News•Feb 18, 2026
AD Ports Joins Cameroon’s Douala New Dry Bulk Terminal Concession
UAE‑based AD Ports Group has entered a 30‑year concession with Africa Ports Development to design, build and operate a new dry‑bulk terminal at Cameroon’s Port of Douala. The partnership gives AD Ports an effective 51% economic stake and commits roughly US$87 million to phase one, which will feature two berths, 450 metres of quay and a 4 million‑tonne annual handling capacity. Construction is slated for 2026‑2028, targeting commodities such as clinker, gypsum, fertilizer and grain. The project aims to boost Douala’s role as a key gateway for Central African trade.
By Seatrade Maritime
News•Feb 18, 2026
Broker’s Call: Ipca Laboratories (Buy)
Ipca Laboratories posted a robust 19% year‑on‑year EBITDA increase to ₹530 crore, surpassing broker estimates, while revenue rose 6.6% to ₹2,400 crore. Domestic formulation sales grew 12% and export formulation climbed 17%, offset by flat API sales overall but a 26% rebound...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
News•Feb 18, 2026
Broker’s Call: MM Forgings (Buy)
MM Forgings posted a Q3FY26 EBITDA of ₹71.6 crore, a 2% YoY decline, while revenue rose 11% to ₹405 crore, beating estimates. Domestic sales grew 14% and exports 7%, reflecting stronger overseas demand. The broker retains a BUY rating with a revised...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
News•Feb 18, 2026
CT REIT Reports Q4 and 2025 Annual Financial Results, Portfolio Continues to Expand
CT Real Estate Investment Trust reported a strong 2025 year, investing roughly $235 million in projects and expanding its portfolio by about 893,000 sq ft of gross leasable area. The fourth quarter saw net income rise to $191.3 million, up $56 million year‑over‑year, and AFFO...
By Retail Insider Canada
News•Feb 18, 2026
Energy Transition Underpins Dry Bulk Sector
Electric‑vehicle sales have surged nearly 700% this decade, driving a rapid rise in spodumene shipments from Australia to China and doubling bulk volumes since 2023. Panamax vessels now carry almost half of the 7 million tonnes of dry bulk moved last...
By Seatrade Maritime
News•Feb 18, 2026
Glencore Doubles Down on Copper, Keeps M&A in Play
Glencore has secured a land‑access agreement with Gecamines that extends the Kamoto Copper Company’s mine life into the mid‑2040s and unlocks additional ore zones, enabling the asset to target 300,000 tonnes of copper annually. The deal is a cornerstone of...
By MINING.com
News•Feb 18, 2026
Global X Launches Two New Options-Based ETFs Targeting Weekly Distributions
Global X announced the launch of two actively managed, options‑based ETFs – the Global X Nasdaq‑100 Income Edge (EDGQ) and the Global X U.S. 500 Income Edge (EDGX). Both funds aim to generate weekly distributions by writing covered calls, targeting...
By ETFtv
News•Feb 18, 2026
Tradr to Launch Leveraged ETFs on CLSK, COHR and LEU
Tradr ETFs announced it will launch three single‑stock leveraged ETFs on the Cboe on Feb 19, 2026. The funds provide either 200% long or –200% inverse daily performance on CleanSpark (CLSK), Centrus Energy (LEU) and Coherent (COHR). These are the first...
By ETFtv
News•Feb 18, 2026
Africa’s Data Centre Capacity on Back Foot, Despite Investment Push
Africa’s data‑centre capacity remains under 1% of global supply despite a surge in investment, with active capacity at 360 MW and another 238 MW under construction. The Africa Data Centres Association report projects a total pipeline of 656 MW, but even full delivery...
By ITWeb (South Africa) – Public Sector
News•Feb 18, 2026
WisdomTree Launches Humanoid ETF
WisdomTree announced the launch of a new exchange‑traded fund focused on humanoid robotics, marking the first ETF of its kind. The fund will track a basket of companies developing human‑like robots for industrial, service and consumer applications. WisdomTree expects to...
By Funds Europe – ETFs
News•Feb 18, 2026
DHT VLCC Clocks $90,000 a Day on One-Year Deal
DHT Holdings has secured a one‑year charter for its 2012‑built VLCC DHT Opal at $90,000 per day, starting this month. The rate underscores how tight the market has become for the world’s largest crude carriers, with Gulf‑China spot earnings now...
