First Trust Long/Short Equity

Microsoft to Implement Stricter Hybrid Work Policy

Apple to hold 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 24

Amazon discloses 5.3% stake in electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies

NVIDIA releases NVIDIA App hotfix to fix laptop MUX switch issue

Meta faces court hearing in California over lawsuit alleging its platforms are addictive to minors

Saudi Aramco and Microsoft Sign MoU to Advance Industrial AI and Digital Talent Transformation

EU Launches New Antitrust Investigation into Google

Forbes Ranks Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos as the Second-Greatest Innovator

A report indicates that sellers on Amazon's platform contributed 4 trillion in sales in 2025.

NVIDIA CEO Predicts AI Data Centers Will Create a Job Boom in India

UBS Raises Alphabet's Target Price to $348

Amazon FBA Fee Adjustment to Take Effect on February 15, Changing Deduction Method for Inventory Removal and Disposal

Waymo launches the sixth generation Waymo Driver Auto system

Bernstein Analyst Raises Apple Price Target to $340, Citing AI as More Important Than Memory Costs

Microsoft adds a command-line interface (CLI) to its app store and revamps the Partner Center

OpenAI is reportedly advancing a $100 billion funding round, with Microsoft as a potential investor

Bank of America says rising memory costs have a limited earnings impact on Apple

NVIDIA's China-exclusive professional graphics card, the RTX 6000D, is disassembled for the first time

Alphabet Integrating Brain and DeepMind, Isomorphic Labs Advancing AI-Driven Drug Development

Microsoft reportedly plans to restore the free movement feature of the Windows 11 taskbar in summer 2026

Mega Fortune

ARROWMARK FINANCIAL CORP COM USD0.001 (S/R 18/02/2026)

ChowChow Cloud

BAYVIEW ACQUISITION CORPORATION COM USD0.0001 (S/R)

Fastly

Galecto

Cognex

Haoxin

SCWorx

IPG Photonics

Bloomberg posted on X that a significant event is bringing together key figures from asset management, banking, private capital, and wealth sectors. The gathering aims to foster discussions on current trends and challenges within these industries. Participants will share insights and strategies to navigate the evolving financial landscape. The event underscores the importance of collaboration and knowledge exchange among industry leaders to address pressing economic issues. This initiative highlights the role of influential voices in shaping the future of finance.

CoinLive

Influential Voices Gather to Discuss Asset Management and Banking

LBTYK

LBTYB

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), backed by the Trump family, has launched World Swap, a platform aimed at capturing a share of the $9.6 trillion foreign exchange market. This blockchain-based service promises lower fees for currency swaps compared to traditional banks. Despite political scrutiny, including a probe into a significant investment from a UAE-linked group, WLFI aims to expand its financial network and has already seen substantial activity in its lending platform. The project utilizes a stablecoin, USD1, which has rapidly gained market value.

Tip Ranks

Liberty Global -C

Liberty Global - B

Trump Family's WLFI Storms into the $9 Trillion Currency Market with World Swap

Anthropic's valuation of $350 billion is drawing attention as it influences various sectors including software, financial services, commercial real estate, and freight. Bespoke Investment Group posted on X, highlighting the company's significant impact across these industries. The valuation has sparked discussions about its perceived affordability given its extensive reach and influence. As Anthropic continues to expand its footprint, stakeholders are closely monitoring its developments and the broader implications for the affected sectors.

