Blog•Feb 20, 2026
How the Right Communication Skills Help Leaders Restore Productivity and Resolve Team Conflict
The latest Let\'s Grow Leaders podcast episode shows how leaders can convert petty team conflicts into measurable productivity by mastering the right communication techniques. It introduces simple, empathy‑driven phrases and three diagnostic questions that help identify whether a teammate needs to vent, clarify expectations, or address a toxic issue. By anchoring conversations in connection and clarity, leaders can refocus teams on shared goals and prevent small disputes from derailing performance. Listeners walk away with concrete language to defuse tension and strengthen collaboration.
By Let’s Grow Leaders
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Contango to Raise £5mn for Muchesu Coal Expansion, Debt-Free Transition
London‑listed Contango Holdings announced a £5 million share subscription, funded by Pacific Goal Investments and Huo Investments, to recapitalise the business and erase existing shareholder loans. The deal, priced at a 39 percent premium to the February 12, 2026 mid‑market close, will...
By Mining Zimbabwe – Analysis & Features
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
China, Afghanistan, and Critical Minerals: Options for U.S. Strategic Competition Below the Threshold of War
Afghanistan has re‑emerged as a venue for great‑power competition below the threshold of war, with China pursuing cautious economic engagement focused on mineral extraction and limited infrastructure projects. U.S. analysis shows Chinese contracts have underperformed and remain exploratory, leaving a...
By Small Wars Journal
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Forward-Looking Statements: 9th Cir. Says No Safe Harbor for “Hypothetical Risk Factor”
The Ninth Circuit in Const. Laborers Pension Trust v. Funko held that forward‑looking risk disclosures can lose the PSLRA safe‑harbor when they are framed as present‑state misrepresentations. The panel reasoned that an alleged omission about current inventory failures turns the...
By The CorporateCounsel.net Blog
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
DExit: Evidence From 2025 IPOs
Houlihan Lokey data shows Delaware’s share of IPO incorporations dropped from over 80% (2022‑2024) to just under 62% in 2025, while Nevada rose to nearly 17% and Texas to about 4%. The shift reflects a modest migration of companies to alternative...
By The CorporateCounsel.net Blog
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Enforcement: Should You Consider Litigating?
The SEC’s enforcement approach has softened since the 2025 administration change, with corporate penalties falling roughly 30 percent and a greater emphasis on cooperation and remediation. At the same time, the Supreme Court’s pending decision on whether the agency must...
By The CorporateCounsel.net Blog
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Private Equity: Sponsors Expect to Capitalize on Improved Exit Environment
EY’s latest Private Equity Pulse shows sponsors are increasingly confident about 2026 exits after a resurgence in 2025. Trade sales rebounded sharply, driven by pent‑up strategic demand and stronger board‑level conviction. In total, U.S. firms recorded $481 billion of sales to...
By DealLawyers.com Blog
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Interview with BFM 89.9 Malaysia 20.02.2026
In this emergency interview on BFM 89.9 Malaysia, The Macro Butler warned that a combination of rising oil prices and increasing unemployment could derail the Federal Reserve’s planned rate cuts in 2026, bolster the US dollar, and pressure retail stocks...
By The Macro Butler
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
FERI’s Ferrum Fund Future Stars
FERI’s Ferrum Fund Future Stars (FFFS) is a liquid, open‑ended vehicle that seeds emerging hedge‑fund managers with less than $100 million AUM through revenue‑share agreements, capturing a portion of management and performance fees. Since its 2020 launch, the fund has met...
By The Hedge Fund Journal – Articles
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Are M&A Advisers Worth It?
The episode examines whether hiring M&A advisors adds value for mid‑market business owners, citing a Harvard‑referenced study that finds sellers who use professional advisors achieve roughly a 25% higher valuation premium. It outlines how advisors boost deal outcomes by leveling...
By Mergers And Acquisitions Newsletter™
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Braemar Hotels & Resorts: HST Four Seasons Sale, Updated Thoughts
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) announced the sale of its Four Seasons Resort Orlando and Four Seasons Jackson Hole for a combined $1.1 billion, translating to roughly $1.9 million per room key. The deal provides a fresh multiple benchmark for luxury hotel...
By Clark Street Value
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
The Multifamily Operations Tip of the Day: Why Change Management Is the Real Work
The Multifamily Collective’s daily tip highlights that most operational initiatives falter because employees don’t adopt new tools, not because the tools are flawed. Effective change management begins by clearly communicating the rationale behind each change and involving staff early in...
