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Walmart earnings, Fed comments, jobs data: What to Watch
Market Domination Overtime Host Josh Lipton previews several of the biggest stories to come tomorrow, Thursday, February 19, including earnings results from Walmart (WMT), Opendoor Technologies (OPEN), and Deere & Company (DE); commentary from Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman and Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari; and the weekly reading on initial jobless claims. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime.
Dow Jones Futures: S&P 500 Rises To Resistance As Nvidia, ASML Lead; Carvana Dives Late, Walmart Due
The S&P 500 reached resistance levels, driven by gains in tech stocks, particularly Nvidia and ASML, reflecting the ongoing AI boom. Carvana's stock plummeted late on earnings, while investors await Walmart's report, indicating a mixed market with both positive and negative developments.
Coinbase’s Crypto-Backed Lending Product Expands to XRP and DOGE
Coinbase signaled its crypto-backed lending product is expanding in the U.S., unveiling support for XRP, Dogecoin, Cardano, and Litecoin.
Morgan Stanley Starts Coverage on TeraWulf Inc. (WULF)
Bitcoin ETFs log $105M outflows as mystery IBIT buyer surfaces
US spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to see slowing outflows as investors and analysts examine Q4 2025 filings showing which institutions bought and sold crypto ETFs.
Trump family-backed WLFI token surges 23% ahead of Mar-a-Lago crypto forum
Although US President Donald Trump was not slated to appear at today's event, it will include two senators, the CFTC chair, and industry leaders.
Berkshire Hathaway Slashes Stake in Amazon by More Than 75%
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway slashed its stake in Amazon by more than 75% in the fourth quarter, while also building a stake in the New York Times, his last new bet as chief executive officer of the conglomerate. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar reports.
Coin Center urges Senate not to axe crypto developer protection bill
Coin Center said internet and cloud hosting providers aren’t prosecuted when criminals misuse their platforms, arguing crypto developers shouldn’t be either.
5 Must-Read Analyst Questions From Cisco’s Q4 Earnings Call
Coca-Cola (KO) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Momentum
The Protocol: Zora moves to Solana
Decentralized social platform Zora is shifting its focus from NFTs to “attention markets” on Solana, allowing users to trade tokens based on internet trends and cultural moments. While initial activity was limited, the move leverages Solana's speed and low fees, and represents a potential pivot away from its previous Base network momentum. This introduces a new speculative asset class tied to social media buzz.
Bitcoin 2024 buyers steady BTC price as trader sees $52K 'next week or so'
Two-year Bitcoin hodlers "absorbed" seller pressure in recent weeks, according to new research, but most analysts still expect new macro BTC price lows.
Moonwell hit by $1.78M exploit as AI vibe coding debate reaches DeFi
The exploit saw the Moonwell protocol exploited for $1.78 million after cbETH was mispriced at $1.12 instead of about $2,200, intensifying debate around AI-co-authored smart contracts.
Modern Treasury integrates stablecoin settlement alongside ACH and wires
The payment software company has integrated stablecoin settlement into its existing payments stack, combining USDG, USDP and USDC with traditional rails.
Bitcoin's Divergence From Nasdaq Is a Warning on Dollar Liquidity: Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes warns Bitcoin's divergence from a flat Nasdaq signals an AI-driven credit crisis, but experts say the timeline is overstretched.
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Kalshi Bid to Pause Nevada Enforcement
The ruling clears a path for state action, leaving predictions-market operator Kalshi with limited options, according to one legal expert.
Pump.fun rolls out trader cashbacks in tweak to memecoin model
The rewards model follows months of criticism that too few Pump.fun traders were breaking even on the platform, let alone profiting.
Oracle Error Leaves DeFi Lender Moonwell With $1.8 Million in Bad Debt
The error allowed liquidators to repay roughly $1 of debt to seize cbETH collateral, leaving Moonwell with nearly $1.8 million in bad debt.
Nvidia Gets Big Commitment From Meta. What It Means for the Broadcom Threat.
Nvidia is seeing a significant commitment from Meta, which is positive news given the competitive pressure from Broadcom. This strengthens Nvidia's position in the AI chip market and suggests continued strong demand for its products, potentially mitigating concerns about Broadcom's advancements.
Assessing Salesforce (CRM) Valuation As AI Partnerships Expand And Analyst Support Builds Ahead Of Earnings
Carrefour Aims to Boost Tech, Focus on Key Regions
JPMorgan Opened a Bar for Employees. If Only They Could Get In.
Prediction: Nvidia Stock Will Drop After Feb. 25
Despite likely strong Q4 results, Nvidia (NVDA) stock may decline after its earnings announcement on February 25, 2026. Historically, the stock has fallen post-earnings even when beating estimates, potentially due to 'whisper numbers' or investor concerns about future growth, particularly regarding memory shortages and ROI on AI spending. Investors should be cautious and monitor management's commentary on these issues.
Why Analysts Think Walmart (WMT) Story Is Shifting With AI Deals And New Growth Levers
Analyst sentiment on Walmart (WMT) is shifting positively, with fair value estimates increasing to $129.03 due to strong retail execution, e-commerce growth, and advertising revenue. Partnerships with Google and OpenAI are also seen as potential growth drivers, though some caution remains regarding high expectations and potential earnings surprises.
