Blog•Feb 16, 2026
Investing Blog Roundup: Maximizing Spending in Retirement
Morningstar analyst Amy Arnott released research comparing retirement‑spending strategies, highlighting which approaches maximize total lifetime consumption. The study contrasts three objectives: maximizing overall spending, boosting early‑retirement outlays, and ensuring predictable cash flow. Findings suggest flexible withdrawal rules outperform static safe‑withdrawal rates for total spending, while higher early drawdowns benefit those prioritizing early‑retirement lifestyle. The post also links to related commentary and promotes a Social Security planning book.
By Oblivious Investor
Blog•Feb 16, 2026
For the Right Investor, This Week’s 30-Year TIPS Auction Will Have Appeal
The Treasury will auction a 30‑year Treasury Inflation‑Protected Security (TIPS) this week, offering a real‑yield that could attract investors seeking long‑term inflation hedges. Analysts note that redeeming early‑year I Bonds can generate an unexpected tax liability, complicating cash‑flow planning. Recent CPI...
By TipsWatch (Treasury Inflation‑Protected Securities)
Blog•Feb 16, 2026
15 Best Websites To Sell Old Stuff
The article lists the 15 top websites for selling used items, from broad marketplaces like eBay and Facebook Marketplace to niche platforms such as The RealReal and Ruby Lane. Each site is evaluated on its strengths—global reach, local convenience, specialty...
By Just Start Investing
News•Feb 16, 2026
North America Drops 6 Rigs Week on Week
North America’s weekly rig count slipped by six to 773, with the U.S. remaining steady at 551 rigs and Canada falling to 222. In the United States, oil rigs decreased by three while gas rigs rose by three, shifting the...
By Rigzone – News
Blog•Feb 16, 2026
Trump Administration CFPB Pullback Cost Americans $19 Billion, Report Says
A Senate‑staff report estimates that the Trump administration’s scaling back of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cost U.S. consumers roughly $19 billion in lost relief. The agency’s enforcement slowdown, abandoned overdraft‑fee caps and a blocked credit‑card‑late‑fee rule account for the bulk...
By Financial Freedom Countdown
Social•Feb 16, 2026
US Growth Decouples From Jobs, Entering Uncharted Territory
Via the Financial Times: My thoughts on why US "jobless growth" may have entered uncharted territory. The decoupling of US growth from employment looks more persistent—and consequential—than the three previous episodes we've seen over the last 40 years: https://www.ft.com/content/298a38bb-4cc1-44f3-bd62-6aff25d58b94 #economy #jobs #employment #unemployment #growth...
By Mohamed El‑Erian
News•Feb 16, 2026
No Question of Ethanol Inclusion in India-US Deal: ISMA’s Deepak Ballani
India’s sugar and ethanol sectors remain outside the India‑US trade talks, with ISMA Director General Deepak Ballani confirming that ethanol is explicitly excluded and sugar export quotas have been modestly raised to 20 LT for 2025‑26. He warns that the limited quota‑based...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
News•Feb 16, 2026
Torrent Pharma, Indus Towers Among 9 Stocks that Hit 52-Week Highs & Rallied up to 20% in a Month
The benchmark Sensex jumped roughly 650 points to end the session above 83,000, sparking a broad market rally. Nine BSE 200 constituents—spanning steel, banking, telecom infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and finance—each breached their 52‑week highs, marking the strongest yearly performance for these stocks....
By The Economic Times – Markets
Social•Feb 16, 2026
Treasuries Prefer Higher Inflation Over Low Rates for Revenue
One of the under-reported stories in DM fiscal discourse is that for all the talk about how treasuries in the UK, US, France etc 'want' lower rates, they also want, and desperately, need high(er) inflation and the nominal tax revenue...
By Claus Vistesen
News•Feb 16, 2026
SPTS: January Job Cuts, Limited CPI Gives Space For Growth Mandate Focus And Cuts
State Street’s SPDR Portfolio Short Term Treasury ETF (SPTS) is gaining attention as its 1.85‑year duration aligns with a lower‑inflation environment, allowing a growth‑focused mandate. The ETF’s exposure to short‑term rate moves helps it sidestep risks tied to long‑term USD...
By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
News•Feb 16, 2026
FELC: US Market Either At AI-Disruption Risk Or Overvalued
The Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Core ETF (FELC) trades at a modest premium, 25.9× forward earnings versus the US market median of 23.6×, while mirroring the composition of megacap tech‑heavy indices. Its expense ratio exceeds that of comparable index funds,...
By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
News•Feb 16, 2026
Tract’s Fleet Data Centers Seeks $3.8bn to Fuel Nevada Build-Out
Fleet Data Centers, the development arm of Tract, announced a $3.8 billion senior secured note issuance to fund a 230 MW data center campus in Reno, Nevada. The facility, built on a 252‑acre site, is 100 percent leased to an unnamed investment‑grade tenant...
