News•Feb 25, 2026
Zambia to Build ‘Rainy Day’ Fund While Metals Surge
Zambia will establish a “rainy day” stabilisation fund to lock away surplus copper revenues as production hits record levels and prices hover near historic highs. The Treasury plans to finalise the fund’s framework this year before beginning deposits, using the surplus to smooth future budget shortfalls caused by copper price swings. The move aligns with IMF recommendations for a broader fiscal rule, though political timing ahead of August elections complicates implementation. An IMF mission is also in Lusaka to discuss a fresh financing programme.
By Miningmx
News•Feb 25, 2026
Project Ramp-Ups and Capacity Expansions to Increase Australian Coal Output in 2026
Australia’s coal output remained flat in 2025 at roughly 65 mt, buoyed by the Olive Downs Complex and efficiency gains at Hunter Valley and Dawson. A 3.9% rise to 483.2 mt is forecast for 2026, driven by the Maxwell underground ramp‑up, capacity...
By Mining Technology
News•Feb 25, 2026
Defence Stocks Move in Different Terrain, PSUs Struggle at Peak
Defence stocks in India are showing a split trajectory as public‑sector undertakings (PSUs) like HAL and Bharat Dynamics slide, while private firms such as Data Patterns and Solar Industries post double‑digit gains. The Nifty Defence Index remains positive, up roughly...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
News•Feb 25, 2026
Mombasa Port Congestion Disrupts Coffee Exports
Severe congestion at Kenya's Port of Mombasa is disrupting East Africa's coffee trade, with major exporter Sucafina warning of missed shipments and rising costs. Truck queues, customs bottlenecks, and limited empty‑container depots have left vessels idle and cargo handovers delayed....
By The East African
News•Feb 25, 2026
Ahead of Earnings, Is London Stock Exchange Group a Buy, Sell or Hold?
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) will publish its Q4 2025 earnings on February 26, with analysts zeroing in on annual subscription‑value growth, 2026 guidance, and the impact of Elliott Investment’s stake. Morningstar’s fair‑value model places the stock at GBX 11,200, assuming a 5%...
By Morningstar UK – News
News•Feb 25, 2026
Funds Slowly Lifting Wheat Postion
Managed‑money funds have begun easing their long‑standing short stance in wheat, reducing a net short of 97,370 contracts (13.2 million tonnes) after buying back 26,772 contracts in the week to February 17. The spring wheat market remains the most heavily shorted, with...
By The Western Producer
News•Feb 25, 2026
South Africa to Earmark R1.58 Trillion Towards Social Services
South Africa’s 2024 budget earmarks R2.67 trillion in total spending, with R1.58 trillion directed to social services. The largest allocations go to education (R527.2 billion), social development (R446.6 billion), health (R310.4 billion) and economic development (R283.9 billion). Peace and security receives R274.6 billion, funding police, defence and...
By Mail & Guardian (South Africa) – Business
News•Feb 25, 2026
NSE IX Launches ‘Global Access’ Platform; Allows Easy Access to Overseas Markets for Indian Retail Investors
The NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) has soft‑launched its Global Access platform, allowing Indian retail investors to trade U.S. equities, debt and ETFs directly. The service uses a fully digital KYC process, supports fractional share purchases, and operates under the RBI’s...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
News•Feb 25, 2026
Lipton Rogers and LaSalle Trim Down Barbican Office Scheme After Backlash
Lipton Rogers, on behalf of LaSalle, has submitted a revised plan for the 1 Silk Street office project at London’s Barbican Estate, trimming the western tower from 20 to 17 storeys after more than 1,000 objections. The redesign cuts total office space...
By Property Week
News•Feb 25, 2026
FHFA VantageScore Savings Sized up, FICO Expands in Mortgage
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) plans to adopt VantageScore 4.0 alongside FICO’s 10T score as part of a mandated modernization effort. A Deep Future Analytics study projects that competitive use of VantageScore could cut mortgage credit‑score fees by more than...
By National Mortgage News
News•Feb 25, 2026
AMC Is Closing More Theaters: List of Doomed Cinema Locations Will Grow in 2026 as Meme Stock Craze Sputters
AMC Entertainment announced it will continue closing more theaters than it opens, citing a weak financial outlook. Q4 2025 revenue slipped to $1.28 billion, a 1.4% decline, while global attendance fell nearly 10% to 56.3 million. U.S. attendance dropped 7.5% and international attendance...
