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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…
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.
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…
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…
JPMorgan Chase filed to move Donald Trump's lawsuit from Florida state court to federal court in Miami, saying Trump 'fraudulently' added CEO Jamie Dimon as a defendant to keep the case in state court. The bank contends Florida's unfair trade practices law does not apply to Dimon because he is regulated by federal banking agencies and says it will …
Michael David Cassens, a director at First Busey CORP (NASDAQ: BUSE), sold 750 common shares on February 17, 2026, under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. The sale totaled $19,957 at $26.61 per share. Following the transaction Cassens holds 139,523 shares. The regional bank, with a market capitalization of $2.29 billion, is trading at $26.14 and is cited as trad…
T‑Mobile reported better-than-expected Q4 results and gave 2026 free cash flow guidance of $18.0-18.7 billion. The name pulled back to near $215 after a volatile start to the year; technicals and short-interest dynamics favor a rebound. This trade idea lays out an actionable entry at the current level, a stop under the 50-day moving average, and a …
Two people with direct knowledge said Netflix has sufficient liquidity and could increase the $27.75 per share offer on the table for Warner Bros Discovery's studio and streaming businesses if Paramount Skydance presents a stronger rival bid. Warner Bros is proceeding with a March 20 shareholder vote on Netflix's proposal while allowing Paramount a…
A legal opinion prepared for Brazil's beef industry recommends the government support a plan that would assign individual annual export quotas of at least 8,000 metric tons per company for shipments to China. The proposal also sketches a 3% technical reserve for new exporters and a mechanism to reallocate quotas when exporters fail to ship, all aga…
Murray Stahl, President and Co-Portfolio Manager of RENN Fund, Inc. (EXCHANGE:RCG), purchased $3,118 worth of common stock on February 18, 2026. The transaction totaled 1,054 shares at $2.75 per share and included both direct and indirect acquisitions across several affiliated entities. RENN Fund, valued at $19.64 million, reported near 37% revenue…
BTIG’s most recent Technology, Media & Telecom recommendations identify ten companies it believes are well placed to capture growth and margin expansion in 2026. The list spans large-cap and SMID-cap names across communications platforms, e-commerce, online gaming, security and media-entertainment, and it emphasizes companies positioned to monetize…
Shares of leading private investment firms fell sharply after Blue Owl Capital announced a permanent restriction on investor withdrawals from a retail debt fund. The decision triggered declines across the sector as investors reassessed liquidity and valuation risks associated with private credit vehicles that often offer limited redemption windows.
Mister Car Wash agreed to be taken private in a $7 per share all-cash transaction led by majority owner Leonard Green & Partners. The deal, which values the company at approximately $3.1 billion including about $770 million of net debt, prompted downgrades from Guggenheim and Mizuho. The offer is roughly 9 times last twelve months EBITDA of $34…
Italian luxury outerwear maker Moncler reported a 7% rise in fourth-quarter revenues at constant exchange rates, driven by strong performance in Asia and the Americas. Full-year revenue reached 3.13 billion euros, up 3% at constant exchange rates and above the company-compiled analyst consensus of 3.06 billion euros. Operating profit for 2025 fell …
Freddie Mac data show U.S. mortgage rates declined to their lowest levels in over three years. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.01% this week, while the 15-year averaged 5.35%. Freddie Mac's chief economist says the lower rates are improving affordability and boosting homeowners' financial positions, and refinance activity has more than d…
The International Monetary Fund says Lebanon's economy has shown resilience and a modest rebound driven by tourism, but a durable return to growth hinges on a suite of comprehensive reforms. IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack confirmed ongoing, complex discussions with Lebanese authorities ahead of a requested IMF-supported program in March 2025, stressi…