By Data Center Dynamics
Blog•Feb 16, 2026
Toyokumo Q4 & FY 2025 Results
The episode breaks down Toyokumo's Q4 and full‑year FY 2025 financial results, highlighting revenue growth, margin compression, and cash flow trends. The host evaluates whether the company's recent performance signals a genuine investment opportunity or a potential trap for retail...
By Underfollowed Stocks
Podcast•Feb 16, 2026•0 min
E632: Amazon’s Stock Is Cratering – Here’s What Happened
In this episode Dave breaks down Amazon’s near‑10% stock plunge, contrasting it with an 8% e‑commerce growth rate and record‑high AWS revenue. He examines the factors behind the dip, including aggressive 2026 capital spending and investor skepticism about AI initiatives...
By EcomCrew
News•Feb 16, 2026
India-US Trade Deal: Indian Chief Negotiator to Visit US Next Week to Finalise Legal Framework for BTA Deal
Indian chief negotiator Darpan Jain will lead a delegation to Washington next week to finalize the legal framework of the bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the United States. The interim agreement announced on Feb 7 reduces U.S. tariffs on Indian exports...
By Mint (India) – Economy
News•Feb 16, 2026
Eaglestone Management: Experience Forged in Global Infrastructure Finance
Eaglestone Management’s leadership team combines deep project‑finance banking experience with hands‑on infrastructure execution. CEO Pedro Neto brings over 30 years and involvement in more than €50 billion of global projects across energy, transport and concessions. Managing Partner Nuno Gil adds 25...
By CFI.co (Capital Finance International)
Blog•Feb 16, 2026
Iran and US Joint Oil Investment??? Poland Wants Own Nukes—Rapid Read 16 Feb 2026
The episode examines a surge in sanctions enforcement, highlighted by the US boarding the sanctioned tanker Veronica III, and Iran’s surprising proposal for joint US investments in oil, mining and aircraft. It also covers Hungary’s request to use the Adriatic...
By GeopoliticsUnplugged
News•Feb 16, 2026
From Pilots to Platforms: Nairobi Sets Out Africa's Practical AI Playbook
The Nairobi AI Forum 2026 gathered 650 delegates to move African artificial intelligence from pilots to scalable, affordable solutions. Co‑hosted by Kenya, Italy and the UNDP, the event announced 1.5 million GPU hours for 130 innovators and a €50 million Harmonic Africa...
By African Business
News•Feb 16, 2026
Higher Imports Push India’s Trade Deficit to $34.68 Billion in January
India's merchandise trade deficit widened to $34.68 billion in January 2026, driven by a sharp rise in imports to $71.24 billion, especially petroleum, gold and electronics. Export value fell to $36.56 billion, with shipments to the United States slipping month‑on‑month despite overall annual...
By Mint (India) – Economy
News•Feb 16, 2026
Idle Oil and Gas Projects Risk Losing Licenses, Bahlil Warns
Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia warned that 301 explored oil‑and‑gas areas remain idle and could have their licences revoked if operators do not commence production. He cited the long‑stalled Masela Block, managed by Japan’s Inpex, which only...
By The Jakarta Post – Business
News•Feb 16, 2026
Stocks to Buy for Short Term: Astral Among Three Shares that Axis Securities Recommends for up to 20% Upside
Axis Securities has highlighted three equities—Kirloskar Oil Engines, Blue Star and Astral—as short‑term buys, projecting up to 20% upside within the next three to four weeks. The brokerage cites a clear technical uptrend for Kirloskar Oil Engines, with higher highs...
By Mint (LiveMint) – Markets
Social•Feb 16, 2026
Asian Markets Pause for Extended CNY Holiday
Asia stocks headed for long CNY break. •Those that traded today did reasonably well, incl HK which opened half day. •Volume, not surprisingly, is light. •Most mkts will close for 2 days, China whole week. HK reopens Friday. •Japan, India...
By Azharuddin | Azha Investing
Social•Feb 16, 2026
U.S. Gas Futures Hit Four‑month Low at $3/MMBtu
U.S. GAS futures prices have retreated to the lowest for almost four months after spiking during Winter Storm Fern. Front-month futures have fallen back to just $3 per million British thermal units (the lowest since mid-October). The front month has...
