Japans economy avoids technical recession, but fourth-quarter rebound misses expectations
Japans economy grew 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the previous three months, avoiding a technical recesssion
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US stock futures rise in holiday-thinned trade with more rate cues on tap By Investing.com
US stock futures rise in holiday-thinned trade with more rate cues on tap
The Enlightened Bottom Line: A spiritual lens for investors and business leaders.
One problem with our financial system is that it is predicated on separation. Modern finance assumes that people are self-interested individuals, and that ...
Airbnb’s AI Shift New CTO And Support Agent Reshape Investment Case
Airbnb has hired Ahmad Al-Dahle, former head of generative AI at Meta, as its new chief technology officer. The company has rolled out a custom AI support agent that currently handles about one third of customer support cases in North America. Airbnb plans to expand this AI system globally, aiming to reshape how guests and hosts interact with the platform. Airbnb, NasdaqGS:ABNB, is leaning heavily into AI at a time when its share price sits at $121.35 and its value score is 4. The stock has...
Assessing Insmed (INSM) Valuation After Strong One Year Return And Recent Share Price Pullback
Insmed at a glance Insmed (INSM) has drawn investor attention after a strong 1 year total return of 87.6%, alongside a decline of 24.6% over the past 3 months and a decline of 7.8% over the past month. See our latest analysis for Insmed. Despite a very large 3 year total shareholder return, recent share price returns tell a different story, with the stock giving back some gains over the past quarter as investors reassess growth potential and risk around Insmed’s pipeline and valuation. If...
Altman and Pichai among tech CEOs heading to India for major AI summit in a key market
India has a market of young, tech-forward consumers and a huge pool of talent which could be key to continued development of AI.
Ansell Limited (ANSLY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Analysis-Winter economy emerges as poster child for China’s stimulus tilt to services By Reuters
Analysis-Winter economy emerges as poster child for China’s stimulus tilt to services
Artisan Global Equity Fund Q4 2025 Commentary
Artisan Global Equity Fund outperformed its benchmark in 2025, led by strong industrial gains. View the latest portfolio updates and market outlook here.
India Seeks to Revive Private Investment in High-Speed Roads
India is working to lure private capital back into highway construction, a decade after investors retreated over concerns about revenue risks and bureaucratic delays.
Australia’s Qube Holdings’ shares jump to record high on Macquarie-led $8.3 billion takeover deal
The offer represents a 27.8% premium to Qubes closing price on Nov. 21, the final trading day before the company announced it had entered an exclusivity process.
Blackstone to Lead $600 Million Investment in AI Firm Neysa
A group of investors led by Blackstone Inc. plans to make an equity investment of up to $600 million in India’s artificial intelligence cloud startup Neysa.
2 Predictions for D-Wave Quantum in 2026
The companys revenue is on an upward trajectory, but its share price probably isnt.
Asia shares becalmed by holidays, dire Japan data
Asian shares were quietly consolidating recent hefty gains on Monday as holidays made for thin trading, and dismal economic data out of Japan took some of the heat out of that booming market.
Asia shares becalmed by holidays, dire Japan data By Reuters
Asia shares becalmed by holidays, dire Japan data
Amazon’s Andy Jassy Just Named His Biggest Threat—It’s Not A Retailer
Amazons Andy Jassy discusses the battle between retailer owned AI bots such as Rufus, and Horizontal Agents such as ChatGPT, and Google Gemini.
Will the Stock Market Crash in 2026? Billionaire Ray Dalio Just Gave a Clear Warning to Investors.
Ray Dalio just warned of a coming "capital war," and it could spell trouble for the debt-fueled AI boom.
Estithmar Holding gründet „Estithmar Capital“ für Finanzinvestitionsmanagement
DOHA, Katar--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. hat heute die Gründung seiner fünften Gruppe, „Estithmar Capital“, als strategischen Schritt zur Förderung der Expansion des Unternehmens sowie zur Diversifizierung der Sektoren, in denen es tätig ist, bekannt gegeben. Estithmar Capital wird sich auf das Management von Finanzinvestitionen, die Stärkung der institutionellen Governance sowie die Geschäftstätigkeit im Rahmen klarer Compliance-, Regulierungs- und Risikomanagement-Frameworks s
Why Freshworks Stock Plummeted This Week
Q4 sales and earnings beats and solid forward guidance werent enough to stop Freshworks stock from plunging.
Warner Bros considers reopening sale talks with Paramount
Warner Bros considers reopening sale talks with Paramount- Bloomberg
Today’s Wordle #1703 Hints And Answer For Monday, February 16
Looking for help with todays New York Times Wordle? Here are some expert hints, clues and commentary to help you solve todays Wordle and sharpen your guessing game.
Hunter boots are on sale for only $50, and theyre perfect for winter
Shoppers say theyre stylish and comfortable.
If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be It
Alphabet is well positioned to thrive in the AI era.
Japans economy barely grew in Q4, misses forecasts
Japans economy eked out an annualised 0.2% expansion in the October-December quarter, government data showed on Monday, scraping back to growth as corporate investment only just reversed its previous decline.
