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Bear of the Day: Avantor (AVTR)

Avantor shares have struggled amid declining sales growth and analysts downgrades
Tag: Stock Investment USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Bangladesh bars SpiceJet from overflying airspace on pending dues

Bangladesh has banned spicejet from using its airspace due to unpaid air navigation charges, forcing the airline to take longer routes and increasing fuel costs. the budget carrier, facing financial struggles despite recent fundraising, is in communication
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Warburg Pincus talks in final lap to buy Integrace Health for Rs 1,200 crore

Integrace is currently owned by homegrown pe fund true north and singapore sovereign investor temasek holdings. true north fund vi llp holds a 55.83% stake in integrace, while temasek arm v-science investments pte owns 43.91%.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Russia says no reason to believe change in India's stance on Russian oil

Russia denies india has stopped buying its oil. moscow says new delhi's purchases benefit both nations and stabilize global energy markets. this comes amid us claims that india agreed to halt russian crude oil imports. india has not confirmed or denied the
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Andhra government boosts land allotment for Google AI data centers to 600 acres

The andhra pradesh government has approved an increase in land for raiden infotech, a google company. over 600 acres will now be allocated for ai data centers valued at nearly rs 90,000 crore. the land will be provided in visakhapatnam and anakapalli distr
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

AI Impact Summit: First live demonstration of peer-to-peer trading pilot under India Energy Stack

India ai impact summit 2026: rec ltd showcased a live demonstration of peer-to-peer energy trading. a farmer in meerut sold surplus solar power directly to a delhi garment shop owner. this pilot used a blockchain-enabled digital platform under the india en
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

WPP Media sees India ad market growing 9.7% in 2026 to Rs 2.02 lakh crore

India's advertising market is set for significant growth, reaching over rs 2 lakh crore by 2026. digital advertising will lead this expansion, capturing a substantial share. commerce-led formats are emerging as a fast-growing segment. this dynamic market i
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

DGCA proposes 30-day ban for unruly flyers

Aviation watchdog dgca is proposing stricter rules for unruly passengers. airlines may soon impose direct flying bans of up to 30 days for certain offenses. this new policy aims to ensure safety and discipline on flights. existing provisions for longer ba
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

AI-driven process control systems, automation critical for India's steel growth, says Steel Secretary

Steel secretary sandeep poundrik highlighted that intelligent automation, digital twins, advanced analytics, and ai-driven systems are crucial for india's steel sector to remain globally competitive and environmentally responsible. with ambitious targets t
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Cochin Shipyard bags 0m order from French firm CMA CGM Group for six LNG-based vessels

Cochin shipyard has secured a significant order worth usd 360 million from france's cma cgm group. the deal involves building six lng-powered vessels. this marks the first time cma cgm is placing orders with an indian company. the first vessel is expected
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Zee Entertainment unlocks value of content library through syndication deals

Zee entertainment enterprises is enhancing its syndication strategy to maximize value from its content library. the company is adapting titles for micro-drama platforms and the short-form video ecosystem, while also expanding its mcn network for scaled dig
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Russian share of India's January oil imports lowest since late 2022, data shows

India's reliance on russian oil has decreased significantly. january saw the lowest russian crude imports since late 2022. middle eastern oil now dominates india's imports, reaching its highest share. this shift comes as india navigates western sanctions a
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks rise — but hardly enough to reverse a brutal February

Tag: Breaking Business News USA    Source: marketwatch.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

U.S. stocks are trailing the world. It could be the beginning of an epic shift.

Tag: Breaking Business News USA    Source: marketwatch.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

What oil hitting a barrel would signal about U.S.-Iran tensions

Tag: Breaking Business News USA    Source: marketwatch.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

U.S. stocks close higher, led by Nasdaq, as investors jump back into tech sector

Tag: Breaking Business News USA    Source: marketwatch.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

U.S. stocks giving back morning gains in final hour of trading — live

Tag: Breaking Business News USA    Source: marketwatch.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Fed minutes reveal discussion of a possible rate hike if inflation doesn’t cool

Tag: Breaking Business News USA    Source: marketwatch.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Amazon’s ‘underappreciated’ AI potential could drive the stock 50% higher

Tag: Breaking Business News USA    Source: marketwatch.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Trump economist Hassett says N.Y. Fed staff should be punished over tariff study

Tag: Breaking Business News USA    Source: marketwatch.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Analyzing The Q4 Earnings Season Scorecard

In terms of the market's positive reaction to q4 results, three sectors - industrial products, energy, and utilities - clearly stand out. but how are things shaping up for the rest?
Tag: Stock Earnings USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Pre-Market Earnings Report for February 19, 2026 : WMT, SO, PWR, TRGP, CVE, INSM, TECK, CNP, FTI, EVRG, DTM, MDGL

The following companies are expected to report earnings prior to market open on 02/19/2026. visit our earnings calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases.walmart inc. (wmt)is reporting for the quarter ending january 31, 2026. the supermarket c
Tag: Stock Earnings USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

