its Buy rating on the stock, citing that the shares are increasingly attractive given the company's significant timberland ownership and supply-side driven momentum in lumber prices.

For the midcap stocks, Rithm Capital (RITM [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/RITM]) (+4.22% W/W to $9.14) was the top gainer. The mortgage REIT declared [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4568235-rithm-capital-declares-0_25-dividend] a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, in line with previous.

Rayonier (RYN [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/RYN]) (+4.15% W/W to $20.31), Corporación Inmobiliaria Vesta (VTMX [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/VTMX]) (+3.65% W/W to $32.70), and Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/BXMT]) (+3.46% W/W to $18.85) were the next on the list.

Fermi (FRMI [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/FRMI]) was the biggest decliner in the category. The stock was trading lower, near post-IPO lows, ahead of its quarterly financial results [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4569936-fermi-inc-fq4-2025-earnings-preview] due to be released on Monday. FQ4 loss per share is estimated to narrow quarter-over-quarter to -$0.02.

Separately, the company announced [https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20453730-fermi-america-secures-165-million-equipment-financing-facility-from-csg-investments-an] it secured a $165M senior secured, first lien, delayed draw term loan from CSG Investments.

Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/BDN]) (-11.15% W/W to $2.47) and AH REALTY TRUST (AHRT [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/AHRT]) (-9.81% W/W to $5.15) led the smallcap losers. BDN touched its 52-week low this week.

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones (IRS [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/IRS]) (+11.16% W/W to $15.14) and Claros Mortgage Trust (CMTG [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/CMTG]) (+9.13% to $2.27) were the notable gainers. [Source: S&P, Nareit] Percentage-wise price change across real estate indices

MORE ON REAL ESTATE

* Zillow Home Value Index: 'Real' Home Values Continue To Decline [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4873123-zillow-home-value-index-real-home-values-continue-to-decline]
* How REITs Became The Safe Haven Trade In The Tech Wreck [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4871077-how-reits-became-safe-haven-trade-in-tech-wreck]
* REITs Rally As Rates Retreat [https://seekingalpha.com/article/4870841-reits-rally-as-rates-retreat]
* Investors will gravitate toward best-in-class real estate amid market volatility – Cain CEO [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4569904-investors-will-gravitate-toward-best-in-class-real-estate-amid-market-volatility-cain-ceo]
* Boomer economy: The wealthiest generation and when that could change [https://seekingalpha.com/news/4569155-boomer-economy-wealthiest-generation]

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Monday closed up +1.15%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +1.38%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.22%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) rose +1.14%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) rose +1.29%.

Stocks settled sharply higher on Monday as crude oil prices plunged more than -10% after President Trump said strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure and power plants would be postponed for five days following the start of talks with Iran to end the war.  Mr. Trump said the US held productive talks on a comprehensive resolution of hostilities in the Middle East and that the discussion would continue throughout the week. Join 200K+ Subscribers: Find out why the midday Barchart Brief newsletter is a must-read for thousands daily.

Stocks fell back from their best levels Monday afternoon when a statement was released from a military adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader, Mohsen Rezaee, that said the war will continue until all damages to Iran are compensated, all economic sanctions are lifted, and legal international guarantees are obtained to prevent US interference in Iran.

Global bond yields fell from their highs on Monday and turned lower, a supportive factor for stocks, on news of a possible end to the war in Iran. Bond yields had risen on concerns that soaring energy prices from the Iran war would stoke inflation.  The 10-year T-note yield fell from an 8-month high on Monday at 4.44% and fell -5 bp to 4.33%.  Also, the 10-year German Bund yield fell from a 14.75-year high of 3.08%, and the 10-year UK Gilt yield fell from a 17.75-year high of 5.12%.

Stock index futures initially fell sharply in overnight trading after President Trump gave Iran until Monday evening to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.  President Trump on Saturday issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to "fully open" the Strait of Hormuz or the US will obliterate Iran’s various power stations.  The ultimatum, which expires at 7:44 p.m. Eastern time on Monday, was met with harsh rhetoric from Iran, with one senior Iranian official saying that if such an attack were to occur, the headquarters and assets of financial entities that buy US Treasury bonds are "legitimate targets" for attack. Iran also said that it would mine the “entire Persian Gulf” and block all access routes through the Strait if its power plants were attacked.

Iran carried out fresh strikes across the Persian Gulf over the weekend, with the UAE reporting drone and missile attacks on Monday.  The International Energy Agency said that more than 40 energy sites across nine countries in the Middle East have been "severely or very severely" damaged, potentially prolonging disruptions to global supply chains once the war in Iran ends.

Crude oil prices (CLK26) remain high despite attempts to boost global supplies.  The IEA on March 11 released 400 million barrels from emergency oil stockpiles and said the war against Iran is disrupting 7.5% of global oil supply, and the conflict will cut global oil supply by 8 million bpd this month.  The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas flows, has choked off oil and gas flows due to Iran’s attacks on shipping in the waterway and forced Gulf producers to cut output because they can’t export from the region.  Iran has attacked about 20 vessels in the Persian Gulf and near Hormuz since the conflict began.  Goldman Sachs warns that crude prices could exceed the 2008 record high of close to $150 a barrel if flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain depressed through March.

