News•Feb 20, 2026
Important Takeaways From Medtronic’s (MDT) Q3 2026 Earnings Report
Medtronic reported Q3 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.36 per share, beating expectations, while revenue climbed 8.7% to $9.0 billion, led by a 13.8% surge in its cardiovascular unit. Operating margin slipped to 16.2% from 19.9% as the company intensified R&D spending and prepared to divest its diabetes business. The firm reaffirmed its FY26 organic revenue growth target of 5.5% and EPS guidance of $5.62‑$5.66, underscoring confidence in its innovation pipeline. Despite the earnings beat, the stock fell on margin‑related concerns.
By AlphaStreet
News•Feb 20, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd Set to Grow Its Intra-Asia Network Through Zim’s Gold Star Line
German carrier Hapag-Lloyd plans to leverage its $4.2 billion acquisition of Zim Integrated Shipping Services to expand its intra‑Asia footprint through Zim’s Hong Kong‑based affiliate Gold Star Line. Gold Star operates 20 liner services with a fleet of 40 vessels totaling roughly 100,000 TEU,...
By Journal of Commerce (JOC)
News•Feb 20, 2026
The 4 Best Ways To Use Points and Miles for Emirates First Class in 2026
Emirates First Class remains a coveted award cabin in 2026, but tighter availability and elite‑status requirements make booking increasingly challenging. Travelers can secure seats directly through Emirates Skywards, either by redeeming full‑fare miles or by upgrading a Business Class award,...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 20, 2026
AEQ Notes ESPN Brazil’s Use of Olympia 3
ESPN Brazil equipped its NBA Finals coverage with AEQ’s Olympia 3 commentary system, integrating eight units through LineUP. The deployment replaced legacy commentator panels at the São Paulo headquarters and an on‑site booth in Oklahoma, enabling native IP audio workflows. AEQ highlighted...
By Radio World
News•Feb 20, 2026
Amazon Prime Members: You Can Play These Games for Free
Amazon has refreshed its Luna cloud‑gaming service by offering a free Luna Standard subscription to all Prime members. The bundle now includes high‑profile titles such as Hogwarts Legacy, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and the February additions of Alan...
By CNET Money
News•Feb 20, 2026
Ryerson Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results
Ryerson Holding Corp reported Q4 2025 revenue of $1.105 billion, a 4.9% QoQ decline but a 9.7% YoY increase, while full‑year revenue slipped 0.6% to $4.57 billion. The company posted a Q4 net loss of $37.9 million and a full‑year loss of $56.4 million,...
By AlphaStreet
News•Feb 20, 2026
Indy Airport to Launch Incubator Space for Culinary Talent
Indianapolis International Airport will open a culinary incubator in Civic Plaza by fall 2027, giving emerging Indiana chefs mentorship and exposure to the airport’s 10.6 million annual travelers. The project, led by James Beard‑award‑winning chef Steve Oakley and operated by CC Holdings,...
By Airport Improvement Magazine
News•Feb 20, 2026
Canalink Plans El Hierro Submarine Cable
Canalink, the public telecom operator of Tenerife, has applied for permits to land a submarine fibre‑optic cable on El Hierro, extending its Base 6 network that will link Tenerife, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Palma over roughly 328 km. The cable is designed to deliver...
By SubTel Forum
News•Feb 20, 2026
Denmark Seizes Blacklisted Container Ship Tied to Iran's Shadow Fleet
The Danish Maritime Authority seized the container vessel Nora, a ship blacklisted by the United States for violating Iran sanctions. Authorities say the vessel was sailing under an unauthorized Comoros flag and abruptly raised the Iranian flag when questioned, indicating...
By OilPrice.com – Main
News•Feb 20, 2026
Hello Kitty Desktop Mate DLC Teased
Infiniteloop announced a new Desktop Mate DLC featuring Sanrio’s Hello Kitty, revealed via a silhouette teaser on social media. The add‑on has no confirmed release date, but the “coming soon” label appears in both Japanese and English, indicating a global...
By Siliconera
News•Feb 20, 2026
Fort Gordon to Gain ANG Cyber Operations Squadrons
The Department of the Air Force has chosen Fort Gordon, Georgia, as the preferred site for two new Air National Guard cyber operations squadrons. The 117th Air Control Squadron will be inactivated at Hunter Army Airfield, releasing manpower that will...
By U.S. Air Force
News•Feb 20, 2026
Des Moines ANGB to Gain ANG Cyber Operations Squadrons
The Department of the Air Force has chosen Des Moines Air National Guard Base in Iowa as the preferred site to convert reassigned manpower into Air National Guard cyber operations. The 2025 defense budget eliminated half of the ANG Tactical...