After-Hours Earnings Report for February 18, 2026 : BKNG, CRH, DASH, CVNA, OXY, KGC, NTR, TPL, EIX, AWK, PAAS, RGLD

The following companies are expected to report earnings after hours on 02/18/2026. visit our earnings calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases.booking holdings inc. (bkng)is reporting for the quarter ending december 31, 2025. the internet co
Tag: Stock Earnings USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Walmart & 3 More Retail Stocks Set to Beat This Earnings Season

Retail earnings growth cools, but dg, wmt, hd and dltr stand out with positive earnings esps ahead of holiday-quarter results.
Tag: Stock Earnings USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Vertiv’s Billion Backlog Is the Loudest AI Signal in 2026

For the past two years, the artificial intelligence (ai) investment narrative has focused almost exclusively on silicon. investors constantly asked, "who makes the chips?" and the answer was usually nvidia (nasdaq: nvda). however, as 2026 unfolds, the bott
Tag: Stock Earnings USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Netflix vs. Roku: Which Streaming Stock is the Better Buy-the-Dip Target?

With international expansion and ad revenue powering their growth, netflix and roku stock are starting to stand out as compelling buy-the-dip plays.
Tag: Stock Investment USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Best AI Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever: Nvidia-Beating Vertiv

The ai infrastructure stock's upbeat 2026 outlook and wall street's reaction highlight vertiv's (which works with nvidia to solve ai cooling challenges) increasingly critical standing in the ai arms race.
Tag: Stock Investment USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

3 Best Momentum Stock Opportunities (KALU, FET, FNLPF)

Kaiser aluminum, forum energy technologies and fresnillo stocks are on fire as the market rotates into new leadership
Tag: Stock Investment USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

13F: What Druckenmiller, Dalio, Tepper, & NVIDIA are Buying

The latest round of 13f filings is in, offering a rare look behind the curtain of the world's most successful investors. from massive bets on ai infrastructure to the next wave of energy demand, see how legendary investors are handling the market.
Tag: Stock Investment USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Tax Refunds Could Spark Tech Rebound: Stocks to Watch

Post-tax season liquidity often sparks rallies.
Tag: Stock Investment USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

3 Large-Cap Growth Funds to Buy as Consumer Sentiment Rebounds

As u.s. consumer sentiment hits a six-month high, jpgsx, fcntx and trbcx stand out as large-cap growth funds poised to capitalize on easing inflation hopes.
Tag: Stock Investment USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

5 Financial Transaction Stocks to Watch Despite Elevated Expense Level

Cross-border growth, e-commerce expansion and m&a momentum support companies in the financial transaction services space, but rising technology costs and consumer spending pressures weigh on margins. companies like v, ma, fisv, fis and gpn are likely to na
Tag: Stock Investment USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

3 Investment Management Stocks to Invest in Despite Industry Woes

Despite industry woes, investment management stocks like amp, seic and fhi are expected to benefit from continued asset inflows and digital transformation.
Tag: Stock Investment USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

3 Waste Removal Services Stocks to Monitor Amid Industry Woes

The zacks waste removal services industry is anticipated to gain from the rising need for esg goals, technological developments and innovation in wte technology. cwst, rsg and clh are well-poised to gain from growing demands.
Tag: Stock Investment USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

NBIS: A Vertically Integrated AI Infrastructure Powerhouse

Tech giants are doubling down on a data center buildout that now accounts for more than 2% of gdp. learn how nebius group is perfectly positioned to ride the wve.
Tag: Stock Investment USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

3 Real Estate Operations Stocks to Consider Despite Industry Woes

Despite industry headwinds, real estate operations stocks like cbre, jll and nmrk are poised to gain from the growing adoption of outsourcing real estate services.
Tag: Stock Investment USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Housing Data (for December) Better than Expected

Housing starts for december came in nicely ahead of expectations, just like basically all delayed federal economic reports since the latest shutdown.
Tag: Stock Investment USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

3 Top-Ranked Small-Cap Value Mutual Funds Worth Betting On

Small-cap value funds blend growth potential with bargain pricing ??? here are three top-ranked picks delivering double-digit returns.
Tag: Stock Investment USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Corning’s Surprise AI Boom: Is It Already Too Late to Buy?

In the list of unlikely ai stocks, glassmaker corning inc. (nyse: glw) must be near the top. the company has close to two centuries of history making glass products and may be best known to the average consumer for its cook and bakeware. however, in r
Tag: Stock Earnings USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

CRWD Stock: Buy the Dip or Beware the Valuation?

