Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Antimony Price Spike Puts Critical Mineral in Spotlight as Jim Atkinson Advances Antimony Resources’ Bald Hill Project
Antimony Resources Corp. is accelerating development of its Bald Hill project after a serendipitous discovery of the Marcus Zone, a new stibnite‑rich mineralized area. The metal’s price has rocketed from roughly $12,000 to $60,000 per metric ton, driven by defense demand and China’s export curbs. The company plans six shallow drill holes and a 10,000‑meter definition program to support a resource estimate and a permit application by late 2026. CEO Jim Atkinson, a former antimony mine operator, emphasizes rapid timelines and stakeholder engagement to secure North American supply.
By Jack Lifton @ InvestorNews (Critical Minerals & Rare Earths)
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and S&P 1500 Breadth Models – Yields Spreads – Fed Policy
The TrendInvestorPro page titled “S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and S&P 1500 Breadth Models – Yields Spreads – Fed Policy” is restricted to subscribers, offering no publicly available data or analysis. The site prompts users to log in or join, indicating...
By TrendInvestorPro (Blog)
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
A Very Sensible Conclusion
The author admits that holding two individual stocks consumes disproportionate mental energy despite representing less than 0.1% of total wealth. He notes strong recent returns—55% and 35% over the past year—but recognizes that fear of missing out and loss aversion...
By Humbledollar
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Secret Talks to Promote Regime Change in Cuba; Open Attempts to Prevent Regime Change in Peru
The episode examines covert U.S. diplomatic efforts to engineer regime change in Cuba, highlighted by secret talks between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Raul Castro’s grandson, alongside open U.S. moves to block regime change in Peru. It questions the viability...
By Latin America Risk Report
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Four Buildings in Norwalk, CT’s Merritt 7 Corporate Park Sold – Announced in January 2026, Ushering in a New Era
In January 2026 Argent Ventures purchased four Class A office buildings at Merritt 7 in Norwalk, Connecticut, comprising roughly 945,000 square feet for $58.5 million. The portfolio was sold by a joint venture of the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System...
By The Broker List – Blog
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Intel: Fiscal 4Q25 and FY25 Financial Results
Intel reported FY 2025 revenue of $52.9 billion, essentially flat year‑over‑year, while Q4 revenue slipped 4% to $13.7 billion. GAAP earnings per share were a loss of $0.12 in the quarter, but non‑GAAP EPS turned positive at $0.15, and full‑year GAAP EPS remained...
By StorageNewsletter
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Egypt LNG Supply Shaped by Israel–Egypt Gas Interdependence
Egypt’s LNG export volumes are increasingly tied to domestic power demand and Israeli pipeline imports, according to Cedigaz analysis. Israel’s offshore gas surplus now flows to Egypt, stabilizing its electricity system but leaving LNG output dependent on residual gas. Fluctuations...
By Global LNG Hub
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
The Eternity of Intelligent Investment
Benjamin Graham taught that investing success hinges on a proper psychological attitude, famously quoting Spinoza’s “sub specie aeternitatis” to stress an eternal perspective. The lesson, recalled by his disciple Marshall Weinberg, urges investors to detach from daily market noise and...
By Kingswell
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Home Maintenance Rules for Home Equity Agreements (HEAs)
Home equity agreements (HEAs) let homeowners access cash while retaining title, but they impose strict maintenance obligations. The provider’s profit hinges on the property’s future value, so owners must handle repairs, insurance, taxes, and any major renovations. Failure to meet...
By The Mortgage Reports
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
New York City Mayor Mamdani Eyes 9.5% Property Tax Hike that Could Affect Middle-Class Residents
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a $127 billion preliminary budget that includes a 9.5% property‑tax increase to address a projected $5.4 billion shortfall. The hike would affect over 3 million residential units and more than 100 000 commercial buildings and can be...
By Financial Freedom Countdown
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Russian Drilling Falls in 2H25 – What Does It Mean?
The episode examines the sharp decline in Russian oil and gas drilling in the second half of 2025, with total meters drilled falling 3.4% year‑over‑year and the share of horizontal wells dropping from 67.8% to 59.3%. It links the slowdown...
By EMOGCP – Russian Oil & Gas Monitor
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
The Battle for Mexico's Mobile Phone Future
The episode examines the pivotal crossroads facing Mexico's mobile telecom sector, focusing on three possible futures: AT&T's exit as the second-largest operator, its retention driven by 5G opportunities, or the rise of a new market challenger. Experts analyze the strategic...
