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Employer Liable for Psych Injury Caused by "Misperceived" Work Events
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Employer Liable for Psych Injury Caused by "Misperceived" Work Events

A NSW Personal Injury Commission member ruled that a security guard’s bipolar disorder, worsened by ongoing workplace stress and perceived personal attacks, qualifies for workers' compensation. The employer’s defense—that the employee’s condition stemmed from prior drug use and a non‑work‑related...

By HR Daily (Australia)
White House Maritime Action Plan Shows OMSA Leadership on Regulatory Reform
NewsFeb 20, 2026

White House Maritime Action Plan Shows OMSA Leadership on Regulatory Reform

The White House released America’s Maritime Action Plan, a sweeping strategy to strengthen the U.S. maritime sector through regulatory reform, infrastructure investment, and workforce development. A central pillar targets the elimination of redundant, obsolete, or overly burdensome regulations, echoing Offshore...

By The Maritime Executive
The Lean AI Marketing Stack Every Startup Should Build First
NewsFeb 20, 2026

The Lean AI Marketing Stack Every Startup Should Build First

Early‑stage startups often drown in fragmented marketing tools, wasting precious runway on dashboard management instead of growth. The article outlines a lean AI‑powered stack built around five core jobs: customer research, content creation, search/AI visibility, distribution, and measurement. By mapping...

By e27
Goldman: Gold to Grind Higher to $5,400/Oz by End-2026 on Strong Demand
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Goldman: Gold to Grind Higher to $5,400/Oz by End-2026 on Strong Demand

Goldman Sachs projects gold prices to climb to $5,400 per ounce by the end of 2026, driven primarily by renewed central‑bank buying and modest private‑investor inflows linked to Federal Reserve rate cuts. The forecast assumes a conservative base case with...

By ForexLive
Netflix Nabs Former Google Comms Director for APAC Role
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Netflix Nabs Former Google Comms Director for APAC Role

Netflix has appointed Joy Albert, former Google Asia Pacific communications director, as Vice President of Communications for the region, effective March 9 in Singapore. Albert, who spent over a decade at Google, joins alongside Flávia Vígio, who will lead Latin America...

By Marketing-Interactive
FXR: Sophisticated Strategy With A High Fee Lagging XLI, A Hold
NewsFeb 20, 2026

FXR: Sophisticated Strategy With A High Fee Lagging XLI, A Hold

The First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX® Fund (FXR) has underperformed the sector benchmark XLI since its 2007 launch, delivering a CAGR 1.38 % lower while exhibiting higher volatility and deeper drawdowns. Despite a sophisticated AlphaDEX screening process and a modest value...

By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
More Leaders Are Viewing Rest as a Necessity, Not a Luxury
NewsFeb 20, 2026

More Leaders Are Viewing Rest as a Necessity, Not a Luxury

More leaders are recognizing rest as essential, not a luxury. Leadership advisor Tara James observes a shift away from hustle culture, promoting a "switch off to switch on" mindset. New research linking employee wellbeing to performance, combined with a surge...

By HR Daily (Australia)
NZD, AUD Fall as RBNZ Says Inflation Returning to Target, No Preset Path
NewsFeb 20, 2026

NZD, AUD Fall as RBNZ Says Inflation Returning to Target, No Preset Path

The New Zealand and Australian dollars slipped in Asian trade after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand signaled that inflation is already back within its 2% target band and is expected to stay there for the next year. Governor Adrian Breman emphasized that...

By ForexLive
Iran Tells UN Chief It Will Respond 'Decisively' If Subjected to Military Aggression
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Iran Tells UN Chief It Will Respond 'Decisively' If Subjected to Military Aggression

Iran warned the United Nations that any military aggression against it would be met with decisive force, stating that bases, facilities and assets of the perceived hostile force would be considered legitimate targets. The warning was delivered in a letter...

By Al-Monitor
I Found the Best Linux Server Distros for Your Home Lab
NewsFeb 20, 2026

I Found the Best Linux Server Distros for Your Home Lab

ZDNet outlines four Linux distributions—Ubuntu Server, Debian, Rocky Linux and Fedora Server—as the top choices for home‑lab environments. The guide contrasts bare‑metal versus virtual‑machine deployments and highlights each distro’s strengths, from Ubuntu’s ease of use to Fedora’s container‑centric tooling. All...

