Regional bank CEOs are expressing concern that increasing credit stress, driven by wages lagging inflation and surging credit-card balances, could severely impact the economy and lower-income families.

A number of prominent CEOs are reportedly endorsing the 'Trump Accounts' proposal, which suggests providing $1,000 accounts for babies. This initiative is gaining traction among business leaders.

An analysis by the Centre of Marine Sciences, based on over a thousand occurrences recorded over 46 years in the Algarve, indicates that 45% of cetacean deaths are linked to interaction with fishing.

CEOs of companies deploying delivery robots in US cities and college campuses suggest that humans are generally more accepting and nicer towards these autonomous vehicles than one might expect.

A new report suggests that investors may favor companies led by CEOs with foreign accents. However, the study indicates this benefit does not extend to the broader workforce.

Foreign CEOs are reportedly facing heightened scrutiny, with Air Canada's leadership highlighted as a prominent example of this trend.

Vietnam has approved an ambitious national program aimed at training 10,000 chief executive officers by the year 2030 to bolster its leadership talent.

A Forbes article explains the concept of 'The AI Factory' and emphasizes its critical importance for every CEO in today's evolving business landscape.

Three AI startup CEOs reveal they are increasingly valuing adaptability and a willingness to utilize AI in candidates over traditional résumés when making hiring decisions.

On has announced the appointment of co-CEOs, while Kornit Digital has named the former Asos chief executive as its new leader. These changes reflect significant leadership shifts within both companies.

A report indicates that two CEOs in Switzerland are earning more than CHF20 million, though UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti is not among them.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned business leaders to rapidly adopt artificial intelligence technologies, cautioning that failure to do so could leave them on the wrong side of a K-shaped economic recovery.

Swiss sneaker company On Holding is restructuring its leadership, with co-founders becoming co-CEOs, as the company prepares for its next growth phase amidst slowing growth.

Airline CEOs have urged Congress to restore funding to the TSA as lengthy security lines plague US airports Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Delta Air…

Despite their bitter rivalry, the CEOs of prediction market companies Kalshi and Polymarket have jointly backed a new $35 million venture capital fund.

Three AI startup CEOs reveal how they personally integrate AI tools into their daily work and life, utilizing them for tasks such as coding, diagnostics, and proposal writing.

A new perspective suggests that all CEOs are currently operating as 'wartime CEOs,' indicating a challenging and demanding business environment irrespective of actual geopolitical conflicts.

Rohit Patel from Meta shares insights on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and identifies the number one skill for successful CEOs, emphasizing algebra in his approach.

Generous compensation packages for CEOs at some of the largest UK companies listed on the FTSE have reportedly been accepted with minimal shareholder or public discontent.

A significant majority of CEOs are reportedly halting hiring while simultaneously investing heavily in AI, a strategy some analysts warn could be a costly miscalculation for their companies.

An analysis delves into the compensation of Saks Global CEOs, reviewing both past and present pay structures within the company.

Nearly 80% of CEOs are committing billions of dollars to artificial intelligence initiatives this year, even as concerns about a potential AI bubble persist.

VEON has announced the appointment of new CEOs for several of its regional operations, aiming to accelerate its digital expansion strategy.

Nvidia's Jensen Huang becomes the first high-profile CEO to float tokens as a recruitment strategy. Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images Nvidia's Jensen Huang becomes one of the first CEOs to float tokens as a recruitment strategy. Huang said engineers will soon be asking "how many tokens comes along with my job?" Nvidia engineers could get tokens worth half their annual salary on top of base pay, Huang said. The Nvidia CEO is floating a novel perk to attract talent: tokens. Speaking at the GPU Tec...

Top executives from major U.S. oil companies have cautioned Trump administration officials that the current energy market turmoil could escalate, potentially leading to further instability and price volatility.

Warren Buffett's straightforward and insightful shareholder letters are noted for setting a challenging benchmark for other CEOs to emulate in their communications.

Recent layoff announcements from CEOs like Jack Dorsey and Mike Cannon-Brookes are increasingly framed as 'AI-era manifestos,' explaining their visions for company restructuring amidst technological shifts.

Reputation and brand credibility significantly influence buying decisions, often before pricing discussions even begin, making them crucial competitive capital for CEOs.

An article provides daily insights for CEOs on the importance of discipline in defending market share and focus in expanding it, emphasizing that market share is earned daily.

CEOs say that AI hype might have been too much in the past year, but that its true impact and "disruptive potential" over the next five to 10 years is likely underappreciated. Momo Takahashi, Business Insider 100 CEOs of large US companies shared their AI spending and hiring plans with KPMG. They said they expect to invest in AI despite concerns that the tech has been overhyped. Cybersecurity topped the list of CEOs' worries, in part due to AI. After a lot of big talk about AI, CEOs say the...

SPC Samlip said Monday it has appointed Sangmidang Holdings CEO Do Se-ho and Kellanova’s Korea chief Jeong In-ho as co-chief executive officers. The appointments were approved at a board meeting held earlier in the day and will be finalized at a shareholders’ meeting scheduled for March 26. The move is part of SPC Samlip’s broader effort to reform management, strengthen workplace safety and accelerate overseas expansion. Do is known for his experience in safety management and labor relations. Th

The author, known for her science fiction visions and philosophical depth, writes a satire about humanity obsessed with self-image.

The CEOs of McDonald's and Burger King engaged in a viral social media duel, with McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski's restrained eating of a Big Arch contrasting with Burger King CEO Tom Curtis's more casual Whopper consumption.

A daily insight for CEOs emphasizes that while growth requires investment, undisciplined capital allocation can weaken returns, urging strategic investment decisions.

Wendy's, McDonald's, A&W, and Burger King have all weighed in on the burger debate, leading to buzz about an all-out fast food war.

