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Trade the Range Now, Skip Breakout Expectations
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Trade the Range Now, Skip Breakout Expectations

📺 STOP WAITING FOR THE BREAKOUT, TRADE THE RANGE FOR NOW Get today's newsletter: https://t.co/Rqp84Wg39F My core message to everyone today: stop expecting big follow-through and start trading the range that’s actually in front of you. That’s the environment right now: quick pushes,...

By Scott Redler
Pernod Ricard’s First-Half Sales Slip Limited by Improved Second Quarter
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Pernod Ricard’s First-Half Sales Slip Limited by Improved Second Quarter

Pernod Ricard reported a first‑half sales decline across all five priority markets, with profits pressured by foreign‑exchange volatility and higher costs. The second quarter showed a modest rebound, helped by stronger demand in India and duty‑free channels. The group reaffirmed its...

By BusinessLIVE
China’s Military Purges Won’t Change Its Taiwan Calculus
NewsFeb 19, 2026

China’s Military Purges Won’t Change Its Taiwan Calculus

China’s recent military purges of senior PLA officers, including CMC Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia and member Liu Zhenli, are framed as anti‑corruption and ideological discipline measures. While the removals may temporarily affect command cohesion, the article argues they do not...

By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
CySEC Withdraws License of OBR Investments
NewsFeb 19, 2026

CySEC Withdraws License of OBR Investments

Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced the withdrawal of the Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) licence for OBR Investments Ltd. The decision was taken at a CySEC meeting on 9 February 2026 and is grounded in Section 8(1)(a) of the 2017...

By FX News Group
UCITS Strategies Regaining Traction with Europe’s Wealthy
NewsFeb 19, 2026

UCITS Strategies Regaining Traction with Europe’s Wealthy

European high‑net‑worth investors are gravitating back to alternative UCITS funds, a liquid hedge‑fund‑style vehicle, as assets under management rose 22% to $287 billion in 2025. The sector logged four consecutive quarters of inflows, the longest streak in four years, driven by...

By Hedgeweek
IMO NZF Would Send Stable Demand Signal for Zero-Emission Fuels
NewsFeb 19, 2026

IMO NZF Would Send Stable Demand Signal for Zero-Emission Fuels

A new UCL Shipping and Oceans Research Group report evaluates three IMO Net Zero Framework (NZF) scenarios and finds that only the framework "as‑is" delivers a credible, stable demand signal for scalable zero‑emission fuels. The analysis warns that removing the...

By Seatrade Maritime
Klarna Delivers $1bn Quarter but Shareholder Returns Take Beating
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Klarna Delivers $1bn Quarter but Shareholder Returns Take Beating

Klarna posted a record fourth‑quarter revenue of just under $1 billion, a 38% year‑on‑year rise, while gross merchandise volume hit $38.7 billion, up 32%. Active customers grew to 118 million, and the firm continued its push to become a full‑service bank. Despite the...

By City A.M. — Economics
China’s Hidden Subsidies Dwarf IMF’s 4% Estimate
SocialFeb 19, 2026

China’s Hidden Subsidies Dwarf IMF’s 4% Estimate

FT: “The IMF estimated that China spends about 4 per cent of its GDP subsidising companies in critical sectors, and said it should reduce that by 2 percentage points in the medium term.” This is a start, of course, but just...

By Michael Pettis
Physical Commodities Surge, Challenging Digital Dominance Decade
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Physical Commodities Surge, Challenging Digital Dominance Decade

CLANCs = Copper, Lithium, Aluminum, Nickel, Cobalt. Copper ripped 30% in Jan, then erased ~1/3 — still ~+20% YTD. Secular shortage story → oversupply in days as inventories hit multi-year highs. For decades, digital dominated physical. The physical world is back with a...

By Joshua Packwood
Senate Democrats Threaten Paramount-Warner Probe
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Senate Democrats Threaten Paramount-Warner Probe

Senate Democrats are intensifying pressure on Paramount CEO David Ellison after he refused an in‑person antitrust hearing on the proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The senators, led by Chuck Schumer and Cory Booker, accused Ellison of a "pattern of...

