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Prediction markets are exploding into mainstream chatter, and while Kalshi and Polymarket grab headlines, publicly traded plays may be the smarter way to invest in the boom.

3 of the Best Prediction Market Stocks to Buy in 2026 ↗

February 27, 2026

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Topics Law Enforcement

3 Cash-Producing Stocks We Find Risky

February 26, 2026

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak...

CoreCivic Stock Down This Past Year, but One Fund Took a $5 Million Stake Amid 26% Revenue Surge ↗

February 26, 2026

CoreCivic manages correctional and reentry facilities across the U.S., providing outsourced solutions for government agencies.

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AstraZeneca’s Strategic Leap: Pharmaceutical Giant Completes Historic Move to the New York Stock Exchange

February 26, 2026

On February 2, 2026, AstraZeneca PLC (NYSE: AZN) officially rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, marking the completion of its high-profile transition from the Nasdaq. The move signals...

ICE First Look at Mortgage Performance: National Mortgage Delinquency Rate Edges Lower in January

Topics ETFs

February 26, 2026

In a move that signals the most significant structural shift in American equity markets in decades, the financial world is bracing for a "23-hour" trading day. As of February 25, 2026, Nasdaq Inc....

The 23-Hour Stock Market: Nasdaq’s Bold Leap Toward a Borderless Financial Future

February 25, 2026

NEW YORK — Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) sent a clear message to Wall Street today during its highly anticipated 2026 Investor Day: the days of being viewed solely as a stock exchange are over. Standing...

Topics Regulatory Compliance

Nasdaq's 2026 Investor Day: Revenue Targets Raised as AI Strategy Takes Center Stage

February 25, 2026

As of February 25, 2026, the S&P 500 index (NYSEArca:SPY) finds itself in a high-stakes tug-of-war between psychological resistance and robust underlying support. Following a historic surge that saw...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy Regulatory Compliance

S&P 500 Eyes 7,200 Milestone as Bank of America Signals Strong Technical Floor at 6,750

February 25, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As of February 24, 2026, the bedrock of American monetary policy is trembling. The Federal Reserve, an institution designed to operate above the fray of partisan politics, is...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy Stocks

The Siege of Eccles Building: Federal Reserve Independence Faces Its Greatest Trial

February 24, 2026

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning. Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth,...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Bonds Derivatives

1 S&P 500 Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 We Turn Down

February 22, 2026

Coinbase Shares Surge 16% on Aggressive $2 Billion Buyback and 'Everything Exchange' Pivot

Topics Stocks

February 17, 2026

In a striking display of market resilience, shares of Coinbase Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) surged 16% today, February 17, 2026, as investors looked past a significant GAAP net loss to embrace the...

NEW YORK — The floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ICE) sits silent today, February 16, 2026, as the U.S. financial markets observe the Presidents Day holiday. While the closure provides a...

Topics Derivatives ETFs Retirement

Wall Street Pauses for Presidents Day as Record-Breaking Dow Faces Tech Sector Headwinds

February 16, 2026

Topics Artificial Intelligence ETFs Economy

ICE Announces Record Open Interest Across its Interest Rate Derivatives Markets

February 13, 2026

In a definitive move that reshapes the landscape of American mortgage finance, PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFSI) announced on February 11, 2026, that it has entered into a definitive...

PennyMac (PFSI) to Acquire Cenlar’s Subservicing Business in $257 Million Deal

February 12, 2026

NYSE Launches NYSE Texas Advisory Board to Shape Future Expansion in the State

February 12, 2026

Intercontinental Exchange delivered a stronger-than-expected Q4, as revenue and non-GAAP EPS both exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, resulting in a positive market reaction. Management attributed the...

Intercontinental Exchange’s Q4 Earnings Call: Our Top 5 Analyst Questions

February 12, 2026

Financial firms serve as the backbone of the economy, providing essential services from lending and investment management to risk management and payment processing. Still, investors are uneasy as...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Earnings

2 Financials Stocks Worth Your Attention and 1 We Turn Down

February 11, 2026

ICE Launches Polymarket Signals and Sentiment Tool Turning Crowd-Sourced Dynamic Views into Market Opportunities

Topics Economy Stocks

February 11, 2026

ICE Launches CoinDesk Cryptocurrency Futures Contracts

February 10, 2026

ICE Benchmark Administration Receives Recognition Under the EU Benchmarks Regulation

February 10, 2026

ICE Introduces New MSP User Experience, Launches Next Phase of Enhanced Servicing Automation

February 10, 2026

As the United States settles into the second year of the second Trump administration, the political world is already looking toward the horizon. While the 2026 midterms are the immediate hurdle,...

The 2028 Shadow Campaign: Vance and Newsom Dominate Early Prediction Markets

February 09, 2026

Bullish (BLSH) Ignites the Institutional Crypto Market as Revenue Surges 70% on Derivatives Dominance

Topics Government

February 09, 2026

The digital asset landscape witnessed a seismic shift this week as Bullish (NYSE: BLSH), the institutional-grade crypto exchange, reported an explosive 70% year-over-year revenue growth in its latest...

ICE Mortgage Monitor: Early-January Rate Decline Unlocks Refinance Opportunity for Nearly 5 Million Homeowners

Topics Bonds Derivatives ETFs

February 09, 2026

ICE Launches FTSE® South Korea RIC Capped Index Futures

February 08, 2026

As the prediction market industry enters its most volatile and high-stakes year to date, the internal rivalry between the sector’s two largest titans has spilled over into the markets themselves. On...

The Prediction Market ‘Civil War’: Polymarket and Kalshi Battle for 2026 Dominance

February 08, 2026

The End of Bridge Risk: Why the Circle-Polymarket Native USDC Shift is a Watershed Moment for Institutional Forecasting

February 08, 2026

The prediction market landscape shifted significantly this week as the world’s leading forecasting platform, Polymarket, officially commenced its transition to native USDC for on-chain settlement. In a...

While the dust of the 2024 election has long since settled, the gaze of the political and financial worlds has already shifted toward the next horizon. As of February 7, 2026, prediction markets for...

Newsom Leads the Pack: Analyzing the $45 Million Surge in 2028 Democratic Nominee Markets

February 07, 2026

The ICE Age of InfoFi: How a $2 Billion Bet Turned Polymarket into Wall Street’s Truth Engine

February 06, 2026

The landscape of global finance shifted permanently this winter as the Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) finalized a staggering $2 billion strategic investment into Polymarket. For years,...