Dr. Haley Abivardi and Dr. Goly Abivardi, sisters and co-CEOs of dental tech company vVardis, share insights into a typical day running their business.

According to STTK, a Finnish trade union confederation, it takes an average of 46 days for a salaried employee to earn what a chief executive makes in a single day. This report highlights the significant pay gap between CEOs and average wage earners.

A report by the Finnish Confederation of Salaried Employees (STTK) reveals a substantial difference in earnings between employees and CEOs of listed companies in Finland.

Die Politik sollte in großen Unternehmen auch dort Diversität fördern, wo sie am meisten sichtbar wird: bei den CEOs

The Guardian Nigeria News highlights the top strategic CEOs leading Nigeria's most transformative companies in 2025.

An article identifies the top strategic CEOs leading Nigeria's most transformative companies, looking ahead to their impact in 2025.

A trend in Japanese companies involves paying older workers to remain employed without specific tasks, contrasting sharply with Western corporate demands for AI-driven productivity.

"The tariff thing you got to play almost day by day," grocer Stew Leonard Jr. said. Mario Tama/Getty Images The Supreme Court struck down one set of tariffs last week, only for the Trump administration to slap new ones on. Importers should generally see slightly lower duties, but CEOs aren't banking on big savings. Companies large and small say they're in wait-and-see mode while the changes shake out. When the Supreme Court struck down a major pillar of President Donald Trump's tariff polic...

An Indonesian court has jailed nine people in a major corruption case involving subsidiaries of state energy firm Pertamina, including two former chief executives of its units, which prosecutors say caused US$17 billion in state losses. The case, which centres on alleged illegal leasing of a fuel terminal and illegal imports of crude oil, among other offences, is one of the biggest launched under the administration of President Prabowo Subianto, who has vowed to eradicate corruption. The nine...

As generative AI becomes more prevalent, it will change the way video games are made... but not in the way company CEOs currently predict.

Kajol, Tamannaah Bhatia, Shankar Mahadevan, and India’s Top Retail CEOs Converged at Great India Retail Summit 2026

An article provides insights for CEOs on maintaining emotional resilience during periods of pressure, uncertainty, and intense execution demands, emphasizing its impact on organizational stability.

Average number of female FTSE 100 CEOs stalled at nine last year, the same number as 2024, review says Campaigners have bemoaned the “achingly slow” progress made on gender equality at the top of Brit

An article raises questions about the safety and security of CEOs in today's business environment, prompting reflection on leadership challenges.

A new report indicates that companies are replacing CEOs at an unprecedented rate, with a noticeable trend towards appointing younger individuals to top leadership positions.

Exclusive | Companies Are Replacing CEOs in Record Numbers—and They’re Getting Younger  The Wall Street Journal

The Asia Brand Research Institute, a big data evaluation agency, announced that Hotel Shilla CEO Lee Boo-jin has been named the top female CEO on its K-Brand Index. The index measures brand influence by combining multiple indicators, including media exposure, social media activity, public sentiment, community engagement and artificial intelligence-based metrics. The assessment analyzed roughly 52.43 million online data points collected in December 2025, focusing on the top 30 female CEOs in Kore

Boards Are Replacing CEOs At The Fastest Pace In Over A Decade A historic wave of leadership change is sweeping corporate America. Across 1,500 of the largest publicly traded companies, roughly one in nine CEOs was replaced last year—the highest churn since the post-financial-crisis years., according to the Wall Street Journal. The turnover has ushered in the largest cohort of new chief executives in more than a decade, and they’re arriving younger and, in many cases, with thinn...

Senator Bernie Sanders is urging for urgent policy action regarding the speed and scale of the coming AI revolution, warning that the US has no clear understanding of its implications after meeting with tech leaders.

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen GameStop GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen channeled Warren Buffett in a fiery post titled "The Hollow Men" on X. He took aim at directors, executives, and managers who collect big money and shirk responsibility. Michael Burry said Cohen has "rougher edges than Buffett," but he's "more modern in approach." Ryan Cohen seems to be doing his best Warren Buffett impression, just like Michael Burry suggested. The billionaire GameStop CEO and Chewy cofounder channeled the legendary investor in a lengthy X post titled "The Hollow Men" on Wednesday. Cohen railed against a "new, parasitic class of corporate bureaucrat: The Risk-Free Insider." He lambasted independent directors who don't dare rock the boat and risk losing their cushy, well-paid jobs. He berated corporate bosses who balk at tying their fortunes to their company's success — they collect big bonuses if its stock price rises, and receive huge payouts if they tank the business and leave. He also chastised managers who avoid accountability by hiring expensive consultants to blame if things don't work out. Cohen labeled those three groups the "hollow men of the boardroom" who "wear the right suits" and "say the right buzzwords" but have little skin in the game. Risking your own bottom line is the "only thing that keeps a business honest," Cohen wrote. He called for a return to an "owner's mentality," where bosses treat shareholders' money as if it were their own. He warned that failure to change would mean "iconic American franchises hollowed out by fees, managed for the benefit of the Insiders, while the true owners — the shareholders — are left holding the bag." Ryan has rougher edges than Buffett, but that just makes him more modern in approach. https://t.co/p0R06M2Ojr — Cassandra Unchained (@michaeljburry) February 18, 2026 Burry shared Cohen's post and wrote: "Ryan has rougher edges than Buffett, but that just makes him more modern in approach." The investor-turned-writer of "The Big Short" fame and GameStop shareholder has been touting the opportunity for Cohen to transform GameStop through acquisitions, drawing parallels to how Buffett reshaped Berkshire Hathaway from a failing textile mill into a $1 trillion conglomerate over six decades. Following Buffett's lead Buffett, who recently stepped down as Berkshire's CEO, has frequently taken aim at crony directors, overpaid executives, and costly consultants. In his shareholder letter for 2019, he bemoaned that many independent directors don't spend a penny of their own money on shares of the companies they're overseeing — and high fees heavily incentivize them to be compliant in the hope of landing additional, lucrative board seats. "When seeking directors, CEOs don't look for pit bulls," Buffett wrote. "It's the cocker spaniel that gets taken home." Buffett joked that he was the "Typhoid Mary of compensation committees," as he'd only ever been appointed to one despite sitting on 18 different boards up to that point. Time and again, Buffett has espoused an owner's mentality, underpinned by having more than 99% of his net worth in Berkshire stock. "We want to make money only when our partners do and in exactly the same proportion," he and the late Charlie Munger wrote in their "Owner's Manual" for Berkshire shareholders. "Moreover, when I do something dumb, I want you to be able to derive some solace from the fact that my financial suffering is proportional to yours," Buffett added. Cohen has diverged from Buffett's playbook in some ways, such as buying bitcoin for GameStop last year, and recently agreeing a compensation package worth tens of billions if he hits certain market-value and profit milestones. But he's also refused a salary as GameStop CEO, built a roughly 9% stake in the video-game retailer, urged frugality across the business, and even modeled its investor-relations website on Berkshire's homepage. Cohen's tirade against the "Risk-Free Insider" is certainly rooted in Buffett's philosophy too, even if he's harsher in his wording as Burry said. Read the original article on Business Insider