Japan’s economy barely grew in Q4, misses forecasts By Reuters
Japan’s economy barely grew in Q4, misses forecasts
Is PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) Pricing In Recent Mixed Returns Accurately?
If you are wondering whether PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust offers value at around US$12.64, or if the risks are starting to outweigh the reward, you are not alone. The stock has seen mixed returns, with a 3.4% gain over the past 7 days, an 8.5% decline over 30 days, and returns of 4.3% over 1 year, 29.2% over 3 years, and 21.2% over 5 years. This raises fair questions about how the current price lines up with underlying value. Recent coverage has focused on how mortgage REITs are...
Takaichi’s Leadership Convinces Long-Term Japan Bond Bear to Buy
For the first time ever, Jupiter Asset Management’s Mark Nash is placing a long-term, strategic bet that Japanese government bonds will rise.
Is Sidney Crosby Delivering His Best Olympic Hockey Performance Yet?
In his third Winter Olympics, Sidney Crosby has been a central player for Team Canada, which dominated through round-robin play in the mens hockey tournament.
Should You Buy Carvana Stock Before Feb. 18?
This stock has been one of the markets wildest rides over the last decade. But with used car demand showing cracks, it might not be the time to buy.
Leigh Wood Vs. Josh Warrington 2: Date, Time, Card, Preview And How To Watch
Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington rematch on Feb. 21 at Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham. Heres the full card, start time, and how to watch on DAZN.
Epstein files fallout: The high-profile people burned by past dealings with a predator
Jeffrey Epstein killed himself in a New York City federal jail in 2019. But more than six years later, people are still losing their jobs because of him.
Japan GDP grows far below expectations in Q4 amid weak capex, exports By Investing.com
Japan GDP grows far below expectations in Q4 amid weak capex, exports
UK labour reforms to cut hiring by one in three employers, survey shows By Reuters
UK labour reforms to cut hiring by one in three employers, survey shows
UK property asking prices hold steady after post-budget jump, Rightmove says By Reuters
UK property asking prices hold steady after post-budget jump, Rightmove says
NYT Pips Today: Hints, Answers And Walkthrough For Monday, February 16
Looking for help with todays New York Times Pips? Well walk you through todays puzzle and help you match dominoes to tiles.
STX Stock Soars 31% in a Month: Should You Add It to Your Portfolio?
STX surges 31% in a month as AI-driven storage demand, record margins and HAMR ramp fuel revenue growth through 2026.
Merger Involving $61 Billion of Debt to Help India Credit Market
A recently announced merger of Indian lenders to the power sector is fueling hope that financing will get a boost for energy and other key drivers of the world’s fastest growing major economy.
IBM vs. Intel: Which AI-Focused Stock is the Better Buy Today?
IBM edges out Intel with stronger estimates, cheaper valuation and hybrid cloud-AI momentum despite fierce competition and margin pressure.
RIGL Stock Rises 59% in a Year: Time to Buy, Hold or Sell?
Rigel Pharmaceuticals climbs 59% in a year as Tavalisse anchors growth, oncology gains traction and 2026 guidance points to sustained momentum.
Should You Buy, Sell or Hold PAAS Stock Before Q4 Earnings Release?
Pan American Silver gears up for Q4 results, with record silver output, rising earnings estimates and strong gold prices.
Why Southwest (LUV) Might be Well Poised for a Surge
Southwest Airlines (LUV) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
Heres How Veracyte Stock Is Placed Ahead of Q4 Earnings
VCYT heads into Q4 earnings with rising estimates, strong Decipher and Afirma volumes, and revenues seen up nearly 17% year over year.
EUR Corporate Bond Funds in 2026: Where Are Managers Investing Now?
From Schroders to Morgan Stanley, leading fund managers reveal how they’re navigating high valuations and steady inflows into euro investment-grade credit.
Heres How to Play Kinross Gold Stock Before Q4 Earnings Release
KGC is expected to have benefited from higher gold prices and strong production in Q4.
EXPE Q4 Earnings Beat on Strong B2B and Advertising Growth
Expedia Groups Q4 earnings beat estimates as B2B bookings jump 24% and advertising surges, lifting revenues 11% year over year.
CCLs Fuel & FX Tailwinds Build in 2026: How Material Is the Cushion?
Carnival sees a $0.20 EPS boost in FY26 from fuel and FX tailwinds, but rising costs and regulatory hits may offset part of the cushion.
3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldnt Overlook Construction Partners (ROAD)
Construction Partners (ROAD) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.
5 Stocks With Recent Price Strength Amid Wall Street Volatility
MOD, GOLD, FLXS, SHIP and FET are five stocks showing strong price momentum despite Wall Street volatility.
What Are the Real Pros and Cons of Investing in Leveraged ETFs?
Key PointsThe number of leveraged and inverse ETFs available to investors has doubled in a little over a year.
No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight
Congress is on recess until Feb. 23, and both Democrats and Republicans appear dug into their positions.