By Semafor – Business
HEI Vs. HELOC Over 10 Years: Which Costs More?
BlogFeb 19, 2026

HEI Vs. HELOC Over 10 Years: Which Costs More?

The article compares home equity investments (HEIs) with traditional home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) over a ten‑year horizon, showing how each product’s cost structure reacts to home‑price appreciation. While a HELOC accrues interest on the borrowed balance, an HEI...

By The Mortgage Reports
Vedanta Trades at Discount to Peers; Well Placed to Benefit From Strong Aluminium Prices, Says Kotak Securities
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Vedanta Trades at Discount to Peers; Well Placed to Benefit From Strong Aluminium Prices, Says Kotak Securities

Vedanta Ltd. is trading at a discount to its aluminium peers, and Kotak Securities believes the company is well positioned to benefit from a strong aluminium price environment. Aluminium prices slipped to $3,030 per tonne, pressured by a firmer US...

By Mint (LiveMint) – Markets
Six LNG Vessels to Sport GTT’s Tank Design
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Six LNG Vessels to Sport GTT’s Tank Design

Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) secured tank‑design contracts for six new LNG carriers, four for Shandong Marine Energy via Jiangnan shipyard and two for Samsung Heavy Industries. Each vessel will carry roughly 174‑175,000 cubic metres of LNG using GTT’s Mark III Flex membrane...

By Offshore Energy
Amazon Surpasses Walmart in Annual Revenue for the First Time
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Amazon Surpasses Walmart in Annual Revenue for the First Time

Amazon reported $716.9 billion in 2025 revenue, overtaking Walmart's $713.2 billion for the first time. The shift ends Walmart's 13‑year streak as Fortune's top‑revenue company and highlights Amazon's transformation into a tech‑services powerhouse. Growth is now driven by Amazon Web Services, advertising...

By Modern Retail
Russia Executes First Triple LNG Ship-to-Ship With Simultaneous Transfers From Yamal and Arctic LNG 2
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Russia Executes First Triple LNG Ship-to-Ship With Simultaneous Transfers From Yamal and Arctic LNG 2

Russia performed its first triple LNG ship‑to‑ship (STS) transfer in Arctic waters, linking two Arctic LNG 2 cargos and one Yamal LNG cargo to conventional tankers. The operation took place in the Murmansk region, using the Saam floating storage unit for two...

By gCaptain
Simple, Low‑cost ETFs Outpace Fancy Strategies
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Simple, Low‑cost ETFs Outpace Fancy Strategies

I'll say it 1,000 times... Simple > complicated. A few low-cost ETFs, consistent contributions, and patience beat most “fancy” strategies. Boring plans quietly build six-figure accounts.

By Cade Invests
Kenya Drops Plan to Privatise Ports Agency
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Kenya Drops Plan to Privatise Ports Agency

Kenya has abandoned its plan to privatise the Kenya Ports Authority, converting the agency into a publicly listed company under the Government Owned Enterprises (GOE) Act. The new law forces state‑owned entities with majority government ownership to operate on commercial,...

By The East African
Accor EBITDA Beats Forecasts as RevPAR Rises 4.2%
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Accor EBITDA Beats Forecasts as RevPAR Rises 4.2%

Accor posted a 4.2% rise in RevPAR for FY 2025, driving recurring EBITDA to €1.20 bn – a 13.3% increase at constant currency that beat its 11‑12% outlook. Revenue grew 4.5% to €5.6 bn, led by a 9.8% jump in the luxury...

By Hotel Owner (UK)
Mixed Currency Moves Amid Rising Iran War Risk
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Mixed Currency Moves Amid Rising Iran War Risk

Hello Traders 📉 Stock futures🔻Iran war risk grows, Russia complains about Cuba oil blockade 🇺🇸 USD 🔄 mixed ahead of jobless claims, Philly Fed & trade 🇪🇺 EUR 🔻 despite stronger current account 🇨🇦 CAD ⬆️ supported by higher oil prices 🇬🇧 GBP 🔻 slides...

