Bank of Australia news

By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The dollar held gains on Tuesday as markets awaited signals, expected later this week, about the potential timing of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia ( ASX:CBA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of A$2.35 per share on the 30th of...

Rio Tinto Group (LSE:RIO) and Chinalco have agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Brazil based aluminium producer Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA). The deal gives Rio Tinto a larger presence in Latin American aluminium, extending its integrated position across bauxite, alumina and primary metal. The transaction represents a new phase of international expansion for Rio Tinto in a core business line alongside its iron ore and copper operations. For investors watching LSE:RIO, this...

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is back in focus as investors weigh its upcoming February 11 half-year results and interim dividend update, along with recent variable home loan rate changes following the latest cash rate hike. See our latest analysis for Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Recent trading reflects that focus, with a 5.55% 7 day share price return and a 4.35% 30 day share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 1.11% contrasts with a very strong 5 year total...

If you are wondering whether Commonwealth Bank of Australia at around A$159.89 is offering fair value or carrying a premium, you are not alone. The stock has seen a 5.6% return over the last 7 days and 4.4% over the last 30 days, while the year to date return sits at a 0.8% decline and the 1 year return at 1.1%, with longer term 3 year and 5 year returns of 63.3% and 123.1% respectively. Recent coverage has focused on Commonwealth Bank of Australia as one of the major Australian banks, with...

Firmus Technologies secures major private credit financing to expand AI data centers across Australia using Nvidia chips.

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Find insight on Commonwealth Bank of Australia, buyout funds and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Coinbase tells Australia that bank opacity on crypto account closures has created "a crisis of confidence" in the financial system.

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By Naveen Thukral SINGAPORE, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Commodities markets slumped on Monday, led by deep losses in gold, silver, oil and industrial metals as the choice of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair

Commonwealth Bank of Australia and its related entities have notified Karoon Energy that they ceased to be a substantial holder on 26 January 2026, signalling their voting interest has fallen below the regulatory threshold. This change subtly reshapes Karoon Energy’s shareholder base, potentially shifting the balance of influence among remaining major investors and future corporate decisions. We will now examine how Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s reduced holding could influence Karoon...

The acquisition via a JV, with Rio Tinto holding 33% and Chalco 67%, values Votorantim's 68.596% stake in CBA at approximately $902.6m (4.69bn reais).

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has taken part in Australia's first authenticated agentic payment transactions. The pilot uses Mastercard's new agentic payment technology, with CBA cards used for the inaugural payments. The development introduces AI powered payment capabilities to Australian cardholders for the first time. For you as an investor, this sits at the core of what ASX:CBA does: everyday banking, cards and payments at scale. Banks and payment networks globally are...

Chinalco and Rio Tinto will acquire a 69% stake in Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio for about $900 million.

SÃO PAULO, Brazil, January 30, 2026--Rio Tinto and Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco) have entered into a definitive agreement with Votorantim (the "Transaction Agreement") to acquire, through a joint venture to be owned 33% by Rio Tinto and 67% by Chalco (the "Joint Venture"), Votorantim’s 68.596% controlling shareholding in Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) (the "Transaction"). The Transaction, at an all cash consideration of R$10.50 per share in CBA, represents a premium of a

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CMWAY, CBOE, SPFI, TEL and IVZ have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on January 29th, 2026.

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IVZ, TEL and CMWAY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on January 29th, 2026.

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As the Australian market experiences a positive ripple effect from Wall Street's recent gains, investors are closely watching developments in international trade and commodity prices. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those looking to navigate the current economic landscape.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CMWAY) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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As the Australian stock market wraps up the year with a slight dip, primarily due to pre-holiday profit-taking and influenced by Wall Street's record highs, investors are turning their attention to sectors like precious metals which have seen recent gains. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those looking to navigate the current market landscape.

