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Johnson & Johnson is preparing to market its orthopedics unit, DePuy Synthes, assembling documents and financial information ahead of meetings with potential buyers in the coming weeks. The business, which posted $9.3 billion in sales last year, could command a valuation above $20 billion and is drawing interest from private equity consortia as wel…
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters asked a federal judge to block United Parcel Service from offering $150,000 voluntary buyouts to drivers, saying the program was implemented without bargaining and violates the parties' 2023 labor agreement. UPS disputes that claim, arguing buyouts are lawful and less disruptive than layoffs as it seeks to…
Amazon reported higher annual revenue than Walmart, with $716.9 billion versus Walmart's $713.2 billion. The difference of just over $3.5 billion - roughly 0.5% - marks a symbolic shift in scale driven by Amazon's expansion beyond its online retail core into cloud computing, advertising and seller services. Walmart remains a formidable competitor, …
Needham increased its price objective on Talkspace Inc. (TALK) to $6.00 from $5.00 while keeping a Buy rating after the company reported a strong quarter and issued fiscal 2026 guidance modestly above consensus. The firm highlighted revenue growth, a healthy gross margin profile, and several potential near-term catalysts across payor, enterprise an…
The International Monetary Fund will unveil its long-awaited annual assessment of U.S. economic policy on February 25, delivering analysis of fiscal shortfalls, trade and current account gaps, and a general evaluation of the dollar’s valuation. IMF officials reaffirmed the dollar’s central role in the global monetary system even amid recent depreci…
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts unanimously approved a proposed $400 million addition to the White House East Wing, a 90,000-square-foot ballroom project that now awaits review by the National Capital Planning Commission and faces legal challenges in federal court.
Apple TV has entered a distribution deal with EverPass Media to make its live sports programming accessible in commercial venues such as bars, restaurants, hotels and gyms across the United States. The move places Apple’s sports offerings alongside other premium sports rights carried by EverPass and is intended to increase visibility of the streame…
Belarus announced it had planned to attend the inaugural meeting of the U.S. Board of Peace in Washington but was unable to participate after its delegation did not receive visas. The development highlights frictions in a fragile diplomatic opening between Minsk and Washington amid ongoing sanctions and questions over Belarus's role in the Russia-U…
A 19-year-old Palestinian-American, Nasrallah Mohammed Jamal Abu Siam, has succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained when settlers opened fire in the village of Mukhmas near Ramallah. Palestinian and international officials, as well as local witnesses, described the incident as part of a wider uptick in settler attacks across the West Bank since Octobe…
Reaves Utility Income Fund (UTG) looks oversold relative to its yield and current momentum. Price at $40.12 sits well above the April 2025 low and shows rising SMAs and a bullish MACD. With a dividend payable 03/31/2026 and ex-dividend 03/18/2026 plus a compact share count and $3.5B market cap, this is a tactical long with defined risk/reward.
Thursday’s trading session produced a patchwork of strong rallies and sharp declines across market-cap tiers. Several large-cap and mid-cap names climbed double digits on results or corporate developments, while other stocks dropped sharply following earnings misses, guidance concerns or operational challenges. The list below captures the most nota…
The Washington Supreme Court unanimously held that Amazon must face negligence lawsuits filed by families of people who died by suicide after ingesting sodium nitrite purchased on Amazon’s website. The court rejected a lower-court finding that the act of suicide was a superseding cause barring product liability claims. Plaintiffs allege Amazon prom…
A heavy slate of U.S. economic releases is set for Thursday, February 20, 2026, with the Core PCE Price Index and quarterly GDP published at 8:30 AM ET. The day also includes Manufacturing and Services PMI readings, New Home Sales, and a range of supplementary indicators and Federal Reserve speeches. Traders and analysts will parse inflation and gr…
Joseph R. Nerges, a 10% owner of CSP Inc (NASDAQ:CSPI), purchased 10,812 shares of the company between February 17 and February 19, 2026, spending $101,525 at prices between $9.12 and $9.32 per share. After the transactions Nerges owns 1,406,075 shares. Separately, CSP Inc reported a drop in total revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 while …
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has approved reimbursement for Medtronic's Symplicity Spyral renal denervation system for the treatment of resistant hypertension. The decision follows clinical evidence showing sustained reductions in office systolic blood pressure and comes amid a large population of adults in Japan with hypertension…
The International Monetary Fund characterized Venezuela’s current economic and humanitarian situation as "quite fragile," citing estimated triple-digit inflation, rapid currency depreciation and a public debt burden equivalent to 180% of GDP before arbitration or judgments. The IMF said it has paused formal relations with Caracas since 2019 but is …
FactSet has been swept up in a broader 'AI-phobia' rotation that punished legacy data and software names. The business still generates strong cash flow ($647M FCF), sports a healthy ROE (27.7%) and carries a modest leverage profile (debt/equity 0.63). At roughly $7.38B market cap and a P/E near 12-12.6, the stock offers a favorable risk/reward for …
Republic Power Group Limited said its board approved a 1-for-20 reverse share split to meet Nasdaq's $1.00 minimum bid price requirement. The stock dropped 18.7% on the announcement. The split will reduce outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares from 62,025,000 to about 3.1 million, carry a new CUSIP, and adjust the par value. Fractional shares will be …
S&P Global Ratings has shifted the outlook on PTT Global Chemical (PTT GC) to negative from stable while keeping the issuer credit rating at 'BBB-'. The agency pointed to a sustained industry downturn, weak 2025 results with adjusted debt-to-EBITDA of about 9x, and structural overcapacity that will delay material improvement in credit metrics until…
Ezcorp (EZPW) combines steady pawn-loan economics, a string of accretive acquisitions, and healthy free cash flow into a valuation that still looks reasonable. After closing a major roll-up that adds 105 stores and $147M of revenue, the company offers a mid-to-long-term trade with clear entry, target and stop rules to capture upside while limiting …
Moody’s has left Deutsche Bank AG's ratings unchanged while upgrading the outlook on its long-term deposit ratings to positive. The agency pointed to a strengthened earnings mix, improved capital generation, robust liquidity and a conservative risk posture as the bank implements its 2028 strategic plan. Key financial targets and asset quality metri…
Tonit M. Calaway, BorgWarner's Executive Vice President, CAO, General Counsel and Secretary, sold 9,725 shares of company stock on February 18, 2026, for $608,914, according to a Form 4 filing. The transaction leaves Calaway with 230,526 shares. Separately, BorgWarner reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 results and received an analy…
BorgWarner Vice President Isabelle McKenzie sold 2,458 shares on February 18, 2026, generating $151,254. The transaction comes amid a period of strong operating results and a strategic shift toward AI data center opportunities, highlighted by a Deutsche Bank upgrade and a near-52-week high share price.
Zeekr, a wholly owned subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, will begin sales and deliveries in Italy starting Thursday and will roll out retail locations in spring, the company said. The premium Chinese EV brand, which sells models priced roughly between 38,000 and 73,000 euros, has already begun operations in several European markets and plans furthe…
Zeekr, the electric vehicle brand fully owned by Geely Holding Group, will commence deliveries in Italy this spring, introducing a four-model range priced between about €38,000 and €73,000. The launch, coordinated with distribution partner Jameel Motors, is positioned to tap rising demand for premium EVs and the country’s expanding charging network…