By John Kemp
News•Feb 16, 2026
Broker’s Call: Ola Electric (Sell)
Emkay Global downgraded Ola Electric Mobility to Sell, slashing its target price by 60% to ₹20 from ₹50. The company posted a weak Q3, with revenue down 55% YoY and a 61% drop in unit volume to 32,000 units, pushing...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
News•Feb 16, 2026
Kyodo News Digest: Feb. 16, 2026
Japan's economy posted a modest 0.2% annualized growth in Q4 2025, its first expansion in two quarters, as consumer spending rose slightly while exports fell under U.S. tariff pressure. TEPCO began trial electricity transmission from unit 6 at the Kashiwazaki‑Kariwa nuclear...
By Kyodo News – English (All)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Analyst Highlights Focus of IEW Event
The International Energy Week (IEW) in London highlighted the clash between geopolitics and a projected global oil surplus for 2026. SEB commodities analyst Bjarne Schieldrop warned that OPEC+ will likely trim production by roughly three million barrels per day to...
By Rigzone – News
News•Feb 16, 2026
TSI: Massive 30% Dividend Raise For This Monthly Income Fund
TCW Strategic Income Fund (TSI) announced a roughly 30% increase in its monthly dividend, pushing its distribution yield to about 6.9%. The closed‑end fund trades at a 7.62% discount to net asset value and carries a Buy rating. TSI’s portfolio...
By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
News•Feb 16, 2026
Broker’s Call: Azad Engineering (Buy)
Azad Engineering reported a robust quarter, expanding margins and scaling top‑tier OEM relationships in high‑precision aerospace and turbine supply chains. The company’s order book now stands at roughly ₹6,500 crore, equivalent to 14.2 times FY25 revenue, providing strong visibility through FY28. With...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
News•Feb 16, 2026
Software Maker Dassault Systèmes Falls 8% as AI Fears Persist; Europe Markets Edge Higher
European markets edged higher after the Munich Security Conference, but software giant Dassault Systèmes slumped 8% as lingering AI skepticism dampened investor sentiment. The conference underscored Europe’s push for greater defense spending and strategic autonomy, lifting defense‑related equities. Meanwhile, NatWest kicked...
By CNBC – US Top News & Analysis
News•Feb 16, 2026
China's Russian Oil Imports to Hit New Record in February as India Cuts Back
China’s independent refiners boosted Russian oil imports to a record roughly 2.08 million barrels per day in February, overtaking the 1.7 million bpd seen in January. The surge follows India’s sharp cutback to about 1.16 million bpd, leaving China as Moscow’s top seaborne...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Abrdn Focused U.S. Small Cap Active ETF Q4 2025 Commentary
abrdn Focused U.S. Small Cap Active ETF posted gross gains in Q4 2025 but lagged the Russell 2000 benchmark. The fund sold nine positions, including Integer and Vertex, while Corcept Therapeutics dragged performance after a drug failure. Alphatec’s rally provided a...
By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
News•Feb 16, 2026
Forex Today: Japanese GDP Data Underwhelms
Japan’s Q4 GDP expanded only 0.1% YoY, well below the 0.4% consensus, nudging the economy away from a technical recession but dampening reflation hopes. The weak data erased much of the yen’s recent 3% rally sparked by the new government’s...
By DailyForex — Forex News
News•Feb 16, 2026
Nearshoring and Logistics Upgrades Position the Caribbean as a New Regional Hub
The Caribbean is repositioning as a regional supply‑chain hub as nearshoring gains traction and governments fund logistics upgrades. High logistics costs—16 to 25 percent of GDP—have spurred port expansions in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Guyana and Belize, backed by investors such as DP World...
By fDi Intelligence (FT)
Blog•Feb 16, 2026
A.CRE Jobs of the Week (Updated 2.16.2026)
The A.CRE Jobs of the Week roundup highlights new openings across leading commercial real‑estate firms, including Eastdil Secured, Blackstone, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Goldman Sachs, and Heitman. Positions range from associate‑level debt placement in London to senior portfolio‑manager roles in Hong...
By Adventures in CRE (A.CRE)
Podcast•Feb 16, 2026•27 min
02.16.26 Your Relationship With Money / Self-Employed Retirement Planning
In this episode Clark Howard explores how our money mindset shapes financial outcomes, warning against both debt-driven overspending and overly frugal regret. He outlines a balanced approach that blends disciplined saving with purposeful enjoyment, and answers listener questions about practical...
By The Clark Howard Podcast
News•Feb 16, 2026
EQS-CMS: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA: Release of a Capital Market Information
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA disclosed its weekly share‑buyback activity for 9‑13 February 2026, repurchasing 17,000 preferred shares and 18,000 ordinary shares on the XETR. The preferred‑share buyback cost €1.37 million at an average price of €80.56, while the ordinary‑share buyback cost €1.34 million...