Bitcoin news

19 Feb, 2026
Minutes from the January meeting show rate hikes are not off the table. If inflation stalls, policymakers are ready to tighten again. That is a direct warning to risk markets.For Bitcoin price, this flips the script. The market was leaning toward cuts. More liquidity. Easier conditions. Now the Fed is ...
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The dollar rose to a near two-week high, but its gains after better-than-expected U.S. economic data and the Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes probably won’t last, MUFG Bank said.
STORY: From a surprise loss for Coinbase to Scott Bessent's legal call, this is Crypto Weekly.:: Crypto Weekly:: Coinbase posts surprise lossCoinbase posted a surprise quarterly loss of just over $666 million - its first decline in three years.The crypto exchange was hit by weaker trading volumes due to a wideranging digital-asset selloff.Digital assets slumped in the final three months of last year, with bitcoin plummeting from October's record high.Sentiment around the sector has stayed largely downbeat and hurt Coinbase trading desks.:: Bessent wants new crypto rules soonU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to see federal rules for digital assets soon.He said it was important for Congress to pass a bill President Trump can sign into law this spring.Bessent said the so-called 'Clarity Act' would give "great comfort to the market" at a time of high volatility.He added crypto firms have tried to block the legislation, but there is a bipartisan group of lawmakers who want to get it passed. :: eToro beats but raises bitcoin questionseToro beat estimates for fourth-quarter profit.The stock and crypto platform saw strong capital market activity drive up trading income.Net income rose 43% to $115.6 million as investors rotated between crypto and traditional asset classes.Commodities performed strongly - with investors questioning if gold's rally means it's overtaken bitcoin as the preferred inflation hedge in crypto portfolios.:: Nexo makes U.S. returnCrypto company Nexo has relaunched in the U.S.It comes three years after it left the country and paid a $45 million fine following clashes with regulators.Nexo co-founder Antoni Trenchev hosted the U.S. president's eldest son Donald Trump Jr. at a business event in Bulgaria last April.Trenchev also had lunch with President Trump last year, where Nexo was the lead sponsor of a golf championship.:: Clear Street delays IPOClear Street postponed its U.S. initial public offering.The Wall Street broker cited 'market conditions' and became the second delayed listing in a week due to market volatility.Clear Street had already slashed its original target of raising more than $1 billion down to $364 million.The firm told Reuters it aims to revisit the listing at a later time. 
Japan's fiscal expansion under its newly elected leader Sanae Takaichi could be a double-edged sword for the yen.
Ledn issued $188M in Bitcoin-backed securitized bonds as crypto lending volumes shrink and market volatility pressures collateral.
Crypto market cap slips $25 billion to $2.28 trillion as Bitcoin consolidates below $70,000 and Optimism nears all-time low after 14.7% drop.
18 Feb, 2026
Gold, silver, oil prices surge on fears of a weeks-long Iran war, while Bitcoin slips as investors rotate into traditional safe-haven assets.
FOMC minutes show a divided Federal Reserve debating inflation and rate cuts, reinforcing dollar strength and weighing on Bitcoin prices.
If you have been checking your portfolio lately and feeling a knot in your stomach, you definitely aren’t alone. Bitcoin price has been relentless recently, and unfortunately, the direction has been down. The latest numbers confirm what many of us feared: Bitcoin ETF outflows have hit a four-week streak, totaling ...
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon backed Treasury Secretary Bessent, who recently had harsh words for companies like Coinbase that said no crypto legislation is better “than a bad bill.”
Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong said on Sunday that retail users on the cryptocurrency exchange showed strong resilience in the ongoing market downturn, steadily purchasing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) during the dips. Coinbase Encountering Retail...
Short interest is high, but so is asset backing. Bit Digital tests whether balance-sheet strength can overpower bearish bets.
Investing.com -- Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Co. and its unit increased their positions in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF during the fourth quarter of 2025, even as cryptocurrency prices fell sharply.
Activist investor Starboard Value on Wednesday pressed Riot Platforms to speed up AI data center deals, saying the ‌bitcoin miner is well-positioned to capitalize on booming demand for ‌artificial intelligence infrastructure. Shares of Riot rose about 5% in premarket trading. The push underscores a ​shift among crypto miners, which are looking to use their large power capacity for AI computing as bitcoin mining profits remain volatile and demand for AI data centers grows rapidly.
If you had $10,000 to put into crypto today, would you choose XRP or Bitcoin? This XRP and Bitcoin comparison uses three AI models to find the answer. XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) trades near $1.50, down 60% from its $3.65 cycle high while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hovers around $68,000, down 45% from its peak. Both cryptos ... $10,000 in XRP or Bitcoin for 2026? 3 AI Models Pick the Winner
Here's how Trump's crypto revolution became a revolt and what you should be thinking about amid the current downturn.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde hasn’t taken any decision on whether to serve out her full term, according to an ECB spokesperson. Lagarde's term is due to end in October 2027. Earlier, the Financial Times said Lagarde would step down early to allow French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to be involved in choosing a new ECB president.
Riot's Bitcoin mining profits are declining sharply due to lower prices. Activist investor Starboard urges Riot to accelerate its shift to AI data centers. Many ...
Net income, group share, dropped to €319m from €723m in 2024, due to higher tax of €516m and integration costs.
Altcoins are seeing the heaviest selling in five years, with $209 billion more sold than bought on exchanges over the past 13 months. Retail investors ...