By Splash 247
News•Feb 18, 2026
Kenya Awards Key Transmission Work to Power Grid
Kenya has awarded a $311 million power transmission contract to a joint venture of India’s Power Grid Corp and Africa50. The PPP will design, build, operate and maintain two high‑voltage lines serving western and northern Kenya, addressing chronic supply gaps. The...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 18, 2026
REX Partners with CAIS, RBC Capital Markets, and Bloomberg Indices to Launch Autocallable Income ETF
REX Shares has launched the REX Autocallable Income ETF (ATCL) in partnership with CAIS, RBC Capital Markets, and Bloomberg Index Services. The fund tracks the Bloomberg US Large Cap VolMax Autocallable Total Return Index, using a laddered portfolio of autocallable...
By ETFtv
News•Feb 18, 2026
Garry Marr: Home Buyers' Plan Was Invitation to Disaster for Young Canadians Who Bought at Market Peak
The Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP), which lets Canadians withdraw up to $60,000 from their RRSPs for a first‑home down payment, was widely promoted as a tax‑free shortcut to homeownership. However, buyers who entered the market at the March 2022 peak of...
By Financial Post — Personal Finance
News•Feb 18, 2026
David Ramsden: The Evolution of the Bank's Approach to Resolution
Sir David Ramsden, Deputy Governor for Markets and Banking at the Bank of England, outlined how the regulator’s resolution framework has changed since the 2023 failures of Silicon Valley Bank UK and Credit Suisse. He emphasized a shift toward greater...
By BIS — Press Releases
News•Feb 18, 2026
Long-Term Trade-Offs of Agrivoltaics on Pear Farming
A four‑year study in Victoria, Australia examined overhead solar panels in a blush‑pear orchard. The agrivoltaic systems cut sunburn and hail damage and boosted energy output, especially with a 5° west tilt that produced about 10% more electricity. However, shading...
By pv magazine
News•Feb 18, 2026
REX Shares Launches T-REX 2X FIGR (FGRU) & 2X APH (APHU) ETFs
REX Shares and Tuttle Capital have launched two new leveraged ETFs—FGRU, which seeks 200% of Figure Technology Solutions’ daily performance, and APHU, which targets 200% of Amphenol’s daily performance. Both funds provide the first 2x long exposure to these single...
By ETFtv
News•Feb 18, 2026
Rupee Rises 5 Paise to Close at 90.67 Against US Dollar
The Indian rupee edged higher, closing at a provisional 90.67 per U.S. dollar, up five paise on the day. The modest gain was driven by fresh foreign fund inflows and a buoyant domestic equity market, which saw the Sensex climb...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
News•Feb 18, 2026
India Relaxes Chinese Equipment Import Curbs for Power, Coal Amid Project Delays
India has begun easing its 2020‑era restrictions on Chinese equipment, allowing state‑run power companies to import limited transmission components and considering similar exemptions for coal‑sector gear. The move responds to mounting shortages and project delays that threaten the country’s ambitious...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
News•Feb 18, 2026
Russell Investments Expands Canadian ETF Lineup With Five New Offerings
Russell Investments Canada Limited announced the launch of five new exchange‑traded funds on the Toronto Stock Exchange, adding two fixed‑income products (HALO and RBND) and three multi‑factor equity funds (RQCA, RQUS, RQIN). The fixed‑income ETFs carry a 0.35% management fee,...
By ETFtv
News•Feb 18, 2026
Is the U.S. Tax Code Anti-Feminist?
The article argues that the U.S. tax code is not gender‑neutral and often reinforces existing power imbalances. Professor Bridget J. Crawford and co‑author Anthony C. Infanti have examined this bias by editing a book that rewrites tax‑related judicial decisions through...
By The New York Times – Your Money
News•Feb 18, 2026
Microsoft on Pace to Invest $50B Into AI for Global South
Microsoft announced a $50 billion commitment to accelerate artificial‑intelligence adoption across the Global South by 2030. The plan, unveiled at the India AI Impact Summit, follows a five‑pronged approach covering infrastructure, skills training, multilingual models, local innovation and impact measurement. Microsoft...
By YourStory
News•Feb 18, 2026
SBI Funds Management Plans $1.5 Billion IPO in March
India’s largest asset manager, SBI Funds Management, is preparing to file a draft prospectus for an IPO in March that could raise up to $1.5 billion, targeting a valuation near $15 billion. The offering would represent roughly a 10% stake held jointly...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Markets
News•Feb 18, 2026
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. (COLL) Gains Momentum on Jornay PM, Truist Highlights Robust Pain Portfolio
Collegium Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:COLL) saw Truist Securities lift its price target to $58 and reaffirm a Buy rating, citing a strong pain‑management portfolio and growing momentum for its extended‑release opioid, Jornay PM. The company released its 2026 outlook, projecting total product revenue...
