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NYTimes BusinessFeb 20, 2026
Trump and Indonesia Sign Trade Deal, Locking in 19% Tariffs
The countries made official an agreement reached last year, with Indonesia avoiding a higher tariff and committing to cooperate on export controls.

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Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran agrees deal or 'bad things happen' - BBC (Google Business News)

Private Equity Breaking NewsFeb 20, 2026
Ex-Sun Capital Partners trio seal $374m hard cap close for debut Palm Peak Capital fund
Palm Peak Capital, launched two years ago to target lower-mid-market industrial and services companies, has raised $374m at the hard cap final close of its debut fundraise.

The post Ex-Sun Capital Partners trio seal $374m hard cap close for debut Palm Peak Capital fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.



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Guardian Capital Partners raises over $440m at hard cap close of Fund IV (Private Equity Breaking News)
Healthcare investor Frist Cressey Ventures scores $425m Fund IV close in tenth anniversary year for firm (Private Equity Breaking News)

Yahoo BusinessFeb 20, 2026
As Kioxia Earnings Kick Memory Stocks Into Gear, Should You Buy Sandisk Here?


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Stocks Fall, Oil Climbs with Geopolitics in Focus: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg (Google Business News)

Yahoo BusinessFeb 20, 2026
Moderna Jumps Above 20-Day Moving Average on FDA Flu Vaccine Review. Should You Buy MRNA Stock Here?


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Cadence Stock Is Challenging Its 50-Day Moving Average After Earnings. Should You Buy CDNS Here? (Yahoo Business)
Elon Musk Is Kickstarting the ‘Moon Economy.' 1 Stock to Buy Here. (Yahoo Business)

Yahoo BusinessFeb 20, 2026
Where's my tax refund? When to expect your refund from the IRS.


Yahoo BusinessFeb 20, 2026
Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, February 18, 2026: Lowest in years, and well below 6%


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Best high-yield savings interest rates today, February 19, 2026 (top account pays 4% APY) (Yahoo Business)
Best money market account rates today, February 19, 2026 (earn up to 4.01% APY) (Yahoo Business)

Yahoo BusinessFeb 20, 2026
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in nearly 4 years


Yahoo BusinessFeb 20, 2026
Oil Prices Spike as US-Iran War Looks Imminent


Yahoo BusinessFeb 20, 2026
Stock Market Today, Feb. 18: Meta and Nvidia deal moves markets; strong economic data bolsters stocks


Google Business NewsFeb 20, 2026
Eric Dane, McSteamy on ‘Grey's Anatomy,' Dies at 53 After Battling ALS - The New York Times
Eric Dane, McSteamy on ‘Grey's Anatomy,' Dies at 53 After Battling ALS  The New York TimesEric Dane, ‘Grey's Anatomy' and ‘Euphoria' star, dies at 53  WEAUEric Dane, star of 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria,' dead at 53 after ALS diagnosis  KATUEric Dane's ‘Charmed' Co-Star Alyssa Milano Pens Heartfelt Tribute to Beloved Actor  Yahoo

Yahoo BusinessFeb 20, 2026
Gold price today, Thursday, February 19: Gold moves above $5,000 as U.S.-Iran tensions rise


Yahoo BusinessFeb 20, 2026
Camtek Ltd. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary


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Constellium SE Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary (Yahoo Business)
Bausch Lomb Corporation Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary (Yahoo Business)

Yahoo BusinessFeb 20, 2026
Want Decades of Passive Income? 3 Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever.


Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
U.S. runs record trade deficit in goods, despite Trump's tariffs policy - The Washington Post
U.S. runs record trade deficit in goods, despite Trump's tariffs policy  The Washington PostUS trade deficit hits fresh high despite Trump's tariffs  BBCUS trade deficit swells in December as imports surge  Al JazeeraU.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025, barely budging despite Trump's tariffs  CNBC

MarketWatch Breaking NewsFeb 19, 2026
This is the sobering way most Americans plan to use their tax refunds this year


Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
K-shaped economy hits Walmart as high-income shoppers are increasingly driving sales - NBC News
K-shaped economy hits Walmart as high-income shoppers are increasingly driving sales  NBC NewsWalmart reports strong holiday growth, but earnings outlook falls short of estimates  CNBCWalmart earnings beat estimates, but company offers cautious outlook amid 'somewhat unstable' backdrop  Yahoo FinanceWalmart customers seeking value driv