EUR/USD news

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde hasn’t taken any decision on whether to serve out her full term, according to an ECB spokesperson. Lagarde's term is due to end in October 2027. Earlier, the Financial Times said Lagarde would step down early to allow French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to be involved in choosing a new ECB president.

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18 Feb, 2026 / 12:45

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose to a 1-week high and finished up by +0.25%. Weakness in the euro and the British pound on Tuesday was supportive for the dollar after both currencies fell to 1-week lows. Also, hawkish Fed comments boosted the dollar on Tuesday after Chicago...

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17 Feb, 2026 / 20:33

The index closed up 82.48 points, 0.8%, at 10,556.17.

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17 Feb, 2026 / 17:24

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.55% at a 1-week high. Today's slide in stocks has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, weakness in the euro and the British pound is bullish for the dollar after the currencies fell to 1-week lows. Today's US economic...

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17 Feb, 2026 / 15:39

Dollar positioning reached its most negative in more than 14 years, according to the BofA’s latest foreign exchange and rates sentiment survey.

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16 Feb, 2026 / 14:25

On top of threats from Russia and China, Donald Trump’s America First foreign policy — including threats to acquire Greenland from neighboring Denmark — underscore how smaller economies are exposed in an era of great-power rivalries. “Sweden is now a full member of NATO and we are reinforcing our defenses alongside our EU partners,” Cecilia Rönn, a Swedish lawmaker from the Liberal party, said in an interview at the parliament in Stockholm.

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16 Feb, 2026 / 05:00

Investing.com -- Bank of America said Germany’s long-awaited fiscal stimulus is beginning to support growth, but warned that the recent rally in European equities may already reflect much of the upside and could set markets up for disappointment.

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14 Feb, 2026 / 08:30

The figures signal resilience for the economic bloc, which has been rocked by threats from US president Donald Trump of ever escalating tariffs.

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13 Feb, 2026 / 11:32

Group sales expected to be in the mid-single-digit percent range below the previous year at an assumed exchange rate of EUR/USD 1.18(2025 preliminary: EUR 1,347 million) EBITDA margin projected within the range of 20 to 24 percent Headwinds from ...

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12 Feb, 2026 / 21:56

Investing.com -- European Central Bank policymaker Peter Kazimir said on Monday that a significant shift in economic and inflation trends would be necessary for the ECB to consider altering its monetary policy stance.

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09 Feb, 2026 / 15:35

Investing.com -- The pound fell against the euro and dollar on Monday as traders responded to the political crisis facing UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and anticipated further interest rate cuts.

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09 Feb, 2026 / 10:04

As geopolitical turmoil has emanated from the US, world currencies have rallied while the dollar has flatlined.

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08 Feb, 2026 / 14:00

Officials consider the exchange rate as one element “to project inflation dynamics,” the Italian policymaker said, according to a transcript posted on the ECB’s website on Sunday. At the same time, Cipollone highlighted that the ECB doesn’t have a specific target for the common currency, and that it’s been bunching around $1.17-$1.18 for almost a year now. ECB officials last week kept borrowing costs unchanged for a fifth meeting, with President Christine Lagarde repeating that they see themselves in a “good place,” and playing down the euro’s rise.

