News•Feb 18, 2026
HR's AI Ambitions Clash with Employees' Demand for Human Touch
HR leaders are accelerating AI adoption, with 38% targeting administrative tasks and 35% focusing on employee self‑service, according to Conduent’s latest study. While AI promises efficiency, 86% of employees still view HR relationships as personal and crucial to loyalty. The report warns that exclusive reliance on automation could erode trust and emotional connection. Over the next 12‑18 months, a blended, design‑thinking approach is urged to preserve humanity while scaling digital services.
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 18, 2026
Westpac Leading Index Slows to Near-Flat, Signals Cooling Growth Momentum
Westpac’s Melbourne‑Institute Leading Index barely moved in January, posting a six‑month annualised gain of just +0.02% versus +0.44% in December. The slowdown reflects weakening consumer sentiment and a dip in dwelling approvals, while modest commodity price gains provided limited support....
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Social•Feb 18, 2026
Ask Yourself Hard Questions, Then Answer Them Confidently
I left those meetings angry at first, but then embarrassed that I didn’t have better answers, and then motivated to get the right answers. So I started writing my own rude Q&A: • Why do I even exist when the market already...
By Jason Cohen
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Diversity Redefines Energy Storage Industry Expectations
‘Greater diversity reshapes expectations’: Women in Energy Storage Network on strengthening and empowering an inclusive industry #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/eoP6Ctpo42
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
News•Feb 18, 2026
Release of Guidance for the Australian Clearing and Settlement Facility Resolution Regime
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has released its Guidance on the Australian Clearing and Settlement (CS) Facility Resolution Regime, accompanied by a Response to Consultation that outlines stakeholder feedback. The Guidance clarifies how the RBA may exercise its crisis‑resolution...
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Social•Feb 18, 2026
Scandal Sparks Fire Sale Talk for Wasserman Agency
New pod: Time for a scandal-induced fire sale...Who's gonna buy the Wasserman agency? With @Lucas_Shaw. https://t.co/A5o9vSMmEb
By Matthew Belloni
Social•Feb 18, 2026
Sarandos Accuses Paramount of Misinformation as WBD Negotiates Rival Deal
Ted Sarandos Slams Paramount for ‘Flooding the Zone With Misinformation’ as Warner Bros. Discovery Initiates New Talks With Rival Suitor https://t.co/rpsvBCV0vj via @variety
By Todd Spangler
News•Feb 18, 2026
NTT Data to Establish Innovation Ecosystem with Melbourne Uni
NTT Data and the University of Melbourne have signed a memorandum of understanding to create an innovation ecosystem that blends the university’s research strengths with NTT Data’s global technical expertise. The partnership will focus on three pillars: cultivating digital talent,...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Dennis Giokas Now CPO at Alifor
Dennis Giokas has been appointed chief product officer at Alifor, a Toronto‑based clinical operating system that integrates AI scribes, decision support and workflow tools. Giokas will steer product development, integration strategy and the global rollout of Alifor’s EMR‑agnostic platform. He...
By Canadian Healthcare Technology
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
This Week’s Deep-Value Landscape: Acquirer’s Multiple Large-Cap Screen
The episode reviews the Acquirer’s Multiple® Large‑Cap screen, highlighting that capital‑intensive cyclicals, discounted financials, and legacy industrials are trading far below the cash they generate. Energy giants like Equinor and Petrobras, financials such as Synchrony and BNY Mellon, and steel producer...
By The Acquirer’s Multiple (Blog)
News•Feb 18, 2026
JFB and XTEND Announce $1.5B Business Combination to Establish AI-Driven Autonomous Defense Robotics Company
JFB Construction Holdings will merge with defense‑software firm XTEND in an all‑stock deal, creating a Nasdaq‑listed AI‑driven autonomous defense robotics company named XTEND AI Robotics. XTEND shareholders will own roughly 70% of the new entity while JFB shareholders retain about...
