News•Feb 21, 2026
AI Could Make Your Next TV More Expensive
The surge in AI workloads is creating a global DRAM shortage, dubbed "RAMageddon," which is pushing memory prices up more than 400% year‑over‑year. Smart televisions, which typically contain 1‑8 GB of RAM, are expected to see price increases as manufacturers pass higher component costs to consumers. However, TV prices fell 15% between 2024 and early 2026, making current inventory a rare buying window before 2026 models potentially incorporate the new cost structure. Analysts predict the shortage will linger until at least 2028, keeping pressure on margins across the consumer‑electronics sector.
By Lifehacker – Two Cents (Money)
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Stop Obsessing over Tiny Financial Details
Also doesn't matter: - Switching savings account to get an extra 0.05% interest - Agonizing over the cost of daily coffee - Tracking 50+ line items in a budget
By Ramit Sethi
Social•Feb 21, 2026
US Sells Venezuelan Oil to India, Surprising Twist
Today, the US announced a plan to sell Venezuelan oil to India. Note who’s selling Venezuela’s oil to India. It’s Uncle Sam. AMAZING. https://t.co/SLitquccox
By Steve Hanke
News•Feb 21, 2026
Vedanta Resources Mobilises $350 Million in Fresh Borrowing
Vedanta Resources secured a $350 million, 3.5‑year revolving credit facility from a consortium of six banks, including First Abu Dhabi Bank, Mashreq, Standard Chartered, Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. The loan, priced at SOFR + 435 bps, will refinance existing maturities, fund interest payments and...
By ETCFO – Corporate Finance
Social•Feb 21, 2026
IEEPA Tariff Invalidated Threatens Existing Trade Deal Framework
JPMORGAN: “.. many trade deals negotiated to date have relied on IEEPA tariffs and have not yet been formalized as trade agreements. With the legal basis for these tariffs now invalidated, the fate of these deals is in question. These...
By Carl Quintanilla
Social•Feb 21, 2026
China’s Growth Needs Domestic Consumption, Not Exports
China’s economy has held up remarkably well against shocks like U.S. tariffs but continued resilience will need consumption to drive growth, rather than external demand, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund. @Tracyyyqu https://t.co/7pUUCZaEr2
By Jonathan Cheng
News•Feb 21, 2026
BYD Adds to China’s Expanding Automotive Footprint in Pakistan
Chinese EV maker BYD is set to begin local vehicle assembly in Pakistan, with a 25,000‑unit annual plant near Karachi slated for operation in the third to fourth quarter of 2026. The $150 million facility will make BYD the first electric‑vehicle...
By KrASIA
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Structured Sales Protect Sellers; Buyers Should Disrupt Them
So nuts. The most important thing a listing agent does is run a structured sale process, so that: 1. All prospective bidders feel like they have a shot, if they put their best foot forward, & 2. The seller can systematically, calmly...
By Moses Kagan
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Wall Street Bears Turn Tail After Gold Rises to $5,100/Oz, Main Street Bullishness Unchanged as Iran Tensions Mount – by...
Gold prices rebounded from early‑week weakness, reclaiming the $5,000 support level and climbing to $5,100 per ounce by week’s end. The initial dip was tied to reduced Chinese demand during the Lunar New Year, but safe‑haven buying spurred by rising...
By Republic of Mining
Podcast•Feb 20, 2026•26 min
1947: Ask Farnoosh: Tax Season Moves, Optimal Rainy Day Funds, Traditional or Roth IRA?
In this episode Farnoosh answers listener questions about navigating tax season, deciding how much to keep in an emergency fund, and choosing between a Traditional and Roth IRA. She breaks down the timing of tax‑saving moves, explains how to calculate...
By So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Deere’s Dividend Surge Validates 12‑Year Analysis
I analyzed this company twelve years ago You will never guess what happened next https://www.dividendgrowthinvestor.com/2014/07/deere-co-de-dividend-stock-analysis.html
By Dividend Growth Investor
News•Feb 20, 2026
OEF: Waning Absolute And Relative Strength In The S&P 100
iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF) remains on a hold rating as its momentum wanes and valuation concerns intensify. The fund trades at a 23.8× P/E and a PEG of 2.3, while earnings growth has slowed. Technical analysis shows support near $327,...