Wall Street leaders convened at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago club to discuss the future of finance and technology.

Aspiring CEOs are encountering a new challenge in their pursuit of the top job: competition from their own board directors.

Goldman, Nasdaq CEOs to headline Mar-a-Lago crypto ‘forum’ hosted by Don Jr. and Eric Trump  Reuters

Wall Street bosses’ pay soared last year as deregulation and a surge in M&A boosted bank stocks

Observations suggest that America's most influential CEOs have been notably quiet recently, leading to speculation about their reduced public commentary.

Fiddelke at a Target event in December. Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Target Target CEO Michael Fiddelke has been in his new job for two weeks now — and he's been busy. His appointment was met with skepticism over whether he'd make the changes needed to get on track. Fiddelke's early moves show he's determined to make his own mark on the company. Michael Fiddelke is working like a man with something to prove. Target's newest CEO has been in the job for two weeks now, and he's wasted no time getting down to business on some of the retailer's most difficult problems. "He's got off to a running start," Global Data retail analyst Neil Saunders told Business Insider. "He wants change, but I think he's also keen to be seen that he wants change at Target." Fiddelke's CEO appointment was met with skepticism by many, including Saunders, who questioned whether the longtime Bullseye employee would be willing to make meaningful changes to get the company back on track. Critics also pointed to the board's decision to keep outgoing CEO Brian Cornell on as executive chairman. Such a move has tied the hands of new CEOs at other companies that have tried it, several leadership experts told Business Insider. Fiddelke's early moves indicate he is determined to make his own mark In his first companywide meeting, Fiddelke said Target "didn't do enough" to maintain trust with its customers in recent years and that he's moving to reconnect those communities, Bloomberg reported. Fiddelke said in that meeting that Target was committing an additional $1 million to its Bullseye Builds community program and that company employees had logged more than a million hours of volunteer service in 2025. Target has found itself in the national spotlight in recent weeks as federal immigration agents crack down on its hometown of Minneapolis and the company previously faced criticism over its decision to roll back diversity efforts in 2025. "If yesterday was a true glimpse of Fiddelke stepping up, honestly, it's a good start," one employee who listened to the meeting told Business Insider the following day. "He seems to be very much on point with trying to restore guests' faith in us as a company," the person also said. Fiddelke also dove right into the field, visiting stores and distribution centers in Dallas and near his hometown of Manchester, Iowa, fulfilling a commitment he made in the days leading up to his start date. The new boss has had to make tough choices, too. On Monday, the company laid off 500 workers across its district offices and supply chain, a move it said would translate into beefed-up labor hours in stores across the US. The resource shift reflects Fiddelke's focus on improving the shopping experience to get Target back to growth. "Adding labor to the stores is a good move," former Target board member Gerald Storch told Business Insider. "The stores had gotten too messy, the lines had gotten too long upon checkout, and there were too many items out of stock." The day following that announcement, Target revealed two C-suite appointments that underscore the Fiddelke strategy, with a new chief merchant and chief operating officer taking over for outgoing execs Jill Sando and Rick Gomez. The moves also simplify the top of Target's org chart. Fiddelke's start has set a distinct tone for how he intends to run Target, and now the task is to sustain that effort in the months and years ahead. He's now responsible for fixing three years of flat or declining sales, a rocky relationship with customers and employees, and a race with competitors who have been charging forward without those same headwinds. Storch said Target has a lot of fundamental issues. "That's not going to be solved in two weeks," he said. Still, Saunders said there's something to be said for coming out of the gate with gusto. "It takes a long time to fix these things, and it takes even longer to push them through into customer perception and behaviors," he said. "The next best thing is being able to say, 'Look, we know there are problems, and we're getting on with remedying them." Read the original article on Business Insider

Automotive industry CEOs are voicing strong concerns, from a 'slippery slope' to an 'existential threat,' regarding the increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers.

The World Bank has issued a warning that the ongoing conflict surrounding Iran is projected to impose significant economic costs on the African continent.

The enterprise software industry is experiencing significant challenges, with CEOs like Salesforce's Marc Benioff and Workday's Aneel Bhusri navigating a competitive landscape ahead of earnings reports.

Doctors are criticizing statements from AI CEOs and the NYC Health chief, who suggested AI could replace radiologists for significant savings, particularly in breast cancer screening.