By The AI Insider
News•Feb 18, 2026
Verisk Analytics Inc (VRSK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Verisk Analytics reported Q4 2025 GAAP revenue of $779 million, up 5.9%, while GAAP net income fell 6.2% to $197 million due to early debt‑extinguishment costs and the absence of prior‑year investment gains. Subscription revenue, which now represents 84% of total sales,...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
CVR Energy Inc (CVI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
CVR Energy reported a Q4 2025 net loss of $10 million and EBITDA of $20 million, with full‑year EBITDA of $211 million. Ammonia plant utilization fell to 64% due to a Coffeyville turnaround and air‑separation unit issues, while UAN and ammonia prices rose...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc (CWAN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Corebridge Financial reported a strong fourth‑quarter 2025, posting adjusted pretax operating income of $760 million and operating EPS of $1.22, a 15% year‑over‑year increase. Total sales reached a record $42 billion, up 4%, while the company returned $2.6 billion to shareholders, lifting the...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Molson Coors Beverage Co (TAP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Molson Coors reported over $1.1 billion free cash flow for 2025 and expects a similar amount in 2026. The company launched a three‑year, $450 million cost‑savings initiative and doubled its share‑repurchase authorization to $4 billion, extending the program to 2031. Net debt fell...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Occidental Petroleum Corp (OXY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
ConocoPhillips posted Q4 2025 production of 2.32 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, matching guidance, and generated $1.02 adjusted earnings per share. Operating cash flow reached $4.3 billion while capital spending was $3 billion, leading to $9 billion returned to shareholders—45% of cash...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc (COKE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Coca‑Cola Consolidated reported Q4 2025 organic revenue growth of 5% and a comparable EPS of $0.58, a 6% year‑over‑year increase, despite a 5‑point currency headwind. The company generated $11.4 billion in free cash flow, lifted North America operating margin to 30%,...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Medallion Financial Corp (MFIN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Medallion Financial Corp reported a record $2.567 billion loan portfolio for Q4 2025, up 3% year‑over‑year, driven by strong recreation, home‑improvement and commercial originations. Net interest income climbed 8% to $56.4 million, pushing quarterly net income to $12.2 million ($0.50 per share). The company...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Martin Midstream Partners LP (MMLP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Martin Marietta Materials reported record Q4 and full‑year 2025 results, with aggregates revenue rising 8% to $1.2 billion and gross profit per ton climbing 9% to $8.59. Full‑year building‑materials revenue reached $5.7 billion, gross margin expanded 173 basis points to 31%, and...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Invitation Homes Inc (INVH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Invitation Homes reported full‑year same‑store NOI growth of 2.3%, surpassing the midpoint of its guidance, while maintaining 96.8% occupancy and a low 22.8% turnover rate. Core FFO rose to $1.91 per share and AFFO to $1.63 per share, reflecting modest...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Farmland Partners Inc (FPI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Farmland Partners Inc. reported Q4 2025 adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) of $2.9 million, or $0.07 per share, and year‑to‑date AFFO of $6.5 million, driven by lower debt costs, higher loan‑program income, and a $24.5 million net gain from selling 35 properties. Management...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Seven Hills Realty Trust (SEVN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Seven Hills Realty Trust reported Q4 2025 distributable earnings of $0.28 per share, reflecting a $0.03 dilution from its December rights offering that raised $61.5 million. The loan portfolio expanded 13% to $724.5 million across 24 floating‑rate first‑mortgage loans, maintaining a 7.92%...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Constellium SE (CSTM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Constellium SE reported a strong fourth‑quarter 2025, with revenue of $2.2 billion, up 28% year‑over‑year, and shipments rising 11% to 365,000 tonnes. Adjusted EBITDA, excluding the non‑cash metal‑price lag, hit a record $213 million, while net income turned positive at $113 million, reversing a...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