By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
News•Feb 20, 2026
ESRT Taps Newmark to Lease Up 130 Mercer Offices in SoHo
Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) purchased the 130 Mercer building in SoHo for $386 million in a late‑2025 sale‑leaseback and appointed Newmark as the exclusive leasing agent. The 112,600‑square‑foot property, formerly the Scholastic headquarters, has been upgraded with modern infrastructure and...
By Connect CRE
News•Feb 20, 2026
Supreme Court Tariff Ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. V. Trump: What Corporate Tax and Trade Teams Need to Know
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6‑3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give the President authority to impose tariffs, invalidating both the targeted fentanyl duties and broader reciprocal tariffs. The decision could unlock up to $175 billion in...
By Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting — Blog
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Mine. Mine. Mine. How One Corrupt Billionaire Kicked Off the Global Cobalt Spree – by Nicolas Niarchos (Vanity Fair –...
Dan Gertler, an Israeli businessman, leveraged deep political connections to dominate Congo's cobalt mining, turning the country into a linchpin of the global battery supply chain. His network of opaque contracts and bribes enabled Western tech firms to secure cheap...
By Republic of Mining
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Nutrien Sees Potash Demand Growing Again This Year After Record Harvest – by Daniel Johnson (CP24/Canadian Press – February 19,...
Nutrien Ltd. projects potash demand to expand for a fourth straight year, targeting sales of 14.1‑14.8 million tonnes in 2026. Benchmark potash prices are roughly 20% higher than a year earlier, reflecting tighter market fundamentals. CFO Mark Thompson highlighted constrained...
By Republic of Mining
News•Feb 20, 2026
Treasury: Trump Accounts Sign up About 3 Million Kids in Early Push
The U.S. Treasury announced that a publicity blitz, highlighted by a Super Bowl ad, has generated roughly 2 million IRS Form 4547 filings, translating to about 3 million children enrolled in the new Trump accounts. Eligible children born between 2025 and 2028 will...
By CNBC – Personal Finance
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
New Strategy for Wealthy Families
High‑net‑worth families are shifting from premium‑driven insurance to predictability as capacity tightens. A HUB 2026 Outlook survey shows willingness to assume risk fell from 39% to 25% since 2024. Advisors must expand beyond placement, defining risk appetite and managing cyber,...
By Insurance Thought Leadership (ITL)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Balchem Achieves Double-Digit Growth in GAAP Net Earnings for Q4 2025
Balchem Corporation reported record fourth‑quarter and full‑year 2025 results, with GAAP net earnings rising 16.8% to $39.2 million and total revenue surpassing $1 billion for the first time. Net sales grew 9.8% YoY to $263.6 million, driven primarily by the Human Nutrition &...
By AlphaStreet
News•Feb 20, 2026
The New Magnificent Stocks to Own in 2026
Zacks strategist Tracey Ryniec identifies five “new” magnificent stocks poised to replace the fading Magnificent 7. The picks—MasTec, Caterpillar, Walmart, Eli Lilly and Howmet Aerospace—are all trading near five‑year highs and projected to deliver double‑digit earnings growth in 2026. MasTec leads AI...
By Yahoo Finance – Top Financial News
News•Feb 20, 2026
Trump Threatens 'Global' Tariff on Aluminum Scrap
President Donald Trump signaled a possible 10% tariff on U.S. aluminum scrap imports after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier country‑specific duties. He indicated the executive order would invoke Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, which permits duties...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Feb 20, 2026
81K-SF Skilled Nursing Facility in Wisconsin Changes Hands
Marcus & Millichap brokered the sale of the Portage County Health Care Center, a 48‑bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The 81,562‑square‑foot property on a 16‑acre campus sold for $2.7 million. The buyer intends to invest in capital...
By Connect CRE
News•Feb 20, 2026
XSMO: Compelling Value And Growth Mix Persists For These Small-Cap Momentum Stocks
The Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF (XSMO) retains its “buy” rating, buoyed by standout GARP characteristics and a 17.41% price gain since July 2025. It blends 20.91% estimated earnings growth with an 18.36× forward P/E, delivering a rare value‑momentum mix. Superior...
By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
News•Feb 20, 2026
Entre Commercial Realty Completes Sale of 17K-SF Crystal Lake Retail Building
Entre Commercial Realty has finalized the sale of a 16,780‑square‑foot retail and automotive building on 2.71 acres at 7218 Virginia Road in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The buyer, represented by Averta Realty, intends to operate automotive repair, body work, and car...