By U.S. Air Force
News•Feb 20, 2026
Ten63 Therapeutics Secures New Funding
Ten63 Therapeutics, an AI‑driven drug‑discovery firm spun out of Duke and TTIC, announced a strategic investment from Chugai Venture Fund and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, bringing total capital to over $45 million. The company leverages its BEYOND generative‑chemistry platform...
By VC News Daily
News•Feb 20, 2026
Chyron Paint 10.3 Adds New Visualization Features for Live Action
Chyron has launched Paint 10.3, adding AI‑driven active graphics, a flexible speedometer tool, and an enhanced zone blur feature for live sports production. The active graphics layer can animate visuals using AI player‑tracking or manual key‑framing, reducing manual effort. The...
By TVTechnology
News•Feb 20, 2026
5 Things: Free Grocery Store a Hit in NYC
Polymarket, a crypto‑based prediction market, staged a five‑day pop‑up grocery store in New York that offered free food to ticket holders, drawing massive early‑morning lines. A Consumer Reports price‑comparison study found Whole Foods the most expensive chain while Costco delivered the...
By Supermarket News
News•Feb 20, 2026
TFM Showcases Economic Impact and Calls for Energy Reform at DRC Breakfast During Mining Indaba
Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) told Mining Indaba delegates it has delivered roughly US$8 billion to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s public treasury since 2006 and supports about 20,000 jobs. The mine, a Copper Mark‑certified operation, allocates 0.3% of revenue to community projects...
By Copperbelt Katanga Mining
News•Feb 20, 2026
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Profits Decline in 2025
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reported a sharp decline in 2025 net earnings, falling roughly 12% year‑over‑year. The drop coincides with an 8% contraction in bank holdings of agency residential mortgage‑backed securities in Q4 and a reduced share of correspondent...
By Inside Mortgage Finance
News•Feb 20, 2026
Downtown Music Completes Merger with Virgin Music
The episode announces that Downtown Music Holdings has finalized its $775 million acquisition and merger with Virgin Music Group, a deal first revealed in December. Founder Justin Kalifowitz is exiting Downtown, marking a leadership transition as the combined entity positions itself...
By RAIN News
News•Feb 20, 2026
Rep. Hill Unimpressed by Trump’s GSE ‘IPO’ Plan
Representative Hill voiced strong skepticism toward President Trump’s proposal to launch an initial public offering of the government‑sponsored enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. He warned that a rushed IPO could destabilize the secondary mortgage market and raise borrowing costs...
By Inside Mortgage Finance
News•Feb 20, 2026
SmartCraft ASA (SMCRT) - Share Buy Back Result
SmartCraft ASA completed a share‑buy‑back on 20 February 2026, purchasing 4,166,666 shares at NOK 18 each, representing up to NOK 75 million of capital. The offer, run through a reverse book‑building process, reduced the free‑float and increased the company’s own holdings to 11,293,403 shares out...
By Euronext
News•Feb 20, 2026
FHFA Eliminates Key Fair Lending/Fair Housing Rule
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the repeal of its longstanding fair‑lending and fair‑housing rule that imposed heightened nondiscrimination standards on GSE‑originated mortgages. A recent GAO review gave FHFA a clean bill of health on its accounting, while noting...
By Inside Mortgage Finance
News•Feb 20, 2026
FHFA to Improve Nonbank Supervision on GAO Nudge
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced plans to tighten supervision of non‑bank mortgage lenders following a GAO recommendation. A GAO review gave FHFA a clean bill of health on its financial statements but highlighted $32.9 million in costs tied to...
By Inside Mortgage Finance
News•Feb 20, 2026
Pulte Met With Many in Industry During First Year
FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s first seven months in office were marked by an intensive outreach schedule, meeting with dozens of banks, GSE representatives, fintech firms, and mortgage servicers. The FOIA‑released list shows roughly 45 engagements covering agency‑MBS policy, stablecoin warehouse...
By Inside Mortgage Finance
News•Feb 20, 2026
California Appeals Court Says Exclusivity Bars Asbestos Tort Claims
The California 4th District Court of Appeal ruled that workers‑comp benefits are the exclusive remedy for San Diego city employees who alleged asbestos exposure, rejecting the fraudulent concealment exception. The workers claimed the city knowingly exposed them and hid the risk,...
By Business Insurance
News•Feb 20, 2026
Study Finds GSE-Backed Investor Loans Crowd Out FTHBs
A recent study shows that loans backed by government‑sponsored enterprises (GSEs) for investor purchases are increasingly displacing first‑time homebuyers (FTHBs) in the mortgage market. Investor‑originated, GSE‑secured loans grew 12% year‑over‑year, while FTHB loan share slipped 8% in Q3 2025. The...