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08 Feb, 2026 / 11:57

European assets look like a haven from President Donald Trump’s mercurial U.S. policy and a possible implosion of U.S. tech stocks.

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05 Feb, 2026 / 15:29

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged Thursday as the economy in the 21 countries that use the euro chugs past the disruption from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs with modest yet resilient growth. “The economy remains resilient in a challenging global environment,” bank President Christine Lagarde said, opening her post-meeting news conference. “At the same time, the external environment remains challenging owing to higher tariffs and a stronger euro," she said.

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05 Feb, 2026 / 13:17

European Central Bank is expected to keep interest rate unchanged as Lagarde guidance shapes euro outlook, influencing EUR/USD trading.

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05 Feb, 2026 / 10:39

While the market anticipates a “wait-and-see” hold, any guidance from President Lagarde on the Euro’s recent breakout will be the primary driver for the pair’s next leg.

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05 Feb, 2026 / 08:52

1354 GMT – The euro could turn lower against the dollar in the second half of 2026 as its recent appreciation has outpaced rate differentials, Societe Generale’s Kit Juckes says in a note. The euro has consistently risen faster than two-year rate differentials suggest it should over the past year or so and this move has extended at the start of 2026, he says. Rate differentials are consistent with the euro falling to $1.14 by year-end, from $1.1820 currently, he says.

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04 Feb, 2026 / 22:21

The EU’s latest surveys indicate early stabilisation in retail, with confidence edging higher after prolonged weakness.

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04 Feb, 2026 / 09:15

1530 ET – The dollar weakens as markets face another U.S. data gap. Meanwhile, many analysts expect Kevin Warsh to drive a hawkish, leaner Fed focused on inflation. The WSJ Dollar Index slips 0.1%, as the greenback weakens 0.2% against the euro and 0.5% versus the Swiss franc, while strengthening 0.1% against the yen.

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03 Feb, 2026 / 20:32

Tesco PLC news

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19 Feb, 2026 / 12:41

CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cosmos Health Inc. ("Cosmos Health" or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:COSM), a diversified, vertically integrated global healthcare group, today announced a significant expansion of its United Kingdom (UK) retail footprint as its antimicrobial skin cleanser, C-Scrub Wash Chlorhexidine 4% (“C-Scrub”), is now available through Tesco, the UK’s largest retailer. Tesco is a leading multinational retail group operating across multiple markets and ranked among the top

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18 Feb, 2026 / 15:17

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18 Feb, 2026 / 07:33

Two supermarkets recently received top marks for their quality and product range in the Which? rankings

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17 Feb, 2026 / 12:53

Chief executive Jonathan Myers said PZ Cussons has to ‘battle every day to win every purchase’.

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16 Feb, 2026 / 06:53

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13 Feb, 2026 / 12:01

Tesco is stepping up its investment in UK convenience retail, with more than 70 new Tesco Express stores scheduled to open by the end of its 2026/27 financial year.

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13 Feb, 2026 / 02:20

Feb 12 (Reuters) - Indian textile maker Welspun Living, which exports to global retailers including Walmart and Tesco, posted a slump in its quarterly profit on Thursday, as a U.S. tariff-triggered

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12 Feb, 2026 / 09:51

Which? has published its latest rankings based on factors like customer service, store appearance, product range and availability and quality.

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12 Feb, 2026 / 00:01

Tesco has cut ties with the lobbying group co-founded by Lord Mandelson amid a growing exodus of clients after the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

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11 Feb, 2026 / 15:17

Tesco’s latest price target reset is more of a fine tune than a rewrite, with the modelled fair value essentially steady at £4.74 while the average analyst target now sits closer to £4.80 after JPMorgan trimmed its figure to 480 GBp from 500 GBp. The key shift is a slightly higher 8.19% discount rate applied to largely unchanged long term revenue growth of 2.87%, which helps explain why targets are easing even though the core cash flow story is left intact. As this article unfolds, you will...