Mark Cuban stated that CEOs of public companies are caught in a difficult AI dilemma, where their strategic choices regarding artificial intelligence could negatively affect their stock value regardless of the path taken. He highlighted the competition with AI-native startups.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has publicly pushed back against the notion that artificial intelligence is the primary cause of widespread white-collar layoffs, suggesting it's an oversimplification and sometimes a "lazy way out" for CEOs.

An opinion piece discusses the concept of personal agency in response to concerns about artificial intelligence taking jobs, suggesting the current narrative benefits tech CEOs.

Chief Executive Officers in Tanzania are reportedly optimistic about the future of the country's economy, yet they remain cautious. Their outlook reflects a mixed sentiment regarding upcoming challenges and opportunities.

Forbes has released an article providing a 2026 roadmap for CEOs on how to effectively lead their organizations through periods of uncertainty and future challenges.

CEOs in India earn substantial annual amounts, but their remuneration growth has been the slowest since the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily attributed to the stock markets' underperformance over the past year.

Boston-based CEOs are cautioning that a proposed tax-cut initiative would ultimately leave the state in a worse economic position.

Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch suggests that the rise of AI agents is empowering individuals to act as 'mini CEOs' within their own small teams, managing these agents effectively.

On Holding has named new Co-CEOs as Martin Hoffmann prepares to exit the company.

The EU antitrust chief held meetings with the CEOs of major tech companies including Google, Meta, OpenAI, and Amazon, as scrutiny over artificial intelligence intensifies, discussing regulatory concerns.

CEOs from major oil companies, including Aramco and Kuwait Petroleum, have canceled their attendance at a US energy conference, with ADNOC's Jaber opting to attend virtually, signaling potential impacts from current global tensions.

A Forbes guide for CEOs focuses on strategies for thriving in an era characterized by increasingly nonlinear B2B buyer journeys.

Global CEOs offer insights on Beijing as business hub  China Daily - Global Edition

A PwC Cyprus CEO Survey reveals that business leaders in Cyprus are increasingly worried about their companies' slow pace in adopting artificial intelligence and keeping up with technological changes.

Despite significant investments, most CEOs are reportedly not seeing a return on their artificial intelligence initiatives, raising questions about AI implementation strategies.

A major Norwegian road project is on the verge of collapse due to massive cost overruns and a complete breakdown in cooperation, prompting foreign CEOs to raise alarms and diplomats to call for ministerial intervention in a conflict with the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.

CEOs and senior people leaders are focusing on strategies for learning and development to ensure their workforce is prepared for future challenges and transformations.

CEOs of major U.S. airlines are demanding that Congress restore funding to the Department of Homeland Security and find a bipartisan solution to pay federal aviation workers, including airport security officers, during a partial government shutdown.

Tech CEOs and leaders are reportedly balancing their children's use of AI, gaming, and social media, with many opting to ditch strict screen time limits in favor of focusing on how their kids interact with technology and prioritize creativity.

The latest issue of the Budapest Business Journal highlights that CEOs are increasingly facing the 'tyranny of the urgent,' indicating a struggle with immediate demands over long-term strategic planning.

IAS officers P.B. Nooh and Geromic George have been appointed as Additional Chief Electoral Officers for the upcoming Kerala Assembly polls.

The CEO of McDonald's has gained a significant social media following after showcasing a new burger, prompting a rival CEO from Burger King to imitate the move, intensifying the competition between the fast-food giants.

Global and local leaders of Opportunity International (OI) gathered in Accra, Ghana, for their Global Board and CEOs Meeting, reaffirming their commitment to expanding inclusive finance in the country.

Debbie Izamoje-Okolie, one of the second-generation female CEOs, shares her story of successfully taking over the family business, Brila FM, starting as an intern.

In the USA, tech CEOs and investors are diligently working to abolish all regulations. In Europe, they are already being emulated.

A US agency is set to host a forum focused on self-driving safety, bringing together the CEOs of prominent autonomous vehicle companies like Waymo, Zoox, and Aurora.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images A version of this story is in the BI Tech Memo newsletter this week. Sign up for the BI Tech Memo newsletter here. Anthropic's feud with the Department of Defense is more than a contract dispute. It's a preview of a looming power struggle between elected governments and increasingly powerful AI companies. CEO Dario Amodei refused to let the Pentagon use Anthropic's AI for "any lawful purpose," worrying it could enable domestic surv...

Ripple's CEO faces criticism from Cardano's founder, Charles Hoskinson, regarding a proposed 'bad bill' likely related to cryptocurrency regulation.

McKinsey has released its new Global Tech Agenda 2026 study, based on a worldwide survey of over 600 CIOs and CEOs, indicating that technological transformation is now central to strategic development.

Melinda French Gates said she kayaks during the warmer months. Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images CEOs are often known for their unique morning routines where they optimize productivity. These routines include activities like meditation and reading customer feedback. One boss said he does his morning exercise on an empty stomach. When your daily work schedule involves running a company, starting off your morning right can be crucial. Their days tend to start early and can end pr...

Pittsburgh's new mayor, Corey O'Connor, is actively cold-calling tech CEOs to encourage them to relocate their startups to the city, aiming to rebrand Pittsburgh as a tech hub.

A 'Daily Insight for CEOs' series will focus on growth, market leadership, and competitive advantage as topics for March 2026.

The cofounder of Slack stated that workers and CEOs often engage in 'fake' work activities, such as excessive pre-meetings and slideshows, hindering productivity.

An article highlights the leading strategic CEOs of Nigeria's most impactful companies, looking ahead to their influence in 2025.

Three prominent CEOs discussed their most significant career mistakes and the valuable lessons they gained from those experiences.

A daily insight for CEOs emphasizes the importance of reflection, adjustment, and recalibration for leaders to assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and strengthen execution.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited China’s eastern tech hub of Hangzhou on Thursday and met leading figures including those from Alibaba Group Holding and Unitree Robotics, signalling growing international recognition of the country’s robotics and artificial intelligence technologies. Merz had lunch and took group photos with local entrepreneurs, including Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu Yongming and Unitree founder and CEO Wang Xingxing, according to a social media account run by Chinese state...

