Rundown · Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Finance news on February 25, 2026
On Wednesday, February 25, 2026 the Finance desk recorded 33 news events, 1 of them carried by 5 or more outlets. The earliest report came from manilatimes.net at 00:14 UTC. 6 more events were reported; they are listed at the end.
- news events33
- outlet reports67
- carried by 5+ outlets1
- first report (UTC)00:14
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US stocks rise ahead of Nvidia profit report
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Coverage recordYarrawonga Chronicle: “Aussie shares chop near record on mixed inflation sign”
The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).
Reported by Yarrawonga Chronicle, Perthnow and The West.
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Nvidia and tech stocks lead Wall Street higher
Reported by idahopress.com, Reflector and journal-news.com.
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Cramer Rejects AI Doomsday Memo as Software Sector Faces Steep Selloff
Machine summary Jim Cramer has labeled a viral research memo predicting an AI-driven collapse of the software and finance sectors as "science fiction," despite a sharp market downturn. While the Dow and Nasdaq faced significant losses following the report, Cramer argues that current economic data contradicts the catastrophic narrative being priced into enterprise software stocks.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.66% on Feb 23 following the Citrini Research memo.
- The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF is down 27.19% year-to-date as of late February 2026.
- Salesforce (CRM) is currently trading at 15x forward GAAP earnings, down from a 5-year average of 35x.
- The S&P 500 Software & Services Index remains down 23% for the year despite a 1.3% rebound on Feb 24.
Reported by miamiherald.com, kansascity.com and Sacbee.
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AI self-driving startup Wayve worth $8.6 billion after fresh funding
Machine summary British AI startup Wayve has secured $1.5 billion in new funding, propelling its valuation to $8.6 billion with backing from industry titans like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Uber.
- Wayve reached a valuation of $8.6 billion following a $1.5 billion funding round.
- Major investors include Microsoft, Nvidia, Uber, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Stellantis.
- Wayve targets full autonomous software integration into consumer vehicles by 2027.
Reported by freemalaysiatoday.com and economictimes.indiatimes.com.
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Paramount comments on Warner Bros. Discovery board determination
Machine summary Paramount commented on a Warner Bros. Discovery board determination that its proposal could reasonably be expected to lead to a superior proposal, according to a Paramount statement.
- Paramount commented on a Warner Bros. Discovery board determination that Paramount's proposal could reasonably be expected to lead to a superior proposal, according to a Paramount statement.
Reported by Pr Newswire and itnewsonline.com.
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Shoals Technologies reports fourth quarter 2025 results
Machine summary Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, according to corrected press releases.
Reported by manilatimes.net and itnewsonline.com.
- Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.
Full coverage: every report, when each was published, and who was named (2 outlets)
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Asian stocks gain after AI optimism sends Wall Street higher
Reported by isp.netscape.com and mynorthwest.com.
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Coverage recordmarketscreener.com: “Gold climbs 1% as US tariff uncertainty lifts safe - haven demand”
The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).
Reported by marketscreener.com and omanobserver.om.
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Coverage recordfortune.com: “Top high - yield savings rates Feb. 25, 2026: Up to 5.00% APY”
The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).
Reported by finance.yahoo.com and Fortune.
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Gold Prices Stabilize Near Recent Lows Amid Resilient US Dollar Strength
Machine summary On Wednesday, gold traded little changed after a prior-session decline, with dollar strength making gold more expensive for international buyers. The Economic Times reported that US gold futures slipped slightly, silver fell, and platinum and palladium edged higher. The New Straits Times said gold had dropped more than 1% in the previous session.
- Gold prices remained broadly unchanged on Wednesday after a 1% drop on Tuesday.
- The US Dollar Index strength is making gold more expensive for international currency holders.
- The US and Iran are scheduled to begin new rounds of nuclear negotiations.
- Silver prices followed gold lower, while platinum and palladium saw minor gains.
- US gold futures edged slightly lower during the Wednesday session.
Reported by New Straits Times and The Economic Times.
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Circle Stock Surges as USDC Circulation Jumps 72% in Q4
Machine summary Circle (CRCL) shares rallied double digits following a Q4 report highlighting a 72% surge in USDC circulation and record transaction volumes.