By Fast Company Retail
News•Feb 25, 2026
Waaree Energies, Premier Energies Slip After US Announces 126% Duty on Solar Imports, Firms See No Material Impact
The U.S. announced a preliminary 126% counter‑vailing duty on certain solar imports from India, sending Waaree Energies and Premier Energies shares sharply lower—Waaree down 10% and Premier down 6%. Both companies said they have diversified supply chains and ongoing US...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
News•Feb 25, 2026
Equity ETFs in Europe Hit Record Inflows in 2025: EFAMA
European UCITS funds recorded a record €828 billion in net sales for 2025, pushing total assets above €25 trillion for the first time. Equity ETFs led the surge with €261 billion of net new money, while bond ETFs lagged behind non‑ETF bond funds....
By ETF Express
News•Feb 25, 2026
Revenue Inches up as eXp Focuses on Efficiency, Agent Retention
eXp World Holdings reported full‑year 2025 revenue of $4.77 billion, a modest 4% increase, while its net loss widened to $22.7 million due to heavy back‑end investments. The brokerage highlighted efficiency gains, a new AI training program, an automated payment system, and...
By Real Estate News (REN)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Inside the Programs Reshaping Financial Planning's Talent Pipeline
The Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board is expanding its influence in higher education, with more than 360 registered programs and a 16% growth in offerings since 2020. Universities from Michigan State to Wisconsin‑Madison are launching minors, certificates, and even doctoral...
By Financial Planning (Arizent)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Japanese Chemical Firms Pivot From China to India
Japanese chemical giants such as Mitsui Chemicals and Sumitomo Chemical are scaling back their China operations and redirecting capital to India. Investment in China dropped 46% year‑over‑year in 2024, while the number of Japanese sites in India rose to 5,205,...
By Chemical & Engineering News (ACS)
News•Feb 25, 2026
China’s Biopharma Advance Draws Financial Investment
Chinese biotech firms are moving beyond licensing deals as capital markets open, highlighted by a 64% rise in the Hang Seng Biotech Index in 2025. Reforms to listing rules since 2018 have unlocked public financing, enabling a record $138 billion in...
By PharmaVoice
News•Feb 25, 2026
White House Unveils $1,000 Federal Retirement Match For Workers Left Out of 401(k)s
The White House announced a new federal retirement savings option that would automatically enroll workers without employer‑sponsored plans and provide a taxpayer‑funded match of up to $1,000 per year. The proposal targets the roughly 45 million Americans who lack access to...
By Financial Advisor Magazine (FA Mag)
News•Feb 25, 2026
EIA Sees USA Energy Demand Under 2025 Levels for Next 2 Years
The U.S. Energy Information Administration’s February 10 Short‑Term Energy Outlook projects total U.S. energy consumption to stay below 2025 levels in both 2026 (96.00 qBtu) and 2027 (96.15 qBtu), marginally under the 96.19 qBtu recorded in 2025. While overall demand flattens, liquid‑fuel use...
By Rigzone – News
News•Feb 25, 2026
Trump Administration to Use Pentagon AI to Set Mineral Reference Prices — Gallium and Germanium Among First Four Targets
The Trump administration will deploy DARPA’s Open Price Exploration for National Security (OPEN) AI system to establish reference prices for critical minerals, starting with germanium, gallium, antimony and tungsten. The tool calculates fair values by stripping out alleged Chinese market...
By Tom's Hardware
News•Feb 25, 2026
Atenor Secures Planning Permission for Retrofit of 10 New Bridge Street Offices
Atenor has obtained planning permission for a deep‑retrofit of its Fleet House office at 10 New Bridge Street in the City of London. The scheme will preserve roughly 73% of the 1960s‑era structure while adding a ninth floor and a...
By Property Week
News•Feb 25, 2026
XFLT: The Yield Is Eroding NAV While Earnings Struggle (Rating Downgrade)
XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (XFLT) has been downgraded to a sell as earnings continue to decline and growth remains limited. The fund now trades at a roughly 20.21 % discount to NAV, reflecting persistent portfolio challenges rather...
By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
News•Feb 25, 2026
New Deal on Copa ConnectMiles: Buy Miles With up to a 60% Bonus (1.88¢ Each)
Copa Airlines is running a ConnectMiles promotion that adds a 60% bonus to purchases, bringing the effective price down to 1.88 ¢ per mile for transactions up to 100,000 miles. The offer runs until 11:59 p.m. ET on March 27 2026, limits members to...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Feb 25, 2026
Australia Ships LNG 16,000 Miles to Canada as Asia Demand Slumps
Australia’s Gorgon‑linked LNG exporter sent a cargo aboard the Maran Gas Hector to eastern Canada, covering roughly 16,000 miles – the longest route for Australian LNG to date. The move reflects a sharp slowdown in Asian demand, where shipments to...
By gCaptain
News•Feb 25, 2026
Botswana Diamonds Rebrands, Targeting Copper
Botswana Diamonds announced it will rebrand as Botswana Minerals and adopt the ticker BMIN, reflecting a strategic pivot toward copper exploration. An AI‑driven analysis of its 95,000 sq km geological database uncovered 11 high‑potential copper targets, leading to eight new licences. The...