By Kathy Lien
German Car Manufacturing Sector Power Demand Could Fall
NewsFeb 19, 2026

German Car Manufacturing Sector Power Demand Could Fall

Germany’s passenger‑vehicle manufacturing sector is set to see a drop in electricity consumption as overall car output declines, VDA chief economist Manuel Kallweit warned. Power use fell to 12.86 TWh in 2024, about 2.8% of national electricity, and is projected to...

By Argus Media – News & analysis
Embraer and Mahindra Eye India MRO Hub if C-390 Wins IAF Contract
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Embraer and Mahindra Eye India MRO Hub if C-390 Wins IAF Contract

Embraer and India’s Mahindra Group announced a joint plan to establish a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility for the C‑390 Millennium, contingent on the aircraft winning the Indian Air Force’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) contract. The two firms have...

By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
The Bias of Hedging on Implied Delta
BlogFeb 19, 2026

The Bias of Hedging on Implied Delta

In this episode the host dives into the often‑overlooked importance of delta, arguing that "delta is god" and exploring how mis‑estimating implied volatility when delta‑hedging can bias P&L. Three lenses are offered: a pure quant perspective, a trader‑focused quant view,...

By Moontower
Macquarie Flags ESOP Costs, Revenue Concentration Concerns over PhonePe IPO
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Macquarie Flags ESOP Costs, Revenue Concentration Concerns over PhonePe IPO

Macquarie has highlighted two key risks in PhonePe’s upcoming IPO: elevated Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) expenses that compress EBITDA margins, and a heavy reliance on a few revenue streams that could be hit by regulatory shifts. The broker estimates...

By Mint (LiveMint) – Markets
Stay Cautious on Retail, Long Amazon, Short Walmart, Costco
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Stay Cautious on Retail, Long Amazon, Short Walmart, Costco

(In contrast to the bullish view expressed yesterday on the Fin TV show - see SLINK's confident consumer outlook on @cnbc), we remain cautious on the consumer. This week we put on a three way pairs trade - long $AMZN/Short $COST...

By Doug Kass
China’s Growth Model Shift Faces Deep Structural Hurdles
SocialFeb 19, 2026

China’s Growth Model Shift Faces Deep Structural Hurdles

Now that there is a consensus on what has caused the imbalances and why they are so damaging to China and to the global economy, we have to begin to understand just why it will be so difficult for China...

By Michael Pettis
Bank Indonesia Keeps Rates Steady, as Rupiah Weakness Threatens to Delay Easing
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Bank Indonesia Keeps Rates Steady, as Rupiah Weakness Threatens to Delay Easing

Bank Indonesia left its policy rate unchanged at 4.75% as the rupiah continued to weaken amid fiscal‑sustainability concerns and volatile investor sentiment. Moody’s downgraded Indonesia’s credit outlook to negative, reflecting uncertainty over policy direction and transparency. Real‑rate differentials with the...

By ING — THINK Economics
Upcoming Earnings Spotlight: Rolls‑Royce, HSBC, Nvidia
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Upcoming Earnings Spotlight: Rolls‑Royce, HSBC, Nvidia

Plenty to talk about on today's podcast with @MrMBrown including Rolls-Royce, HSBC and Nvidia set to report as February draws to a close https://t.co/gqZEqamM2t

By Michael Hewson
Dollar Climbs vs G10, Stays Weak vs EM
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Dollar Climbs vs G10, Stays Weak vs EM

The Dollar is up sharply in recent days. But this rise is only happening versus the G10 (blue). The Dollar remains near its recent lows versus EM (black) and that's what you want to watch for future Dollar direction. We're...

By Robin Brooks
An Update to the Update of One of My Favorite Energy Credits
BlogFeb 19, 2026

An Update to the Update of One of My Favorite Energy Credits

The episode revisits the author’s earlier research reports from October and December 2025 on a leading natural‑gas utility, reaffirming its investment thesis built on ultra‑low leverage, a management team focused on debt reduction, high‑quality assets, and accelerating free cash flow....

