News•Feb 18, 2026
The Price Waterfall: A Framework to Prevent Margin Leak & Improve Profits
The price waterfall is a visual framework that tracks every discount, rebate, allowance and fee from the list price down to the pocket price a company actually receives. By mapping each deduction, businesses can pinpoint where margin leakage occurs and quantify its impact on profitability. Typical B2B transactions can lose 20‑40 % of list price, yet modest price adjustments can raise operating profit by double‑digit percentages. Automated waterfall analysis turns pricing from guesswork into a data‑driven discipline.
By Vendavo
News•Feb 18, 2026
The EBA ESG Dashboard Update Shows Stable Climate Risk Indicators
The European Banking Authority released its ESG risk dashboard covering data through Q2 2025, showing that climate‑related credit exposure among large EU banks remains stable at about 62 % of non‑financial corporate portfolios. Environmental data quality improved, with proxy‑based measurements dropping ten...
By EBA – News
Podcast•Feb 18, 2026•0 min
Will the Knicks and Rangers Go Private After Another MSG Spin?
The episode examines the recurring speculation that Madison Square Garden’s flagship assets—the New York Knicks and Rangers—might be taken private after another spin-off of MSG’s publicly traded entity. Host and guests discuss the historical discount of MSG stock to its...
By LightShed Partners
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
United Airlines Flight Attendants Confident They Can Secure Contract Deal Next Month But Still Aren’t Backing Down On Concessions
The Association of Flight Attendants representing over 30,000 United Airlines crew members says a contract could be finalized in March, after years of contentious bargaining. United has proposed a compensation package that would make its cabin crew the highest‑paid in...
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo
News•Feb 18, 2026
OCC Conditionally Approves Stripe Subsidiary Bridge for Trust Charter
Stripe’s subsidiary Bridge received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national trust bank charter. The license would allow Bridge to issue stablecoins, custody digital assets, and manage reserves under OCC oversight. The decision...
By Banking Dive
News•Feb 18, 2026
Defence Giant BAE Hails Record Sales as Workers Remain on Strike
BAE Systems announced record 2025 results, with sales rising 10% to £30.7 billion and pre‑tax profit climbing to £2.6 billion. The company highlighted a historic order backlog as global defence budgets surge amid geopolitical tension. Meanwhile, Unite union members at the Lancashire...
By BBC News – Business
News•Feb 18, 2026
Europe Is Squandering Its Leverage Over China
Europe is losing bargaining power with China as the continent’s growth stalls while Beijing posts a record trade surplus. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s upcoming China visit underscores the urgency, with Germany’s 2025 GDP expanding only 0.2% versus a $1.19 trillion Chinese surplus....
By Project Syndicate — Economics
News•Feb 18, 2026
South African Govt ‘Very Supportive, Great to Work with’, Glencore Highlights
Glencore reported 2025 earnings of $13.5 billion, driven by strong copper and zinc markets. CEO Gary Nagle praised the South African government as "very supportive" and "great to work with," extending beyond ferrochrome negotiations. The mining giant highlighted that the collaborative...
By Mining Weekly
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
From Customer Interviews to an Opportunity Solution Tree—In Minutes
ProductTalk is launching an AI‑powered feature inside Vistaly that turns three customer interviews into a draft Opportunity Solution Tree (OST) within minutes. The tool first extracts key moments from each interview, then synthesizes across them to generate a structured draft,...
By Product Talk
News•Feb 18, 2026
Death Tax? Property Tax? Four Ideas that Could Offset Inheritance Inequality in Australia
Australia faces a projected $5.4 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer over the next two decades, prompting concerns about entrenched inequality and reduced productivity. Economists argue that the current progressive income‑tax system is ill‑suited to address wealth that accumulates outside labour markets. Four...
By The Guardian – Economics
News•Feb 18, 2026
Midmarket Dealmakers’ Confidence Remains Steady: ACG Survey
The Association for Corporate Growth’s Q1 2026 Market Pulse Survey shows middle‑market dealmakers remain cautiously optimistic, with 64% anticipating a slight increase in M&A activity over the next six months—mirroring the prior quarter and up from 54% earlier in the...
By Middle Market Growth (ACG)
News•Feb 18, 2026
How Hefty Is Unifying Its Brand Portfolio Marketing with John Cena
Hefty has broadened its long‑standing partnership with John Cena, launching the "Strong Choice" campaign that showcases the brand’s full portfolio—from trash bags to food storage and partyware. The initiative, produced by McCann with media handled by Hearts & Science and PR by Edelman,...