By Inside Mortgage Finance
News•Feb 20, 2026
Venezuela to Export First Asphalt Since May
Venezuela has begun its first asphalt export since the U.S. revoked sanctions waivers in May 2025, with the 36,681‑dwt vessel The Judge loading at Amuay Bay. The shipment follows new OFAC general licenses issued on Jan 29 that lifted restrictions on...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Feb 20, 2026
Achieve Perfect Fried Chicken in Less Than 3 Minutes
Fried chicken sandwiches now appear on 12.3% of full‑service restaurant menus, a 30% increase over four years, while consumer awareness sits at 95% and trial at 86%. Hormel Foodservice’s FLASH 180™ Battered Sous Vide Chicken offers a pre‑cooked, batter‑coated product that...
By FSR Magazine
News•Feb 20, 2026
Oil States Reports Fourth-Quarter Results Amid Restructuring Charges
Oil States International posted Q4 2025 revenue of $178.5 million, an 8% year‑on‑year increase, but reported a GAAP net loss of $117.2 million due to one‑time asset impairment and restructuring charges. Adjusted EBITDA improved 22% to $22.8 million, and adjusted net income rose...
By AlphaStreet
News•Feb 20, 2026
Iran’s Regime Is Suffering From Strategic Vertigo. Its Next Misstep May Be Its Last.
Iran’s leadership has repeatedly misread regional dynamics, turning potential strategic gains into costly setbacks. After hesitating to mobilize Hezbollah during the October 7 Hamas offensive, Tehran launched a large‑scale missile and drone barrage against Israel in April 2024, prompting a robust Israeli‑U.S....
By Atlantic Council – All Content
News•Feb 20, 2026
NAB Rolls Out Hyper-Local AM Advocacy Spots
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has introduced hyper‑local public‑service announcements that thank individual legislators for backing the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. The spots are customized for each of the 49 states, DC, Puerto Rico and the U.S....
By Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
News•Feb 20, 2026
FDA Approves Expanded Use of Gadolinium-Based Imaging Agent From Guerbet
The U.S. FDA has approved an expanded label for Guerbet’s gadolinium‑based contrast agent Elucirem (gadopiclenol), allowing its use in infants and children under two years, including term neonates. The agent delivers high‑relaxivity imaging with less than half the gadolinium dose...
By Radiology Business
News•Feb 20, 2026
Trump Imposes 15% Tariff Through Executive Order Following Supreme Court Ruling
President Donald Trump announced an executive order imposing a 15% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, following a Supreme Court decision that invalidated his earlier emergency‑law tariff plan. The new tariffs include exemptions for critical minerals, metals...
By Hardware Retailing
News•Feb 20, 2026
Axelspace and Synspective Lock In Imagery Contracts for Japanese Constellation
Japanese Ministry of Defense awarded imagery contracts to Axelspace and Synspective as part of its privately‑run satellite constellation. Axelspace will supply optical data under a 48 billion‑yen ($310 million) deal, while Synspective will provide SAR imagery for 105.6 billion yen ($681 million). The contracts,...
By Via Satellite
News•Feb 20, 2026
Digital Collaboration in Chemical Logistics
Transport decarbonisation is shifting fuel flows from traditional crude‑based products to low‑carbon chemicals such as ammonia, methanol and advanced biofuels. These fuels travel through the same chemical‑logistics network, but the sector’s coordination remains fragmented, causing costly buffers and delays. Experts...
By The Maritime Executive
News•Feb 20, 2026
Siliconera+ 2 Month Free Trial Added
Siliconera has relaunched its ad‑free Siliconera+ subscription with a two‑month free trial for users who enable recurring payments. The $1.99 monthly fee only starts after the 60‑day trial, meaning a subscriber joining on November 17, 2026 would be charged on...
By Siliconera
News•Feb 20, 2026
Canela Media Partners with LiveRamp
Canela Media has teamed up with LiveRamp to let advertisers use LiveRamp’s interoperable RampID for seamless access to Canela’s over‑the‑top (OTT) inventory and broader digital destinations. The partnership opens a LiveRamp Data Marketplace offering more than 1,000 audience segments that...
By World Screen
News•Feb 20, 2026
Facebook Users Petition Court To Revive Antitrust Claims
Meta users have asked the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to revive antitrust claims that Facebook monopolized the personal social network services market. A district judge dismissed the lawsuit after ruling the plaintiffs lacked expert testimony proving harm. The plaintiffs argue...
By MediaPost
News•Feb 20, 2026
J.P. Morgan Securities Fined $140,000 by FINRA
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC agreed to pay a $140,000 fine after FINRA found the firm violated MSRB Rule G‑32 and Rule G‑27. The violations involved inaccurate or incomplete Form G‑32 filings for 718 municipal bond offerings and late submission of 26 offering documents...