By ZDNet – Enterprise IT
Gategroup Documentary on CNBC Highlights Leadership in Inflight Catering
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Gategroup Documentary on CNBC Highlights Leadership in Inflight Catering

gategroup is the focus of a new documentary streaming on CNBC.com, part of the network’s Global Sustainability & Transformation Initiative. The film, produced by Acumen Media, tours the Zurich headquarters and the San Francisco production hub, illustrating how the company delivers...

By PAX International
How Do AI Call and Deal Summaries Work?
NewsFeb 20, 2026

How Do AI Call and Deal Summaries Work?

Revenue.io’s AI Call and Deal Summaries turn raw conversation recordings into structured insights inside Salesforce. The system transcribes audio, identifies speakers, and blends transcript data with linked CRM records to surface key customer needs, objections, risks, and next steps. At...

By Revenue.io
Tinder & Netflix Bring Back ‘Yearning’ With ‘Let Thy Swipe Season Begin’ Campaign
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Tinder & Netflix Bring Back ‘Yearning’ With ‘Let Thy Swipe Season Begin’ Campaign

Tinder has teamed with Netflix to roll out the “Let Thy Swipe Season Begin” campaign, leveraging the popularity of Bridgerton’s Regency romance to re‑energize Australia’s dating market. The partnership is anchored by Tinder’s new Yearn Index, which shows more than...

By B&T (Australia)
SPC Global Reappoints Dialogue as Communications Partner
NewsFeb 20, 2026

SPC Global Reappoints Dialogue as Communications Partner

SPC Global has reappointed Dialogue as its retained communications partner to provide strategic counsel and execution as the group accelerates growth across Australia and the wider Asia‑Pacific region. The partnership will cover ASX disclosures, media relations, leadership visibility and issue...

By Campaign Brief
Inside Hermès’ Strategy for Profitable Growth in a Slower China
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Inside Hermès’ Strategy for Profitable Growth in a Slower China

Hermès reported record revenue of over €16 billion in 2025, a 9 % increase at constant exchange rates, and recurring operating income of €6.6 billion, lifting margins to 41 % of sales. Growth was driven by its leather‑goods division, which expanded 13.1 % and remains...

By Inside Retail Australia
USD Gains on Strong US Data Unlikely to Last; Policy Uncertainty, Political Risks to Cap
NewsFeb 20, 2026

USD Gains on Strong US Data Unlikely to Last; Policy Uncertainty, Political Risks to Cap

MUFG’s Derek Halpenny says the U.S. dollar’s recent rally, sparked by stronger‑than‑expected durable‑goods, housing and industrial production data and hawkish Fed minutes, is unlikely to be sustained. While the minutes hinted at a cautious stance on further rate cuts, Halpenny...

By ForexLive
Opendoor CEO: ‘We’re Asking You to Hold Us Accountable’
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Opendoor CEO: ‘We’re Asking You to Hold Us Accountable’

Opendoor reported Q4 2025 revenue of $736 million, a 33% drop from the previous year, while net loss ballooned to $1.1 billion, nearly ten times the prior period. New CEO Kaz Nejatian, who took over in September, outlined “Opendoor 2.0” and pledged transparency,...

By Real Estate News (REN)
Thomas Peer on Building Long-Term Relationships and Trust
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Thomas Peer on Building Long-Term Relationships and Trust

Thomas Peer Solutions has teamed with Wasabi to deliver immutable cloud‑based backups that protect enterprise data against ransomware and other disruptions. CEO Udara Dharmadasa emphasizes selling the solution to C‑suite executives by framing it in terms of risk mitigation, ROI...

By ARN (Australia)
The Best Social Platforms for Businesses in 2026, And How to Choose With Intent
NewsFeb 20, 2026

The Best Social Platforms for Businesses in 2026, And How to Choose With Intent

Later’s 2026 guide argues that social‑media success hinges on intent, not platform hype. Brands should select a single "home base" platform for authority and one supporting channel for reach, avoiding the performance leak of platform sprawl. The article provides a...