By Marketing Dive
News•Feb 18, 2026
What Should I Talk To My Manager About?
Most B2B sales managers assume they are coaching, yet reps feel unsupported, creating a communication gap. The article proposes a structured cadence of distinct coaching calls—development, strategy, pipeline, deal, win/loss, and account planning—to give managers a clear framework. Each call...
By Membrain Blog
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
The MSP Agentic AI Execution Gap in Service Delivery
A recent Omdia white paper reveals that while 70% of managed service providers (MSPs) say they use agentic AI, only 10% have deployed it in core IT service desk or security functions. The majority are stuck in internal experiments, whereas...
By ITSM.tools
News•Feb 18, 2026
Dollar Leads as Markets Seek Guidance From Fed Minutes
The U.S. dollar edged higher as markets awaited the Fed’s January minutes, looking for signals on the timing of the next rate cut. In the United Kingdom, CPI eased to 3.0% year‑on‑year, reinforcing expectations of a BoE rate reduction in...
By Action Forex
News•Feb 18, 2026
From Pilot Purgatory to Productive Failure: Fixing AI's Broken Learning Loop
AI pilots frequently stall between proof‑of‑concept and production, often due to outdated quarterly KPIs, governance vacuums, and slow feedback loops. Executives argue that linear metrics clash with AI’s dynamic nature, causing drift and delayed corrective action. To close the gap,...
By InformationWeek
News•Feb 18, 2026
India Keen to Diversify Crude Oil, Coking Coal Sources; Eyes High-Quality US Supplies: Piyush Goyal
India’s commerce minister Piyush Goyal said New Delhi will diversify crude oil and coking‑coal supplies, targeting high‑quality U.S. coal to reduce reliance on a few geographies. He highlighted a $100 billion aircraft demand from the United States over the next five...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Isabel Schnabel: Made in Europe
In a February 2026 lecture, ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel argued that Europe’s narrative of decline is misleading. She highlighted the continent’s high quality of life, strong institutions, and social protections as foundations for future growth. Schnabel emphasized that...
By BIS — Press Releases
Podcast•Feb 18, 2026•0 min
Morning Market Brief
In this Morning Market Brief, Lawrence Fuller notes that markets steadied after a sharp morning dip, buoyed by positive news on Iran nuclear negotiations, reducing geopolitical risk. He highlights the pervasive impact of AI-driven disruption across sectors, especially retail, where...
By The Market Strategist
News•Feb 18, 2026
RioCan REIT Reports ‘Strong Year’ for 2025 with 5 Million Square Feet of Leasing Activity
RioCan REIT reported a robust 2025, delivering 5 million square feet of leasing activity and a record‑high new‑lease spread of 37.3%. Blended leasing spreads rose to 21.1%, while same‑property NOI grew 3.6% for the year. The trust repatriated $741.7 million of capital,...
By Retail Insider Canada
News•Feb 18, 2026
KBRA Direct Lending Deals: News & Analysis – 2/16/2026
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) released its latest direct‑lending default indices covering the trailing‑twelve‑month period ending February 17, 2026. The indices aggregate performance data from a broad universe of private credit transactions, including senior secured loans, unitranche facilities, and mezzanine tranches. By...
By The Lead Left
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Did You Hear That? Smart Glasses, AI Voice Recorders and Workplace Recordings
Employers now face a wave of discreet recording tools—from Ray‑Ban Meta smart glasses to AI‑powered voice recorders like Plaud and auto‑joining meeting bots that generate searchable transcripts. Connecticut’s one‑party consent rule for in‑person conversations and stricter electronic‑monitoring statutes mean many...
By Employment Law (US) – Dan Schwartz
News•Feb 18, 2026
Ground View: How Industry Leaders Are Shaping Pakistan’s Mining Future
The Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum (PMIF) will gather industry leaders in Islamabad to spotlight the country’s world‑class copper, gold, and critical mineral deposits, most notably the revived Reko Diq project. While the geology is undisputed, the article argues that mining...
By MINING.com
News•Feb 18, 2026
Think RTO Is Harmless? Top Talent Disagrees
Top talent is pushing back against strict return‑to‑office (RTO) mandates, as highlighted by JPMorgan Chase employees fearing career repercussions for opposing the policy. Research from Gartner shows high‑performers, women and millennials are most likely to leave firms with rigid RTO,...