The markets are discounting an 8% chance for a +25 bp FOMC rate hike at the April 28-29 policy meeting.

Overseas stock markets settled mixed on Monday.  The Euro Stoxx 50 recovered from a 6-month low and closed up +1.33%.  China's Shanghai Composite fell to a 6-month low and closed down -3.63%.  Japan's Nikkei Stock 225 tumbled to a 2.75-month low and closed down -3.48%.

Interest Rates

June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) on Monday closed up by +13.5 ticks.  The 10-year T-note yield fell -5.2 bp to 4.328%.  June T-notes recovered from a 9.5-month nearest-futures low on Monday, and the 10-year T-note yield fell from an 8-month high of 4.441%.  T-notes recovered from overnight losses and moved higher today after WTI crude oil prices fell more than -10% when President Trump postponed strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days, pending talks to end the war in Iran.  The 10-year breakeven inflation rate fell to a 1.5-week low of 2.311% on Monday, a supportive factor for T-notes.

T-note yields have risen sharply over the past three weeks on concern that surging energy prices from the Iran war will boost inflation and even force the Fed to tighten monetary policy.

European government bond yields gave up early gains on Monday and moved lower.  The 10-year German bund yield fell from a 14.75-year high of 3.077% and finished down -3.9 bp to 3.005%.  The 10-year UK gilt yield fell from a 17.75-year high of 5.121% and finished down -7.4 bp to 4.02-%.

The Eurozone Mar consumer confidence index fell -4.0 to a nearly 2.5-year low of -16.3, weaker than expectations of -14.2.

ECB Governing Council member Peter Kazimir said, "The ECB can do little about the inflation spike in the next few months, but if we judge that the risk of inflation remaining above our target for a prolonged period is significant, we will act with appropriate forcefulness to bring inflation back down to our target."

Swaps are discounting a 68% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on April 30.

US Stock Movers

The Magnificent Seven technology stocks moved higher on Monday, a supportive factor for the overall market. Tesla (TSLA) closed up more than +3%, and Amazon.com (AMZN) closed up more than +2%.  Also, Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), and Nvidia (NVDA) closed up more than +1%.  In addition, Alphabet (GOOGL) closed up +0.35%, and Microsoft (MSFT) closed up +0.30%.

Airline and cruise line stocks rallied on Monday as crude oil prices sank by more than 10%, potentially lowering fuel costs and boosting corporate profits.  Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) closed up more than +6%, and Carnival (CCL) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) closed up more than +5%.  Also, United Airlines Holdings (UAL) and Alaska Air Group (ALK) closed up more than +4%, and American Airlines Group (AAL) closed up more than +3%.  In addition, Delta Air Lines (DAL) and Southwest Airlines (LUV) closed up more than +2%.

Chip stocks and AI-infrastructure companies moved higher on Monday, recovering some of last week’s sharp losses.  ASML Holding NV (ASML), Broadcom (AVGO), and ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) closed up more than +3%, and Microchip Technology (MCHP), Marvell Technology (MRVL), and Lam Research (LRCX) closed up more than +2%.  Also, Applied Materials (AMAT) and NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) closed up more than +1%.

Home builders and building suppliers gained on Monday as the 10-year T-note yield fell -5 bp, a supportive factor for housing demand.  Builders Firstsource (BLDR), DR Horton (DHI), Toll Brothers (TOL), and KB Home (KBH) closed up more than +4%.  Also, PulteGroup (PHM), Home Depot (HD), and Lennar (LEN) closed up more than +3%.

Apogee Therapeutics (APGE) closed up more than +20% after saying data from a mid-stage trial showed its experimental therapy deepened responses in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) closed up more than +6% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100 after saying its Maven artificial intelligence system will become an official program of record for the Pentagon.

Insmed (INSM) closed up more than +5% after saying its study of its Arikayce treatment in patients with lung disease met its primary and all multiplicity-controlled secondary endpoints.

Synopsys (SNPS) closed up more than +3% on news that Elliot Investment Management has made a multibillion-dollar investment in the company and plans to push for changes.

Valvoline (VVV) closed up more than +2% after Stifel upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $42.

DraftKings (DKNG) closed up more than +1% after the Wall Street Journal reported that US senators are set to introduce bipartisan legislation to ban sports bets on prediction markets.

Estee Lauder (EL) closed down more than -7% to lead losers in the S&P 500 on news that it is nearing a deal to acquire Puig Brands.

Fair Isaac Corp (FICO) closed down more than -5% after Politico reported Senator Hawley is querying the firm for its mortgage credit scoring.

Thomson Reuters (TRI) closed down more than -2% after Wells Fargo Securities downgraded the stock to equal weight from overweight.

Crown Castle (CCI) closed down more than -1% after Wells Fargo Securities downgraded the stock to equal weight from overweight.