By The Mexico Political Economist
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Asia Daily: February 18, 2026
The episode reviews key developments across Asia, highlighting China's 2026 economic agenda focused on domestic demand and tech self‑reliance, U.S. accusations of a secret Chinese nuclear test, and the PLA's push to overhaul English training. It also covers political shifts...
By The Asia Cable
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Single-Family Vs. Multifamily Rentals: Which Is the Best First Rental?
The BiggerPockets podcast dissected entry‑level rental strategies, recommending small multifamily (2‑4 units) for stronger cash flow but noting price constraints may make a quality single‑family more realistic. It outlined a transparent, data‑driven approach to raising an inherited tenant’s rent, emphasizing...
By BiggerPockets (Blog)
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Dispersion Trade ‘Cash-In’ Risks Index Vol Spike
A historic surge in dispersion across large‑cap U.S. equities has pushed the one‑month change in average S&P 500 constituent values to unprecedented levels. The spike stems from a confluence of early‑year sector rotation, the AI disruption theme, and divergent earnings outcomes....
By Heisenberg Report
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
S&P 500 Concentration: The Scare Story That's Costing Investors Money
New research by Mark Kritzman and David Turkington shows that despite recent headlines about the S&P 500’s rising concentration, the index’s current concentration is within historical norms. Using almost a century of data, they find that strategies that reduced equity exposure...
By The Evidence‑Based Investor (TEBI)
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
The Market Brief
The episode reviews the latest market dynamics, highlighting the impact of the FOMC meeting minutes and ongoing liquidity constraints that are driving sharp intraday swings. It notes a shift from AI‑driven equity rallies to caution, as investors weigh disruption risks...
By QuantVue – The Market Brief
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
How To Teach Kids About Budgeting Money
JustStartInvesting’s guide breaks down twelve practical steps for teaching kids budgeting, beginning with simple money basics and the needs‑versus‑wants concept. It recommends using a regular allowance as a hands‑on budgeting tool, encouraging early saving, and creating clear spending categories. The...
By Just Start Investing
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
2025 Rates ETD Exchange and CCP Competition
In 2025 the rates ETD market saw genuine competition only in EUR and JPY money‑market futures, while other currency‑product combos remain largely monopolised by a single CCP. Eurex lifted its share to 14.7% of EUR MM futures, taking volume from...
By Clarus Financial Technology
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Heads Up: US Treasury to Release TIC Data Later Today
The US Treasury will publish its latest International Capital (TIC) data, showing foreign investors holding a record $9.36 trillion of Treasury securities. China’s holdings slipped to roughly $683 billion, the lowest level since 2008, while Japan remains the top holder with about...
By investingLive – Asia-Pacific News Wrap
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Climate-Focused Credit Specialist Returns to AP4
Ulf Erlandsson is returning to Sweden’s Fourth National Pension Fund (AP4) as Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager for liquid credit, after nearly a decade on the hedge‑fund side. He founded the Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute, a climate‑focused research nonprofit, and...
By HedgeNordic
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
The Really Long Game
Vishal Niveshak announces his new book *The Long Game*, now available for pre‑order with shipping slated for the end of February 2026. The work distills lessons from 30 seasoned investors on cultivating patience, resisting short‑term market noise, and building a...
By Safal Niveshak
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Gold Daily Call for February 18th, 2026
In this episode Florian Grummes reviews the gold market’s sideways action around the $100 per ounce level as Asian markets, especially China, celebrate the New Year. He highlights the volatility within the range, noting that while price swings are frequent,...
By Midas Touch Consulting
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Elliott Wave Update of USDCAD – February 18th, 2026
USDCAD is climbing as Canada’s latest inflation data came in below expectations, reviving expectations of further Bank of Canada rate cuts. The softer CPI reading narrows the interest‑rate gap with the United States, making the U.S. dollar more attractive and...
By EWM Interactive – Forex
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Elliott Wave Update of USDJPY – February 18th, 2026
USD/JPY edged higher this week as traders anticipate the Bank of Japan’s continued policy normalization. The pair’s modest rise reflects expectations of incremental BOJ rate hikes and a narrowing US‑Japan interest‑rate gap. An Elliott Wave update highlights a key resistance...