By Yahoo Finance – News Index
News•Feb 18, 2026
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMRX) Added to S&P SmallCap 600 Index, Boosting Investor Visibility
Amneal Pharmaceuticals (AMRX) was added to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index on Jan. 29, giving the company heightened investor exposure. JP Morgan subsequently raised its price target by $4 while keeping a Buy rating, signaling analyst confidence. The firm also announced a...
By Yahoo Finance – News Index
News•Feb 18, 2026
Yangzijiang Maritime to Hold EGM on Mar 6 on Proposed Share Buyback
Yangzijiang Maritime announced an extraordinary general meeting on 6 March to seek approval for a share‑buyback program covering up to 10% of its issued stock, roughly 348.9 million shares. The company set price caps of 105% for on‑market purchases and 120% for...
By The Business Times (Singapore) – Companies & Markets
News•Feb 18, 2026
Bank of America Cites Zoetis Inc.’s (ZTS) Strong Q4 Performance and Fiscal 2026 Outlook
Bank of America raised its price target for Zoetis Inc. (ZTS) to $140 from $135 while maintaining a Neutral rating, citing the company’s strong fourth‑quarter 2025 results and an upbeat fiscal 2026 outlook. Zoetis reported adjusted EPS of $1.48, topping...
By Yahoo Finance – News Index
News•Feb 18, 2026
ECB and ONCE Foundation Launch Collaboration to Ensure Digital Euro Is Accessible for Everyone
The European Central Bank has signed a collaboration agreement with Spain’s ONCE Foundation to make the digital euro app universally accessible, especially for people with disabilities, older adults, and those with limited digital skills. The foundation will provide technical advice,...
By European Central Bank — Press/Speeches
News•Feb 18, 2026
Alberto Naudon: Chile's Economic Outlook
Alberto Naudon, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Chile, highlighted that 2025 delivered stronger‑than‑expected growth, with non‑mining activity expanding close to 3% and gross fixed capital formation rising about 7% driven by mining and energy projects. Inflation accelerated early...
By BIS — Press Releases
News•Feb 18, 2026
Book Review: How Africa Works by Joe Studwell
Joe Studwell’s new book “How Africa Works” asks why the continent remains poor and outlines policies that could accelerate growth, emphasizing agriculture, demographics, and the “enclave effect” of resource extraction. He profiles four early‑movers—Botswana, Mauritius, Ethiopia, and Rwanda—showing how targeted...
By African Business
News•Feb 18, 2026
Bumi Resources Minerals Says Palu Operations Unaffected by Site Closure
Bumi Resources Minerals (BRM) confirmed that the government‑ordered closure of a contested gold mine in its Palu concession will not disrupt its core operations because the site was never active. The enforcement action targeted an area where illegal miners had...
By The Jakarta Post – Business
News•Feb 18, 2026
Debtwire Middle-Market – 2/16/2026
The VanEck BDC Income ETF is yielding 12.3% as of 12 February, just below its five‑year high of 12.8% reached in April 2025. In contrast, the BofA Merrill Lynch US High Yield index has slipped to 6.6%, down from an 8.5%...
By The Lead Left
News•Feb 18, 2026
FTSE 100 Live: Inflation Falls to Near Year-Low; BAE Leads Stock Rally
UK inflation eased to a near‑year low, with the CPI falling to 3% year‑on‑year in January 2026, down from 3.4% in December. The slowdown, driven by lower petrol, airfares and food prices, has revived expectations that the Bank of England...
By City A.M. — Markets
News•Feb 18, 2026
SEC Moves to Toughen Standards for Philippine Corporate Directors
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a draft memorandum circular proposing stricter training requirements for corporate directors and senior executives. The new framework mandates a comprehensive curriculum that incorporates OECD corporate governance principles, the ASEAN Governance Scorecard,...
By Manila Bulletin – Business
News•Feb 18, 2026
Cambodia Extends Tax Incentives for the Tourism Businesses in Siem Reap, Supporting Sector Recovery, Long-Term Growth and Regional Tourism Development
Cambodia’s government has extended tax incentives for tourism businesses in Siem Reap until the end of 2026, offering income‑tax exemptions and monthly tax relief (excluding VAT and accommodation tax). The measure targets hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and travel agencies, aiming to...
By Travel And Tour World
News•Feb 18, 2026
AFP Backs Increased US Missile Deployments to Manila for Enhanced Regional Defense Posture
The Armed Forces of the Philippines publicly endorsed the United States’ plan to expand missile and unmanned system deployments following the 12th Philippines‑U.S. Bilateral Strategic Dialogue. The agreement includes the Typhon mid‑range missile launcher and the Navy‑Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction...
