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Pershing Square Capital Management Cuts Hilton Global Shares, Buys Meta Stake

Meta Instagram Head Denies 16 Hours of Use Equals Addiction in Court

Supply chain sources claim Apple is testing a clamshell-style foldable iPhone

iOS 26.4 Beta Code Suggests Apple TV App May Be Coming to CarPlay

Five major cloud providers, including Meta, have issued $45 billion in bonds year-to-date

FDA Approves Johnson & Johnson's RYBREVANT FASPRO Monthly Dosage Regimen

Virtuix Announces It Has Joined Meta Platforms' 'Made For Meta' Program

Loop Capital Adjusts Meta Platforms' Price Target to $930 from $940, Maintains Buy Rating

Vest Financial LLC Increases Holdings in Apple Inc.

Eli Lilly Announces Phase 3 Trial Win for Cancer Therapy Retevmo

JPMorgan Reports Credit Card Delinquency and Charge-off Rates

Spanish Government Launches Investigation into Meta, X, and TikTok

Oppenheimer Increases Stake in Meta Platforms

Eli Lilly Plans $1 Billion Investment to Make India a Global Export Hub

Apple's Spring Event Will Feature New iPhone and MacBook

French Public Investment Bank Increases Stake in Alphabet

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board increases its stake in Eli Lilly and Company

Apple releases visionOS 26.4 beta, bringing "foveated streaming" to Vision Pro

Scribe Therapeutics Hits Second Milestone in CRISPR Collaboration with Eli Lilly

Wedbush calls Apple's recent sell-off 'unwarranted' and says 2026 is its year of AI.

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The recent tax law signed last summer is expected to lower average tax rates for many individuals, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. The legislation aims to simplify the tax code and stimulate economic growth, resulting in adjustments that may benefit a wide range of taxpayers. Individuals are encouraged to review their tax situations to understand the impact of these changes, with an interactive tool available for assessing tax liabilities under the new law.

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While inflation metrics showed signs of cooling to 2.4% in January, the US economy faces a distinct shift as companies adjust strategies post-holidays; data from PwC highlights shifting consumer sentiment amid evolving fiscal policies without yet revealing the specific sector impacts.

- Inflation metrics in January indicated a cooling to 2.4%.  
- The US economy is experiencing a shift as companies adapt their strategies after the holidays.  
- Data from PwC reveals changing consumer sentiment influenced by evolving fiscal policies, though specific sector impacts remain undisclosed.

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Expect higher prices as holiday pause on increases ends

The European Parliament has blocked lawmakers from using AI tools on their devices due to cybersecurity and privacy concerns. The IT department cited risks associated with uploading confidential data to AI companies' servers, stating that the security of such data cannot be guaranteed. This decision comes amid ongoing scrutiny of U.S. tech giants and their compliance with U.S. law, particularly in light of recent subpoenas from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Critics argue that proposed legislative changes could undermine Europe's strong data protection rules.

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European Parliament blocks AI on lawmakers’ devices, citing security risks

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook voiced concerns about inflation and the 'K-shaped' economy, noting that inflation is at 2.9%, exceeding the Fed's 2% target. She described current interest rates as mildly restrictive and supported the decision to maintain the policy rate. Cook highlighted the impact of rising core goods prices due to tariffs and stressed the need for clear evidence of sustainable inflation reduction before any policy shifts. Disinflation progress has stalled in 2025 after previous improvements.

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Fed's Lisa Cook expresses concern over inflation, 'K-shaped' economy. Inflation at 2.9%, above 2% target. Policy remains steady.

US stocks see a slight uptick, led by financials, while consumer staples decline. The Euro STOXX 600 index rises by 0.4%. The Empire State index indicates modest manufacturing expansion, though input prices are rising. Conversely, homebuilder sentiment drops unexpectedly, reflecting concerns over affordability and declining consumer confidence. The housing market shows signs of weakness with reduced builder expectations and declining sales. Overall, economic momentum appears to be slowing as investors navigate a holiday-shortened week.

- US stocks saw a slight increase, led by financials, while consumer staples declined.  
- The New York Fed’s Empire State index indicated continued expansion in manufacturing activity, though input prices rose, suggesting inflationary pressure.  
- In contrast, builder sentiment is low, with the housing market index dropping, reflecting challenges such as affordability issues and reduced expectations for future sales.

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LIVE MARKETS-Two-fer Tuesday: Empire State, homebuilder sentiment

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A late surge in the stock market led to all three major indices closing positively. A rally exceeding 1% in the final 40 minutes of trading resulted in gains for the Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq, reversing earlier losses. Investors reacted favorably to this late rally, contributing to the indices' positive shift. The market's performance indicates a dynamic trading environment with fluctuations throughout the day ultimately resulting in gains.