Warner Bros. may reopen sale talks with Paramount following new deal terms, Bloomberg reports
Warner Bros. board members are weighing whether Paramounts sweetened bid may result in a better deal or prompt Netflix to up its offer, Bloomberg reports.
Trump trade adviser Navarro says administration may force data center builders like Meta to internalize costs
Data centers powering artificial intelligence have strained the electrical grid and driven utility costs higher for consumers.
OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger joining OpenAI, Altman Says
OpenClaw, the open source AI agent thats surged in popularity in recent weeks, will live within OpenAI, according to a post on X from Sam Altman.
Japan’s economy expands annualised 0.2% in Q4, below forecast By Reuters
Japan’s economy expands annualised 0.2% in Q4, below forecast
What Every Film Rollout Can Learn From The Success Of ‘Wuthering Heights’
Breaking down the culmination of "Wuthering Heights", one of 2026’s most provocative—and polarizing—marketing campaigns.
The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Amazon is a smart stock to invest in now.
OpenAI hires OpenClaw creator Steinberger in AI agent push By Investing.com
OpenAI hires OpenClaw creator Steinberger in AI agent push
NYT Strands Answers Today: Hints & Clues Monday, February 16 (The Cutting Edge)
Looking for help with todays NYT Strands puzzle? Heres an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of todays answers and Spangram.
Michael Jordan Rules NBA All-Star Sunday With Daytona 500 Victory
The NBA held its 75th All-Star Game on February 15, but one of the greatest players in NBA history won the Daytona 500 as Michael Jordans team won NASCAR biggest race.
Australias Qube agrees to $8.3 billion buyout offer from Macquarie-consortium
Australias Qube Holdings on Monday signed a scheme implementation agreement with a consortium led by Macquaries asset management arm, valuing the logistics firm at A$11.7 billion ($8.26 billion).
Australia’s Qube agrees to $8.3 billion buyout offer from Macquarie-consortium By Reuters
Australia’s Qube agrees to $8.3 billion buyout offer from Macquarie-consortium
Will 2026 Be A Game Changer For Toys? Brands Are Playing By New Rules
The U.S. toy industry rebounded in 2025, but toymakers are facing challenges as the industry gathers for the annual New York Toy Fair.
Online savings: When gamification of investing becomes a risk
Trophies, confetti and other digital rewards borrowed from video games by some investment platforms influence behavior.
Gen Z Investments Soar as Housing Costs Move Out of Reach
Cut off from the housing market, Generation Z is reportedly turning to the stock market. The number of people between 25 and 39 making yearly transfers to
Up 131 YTD%, Should You Buy Sandisk Stock Right Now?
The storage drive stock has returned nearly 1,500% over the past year.
Oil Steady With Focus on Geopolitical Risk Before Iran Talks
Oil was little changed at the start of the week, as traders monitored geopolitical risk before talks between the US and Iran are expected to resume on Tuesday.
Gold Slips as Traders Book Profits After Mild US Inflation Data
Gold dipped below $5,000 an ounce, as traders booked profits from a gain in the previous session spurred by mild US inflation data.
If You Invested $10,000 in Palantir During Its IPO, Heres How Much Youd Have Now
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Klingbeil warnt vor Naivität im deutsch-amerikanischen Verhältnis
Berlin - Nach der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz sieht Vizekanzler Lars Klingbeil (SPD) das deutsch-amerikanische Verhältnis weiter unter Druck."Die Rede von Außenminister Rubio war im Ton versöhnli...
Rentenkommission will über Einführung der Rente mit 70 beraten
Berlin - Die von der Bundesregierung eingesetzte Alterssicherungskommission (ASK) zur Reform der gesetzlichen Rente will auch über eine Ausweitung des Renteneintrittsalters auf 70 Jahre beraten. Da...
Grüne fordern mehr Schutz vor Extremismus im Bundestag
Berlin - Die Erste Parlamentarische Geschäftsführerin der Grünen-Bundestagsfraktion, Irene Mihalic, hat schnelle Entscheidungen für ein Bundestagspolizeigesetz und eine Änderung des Abgeordnetenges...
15, 25, 35 und 42 Prozent - FDP legt neues Steuerkonzept vor
Berlin - Die FDP hat einen neuen Plan für eine umfassende Steuerreform vorgelegt. "Unter allen notwendigen Reformen verspricht eine Reform unseres Steuersystems die schnellste Wirkung auf dem Weg z...
Experten fordern mehr Grundlagenforschung zu Frauengesundheit
Berlin - Die Deutsche Gesellschaft für Innere Medizin (DGIM) erhöht den Druck auf die Bundesregierung, die Frauengesundheit zu fördern."Bei der geschlechtssensiblen Ausrichtung der Medizin stehen w...
Warner Bros. Weighs Reopening Sale Negotiations With Paramount
Warner Bros. Weighs Reopening Sale Negotiations With Paramount - Bloomberg
Macquarie-Led Group to Buy Qube Holdings for $8.3 Billion
A group led by Macquarie Asset Management will buy Qube Holdings Ltd. in a deal worth around A$11.7 billion ($8.3 billion), as the Australian firm adds a ports and rail operator to its vast swath of infrastructure assets.