By Connect CRE
News•Feb 20, 2026
Downtown Burlingame Offices Now Fully Leased
Dostart Development Company and Sares Regis Group have fully leased the 168,000‑square‑foot office portion of the 220 Park Rd. mixed‑use project in downtown Burlingame. The 185,000‑square‑foot development also houses 17,000 sq ft of retail and restaurant space. New occupants include SkyKnight Capital, Confluent (soon...
By Connect CRE
News•Feb 20, 2026
Navigating the Yield Crunch with Options-Based ETFs
Options-based ETFs surged in 2025, attracting $54 billion of new capital. Total assets under management climbed to $127 billion, underscoring a structural shift toward derivative‑driven income solutions. JPMorgan’s Hamilton Reiner attributes the growth to intentional low‑beta designs that help investors navigate a...
By ETF Database (VettaFi)
News•Feb 20, 2026
New Econ on Top for the Week, Curve Steeper Friday on Tariffs (E251)
DoubleLine strategists Ryan Kimmel and Mark Kimbrough highlighted a sector rotation this week, with communications services, financials and industrials gaining while traditional “old economy” sectors such as utilities and real estate fell. In fixed income, investment‑grade yields edged higher, but...
By DoubleLine — Insights
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Turo Amex Offer: Get 20% Back, up to $30 (Rental Car Alternative)
American Express is offering a one‑time 20% statement credit, up to $30, for U.S. cardmembers who book a single rental on Turo’s platform before May 31 2026. The credit applies to reservations made on the U.S. or Canadian Turo website or app...
By Frequent Miler
News•Feb 20, 2026
Access to Credit and Employment Growth for MSMEs: Evidence From Latin America and the Caribbean
A new IDB Invest technical note analyzes 21,696 MSMEs across 30 Latin American and Caribbean economies, linking credit access to employment growth. The study finds that an extra US$1 million in financing generates roughly four permanent jobs per year. Effects vary:...
By IDB Invest – News
News•Feb 20, 2026
January Milk Production Rises as USDA Reports Four Percent of Dairies Closed
U.S. milk production rose 3.2% in January, reaching nearly 20 billion pounds, while per‑cow output increased by 24 pounds. The dairy herd expanded by 200,000 head to 9.15 million, despite a 4% drop in licensed dairy farms for 2025. Kansas and South Dakota...
By Brownfield Ag News
Social•Feb 20, 2026
China’s Defense Surplus Funding Threatens US Corporate Influence
Sad to watch so many analysts and economists argue that it is a "win" to allow China to continue to deploy surpluses earned from making a significant % of the US military for us 👇into US equity stakes which China...
By Luke Gromen
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Trust NCI's Spider Sense, Go Long $BNAI Tonight
$NCI never doubt spider sense 😎 Nice long bias today @IUTraders for potential $BNAI Friday night replication. https://t.co/sEPvEtmdVc
By Nathan Michaud
News•Feb 20, 2026
Traders Brace for Trump's New Tariff Plan, Possible Iran Attack and Nvidia Earnings
Wall Street is bracing for President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new 10% global tariff after the Supreme Court ruled his earlier IEEPA tariffs unlawful. The decision could spark lengthy refund litigation for importers and may give the Federal Reserve...
By CNBC – Markets
Social•Feb 20, 2026
ProShares Shifts $17B to IQMM for Cash Management
Mystery solved via Ben re the $17b in $IQMM on Day One. The call is coming from inside the house, literally, ProShares own funds are all now using IQMM now for their cash positions. Big time BYOA and not as...
By Eric Balchunas
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Historic Shift Signals Growing Market Structure Risks
Historic Dispersion From Growth To Value Rotation - some quant talk to highlight growing risks in market structure. #CTA #IRAN $NVDA https://t.co/ZcfZDnpE7l
By Samantha LaDuc
News•Feb 20, 2026
Five Forces that May Reshape the African Continent in 2026
The African Union’s February summit highlighted a packed 2026 election calendar, with more than a dozen nations heading to the polls, from Uganda and Benin to Ethiopia and South Sudan. Parallel security concerns dominate the agenda, as the DRC’s fragile...