Earnings Reports(3/24/2026)

Concentrix Corp (CNXC), Core & Main Inc (CNM), GameStop Corp (GME), Smithfield Foods Inc (SFD).

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Monday closed up +1.15%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +1.38%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.22%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) rose +1.14%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) rose +1.29%.

Stocks settled sharply higher on Monday as crude oil prices plunged more than -10% after President Trump said strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure and power plants would be postponed for five days following the start of talks with Iran to end the war.  Mr. Trump said the US held productive talks on a comprehensive resolution of hostilities in the Middle East and that the discussion would continue throughout the week.

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Stocks fell back from their best levels Monday afternoon when a statement was released from a military adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader, Mohsen Rezaee, that said the war will continue until all damages to Iran are compensated, all economic sanctions are lifted, and legal international guarantees are obtained to prevent US interference in Iran.

Global bond yields fell from their highs on Monday and turned lower, a supportive factor for stocks, on news of a possible end to the war in Iran. Bond yields had risen on concerns that soaring energy prices from the Iran war would stoke inflation.  The 10-year T-note yield fell from an 8-month high on Monday at 4.44% and fell -5 bp to 4.33%.  Also, the 10-year German Bund yield fell from a 14.75-year high of 3.08%, and the 10-year UK Gilt yield fell from a 17.75-year high of 5.12%.

Stock index futures initially fell sharply in overnight trading after President Trump gave Iran until Monday evening to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.  President Trump on Saturday issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to "fully open" the Strait of Hormuz or the US will obliterate Iran’s various power stations.  The ultimatum, which expires at 7:44 p.m. Eastern time on Monday, was met with harsh rhetoric from Iran, with one senior Iranian official saying that if such an attack were to occur, the headquarters and assets of financial entities that buy US Treasury bonds are "legitimate targets" for attack. Iran also said that it would mine the “entire Persian Gulf” and block all access routes through the Strait if its power plants were attacked.

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Iran carried out fresh strikes across the Persian Gulf over the weekend, with the UAE reporting drone and missile attacks on Monday.  The International Energy Agency said that more than 40 energy sites across nine countries in the Middle East have been "severely or very severely" damaged, potentially prolonging disruptions to global supply chains once the war in Iran ends.

Crude oil prices (CLK26) remain high despite attempts to boost global supplies.  The IEA on March 11 released 400 million barrels from emergency oil stockpiles and said the war against Iran is disrupting 7.5% of global oil supply, and the conflict will cut global oil supply by 8 million bpd this month.  The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas flows, has choked off oil and gas flows due to Iran’s attacks on shipping in the waterway and forced Gulf producers to cut output because they can’t export from the region.  Iran has attacked about 20 vessels in the Persian Gulf and near Hormuz since the conflict began.  Goldman Sachs warns that crude prices could exceed the 2008 record high of close to $150 a barrel if flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain depressed through March.

The markets are discounting an 8% chance for a +25 bp FOMC rate hike at the April 28-29 policy meeting.

Overseas stock markets settled mixed on Monday.  The Euro Stoxx 50 recovered from a 6-month low and closed up +1.33%.  China's Shanghai Composite fell to a 6-month low and closed down -3.63%.  Japan's Nikkei Stock 225 tumbled to a 2.75-month low and closed down -3.48%.

Interest Rates

June 10-year T-notes (ZNM6) on Monday closed up by +13.5 ticks.  The 10-year T-note yield fell -5.2 bp to 4.328%.  June T-notes recovered from a 9.5-month nearest-futures low on Monday, and the 10-year T-note yield fell from an 8-month high of 4.441%.  T-notes recovered from overnight losses and moved higher today after WTI crude oil prices fell more than -10% when President Trump postponed strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days, pending talks to end the war in Iran.  The 10-year breakeven inflation rate fell to a 1.5-week low of 2.311% on Monday, a supportive factor for T-notes.

T-note yields have risen sharply over the past three weeks on concern that surging energy prices from the Iran war will boost inflation and even force the Fed to tighten monetary policy.

European government bond yields gave up early gains on Monday and moved lower.  The 10-year German bund yield fell from a 14.75-year high of 3.077% and finished down -3.9 bp to 3.005%.  The 10-year UK gilt yield fell from a 17.75-year high of 5.121% and finished down -7.4 bp to 4.02-%.

The Eurozone Mar consumer confidence index fell -4.0 to a nearly 2.5-year low of -16.3, weaker than expectations of -14.2.

ECB Governing Council member Peter Kazimir said, "The ECB can do little about the inflation spike in the next few months, but if we judge that the risk of inflation remaining above our target for a prolonged period is significant, we will act with appropriate forcefulness to bring inflation back down to our target."

Swaps are discounting a 68% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on April 30.

US Stock Movers

The Magnificent Seven technology stocks moved higher on Monday, a supportive factor for the overall market. Tesla (TSLA) closed up more than +3%, and Amazon.com (AMZN) closed up more than +2%.  Also, Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), and Nvidia (NVDA) closed up more than +1%.  In addition, Alphabet (GOOGL) closed up +0.35%, and Microsoft (MSFT) closed up +0.30%.