By Human Resource Executive
News•Feb 18, 2026
TikTok Shop Halts Plan to End Independent Shipping for U.S. Sellers After Backlash
TikTok Shop has scrapped its planned deadline to end seller‑fulfilled shipping for U.S. merchants, keeping the existing independent‑shipping model in place for now. The reversal follows a wave of backlash from brands that warned the shift would raise fulfillment costs,...
By Modern Retail
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
InfraVia, Liberty Global and Telefónica Agree £2 Billion Deal for Netomnia
InfraVia, Liberty Global and Telefónica’s joint venture nexfibre has agreed to acquire Netomnia, the parent of YouFibre and brsk, in a £2 billion transaction. The deal consolidates a significant portion of the UK’s full‑fibre retail market under nexfibre’s control. It brings...
By thinkbroadband (UK)
Social•Feb 18, 2026
CLOs Bet on Yield While AI Threatens Software Holdings
This is the CLO market right now: Sellers: AI will destroy these businesses Buyers: Thanks for the yield Software is the largest sector in CLO portfolios globally. 10-15% concentration. Nearly half mature in the next 3 years. Someone here is wrong.
By JunkBondInvestor
News•Feb 18, 2026
“End-to-End AI” Films Are Here: Kuku’s AI Impact Summit Demo Hints at a Content Flood
At the AI Impact Summit 2026, Kuku FM CEO Lal Chand Bisu unveiled India’s first “AI‑first micro drama,” a short‑form film produced entirely by artificial intelligence across script, dialogue, post‑production, and marketing assets. Bisu announced that Kuku already releases hundreds...
By YourStory
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Rippling Shows How B2B Brands Blend Big and Scrappy Marketing
How to build a B2B brand that stands out: Rippling edition. You are always asking for examples of B2B brands that are doing great marketing. You're tired of hearing about how Liquid Death and Apple and Nike are THE GOLD...
By Dave Gerhardt
News•Feb 18, 2026
Retail CX Has a Signal Problem
Retail CIOs are confronting a growing "signal problem" as fragmented communication channels undermine customer experience and AI initiatives. Research shows 64 percent of retailers plan to modernize their communication systems to meet consumer expectations for instant, accurate information. Misaligned data streams...
By Total Retail
News•Feb 18, 2026
DG Matrix, Which Builds Solid-State Transformers to Handle up to 2.4 MW and Boost Data Center Power Efficiency, Raised a...
DG Matrix, a startup developing solid‑state transformers (SSTs) for data centers, announced a $60 million Series A round led by Engine Ventures. The company’s SSTs can handle up to 2.4 MW, promising higher efficiency and reduced footprint compared with legacy transformer technology....
By Techmeme
News•Feb 18, 2026
The Murky Waters of Healthcare Cost Transparency: What Plan Sponsors Can Control
The 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act introduced mandatory broker compensation disclosures and broader pricing data for health plans, pushing plan sponsors to adopt fiduciary rigor similar to retirement plans. Yet, translating transparency into cost control remains difficult as procedure prices can...
By Human Resource Executive
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Harlem Capital: Early Funding for AI-Building Visionaries
In 2015 we started @HarlemCapital to change who gets to win. Not as a slogan, but as a standard. Ten years later, that standard has become a platform for identifying exceptional founders early and helping them build generational companies. We invest $1.0M to...
By Henri Pierre-Jacques
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Major M&A Moves: IHS, MCW Deals and New IPO
Today's M&A and SPAC notes $IHS to be acquired by MTN Group for $8.50 cash, 3.3% premium, $6.2 billion $MCW to be acquired by Leonard Green & Partners for $7.00 cash, 16.5% premium, $3.1 billion $POLE / StoreDot deal terminated $AACIU $225 million IPO https://t.co/ugQ3GsLFCw
By Julian Klymochko
News•Feb 18, 2026
Flexibility Matters: Why Traditional Hiring Cycles Won’t Cut It for Today’s Retailers
Retailers face massive seasonal spikes, with November‑December sales representing about 20% of annual revenue and holiday sales projected to exceed $1 trillion in 2025. Meeting this demand requires a broad mix of talent—from supply‑chain managers to digital marketers—beyond traditional in‑store staff....