By Multifamily Collective (Apartment Hacker)
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Aussie Flash PMI Cools, RBA Still Hot
Australia’s flash PMI for February showed a deceleration, with output and new orders slipping across manufacturing and services after a vigorous start to the year. Despite the slowdown, business sentiment stayed upbeat, and employment rose sharply as firms added staff...
By MacroBusiness (Australia)
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
How to Build a $500K+ Travel Accessories Brand on Shopify: The 2026 Playbook
The episode breaks down a step‑by‑step playbook for Shopify merchants earning $50K‑$500K/month to launch and scale a $500K+ travel accessories brand, emphasizing cross‑border expansion into the Asia‑Pacific market, especially China. It highlights the $57.5 billion market opportunity, the product categories driving...
By eCommerce Fastlane
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
The IPO Buzz: Rank One Computing (ROC) Upsizes IPO & Prices It at $6 – Top of Range
Rank One Computing (ROC) upsized its IPO to 4 million shares and priced the offering at the top of its range, $6 per share, raising roughly $24 million and valuing the company at about $114 million. The Nasdaq debut saw the stock open...
By IPO Scoop
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
From the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Blogs: Keyboard Access Keys; Basic Auth SMTP Going Away; Accounts Payable; Posting Dates
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central highlighted four recent blog topics: keyboard access keys that speed navigation, the upcoming retirement of Basic Authentication for SMTP in Exchange Online, streamlined accounts‑payable processes, and stricter posting‑date discipline for month‑end closes. The access‑key feature...
By MSDynamicsWorld
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Report: Internal Auditors Skeptical of Ability to Respond to AI Fraud
A joint Internal Audit Foundation and AuditBoard survey of 373 senior audit leaders shows that while AI‑enabled fraud is widely recognized as a growing risk, only four in ten auditors feel their functions are prepared to detect or respond to...
By Internal Audit 360
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Change Agents: Internal Audit’s Role in Organizational Transformation
Internal audit has evolved from a compliance watchdog to a strategic partner driving organizational transformation. Auditors now embed in steering committees, use real‑time risk mapping, and apply AI‑powered tools to ensure changes align with long‑term goals. Modern audit platforms automate...
By Internal Audit 360
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Financial Statements: A Step-By-Step Guide to Understanding and Creating Financial Reports
The episode reviews Thomas Ittelson’s book *Financial Statements: A Step‑By‑Step Guide to Understanding and Creating Financial Reports*, highlighting its transaction‑driven approach that walks listeners through the three primary financial statements via the fictional AppleSeed Enterprises. It underscores how the book...
By Trade Credit & Liquidity Management
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Administered Price Inflation Continues to Run Wild
Government and regulatory decisions have driven administered prices—electricity, water, gas, council rates and public transport fares—up 7.55% in the last calendar year. This rise is roughly double the overall CPI inflation rate. Because administered prices are largely insulated from monetary...
By MacroBusiness (Australia)
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA): Our Calculation of Intrinsic Value
In this episode the hosts walk through a discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation of Tesla, Inc., outlining their assumptions—a 10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth, and projected free cash flows rising from $6.5 B in 2025 to $10.5 B in 2029. The...
By The Acquirer’s Multiple (Blog)
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
The Closer – Doves Fly, Breadth Disconnect, Repo – 2/19/26
The latest Bespoke Institutional "Closer" highlights a shift in Federal Reserve rhetoric, suggesting a softer stance on monetary policy. It also points to a widening disconnect between market breadth and price performance, while flagging renewed stress in the repo market....
By Bespoke Investment Group – Think B.I.G. Blog
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
M&A Monday: Incentivizing Employees After Closing
In M&A deals, retaining staff after closing hinges on well‑designed incentive programs. Sponsors can choose between simple Christmas performance bonuses, phantom equity arrangements, or full equity plans such as stock options, each with distinct tax and legal considerations. The article...
By Eli Albrecht’s M&A Monday
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
B.I.G. Tips – Earnings Triple Plays Recap: Q4 2025
The fourth quarter of 2025 saw 98 earnings triple plays across roughly 1,100 U.S. listed companies, a drop of 110 from the previous reporting period’s 208. A triple play occurs when a firm beats both earnings‑per‑share and revenue forecasts while...