CRH PLC (CRH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Crane reported adjusted EPS of $1.64 for Q4 2025, driven by 5.6% core sales growth and strong performance in its Aerospace & Electronics segment. The company raised its full‑year adjusted EPS guidance to $5.75‑$5.95, implying roughly 20% earnings growth at...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Omnicom Group Inc (OMC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Omnicom Group announced a post‑IPG acquisition restructuring aimed at delivering $1.5 billion of run‑rate synergies, doubling its original target, with $900 million expected in 2026. The company retained a $23.1 billion revenue base, achieving roughly 4% organic growth while planning to divest $2.5 billion...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Equinox Gold Corp (EQX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Eldorado Gold reported 2025 gold production of 488,268 ounces, hitting the top of its guidance, and generated $1.8 billion in revenue with $743 million operating cash flow. Net earnings rose to $520 million ($2.56 per share) despite higher royalties and production costs. The...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (ILPT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Prologis reported fourth‑quarter 2025 core FFO of $1.44 per share, hitting the top of its guidance range, while occupancy climbed to 95.8% at period end and averaged 95.3% for the quarter. The company signed 57 million square feet of leases, retaining...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Nordson Corp (NDSN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Nordson Corp reported a record first‑quarter revenue of $669 million, a 9% year‑over‑year increase driven by 7% organic growth, especially in its Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) segment. Adjusted earnings per share rose 15% to $2.37, beating guidance, while EBITDA reached $203 million...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Royal Gold Inc (RGLD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Royal Gold reported record 2025 results, with annual revenue of $1 billion, a 43% increase, and operating cash flow of $705 million. The company completed major acquisitions of Sandstorm Gold and Horizon Copper, expanding its portfolio to roughly 80 producing and 30...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Host Hotels & Resorts Inc (HST) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Host Hotels & Resorts reported FY 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $1.757 billion, a 4.6% increase, and adjusted FFO of $2.07 per share, both surpassing guidance. Comparable hotel RevPAR rose 4.2% for the year and 5.4% in Q4, outpacing the upper‑tier industry...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Western Midstream Partners LP (WES) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Western Midstream Partners highlighted a disciplined capital strategy, cutting 2026 capex to $150 million—a 40% drop from 2025—and targeting under $75 million in 2027‑28. The company underscored that roughly 95% of 2026 revenue is shielded by minimum volume commitments, delivering predictable cash...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Fiverr International Ltd (FVRR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Fiverr International posted Q4 2025 revenue of $107.2 million, a 3% year‑over‑year increase, and achieved a record adjusted EBITDA margin of 25% at $26.5 million. The company announced a strategic shift toward high‑value, AI‑native projects, de‑prioritizing low‑end transactions, and unveiled a four‑pillar...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Wingstop Inc (WING) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
W.P. Carey reported a 5.7% year‑over‑year increase in AFFO per share to $4.97, topping the midpoint of its guidance. The REIT completed a record $2.1 billion of 2025 investments, heavily weighted toward industrial and retail assets, while generating attractive 150‑basis‑point spreads...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Community Health Systems Inc (CYH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Community Health Systems reported a 2.1% year‑over‑year increase in same‑store net revenue for Q4 2025, driven by rate growth and higher acuity, while adjusted EBITDA reached $395 million with a 12.7% margin. The company continued its aggressive deleveraging, cutting net leverage...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Gladstone Commercial Corp (GOOD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Gladstone Commercial Corp reported a strong Q4 2025, highlighted by $260 million of industrial acquisitions at an 8.88% cap rate and a rise in industrial rent share to 69% of annualized straight‑line rent. The company expanded its syndicated credit facility to...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Enpro Inc (NPO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
EnPro Industries reported a strong Q4 2025, with revenue up 14.3% to $295.4 million and organic sales rising about 10%. Adjusted EBITDA increased 19.2% to $69.4 million, lifting the margin to 23.5%, while adjusted diluted EPS reached $1.99, a 27% increase. Both...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Openlane Inc (OPLN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Openlane Inc. posted Q4 2025 revenue of $494 million, up 9% year‑over‑year, and adjusted EBITDA of $76 million, a 5% increase. Dealer‑to‑dealer volumes accelerated above 20% in the quarter, while GMV rose 8% to $7.1 billion. The company repurchased more than half of...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