- USDC circulation grew by 72% in the fourth quarter.
- Circle (CRCL) stock experienced a double-digit percentage jump following the earnings report.
Reported by Decrypt and finance.yahoo.com.
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Coverage recordSeeking Alpha: “Hilton Grand Vacations Q4 2025 Earnings Preview”
Reports ran between 15:45 and 17:15 UTC on Feb 25.
The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).
Reported by finance.yahoo.com and Seeking Alpha.
- Hilton Grand Vacations
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CME halts Globex metals and natural gas futures on technical issue
Reported by Bloomberg and Seeking Alpha.
- CME Group
- Globex
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Coverage recordwinnipegfreepress.com: “Trump portrayal of golden age is out of sync with how Americans see economy”
The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).
Reported by Winnipeg Free Press and yahoo.com.
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Polymarket lets users wager on the future, report says
Machine summary A report says Polymarket lets users wager on the future. The same report says the author would rather own two AI stocks.
- Polymarket lets users wager on the future, according to a report.
- The report says the author would rather own two AI stocks.
Reported by fool.com and finance.yahoo.com.
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American Express stock has fallen 12% in 2026, reports say
Machine summary Reports state that American Express stock has fallen 12% in 2026.
- American Express stock has fallen 12% in 2026, according to reports.
Reported by fool.com and finance.yahoo.com.
- American Express
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NioCorp announces closing of $100.0 million public offering
Machine summary NioCorp announced the closing of a $100.0 million public offering of common shares, according to hawaiitelegraph.com and juniorminingnetwork.com.
- NioCorp announced the closing of a $100.0 million public offering of common shares, according to hawaiitelegraph.com.
- NioCorp Developments announced the closing of a $100.0 million public offering of common shares, according to juniorminingnetwork.com.
Reported by juniorminingnetwork.com and hawaiitelegraph.com (Big News Network).
- NioCorp Developments
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Coverage recordThe Assam Tribune: “India tech startups raise $9.1 bn in 2025, up 23%”
Reports ran between 11:33 and 13:30 UTC on Feb 25.
The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).
Reported by The Assam Tribune and The Hans India.
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Coverage recorddealstreetasia.com: “Private credit in emerging markets surges to record level: GPCA”
Reports ran from 15:00 UTC on Feb 25 to 08:00 UTC on Feb 26.
The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).
Reported by dealstreetasia.com and hedgeco.net.
- GPCA (Global Private Capital Association)
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Bitcoin Volatility Debate: Willy Woo Counters David Stockman’s Critique
Machine summary Analyst Willy Woo responded to former White House official David Stockman's critique of Bitcoin's recent price slump. Woo argues that Bitcoin’s drawdowns are structurally similar to the historical volatility seen in tech giants like Nvidia and Amazon during their growth phases.
Reported by Benzinga and finance.yahoo.com.
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Par Pacific Q4 2025 earnings call summary and transcript
Machine summary Par Pacific Holdings (PARR) reported its Q4 2025 financial results.
Reported by fool.com and finance.yahoo.com.
- Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.
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Coverage recordmarkets.financialcontent.com: “FinancialContent - MasTec (MTZ) Reports Earnings Tomorrow: What To Expect”
The outlets that reported this event are listed with links to their reports; no summary of ours passed our automated checks for it, which says nothing about the event (how they work).
Reported by markets.financialcontent.com.
- MasTec
- United Parks & Resorts
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Q4 Earnings Outlook: Assured Guaranty, Brink’s, and Autodesk Set to Report
Machine summary Assured Guaranty, Brink’s, and Autodesk are scheduled to report Q4 earnings. The reports will cover Assured Guaranty, Brink’s, and Autodesk Q4 earnings.
Reported by markets.financialcontent.com.
- Autodesk
- Assured Guaranty
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YieldMax funds declare dividends
Machine summary YieldMax Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs declared a $0.0895 dividend, and YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs declared a $0.0719 dividend, according to Seeking Alpha.
- Seeking Alpha reported that YieldMax Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs declared a $0.0895 dividend.
