Mobileum’s ex-chief financial officer Andrew Warner and former chief of delivery operations Kishore Vangipuram allegedly ‘pocketed millions of dollars in personal proceeds’ © Andrew Kelly/Reuters US prosecutors charged two former senior executives at a private equity-owned software group with fraud, accusing them of falsifying financial results to inflate the company’s value when it was sold…
As international efforts to support Gaza’s reconstruction gain momentum, the announcement of a billion aid package and the deployment of thousands of foreign troops marks a potentially transformative moment for the region. This ambitious initiative, put forth by U.S. President Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace,’ aims to address urgent needs while sparking dialogue about lasting…
President Donald Trump stated recently that American consumers are benefiting from some of the lowest drug prices in the world due to the administration’s negotiations with pharmaceutical companies. The administration has introduced discounted cash prices for a select few brand-name medications. However, the broader implications of these negotiations on overall drug pricing are still uncertain….
The UK’s unemployment rate has increased again – to the highest level in nearly five years, according to new official figures. The jobless rate ticked up to 5.2% in December, the highest since the three months up to January 2021, data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed. The figure had stood at 4.1%…
In a major update to its ongoing sale process, Warner Bros. Discovery has set a March 20 vote for its blockbuster deal with Netflix … but the company says that it will reengage with David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance to see if it can resolve the outstanding issues it had with PSKY’s bid, and to secure…
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), a global science and technology innovator, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Masimo Corporation (NASDAQ: MASI) a leading specialty diagnostics provider of pulse oximetry and other patient monitoring solutions, primarily in acute care settings. Under the terms of the agreement,…
In a significant political development, Japan continues its commitment to stability with the reappointment of Sanae Takaichi as Prime Minister following her party’s impressive performance in recent elections. This leadership move not only reinforces the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s dominance but also signals a strong mandate for Takaichi to advance her agenda in a rapidly…
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When it comes to electric vehicles, Detroit was in denial for too long. Then it panicked and launched a flurry of flawed initiatives and hurried Hail Marys. That knee-jerk reaction is now costing the auto companies—and America—a fortune. In December 2025, Ford announced a $19.5 billion write-down on its electric vehicle investments—one of the largest…
As the world marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, diplomatic initiatives aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict remain fraught with challenges. Recent peace talks in Geneva, orchestrated by figures from the Trump administration, signal a renewed—but still troubled—effort to mitigate the deadly confrontation that has claimed over a million lives. This…
The recent acquittal of all defendants in the Filton24 case highlights the complex interplay of activism and legal systems surrounding pro-Palestinian movements in the UK. This outcome marks a pivotal moment for Palestine Action and its supporters, shedding light on the broader challenges and triumphs faced by those advocating for Palestinian rights amidst ongoing geopolitical…
Oil Bears Are Dangerously Underestimating Geopolitical Risk | OilPrice.com Irina Slav Irina is a writer for Oilprice.com with over a decade of experience writing on the oil and gas industry. More Info Trending Discussions Premium Content By Irina Slav – Feb 16, 2026, 7:00 PM CST The current sense of security in the oil market…
Dollar positioning has reached its most negative level on record in Bank of America’s survey, reflecting broad expectations of US softness and potential Fed easing, with labour market risks seen as the main catalyst for further weakness. Summary: Investor positioning in the US dollar has fallen to its most negative level since at least January…
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. On a recent stay at a friend’s house, I encountered a familiar problem. The friend, a thoughtful host, had left us washcloths, shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, and towels. She’d set out a bottle of…
PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT) (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”), a leader in data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization technologies, today announced its updated preliminary (unaudited) fiscal year 2025 revenue is estimated to be $38 to $40 million, exceeding its prior estimate…
In a major update to its ongoing sale process, Warner Bros. Discovery has set a March 20 vote for its blockbuster deal with Netflix … but the company says that it will reengage with David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance to see if it can resolve the outstanding issues it had with PSKY’s bid, and to secure…
Bulgaria’s political landscape is poised for further transformation as the nation prepares for a snap parliamentary election on April 19, 2026. President Iliana Iotova’s announcement follows a recent government resignation sparked by widespread protests against alleged corruption and a contentious draft budget. Amidst ongoing political turmoil, this election marks the eighth in five years, highlighting…
The AI jobs-apocalypse is here Prepare for the laptop-class revolt Michiganders protest a proposed data center in December, 2025. Credit: Getty Michiganders protest a proposed data center in December, 2025. Credit: Getty Age of AnxietyaiArtificial intelligenceChris Hayesfourth industrial revolutionRo KhannaRon DeSantisStuds Terkel Ryan Zickgraf 17 Feb 2026 – 9 mins In his 1974 masterpiece Working,…
Danaher, a sprawling life sciences conglomerate, makes laboratory equipment © Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images Danaher has struck an almost $10bn deal to buy patient monitoring company Masimo, two years after an activist investor overhauled the device maker’s board. The all-cash deal announced on Tuesday values Masimo at $180 a share — a 40 per cent…
Non-US and dividend-paying stocks could be the best options © Michael Nagle/Bloomberg The writer is chief executive and chief investment officer of Richard Bernstein Advisors Over the past several years it seems we’ve seen unprecedented use of the word “unprecedented”. Pundits and politicians now routinely claim that political and economic events have never before occurred….