Anthropic's Valuation Raises Questions Amid Industry Impact

Benzinga has expanded its channel distribution with Nordot, allowing global news organizations and digital publishers to access and redistribute Benzinga's financial data APIs. This partnership enables publishers to integrate various financial datasets into their platforms, enhancing financial coverage while maintaining editorial standards. The collaboration aims to support digital publishers as content consumption shifts towards multi-channel environments, with the distribution already live across major outlets like Samsung News. Benzinga's APIs provide real-time market intelligence, empowering publishers to deliver richer financial content efficiently.

prnewswire

SPDR S&P Software

07:04 ETBenzinga Expands Channel Distribution With Nordot to Deliver Financial Data APIs Across Global News Platforms

EZBC

GOLD

1. A new address deposited $5.1 million into Hyperliquid and opened a short position in gold. 2. An address transferred 3.65 million UNI tokens, worth $13.43 million, to Coinbase Prime. 3. X Money has begun internal testing to become the central platform for fund transactions. 4. CZ announced an AMA at Binance Square at 23:00 today. 5. The UK Treasury selected HSBC's blockchain platform for digital government bonds. 6. Naveen Mallela resigned from JPMorgan's blockchain division. 7. Strategy plans to issue more perpetual preferred shares. 8. BlackRock executives noted potential $2 trillion inflows from Asian crypto asset allocation. 9. Ripple CEO stated XRP remains a core focus, with potential M&A in 2026. 10. Democratic lawmakers questioned the SEC chairman about crypto enforcement.

Franklin Bitcoin ETF

Valkyrie Bitcoin and Ether Strategy ETF

Gold.com

SPDR Gold Shares

Bitwise Bitcoin ETF

Coinbase

VanEck Bitcoin ETF

Roundhill Gold Miners Weeklypay ETF

Agnico Eagle Mines

Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund - ETF

Sprott JR Gold Miners ETF

WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund

VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF

iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners

YieldMax Gold Miners Opt Inc Strgy ETF

CoinShares Bitcoin ETF

Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF

iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF

Kinross Gold

Newmont

VanEck Gold Miners ETF

Planet Morning News

CVC’s Global Sport Group is set to announce a £2bn debt financing deal with Pimco, an asset management group linked to former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The deal, expected to be finalized soon, will enhance CVC's portfolio, which includes stakes in various sports leagues. CVC recently completed a $300m investment in Equine Network and is looking to expand its sports assets further this year, potentially in the US market.

cityam

PIMCO High Income

CVC’s Global Sport Group to announce deal with Gordon Brown-linked Pimco

U.S. retail data disappoints, the three major indices show mixed results, new AI tools raise concerns about industry prospects, wealth management stocks plummet, with Charles Schwab falling over 7%; storage chip stocks significantly retreat, with SanDisk dropping over 7%; the offshore yuan hits a nearly three-year high, breaking 6.91 intraday for the first time in nearly three years

Wallstreetcn

Breakfast | U.S. retail data disappoints, three major indexes mixed

Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. (JLL) forecasts strong growth in global hotel investment volumes for 2026, driven by robust debt markets and high investment capital. In 2025, hotel transaction volumes rose significantly, particularly in the Americas, while Asia Pacific is expected to recover from a decline. The report emphasizes the demand for high-quality assets and the role of private equity in driving acquisitions. JLL anticipates a sustained investment cycle in the hotel sector, with favorable conditions likely to continue beyond 2026.

Reuters

Jones Lang Lasalle

JLL Forecasts Robust Global Hotel Investment Growth for 2026

FinLink has partnered with Rafa.ai to transform its platform into an AI-native marketplace for financial professionals. This strategic alliance aims to enhance matchmaking, valuations, and M&A simulations, ultimately driving growth in assets under management (AUM) and career progression. The revamped platform will feature an AI-driven Business Directory and a specialized Jobs Marketplace tailored for the financial services sector. The integration of AI is expected to improve user engagement and generate measurable economic outcomes, addressing the challenges of low transaction rates in existing professional networks.

08:42 ETFinLink Taps Rafa.ai to Transform into the Leading Revenue and Career Engine for Finance Professionals

Capital overheating is giving rise to AI "zombie companies": reliant on financing and struggling to be profitable. The share of AI venture capital in the U.S. is expected to exceed 65% by 2025, but many companies have slow delivery and high costs, with real benefits obscured by subsidies. Capital misallocation delays market clearing. As subsidies wane, companies unable to generate their own revenue will face elimination, while those with sustainable business models will emerge as the ultimate winners

$222 billion continues to "bleed" the AI track, capital is giving rise to a batch of unprofitable zombie companies

02824

601899

Gold prices have surged over 300% from 2015 to 2025, despite their volatility. This rise contrasts with a steady decline in consumer sentiment, indicating that as economic confidence wanes, investors are increasingly turning to safe havens like gold and money market funds. This inverse relationship highlights the psychological factors influencing investment decisions during uncertain economic times.

