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The New York State Nurses Association announced a tentative contract with NewYork-Presbyterian that could conclude a six-week walkout by approximately 4,200 nurses at the hospital system. The proposed deal includes more than 12% salary increases over three years, protections for health benefits and new measures addressing the use of artificial inte…
Rogers Corp Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Michael Reed Webb sold 1,197 shares on February 19, 2026, for about $127,181 at $106.25 per share, and separately disposed of 307 shares the same day to satisfy tax withholding tied to restricted stock unit vesting at $111.11 per share. The stock has rallied over 50% in the past six…
Kirby is set to benefit from a recovery in inland barge demand, resilient coastal volumes, and rising power-generation aftermarket work. With strong free cash flow ($405.7M), a conservative balance sheet (debt/equity 0.28) and an $8M share repurchase authorization on the books, the risk/reward favors a mid-term long trade: entry $129.17, target $15…
An Illinois family-owned educational toy company that imports most of its products from China was among the first small businesses to sue over tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down those tariffs, opening the possibility that importers could receive billions in refunds, though the c…
Fitch Ratings lowered Olin Corporation's long-term issuer default rating to 'BB+' from 'BBB-' and placed the company on a Negative Outlook, also downgrading its unsecured notes to 'BB+' with an 'RR4' recovery score. Fitch affirmed the revolver and Term Loan A at 'BBB-' with an 'RR2' recovery rating, citing sustained earnings weakness, an expected 2…
KKR is marketing BMC Helix for sale, with the business drawing initial bids and advice from Jefferies. Sources say the unit could command up to $1.5 billion, based on an 8 to 10 times multiple of its reported core profit. The process comes as software valuations and deal activity are being tested by investor worries about artificial intelligence.
Moody's Ratings upgraded Hudbay Minerals' corporate family rating to Ba3 from B1 and raised several related ratings, citing significant debt reduction driven by higher copper and gold prices and solid operating performance. The ratings agency also noted liquidity strength aided by a Mitsubishi strategic investment in the Copper World project and ex…
The Trade Desk (TTD) is trading near its 52-week low after a brutal multiple contraction. Fundamentals still show double-digit growth and strong free cash flow; technicals are oversold. This trade targets a mid-term rebound as ad buyers reallocate budgets and identity solutions stabilize.
Google is engaging partners and exploring financial commitments to broaden demand for its tensor processing units (TPUs). The company is in talks to invest about $100 million in cloud-computing startup Fluidstack and has revisited internal discussions about the structure of its TPU organization, while a Google spokesperson said there are no plans t…
Donald R. Hayward, a director at Clearfield, Inc., sold 3,595 shares on February 19, 2026 for roughly $115,040. The transaction leaves him with 10,870 shares. The company reported fiscal Q1 2026 results that included a $0.04 loss per share and $34.3 million in revenue, figures that fell short of some expectations even as other metrics were describe…
S&P Global Ratings changed its outlook on Energizer Holdings Inc. to negative from stable while affirming the company's B+ issuer and debt ratings. The move reflects S&P's projection that adjusted leverage will reach about 6.3x in 2026 - above its previously expected sub-6x level and over the agency's internal downgrade threshold - and highlights o…
Gregory Sbrocco, Executive Vice President of Operations at Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (NASDAQ: WAB), completed a sale of 952 company shares on February 19, 2026, for $258.43 per share, bringing the total proceeds to $246,025. After the disposition, Sbrocco retains direct ownership of 21,159 shares. The trade occurred as WAB shares tra…
The Hartford (HIG) delivered another quarter of disciplined underwriting and rising investment income, supporting shareholder returns and leaving valuation attractive at ~11x earnings. We upgrade HIG to a buy and recommend a mid-term swing trade: enter at $141.00, stop $132.00, target $156.00 (45 trading days).
CoreWeave stock fell sharply after reports that Blue Owl Capital was unable to secure third-party financing for a $4 billion data center under development in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Lenders reportedly expressed limited interest, with at least one citing concerns about CoreWeave’s credit profile. Blue Owl says the build is underway and "fully funde…
Bank of America Securities raised its price objective on CF Industries Holdings Inc. to $86 from $78 after the fertilizer producer reported fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA that exceeded expectations. While the firm kept an Underperform rating, it highlighted both the drivers behind the quarter's outperformance and a set of market and project-related…
U.S. intelligence agencies estimate that between 15,000 and 20,000 people, including affiliates of the Islamic State, have dispersed across Syria after a security collapse at the Al-Hol camp. The facility, located in Syria's eastern desert, once housed tens of thousands and had been guarded by U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces until recent advan…
Matthew G. Casella, a former officer of Richtech Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ: RR), disposed of his remaining 12,500 Class B shares on February 19, 2026, in a transaction valued at $33,500. The trade was carried out under Rule 144. The company is simultaneously pursuing a three-pillar restructuring, reporting growth in Robots-as-a-Service revenue, complet…
Truist Securities increased its price target on Tandem Diabetes Care to $27 from $24 while keeping a Hold rating. The upgrade follows a fourth-quarter beat tied to pharmacy channel momentum and stronger U.S. pump shipments. Tandem is pivoting its distribution toward pharmacy channels with a goal of moving 80% of its installed base over the next two…
BWS Financial increased its price target for A10 Networks (ATEN) to $28 from $24 and kept a Buy rating, pointing to the vendor’s role in handling growing AI network traffic. The stock trades near $20.05 while analyst targets sit between $22 and $25. The firm pointed to A10’s revenue-growth outlook through 2028 and its strong margins and recent top-…
Netherlands stocks ended higher on Friday, with the AEX climbing 0.99% to a fresh all-time high. Strength in the Financials, Industrials and Technology sectors helped lift the market. BE Semiconductor Industries NV led advance on the index, while a small number of large names slipped. Market breadth favoured advancers and volatility remained unchan…
The U.S. State Department has announced visa restrictions on three unnamed Chilean government officials, accusing them of involvement in activities that compromised critical telecommunications infrastructure and undermined security across the hemisphere. The measures render the officials and their immediate family members generally ineligible for U…
Murray Stahl, President and Co-Portfolio Manager of RENN Fund, Inc. (RCG), purchased 1,134 shares of the fund's common stock on February 19, 2026, at $2.88 per share, a transaction valued at $3,265. After the trade, Stahl's direct holdings total 149,174 shares. The filing also lists several indirect holdings tied to Stahl through family and affilia…
Celsius rebuilt after a painful inventory cycle and a big acquisition, delivering strong free cash flow and revenue acceleration. The chart shows the stock digesting gains, giving a tactical swing opportunity. We lay out an entry at $47.73, a $60 target and a $42.00 stop, with a 45-trading-day time horizon and explicit risks tied to execution, comp…
Belgian stocks finished lower on Friday with the BEL 20 index down 0.17% at the close in Brussels. Sector weakness in Consumer Goods, Telecoms and Healthcare contributed to the decline even as Sofina, Ageas and Montea posted session gains. Market breadth was narrowly positive with 48 advancers, 46 decliners and 10 stocks unchanged.
U.K. equities finished higher on Friday, with the United Kingdom 100 index closing up 0.59% to record a new all-time high. Strength in the Beverage, Tobacco and Construction & Materials sectors supported the advance. Diageo, Antofagasta and British American Tobacco were among the session's top performers, while Smurfit WestRock, BP and Associated B…
