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  • U.S. Supreme Court curtailed the White House's emergency tariff authority, voiding prior IEEPA-based levies.
  • India postponed its Washington trade delegation after the tariff ruling and the U.S. imposition of a 15% global surcharge.
  • China gains negotiating leverage ahead of a March summit as U.S. tariff authority was limited by the court decision.
  • Brokerages upgraded Nvidia, Amazon, Dell and others on AI demand, while Nvidia's earnings will be a key market test.
  • Stifel warns enterprise software may face a prolonged realignment, flagging valuation compression and uncertain AI monetization.
  • UAE said it thwarted AI-enabled cyberattacks and warned banks and financial services about elevated, AI-driven threats.

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FirstCash President Sells $740,480 in Stock; Analyst Reaffirms Buy Rating

FirstCash President Sells $740,480 in Stock; Analyst Reaffirms Buy Rating

Howard F. Hambleton, president of FirstCash Holdings, sold 4,000 shares on February 18, 2026, at $185.12 per share, generating proceeds of $740,480. The transaction was carried out under a 10b5-1 trading plan established on September 11, 2025. After the sale, Hambleton directly holds 35,406 shares. Separately, Canaccord Genuity reiterated its Buy r…

EEOC Sues Coca-Cola Bottler Over Women-Only Employee Networking Event

EEOC Sues Coca-Cola Bottler Over Women-Only Employee Networking Event

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, accusing the bottler and distributor of violating federal law by hosting a two-day employee networking event in September 2024 that excluded men. The action is the EEOC's first formal lawsuit challenging a workplace diversity program under th…

International Seaways CEO Disposes of $127,919 in Stock; Company Sells Older Vessels as Tanker Rates Climb

International Seaways CEO Disposes of $127,919 in Stock; Company Sells Older Vessels as Tanker Rates Climb

International Seaways President and CEO Lois K. Zabrocky sold 2,000 shares of company stock on February 17, 2026, under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, generating proceeds of $127,919. The company also disclosed the sale or agreements to sell five older vessels for about $185 million net. Market commentary from BTIG shows increased price targets for peers amid…

Jefferies Sticks With Buy on Spotify After Google’s Lyria 3 Rollout

Jefferies Sticks With Buy on Spotify After Google’s Lyria 3 Rollout

Jefferies reaffirmed a Buy rating and a $650 price target on Spotify, citing the wider availability of Google’s Lyria 3 music generation feature in the Gemini app as an incremental development that primarily expands distribution. The firm believes Spotify can shape its AI narrative and benefit as music supply grows, while other analysts offer a ran…

Cambodian Detainee Found Dead in Indiana ICE Custody; Investigation Underway

Cambodian Detainee Found Dead in Indiana ICE Custody; Investigation Underway

A 59-year-old Cambodian national being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was found unresponsive at the Miami Correctional Facility in Indiana and later died, ICE said. The cause of death is under investigation. The case adds to a rising toll of deaths in federal immigration detention as the detained population has expanded under curr…

Stifel Lifts Analog Devices Target as Secular Demand Supports Outlook

Stifel Lifts Analog Devices Target as Secular Demand Supports Outlook

Stifel has increased its price target for Analog Devices (NASDAQ: ADI) to $405 from $360 and kept a Buy rating, citing strong results, guidance and multi-market secular tailwinds. The stock trades at $346.56 and, according to InvestingPro data referenced in the report, is above its Fair Value. The firm’s target embeds calendar year 2027 estimates a…

Day One Biopharma CCO Sells $67K in Stock After Exercising RSUs; Company Posts Strong OJEMDA Revenue Growth

Day One Biopharma CCO Sells $67K in Stock After Exercising RSUs; Company Posts Strong OJEMDA Revenue Growth

Day One Biopharmaceuticals reported an insider sale by Chief Commercial Officer Lauren Merendino on February 17, 2026, totaling 5,814 shares for about $67,447. Two days earlier she exercised 15,162 restricted stock units. The company disclosed preliminary 2025 net product revenue for OJEMDA of $155.4 million, issued 2026 U.S. net product revenue gu…

Avient: Specialty Mix and Cash Flow Make This a Tactical Long

Avient: Specialty Mix and Cash Flow Make This a Tactical Long

Avient is morphing from a cyclical compounding business into a steadier specialty polymer supplier. Recent earnings mix improvements, consistent free cash flow of $151.1M, and a manageable balance sheet support a long trade on a near-term pullback. Technicals are hot, so patience and a defined stop are needed.