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11 Feb, 2026 / 05:07

Britain is “sleepwalking” into a worklessness epidemic with millions out of a job and on benefits, the boss of the nation’s biggest supermarket has warned.

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10 Feb, 2026 / 19:52

The acquisition includes the brand and intellectual property, but not Barry M’s factory and staff.

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09 Feb, 2026 / 15:42

The supermarket giant said it will open 70 new convenience store sites by March next year.

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09 Feb, 2026 / 10:40

January proved to be a volatile start to the year, as heightened geopolitical tensions rattled stock markets and drove investors to gold.

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06 Feb, 2026 / 06:00

The fledgling UK savoury-biscuits business has closed its latest fundraising round.

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05 Feb, 2026 / 12:46

Which? said it is ‘worth noting that Tesco’s loyalty-linked discounts aren’t accessible to everyone’.

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04 Feb, 2026 / 13:01

A basket of 89 goods costs £164.74 at the discount retailer

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04 Feb, 2026 / 06:00

Key opportunities in the UK ecommerce market include the expansion of omnichannel integration by retailers, leveraging store networks for last-mile fulfilment, and the growing influence of international marketplaces like Temu and Shein. Retail media networks are expanding, capitalizing on first-party data as privacy changes impact digital ads. Value-driven consumer behavior is leading to shifts in retail strategies, focusing on affordability and sustainability. United Kingdom B2C Ecommerce Marke

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03 Feb, 2026 / 10:30

Advantage NRG, part of Hercules PLC (LSE:HERC), has landed £6.5 million of contracted grid work across two UK networks. The deals run through 2026 and scale operations up to 52 skilled workers at peak. Tooru PLC (AIM:TOO, FRA:73N) says its gluten-free OAF brand will launch in ASDA stores from April 2026. The range is already in Tesco and is expanding fast as demand for free-from food grows. EMV Capital (AIM:EMVC, FRA:NTK1) says it’s well placed for a capital markets recovery despite quiet exits. Assets topped £100 million at the end of last year and several portfolio companies are now in M&A discussions. Rome Resources Plc (AIM:RMR, FRA:33R) has reported encouraging metallurgical results from its Bisie North project in the DRC. Strong tin and copper recoveries support the case for future commercial development. ATOME PLC (AIM:ATOM) is closing in on a final investment decision for its Villeta fertiliser project in Paraguay. Project financing talks are advanced, with FID now targeted for late February. Connecting Excellence Group Plc (AQSE:XCE) has bought just over one Bitcoin for £64,000 using surplus cash. The purchase was funded by strong January trading at its Spencer Riley recruitment business. Follow us and subscribe on YouTube, our social channels and on proactiveinvestors.co.uk.

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02 Feb, 2026 / 09:43

Microsoft Corporation news

Cayosoft achieves 76% YoY annual recurring revenue growth, adding new enterprise and government agency customers while also expanding industry and analyst validationCOLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cayosoft, the undisputed leader in Microsoft hybrid Active Directory (AD), Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 management, monitoring, and recovery, today reported record growth, product innovation and customer momentum in 2025. Cayosoft significantly expanded its presence across enterprise a

As enterprises adopt AI across their organizations, the volume and speed of work continues to increase. Content is generated faster, decisions are made earlier, and traditional legal and compliance processes are no longer able to keep pace. While productivity accelerates, the obligation to meet regulatory, legal, and internal standards remains unchanged.

19 Feb, 2026 13:58 Yahoo! Finance

Company says its tools are not being used for mass surveillance.

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Bloomberg says round could value startup above $850 billion.

The daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates is carrying the tech torch.

Both stocks have tumbled by double-digit percentages since the start of the year.

