Feb 19, 2026 • 2 min

U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025 despite Trump's tariffs

The U.S. trade deficit swelled in December, closing out a year in which the imbalance was essentially unchanged.

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Feb 19, 2026 • 2 min

Etsy stock pops on Depop deal despite disappointing revenue, merchandise sales

The company fell short of analysts estimates for revenue and gross merchandise sales in the fourth quarter.

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Feb 19, 2026 • 3 min

U.S. renews threat to quit the International Energy Agency over net zero agenda

U.S. energy chief Chris Wright said the U.S. would pressure the global energy watchdog to move away from its net zero agenda over the coming months.

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Feb 19, 2026 • 3 min

Amid Epstein fallout, Bill Gates becomes point of controversy at India AI summit

Bill Gates has become a point of controversy at a major Indian AI festival this week, amid the fallout of the latest Epstein file release.

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Feb 19, 2026 • 5 min

Why New Balance's 'dad shoes' are beating Nike as sales surge 19%

New Balance grew sales 19% to $9.2 billion in 2025 as its emphasis on street-wear styles and performance resonate with a wide range of shoppers.

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Feb 19, 2026 • 3 min

Blue Owl curbs investor liquidity following asset sale, shares down 3% in pre-market trading

Private credit specialist Blue Owl said it will restrict quarterly liquidity for investors in its retail-focused debt fund.

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Feb 19, 2026 • 7 min

Small furniture retailers face existential tariff threat, regardless of Supreme Court ruling

As retailers await a decision from the Supreme Court on the future of tariffs, small furniture businesses will see little relief as upholstery duties remain.

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Feb 19, 2026 • 5 min

United Airlines is paring back rewards for travelers who don't have its credit card in MileagePlus overhaul

United Airlines is overhauling its MileagePlus loyalty program to reward customers who have the carrier's credit card over those without it.

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Feb 19, 2026 • 4 min

Wayfair posts first annual sales gain since 2020, outperforms overall furniture market

Wayfair's growth comes during a challenging time for the furniture industry as tariffs, high interest rates and sluggish home sales are weighing on demand.

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Feb 19, 2026 • 3 min

Russia's Putin slams U.S. oil blockade on Cuba: 'We do not accept anything like this'

His comments come as the Caribbean island nation grapples with a worsening economic crisis.

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Feb 19, 2026 • 13 min

This market’s big problem: nobody knows the right price for stocks

In a column for Investing Club members, Jim Cramer writes that the dramatic multiple compression across the market is making investors' lives difficult.

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Feb 19, 2026 • 3 min

OpenAI and Anthropic’s rivalry on display as CEOs don't hold hands at India AI summit

OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei had an awkward moment at a major AI summit, with the two CEOs of competing AI giants opting not to link hands.

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