I’ve never believed in ghosts but Lew Wasserman’s intruded on me this week. Lew was CEO not only of Universal but of Hollywood in general until around 2000, and thus he’d be surprised to learn that…

US CEOs indicate they do not plan to significantly increase their workforce in 2026, suggesting a 'low-hire, low-fire' labor market could become the new norm.

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Forbes suggests that CEOs who accelerate their decision-making processes are better equipped to navigate economic uncertainty.

Kenyan CEOs are expressing positive expectations for the first quarter of the year, anticipating higher demand and sales, with a focus on efficiency and diversity for new growth.

Exclusive | Companies Are Replacing CEOs in Record Numbers—and They’re Getting Younger  The Wall Street Journal

Exclusive | Companies Are Replacing CEOs in Record Numbers—and They’re Getting Younger  The Wall Street Journal

Tariff Ruling Sends CEOs Back to Company War Rooms  The Wall Street Journal

Tariff Ruling Sends CEOs Back to Company War Rooms  The Wall Street Journal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meetings were part of a broader set of engagements with technology leaders and heads of state during the summit

Several startup CEOs express confidence that artificial intelligence will not fully replace human jobs, highlighting the continued importance of human roles in the evolving technological landscape.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei had an awkward moment at a major AI summit, with the two CEOs of competing AI giants opting not to link hands.

The two big-box retailers are contending with the same economic backdrop, yet Target is trying to prove it can make a comeback.

A trend shows companies frequently changing CEOs, with a growing preference for appointing first-time leaders to the top position.

Micron is committing $200 billion to overcome the memory limitations hindering AI development, aiming to enhance processing capabilities for artificial intelligence.

