Feb 18, 2026 • 4 min

FDA chief Marty Makary says 'everything should be over-the-counter' unless drug is unsafe or addictive

Makary said the FDA is looking at prescription drugs like nausea medications and vaginal estrogen, and hopes to make changes this year.

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Feb 18, 2026 • 7 min

The 'boomcession': Why Americans feel left behind by a growing economy

A combination of the words "boom" and "recession" can help explain why Americans feel so sour about a growing economy.

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Feb 18, 2026 • 9 min

As Walmart and Target head in different directions, all eyes are on their new CEOs

The two big-box retailers are contending with the same economic backdrop, yet Target is trying to prove it can make a comeback.

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Feb 18, 2026 • 2 min

Mortgage rates sink to the lowest level in a month, sparking more refinance demand

Mortgage rates dropped again last week, sparking a small jump in refinancing, but potential buyers were not impressed.

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Feb 18, 2026 • 3 min

Arm shares edge higher in premarket as Nvidia shakes up its AI bets

SEC filings showed Nvidia has exited its position in the British chip designer, which it once tried to buy for $40 billion.

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Feb 18, 2026 • 2 min

Britain’s BAE Systems sets sights on defense spending boom amid record order backlog

Shares in the UK defense giant rose on Wednesday after it reported strong full-year earnings.

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Feb 18, 2026 • 3 min

Bayer falls 7% after proposing $7.25 billion settlement in Roundup case; European markets open higher

European stocks opened higher on Wednesday as investors monitor global market developments.

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Feb 18, 2026 • 5 min

CNBC Daily Open: Iran-U.S. talks and Ukraine-Russia negotiations in focus — progress in sight?

Geopolitics will be the main theme of the day, with markets watching the high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran, as well as Ukraine and Russia.

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Feb 18, 2026 • 1 min

January inflation data sets UK on the path to hit target in April

A decline in food, fuel costs and air fares pulled the headline rate sharply lower to 3% in January

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Feb 18, 2026 • 3 min

Trump lauds Japan’s pledge to invest $36 billion in U.S. oil, gas and critical mineral projects

The commitment represents the first tranche of investments by Japan following a landmark trade deal between the two countries.

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Feb 18, 2026 • 2 min

Treasury yields nudged higher as investors await Fed meeting minutes

U.S. Treasury yields edged higher on Wednesday as investors anticipated the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes and looked ahead to key inflation data.

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Feb 18, 2026 • 1 min

UK inflation fell sharply to 3% in January

Data released as BoE considers when next to cut interest rates

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