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 17, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters The S&P 500 inched higher on Tuesday, but declines in software stocks kept the index’s gains in check. The broad market benchmark advanced 0.1% and closed at 6,843.22, while the Nasdaq…
A recent development in the ongoing conflict in Gaza has prompted the Hind Rajab Foundation to take legal action in Chile, filing a criminal complaint against an Israeli sniper accused of involvement in civilian casualties. This case represents an important intersection of international law and accountability, as countries grapple with the implications of military actions…
© Frame Stock Footage / Shutterstock.com Tech stocks delivered a choppy week, with the sector’s biggest names diverging sharply as AI spending debates intensified and bear market territory claimed two Magnificent Seven members. Incredibly, every single Magnificent 7 stock is now down year-to-date after NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares slipped 2.23% on Friday. Let’s dive into the biggest storylines in…
BHP’s Escondida mine in northern Chile is the world’s largest producer of copper concentrates and cathodes © Ivan Alvarado/Reuters BHP reported a near-30 per cent increase in first-half net profit as the world’s largest mining company by market capitalisation benefited from booming demand for copper. The Australian group on Tuesday said revenue in the six…
As the conflict in Ukraine approaches its four-year mark, negotiations in Geneva between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are underway amid a backdrop of ongoing hostilities. While discussions have historically struggled to yield substantive peace agreements, hope remains as the involved parties work toward addressing core issues, including territorial claims. These talks represent a…
Two proposed class action lawsuits are taking aim at one of Costco’s beloved products. Don’t worry, the $1.50 hot dog-soda combo is still untouched. It’s a different bargain product that has found itself at the center of a pair of complaints targeting the wholesale retailer. If you’ve ever shopped at Costco, you’re most likely familiar…
DECATUR, Ga. – Federal investigators are offering a $250,000 reward for information following the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old U.S. Postal Service letter carrier as he delivered mail in Decatur last week. Graves had been employed with the postal service for three years when he was killed. Investigators are offering a reward for information…
Updated Feb. 16, 2026, 6:06 p.m. ET Trader Joe’s is planning to open eight new locations across the U.S., adding several locations to its “coming soon” list. The California-based grocer currently operates in 42 states, leaving Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Mississippi, and West Virginia without locations. Last week, Trader Joe’s announced…
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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has announced her candidacy for the 2028 presidential election, a move that unpacks a complex web of familial legacy, political rivalry, and pressing national challenges. As she steps into the political limelight, her announcement comes against the backdrop of her father’s legal troubles while intertwining her vision for a country…
The Grok chatbot is integrated into X’s social media feeds © Dado Ruvic/Reuters Europe’s privacy watchdog has opened a “large-scale” inquiry into Elon Musk’s X over AI-generated non-consensual sexual imagery, in the latest sign of how regulators are scrutinising the social media site’s Grok chatbot. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, which is responsible for enforcing the…
The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), operated by Japan Exchange Group Inc. (JPX), in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. Noriko Hayashi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asian financial markets were treading carefully on Tuesday in holiday-thinned trading, but oil pushed higher with U.S and Iran nuclear negotiations in Geneva due to begin later in…
Salesforce cofounder ‘not OK’ with Benioff’s ICE crack: ‘Marc made a very bad joke.’ Inside the outrage over Marc Benioff’s ICE jokes at a pivotal time for Salesforce A recording of CEO Marc Benioff’s keynote was posted on Salesforce’s internal site. His jokes about ICE weren’t included. Slack’s new head just denounced Salesforce CEO Marc…