By Manila Bulletin – Business
News•Feb 18, 2026
AboitizPower Agrees to Supply 30 Megawatts to Negros Cooperative
Aboitiz Power Corp. will supply Northern Negros Electric Cooperative (Noneco) with 30 MW of electricity, combining 10 MW of solar generation and 20 MW of baseload power. The mixed supply aims to meet rising demand in the cooperative’s franchise area while smoothing the...
By Manila Bulletin – Business
News•Feb 18, 2026
How Japan Should Respond to Trump’s Project Vault
The Trump administration’s Project Vault earmarks about $12 billion to create a U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve, a public‑private partnership that purchases, stores and manages a diversified portfolio of essential raw materials. Japan’s current METI‑JOGMEC approach evaluates projects individually, which could...
By Asia Times – Defense
News•Feb 18, 2026
Hong Kong Plots Student Housing Buildup as Land Revenue Shrinks
Hong Kong’s government has earmarked the Kai Tak commercial site for student housing, marking the first use of open‑market land sales to spur such development. The move aims to offset shrinking land‑sale revenue while addressing a surge of mainland and other...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 18, 2026
Overseas Investors Tap Brakes on JGB Selling Post-Election
The Liberal Democratic Party’s landslide victory in Japan’s snap election has steadied the government‑bond market, halting a sharp rise in long‑term yields. Foreign institutional investors, who had been offloading JGBs, have paused sales and begun modest buying. Domestic investors are...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 18, 2026
Japan to Offer Support for Exports of Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells
Japan announced a new subsidy scheme to support overseas installations of flexible perovskite solar cells, aiming to accelerate the export of its homegrown renewable‑energy technology. The program targets projects in Southeast Asia, with Indonesia and Thailand identified as early beneficiaries....
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 18, 2026
Vietnam Tackles Gold Fever with Black Market Crackdown
Vietnam has introduced fines of up to $12,000 to deter illicit gold trading, marking a decisive shift after ending a 13‑year state monopoly on gold production and sales. The new penalties target black‑market dealers and unlicensed jewelers, aiming to bring...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Feb 18, 2026
APSEZ Signs MoU with French Port to Deepen Cooperation on Trade Facilitation
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with France’s Port of Marseille Fos to deepen cooperation on trade facilitation, port innovation and energy transition. The pact will create an IMEC Ports Club to coordinate the...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Feb 18, 2026
India–US Deal Under Fire as Kisan Bodies Call It ‘Anti-Farmer’, Urge President to Stop It
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has condemned the interim India‑US trade agreement, branding it anti‑farmer and urging President Droupadi Murmu to halt its signing. The coalition demanded the removal of the commerce minister and the IAS officer who signed a...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
News•Feb 18, 2026
Why Indonesia Is All-In on Trump’s Board of Peace
Indonesia’s president, Prabowo Subianto, will attend the inaugural Trump Board of Peace meeting and has pledged up to 8,000 troops for a humanitarian peacekeeping mission in Gaza, with 1,000 ready by April and the remainder by June. The offer is...
By Foreign Policy
News•Feb 18, 2026
OPR and ‘The Doorman Fallacy’
The Order Protection Rule (OPR), a core element of Reg NMS, obliges U.S. exchanges to route orders to the venue displaying the national best bid or offer (NBBO). Since its adoption, the rule has spawned 17 protected exchanges, many with...
By Traders Magazine – Options/Derivatives
News•Feb 18, 2026
Stop Overpaying For PDI
The PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (PDI) is trading at roughly a 12% premium to its net asset value, delivering a near‑14% yield and monthly distributions. While its strong distribution history appeals to income investors, the fund’s leverage and sensitivity to...
By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
News•Feb 18, 2026
The Norwegian Group Delivers Record Results for 2025 and Increases Dividend
The Norwegian Group posted a record operating profit of NOK 3.732 billion for 2025, the highest in its history, and a NOK 21 million EBIT in Q4 after a loss the previous year. Passenger traffic rose to 27.3 million for the full year, with Norwegian’s...
By Breaking Travel News
News•Feb 18, 2026
MQ-9 Drones Sharpen US Eye on China’s Pacific Moves
The United States is deploying and upgrading MQ‑9 Reaper drones across the Indo‑Pacific, stationing them at bases in Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and other locations. The expansion creates a persistent ISR web that allies such as Japan, Taiwan and...
By Asia Times – Defense
News•Feb 18, 2026
From Slump to Surge: Renault Korea’s Strategic Turnaround
Renault Korea has reversed a sales slump by launching the Aurora Project and a hybrid‑first Grand Koleos, boosting domestic sales 31.3% to 52,271 units in 2025. The model’s 86.5% hybrid mix drove 40,877 domestic deliveries, while exports dropped 46.7%, signalling a...
By The Korea Herald