By Later Blog
REIT Fears Could Give Way to Opportunity with This ETF
NewsFeb 20, 2026

REIT Fears Could Give Way to Opportunity with This ETF

Commercial real‑estate REITs have recently slumped amid AI‑related worries, but the dip may create a buying window for investors. The NEOS Real Estate High Income ETF (IYRI) stands out with an almost 11% distribution rate and a 3.15% 30‑day SEC...

By ETF Trends (VettaFi)
Megaport Sees Record Revenue in First Half FY26
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Megaport Sees Record Revenue in First Half FY26

Megaport reported a record first‑half FY26, with revenue rising 26 percent to $134.9 million and annual recurring revenue climbing 49 percent to $338 million. EBITDA increased 28 percent to $35.3 million, but post‑tax profit fell to a $19.1 million loss due to $15.8 million acquisition costs. The company...

By ARN (Australia)
Quantum eMotion to Transition Trading Operations to NYSE American Exchange
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Quantum eMotion to Transition Trading Operations to NYSE American Exchange

Quantum eMotion Corp. received approval to list its common shares on NYSE American under the ticker QNC, with trading slated to start around February 24, 2026. The move will see the company exit the OTCQB market while retaining listings on the TSX Venture...

By Quantum Computing Report
Gen Z Perspectives: Our Favourite CNY Campaigns and  Huat’s the Deal with Mahjong Sets
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Gen Z Perspectives: Our Favourite CNY Campaigns and Huat’s the Deal with Mahjong Sets

Marketing‑Interactive’s Gen Z Perspectives highlights three standout Chinese New Year campaigns in Singapore and Malaysia. Australian Pork’s CNY initiative reframes prosperity around trust and quality, featuring MasterChef judge Audra Morrice. The Singapore Kindness Movement released a cheeky short film, “Pineapple...

By Marketing-Interactive
Leonardo Ai Unveils ‘Yours to Create’ Rebrand as It Pushes Deeper Into Creator Control
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Leonardo Ai Unveils ‘Yours to Create’ Rebrand as It Pushes Deeper Into Creator Control

Leonardo.AI, now owned by Canva, has rebranded around the mantra “Yours to Create,” positioning human agency at the core of its generative‑AI offering. The company launched a visual‑first API that lets creators design outputs in the UI and export production‑ready...

By Marketing-Interactive
Nvidia Deepens Early-Stage Push Into India’s AI Startup Ecosystem
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Nvidia Deepens Early-Stage Push Into India’s AI Startup Ecosystem

Nvidia is intensifying its early‑stage outreach in India by partnering with venture firm Activate, which will back 25‑30 AI startups from a $75 million fund and grant them preferential access to Nvidia’s technical expertise. The chipmaker also deepened ties with AI...

By TechCrunch AI
Can MAS Financial Sustain Its Outperformance on Strong Growth Momentum?
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Can MAS Financial Sustain Its Outperformance on Strong Growth Momentum?

MAS Financial Services (MFSL) posted double‑digit year‑on‑year growth in assets under management, revenue and net profit for the December 2025 quarter and the first nine months of FY 26, driving its stock up 9% versus the BSE Financial Services index. The...

By Economic Times — Markets
New Phishing Campaign Tricks Employees Into Bypassing Microsoft 365 MFA
NewsFeb 20, 2026

New Phishing Campaign Tricks Employees Into Bypassing Microsoft 365 MFA

A new phishing campaign is leveraging the OAuth 2.0 device authorization grant to sidestep Microsoft 365 multi‑factor authentication. Attackers send emails that appear to reference payments, bonuses or voicemails, then direct recipients to a genuine Microsoft login page where a...

By Computerworld – IT Leadership
Sounds Gay, Count Us All In: Auckland Goes All Out for Pride via Dentsu Aotearoa
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Sounds Gay, Count Us All In: Auckland Goes All Out for Pride via Dentsu Aotearoa

Dentsu Aotearoa partnered with Auckland’s Big Gay Out festival, launching the free dentsu Studio Suite interactive experience. Over 400 attendees recorded personal Pride messages that were fed into D4, the agency’s dynamic creative optimisation platform, and broadcast across five major...

By Campaign Brief
Shares of Local Oil Explorers Surge on Supply Disruption Fears
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Shares of Local Oil Explorers Surge on Supply Disruption Fears

Shares of Indian upstream explorers jumped as Brent crude breached $71 per barrel amid renewed US‑Iran tensions and temporary Strait of Hormuz closures. Oil India rose 5.2% and ONGC gained 3.6%, while downstream marketers HPCL and BPCL slipped nearly 5%...