By Bespoke Investment Group – Think B.I.G. Blog
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
30-Year TIPS Auction Gets Real Yield of 2.473%, Second Highest in 16 Years
The U.S. Treasury’s latest 30‑year Treasury Inflation‑Protected Securities (TIPS) auction posted a real yield of 2.473%, the second‑highest level in the past 16 years and the highest since the series was relaunched in February 2010. Demand was strong, with the...
By TipsWatch (Treasury Inflation‑Protected Securities)
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
4 Vital Steps to Become an M&A Analyst
The guide breaks down how recent graduates can land a coveted M&A analyst role, outlining core responsibilities such as valuations, research, and memorandum preparation. It details the educational background most banks prefer, from finance and economics to engineering, and recommends...
By DealRoom – Blog
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Auto Draft
Veteran CISOs are urged to abandon technical dashboards and become business risk leaders who speak the board’s language. By translating security concepts into revenue‑impact terms, aligning initiatives with corporate growth plans, and quantifying cyber risk in monetary values, they secure...
By Erdal Ozkaya’s Cybersecurity Blog
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Why Process Is the Fastest Way to Scale Execution
The episode debunks the myth that process hinders growth, explaining that well‑designed processes eliminate friction and enable faster execution without relying on heroic effort. It highlights how process captures and replicates expert judgment, turning best practices into consistent defaults that...
By COO Alliance Blog
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
New SPAC: NewHold Investment Corp. IV (NHIVU) Files for $175M IPO
NewHold Investment Corp. IV (NHIVU) has filed a Form S‑1 to raise $175 million through an initial public offering, positioning itself as the latest special purpose acquisition company targeting a merger within the technology sector. The filing, submitted on Feb 19 2026, lists...
By SPACInsider
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Why Trump Is Not to Blame for Europe’s Predicament | George Friedman
George Friedman argues that the United States should not be blamed for Europe’s security dilemma, emphasizing that both sides feel betrayed. He notes that Europe, a patchwork of nearly 50 nations, has the economic capacity to defend itself but lacks...
By Geopolitical Futures
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Secure the Chips, Absorb the Costs, and Grab More Market Share
Analyst Mark Newman raised Apple’s price target amid rising memory‑chip costs, noting that component inflation could lift iPhone prices by up to 15 %. Despite higher production expenses, Apple’s strong ecosystem and execution are expected to protect earnings. The analyst also...
By Asymco
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
PSA, Flight Attendants Reach Tentative Labor Agreement
PSA Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants‑CWA have reached a tentative three‑year labor agreement that delivers an immediate 10 % wage increase, retroactive pay and a boarding‑pay premium that can add up to 16 % to earnings. Over the contract term,...
By AirlineGeeks
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
The Pulse #162: Even Fewer Middle Managers and More Flexible Teams?
In this episode, host Chris Albon discusses the evolving landscape of engineering management, focusing on the decline of traditional middle‑manager roles and the rise of flexible, autonomous team structures. He highlights how organizations are flattening hierarchies, leveraging "team of teams"...
By The Pragmatic Engineer
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Will My Angry Work Friend Harm My Reputation?
A worker worries that a close colleague’s increasingly hostile behavior at work could tarnish his own reputation. The advice recommends a candid, private conversation with the colleague rather than involving the manager, unless clear reputational damage emerges. Maintaining a distinct...
By Ask a Manager
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Are They Still Teaching Air Guitar? Thinking About University Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI
The article argues that university entrepreneurship programs must evolve from pitch‑centric competitions to hands‑on, income‑generating skill building, especially as AI lets students create functional products in a weekend. It highlights that AI removes technical excuses, making real‑world problem fluency and...
By This Is Going To Be BIG
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Supreme Court Clarifies Rules Around Illegible Arbitration Agreements
California’s Supreme Court in Fuentes v. Empire Nissan clarified that a barely readable arbitration clause creates procedural unconscionability, but enforceability still hinges on substantive fairness. The court found the arbitration terms themselves were not inherently one‑sided, yet it sent the...
By California HRWatchdog
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
If The ‘Smart Money’ Is A Contrarian Indicator, It’s Time To Sell
Recent data show institutional investors have poured a record $158 billion into U.S. equities during the last quarter, even as inflation remains above target and the Federal Reserve signals further rate hikes. The article argues that when the so‑called “smart money”...