Zora moves onto Solana with 'attention markets' for trading internet trends
Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund dumps ETHZilla stake as ETH treasuries face pressure
A new SEC filing shows Peter Thiel-linked Founders Fund entities now own zero ETHZilla shares, after disclosing a 7.5% stake in 2025.
Wells Fargo sees ‘YOLO’ trade driving $150B into Bitcoin and risk assets
A Wells Fargo strategist said bigger US tax refunds may revive retail risk-taking by late March, potentially sending fresh cash into Bitcoin and momentum stocks.
AMLBot says social engineering drove 65% of crypto cases it probed in 2025
Social engineering and impersonation-related scams were the most frequent attack vectors targeting crypto investors in AMLBot’s investigations last year.
How Europe’s blockchain sandbox finds innovation in regulation
The EU regulated blockchain earlier than most major economies. Its sandbox now tests whether dialogue unlocks innovation inside legal fences.
ECB targets 2027 digital euro pilot as provider selection begins in Q1 2026
The ECB is set to begin selecting EU-licensed payment providers for its digital euro pilot this quarter, with the 12-month pilot set to kick off in the second half of 2027.
Wall Street Pushes Deeper Into Prediction Markets With New ETF Filings
Prediction market exposure is being packaged for public investors as the U.S. election cycle draws institutional interest.
Crypto lobby forms working group seeking prediction market clarity
The Prediction Markets Working Group, launched by The Digital Chamber, will champion the sector’s values while advocating for the CFTC to maintain primary oversight.
Zora debuts attention markets on Solana, betting on social trends
The ZORA token gained 6.2% to $0.022 over the last 24 hours as Zora announced its new attention markets product.
eToro shares pop 20% as crypto revenues bolster Q4 earnings
eToro CEO Yoni Assia says he is positioning the trading platform “for a financial system that is increasingly moving on-chain,” after its crypto revenues boosted earnings in Q4.
Bitwise, GraniteShares join race for prediction market-style ETFs
Two more ETF issuers have filed prospectuses for six US election prediction market ETFs, allowing investors to gain exposure to election outcomes.
Bitcoin’s tech stock divergence is a ‘fire alarm’ for fiat: Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes warns that AI-related job losses will spark a credit crisis, forcing central banks to print money, which will drive Bitcoin to new all-time highs.
4 data points suggest XRP price bottomed at $1.12: Are bulls ready to take over?
Multiple technical, onchain and exchange-traded product data points suggest $1.12 was the generational bottom for XRP. Is it time for a trend reversal?
Nevada sues Kalshi after prediction market loses bid to stop state action
Kalshi is looking to have Nevada’s lawsuit heard in federal court, again asserting it is subject only to federal commodity exchange laws.
The Wrong Way—and Right Way—to Hedge This Volatile Stock Market
The article discusses strategies for hedging against a volatile stock market, emphasizing the importance of understanding risk tolerance and choosing appropriate tools like options or inverse ETFs. It cautions against blindly following trends and suggests focusing on long-term investment goals while acknowledging short-term market fluctuations.
Billionaire Seth Klarman of Baupost Group Is Piling Into Dual Industry Leader Amazon and Dumping Shares of a High-Flying Chief Rival
Billionaire investor Seth Klarman significantly increased his stake in Amazon, citing its leadership in both e-commerce and cloud infrastructure (AWS), particularly driven by AI adoption. Conversely, he drastically reduced his position in a major Amazon competitor, signaling a strong belief in Amazon's long-term prospects and dominance.
Costco faces lawsuit over alleged salmonella at chicken plant
Is Costco Wholesale (COST) Pricing Leave Enough Upside After Recent Share Price Gains
Cisco’s New AI Push And Partnerships Weigh On Stock Valuation Story
Chevron Expands Greece And Libya Footprint As Valuation Debate Grows
Warren Buffett Generated Double The Market's Returns—Until Regulation Changed The Game
This State Has More Millionaires Per Capita Than Any Other
Paramount Gets a Plus: Heard on the Street Tuesday Recap
Paramount received a positive assessment, suggesting potential for future growth. The article highlights a reassessment of the company's prospects, though specific details regarding the reasoning are unavailable due to a technical issue preventing full content access.
Investors Dump Microsoft Shares Despite Largest Earnings Beat in Company History
Despite reporting its largest earnings beat ever, Microsoft's stock price plummeted nearly 20% this year as investors are skeptical about the company's ability to monetize its massive AI infrastructure investments and achieve sustainable margins. The market is demanding concrete proof of profitability from AI spending, despite strong operational performance and cloud revenue growth, and retail investor sentiment remains neutral.
Walmart Earnings, GDP and Inflation Data: What to Watch This Week
This article previews key economic data releases this week, including Walmart earnings, GDP figures, and inflation data, highlighting their potential impact on the market. Investors should monitor these releases closely for insights into the economy's health and consumer spending trends, which could influence investment decisions.