By Economic Times — Markets
IMF Warns Venezuela’s Economy and Humanitarian Situation Is ‘Quite Fragile’
NewsFeb 20, 2026

IMF Warns Venezuela’s Economy and Humanitarian Situation Is ‘Quite Fragile’

The IMF warned that Venezuela’s economy and humanitarian situation remain “quite fragile,” citing triple‑digit inflation, a sharply depreciating currency and public debt at roughly 180 percent of GDP. The country has seen massive emigration, with about 8 million people leaving since 2014,...

By Al Jazeera
Japan Inflation Slows to 1.5% in January, Core Measures Ease. What Will the BoJ Think?
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Japan Inflation Slows to 1.5% in January, Core Measures Ease. What Will the BoJ Think?

Japan’s consumer price index slowed sharply in January, with headline inflation dropping to 1.5% year‑over‑year, the lowest level since March 2022 and below expectations. Core inflation excluding fresh food eased to 2.0% YoY, while the core‑core measure fell to 2.6%,...

By ForexLive
ICMA Responds to FCA Consultation on Improving the UK Transaction Reporting Regime
NewsFeb 20, 2026

ICMA Responds to FCA Consultation on Improving the UK Transaction Reporting Regime

ICMA responded to the FCA’s CP25/32 consultation on improving the UK transaction‑reporting regime, focusing on MiFIR cash‑bond reporting and the SFTR repo reporting framework. The feedback was produced by two dedicated ICMA working groups—a newly formed MiFIR Transaction Reporting Taskforce...

By ICMA (International Capital Market Association) — News
Anglogold Ashanti PLC (AU) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Anglogold Ashanti PLC (AU) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Centerra Gold reported nearly $100 million of free cash flow in the quarter, driven by strong production at Öksüt and elevated metal prices. Gold output reached almost 82,000 ounces and copper 13.4 million pounds, while all‑in sustaining costs rose to $1,652 per...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
PPL Corp (PPL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 20, 2026

PPL Corp (PPL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

PPL Corp reported fourth‑quarter 2025 earnings with ongoing EPS of $1.81 per share, a 7.1% year‑over‑year increase that hit the midpoint of its guidance. The utility raised its quarterly dividend to $0.285 and reaffirmed a 4‑6% dividend growth target while...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
PSKY Clears DOJ Hurdle
NewsFeb 20, 2026

PSKY Clears DOJ Hurdle

Paramount Skydance (PSKY) has satisfied the DOJ’s second request, causing the 10‑day Hart‑Scott‑Rodino waiting period to expire. The filing notes that no statutory barrier remains to close a potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), but a definitive merger agreement...

By Cablefax
DNOW Inc (DNOW) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 20, 2026

DNOW Inc (DNOW) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

DNOW completed its merger with MRC Global on November 6, creating a larger, diversified distributor platform. Full‑year 2025 revenue rose 19% to $2.8 billion, and fourth‑quarter adjusted EBITDA reached $61 million, reflecting a 6.4% margin. The integration added $388 million of stub‑period revenue and...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Array Digital Infrastructure Inc (AD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Array Digital Infrastructure Inc (AD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Array Digital Infrastructure closed a $1.018 billion AT&T spectrum sale in January 2026, triggering a $726 million special dividend and enabling TDS Telecom to retire its final $150 million term loan. The company raised its long‑term fiber build target to 2.1 million service addresses...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Amicus Therapeutics Inc (FOLD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Amicus Therapeutics Inc (FOLD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Amgen reported double‑digit revenue and earnings growth for 2025, driven by strong performance across its oncology, rare‑disease, biosimilar and general‑medicine portfolios. Fourteen products surpassed $1 billion in sales, with Repatha, Evenity and Tespire each posting over 30% year‑over‑year growth. The company...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Costamare Bulkers Holdings Ltd (CMDB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Costamare Bulkers Holdings Ltd (CMDB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Safe Bulkers (CMDB) reported adjusted earnings of $0.14 per share for Q4 2025 and declared a $0.05 dividend. The company held $385 million in total liquidity, with $167 million cash and $218 million of undrawn revolving credit. Operating expenses rose 13% year‑over‑year to...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) closed a $1.018 billion spectrum sale to AT&T and repaid its remaining $150 million term loan, dramatically strengthening its balance sheet. The company repurchased $67 million of shares in Q4, bringing total buybacks to 2.8 million shares for 2025....