By Fixed Income Beacon
North America Leads Dollar Decline, Europe Holds Firm
SocialFeb 19, 2026

North America Leads Dollar Decline, Europe Holds Firm

FX Market Awaits North American Leadership: The North American market took the dollar lower on Tuesday, and there was little follow through selling. Yesterday, the dollar as bid in North America and rather than resist, European more than Asia Pacific…...

By Marc Chandler
Live: Team Picks Hershey Stock, Reviews Toilet Paper
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Live: Team Picks Hershey Stock, Reviews Toilet Paper

We're LIVE with my accountable teammates - kicking things off with a BUY Hershey $HSY rundown by Biolsi @Hedgeye_Staples , also analyzing toilet paper

By Keith McCullough
Kimmeridge-Mubadala JV to Acquire SM Galvan Ranch in Texas
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Kimmeridge-Mubadala JV to Acquire SM Galvan Ranch in Texas

Mubadala and Kimmeridge’s joint venture Caturus will buy SM Energy’s Galvan Ranch for $950 million, adding 250 MMcfed production from 260 wells. Post‑deal, pro‑forma net output rises to about 950 MMcfed. The acquisition gives Caturus over 275,000 net acres across the Gulf Coast...

By Rigzone – News
Berkshire's Apple Sale to NYT Sparks Sell Recommendation
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Berkshire's Apple Sale to NYT Sparks Sell Recommendation

How much confidence do you have in $BRK.B now that it sells its Apple stock to buy the New York Times? For me, it is time to sell Berkshire https://t.co/YR01TZTPdL

By Peter Brandt
Record AD Line, Yet Bears Outnumber Bulls Since Thanksgiving
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Record AD Line, Yet Bears Outnumber Bulls Since Thanksgiving

Despite the NYSE Advance-Decline line hitting new all-time highs again yesterday, the American Association of Individual Investors reported this morning that there are actually more bears the bulls for the first time since Thanksgiving. What do you think they're so...

By J.C. Parets, CMT
Markets Signalling a Broader Base for Upside; Positive on Financials, Says Devarsh Vakil of HDFC Securities
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Markets Signalling a Broader Base for Upside; Positive on Financials, Says Devarsh Vakil of HDFC Securities

Devarsh Vakil, head of prime research at HDFC Securities, says Indian equities are showing a broader base for upside after rebounding from the February 2, 2026 lows. He highlights resilient corporate earnings and a particularly positive outlook for financial stocks....

By Mint (LiveMint) – Markets
Equity Futures Slip, Yields Rise Slightly Ahead of Jobless Claims
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Equity Futures Slip, Yields Rise Slightly Ahead of Jobless Claims

Thursday: Equity futures lower, treasury yields edge higher by 1-2 bps and dollar steady. Jobless claims in focus today.

By Kathy Jones
China's Auto Export Surge Hits EU Markets, Tariffs Powerless
SocialFeb 19, 2026

China's Auto Export Surge Hits EU Markets, Tariffs Powerless

China's auto exports went vertical in Dec. '25. All those cars go to EM (red), not the G10 (blue). That complicates EU efforts to protect its car makers. China's export surge is decimating EU export markets. There's not much EU...

By Robin Brooks
25 Rigs Out of Borr Drilling’s 29-Strong Fleet Either on Hire or with Jobs Lined Up
NewsFeb 19, 2026

25 Rigs Out of Borr Drilling’s 29-Strong Fleet Either on Hire or with Jobs Lined Up

Borr Drilling now has 25 of its 29 jack‑up rigs either under bareboat charter or with confirmed jobs, covering regions from Southeast Asia to the Americas. The firm’s day‑rate equivalent backlog grew to $1.2 billion, reflecting more than 1,150 contracted days....