By The Northern Miner
News•Feb 25, 2026
ABP Signs Amazon for 120,000 Sq Ft at Port of Cardiff
Amazon has signed a lease for a 120,000 sq ft Grade‑A logistics unit at the Port of Cardiff, the first phase of Associated British Ports’ new business‑park development. The 24‑acre site was quickly adapted to meet Amazon’s specifications and is already operational....
By Property Week
News•Feb 25, 2026
Costco's Auto Program: Can Membership Pricing Really Save You Money on a Car?
Costco’s Auto Program connects members with vetted dealerships that offer pre‑arranged pricing on new, electric, and certified‑pre‑owned vehicles. Average discounts hover around $1,000, and members also receive a 15% discount on parts and service up to $500 per visit. The...
By Kiplinger All
News•Feb 25, 2026
Trading Technologies to Offer Direct Connectivity to India’s National Stock Exchange
Trading Technologies International will launch direct, co‑located connectivity to India’s National Stock Exchange, giving institutional clients full access to NSE liquidity and advanced algorithms such as Autospreader and Algo Design Lab. Simultaneously, TP ICAP is converting its Fusion Digital Assets crypto...
By The TRADE News – Markets/Derivatives Trading
News•Feb 25, 2026
Delhi-Katra Expressway Construction on Track, Will Be Completed by March 2027: NHAI
The National Expressway 5, linking Delhi, Amritsar and Katra, is slated for completion by March 2027 after a slowdown caused by Operation Sindoor and severe flooding. Construction, which began in April 2021, has regained momentum using segmental bridge technology and an elevated 21.5‑km corridor....
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
News•Feb 25, 2026
B.C. Widow Worried About Retirement Income with OAS Clawbacks
A 68‑year‑old British Columbia widow faces reduced Old Age Security benefits and worries about funding a $600,000 home renovation while maintaining an $80,000 after‑tax annual income. Her current income comes from a modest employer pension, CPP, OAS, and withdrawals from...
By Financial Post — Personal Finance
News•Feb 25, 2026
Summer Hot Spot Eyes Transfer Tax on $1 Million Sales To Fund Local Housing
Barnstable County’s Assembly of Delegates approved a home‑rule petition to impose a real‑estate transfer tax on sales exceeding $1 million, lowering the original $2 million threshold and allowing municipalities to set rates between 0.5% and 4% on the amount above the threshold....
By Realtor.com News
News•Feb 25, 2026
To Harness Saudi Arabia’s Demographic Dividend, Riyadh Must Invest in Human Capital
Saudi Arabia has appointed Fahad Al‑Saif as minister of investment, signaling a pivot from pure capital accumulation to a focus on total factor productivity. Foreign direct investment inflows have surged from roughly $3 billion in 2019 to $22‑28 billion today, while outbound...
By Atlantic Council – All Content
News•Feb 25, 2026
Oppenheimer Hires Former Stern Brothers Managing Director Vien Le
Oppenheimer has added former Stern Brothers managing director Vien Le to its public finance investment‑banking group in Los Angeles. Le brings more than two decades of municipal finance experience, having advised the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the state...
By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
News•Feb 25, 2026
DICT Outlines Massive 18GW Data Center Expansion to Lead ASEAN
Philippines’ Department of Information and Communications Technology announced an 18‑gigawatt data‑center expansion plan over the next decade, aiming to become Southeast Asia’s digital hub. The rollout targets 1.5 GW of new capacity by end‑2027 and at least 1 GW annually thereafter. Investments...
By Manila Bulletin – Business
News•Feb 25, 2026
Keurig Dr Pepper’s Split Plan Could Unlock Hidden Value
Keurig Dr Pepper posted a strong Q4, with revenue rising 10.5% to $4.45 billion and earnings beating forecasts. The company secured an additional $1.5 billion in preferred equity, lifting total preferred funding to $4.5 billion and eliminating the need for a partial IPO....
By MarketBeat News
News•Feb 25, 2026
African Guarantee Fund: De-Risking Africa's Growth Story
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) has leveraged nearly $3 billion in guarantees to mobilise $6.5 billion in loans for micro, small and medium enterprises across 44 African nations. By sharing credit risk with partner banks, the fund has reached more than 50,000...
By African Business
News•Feb 25, 2026
TelevisaUnivision Narrows Q4 Net Loss Even With US Ad Decline
TelevisaUnivision reported Q4 revenue of $1.323 billion, a 2% decline year‑over‑year, while operating expenses rose 4% to $926.4 million. The company narrowed its net loss dramatically to $234.7 million from $809.7 million a year earlier. US advertising revenue fell 9% (6% excluding political ads),...