Airline and cruise line stocks rallied on Monday as crude oil prices sank by more than 10%, potentially lowering fuel costs and boosting corporate profits.  Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) closed up more than +6%, and Carnival (CCL) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) closed up more than +5%.  Also, United Airlines Holdings (UAL) and Alaska Air Group (ALK) closed up more than +4%, and American Airlines Group (AAL) closed up more than +3%.  In addition, Delta Air Lines (DAL) and Southwest Airlines (LUV) closed up more than +2%.

Chip stocks and AI-infrastructure companies moved higher on Monday, recovering some of last week’s sharp losses.  ASML Holding NV (ASML), Broadcom (AVGO), and ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) closed up more than +3%, and Microchip Technology (MCHP), Marvell Technology (MRVL), and Lam Research (LRCX) closed up more than +2%.  Also, Applied Materials (AMAT) and NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) closed up more than +1%.

Home builders and building suppliers gained on Monday as the 10-year T-note yield fell -5 bp, a supportive factor for housing demand.  Builders Firstsource (BLDR), DR Horton (DHI), Toll Brothers (TOL), and KB Home (KBH) closed up more than +4%.  Also, PulteGroup (PHM), Home Depot (HD), and Lennar (LEN) closed up more than +3%.

Apogee Therapeutics (APGE) closed up more than +20% after saying data from a mid-stage trial showed its experimental therapy deepened responses in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) closed up more than +6% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100 after saying its Maven artificial intelligence system will become an official program of record for the Pentagon.

Insmed (INSM) closed up more than +5% after saying its study of its Arikayce treatment in patients with lung disease met its primary and all multiplicity-controlled secondary endpoints.

Synopsys (SNPS) closed up more than +3% on news that Elliot Investment Management has made a multibillion-dollar investment in the company and plans to push for changes.

Valvoline (VVV) closed up more than +2% after Stifel upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $42.

DraftKings (DKNG) closed up more than +1% after the Wall Street Journal reported that US senators are set to introduce bipartisan legislation to ban sports bets on prediction markets.

Estee Lauder (EL) closed down more than -7% to lead losers in the S&P 500 on news that it is nearing a deal to acquire Puig Brands.

Fair Isaac Corp (FICO) closed down more than -5% after Politico reported Senator Hawley is querying the firm for its mortgage credit scoring.

Thomson Reuters (TRI) closed down more than -2% after Wells Fargo Securities downgraded the stock to equal weight from overweight.

Crown Castle (CCI) closed down more than -1% after Wells Fargo Securities downgraded the stock to equal weight from overweight.

Earnings Reports(3/24/2026)

Concentrix Corp (CNXC), Core & Main Inc (CNM), GameStop Corp (GME), Smithfield Foods Inc (SFD).

On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Barchart.com

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Die Puma Exploration Inc. führt im Jahr 2026 ein umfangreiches Explorationsprogramm an ihrem McKenzie Gold Projekt im Norden von Neufundland und Labrador durch, mit dem Ziel, die bekannten Goldvorkommen zu erweitern und vielversprechende Bohrlochziele zu generieren. Der Kern des Programms, mit einem Budget von 1,2 Millionen Dollar, konzentriert sich auf zwei Schlüsselbereiche: die RIM- und Grog-Gebiete, die beide ein signifikantes Goldpotenzial aufweisen.

Das Explorationsprogramm 2026 ist in Phasen aufgebaut und beginnt mit der Verteilung und dem Zuschneiden von Kernproben aus früheren Bohrungen 2025 (Januar – April), gefolgt von der Datenaufbereitung und 3D-geologischen Modellierung mit der Software LeapFrog. Diese vorbereitende Arbeit soll Prioritätsbereiche für Explorationsaktivitäten im Sommer identifizieren, hauptsächlich durch mechanisches Schaben und eine erweiterte Prospektion. Ein wesentlicher Bestandteil ist die Einbeziehung von externen Experten für strukturelle Modellierung, um das Verständnis der strukturellen Steuerung der Goldmineralisierung im Projekt zu verfeinern.

Die erste Bohrphase (September – Dezember) wird die etablierten RIM- und Grog-Zonen sowie die Bereiche Dome und Bonanza mit einem Gesamtvolumen von 2.721 Metern anvisieren, wobei ein unabhängiges Team eingesetzt wird. Die umfangreichen Oberflächenprobenungen Ende 2025 an der RIM Goldader lieferten außergewöhnlich hohe Goldgehalte – darunter 126,96 g/t Au – und erweiterten die Ausdehnung der Ader erheblich. Auch das Grog-Gebiet lieferte beeindruckende Proben mit einem Höchstwert von 9,21 g/t Au, was auf ein starkes orogenes Goldgesystem hindeutet.