By Heisenberg Report
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
TRANSCRIPT: Fed Governor Stephen Miran Talks Rates, Stablecoins and AI
Fed Governor Stephen Miran praised the appointment of Kevin Warsh, noting his hawkish reputation could give the Fed more credibility and make larger rate cuts easier. He highlighted systematic biases in inflation measurement—particularly portfolio‑management services and lagged shelter data—that have...
By The Blind Spot
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Guest Post: Venture Capital, Startup Liability, and D&O Insurance
When a startup secures venture capital, its liability profile shifts dramatically as cash, fiduciary duties, and litigation exposure rise overnight. Without directors and officers (D&O) coverage, founders and executives can face personal financial loss from employment, equity, or disclosure disputes....
By The D&O Diary
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
M&A Trends: Outlook for Healthcare, Tech, Banking, & More
Mergers and acquisitions in 2026 are being reshaped by several converging forces. Artificial intelligence is streamlining due‑diligence, while ESG considerations are increasingly factored into valuations and integration plans. Cross‑border activity is surging, especially in Asia‑Pacific, and private‑equity firms are expanding...
By DealRoom – Blog
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Top 3 SPAC Targets – Sports
After a quiet spell, SPAC activity is reviving, and the sports sector is emerging as a prime hunting ground. The article highlights three private companies—Stats Perform Group, Veo Technologies, and Global Sports Group—as the most compelling SPAC targets. Each offers...
By SPACInsider
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
How to Drive Change Management During M&A Integration
Mergers and acquisitions are fundamentally change initiatives, yet many firms neglect dedicated change management. Appointing a specialized change manager transforms integration from ad‑hoc tasks into a value‑creation engine, especially after the deal closes. A proven methodology—interviews, surveys, reporting, action plans,...
By DealRoom – Blog
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Problems at Yelp (YELP)
The episode dissects Yelp’s deteriorating business model, highlighting a sharp slowdown in revenue growth and a recent year‑over‑year decline driven by weaker ad clicks and economic uncertainty. It argues that a toxic sales culture, high‑pressure outbound tactics, and a disgruntled...
By The Bear Cave (short selling/activism)
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Private Equity Roll-Up Strategy: Complete Guide
A private‑equity roll‑up consolidates multiple small firms in fragmented industries to create a larger, more efficient platform. The strategy hinges on selecting sectors with stable cash flows, acquiring a platform company, and adding bolt‑on targets while standardizing operations. Benefits include...
By DealRoom – Blog
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Are We Measuring the Right Things in Supply Chain?
In this episode, Adrian Gonzalez and a panel of supply chain executives explore whether the metrics used today truly reflect performance drivers across manufacturing, retail, and distribution. Participants reveal a gap between commonly tracked KPIs—like on‑time delivery and inventory turns—and...
By Talking Logistics
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Building AI Sales Reps: How ShowMe Orchestrates Voice, Video, and Multi-Agent Workflows to Close Deals
ShowMe, an AI‑native startup founded in April 2025, has built a multi‑agent platform that lets digital sales reps conduct live voice calls, video demos, and multi‑day follow‑ups. The system splits a single sales conversation into specialized sub‑agents—conversation, evaluator, and creator—coordinated...
By Product Talk
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Nexfibre to Overbuild Old Virgin Media O2 Coax Network as Part of Netomnia Acquisition
nexfibre will finance the fibre upgrade of roughly 2.1 million Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) coax‑served homes that sit alongside the newly acquired Netomnia footprint. VMO2 will pay wholesale fibre‑access fees once the XGS‑PON network is live, with most deployments expected by...
By thinkbroadband (UK)
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
TMTB Morning Wrap
The episode opens with a market snapshot and escalating US‑Iran tensions before diving into earnings from DoorDash (DASH), Booking Holdings (BKNG), eBay (EBAY), Carvana (CVNA) and FIG. DoorDash reported strong 4Q25 growth in gross order value and EBITDA but missed...
By TMT Breakout
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
Keltbray Targets AI and Data Skills with Multiverse
Keltbray has partnered with upskilling platform Multiverse to enroll 25 employees in Level 3 AI‑Powered Productivity and Data & Insights courses. The training focuses on generative AI tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and on turning raw data into actionable business insights. Keltbray...
By BIM+ (Construction Computing)
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
I’ve Got This Bridge to Sell You…
The Gordie Howe Bridge, a Canada‑financed toll crossing linking Detroit and Ontario, is slated to open this year as an alternative to the congested Ambassador Bridge. President Trump has threatened to block the launch unless the U.S. federal government acquires...
By Zeihan on Geopolitics (Insights)