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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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Stephen Colbert blasts CBS over James Talarico statement

February 18, 2026

“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night called CBS’s denial of his claim that it blocked the…

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Takaichi and the AI trade in focus this week

February 18, 2026

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), speaks during a press conference…

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Fred Hickey of the High Tech Strategist says AI bubble starting to pop

February 18, 2026

Nvidia H100 chips inside a server room at the Yotta Data Services Pvt. data center, in Navi Mumbai,…

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Japan exports growth surges nearly 17% in January as shipments to China surge

February 18, 2026

Containers at a shipping terminal in Yokohama, Japan on Oct. 18, 2021. Japan’s trade deficit surged in September…

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Goldman says these software stocks have 'moats' that can thwart AI disruption

February 17, 2026

Not all software stocks appear to be losers after the sector’s recent carnage, according to Goldman Sachs. Software…

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CFTC defends prediction market enforcement as states challenge platforms

February 17, 2026

Michael Selig, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as Commodity Futures Trading Commission chairman, testifies in a Senate…

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Ford to follow Tesla Cybertruck with electrical tech in new EV pickup

February 17, 2026

Early renderings released by Ford Motor of its next-generation, electric pickup truck, based on its upcoming universal electric…

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Danaher to buy Masimo in $9.9 billion deal in diagnostics push

February 17, 2026

The Masimo logo is displayed at Masimo headquarters on December 27, 2023 in Irvine, California. Mario Tama |…

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Dave's Hot Chicken investors bet on birria with new deal

February 17, 2026

The restaurant investors behind the success of Dave’s Hot Chicken are making a new nationwide bet on the…

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February 17, 2026

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 13, 2026 in New…

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February 17, 2026

HSBC Consumption Fund – Direct Plan – Growth Today’s value of ₹1000 SIP 3 year 4,175.80 (47.30%) 5…

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

Stephen Colbert blasts CBS over James Talarico statement

IMF urges Japan to keep raising rates, avoid reducing sales tax

Nvidia is partnering with major Indian VC firms in search for the country’s next AI start-ups

Japan exports growth surges nearly 17% in January as shipments to China surge

Goldman says these software stocks have ‘moats’ that can thwart AI disruption

CFTC defends prediction market enforcement as states challenge platforms

Ford to follow Tesla Cybertruck with electrical tech in new EV pickup

Danaher to buy Masimo in $9.9 billion deal in diagnostics push

Dave’s Hot Chicken investors bet on birria with new deal

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