Das Explorationsprogramm wird durch die laufenden Aktivitäten von Puma finanziert und kann je nach Ergebnis erweitert werden. Der strategische Ansatz des Unternehmens, der im DEAR-Ansatz (Entdeckung, Exploration, Akquisition und Royalties) zum Ausdruck kommt, geht über die Goldexploration hinaus. Das Unternehmen plant außerdem den Börsengang eines neuen Explorationsunternehmens, „Murray Brook Minerals Inc.“, das sich auf kritische Mineralien – Kupfer, Silber, Kobalt, Bismut und Indium – konzentriert, und stimmt mit der Neufundland- und-Labrador-Kommunikationsstrategie überein.

Ein wichtiger operativer Schritt ist die Übernahme eines voll ausgestatteten Explorationsstandorts in St-Quentin, Neufundland und Labrador, für 460.000 Dollar. Diese Anlage, die ein Wohnhaus, eine Kernlagerung und Lagerinfrastruktur umfasst, dient als regionaler Betriebssitz des Unternehmens und senkt die Verwaltungskosten erheblich.

Der Erfolg der Oberflächenprobenprogramme 2025, insbesondere in der RIM, hat in Puma großes Optimismus geweckt. Das Unternehmen erwartet, dass die Bohrkampagne hochwertige Bohrzeichen liefert und wichtige Daten liefert, um das Potenzial des Projekts für bedeutende Goldentdeckungen voranzutreiben. Die Assay-Ergebnisse werden bei Veröffentlichung vorliegen.

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Quick Read

Dividend stocks and Consumer Staples generally saw either losses or flat share prices last week. Crown Castle (CCI)was amongst the biggest decliners, while AbbVie also dropped despite a major FDA approval. On the winner’s end, Coca-Cola outperformed thanks to bullish research notes from Wall Street. Crown Castle cut its quarterly dividend in early 2025 and expects a $780M net loss in 2026. AbbVie (ABBV) dropped 3% despite FDA approvals as drug pricing policy uncertainty weighed on healthcare stocks. A recent study identified one single habit that doubled Americans’ retirement savings and moved retirement from dream, to reality. Read more here.

It's been a fantastic 2026 for most dividend stocks so far this year, but most dividend-payers took a break last week. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF was flat while the Consumer Staples SPDR fell 1.8%.

With the stock market opening in about 90 minutes for the week, let's take a look back at which dividend stocks saw the biggest movements last week.

Broad Market Snapshot

Index / ETF Weekly Change SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) +1.13% Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLU) -0.37% Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLP) -1.81% Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD) 0.00%

Dividend Stock Performance: Week of Feb 17-20, 2026

Ticker Company Weekly Change C Citigroup (NYSE:C) +4.64% PEP PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) -0.60% KMI Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) +1.27% MO Altria (NYSE:MO) +0.48% UPS United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) -0.72% PG Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) +0.44% VZ Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) +0.49% KO Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) +1.47% TGT Target (NYSE:TGT) +0.80% HD Home Depot (NYSE:HD) -2.25% O Realty Income (NYSE:O) +0.73% JNJ Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) -0.39% CMCSA Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) -0.73% T AT&T (NYSE:T) -2.47% PFE Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) -3.37% ABBV AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) -2.89% CCI Crown Castle (NYSE:CCI) -2.62%

Key Movers

Crown Castle (CCI): DISH Default Shakes a Tower Giant

Crown Castle was the week's most talked-about dividend stock following the company's February 4th earnings report. CEO Christian Hillabrant confirmed the company had terminated its agreement with DISH Wireless following a default on payment obligations. Crown Castle is now seeking to recover over $3.5 billion in unpaid amounts. That is not a rounding error. That is a structural hole in the revenue model of a company that owns over 40,000 cell towers across the United States.

The sell-side responded quickly. Barclays analyst Brendan Lynch cut his price target to $91 from $101, maintaining an Equal Weight rating, while other analysts including those at Wells Fargo and Jefferies also reduced their targets. The consensus average sits near $100, but the stock has been trading well below that level. CCI pays a quarterly dividend of $1.0625 per share, already reduced from the prior rate of $1.565 per quarter that was cut in early 2025. The DISH default raises fresh questions about tenant concentration risk and whether the dividend is sustainable heading into what management has described as a potential trough year with an expected net loss of $780 million in 2026.

Story Continues

AbbVie (ABBV): Pipeline Strength Meets Policy Headwinds

AbbVie dropped nearly 3% on the week despite a string of positive pipeline developments, including FDA approval of its VENCLEXTA plus acalabrutinib combination for previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Broader healthcare sector weakness and uncertainty around drug pricing policy weighed on the stock.

AbbVie has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years, and the most recent quarterly dividend of $1.73 per share reflects a 5.5% increase from the prior rate. Barclays recently initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $275 price target, citing underappreciated operating leverage. The long-term dividend story here remains intact, but near-term policy noise is creating volatility.

AT&T (T): Analyst Cuts Add Pressure

AT&T slid roughly 2.5% on the week after two major banks trimmed their price targets. Barclays maintained a Hold rating with a $26 price target, reflecting persistent caution about the competitive telecom environment. T-Mobile's newly announced exclusive access to Starlink's direct-to-mobile service adds another competitive wrinkle. AT&T pays a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share, and the stock still yields close to 4% at current prices. For income investors, AT&T remains a high-yield holding, but the analyst consensus price target of $29.41 suggests limited near-term upside from current levels.