By Atlantic Council – All Content
Social•Feb 20, 2026
MFs Adding ETF Share Classes Will Trigger Massive Drainage
Prepping for presentation I found this slide from last year, it's a bit strong but I stand by it re what will be the main impact of MFs adding on ETF share classes (which should kick off in next few...
By Eric Balchunas
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Dollar Stays King, No Signs of Dethronement
My take on the US dollar: "The DOLLAR IS KING, and it's going to REMAIN KING. It's hard to knock a king off his throne." https://t.co/txOJ9KZ8Qw
By Steve Hanke
News•Feb 20, 2026
Philippine Banks Deliver Another Banner Year
Philippine banks posted a record P403.1 billion net profit in 2025, up 3% year‑over‑year and the highest since 2008. Strong net interest income, which jumped 11% to P1.15 trillion, and a 10% rise in non‑interest income drove the earnings surge, despite a...
By Philippine Daily Inquirer – Business
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Korea Call Delivers Near‑double EWY Gains Since August
Since our bullish call on Korea last August… EWY +99.27% SPY +7.78% Money counting time. https://t.co/EKTw9HANNh
By Citrini7 (pseudonymous)
Social•Feb 20, 2026
S&P 500 Rebounds Above 6900, Tech Leads Rally
$SPX closed back above 6900 to end the week. $GOOGL $AMZN and $NFLX powered the rally, silver surged 8%, and I tackled viewer questions on $CAT entries, $MSFT Fibonacci risk, $ENPH breakout and the Hindenburg Omen. Full CHART THIS Mailbag: https://t.co/HpUIXN5kHi https://t.co/AiL2WR6RDf
By David Keller, CMT
Social•Feb 20, 2026
VanEck Launches $WARP Space ETF, Joins UFO Rivals
NEW: @vaneck_us files for a space ETF. Will have an awesome ticker -- $WARP. This will compete on some level with a handful of products like $UFO, $ARKX & $UFOD https://t.co/POFTNx77Nb
By James Seyffart
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Investors Shift to Staples Amid Mag‑7 CAP‑Ex Weakness
In my weekly markets video for clients, I highlighted how investors have gone from “7 to Staples”. Usually, growing macro risks lead to Staples leadership. This time macro isn’t the issue, but it could be due to Mag 7’s idiosyncratic...
By Michael Kantro
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Argentina's 32% Inflation Fueled by Runaway Money Growth
Argentina’s inflation comes in at a RED HOT 32.4%/yr. NO SURPRISE. AR’s money supply (M3) is growing at 38.7%/yr. That's WELL ABOVE Hanke's Golden Growth Rate of 9.8%/yr, a rate consistent with hitting its 5%/yr inflation target. INFLATION = PRES. MILEI'S ACHILLES HEEL....
By Steve Hanke
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Section 122 Tariffs Approaching Rapidly: Key Points
A couple of points on Section 122 tariffs -- as they seem to be coming quickly 1/ https://t.co/s9LF3ZMZ1q
By Brad Setser
Social•Feb 20, 2026
IMF's 2025 Report Flawed Using Outdated
This illustrates the problems with the IMF's 2025 external sector report -- for one, it uses the 2024 current account surplus as its measure, and a lot has changed since then ... 1/2 https://t.co/uBaXFvSXhW
By Brad Setser
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Even on a Log Scale, Growth Still Accelerates
You may look at this and think “meh” initially. Then you look again and realize its a log plot anddddd it’s still bending upwards… 🤯
By James Seyffart
Social•Feb 20, 2026
BMO Raises Gold Forecast to $6,500, Bull Peaks $6‑7k
The Bank of Montreal has followed my lead. It just UPGRADED its gold price forecast to $6,500/oz by year's end. I predict the GOLD BULL will PEAK at $6,000-$7,000/oz. BUY GOLD, WEAR DIAMONDS. https://t.co/69wgiprOrt
By Steve Hanke
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Tax‑savvy Investing Fuels Long‑term Wealth Growth
Being a smart investor who understands how to defer or avoid taxes builds more wealth long term.
By Coach Carson
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Silver Near 10‑Month Streak Amid $2T Liquidations
$2 trillion in forced liquidation blamed on chinese traders, margin hikes & Warsh pick, silver is 33 cents away from completing its 10th consecutive monthly candle (if it were monthend) #forex #XAUUSD #XAGUSD https://t.co/SOjpd04sAO
By Ashraf Laidi