By Business Insider – Markets Insider
News•Feb 16, 2026
Channelling the Investment Greats Drives ETF Returns for VistaShares
Former IndexIQ founder Adam Patti returns to ETFs with VistaShares, partnering with ex‑Tesla president Jon McNeill to launch thematic and income‑focused products. The firm’s first offerings include an AI infrastructure fund and a series of Target‑15 ETFs that mirror top...
By ETF Express
News•Feb 16, 2026
Govt Aims to Revive Private Investment in Highway Construction
India’s government plans to award ₹1 lakh crore of highway projects to private developers by fiscal year 2027, aiming to raise private sector participation to 25 % of highway development next year from the current low single digits. The budget allocates ₹12.2 lakh crore to...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
Social•Feb 16, 2026
GE Aerospace Eyes Explosive Asia Pacific Aviation Growth
bbaviation7 had an exclusive interview with Nakul Gupta, Vice President Sales and General Manager for Asia Pacific at GE Aerospace, where he shares what’s driving the rapid growth of aviation across the region from his perspective. We talk about how his...
By Bilqis Bahari
Social•Feb 16, 2026
Dollar Gains Strength Over G10 Amid Low FX Turnover
In subdued foreign exchange turnover, the dollar enjoys a firmer bias against most G10 currencies amid on broadly consolidative tone. https://t.co/cyTShaySWO
By Marc Chandler
Blog•Feb 16, 2026
Gold Daily Call for February 16th, 2026
In this episode Florian Grummes provides a technical outlook for gold, highlighting a sideways market with key resistance levels at 5012‑5126 and support zones from 5000 down to 4907. He notes the lack of clear directional bias due to closed...
By Midas Touch Consulting
Social•Feb 16, 2026
Euro Holds 1.1850 Amid 1.3bn Options Expiry
Note that there are 1.3 bln euro options at $1.1850 that expire today. The $euro just tested the strike and it held.
By Marc Chandler
Social•Feb 16, 2026
Prepare Today, Win This Week's Trades
Markets closed today… which means PERFECT time to prepare and talk about the week ahead The traders who win this week are already preparing today. ⏰ Join us LIVE at 8:45AM ET Learn. Prepare. Trade. Because the market rewards the prepared 👇 https://t.co/m6ZWYcjupv
By Kathy Lien
Social•Feb 16, 2026
Bobby Jain Launches $6B Multi‑strat Amid Portfolio Shift
Hedge fund portfolios are being shaped by the shift from banks, multi-manager scale, and public/private convergence. Bobby Jain (CEO/CIO, Jain Global) on launching a $6B multi-strat, talent & risk management, and portfolio construction. https://t.co/BfZsVcl2vY With thanks to @AlphaSenseInc, @MorningstarInc, and Ridgeline.
By Ted Seides
Social•Feb 16, 2026
Grainger Buy: Population Growth Fuels Dividend Upside
BOUGHT £3000 worth of #GRI Grainger at 192p for my Income Portfolio. Already held some and doubled the position. Play on population growth and lack of house building. ShareScope showing fwd Dividend Yield 4.6% rising to 4.9%.... DYOR
By WheelieDealer
Social•Feb 16, 2026
FX Steadies as JPY Slips on Weak Data
US and China's mainland markets are closed today. The FX market is calmer and most G10 currencies are little changed. $JPY is the notable exception as disappointing data weighs on it. See https://t.co/cyTShaySWO https://t.co/ZB9uMP7xUC
By Marc Chandler
Social•Feb 16, 2026
Oil Markets Now Price in Constant Tail‑risk
“Brent drops to $60 if Iran tension fades,” says SEB’s Bjarne Schieldrop. Sure — until the next mini-shock. That’s the point: this isn’t anomaly anymore It’s the baseline. Oil trades on recurring tail risk at the margin. https://t.co/qqfYS0QUG9 #oil #Brent #OPEC #Iran #geopolitics...
By Art Berman Blog
Social•Feb 16, 2026
Chamath's SPACs Crash: All Lose Over 90%
Meanwhile Chamath Palihapitiya’s SPAC track record - Chamath became the face of the SPAC boom through his Social Capital Hedosophia deals. Their performance since? • $SPCE: −95% • $OPEN: −98% • $CLOV: −90% • $SOFI: −45% • $AKLI: −95% •...
By Doug Kass
Social•Feb 16, 2026
CREI Acquires Family Office Portfolio Amid Quiet Day
Another light news day. #CREI done a useful acquisition of a Family Office portfolio. Apart from that not much going on (I don't hold CREI).
By WheelieDealer
Social•Feb 16, 2026
BKS's Mixed Results May Drive Valuation Lower
#BKS Update mixed really. Lots of positive stuff but Cash down and H1 Revenue light. The high p/e it used to sit on is 'normalising'. Lot to like but perhaps it can go lower. I don't hold.
By WheelieDealer