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16 Feb 2026

US equities market broadening in a few pics.

“Old economy” and interest-rates sensitive sectors have been outperforming lately Note there are also parts of the economy which are LESS subject to AI-disruption Source: Bloomberg, RBC

16 Feb 2026

In Germany, gas storage levels have fallen below 24%

a record low for this time of year. Typically, storage levels average around 50.7% at this point. At 23.95%, inventories are also at their lowest level since May 2018. Source: Bloomberg, HolgerZ

16 Feb 2026

The "Feel good story of the day".

If you invested $10,000 in Beyond Meat in 2021, today you would have $41. The stock was as fake as the meat. Source: Brew Markets @brewmarkets Wall Street Mav

16 Feb 2026

The typical ETF investor has about half their portfolio in Tech Stocks

Source: Topdown Charts @topdowncharts

16 Feb 2026

Three silent killers of bull markets.

"The investor's chief problem - and even his worst enemy - is likely to be HIMSELF" - Ben Graham Nice visual by @safalniveshak

13 Feb 2026

Fear has returned to the Stock Market

Source: Barchart

13 Feb 2026

Anthropic has raised $30bn from investors including GIC, Coatue, Founders Fund and Nvidia

reaching a $350bn pre-money valuation ahead of a potential IPO. Founded in 2021 by former OpenAI researchers, the company focuses on enterprise AI tools. About 80% of its $14bn revenue run rate comes from business clients. Its Claude Code product has gained strong adoption, with over 500 customers spending more than $1mn annually. Source: Financial Times

13 Feb 2026

Over the last two days (February 11–12, 2026),CBRE Group Inc. (CBRE) stock plummeted approximately 25% to 30% from its recent all-time highs.

CBRE stock fell despite record revenue and strong core earnings due to shifting investor narratives and accounting impacts. AI disruption fears triggered multiple contraction, reducing valuation. GAAP net income declined 14.6% due to one-time pension and safety charges, creating negative headlines. Revenue slightly missed expectations, disappointing a market pricing perfection. High institutional ownership amplified technical selling through stop-loss triggers. Overall, sentiment, valuation reset, and temporary accounting effects—not business weakness—drove the sharp decline recent market reaction after earnings announcement period release. Source: CBRE Group

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