By Total Retail
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Tech Alone Won’t Drive AI; Practices Must Evolve
RT I compare this genAI moment to early web and cloud eraswhen transformation only happened after we changed practices (agile, DevOps, design thinking), not just technology. Same story, new stakes. #CIO #AI #DigitalTransformation @Star_CIO https://t.co/xfrVmpSIJN
By Isaac Sacolick
Social•Feb 18, 2026
AI May Reverse Dilution From Slowing Revenue Growth
Your slowing revenue growth has created a stock-based comp (dilution) problem AI is destroying software multiples, but it may also be the only thing that can solve our dilution problem. https://t.co/8EiZueMtNK
By OnlyCFO
News•Feb 18, 2026
Cheap Passes Won’t Buy a Fix for Six Flags
Six Flags is deepening its low‑price annual‑pass strategy, launching Gold passes as cheap as $90 that grant access to multiple regional parks but exclude free parking at Knott’s Berry Farm. The company also upgraded its Perks & Play program to include all...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
Social•Feb 18, 2026
EU Parliament Bans AI Chatbots over US Data Security Concerns
The European Parliament banned AI chatbots like Claude and Copilot from lawmakers' devices, citing cybersecurity risks from cloud data uploads to US firms https://t.co/KCPJ57Qqs1 #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews https://t.co/uigKl4zdY7
By Tim Hughes
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Anthropic to Spend $80B on Cloud Partners by 2029
Anthropic expects to pay Amazon, Google, and Microsoft at least $80B through 2029 to run Claude on their cloud servers; cloud providers get a cut of Anthropic's AI sales revenue https://t.co/cMedWWo2tz #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews https://t.co/sDR7IGPcsA
By Tim Hughes
News•Feb 18, 2026
4 Trends That Will Define the Commercial Real Estate Industry in 2026
The commercial real estate (CRE) sector is pivoting toward integrated digital, wellbeing, resilience, and sustainability strategies in 2026. Owners will shift from reactive management to continuous, data‑driven optimization of HVAC, energy, and space utilization. Tenant experience becomes a core differentiator,...
By Buildings.com
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Critical Minerals and Energy Drive Global Economic Competitiveness
Very good meeting with 🇺🇸 US Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy & Business Affairs @CalebOrr__ We discussed developments in global energy markets, the importance of critical minerals for energy & economic security and energy’s role in boosting competitiveness https://t.co/Z4YDq3jEJG
By Fatih Birol
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Roku Hires Former Snap, Meta Exec to Lead Ads
Roku taps Patrick Harris, a veteran of Snap and Meta, to run advertising sales.... https://t.co/0mYOElGbjg via @variety
By Brian Steinberg
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Global Trends in Non-Competes
Non‑compete clauses are facing heightened scrutiny worldwide as governments introduce tighter limits or outright bans. In the United States, several states have restricted use for low‑wage and medical workers, while the FTC pivots to litigation after its 2024 ban was...
By Employment Law Worldview
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Early Funding for Diverse Founders Who Dream Big
We founded Harlem Capital because the world is better when everyone is encouraged to dream big. Winners can come from everywhere but need support to reach their full potential. We invest $1.0M to $2.5M in startups before success is obvious. All Winners Welcome....
By Jarrid Tingle
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Werner Shifts One-Way Truckload to Expedited, Niche Routes
Werner Enterprises is restructuring its one-way truckload business to prioritize expedited routes & specialized verticals https://t.co/kdaSliDWS9 @TruckingDive and noted in today's WSJ Logistics newsletter.
By Cathy Morrow Roberson
News•Feb 18, 2026
The $2 Trillion Blind Spot in Modern Rewards
Most organizations still tie rewards to individual output despite vocal support for collaboration. Gallup reports U.S. employee engagement at a 10‑year low of 31% in 2024, translating to roughly $2 trillion in lost productivity. Studies show high‑quality recognition can reduce turnover...
By Human Resource Executive
Social•Feb 18, 2026
ZM Poised for Upside with Buyback, Growth, Cheap Valuation
- Anthropic catalyst - Pouring cash into buyback w/ conservative balance sheet - 5% annual gross profit growth since EOY 2022 - stock trading below 17x EV/EBIT per @fiscal_ai Very interesting set-up for $ZM over next couple of years https://t.co/75MsUcEE1b
By Brett (Chit Chat Money)
Social•Feb 18, 2026
FinTechs Become Latin America’s SME Financial Operating System
Latin America’s small businesses don’t lack ambition. They lack liquidity. FinTechs are stepping in to close persistent cash flow gaps with smarter underwriting, real-time data and embedded finance solutions. The real opportunity isn’t just lending. It’s becoming the financial operating system for...
By Spiros Margaris
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Dollar Holds Firm Despite Weak Conviction and Recent Lows
US Dollar is Mostly Firmer, amid Weak Conviction: The US dollar was sold to new session lows against several currency pairs late in the North American afternoon yesterday, but there has been little follow-through today. The greenback is firmer against…...
By Marc Chandler