Is the worst over for crowdstrike holdings inc. (nasdaq: crwd)? that’s what many investors had to have been hoping for when crwd stock moved up 4.4% in the five days ending feb. 13. the stock is still down about 8% in 2026, and the setup for the comp
Tag: Stock Earnings USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-18

Axis Asset Management Co-Axis Securities deal gets CCI nod

The competition commission of india has granted its approval for axis asset management company to take over the portfolio management services division of axis securities. this strategic acquisition strengthens the axis group by streamlining its service off
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

BHEL bags captive power plant order worth Rs 1,200-1,500 cr from SAIL

Bharat heavy electricals limited has secured a significant power plant project from steel authority of india limited. the order is valued between rs 1,200 crore and rs 1,500 crore. this captive power plant is a crucial part of sail's expansion at its iisco
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

Dr Reddy's says Wegovy copycat to be priced competitively, with 50-60% discounts feasible

Indian drugmaker dr reddy's laboratories is set to launch a generic version of the popular weight-loss drug wegovy. the company aims to offer it at a price up to 60% lower than the original. this move comes as the patent for semaglutide, the active ingredi
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

Nissan Gravite budget MPV launched in India at Rs 5.65 lakh. Check features, specs and offers

Nissan has launched its new gravite mpv in india. this family vehicle offers an affordable starting price. buyers can avail of attractive launch benefits. the gravite features a fresh design and a 1.0-litre petrol engine. it comes with a 7-seat configurati
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

Dabur appoints Hershey’s Herjit Bhalla as India chief; elevates Mohit Malhotra to global role

Dabur has appointed herjit bhalla, formerly of hershey, as its new india chief executive, effective april 15. current chief mohit malhotra will transition to the global ceo role. this leadership change occurs amidst a broader trend of significant executive
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

Railway projects worth Rs 53,000 cr underway in Karnataka, says MoS Somanna

Karnataka's railway infrastructure development is set to accelerate with a rs 7748 crore allocation in the union budget. over rs 52,000 crore worth of projects are already underway. four express trains now stop at nayandahalli station, a long-awaited conve
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

Pocket FM says 1 in 5 monetised creators earn over ?1 lakh a month: Here’s how they make money

Pocket fm is seeing significant creator success. over 1% of its creators now earn more than ?1 lakh monthly. total creator payouts have surpassed ?300 crore, with a target of ?1,000 crore by 2026. this growth is fueled by ai tools and expansion into indian
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

Reserve Bank proposes easing foreign exchange transaction norms

The reserve bank of india has proposed new rules for foreign exchange dealings. authorised persons will get more flexibility in hedging exposures, managing balance sheets, and market-making. reporting obligations will also be eased. these draft directions
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

Jio Financial kicks off alternative investment strategy with Rs 1 crore infusion

Jio financial services is expanding into india's alternative assets market. the company has invested rs 1 crore in its new entity, jio alternative investment manager limited. this move signals a strategic push into managing private capital strategies. the
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

What the 10-year Treasury’s move toward 4% says about AI anxiety in markets

Tag: Breaking Business News USA    Source: marketwatch.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

Berkshire returns to the newspaper business in final 13F filing of Buffett era

Tag: Breaking Business News USA    Source: marketwatch.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

Has inflation really slowed? Not according to this new Fed study.

Tag: Breaking Business News USA    Source: marketwatch.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

Pre-Market Earnings Report for February 18, 2026 : ADI, MCO, GRMN, VRSK, PODD, GPN, CLH, JLL, DINO, OGE, CRL, ICL

The following companies are expected to report earnings prior to market open on 02/18/2026. visit our earnings calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases.analog devices, inc. (adi)is reporting for the quarter ending january 31, 2026. the semic
Tag: Stock Earnings USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

After-Hours Earnings Report for February 17, 2026 : PANW, CDNS, RSG, EQT, KVUE, FE, DVN, EXE, RBA, MKSI, TOL, HL

The following companies are expected to report earnings after hours on 02/17/2026. visit our earnings calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases.palo alto networks, inc. (panw)is reporting for the quarter ending january 31, 2026. the security
Tag: Stock Earnings USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

3 Leisure Stocks Set to Outperform Q4 Earnings Expectations

Pool, hgv and penn show positive earnings esp ahead of q4, signaling potential upside as resilient leisure demand boosts revenues and margins.
Tag: Stock Earnings USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

Walmart Vs Target: Which Retail Stock is the Best Investment as Q4 Results Approach?

With their stocks spiking around 30% in the past three months, investors are largely anticipating q4 results from walmart and target after a record holiday shopping season.
Tag: Stock Investment USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

Finding the Best Value Stocks to Buy Now

Exploring how investors can screen for the best zacks rank #1 (strong buy) and #2 (buy) value stocks to buy now amid the market rotation out of tech and throughout 2026.
Tag: Stock Investment USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

Walmart Earnings: The Newest 'Tech' Stock?

Walmart (wmt) isn't actually classified as a technology stock, though it's certainly been behaving like one over the last several years, particularly as it continues to build out its online/digital e-commerce platform.
Tag: Stock Investment USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

Scott Bessent's Case for a 2026 AI Productivity Miracle

Treasury secretary scott bessent argues we aren't looking at a bubble-we're looking at the dawn of an ai-driven productivity miracle.
Tag: Stock Investment USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

3 Advertising & Marketing Stocks to Watch From a Thriving Industry

The zacks advertising and marketing industry's prospects look good on healthy service activities. pubgy, omc and stgw are likely to ride on the digital marketing surge and client-centric strategies.
Tag: Stock Investment USA    Source: nasdaq.com   Dated: 2026-02-17

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