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Your daily horoscope: February 18, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY The targets you set yourself must be viable but they must also be bold. If you get the balance right this could be the year when you move up to a higher level of creative success, a level that brings immense satisfaction and material rewards. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): The sun’s move into the most sensitive area of your chart means you want nothing more than to be left alone with your thoughts. As far as you possibly can today, cut yourself off from outside distractions and think about the direction your life is taking. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): The things you have learnt about in recent weeks will generate a more optimistic outlook on life on your part. Not everyone will agree with you that there are good reasons to be happy but don’t let that stop you from smiling. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): You’ve had a lot of fun in recent weeks but now you need to get serious about life again. In particular you need to pay attention to what is taking place on th...
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Dow Leads Gains Amid Earnings Surge

 

In today’s stock market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) took the lead, rising approximately 0.3%. The broader market also saw positive movement, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC) climbing around 0.2%. Even the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) managed to erase earlier session losses and finish in the green.

Investors are closely monitoring earnings season, which is now halfway done. The question on everyone’s mind: Can strong earnings results reignite the stock rally?

Here are some notable highlights from today’s market:

  1. Spotify (SPOT): Shares of the music streaming giant surged after the company provided robust guidance.

  2. Eli Lilly (LLY): The pharmaceutical company’s stock popped as its 2024 profit forecast exceeded estimates.

  3. New York Community Bank (NYCB): Unfortunately, investor concerns over the health of this commercial real estate lender caused its shares to plummet by more than 22%.

Additionally, comments from Federal Reserve officials added to the market chatter. Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester emphasized caution in moving interest rates down too soon, while Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari acknowledged positive inflation data but stressed that the Fed isn’t fully prepared to tackle higher prices yet.

As the market navigates these dynamics, investors remain vigilant about the possibility of interest rate cuts and the impact on their portfolios. 

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