Futures, Global Markets Rise With US Markets Closed For President's Day Stocks gained, bitcoin tumbled and bonds steadied after Friday's cool CPI data reinforced expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates on multiple occasions this year. With US markets closed for the Presidents’ Day holiday and mainland China’s markets closed for Lunar New Year holidays, trading was muted on Monday. As of 9:00am ET, futures on the S&P 500 added 0.4% and Europe’s Stoxx 600 index rose 0.4% as banking shares rebounded from a sharp decline last week. German bunds and Treasury futures were steady after US yields touched the lowest since December on Friday. The path of US interest rates remains in focus following Friday’s slower-than-expected US inflation print as traders fully price a Fed cut in July and the strong chance of a move in June.   “The backdrop for equities is positive post CPI,” said Andrea Gabellone, head of global equities at KBC Securities. At the same time, there could be “more dispersion ahead as sentiment around key AI-exposed sectors is still very critical,” he added.  That sentiment was echoed by other strategists seeking to distinguish between AI losers and winners. A JPMorgan Chase & Co. team led by Mislav Matejka urged caution on stocks at risk of AI-driven “cannibalization,” including software, business services and media companies. Meanwhile, banks are developing baskets to capitalize on the divergence: as we first reported last Thursday, Goldman launched a new basket of software stocks that goes long firms that will benefit from AI adoption, while shorting the companies whose workflows could be replaced. With AI disruption rippling through markets, a lot will come down to earnings resilience, in particular in the US.  “When you look at the current earnings season, the companies are showing 13% of growth,” Nataliia Lipikhina, head of EMEA equity strategy at JPMorgan, told Bloomberg TV. “Overall, this is the reason why we continue to be positive on the S&P.” Later this week, traders will be watching for ADP private payrolls numbers on Tuesday and the minutes from the Fed’s January meeting on Wednesday for a fresh read on the economy. European stocks gained with bank shares rebounding, after posting their biggest weekly decline since April on worries about disruption from artificial intelligence. The basic resources sector lags, with Norsk Hydro among Europe’s worst performers as both Goldman Sachs and RBC downgrade the stock. Stoxx 600 rises 0.4% to 620.26 with 253 members down, 336 up, and 11 unchanged. Here are some of the biggest movers on Monday:  NatWest shares rise as much as 4%, the most since October, as Citi analyst Andrew Coombs raises his price target on the UK bank to a Street-high. Seraphim Space shares rise as much as 9.2%, briefly hitting a new all-time high, after the space tech investment firm said the valuations of its four largest holdings increased over the final months of 2025. AECI shares rally as much as 6.1%, the most since July, after the South African commercial-explosives maker shared improved 2025 headline earnings per share guidance. Orsted shares rise as much as 3.8% after analysts at Kepler raise the recommendation to buy from hold over the Danish renewable energy firm’s outlook, despite ongoing uncertainty for the industry in the US. Norsk Hydro shares fall as much as 4.4%, extending Friday’s 5.9% earnings-triggered drop, after being downgraded at Goldman Sachs and RBC over disappointments and pricing pressures in the Norwegian aluminum company’s downstream business. Galderma shares slip as much as 2.2% after naming Luigi La Corte as its new chief financial officer following the news back in July that Thomas Dittrich was departing. Pinewood Technologies shares tumble as much as 32%, the most since April 2024, after Apax Partners said on Friday it will not proceed with a possible cash offer for the car dealership software provider. FlatexDEGIRO shares drop as much as 7.2% after BNP Paribas downgraded the online brokerage firm to neutral from outperform, saying the price reflects too much optimism about its market position in Germany. Maurel & Prom shares slump as much as 12%, pulling back after ending last week at a 2015-high, after announcing it is not currently authorized to resume oil and gas operations in Venezuela. Barratt Redrow shares fall as much as 3.7%, leading a drop in British homebuilders after Rightmove said house prices are stalling. Asian stocks slipped for a second day, led by declines in Japan as traders booked profits after last week’s post-election rally. Several markets were closed or held shortened trading sessions for the Lunar New Year holiday. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index was down 0.1%. Japan’s Topix Index fell 0.8%, with Mizuho Financial Group Inc. and Toyota Motor Corp. among the companies contributing to the index’s losses.In Hong Kong, AI model developer Minimax Group Inc. surged as much as 30% to more than four times its original listing price, while competitor Knowledge Atlas JSC Ltd. ended 4.7% higher. The market will be closed until Thursday. As investors across the region begin to reevaluate their bets on its artificial-intelligence-driven rally, traders in Japan cashed in gains driven by expectations of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s proactive spending policies last week.Trading in Singapore ended early Monday and will be shut until Wednesday. Equity markets in mainland China, South Korea, Indonesia and Vietnam were closed.  In FX, the yen is the notable mover in currencies, weakening 0.5% against the dollar and pushing USD/JPY back above 153. The offshore yuan is one of the better performers against the greenback. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rises 0.1%. There is no cash trading in Treasuries due to the Presidents’ Day holiday. European government bonds are little changed In commdities, gold dipped below $5,000 an ounce, as traders booked profits from a gain in the previous session. Bitcoin tried anf ailed to stage a modest rebound; it last traded around $68,275 after posting its fourth consecutive weekly loss, with the cryptocurrency struggling to find clear direction as a weekend rally fizzled once the momentum ignition algos emerged.  WTI crude futures tread water near $62.90 a barrel.  Top Headlines President Trump said there will be voter ID rules in the mid-term elections this year, whether Congress approves it or not, and they will present a legal argument in an Executive Order. Furthermore, Trump said he has searched the depths of legal arguments not yet articulated nor vetted on this subject, and they will be presenting an irrefutable one in the very near future. Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US: RTRS Pentagon threatened to cut its ties with Anthropic over the company’s insistence that some limitations are kept on how the military uses its AI models: RTRS UK eyes rapid ban on social media for under 16s, curbs to AI chatbots: RTRS Rampant AI Demand for Memory Is Fueling a Growing Chip Crisis: BBG Warner Bros. Weighs Reopening Sale Negotiations With Paramount: BBG Companies Are Replacing CEOs in Record Numbers—and They’re Getting Younger: WSJ Europe aims to rely less on US defence after Trump's Greenland push: RTRS DOJ Tells Lawmakers Epstein File Redactions Complied With LawL BBG For College Applicants, Pressure to Make Summers Count Has Gotten Even Worse: WSJ Fed's Goolsbee (2027 voter) said on Friday that they are still seeing pretty high services inflation, and he hopes they have seen the peak impact of tariffs, while he added that the job market has been steady, with only modest cooling.  The Break Is Over. Companies Are Jacking Up Prices Again: WSJ Trade/Tariffs USTR Greer said the US and Ecuador expect to sign a trade agreement in the coming weeks. China will waive import value-added taxes on selected seeds, genetic resources, and police dogs through to 2030 to increase agricultural competitiveness and breeding capacity. It was also reported that China will grant zero-tariff access to 53 African nations from May 1st, according to Bloomberg. