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Asia stocks rise despite lingering AI worries, oil down after U.S-Iran talks

February 18, 2026

Asian stocks pushed higher on Wednesday despite the renewed artificial intelligence worries gripping international markets, while oil prices were under pressure after Iran touted progress in nuclear…

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Japan's exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets

February 18, 2026

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s exports surged nearly 17% in January from a year earlier, lifted by seasonal factors…

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Being scared in retirement costs you money, time and memories. Overcome fear and start enjoying your life in 2026

February 18, 2026

Retirees probably consider taxes, inflation or healthcare their biggest expenses. But there is another factor that can quietly…

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February 18, 2026

Matt Kinsella is channeling his inner Kobe Bryant. Fresh off a double-digit gain in Infleqtion’s first day of…

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Aliko Dangote calls for emergency power summit as blackouts threaten Nigeria’s $500bn economy

February 18, 2026

Speaking at the national launch of the National Industrial Policy 2025 in Abuja, Dangote called for an urgent…

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February 18, 2026

Retirement savings vary widely depending on your age, income and retirement goals — which means your ideal amount…

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Bitcoin losing $70,000 is a warning sign for further downside

February 18, 2026

Bitcoin BTC$67,532.47 is back below $68,000, making the earlier bounce to above $70,000 look weaker. The largest cryptocurrency…

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US, Japan announce first tranche of $550 bn investments

February 18, 2026

The United States announced Tuesday a first tranche of investments by Japan out of a colossal $550 billion…

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Charlie Munger: 5 Wealth Principles the Middle Class Should Master

February 18, 2026

The late Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner and vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, built a multi-billion-dollar…

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Berkshire Hathaway energy unit sells power assets in rare disposal

February 18, 2026

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this…

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March cut to UK interest rates more likely after inflation drops to 10-month low; FTSE 100 hits new record high – business live | Business

February 18, 2026

Economists predict BoE rate cut in March after inflation falls Many economists are predicting the Bank of England…

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Lawmakers are proposing a path to help more Utahns save for retirement – Deseret News

February 18, 2026

State estimates say 700,000 to 900,000 Utah workers lack access to employer-provided retirement plans.A new bill would create…

Asia stocks rise despite lingering AI worries, oil down after U.S-Iran talks

Japan’s exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets

Infleqtion CEO Matt Kinsella on how the newly public quantum computing company is “following in the footsteps of Nvidia”

Aliko Dangote calls for emergency power summit as blackouts threaten Nigeria’s $500bn economy

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Bitcoin losing $70,000 is a warning sign for further downside

US, Japan announce first tranche of $550 bn investments

Charlie Munger: 5 Wealth Principles the Middle Class Should Master

Berkshire Hathaway energy unit sells power assets in rare disposal

March cut to UK interest rates more likely after inflation drops to 10-month low; FTSE 100 hits new record high – business live | Business

Lawmakers are proposing a path to help more Utahns save for retirement – Deseret News