- Seeking Alpha reported that YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs declared a $0.0719 dividend.
Reported by Seeking Alpha.
- YieldMax
- YieldMax Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs
- Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs
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YieldMax ETFs declare dividends
Machine summary YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF declared a $0.4782 dividend, and YieldMax Ultra Short Option Income Strategy ETF declared a $0.3711 dividend, according to Seeking Alpha.
- YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF declared a $0.4782 dividend, according to Seeking Alpha.
- YieldMax Ultra Short Option Income Strategy ETF declared a $0.3711 dividend, according to Seeking Alpha.
Reported by Seeking Alpha.
- YieldMax
- YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF
- YieldMax Ultra Short Option Income Strategy ETF
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National Bank of Canada declares CAD 1.24 dividend
Machine summary Seeking Alpha reports National Bank of Canada declared a CAD 1.24 dividend, and the outlet says the bank's 1ST PFD SER 30 declared a CAD 0.3869 dividend.
- A dividend of CAD 0.3869 was declared for First Preferred Shares Series 30.
- National Bank of Canada declared a CAD 0.3869 dividend on its 1st PFD SER 30 and a CAD 1.24 dividend.
Reported by Seeking Alpha.
- National Bank of Canada
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Top Quant ranked small-cap and rated mid-cap stocks with positive EPS surprises
Machine summary Top Quant ranked small-cap stocks and rated mid-cap stocks with positive EPS surprises. Top Quant ranked small-cap and mid-cap stocks with positive EPS surprises.
Reported by Seeking Alpha.
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The Pennant Group and Northwest Pipe beat Q4 CY2025 sales estimates
Machine summary The Pennant Group and Northwest Pipe Company both reported Q4 2025 revenue that exceeded analyst expectations. The Pennant Group and Northwest Pipe reported Q4 CY2025 sales that topped estimates.
- Northwest Pipe Company (NWPX) reported Q4 CY2025 sales above estimates.
- The Pennant Group's Q4 CY2025 sales topped estimates.
Reported by markets.financialcontent.com.
- The Pennant Group
- Northwest Pipe Company
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Bitcoin $10.5B options expiry scheduled for Friday
Machine summary A $10.5 billion Bitcoin options expiry is scheduled for Friday.
Reported by my.cointelegraph.com and cointelegraph.com.
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Kraken introduces fixed-rate crypto loans for Pro users
Machine summary Kraken introduced fixed-rate crypto loans for its Pro users, according to Cointelegraph.
Reported by my.cointelegraph.com and cointelegraph.com.
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Bitcoin tops $68K after stock market rebound
Machine summary Bitcoin topped $68,000 after a stock market rebound and strong earnings data boosted risk appetite, according to Cointelegraph. A separate Cointelegraph report said bitcoin topped $69,500 in the same context.
- Cointelegraph reported that bitcoin topped $68,000 after a stock market rebound and strong earnings data boosted risk appetite.
- Cointelegraph reported that bitcoin topped $69,500 after stocks rebounded and strong earnings data boosted risk appetite.
Reported by my.cointelegraph.com and cointelegraph.com.
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Tokenized US Treasurys Surpass $1B Growth Milestone in Early 2026
Machine summary The market for tokenized US Treasury notes has added over $1 billion in market capitalization since the start of 2026.
Reported by my.cointelegraph.com and cointelegraph.com.
More events reported
No summary of ours and no outlet headline passed our automated checks for these, which says nothing about the events (how they work); the outlets and their reports are linked.
- · 2 outletsLivemint, Google NewsNamed in the reports: Sensex
- · 2 outletsfinanznachrichten.de, iberonews.comNamed in the reports: Bureau Veritas
- · 2 outletsInsider Monkey, finance.yahoo.comNamed in the reports: UBS
- · 1 outletyourstory.com
- · 2 outletsmy.cointelegraph.com, cointelegraph.com
- · 1 outletfinance.yahoo.comNamed in the reports: Nasdaq
Each summary and its key facts are a machine summary of the reports linked under it; the outlets, times and counts come from those reports' own records. How a rundown is built.
Also covered for this desk
50 events homed on another desk that the Finance desk also carried on February 25, 2026.