By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Genvid Introduces Story Maps to Continue ‘DC Heroes United’ Narrative
Genvid has launched Story Maps, a new feature that adds branching narrative layers to its interactive streaming platform. The tool is being rolled out with the mobile game DC Heroes United, which debuted on November 20, 2024 and is licensed...
By GamesBeat
News•Feb 20, 2026
Pax Dei Outlines Proposals to Make Crafting Failures Less Punishing and Fairer
Pax Dei’s Master Crafting and a major crafting XP rebalance have gone live, prompting the team to address the pain points of failed attempts. The developers propose a salvage‑target system that returns a portion of invested materials based on the total...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 20, 2026
ACS Nigeria 11th Annual Symposium Focuses on Emerging Technologies and Chemistry for Sustainable Development
The American Chemical Society Nigeria Chapter hosted its 11th Annual Symposium from Feb. 8‑11 at the University of Ibadan, spotlighting “Emerging Technologies in Chemistry for Sustainable Development.” The event featured international academics and industry leaders, including speakers from Cambridge and Bristol...
By Chemical & Engineering News (ACS)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Imagine Dragons Officially Exit Wasserman as the Artist Mass-Exodus Intensifies
Imagine Dragons has officially left talent agency Wasserman, joining a wave of departures linked to the agency’s scandalous ties to Ghislaine Maxwell. The band’s 2025 tour generated $241.6 million, highlighting the financial impact of losing a top‑grossing act. Wasserman, now owned...
By Digital Music News
News•Feb 20, 2026
7 Romance Sub-Genres Driving Reader Demand
Romance remains the commercial engine of modern publishing, consistently outpacing fantasy, sci‑fi, thrillers and literary fiction combined. Seven sub‑genres—contemporary, romantasy, billionaire, romantic suspense, historical, paranormal and LGBTQ+—are currently delivering the strongest sales velocity, social buzz and indie market share. The...
By IngramSpark – Blog
News•Feb 20, 2026
How Metadata Can Support the Discoverability of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Books
In recent TechForum sessions, industry experts from EDItEUR, BookNet Canada, and the Société de Gestion BTLF presented new ONIX and Thema guidelines aimed at improving metadata for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis titles. The best‑practice notes detail how to tag...
By BookNet Canada – Blog
News•Feb 20, 2026
On the Radar: The Role of T-Glass in AI
T‑glass, an ultra‑thin glass fiber fabric with low thermal expansion, is becoming essential for AI chips in smartphones and data‑center servers. Its high tensile strength and heat‑dissipating properties stabilize substrates as chips grow larger and more power‑dense. Nitto Boseki dominates...
By CompositesWorld
News•Feb 20, 2026
Latest Music Industry Hires: Culture Wave, Warner Chappell, Qobuz, Hybe, KHS America, Secretly Distribution, More
The music industry saw a wave of senior appointments and hires across multiple firms as of February 20, 2026. Culture Wave added several managers and a digital marketing coordinator while promoting an artist manager. Warner Chappell Music Italy elevated internal A&R...
By Digital Music News
News•Feb 20, 2026
How Avocado Is Spreading Across Menus
Avocado’s surge in consumer demand is prompting operators to seek reliable, high‑yield solutions for menu inclusion. Traditional whole‑fruit handling often results in 50‑75% usable yield due to bruising, over‑ripeness, and waste, threatening margins. WHOLLY® avocado products, processed via high‑pressure technology,...
By FSR Magazine
News•Feb 20, 2026
Hormone-Regulated Immune Cells Implicated in Longer Lasting Pain in Women
Researchers at Michigan State University discovered that hormone‑regulated monocytes producing interleukin‑10 (IL‑10) drive faster pain resolution in males. In mouse models, testosterone‑dependent IL‑10+ monocytes cleared inflammatory pain more quickly, while females exhibited fewer of these cells and prolonged pain. Human...
By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Canadian Utility Hydro-Québec Proposes Electricity Tariff for Data Centers
Hydro‑Québec has filed a proposal to charge large data centers 13 CAD cents per kilowatt‑hour, roughly twice the existing high‑power rate. The tariff would apply to facilities over 5 MW and take effect in the second half of 2026, with a five‑year...
By Data Center Dynamics
News•Feb 20, 2026
Can Smartphones Replace $25,000 Eye-Testing Gear? This Startup Says Yes
Danish startup OptikosPrime claims its Argus app can generate a full eyeglass prescription using only a smartphone camera. In prototype tests the app achieved a mean absolute error of 0.51 diopters, approaching the 0.25‑diopter threshold of professional autorefractors. The solution...
By Forbes – Healthcare