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Microsoft declined 17% YTD amid AI execution concerns. Slowing Azure growth and weak Copilot adoption raise questions about capitalizing on massive capex investments.

Ondas shares surged 15% on major defense contracts from NATO and Germany. Strong cash reserves and 582% revenue growth position the company ahead of earnings.

U.S. government's $12 billion critical minerals initiative drives mining investment toward domestic production, reducing foreign dependency for defense, tech, and renewable energy materials.

Broadcom launches BroadPeak, an advanced radio chip for 5G and 6G networks offering 40% lower power consumption and broader frequency support than current solutions.

AssureSoft, a nearshore software developer, earned recognition on the 2026 IAOP Global Outsourcing 100 list for excellence in innovation and client outcomes.

M Split Corp. maintains 7.50% annual distribution rate on preferred shares with monthly $0.03125 payment per share, payable March 10, 2026.

Dividend Select 15 Corp. declares monthly $0.06133 distribution, yielding 10% annualized return. Payment scheduled for March 10, 2026 to shareholders of record February 27.

Infra.tv rebrands TheViewPoint as Upstream, launching a direct sales automation platform for CTV publishers to streamline ad workflows and reduce intermediary costs.

LG Electronics receives top sustainability ranking from MindClick, becoming sole commercial display manufacturer with Leader-level recognition for health and supply chain practices.

Mid-market leaders prioritize cost cuts while managing talent acquisition and technology modernization amid economic uncertainty and rising labor costs.

MannKind's CEO will present at Oppenheimer Conference on February 26 while the company enrolls first patient in pediatric diabetes trial for its Afrezza insulin therapy.

Hims & Hers to acquire Eucalyptus for $1.15B, expanding into Australia, UK, and Germany. Deal closes mid-2026, marking major international growth push.

Federal Reserve assessed dollar-yen rates after White House request, a rare move signaling potential currency market intervention to support U.S. export competitiveness.

Encompass Health approves $0.19 quarterly dividend per share, payable April 15, 2026. The payout reflects the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Stock futures fall as geopolitical tensions push oil higher, raising inflation concerns. Walmart shares weaken on weak outlook amid Fed uncertainty over rate cuts.

Bank of Montreal announces February 2026 distributions for ETFs and mutual funds, with ex-dividend date February 26 and payment date March 3.

Big Tree Cloud completed a 1-for-20 reverse stock split and dual-class share structure on February 23, 2026. The restructuring aims to strengthen market positioning and support AI sector expansion.

INVO Fertility completes $760,000 acquisition of Indiana-based Family Beginnings clinic, expanding its Midwest fertility center network.

Tech giants Nvidia, Alphabet, and TSMC positioned to benefit from $700B AI infrastructure spending wave, with reasonable valuations relative to growth prospects.

Wall Street favors Microsoft over faster-growing Palantir, citing better valuation despite comparable upside targets of 46-49%. Microsoft trades at 24x earnings versus Palantir's 100x multiple.