Feb 12, 2026 • 3 min

Electricity prices are rising by double the rate of inflation. Data center demand means no relief ahead

The impact of the AI industry on electricity prices has turned into a major political flashpoint ahead of the mid-term elections this November.

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Feb 12, 2026 • 3 min

Realtors report a 'new housing crisis' as January home sales tank more than 8%

Home sales in January fell more than expected as mortgage rates didn't move much and consumer confidence dropped.

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Feb 12, 2026 • 2 min

Trump administration will end immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota: Homan

Border czar Tom Homan said President Donald Trump has agreed with his proposal to conclude a federal immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota.

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Feb 12, 2026 • 1 min

US businesses and consumers pay 90% of tariff costs, NY Fed says

Central bank’s research undercuts Donald Trump’s claims that foreign companies will pay for levies

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Feb 12, 2026 • 4 min

American Airlines flight attendants picket as CEO tries to calm frustrated employees

The union that represents American's 28,000 cabin crew members issued a vote of no confidence of CEO Robert Isom.

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Feb 12, 2026 • 4 min

The Investing Club's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday

Wall Street is on track for a higher open after the three major averages ended yesterday in the red.

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Feb 12, 2026 • 4 min

Bigger tax refunds may be coming — but missing key forms could flag your return for audit

Your tax return could trigger an IRS audit if you're missing key tax forms, experts say. Here's a checklist of forms and when to expect them.

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Feb 12, 2026 • 8 min

Tech IPO hype gets drowned out on Wall Street by prospect of $1 trillion in debt sales

SpaceX's potential IPO has generated plenty of investor buzz, but all of the real action in tech capital markets is currently on the debt side.

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Feb 12, 2026 • 3 min

Anthropic gives $20 million to group pushing for AI regulations ahead of 2026 elections

Public First Action is taking on a PAC backed by the AI industry, supporting candidates who favor more regulation.

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Feb 12, 2026 • 3 min

Restaurant Brands earnings top estimates as international Burger King restaurants fuel sales growth

Outside of the U.S. and Canada, Restaurant Brands' same-store sales climbed 6.1%.

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Feb 12, 2026 • 3 min

Russia blocks WhatsApp as messaging app crackdown gathers pace

WhatsApp on Thursday said Russia had attempted to "fully block" its service, with 100 million users affected. The Kremlin later confirmed the move.

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Feb 12, 2026 • 6 min

Why we're seeing an Olympic-size rally in industrial stocks and what's next

Boy, does this market love the cyclicals — stocks that tend to rise and fall with the economy.

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