Bright Spots

Kinder Morgan (+1.27% on the week): The midstream pipeline operator is up over 20% year to date, supported by strong data center and AI-driven natural gas demand. KMI raised its quarterly dividend to $0.2925 in early 2026. Altria (+0.48% on the week): Up 17% year to date, Altria reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $5.56 to $5.72 at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference. With a dividend yield near 6.1%, it remains one of the highest-yielding names in the dividend universe. Coca-Cola (+1.47% on the week): A quiet outperformer among consumer staples this week, with analysts at Barclays and UBS maintaining Buy-equivalent ratings.

The Bigger Picture and Week Ahead

The VIX sits at 20.23, sitting at the boundary between normal and elevated uncertainty. That is not a panic reading, but it is not complacency either. The 10-year Treasury yield is at 4.08%, down from a recent high of 4.29% in early February, which provides some marginal relief for rate-sensitive dividend stocks. The Fed funds rate remains at 3.75%, unchanged since December, with no immediate catalyst for a move in either direction. When investors are chasing growth, defensive income plays tend to sit on the bench. That dynamic was on full display this week.

It's been an outstanding year so far for most dividend payers as investors flee to stocks that are seen as resistant to AI disruption. We'll see if that trend continues this week.

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Zusammenfassung des Simply Wall St Morning Bull – US Markt Update, 19. Februar 2026

Diese Simply Wall St Morning Bull Zusammenfassung vom 19. Februar 2026 bietet einen Einblick in den US-Aktienmarkt nach einer leicht positiven Eröffnung. Die S&P 500 Futures steigen marginal (0,1 %), getrieben von vorsichtigem Optimismus angesichts von Bedenken hinsichtlich steigender Zinssätze. Der entscheidende Faktor ist die Rendite von US-Staatsanleihen von 10 Jahren, derzeit bei etwa 4,1 %, beeinflusst durch Fed-Protokolle, die die Möglichkeit weiterer Zinserhöhungen nahelegen, falls die Inflation nicht nachlässt. Diese erhöhte Zinsumgebung könnte weiterhin die Kreditkosten für Hypotheken, Kreditkarten und Unternehmensdarlehen beeinflussen.

Dennoch bietet positive Wirtschaftsnachrichten einen Gegengewicht. Die Produktionsausgabe stieg im Januar um 0,7 %, und die Wohnungsneubauten stiegen deutlich um 6,2 %, was die Widerstandsfähigkeit der US-Wirtschaft anzeigt. Dies schafft eine strategische Herausforderung für Investoren: sollten sie Sektoren bevorzugen, die empfindlich gegenüber Zinsschwankungen reagieren – wie Banken und Bauträger – oder stabilere Sektoren wie Technologie, Gesundheitswesen und Konsumgüter? Die Richtung des Marktes hängt stark davon ab, welche Erzählung letztendlich siegt.

Der Bericht beleuchtet konkrete Aktienbewegungen. Global Payments (GPN) stieg um 16,47 % aufgrund einer erheblichen Ankündigung einer Aktienrückkaufprogramm, zusammen mit Ergebnissen und Änderungen im Vorstand. Garmin (GRMN) performte ebenfalls stark und gewann 9,44 % dank guter Q4-Ergebnisse, einer höheren Dividende und einer Analysten-Upgrade. Venture Global (VG) verzeichnete einen Anstieg von 8,89 %.

Umgekehrt erlebte Palo Alto Networks (PANW) einen Rückgang von 6,82 % aufgrund von Preistenden vom mehreren Firmen nach seinen Q2-Ergebnissen und Ausblick. Crown Castle (CCI) und GlobalFoundries (GFS) sanken ebenfalls.

Über die einzelnen Aktienbewegungen hinaus konzentriert sich der Bericht auf bevorstehende Gewinnmitteilungen, die die Stimmung der Investoren prägen werden. Einzelhändler (Walmart – WMT), Versorgungsunternehmen (Southern – SO, Consolidated Edison – ED), Energie- und Rohstoffunternehmen (Newmont – NEM) und Infrastrukturunternehmen (PPL – PPL) veröffentlichen alle Ergebnisse, und ihre Daten werden entscheidend sein, um den Konsum und die Investitionen in Anlagegüter zu bewerten. Insbesondere werden Walmarts Q4-Ergebnisse genau beobachtet, um Einblicke in den Konsum zu erhalten.

Simply Wall St betont seine Tools für Investoren: ein robuster Balance Sheet und Fundamentaldaten Aktien Screener (mit 43 Ergebnissen), Portfolio und Watchlist Tracking Features und ein benutzerdefinierter Aktien Screener mit 24 „entdeckten Juwelen“, die Unternehmen mit starken Fundamentaldaten und zeitlichem Potenzial hervorheben. Die Plattform bietet Echtzeit-Alerts und ermöglicht es Benutzern, benutzerdefinierte Suchanfragen auszuführen und betonen einen langfristigen, fundierungsgestützten Anlageansatz. Der Bericht gibt ausdrücklich an, dass er nur zu Informationszwecken dient und keine Finanzberatung darstellt.