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Civil War-Torn Sudan Sits On Unexplored Mineral Riches Worth Billions
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Civil War-Torn Sudan Sits On Unexplored Mineral Riches Worth Billions

Sudan, despite a civil war that began in 2023, is courting foreign investors to develop its largely untapped mineral portfolio that includes gold, copper, uranium and rare‑earth elements. Gold production set a new record of 70 tonnes in 2025, generating...

By OilPrice.com – Main
Lamar Advertising Co (LAMR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Lamar Advertising Co (LAMR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Lamar Advertising reported Q4 2025 acquisition‑adjusted revenue growth of over 4%, driven by a 6% surge in December and continued digital expansion. Adjusted EBITDA rose 3.7% to $288.9 million, lifting margin to 48.5%, while diluted AFFO per share reached $2.24 and...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
‘Having a “Human” Bank Is Very Important’: A Conversation with Citi CEO Jane Fraser
NewsFeb 20, 2026

‘Having a “Human” Bank Is Very Important’: A Conversation with Citi CEO Jane Fraser

Citi CEO Jane Fraser emphasized that a "human" bank remains essential despite rapid digitalization. She highlighted Citi's strategy of blending technology with personal relationships to deepen client trust and improve outcomes. Fraser cited recent investments in employee training, AI‑augmented advisory...

By McKinsey – M&A
AdvanSix Inc (ASIX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 20, 2026

AdvanSix Inc (ASIX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

AdvanSix reported a strong finish to 2025, delivering $157 million of adjusted EBITDA and expanding its margin to 10.3%, up 90 basis points year‑over‑year. Q4 sales rose 9% to $360 million, driven by an 11% volume increase and modest pricing gains, while...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Cogent Communications Holdings Inc (CCOI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Cogent Communications Holdings Inc (CCOI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Cogent Communications reported Q4 2025 revenue of $200.1 million, a modest 0.6% sequential decline, while on‑net services grew 7.8% year‑over‑year and now represent 58% of total revenue. Off‑net revenue contracted 17.9% YoY, but the high‑margin Wavelength business surged 74% YoY, expanding to...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
ESAB Corp (ESAB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 20, 2026

ESAB Corp (ESAB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp reported Q4 2025 revenue of $2.97 billion, a 14.8% year‑over‑year increase, and adjusted EPS of $2.10, up 25%, while GAAP EPS fell 4.1% due to restructuring charges. The company expanded its multiyear backlog to $27 billion, up...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Bath & Body Works Inc (BBWI) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Bath & Body Works Inc (BBWI) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Edgewell Personal Care closed its feminine‑care divestiture on Feb. 2, 2026 and reported Q1 2026 results on a continuing‑operations basis. Organic net sales slipped 0.5% overall, with North America posting a near‑1% increase driven by a 60% jump in Sun Care and solid...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
CeraVe Launches Haircare Range with Athlete-Led ‘Game-Changing Hydration’ Campaign via 2045
NewsFeb 19, 2026

CeraVe Launches Haircare Range with Athlete-Led ‘Game-Changing Hydration’ Campaign via 2045

CeraVe has entered the Australian hair‑care market with a dermatologist‑developed Anti‑Dandruff and Gentle Hydrating line. The launch is supported by creative agency 2045 and a "Game‑Changing Hydration" campaign that positions scalp health as a performance issue. Australian athletes Thanasi Kokkinakis...

By Campaign Brief
Emerging Chiplet Designs Spark Fresh Cybersecurity Challenges
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Emerging Chiplet Designs Spark Fresh Cybersecurity Challenges

Chiplet technology is reshaping semiconductor design by allowing modular, mix‑and‑match silicon components, accelerating AI data‑center and autonomous‑vehicle development. However, the distributed manufacturing model creates new supply‑chain vulnerabilities, as a single compromised chiplet can introduce hardware Trojans that affect entire systems....

By Dark Reading