By EWM Interactive – Forex
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Elliott Wave Update of EURUSD – February 18th, 2026
The EUR/USD pair slipped modestly this week as markets anticipate Friday's core PCE inflation report. Traders are closely watching the hourly chart, which now displays a nascent corrective Elliott Wave formation. The update suggests the pair could test near‑term support...
By EWM Interactive – Forex
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Gold Buying Prices in Zimbabwe per Gram/ Ounce, 18 February 2026
Fidelity Gold Refinery published its official gold buying rates for 18 February 2026. Prices are quoted in US dollars per gram and per troy ounce, ranging from $148.79/gram ($4,627.89/oz) for 90%+ purity to $141.70/gram ($4,407.37/oz) for 5‑10 g samples. The fire‑assay cash price...
By Mining Zimbabwe – Analysis & Features
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Markets Don't Care About the Middle East
The episode explains why global financial markets largely ignore Middle‑East geopolitical turmoil, despite oil price spikes of about 10% this year. It argues that diversified oil production outside the region and modest growth forecasts mean investors see limited macro‑economic impact...
By Leading Thoughts: Geopolitics, Economics & Markets
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Record Growth of Fund of Funds: Why Multi-Manager Platforms Are Staging a Comeback:
Funds of funds (FoFs) are witnessing a record surge in capital inflows for 2025‑2026, spanning hedge funds, private equity, private credit and hybrid alternatives. The revival is driven by heightened market volatility, lower correlations and the need for diversified, actively...
By HedgeCo.net – Blogs
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
The Rise of SMAs and Semi-Liquid Funds Marks a Structural Shift in Alternative Investing:
Separately managed accounts (SMAs) and semi‑liquid funds are rapidly overtaking traditional blind‑pool structures as the preferred channels for private‑market allocations. SMAs provide institutional‑level transparency, tax efficiency and customizable risk profiles, while advances in reporting technology make them scalable beyond ultra‑wealthy...
By HedgeCo.net – Blogs
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Introducing Multipliers: An A.CRE Podcast + Episode 1: Mario Kart Speed Boosts
A.CRE has launched a new weekly podcast called Multipliers, aimed at exploring the habits, frameworks, technology and relationships that compound personal and professional output. The inaugural episode, “Life’s Mario Kart Speed Boosts,” uses a racing metaphor to discuss how leverage,...
By Adventures in CRE (A.CRE)
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
The Great Valuation Rotation Of The Roaring 2020s
Since the pandemic, large‑cap stocks have outpaced mid‑ and small‑cap peers, but that dynamic shifted late last year as investors flagged riskier earnings and stretched valuations for the S&P 500. Meanwhile, SMidCap earnings have begun to climb while their valuations...
By Yardeni QuickTakes
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
This Week’s Deep-Value Landscape: Acquirer’s Multiple Large-Cap Screen
The episode reviews the Acquirer’s Multiple® Large‑Cap screen, highlighting that capital‑intensive cyclicals, discounted financials, and legacy industrials are trading far below the cash they generate. Energy giants like Equinor and Petrobras, financials such as Synchrony and BNY Mellon, and steel producer...
By The Acquirer’s Multiple (Blog)
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
Wall Street Wants to Bring Election Bets Into Brokerage Accounts – Bloomberg
Roundhill Investments has filed a request with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch six exchange‑traded funds that let investors wager on U.S. election outcomes. Each ETF would hold binary event contracts that settle at either $1 or $0,...
By Securities Docket
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
Lawrence Wong’s Words, Heard in Stereo
The episode examines Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s remarks on Japan’s growing regional role and the backlash they provoked in China, set against escalating China‑Japan tensions and a recent diplomatic spat at the Munich Security Conference. It highlights how surveys...
By Pekingnology
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
Sandawana Production to More Than Double as Mutapa Energy Unveils US$250 Million Concentrator, US$36 Million Infrastructure Drive
Mutapa Energy’s Sandawana lithium mine will more than double its concentrate output to 162,000 tonnes in FY2026, a 122% increase over the prior year. The company has secured US$250 million to build a new concentrator plant, with construction slated to start...
By Mining Zimbabwe – Analysis & Features
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
The Economy Is Splitting in Two: How to Trade the Rotation
The episode explains how the U.S. economy is diverging into two distinct regimes—one of robust growth and inflation resilience, the other of slowing activity and tighter monetary policy—and how this split is driving market rotations. It outlines the macro drivers...
