Form 144 Cboe Global Markets For: 23 February

Global financial markets experienced significant volatility on February 23, 2026, as investors reacted to President Trump's tariff announcements and concerning AI research reports, with the Dow Jones falling 800 points while gold prices rose as investors sought safe havens. The market turmoil was particularly evident in technology stocks, where payment and software companies faced substantial declines following the release of a dystopian AI research report that raised concerns about the societal impacts of artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq composite index also slid as the report's findings prompted investors to reassess the near-term prospects for AI-dependent companies. In contrast, precious metals like gold benefited from the uncertainty, with prices climbing as traditional safe-haven assets attracted increased demand. Financial analysts highlighted two specific chip stocks as new top picks at Citigroup, suggesting that despite broader market challenges, certain semiconductor companies may be positioned for growth. Cboe Global Markets also filed a Form 144 on February 23, indicating potential insider trading activity, with the exchange showing a modest increase of 0.88% during the trading session.