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Deals•Feb 23, 2026
IQM to List on Nasdaq Helsinki in $1.8B IPO, Becoming One of Europe's First Quantum Companies
Finnish quantum computing firm IQM announced plans to go public on Nasdaq Helsinki, targeting a $1.8 billion valuation. The listing will make IQM one of the first quantum computing companies listed in Europe, marking a milestone for the continent's quantum ecosystem.
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Deals•Feb 23, 2026
Google Spinout Aalyria Raises $100M, Reaching $1.3B Valuation
Aalyria, a Google spinout focused on space-based communications, announced a $100 million funding round that values the company at $1.3 billion. The new capital underscores growing investor interest in satellite communications.
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Deals•Feb 23, 2026
Uber to Acquire SpotHero in Undisclosed Deal
Uber announced it will acquire parking‑reservation app SpotHero for an undisclosed sum, with the transaction expected to close in the first half of 2026. The acquisition will allow Uber to embed SpotHero’s parking reservation experience into its own app for...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Supreme Court Trump Tariff Decision Impact: What to Expect as Fight for Billions in Refunds Begins
The U.S. Supreme Court declared President Trump’s IEEPA‑based tariffs illegal, opening the door to massive refund claims. Estimates suggest importers could seek as much as $175 billion in reimbursements, though the Court did not specify how refunds will be administered. Treasury,...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Jim Cramer's Top 10 Things to Watch in the Stock Market Friday
Jim Cramer highlighted ten market catalysts for Friday, Feb 20, ranging from macro data to individual stocks. Weak Q4 GDP growth at 1.4% pushed futures lower, while Texas Roadhouse rallied over 3% on a strong Q1 outlook. GE Aerospace received a...
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in Major Media Deal
Netflix announced a deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a media powerhouse. The announcement prompted director James Cameron to send a scathing letter to a U.S. antitrust lawmaker, warning of potential market concentration. The deal, valued at an undisclosed...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Arm Shares Edge Higher in Premarket as Nvidia Shakes up Its AI Bets
Nvidia disclosed it sold its 1.1 million‑share, $155.8 million stake in Arm, prompting the British chip designer’s shares to climb 1.4% in pre‑market trading. The divestiture follows Nvidia’s aborted $40 billion takeover bid and a history of strategic investment alongside Apple, Google and...
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Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Nvidia Sells Its $155.8M Arm Stake
Nvidia filed with the SEC on Tuesday, offloading its 1.1 million shares in Arm valued at $155.8 million. The sale ends Nvidia’s minority stake in the British semiconductor firm, which it had held since 2023 after a failed $40 billion acquisition attempt. Arm’s...
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Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Anthropic Closes $30B Funding Round at $380B Valuation
Anthropic announced it has closed a $30 billion funding round, valuing the AI startup at $380 billion. The round, disclosed in early February 2026, comes as the company negotiates its AI model usage with the U.S. Department of Defense. The capital will...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway Trims Apple Stake, Buys NYTimes Stock in Buffett's Last Moves as CEO
Berkshire Hathaway reduced its Apple position by 4.3%, bringing the holding to $61.96 billion, yet Apple remains the conglomerate’s top equity. The firm also disclosed a new $351.7 million stake in The New York Times, expanding its media exposure. These moves were filed in...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Silver Miners Fall in Premarket Trading as the Metal Drops 2%
Silver prices slipped 2% to about $74.85 an ounce, pulling spot gold down over 1% as investors awaited delayed economic data. Silver futures dropped another 4% to $74.70, after a 30% plunge in January that marked the worst day since...
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
BHP Secures $4.3B Upfront Payment in Silver‑streaming Deal with Wheaton Precious Metals
Australian mining giant BHP entered a silver‑streaming agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals, receiving an upfront cash payment of $4.3 billion in exchange for delivering silver from its Antamina mine. The deal provides BHP with immediate financing while Wheaton secures future silver...
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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...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Moderna Says FDA Refuses to Review Its Application for Experimental Flu Shot
Moderna announced that the FDA will not begin a review of its experimental mRNA‑1010 flu vaccine, citing concerns over the trial's comparator design rather than safety or efficacy. The decision triggered a roughly 7% drop in Moderna’s after‑hours share price....
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Ford Reports Worst Quarterly Earnings Miss in Four Years, Guides for Better 2026
Ford is expected to post its worst quarterly earnings miss in four years, with adjusted EPS forecast at 19 cents and automotive revenue projected at $41.8 billion, a 6.8% decline YoY. The earnings drop represents more than a 50% fall in...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Lyft Stock Falls 15% on Disappointing Fourth-Quarter Results, Rider Numbers
Lyft reported fourth‑quarter revenue of $1.59 billion, missing the $1.76 billion consensus, and saw active riders and total rides fall short of estimates. The miss triggered a 15% plunge in the stock during extended trading. The board approved an additional $1 billion share‑repurchase...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Estée Lauder Sues Walmart Alleging 'Despicable' Sale of Counterfeit Beauty Products
Estée Lauder has filed a federal lawsuit against Walmart, alleging that the retailer’s online marketplace allowed counterfeit versions of its La Mer, Le Labo, Clinique, Aveda and Tom Ford products to be sold. The beauty giant says it purchased and tested several items that...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Bitcoin Plunge: Bitwise CIO Cites 'the Four-Year Cycle' As No. 1 Reason for Losses
Bitcoin fell below $61,000, its lowest level in about 16 months, prompting Bitwise Asset Management’s CIO Matt Hougan to point to the market’s four‑year cycle as the primary driver of the decline. He noted that investors are also rotating into...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Our DuPont Thesis Is Working According to Plan. We're Raising Our Price Target
A solid first outing for the new DuPont, which on Nov. 1 spun off its electronics business.
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News•Feb 10, 2026
EPA Will Revoke 'Endangerment Finding' That Underpins All Climate Regulation This Week
The EPA announced plans to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding that declared greenhouse gases a threat to public health, a cornerstone of U.S. climate regulation. The move, submitted to the Office of Management and Budget, represents the Trump administration’s most...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Credit Card Debt Tops $1.28 Trillion — Consistent with ‘K-Shaped’ Economic Divide, New York Fed Research Shows
Americans collectively owe $1.28 trillion on credit cards, according to a new New York Federal Reserve report. The surge reflects a K‑shaped economic recovery, with debt expanding primarily among lower‑income households while wealthier consumers trim balances. Year‑over‑year credit‑card balances rose faster...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Coca-Cola Forecasts Modest Growth Amid Demand Concerns
Coca‑Cola projects 2026 organic revenue growth of 4%‑5% and comparable earnings per share growth of 7%‑8%, despite a modest decline in overall beverage demand. Quarterly results showed adjusted earnings of 58 cents per share and net sales of $11.82 billion, slightly...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Disappointing Holiday Season: December Retail Sales Were Flat, Falling Well Short of Estimate
December retail sales were flat month‑over‑month, missing the 0.4% gain economists expected after a 0.6% rise in November. Year‑over‑year sales rose 2.4%, trailing the 2.7% inflation rate, indicating real spending erosion. The slowdown was driven by harsh weather, lingering tariff...
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