By Capital Flows Research
Blog•Feb 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...
By Mortgage News Daily – MBS Live Commentary
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes – Podcast – Episode 331
In Episode 331 of Hedge Fund Tips, host Tom Hayes examines how trading volume can trigger sharp market moves, referencing the recent "Volume Opens the Floodgates" research. The discussion highlights that spikes in volume often precede sentiment shifts, creating entry...
By Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
Consus Ag Consulting Afternoon Wrap Up
The episode reviews the mixed performance of corn, soybeans, and wheat, highlighting soybean support from Argentine crop stress and strong soy oil contracts, while noting Brazil's advancing harvest and modest quality concerns. It discusses the ongoing acreage debate, with USDA...
By Grains in Context
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call Recaps: Fluor (FLR)
Fluor Corp reported Q4 2025 earnings, noting weaker‑than‑expected EPS and revenue but saw its stock jump up to 7% on the call. Management indicated that client hesitation is easing and projected 2026 new awards to be significantly higher than the...
By Bespoke Investment Group – Think B.I.G. Blog
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
More Mortgage Competition Could Mean Better Rates for Buyers
Federal regulators are considering easing mortgage‑related capital rules, which could entice large banks to re‑enter the mortgage market in force. After the 2008 crisis, banks’ share of origination fell from about 60% to 35% while non‑bank lenders filled the gap....
By The Mortgage Reports
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call Recaps: Builders FirstSource (BLDR)
Builders FirstSource (BLDR) reported a disappointing Q4 2025, with sales down 12% and adjusted EBITDA plunging 44% as large homebuilders cut starts to clear excess inventory. Despite the revenue slump, gross margins held steady at 29.8%, above the pre‑transformation 2019...
By Bespoke Investment Group – Think B.I.G. Blog
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
Volume Effects in Pairs Trading Performance
The episode examines a recent study that integrates trading volume into pairs‑trading strategies for S&P 500 stocks, using cointegration over data from 2005‑2024. The key finding is that high‑volume pairs consistently outperform low‑volume pairs across return, risk, and convergence metrics, and...
By Harbourfront Quantitative
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
HSBC Premier Elite Card Review: 60,000 Points Signup Bonus and $495 Annual Fee
HSBC’s Premier Elite card carries a $495 annual fee and offers a 60,000‑point sign‑up bonus after $4,000 of spending in the first three months. Cardholders earn 5× points on all travel, 2× on dining and 1× on other purchases, plus...
By Doctor of Credit
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
How to Buy Five Short-Term Rentals in Five Years
The article outlines a five‑year roadmap to acquire five short‑term rentals without burning out or over‑leveraging. It frames the first Airbnb as tuition, emphasizing system building over profit maximization. In year two it recommends co‑hosting to generate cash flow without...
By BiggerPockets (Blog)
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
Why Thousands Are Flocking to North Carolina’s Explosive Real Estate and Job Market
North Carolina attracted 84,000 new residents from July 2024 to July 2025, making it the third‑fastest‑growing state and a magnet for millennials seeking tech and finance jobs. Lower housing costs—median $328,611 versus the national $355,328—combined with a diversified employment base are driving...
By BiggerPockets (Blog)
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
Gold & Silver Prices Crash Again - But Is Rally Finally Over?
The episode reviews the latest sharp declines in gold and silver futures, noting gold down $170 to $4,876 and silver down $5.71 to $72.26. Despite the sell‑offs, the hosts emphasize that both metals are still up dramatically year‑over‑year—gold nearly $2,000...
By Arcadia Economics’ Gold & Silver Daily
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
HEI for Condos and Multi-Family: Eligibility and Options
Home‑equity investment (HEI) products are now available to condo owners and 2‑4‑unit multi‑family homeowners, though eligibility varies by provider. Companies such as Point, Hometap, Unison, Unlock and Splitero accept these property types, typically requiring 25‑30% equity, owner‑occupancy and a stable...
By The Mortgage Reports
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
Africa’s MTN Group to Acquire IHS Holding for $6.2 Billion in Cash
MTN Group announced a $6.2 billion cash acquisition of IHS Holding, offering $8.50 per share—a 2.53% premium to the prior close. The deal will be funded by $1.1 billion of MTN cash, $1.1 billion from IHS’s balance sheet, and a rollover of existing...
By Inside Arbitrage – Blog