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Major Indices Turn Positive Following Late-Day Rally

Feb 17 (Reuters) - Below are results from non-competitive bids on U.S. 6-Month Bills Security 6-month bills Issue Date Feb 19, 2026 CUSIP 912797TX5 Maturity Date Aug 20, 2026 Offering Amount $77,000,000,000 Non Comps Accepted $1,640,064,100 Tentative Tendered* $1,645,064,100 ApproximateComp Remaining $75,354,935,900 SOMA Tendered $3,517,753,300 *Total of Non-comps accepted and FIMA SOMA - Bids from Federal Reserve in the System Open Market Account

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Table-Non-competitive bids for U.S. 6-month bills

California is bracing for significant rainfall and snowfall as a weekend storm continues to impact the region. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that the state will experience a brief pause in the weather before another system arrives on Thursday. The current storm is expected to saturate much of California on Tuesday, bringing challenges to the area. Residents are advised to prepare for the upcoming weather conditions as the West Coast remains under the threat of consecutive storms.

California Faces Heavy Rain and Snow with More Storms Expected

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U.S. stocks experienced a decline in a volatile trading session, with tech stocks leading the drop due to concerns over AI disruptions. The Dow Jones fell 0.46%, S&P 500 down 0.67%, and Nasdaq dropped 1.01%. Notable gainers included Norwegian Cruise Line (+6.6%) and ZIM Integrated Shipping (+30.4%), while Genuine Parts Co (-12.4%) and Orion SA (-19.5%) were among the biggest losers. Ormat Technologies saw a rise after securing a clean power deal with NV Energy.

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In Austin, Texas, on February 17, 2026, the rent-to-own industry worth $12 billion is initiating efforts to enhance transparency, consistency, and consumer confidence. This move aims to elevate professionalism and cultivate trust within the industry.

Rent-to-Own industry introduces 50-state model lease agreement to boost transparency and consumer trust in $12 billion industry.

US stocks are lower, with the Nasdaq down approximately 1% following a long weekend. Materials lead declines in the S&P 500, while utilities show gains. The Euro STOXX 600 index is up 0.1%. The dollar rises, crude oil drops over 1%, gold declines more than 2%, and bitcoin is down around 3%. The US 10-Year Treasury yield is approximately 4.04%. Investors are concerned about AI disruptions and are monitoring US-Iran nuclear negotiations. Earnings reports, including from Walmart, are expected this week.

- US stocks are down early, with the Nasdaq falling approximately 1%, while materials lead the S&P 500 decliners.  
- Concerns over AI disruptions persist as investors react to Alibaba's release of a new AI model and monitor ongoing nuclear talks between the US and Iran.  
- The energy sector is declining alongside oil prices, and a busy earnings week is anticipated, with Walmart's report on the horizon.

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LIVE MARKETS-Nasdaq leads declines on Wall Street after long weekend

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NAHB February US Housing Index Falls Below Expectations

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NAHB February US Housing Index Falls Below Expectations

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The Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Mike Selig, has indicated that the cryptocurrency market structure bill is on the verge of being signed into law. According to BlockBeats, Selig expressed the importance of ensuring that the legal framework for cryptocurrencies is adaptable to future developments. He emphasized the need to prevent a repeat of past regulatory missteps that could hinder the growth and stability of the crypto sector.

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CFTC Chair Anticipates Imminent Signing of Cryptocurrency Market Structure Bill

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The U.S. housing market index unexpectedly fell to 36 in February 2026, down from 37 the previous month and below the market expectation of 38, marking the lowest level in five months. Builder confidence has generally deteriorated, with sales expectations for the next six months dropping to 46 and potential buyer traffic decreasing to 22. During this period, 36% of builders lowered home prices, a decrease of 4 percentage points from January

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"Economics" US February NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index Unexpectedly Drops to 36

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On March 18, 2025, several companies will distribute dividends, including VUSE ($0.07/share), VBND ($0.14/share), and IVV ($1.73/share). The dividend capture strategy, popular among day traders, involves buying stocks before the ex-dividend date to receive payments. However, risks exist if stock prices fall more than the dividend amount. Monitoring market conditions is crucial for this strategy's success.

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Impact of Recent Tax Law on Average Tax Rates

Expect higher prices as holiday pause on increases ends

European Parliament blocks AI on lawmakers’ devices, citing security risks

Fed's Lisa Cook expresses concern over inflation, 'K-shaped' economy. Inflation at 2.9%, above 2% target. Policy remains steady.

LIVE MARKETS-Two-fer Tuesday: Empire State, homebuilder sentiment