In a bold move to capitalize on this economic might, the TXSE Group announced yesterday the establishment of the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), set to be headquartered in Dallas. Backed by financial giants like BlackRock and Citadel Securities, along with over two dozen other investors, the exchange has already raised $120 million and plans to file with the SEC to commence trading in 2026.

Will positive corporate news change your stock story? That depends. If it hits the wires on, before or after a thermonuclear market meltdown, your stock price could rise or fall for no apparent reason other than market volatility. News today contagiously spills over across domains, influencing the general mood of investors and the market. That’s why media exposure may not always benefit a small cap stock.