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his French and German counterparts that China and the EU are partners, not rivals, while he added that China and the EU should manage differences, deepen practical cooperation and work together on global challenges. A more detailed look at global markets courtesy of Newsquawk APAC stocks began the week in the green but with gains limited following a lack of major fresh catalysts from over the weekend and amid thinned conditions owing to holiday closures in the region and North America. ASX 200 traded marginally higher with upside led by tech, although gains are capped by underperformance in the utilities, mining, materials and resources sectors, while participants also digested a slew of earnings releases. Nikkei 225 traded indecisively with the index constrained by disappointing Japanese preliminary Q4 GDP data, which showed the economy returned to growth but failed to meet expectations with GDP Q/Q at 0.1% (exp. 0.4%), and annualised GDP at 0.2% (exp. 1.6%). Hang Seng finished higher in a shortened trading session on Chinese New Year's Eve but with upside limited by tech weakness amid some confusion after the Pentagon added several companies including Baidu, Cosco, BYD, Huawei, Nio, SMIC, Tencent, and more to a list of Chinese firms aiding the military on Friday, but then withdrew the updated list shortly after it was posted. Furthermore, price action was also restricted by the closure of mainland markets and the absence of stock connect flows, which will remain shut for more than a week. US equity futures kept afloat in quiet trade amid the absence of drivers and participants. European equity futures indicate a mildly positive cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.1% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.4% on Friday. Asian Headlines Chinese President Xi called for the anchoring of economic growth around domestic demand as its main driver, in a speech during a key policy meeting late last year that was released on Sunday. China is to establish a permanent financial support framework to promote rural revitalisation and prevent a slide back into poverty, which represents a shift from transitional aid to long-term support. China’s market regulator summoned major online platform companies on Friday, including Alibaba, Douyin and Meituan, while it directed them to comply with laws and regulations, and rein in promotional practices, according to Bloomberg. US Secretary of State Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral ties. Disney (DIS) sent a ‘cease and desist’ letter to ByteDance over Seedance 2.0 and alleged that ByteDance has been infringing on its IP to train and develop an AI video generation model without compensation, according to Axios. It was later reported that ByteDance said it would curb its AI video app following Disney's legal threats, according to the BBC. RBI tightened rules for loans provided to brokers and proprietary firms in an effort to reduce market speculation FX DXY eked slight gains in rangebound trade after a lack of major catalysts and with US participants away on Monday. EUR/USD was little changed amid the absence of any major macro catalysts and with light newsflow from the bloc, while comments from ECB President Lagarde and news that the ECB is to make its repo backstop available to other central banks across the world, did little to spur price action. GBP/USD held on to most of Friday's spoils but with price action contained by resistance around 1.3650 and following comments from BoE's Mann that the UK economy is sluggish and tepid, with consumers spending less due to being scarred by high inflation. USD/JPY edged higher and returned to above the 153.00 level in the aftermath of the weaker-than-expected preliminary Q4 GDP data for Japan. Antipodeans were mixed with little fresh macro drivers and a lack of tier-1 data from either side of the Tasman. Fixed Income 10yr UST futures traded little changed and held on to last week's spoils after returning above the 113.00 level in the aftermath of the softer US inflation data, while price action was contained to start the week by the closure of US cash markets for Washington's Birthday. Bund futures lacked demand in the absence of any major catalysts and with light newsflow from the bloc. 10yr JGB futures were marginally higher following disappointing preliminary GDP data for Q4, but with gains limited after failing to sustain a brief reclaim of the 132.00 level. Commodities Crude futures were rangebound amid light energy-specific newsflow from over the weekend and after last Friday's indecisive performance, where attention was on a source report that noted OPEC+ is leaning towards resuming oil output hikes from April, but with no decision made. Slovak PM Fico said he has information that the Druzhba pipeline has been fixed after damage in Ukraine, although he believes that supplies to Hungary and Slovakia have become a part of political blackmail. Spot gold took a breather after edging higher in the aftermath of the recent softer-than-expected US inflation data, with price action also contained by the holiday closures across Asia and North America. Copper futures were subdued, with their largest buyer away for more than a week due to the Chinese New Year/Spring Festival holiday. Texas venture-backed startup Hertha Metal vowed mass production of steel with 25% cost savings, which could reduce US reliance on imports. Geopolitics: Middle East US military is preparing for potential operations against Iran that could last for weeks if US President Trump orders an attack and the US fully expects Iran to retaliate, according to sources cited by Reuters. US President Trump told Israeli PM Netanyahu during a meeting in December that he would support Israel striking Iran’s ballistic missile program if the US and Iran are not able to reach a deal, according to CBS. Iran confirmed that indirect talks between the US and Iran will resume in Geneva on Tuesday under the mediation of Oman, while Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi left for Geneva on Sunday. Iranian diplomat said Iran is open to nuclear deal compromises if the US discusses lifting sanctions, while it was also reported that Iran said potential energy, mining and aircraft deals are on the table in talks with the US. Israel’s cabinet approved the proposal to register West Bank lands as ‘state property’, while Palestinians condemned the ‘de facto annexation’ which Peace Now said likely amounts to a ‘mega land grab’. Geopolitics: Ukraine US President Trump said on Friday that Ukrainian President Zelensky is going to have to get moving and that Russia wants to get a deal. US Secretary of State Rubio said they don’t know if Russia is serious about finding an end to the war in Ukraine and will continue to test it, while it was reported that he met with Ukrainian President Zelensky on security and deepening defence and economic partnerships. Ukrainian drones targeted Russia’s Taman seaport and fuel tanks in the Black Sea region. UK and European allies were reported on Friday to be weighing seizing Russian shadow fleet ships and tightening curbs on Russia's economy. French Foreign Minister Barrot said some G7 nations have expressed a willingness to proceed with a maritime services ban on Russian oil, which they hope to include in the 20th sanctions package that they are actively preparing. Geopolitics: Other European Commission President von der Leyen said that they face the very distinct threat of outside forces trying to weaken their union, while she added that mutual defence is not an optional task for the European Union; it is an obligation within their own treaty, and it is their collective commitment to stand by each other in case of aggression. Pentagon said the US military struck an alleged drug cartel boat in the Caribbean, which killed three people. DB's Jim Reid concludes the overnigt wrap I hope you all had a good weekend. To stay in Winter Olympics mood the family watched "Cool Runnings" last night. I haven't seen it for 32 years. Please don't tell anyone but I had a few tears in my eyes at the end. I blamed it on the hay fever that has now started. There will be a lot of tears out there in markets for other reasons at the moment. Just two weeks ago, the idea of AI-driven disruption still felt like an abstract, almost academic thought experiment—something we could safely revisit once we had clearer evidence of how AI would be deployed and integrated across the economy. Fast forward 14 days, and markets have wiped out well over a trillion dollars of global equity value on the fear that AI could fundamentally reshape business models and compress profitability across a wide range of industries, including software, legal services, IT consulting, wealth management, logistics, insurance, real estate brokerage and commercial real estate. Some of the sell off in “old economy” sectors feels overdone to me. But as I argued in our 2026 World Outlook back in