EEconomy Read More Cocoa Futures at 2023-Lows — TradingView NewsFebruary 17, 2026 Cocoa prices continued their slide to trade near $3,400 per tonne, a fresh low since October 2023, reflecting…
PPersonal finance Read More I’m retired at 62 with a secure nest egg — do I still need a financial advisor, or should I cut the fees and go solo?February 17, 2026 Imagine you’re 62, freshly retired after decades of diligent saving. Your financial advisor helped you build a seven-figure…
BBusiness Read More EU investigates Shein for sale of childlike sex dolls – The Irish TimesFebruary 17, 2026 The EU has opened a formal investigation into China-founded fast-fashion retailer Shein for breaching the bloc’s rules on…
EEconomy Read More Charging $9 toll wouldn’t cover cost of new Auckland harbour crossing, advocate saysFebruary 17, 2026 Auckland Harbour Bridge. Photo: 123rf Imposing tolls on the existing Harbour Bridge won’t raise enough revenue to cover…
PPersonal finance Read More Most Canadians say inflation negatively impacting retirement plans: BMO surveyFebruary 17, 2026 TORONTO — A new survey from BMO finds the majority of Canadians say the rising cost of living…
BBusiness Read More Glaze Aura ‘Irish made’ product shipped from China among complaints upheld by watchdogFebruary 17, 2026 We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us…
EEconomy Read More Would you pay $9 to cross the harbour bridge?February 17, 2026 Ryan Bridge: Would you pay $9 to cross the harbour bridge? ZB Choose a region Shows Slide previous…
PPersonal finance Read More Warren Buffett’s “boring” money rule helped me save $34,000 in one year—most people overthink itFebruary 17, 2026 Add DMNews to your Google News feed. Tension: We treat saving money as a complex optimization puzzle when…
BBusiness Read More How much of the money you invest actually goes into your fund? – The Irish TimesFebruary 17, 2026 A peculiarity of the Irish market, allocation rates confuse at best; at worst they can severely hurt savers…
EEconomy Read More How global shocks forced Ivorian cocoa farmers to store beans, accept low pricesFebruary 17, 2026 Cocoa is a key export commodity for Ghana and Ivory Coast Ivorian cocoa farmers are watching stacks of…
PPersonal finance Read More Pension Under Employer’s Superannuation Trust Is ‘Wages’; Resignation Doesn’t Defeat Earned Pension Rights: Calcutta High CourtFebruary 17, 2026 The High Court at Calcutta has held that pension payable under an employer’s superannuation trust can fall within…
BBusiness Read More Why this Cork dairy farmer bypasses the co-op and sells his milk to shops, coffee carts and cafesFebruary 17, 2026 The Galvins wanted more income from their 160ac farm so they invested €250,000 in a pasteurising and bottling…