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Autodesk to acquire MaintainX for $3.6B, expanding into operations software

Autodesk announced a $3.6 billion purchase of MaintainX, a leader in operational‑phase software for the built environment. The deal extends Autodesk’s portfolio from design and manufacturing into ongoing building operation, creating an end‑to‑end data loop. CEO Andrew Anagnost said the acquisition unlocks a $40 billion total addressable market.

Molson Coors Beverage Co (TAP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc (CWAN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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CVR Energy Inc (CVI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Verisk Analytics Inc (VRSK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Medallion Financial Corp (MFIN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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CRH PLC (CRH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Invitation Homes Inc (INVH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Farmland Partners Inc (FPI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Occidental Petroleum Corp (OXY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Constellium SE (CSTM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Martin Midstream Partners LP (MMLP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Wingstop Inc (WING) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Equinox Gold Corp (EQX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (ILPT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Enpro Inc (NPO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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American States Water Co (AWR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 18, 2026

American States Water Co (AWR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

American States Water Company reported GAAP earnings per share of $0.87 for Q2 2025, a $0.02 increase year‑over‑year, driven by newly approved water and electric rates. The water segment posted EPS of $0.73 and the electric segment $0.03, while operating...

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Royal Gold Inc (RGLD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Host Hotels & Resorts Inc (HST) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Nextdoor Holdings Inc (NXDR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Omnicom Group Inc (OMC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Jones Lang LaSalle Inc (JLL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Gladstone Commercial Corp (GOOD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Nordson Corp (NDSN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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American Water Works Co Inc (AWK) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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TrueBlue Inc (TBI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Western Midstream Partners LP (WES) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Seven Hills Realty Trust (SEVN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Community Health Systems Inc (CYH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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MFA Financial Inc (MFA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Mister Car Wash Inc (MCW) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Analog Devices Inc (ADI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Openlane Inc (OPLN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Booking Holdings Inc (BKNG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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ICMA Publishes Guide to Repo Markets: South Africa
NewsFeb 18, 2026

ICMA Publishes Guide to Repo Markets: South Africa

ICMA has published an open‑access guide to South Africa’s repurchase (repo) market, the ninth edition in its global series of market‑specific manuals. The guide outlines the market’s structure, collateral types, counterparties, infrastructure, and the legal‑regulatory framework. Funding came from Strate’s...

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Avis Budget Group Inc (CAR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Kadant Inc (KAI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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CF Industries Holdings Inc (CF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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The Economics of the Kalshi Prediction Market
NewsFeb 18, 2026

The Economics of the Kalshi Prediction Market

Kalshi, a CFTC‑approved designated contract market, operates a quote‑driven prediction platform where makers post offers and takers accept them. An analysis of over 300,000 contracts shows that prices generally track event probabilities but suffer a pronounced favourite‑longshot bias, with cheap...

By CEPR — VoxEU
Blue Owl Capital Corp (OBDC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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Solaredge Technologies Inc (SEDG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Solaredge Technologies Inc (SEDG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Solstice Advanced Materials, newly independent after its October 2025 spin‑off from Honeywell, posted full‑year 2025 net sales of $3.9 billion, up 3% YoY (6% excluding opportunistic nuclear sales). Fourth‑quarter revenue rose 8% to $987 million, but adjusted EBITDA fell 20% to $189 million...

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OGE Energy Corp (OGE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 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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SKEW Below 140 Signals Institutional Hedge Unwind
SocialFeb 17, 2026

SKEW Below 140 Signals Institutional Hedge Unwind

SKEW just closed below 140. Falling $SKEW = institutions unwinding tail-risk hedges (OTM puts get cheaper) and/or quietly reducing equity exposure. Past cycles: Sustained declines often marked distribution phases — rallies fade as protection demand evaporates and complacency builds. If it...

By Kurt S. Altrichter
Armada Acquisition Corp. III (AACIU) Prices $225M IPO
BlogFeb 17, 2026

Armada Acquisition Corp. III (AACIU) Prices $225M IPO

Armada Acquisition Corp. III priced its $225 million initial public offering and will begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker AACIU on February 18, 2026. The SPAC, led by CEO Stephen P. Herbert and CFO Douglas M. Lurio, will seek a target in...

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Rising Margin Loans Tied to Crypto, Metal, Software Volatility
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Rising Margin Loans Tied to Crypto, Metal, Software Volatility

Elevated Margin Loans … wonder if the crypto volatility and metal volatility and software volatility has something to do with that 🥺

By Samantha LaDuc
Onshore Secures $31M Series B for AI Tax Automation
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Onshore Secures $31M Series B for AI Tax Automation

Congrats to Onshore on their $31M Series B! Onshore is building an AI-native platform that replaces manual CPA workflows with continuous, automated tax intelligence. Instead of relying on spreadsheets and fragmented documentation, Onshore automates data collection and analysis while keeping expert...

By YCombinator
Berkshire Hathaway Trims Apple Stake, Buys NYTimes Stock in Buffett's Last Moves as CEO
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway Trims Apple Stake, Buys NYTimes Stock in Buffett's Last Moves as CEO

Berkshire Hathaway reduced its Apple position by 4.3%, bringing the holding to $61.96 billion, yet Apple remains the conglomerate’s top equity. The firm also disclosed a new $351.7 million stake in The New York Times, expanding its media exposure. These moves were filed in...

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CFOs Are Slowing Headcount Growth, Survey Says
NewsFeb 17, 2026

CFOs Are Slowing Headcount Growth, Survey Says

Gartner’s February budget benchmarks, based on a survey of over 300 CFOs, show tech spending staying robust while HR budgets are set to flatten. Average HR budget growth drops from 2.4% in 2025 to just 0.7% in 2026, and only...

By CFO Brew (Morning Brew)
Calm Start Even if Modestly Weaker
BlogFeb 17, 2026

Calm Start Even if Modestly Weaker

U.S. Treasury yields opened modestly weaker on Tuesday after a volatile three‑day‑weekend, but steadied by mid‑morning. The 10‑year note rose to 4.06% before trading flat through the close, marking a calm finish despite earlier upside pressure. No fresh economic releases...

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NY AG Issues Alert on Crypto-Based Pig Butchering Scams
NewsFeb 17, 2026

NY AG Issues Alert on Crypto-Based Pig Butchering Scams

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert warning that crypto‑based pig‑butchering scams are targeting New Yorkers through romance and professional ruses. The scams involve coaches who instruct victims to lie to bank staff, making fraud detection difficult....

By American Banker