- Feb 25 · HR & workforce Aston Martin cutting up to a fifth of workers as losses widen 13
- Feb 25 · Healthcare Vance says administration pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota 13
- Feb 25 · HR & workforce Trump Proposes $1,000 Federal 401k Match for Workers Without Employer Benefits 9
- Feb 25 · Legal Bloomberg: “US to Raise Tariff to 15% Where Appropriate. Greer Says” 5
- Feb 25 · Legal Australian lotteries under scrutiny for problem gambling register 3
- Feb 25 · Legal Woolworths profit affected by court ruling on back pay 2
- Feb 25 · Retail thestar.com.my: “HP reckons memory chip crunch will linger next year, warns of PC sales slump” 2
- Feb 25 · Crypto benzinga.com: “Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Recover But 'Extreme Fear' Sentiment Lingers: Analyst Says Markets Will Remain 'Boring' Until This Day - Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC) (ARCA:BTC)” 2
- Feb 25 · Supply chain McKinsey: quick commerce to reach USD 35-40 bn by 2030 in India 2
- Feb 25 · Supply chain africa.chinadaily.com.cn: “China reclaims spot as Germany top trading partner” 2
- Feb 25 · Retail finance.yahoo.com: “Alcon (ALC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript” 2
- Feb 25 · Legal German State Secretary Warns Tariffs Threaten Global Climate Goals 2
- Feb 25 · Supply chain AMG Acquires AURA Technologie to Launch Circular Molybdenum Platform 2
- Feb 25 · Supply chain abcnews.com: “What do the remaining tariffs mean for prices? Experts explain” 2
- Feb 25 · Biotech Fund reveals $170 million exit from Protagonist, report says 2
- Feb 25 · Legal stcatharinesstandard.ca: “CUSMA worries persist, but businesses taking small wins from court tariff decision” 2
- Feb 25 · Legal iHeartRadio: “President Trump Addresses Supreme Court Tariff Ruling At State Of The Union” 1
- Feb 25 · HR & workforce Earnings previews issued for Intuit, Clear Channel Outdoor, SoundHound AI, Figs, Progyny and TopBuild 1
- Feb 25 · Healthcare J.M. Smucker, Viatris, CRAI, Xponential Fitness and Elastic Q4 results due 1
- Feb 25 · Retail Hormel Foods and Celsius Q4 earnings previews published 1
- Feb 25 · SaaS Omnitech IPO in focus in Economic Times reports 1
- Feb 25 · Supply chain India puts trade talks with US on hold, signs mineral deal with Brazil 1
- Feb 25 · Healthcare LifeStance Health Group reports Q4 2025 results, introduces FY26 outlook 1
- Feb 25 · Legal CS Disco and Acadia Healthcare Lead Broad Earnings Beats with FY26 Outlooks 1
- Feb 25 · Climate Report says national EV export strategy vital as global sales seen tripling by 2030 1
- Feb 25 · Retail Seeking Alpha: “Gildan Activewear Q4 2025 Earnings Preview” 1
- Feb 25 · HR & workforce covers.com: “DraftKings Cuts Jobs as Company Undergoes Restructuring” 1
- Feb 25 · Climate finance.yahoo.com: “Genworth Financial, Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary” 1
- Feb 25 · Healthcare Chemed and Zevia Face Market Sell-Off After Q4 Revenue Misses 1
- Feb 25 · Legal Motley Fool: “Magnite (MGNI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript” 1
- Feb 25 · Legal US Shifts Legal Strategy to Maintain China Tariffs After Supreme Court Setback 1
- Feb 25 · Healthcare Agilent Q1 revenue growth misses internal expectations on weather, academia softness 1
- Feb 25 · AI Hut 8 reports $279M Q4 loss as compute revenue rises 1
- Feb 25 · Crypto GD Culture Group board authorizes Bitcoin treasury sales 1
- Feb 25 · Biotech benzinga.com: “Insights into Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings Upcoming Earnings - Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings (NYSE: DNA)” 1
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Sources: the outlets' reports linked on this page; counts and times from GetYourBrief's record of those reports (methodology).