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News of the day for Feb. 19, 2026

It's the largest raise in history, but it's still just a drop in the bucket for what the company is spending these days

India’s Adani Group said on Tuesday it will invest $100 billion in the development of renewable energy-powered, AI-ready data centers by 2035. Adani's $250 Billion AI Data Center Vision The investment is part of a broader plan to build the world's largest integrated data center platform. Chairman Gautam Adani estimated the investment to generate an additional $150 billion by 2035 across server manufacturing, advanced infrastructure, cloud platforms, and related industries, creating a $250 billio

This market is anything but easy. One day, we’re setting a new high and the next day, we might be down 2%. That’s volatility for ya. Not only volatility, but there’s also lots of sector rotation happening. The stocks that are up this year are, generally, not the ones that have been hot over the last few years. The Magnificent 7 aren’t looking so magnificent in 2026. NVIDIA (NVDA) is basically flat, Microsoft (MSFT) is off 18%, Tesla (TSLA) is down 9%. I could go on… What’s doing well? As we’ve d

FEATURE Tesla stock remains popular with retail investors despite recent declines. Shares of the electric vehicle maker were down 0.7% at $408.50 in early trading on Thursday, while the and futures were both down about 0.

Microsoft Insider Buys $2M in Stock Amid Year-to-Date Slump

For nearly a month investors have raced to dump shares of companies that could be disrupted by AI tools like Anthropic’s Claude Cowork. Sharp selling has been seen by a wide variety of sectors including software, legal services, wealth management and transportation logistics on worries that the tools could erode growth, demand and pricing power at traditional companies. This absence of a publicly traded companies that offer some kind of exposure or correlation to Anthropic is becoming a frustration for traders, who are instead stuck trying to side-step the growing a list of stocks that have plunged because of its tools.

19 Feb, 2026 11:02 Yahoo! Finance

Deal could value the AI startup above $850 billion with backing from major tech investors

ChatGPT maker advances first phase of record financing, with strategic investors expected to anchor commitments and pre-money valuation at $730 billion.

Listen and subscribe to Stocks In Translation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcast. The AI boom is here, but a few hyperscalers are running the show.In this episode of Stocks in Translation, BNP Paribas Equity Research Equity Analyst David O’Connor joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss the AI trade and the outsized influence of hyperscalers. They break down how a handful of giant buyers, including Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL) (GOOG), Meta (META), and Oracle (ORCL), are driving AI infrastructure spending, shaping the semiconductor market, and setting the pace for the next wave of AI growth and innovation.Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here, or watch on your favorite streaming service. This post was written by Lauren Pokedoff

19 Feb, 2026 10:20 Yahoo! Finance

LSEG launches Model-as-a-Service and welcomes Societe Generale to its model marketplace LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / LSEG today launched Model-as-a-Service (MaaS), a new capability that enables financial institutions to host, ...

In February 2026, Microsoft announced plans to invest US$50.00 billion by 2030 to expand AI infrastructure and skills across the Global South, while partners such as CrowdStrike, Capgemini and TeamDynamix deepened their use of Azure and the Microsoft Marketplace ecosystem. At the same time, analyst downgrades and questions about whether rising AI and data center spending will translate into profitable products have put Microsoft’s AI strategy and capital allocation under intense...

Nvidia, Taiwan, Bloom Energy, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Intel, Nebius and Micron have been highlighted in this Investment Ideas article.

Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT) is committing US$50b to expand AI infrastructure and skills across the Global South. The plan focuses on data centers, talent training, multilingual AI, and local innovation support. The initiative was announced at an AI summit in New Delhi and targets emerging markets across developing regions. For anyone tracking Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT), this move sits at the intersection of its cloud, AI, and enterprise software businesses. The company is tying long term AI...

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Apple Inc news

The US gift card market offers opportunities in four main areas: repositioning gift cards as ecosystem instruments to enhance brand loyalty, embedding them in apps for seamless transactions, using them as controlled corporate spending tools, and bolstering fraud controls. Focus on digital transformation and integration into payment ecosystems is key. U.S. Gift Card Market U.S. Gift Card Market Dublin, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "United States Gift Card Business and Investment Opportun

Growth is driven by rising disposable incomes, wellness trends, and demand for personalized solutions. Major players innovate with premium and accessible products. Sleep Aids Market Sleep Aids Market Dublin, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Sleep Aids: Technologies and Global Markets" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The global sleep aid technology market is projected to expand from $103.5 billion in 2025 to $136 billion by 2030, marking a compound annual growth rate (CA

Wall Street futures pointed moderately lower pre-bell Thursday as tech mega-caps gave up some gains