By Radio Ink
News•Feb 25, 2026
Nepal's Soyoil Exports to India Jump Tenfold on Duty Free Access
Nepal's soybean oil exports to India surged more than tenfold in 2025, reaching a record 694,153 metric tons and generating over $1 billion in revenue. The growth was driven by duty‑free access under the South Asian Free Trade Agreement, allowing Nepal...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
News•Feb 25, 2026
Separate Ways II: The SMA Playbook for 2026
Separately managed accounts (SMAs) are now the dominant channel for institutional capital, driven by demand for customized exposure and fee transparency. A new report surveying 100 hedge fund managers and 50 allocators uncovers operational friction points, especially around data transparency...
By Hedgeweek
News•Feb 25, 2026
Vanguard Teams with Wellington to Launch Blended Model Portfolio Range
Vanguard has introduced a blended model portfolio service (MPS) for UK financial advisers, offering five low‑cost portfolios that combine active and index strategies. The partnership taps Wellington Management’s research to set asset allocations, ranging from 20% to 100% equity exposure....
By Funds Europe – ETFs
News•Feb 25, 2026
Govt Plans to Expand Domestic Shipping Industry to Reduce Dependence on Foreign Vessels: Sanjeev Sanyal
India is launching a ₹77,000 crore programme to build a domestic merchant fleet and expand shipbuilding, aiming to cut its reliance on foreign vessels that handle more than 90% of imports and exports. The plan prioritises ship construction, port upgrades, and...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Feb 25, 2026
American Tower 2025 Results: Revenue Jumps 5%, 2026 Outlook De-Risked Despite DISH Default
American Tower reported a 5.1% revenue increase to $10.6 billion in 2025, driven by a 14% surge in its data‑center segment. Net income rose 15.3% to $2.63 billion, though fourth‑quarter earnings fell 32% due to higher expenses. For 2026 the company projects...
By TelecomLead
News•Feb 25, 2026
Policy Blindspots Threaten Nigeria’s .ng Domain Adoption, NiRA Flags
Nigeria’s digital strategy hinges on expanding the local .ng domain, but the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) warns that policy gaps are stalling adoption. Although the 2025 Nigeria First Policy obliges government bodies to migrate to .ng addresses and host...
By BusinessDay (Nigeria)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Securities Dealers Call for Prudence as Nigerian Stocks Rally
The Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria (ASHON) warned investors to exercise prudence as the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) enjoys a sustained rally. While renewed confidence and stronger macro‑economic sentiment are fueling price gains, ASHON cautioned that many stocks...
By BusinessDay (Nigeria)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Allstate Secures $1.2bn Reinsurance with New Sanders Re Cat Bonds, Its Largest Placement Ever
Allstate has priced and closed two catastrophe‑bond series, Sanders Re IV Ltd. (2026‑1A) and Sanders Re III Ltd. (2026‑1B), delivering a record $1.2 billion of multi‑peril, multi‑year reinsurance in a single market visit. The issuance comprises four tranches—two four‑year and two...
By Artemis (ILS/cat bonds)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Shell, METLEN Sign LNG Supply and Trading Deal
Shell and Greece’s METLEN have signed an MoU to supply and trade up to 1 bcm of LNG annually from 2027 to 2031. Deliveries will flow through the Revithoussa and Alexandroupolis regasification terminals. The deal leverages the Vertical Gas Corridor to...
By MarineLink
News•Feb 25, 2026
Unlocking Rs 40 Lakh Crore: Govt's Mega Bet on India's Infra Future
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched NMP 2.0, a second‑phase asset‑monetisation drive that targets over 2,000 public infrastructure assets across 12 ministries. The programme aims to generate Rs 16.7 lakh crore in total proceeds, with Rs 10.8 lakh crore expected between 2025‑26 and 2029‑30. Revenues will be recycled...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
News•Feb 25, 2026
What Africa's Banks Can Steal From China's Playbook
The China Development Bank (CDB) grew its balance sheet to $2.6 trillion with a 0.37 % non‑performing loan ratio by leveraging bundled project lending and provincial platform companies. African multilateral financial institutions now control $70 billion to $320 billion in capital, positioning them to...
By African Business
News•Feb 25, 2026
The AI Land Grab: Why SMCI's Drop Is Your Gain
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) carries a Hold rating with a $43.43 price target, while its shares have risen about 7.8% to $33.57. Top‑rated analysts highlighted five alternative stocks—Dell, Nvidia, AMD among them—as stronger buys in the AI‑driven hardware sector. The...
By MarketBeat News
News•Feb 25, 2026
Nikkei Index Ends at Record High
The Nikkei Stock Average closed at a record 58,583.12 points, up 2.20% as investors cheered the nomination of two new Bank of Japan policymakers viewed as dovish. The yen briefly slipped past the 156‑yen level before retreating, while the broader...
By Japan Today – Business