Talkmarkets

EFUND GOLD MI ETF

Zijin Mining

SD-GOLD

ChinaAMC CSI SH-SZ-HK Gold Industry Equity ETF

ZHONGJIN GOLD

iShares Gold Trust

ChinaAMC Gold ETF

EFUND GOLD MI-U

EFUND GOLD MI-R

The Psychology Behind Gold’s Surge

GLXY

SPGI

ETHE

Data shows Tether is funding ~140 projects from profits and adding staff as reserves shape peg risk. Tether investments, USDT reserves, S&P Global downgrade source:

Galaxy Digital

S&P Global

Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust BTC - ETF

Riot Platforms

Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF

Fidelity Ethereum Fund

ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF

ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF

Proshares Ether Strategy ETF

Grayscale Bitcoin Adopters ETF

VanEck Ethereum ETF

Grayscale Ethereum Mini Staking ETF

Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF

Direxion Daily Crypto Industry Bull2XETF

21Shares Ethereum ETF

Leverage Shares 2X Long COIN Daily ETF

GraniteShares 2x Long COIN Daily ETF

Franklin Ethereum ETF

IShares Ethereum Trust ETF

Amplify Transform Data Sharing ETF

Bitwise Ethereum ETF

Tether expands investments, hiring after S&P downgrade

TOXR

GXRP

XRPR

XRPC

XRPZ

Ripple has introduced its Institutional DeFi roadmap for the XRP Ledger, aiming to establish XRP as a key asset for on-chain credit and liquidity. The plan includes evolving XRPL into a compliant financial environment for institutions, focusing on payments, collateral, and credit. Despite XRP's price struggles, down over 30% recently, Ripple continues to develop features like Multi-Purpose Tokens and Permissioned Domains to enhance institutional access and compliance. Future enhancements will target privacy and market access, supporting real-world financial applications.

21shares XRP ETF

Grayscale XRP Trust ETF

REX-Osprey XRP ETF

Canary XRP ETF

Franklin XRP ETF

Ripple Unveils New DeFi Roadmap as XRP Bleeds

The latest Global Pension Assets Study by WTW's Thinking Ahead Institute revealed that global pension assets surged to a new peak of USD 68.3 trillion in 2025, marking a significant 9.6% increase compared to the previous year. The growth was primarily propelled by defined contribution (DC) savings. This data, disclosed by the prominent advisory, broking, and solutions firm, indicates the continued robust expansion of pension assets on a global scale.

Unusual Whales

Willis Towers Watson

Global pension assets hit record high in 2025, growing by 9.6% to USD 68.3 trillion, driven by DC savings.

Nexus Global Payments (NGP) has appointed Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) and Network for Electronic Transfers Singapore (NETS) as the Nexus Technical Operator (NTO) following a competitive procurement process. This partnership aims to build an interoperable global payments infrastructure, with PayNet and NETS leveraging their expertise to ensure compliance with international standards. The NTO will collaborate with Amazon Web Services and Endava for technical development, with a go-live target set for 2027. This initiative reflects a commitment to innovation and financial inclusion across Asia and beyond.

动点科技英文源

Nexus Global Payments appoints PayNet and NETS as technical operator

First Trust Long/Short Equity(FTLS.US)

Influential Voices Gather to Discuss Asset Management and Banking

Trump Family's WLFI Storms into the $9 Trillion Currency Market with World Swap

Anthropic's Valuation Raises Questions Amid Industry Impact

07:04 ETBenzinga Expands Channel Distribution With Nordot to Deliver Financial Data APIs Across Global News Platforms

Planet Morning News