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Listen and subscribe to Stocks In Translation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcast.Smart glasses 2.0 are here - and this year they could be huge.In this episode of Stocks in Translation, BNP Paribas Equity Research Equity Analyst David O’Connor joins host Jared Blikre and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to discuss the booming market for AR glasses. With shipments projected to grow over 50% this year, smart glasses are finally shedding their “science project” image. O’Connor explains how next-gen features, lighter form factors, and Apple's (AAPL) AI-focused wearables could make these devices must-haves of 2026.Check out the full episode here. Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here, or watch on your favorite streaming service. This post was written by Lauren Pokedoff

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Bitcoin price slipped on Thursday as escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran weighed on broader risk sentiment.

19 Feb, 2026 @ 09:24 by Yahoo! Finance

Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran drive investors to the precious metal.

Centrica announced it was stopping share buyback plans after it suffered a 39% drop in profits for full-year 2025.

The Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF has delivered a blistering annual return of 18.8% over the past decade.

The average monthly mortgage payment in Britain fell to £1,592 in January, according to Rightmove.

A violent rotation away from Big Tech stocks this year could hobble the S 500.

The chipmaker’s stock rose as much as 5.4% on Korea Exchange, as the market reopened following a three-day holiday. Samsung is looking to price its HBM4 at around $700 per unit, according to Chosun Ilbo newspaper. Samsung declined to comment on the media report.

The chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc. was sharply questioned on the witness stand Wednesday about the company’s efforts to attract and engage teens, and whether it adequately policed accounts belonging to children under 13, despite rules barring them from using the app. Zuckerberg said Meta has introduced some “proactive tools” to try to identify and remove accounts used by children under 13, but called it a “challenging” problem. “There are a set of people — potentially a meaningful number of people — that lie about their age,” Zuckerberg told the jury in Los Angeles Superior Court.

19 Feb, 2026 @ 00:37 by Yahoo! Finance

Apple’s AI story just got a lot more concrete, and the stock is already reacting. Shares of Apple rose after investors latched onto reports that the company is accelerating work on three new AI‑driven wearables built around Siri: smart glasses, a small pendant, and camera‑equipped AirPods. “$AAPL ...

18 Feb, 2026 @ 22:35 by Yahoo! Finance

US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) closed Wednesday's session in positive territory — the Nasdaq Composite leading the way in gains — as investors ease up around AI worries tied to last week's sell-off in the software sector. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre breaks down the biggest market themes from today’s trading day, including intraday gains in the transportation sector, Apple (AAPL) reportedly planning to ramp work on AI products, and the day's price action in crude oil (CL=F, BZ=F). To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend.

18 Feb, 2026 @ 22:17 by Yahoo! Finance

Apple (AAPL) is getting ready to announce several new products at the company's special event on Mar. 4. Yahoo Finance Technology Editor Dan Howley joins Market Domination host Josh Lipton to break down what we know and what investors should expect. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination.

Fourth-quarter filing shows major Amazon reduction, new 5.1 million-share New York Times stake, and increased bets on Chevron and Chubb.

Yes, Berkshire trimmed some Apple stock in Q4. But the selling slowed significantly.

Alphabet and Amazon are both reliable evergreen stocks.

Garmin stock spiked after the maker of smartwatches and navigation tools posted strong fourth-quarter earnings and issued an upbeat forecast for 2026. Garmin sees pro forma earnings of $9.35 a share, while analysts tracked by FactSet were expecting $8.78. The company’s fitness trackers are among its best-known products, and are commonly touted as an alternative to the Apple Watch.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is the odd one out in Big Tech’s AI spending race. While the rest of the Magnificent 7 are collectively committing around $700 billion in capital expenditure (capex) over the next year, Apple cut its own spending 19% year-over-year last quarter to $2.37 billion. The chart, published by A16Z, captures the gap visually. Since 2014, Apple’s quarterly capex line has barely moved. Every other Big Tech line has turned parabolic. Don't Miss: This AI Helps Fortune 1000 Brands Av

18 Feb, 2026 @ 12:54 by Seeking Alpha