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Summary (Approx. 600 words)

This report details the most actively traded stocks on the Nasdaq, NYSE, and NYSE American exchanges as of [date not specified, assumed to be recent]. The data focuses on a selection of companies, revealing significant trading volumes and price movements.

Key Observations:

• High Volume Leaders: Reliance Global Group Inc. and Mint Incorporation Ltd. consistently exhibited the highest trading volumes across both the Nasdaq and NYSE listings. These companies, particularly Reliance Global Group, showed substantial price increases during the reporting period.
• NVIDIA’s Surge: NVIDIA Corp. experienced a significant surge in trading volume and price, rising by 6.67% and trading at $192.08. This highlights considerable investor interest in the company’s performance in the semiconductor industry.
• Mixed Performance: The overall market displayed mixed performance. While many stocks saw gains, including Plug Power Inc. (+0.02), iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (-0.29), and several others with increases over 1%, certain stocks experienced declines. Intel Corp. (-0.69%) and Amazon.com Inc. (-3.46%) were notable laggards.
• Bitcoin Trust Volatility: The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) demonstrated noticeable volatility, falling by 0.29% with trading volume of 23,597,455.
• Sector Representation: The list shows representation across various sectors, including technology (NVIDIA, Intel, Alphabet, Meta, Microchip), cryptocurrency (Bitcoin Trust), and industrials (Ford, Transocean).
• Specific Stock Movements: Notably, several companies saw substantial price changes, reflecting market sentiment and company-specific news. For example, Pagaya Technologies Ltd. saw a significant decline (-4.30%), while others experienced gains exceeding 5%.
• ETF Activity: The inclusion of the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETH) further illustrates the growing interest in blockchain-related investments.

Stock Categories by Exchange:

Nasdaq: The Nasdaq listed the highest volume stocks, largely dominated by technology companies like NVIDIA and also included companies from various sectors like mining, AI, and biotech.

NYSE: The NYSE listed companies with varying sectors including mining, automotive, and media.

Conclusion:

The provided data illustrates a dynamic and volatile stock market environment. While some companies experienced substantial gains, others faced downward pressure, highlighting the importance of careful research and risk management for investors. The high trading volumes indicate significant interest in these companies and their respective sectors.

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Zusammenfassung (ca. 600 Wörter)

Dieser Bericht gibt einen Überblick über die am häufigsten gehandelten Aktien an den Börsen Nasdaq, NYSE und NYSE American vom [Datum nicht angegeben, angenommen kürzlich] Standpunkt. Die Daten konzentrieren sich auf eine Auswahl von Unternehmen und zeigen beträchtliche Handelsvolumina und Preisbewegungen.

Wesentliche Beobachtungen:

• Hohes Handelsvolumen: Reliance Global Group Inc. und Mint Incorporation Ltd. zeigten konsequent die höchsten Handelsvolumina sowohl an den Nasdaq- als auch an den NYSE-Listen. Diese Unternehmen, insbesondere Reliance Global Group, verzeichneten während der Berichtszeit einen erheblichen Preisanstieg.
• NVIDIAs Anstieg: NVIDIA Corp. erlebte einen signifikanten Anstieg des Handelsvolumens und des Preises, der um 6,67 % stieg und bei 192,08 $ gehandelt wurde. Dies spiegelt das beträchtliche Interesse der Anleger an der Leistung des Unternehmens in der Halbleiterindustrie wider.
• Gemischte Performance: Der Gesamtmarkt zeigte eine gemischte Performance. Während viele Aktien Gewinne erzielten, darunter Plug Power Inc. (+0,02 %), der iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (-0,29 %) und mehrere andere mit Überstiegen von mehr als 1 %, erlitten einige Aktien Verluste. Intel Corp. (-0,69 %) und Amazon.com Inc. (-3,46 %) waren bemerkenswerte Rückstand.
• Bitcoin Trust Volatilität: Der iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) zeigte eine deutliche Volatilität und fiel um 0,29 % mit einem Handelsvolumen von 23.597.455.
• Sektorrepräsentation: Die Liste spiegelt eine Darstellung verschiedener Sektoren wider, darunter Technologie (NVIDIA, Intel, Alphabet, Meta, Microchip), Kryptowährungen (Bitcoin Trust), und Industrie (Ford, Transocean).
• Spezifische Aktienbewegungen: Mehrere Unternehmen verzeichneten erhebliche Preisschwankungen, die auf Marktstimmung und unternehmensspezifische Nachrichten zurückzuführen sind. Beispielsweise sanken Pagaya Technologies Ltd. erheblich (-4,30 %), während andere über 5 % Gewinne erzielten.
• ETF-Aktivität: Die Aufnahme des iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETH) verdeutlicht das wachsende Interesse an Blockchain-bezogenen Investitionen.