By Offshore Energy
INSM Projects 2026 Brinsupri Sales Minimum $1B
SocialFeb 19, 2026

INSM Projects 2026 Brinsupri Sales Minimum $1B

$INSM guides to 2026 Brinsupri sales of "at least $1B" in line with consensus. https://t.co/o7JhPKU3m1

By Adam Feuerstein
Walmart's Earnings Slide Mirrors Modern Retail Reality
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Walmart's Earnings Slide Mirrors Modern Retail Reality

You've got the same-day delivery guy with the influencer POV phone setup. The Walmart earnings presentation cover slide is a snapshot of the state of retail https://t.co/71SdhBOqeq

By Sam Ro
The Peasant Threat: Xi Jinping’s Mandate in Peril
BlogFeb 19, 2026

The Peasant Threat: Xi Jinping’s Mandate in Peril

The episode examines how China’s historic social contract—economic prosperity and stability in exchange for political passivity—has begun to unravel, especially as the middle class faces a real‑estate crisis and young graduates confront stagnant wages. It links the ancient "Mandate of...

By China Business Spotlight
Retail Private Credit Set to Reach Trillions, Threaten Industry
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Retail Private Credit Set to Reach Trillions, Threaten Industry

The volume of retail-focused private credit funds has ballooned over the last few years, and is expected to grow to trillions of dollars of assets in that next few years. This points to why this could challenge the broader industry:...

By Lisa Abramowicz
Retail Investors Dump $8.3B, Near‑Historic Outflows
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Retail Investors Dump $8.3B, Near‑Historic Outflows

BofA Clients Sold Stocks at Near-Historic Levels via Bbrg: “Clients dumped US equities last week, with outflows reaching near-historic levels.” “Outflows were the *third highest* since records began in 2008.” [$8.3 Billion] *Who will be right: Retail/HFs or Institutions?

By MacroCharts
CRISPR Therapeutics Gains After Earnings as Pipeline Hope Grows
NewsFeb 19, 2026

CRISPR Therapeutics Gains After Earnings as Pipeline Hope Grows

CRISPR Therapeutics shares rose over 12% after reporting Q4 2025 earnings that showed a larger‑than‑expected loss and minimal recognized revenue. The company’s flagship therapy CASGEVY generated $54 million in sales, but under its revenue‑sharing deal with Vertex only $0.86 million was recorded. CRISPR...

By MarketBeat – News
Belgian Dentists Shift Half Pension to Private Credit
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Belgian Dentists Shift Half Pension to Private Credit

Belgian dentists recently allocating 50% of their pension pot to private credit after volatility has come down a notch. https://t.co/vOglUU153U

By Claus Vistesen
Uganda Overtakes Rwanda, Tanzania in Startup Funding
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Uganda Overtakes Rwanda, Tanzania in Startup Funding

Uganda attracted $30 million in venture capital in 2025, surpassing Rwanda ($12 million) and Tanzania ($5 million). The number of Ugandan deals doubled to 22, marking a seven‑fold increase from the previous year. Local financing from Uganda Development Bank and supportive tax incentives...

By The East African
US ETF Launches From 12th to 19th February, 2026
NewsFeb 19, 2026

US ETF Launches From 12th to 19th February, 2026

Between February 12 and 19, 2026, U.S. exchanges saw a flurry of 25 new exchange‑traded funds covering a wide range of sectors and strategies. Highlights include the first share‑class offering from F/m Investments, Simplify’s DBi CTA Managed Futures Index ETF,...

By ETF Express
Steve Cohen's Hedge Fund Delivers $3.4B Payday, 2025 Top
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Steve Cohen's Hedge Fund Delivers $3.4B Payday, 2025 Top

Mets owner Steve Cohen got a $3.4 billion payday from his hedge fund last year. Here are the top earners in 2025: https://t.co/ZRuqldhcBZ https://t.co/p6eqszYRZM

By Nishant Kumar
EU Gas Storage at 32%—Second Lowest Since 2011
SocialFeb 19, 2026

EU Gas Storage at 32%—Second Lowest Since 2011

EU GAS STORAGE facilities are now less than one-third full, with more than a month of the winter heating season probably still ahead. Storage facilities were on average 32.5% full on February 17, the second lowest seasonal fill in records...

By John Kemp