TrueBlue Inc (TBI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
TrueBlue Inc. reported Q4 2025 revenue of $418 million, an 8% increase that hit the top of its outlook range, driven by 5% organic growth and a 3‑point boost from the HSB acquisition. Gross margin slipped to 21.5% from 26.6% as...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Nextdoor Holdings Inc (NXDR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Nextdoor reported Q4 2025 revenue of $69 million, a 7% YoY increase and the highest quarterly revenue in its history. Adjusted EBITDA reached $8 million, delivering an 11% margin and marking the company’s strongest profitability quarter. Self‑serve advertising grew 32% YoY, now...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Avis Budget Group Inc (CAR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Avis Budget Group reported full‑year adjusted EBITDA of $748 million, missing its $900 million target by about $150 million, with the shortfall confined to the Americas segment. The company recorded a $500 million impairment on its electric‑vehicle fleet and generated $180 million in cash by...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
MFA Financial Inc (MFA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
MFA Financial reported Q4 2025 GAAP net income of $54.3 million ($0.42 per share) and a full‑year economic return of roughly 9%. The REIT acquired $1.9 billion of loans and securities, notably expanding its Agency MBS book by 50% to $3.3 billion and adding...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Mister Car Wash Inc (MCW) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Mister Car Wash reported Q3 2025 revenue of $263 million, a 6% year‑over‑year increase, and adjusted EBITDA of $87 million, up 10% to a record 32.9% margin. Membership growth drove the results, with the Unlimited Wash Club reaching 2.2 million members and the...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Analog Devices Inc (ADI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Analog Devices reported Q1 2026 revenue of $3.16 billion, a 30% year‑over‑year increase and near the top of its guidance range. Industrial sales accounted for 47% of revenue, rising 38% YoY, while communications surged 63% YoY on strong data‑center demand. Gross...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
American Water Works Co Inc (AWK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
American Water reported adjusted earnings of $5.64 per share for 2025, an 8.9% increase year‑over‑year, and affirmed 2026 EPS guidance of $6.02‑$6.12. The utility deployed roughly $3.2 billion in capital projects, emphasizing pipe replacement, treatment upgrades, PFAS remediation, lead line removal...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Booking Holdings reported a 9% year‑over‑year increase in room nights to 285 million in Q4 2025, pushing gross bookings and revenue up 16% (11% on a constant‑currency basis). Adjusted EBITDA rose 19% to $2.2 billion and adjusted EPS grew 17% to $48.8,...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Jones Lang LaSalle Inc (JLL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) posted record 2025 results, with revenue rising 11% to an all‑time high and adjusted EBITDA climbing 22% to $1.45 billion. Fourth‑quarter leasing revenue surged 17%, led by a 26% jump in office leasing, while free cash flow...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Kadant Inc (KAI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Kadant reported record Q4 2025 revenue of $286 million, an 11% increase driven primarily by acquisitions and a stronger aftermarket parts mix that now represents 71% of total sales. Adjusted EBITDA rose 11% to $58 million, maintaining a 20.3% margin, while adjusted...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
CF Industries Holdings Inc (CF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Nutrien reported adjusted EBITDA of $6.05 billion for 2025, a 13% increase, driven by record fertilizer sales of 27.5 million tonnes and disciplined cost management. Potash automation reached 49%, keeping controllable cash costs at $58 per tonne, while nitrogen volumes rose to...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Blue Owl Capital Corp (OBDC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Blue Owl Capital Corp completed a $400 million loan sale at 99.7% of book value within a $1.4 billion syndicated asset transaction, confirming the fairness of its NAV marks. The firm repurchased $148 million of stock at a 14% discount to NAV, the...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
OGE Energy Corp (OGE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
OGE Energy Corp reported 2025 consolidated earnings per share of $2.32, hitting the top of its guidance range, and set 2026 EPS guidance at $2.43 with a 5‑7% long‑term growth target. Net income rose to $471 million, while the company announced...
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