Aktien nach Börse:

Nasdaq: Die Nasdaq listete die Aktien mit dem höchsten Handelsvolumen, die größtenteils von Technologieunternehmen wie NVIDIA und auch von Unternehmen aus verschiedenen Sektoren wie Bergbau, künstliche Intelligenz und Biotechnologie dominiert wurden.

NYSE: Die NYSE listete Unternehmen mit variierenden Sektoren, darunter Bergbau, Automobil und Medien.

Schlussfolgerung:

Die bereitgestellten Daten veranschaulichen eine dynamische und volatile Börsenumgebung. Während einige Unternehmen erhebliche Gewinne erzielten, erlitten andere einen Rückgang, was die Bedeutung sorgfältiger Recherche und Risikomanagement für Investoren hervorhebt. Die hohen Handelsvolumina deuten auf ein beträchtliches Interesse an diesen Unternehmen und ihren jeweiligen Sektoren hin.

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Zusammenfassung

Am Donnerstag erlebten die Aktienmärkte einen deutlichen Rückgang, wobei der S&P 500, der Dow Jones und der Nasdaq 100 alle scharf fielen. Dieser Verkaufsdruck wurde durch schwache Wirtschaftsdaten, insbesondere hinsichtlich des US-Arbeitsmarktes, und Bedenken hinsichtlich anhaltender Inflation verstärkt.

Haupttreiber des Rückgangs:

• Schwache Arbeitsmarktdaten: Wichtige Berichte zeigten einen Anstieg der Entlassungen (117,8% gegenüber dem Vorjahr) und steigende Anzahl von Anträgen auf Arbeitslosenunterstützung, was auf eine mögliche wirtschaftliche Verlangsamung hindeutet. Ein deutlicher Rückgang der Arbeitsangebote im Dezember verschärfte diese Bedenken zusätzlich.
• Warnung des Fed-Gouverneurs: Die Aussage von Fed-Gouverneurin Lisa Cook bestätigte die Bedenken und argumentierte, dass die Inflationsrisiken eher auf die höhere Seite tendierten, was eine anhaltende Wachsamkeit und die Wiederherstellung der Glaubwürdigkeit erforderlich mache.
• Verkaufsdruck im Technologiebereich: Der enttäuschende Umsatzprognose von Qualcomm löste einen breiten Verkaufsdruck im Technologiebereich aus, darunter Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Western Digital (WDC) und NXP Semiconductors (NXPI). Die “Magnificent Seven” – Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), Tesla (TSLA), Nvidia (NVDA), Alphabet (GOOGL), Apple (AAPL) und Meta Platforms (META) – trugen ebenfalls zum fallenden Druck bei.
• Kryptowährungs-Crash: Bitcoin erlebte einen dramatischen Absturz, der auf ein 1,25-Jahres-Tief fiel, was auf eine breitere Schwäche im Kryptomarkt zurückzuführen ist. Die Kapitalabflüsse aus Bitcoin-ETFs beschleunigten sich.
• Bond-Markt-Reaktion: Der Aktienrückgang führte zu einer erhöhten Nachfrage nach sicheren Staatsanleihen, insbesondere US-Treasuries. Dies senkte die Renditen und schuf eine positive Umgebung für Anleihen.

Zinsausblick:

Der Markt schätzt derzeit eine geringe Wahrscheinlichkeit einer bevorstehenden Zinssenkung der US-Notenbank (etwa 3% Wahrscheinlichkeit einer Reduzierung von 25 Basispunkten). Die Bank of England (BoE) hat ihren Satz bei 3,75% belassen, mit einer Stimmenmehrheit von 5 zu 4, und erwartet eine mögliche Entspannung der Wirtschaft, wenn sich die Bedingungen verbessern. Politische Turbulenzen in England, im Zusammenhang mit der Regierung von Premierminister Starmer, belasteten den Pfund und die Renditen der Staatsanleihen.

Gewinnberichte:

Die Gewinnberichtsperiode für das vierte Quartal ist in vollem Gange, wobei 150 S&P 500-Unternehmen voraussichtlich Berichte erstatten werden. Die Gewinne waren im Allgemeinen stark, wobei 79 % der gemeldeten Unternehmen die Erwartungen übertroffen haben, was das Wachstum der S&P-Gewinne um einen erwarteten 8,4 % im Jahresvergleich ankurbelte. Allerdings wird der Markt eine geringe Wahrscheinlichkeit einer Zinssenkung in Frage stellen, was die Anlegerstimmung belasten könnte.

Sonstige Markttätigkeiten:

Die Märkte folgten dem Beispiel und sanken auch in Europa, wobei der Euro Stoxx 50, der Shanghai Composite und der Nikkei 225 sanken. Die Einzelhandelsumsätze in Europa zeigten einen deutlichen Rückgang, während die Bestellungen in deutschen Fabriken unerwartet um 7,8 % im Jahresvergleich gestiegen sind. Die EZB und die BoE haben ihre jeweiligen Satzänderungen unverändert belassen.