November, the real challenge is that even by the end of this year we still won’t have enough evidence to identify the structural winners and losers with confidence. That leaves plenty of room for investors’ imaginations—both optimistic and pessimistic—to run wild. As such big sentiment swings will continue to be the order of the day. My instinct is that the reaction in things like commercial real estate, for example, has been particularly exaggerated. Markets seem to be extrapolating a scenario in which vast numbers of white collar workers are made redundant almost overnight, leading to a dramatic collapse in office demand. If that view turns out to be correct, we’ll be facing societal challenges far larger than anything currently being priced into equities. While trying to catch a falling knife may be too risky for many, beginning to cushion the descent could be sensible in many old economy sectors. Markets can’t sustain a disruption narrative across multiple sectors for months or quarters without concrete evidence — and that evidence is likely to take much longer to emerge. Fascinating times. As for this week, today is a US holiday but inflation will remain in the spotlight at a global level after Friday's slightly softer US CPI which helped contribute to a decent rates rally to end the week. Prints are due in the US (PCE - Friday), the UK (Wednesday), Canada (Tuesday) and Japan (Friday). Other economic highlights will include the FOMC minutes (Wednesday), Q4 GDP in the US (Friday), as well as the global flash PMIs (Friday). Earnings reports will feature Walmart (Thursday), Nestlé (Thursday) and BHP (today). It's the earnings calm before next week's Nvidia storm. In the US, this holiday shortened week (President's Day today) features a data calendar dominated by releases that were pushed back by last year’s government shutdown. The most consequential updates will land on Friday, when the advance estimate of Q4 GDP arrives alongside December’s personal income and consumption figures—key inputs for shaping expectations for the early part of this year. For markets assessing the underlying pulse of demand heading into 2026, private final sales to domestic purchasers (PFDP) will carry more weight than the headline GDP print. This indicator—closely monitored by Fed Chair Powell—is expected by our economists to slow to 2.0% from 2.9% in Q3, though risks appear tilted upward. One swing factor: Wednesday’s durable goods report, where modest gains outside of transportation could soften the deceleration. On the consumer front, real PCE growth is expected to cool to 2.5% after two quarters of outsized strength but should still signal ample momentum heading into the new year. Friday’s income and spending report will also offer the latest reading on core PCE, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. Our economists expect another 0.4% monthly increase for December, lifting the year over year rate to 2.9%. Updated seasonal factors from last week’s CPI release suggest some mild downward pressure on inflation trends in the second half of 2025. Still, January’s CPI data, although softer than we anticipated, do not translate into equivalent relief for core PCE—in fact, our team currently sees another 0.4% gain for January's release (delayed until March 13th). Depending on the strength of medical services, airfare, and portfolio management components in the upcoming PPI report, a 0.5% monthly rise cannot be ruled out, which would push the year over year rate toward 3.1%. So don't get too excited about the softer CPI last week and the huge rates rally. Additional releases this week will help clarify whether recent severe winter weather has disrupted factory sector activity. January industrial production, due Wednesday, should benefit from a jump in utility output, while weather effects may weigh on the Empire State Survey tomorrow and the Philadelphia Fed survey on Thursday. Labor market data will also be in focus, particularly Thursday’s jobless claims, which line up with the survey week for the February employment report. As our economists have pointed out, private nonfarm job gains have averaged 103k over the past three months, slightly above the pace at this point in 2025 and matching the start of 2024. See their latest US employment chartbook here. This week will also feature a dense lineup of Federal Reserve speakers which you can see alongside all the key global data in the day-by-day week ahead calendar at the end as usual. Moving away from the US, inflation will also be in focus in Japan (Friday) and Canada (tomorrow). For the former, our Chief Japan Economist sees the January nationwide CPI showing a slowdown in both core CPI inflation ex. fresh food to 2.1% YoY (+2.4% in December) and core-core CPI inflation ex. fresh food and energy to 2.7% (+2.9%). Also important will be the global flash PMIs due on Friday as a health check on global growth. In Europe, the spotlight will be on UK inflation (Wednesday), with labour market data due tomorrow and retail sales on Friday. Our UK economist expects headline CPI inflation to drop to 3.0% YoY (3.4% in December) and core CPI also landing at 3.0% YoY (3.2% YoY). See more in his full preview here. In terms of key rate decisions, the RBNZ are expected to remain on hold on Wednesday. Finally, the Munich Security Conference wrapped up over the weekend, where key topics included Ukraine, Russia, and the fate of Greenland. And while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s speech was nothing like Vice President JD Vance’s at last year’s conference, which triggered a “wake-up” call for European leaders, Rubio reiterated the administration’s view that Europe needed to leave behind its focus on energy policies, trade and mass migration. Recapping last week now, the tech volatility that has dogged markets since the start of the month broadened into a far more indiscriminate sell-off. The trough came on Thursday, marked by a sharp drop in software stocks, but the weakness extended well beyond tech. Companies across wealth management, real estate and financials suffered double digit declines, underscoring how widespread the pullback has become. Market breadth confirmed this shift as the equal weighted S&P 500 fell -1.37% on Thursday, though it managed to finish the week up +0.29% (+1.04% on Friday). Ultimately, the sell-off left the major US indices on the back foot: the S&P 500 slipped -1.39% (+0.05% on Friday), the Nasdaq lost -2.10% (-0.22% on Friday), and the Magnificent 7 slid -3.24% (-1.11% on Friday). Although the AI scare dominated sentiment, a heavy slate of US data also shaped the market narrative. Early in the week, softer prints—including flat December retail sales, a dovish Q4 Employment Cost Index, and slower Q4 growth expectations from the Atlanta Fed—pushed Treasury yields lower across the curve. That picture shifted midweek after a stronger than expected January jobs report, which delivered the largest gain in nonfarm payrolls (+130k vs. +65k expected) since December 2024 and reinforced confidence that the US economy carried solid momentum into 2026. Then on Friday, January CPI came in below expectations, adding another dovish note. Although the data offered mixed signals at times, the overall takeaway was sufficiently dovish for traders to increase the number of expected rate cuts by December 2026 to 63.4bps (+7.7bps on the week). This helped drive the largest weekly drop in the 10 year Treasury yield since August 2025, down -15.8bps (-5.0bps on Friday) to 4.05%. The 2 year yield also moved sharply lower, falling -8.9bps to 3.41% (-4.8bps on Friday), its lowest level since 2022. European markets, meanwhile, delivered a comparatively resilient performance. The STOXX 600 (+0.09%, -0.13% Friday), DAX (+0.78%, +0.25% Friday) and FTSE 100 (+0.74%, +0.42% Friday) all posted modest gains for the week. European sovereign bonds rallied as well, with the 10 year bund yield dropping -8.7bps—its steepest weekly decline since April 2025. That move was outpaced by gilts, which fell -9.8bps (-3.6bps on Friday) despite a sharp early week sell-off triggered by renewed questions surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s position. Elsewhere, performance was mixed. Brent crude edged down -0.44% (+0.34% on Friday), while gold extended its upward run, rising +1.56% (+2.43% on Friday). Will London’s half term week finally give us a quiet week in 2026? You’d probably have to guess at ‘unlikely’. Tyler Durden Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:40

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