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Amazon surpasses Walmart in annual revenue for first time, as both chase AI-fueled growth (CNBC Business)

Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
Asia stocks fall as rate uncertainty, Iran tensions weigh; S.Korea outperforms - Investing.com
Asia stocks fall as rate uncertainty, Iran tensions weigh; S.Korea outperforms  Investing.comS&P 500 closes little changed Tuesday as declines in software shares weigh on index: Live updates  CNBCStocks Decline Amid AI Fears and Geopolitical Risks  NasdaqThis Market Rotation Highlights the AI Problem. Why Stocks Are Struggling for a Spark.  Barron's

Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year, a JPMorganChase Institute study shows - AP News
Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year, a JPMorganChase Institute study shows  AP NewsOpinion | Another White House tariff tantrum  The Washington PostSenior Fed official blasts Hassett's call to punish central bank researchers  PoliticoWhite House eyes punishments for economists who told the truth about tariffs, consumers  MS NOW

Inc.comFeb 19, 2026
Apple's Emergency SOS Helped Save 6 Skiers After California's Deadliest Avalanche—Here's How to Use It Yourself
It allowed skiers to connect with rescuers via satellite.



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I just guaranteed myself $900 off the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra before the phone was even announced — here's the hack - Android Central (Google Business News)

Private Equity Breaking NewsFeb 19, 2026
HGGC soars past Fund V hard cap to strike $3.2bn final close, less than a year after vehicle's launch
Mid-market buyout house HGGC has soared past its hard cap for its latest flagship fundraise to hit a $3.2bn final close for the vehicle.

The post HGGC soars past Fund V hard cap to strike $3.2bn final close, less than a year after vehicle's launch appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.



Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
MAHA Moms Turn Against Trump: ‘Women Feel Like They Were Lied To' - The New York Times
MAHA Moms Turn Against Trump: ‘Women Feel Like They Were Lied To'  The New York TimesKennedy defends Trump glyphosate order; MAHA erupts as midterms approach  CNBCTrump order seeks to protect weedkiller at center of barrage of lawsuits  The GuardianTrump executive order on a weed killer chemical didn't do RFK Jr. any favors  MS NOW

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Live Updates: Former Prince Andrew Is Released After Being Arrested Amid Epstein Revelations - The New York Times (Google Business News)

Google Market NewsFeb 19, 2026
Bank of America Commits $25 Billion of Its Own Cash to Private Credit Deals - Bloomberg.com
Bank of America Commits $25 Billion of Its Own Cash to Private Credit Deals  Bloomberg.comBank of America commits $25bn to private credit lending  Financial TimesBank of America commits $25B to private credit deals - report (BAC:NYSE)  Seeking AlphaBofA commits $25 billion to private credit deals, Bloomberg News reports By Reuters  Investing.comBo

Google Market NewsFeb 19, 2026
U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian warplanes off Alaskan coast - CBS News
U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian warplanes off Alaskan coast  CBS NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

Google Market NewsFeb 19, 2026
Iran dangles investment proposals as off-ramp from Trump's gunboat diplomacy - CBS News
Iran dangles investment proposals as off-ramp from Trump's gunboat diplomacy  CBS NewsOpinion | Iran's Upper Hand at the Negotiating Table  The Wall Street JournalIran's supreme leader threatens to sink US warships as nuclear talks continue  The HillAs Iran talks drag on, questions emerge over how long Trump will indulge diplomacy  CNN

NYTimes BusinessFeb 19, 2026
Blue Owl Capital Sets Off New Fears About the Private Credit Industry
The lender's announcement that investors would no longer be able to ask for a set amount of money back from its funds prompted worries about the private credit industry.

Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
The James Webb Space Telescope just mapped auroras on Uranus in 3D for the 1st time, and scientists are thrilled - Space
The James Webb Space Telescope just mapped auroras on Uranus in 3D for the 1st time, and scientists are thrilled  SpaceWebb maps Uranus's mysterious upper atmosphere  European Space AgencyWebb maps the mysterious upper atmosphere of Uranus  Phys.orgUranus's Aurorae Revealed As JWST Maps Ionosphere For The First Time  IFLScience

Chicago Tribune Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to 6.01%, lowest level in more than 3 years
The recent decline in rates is a favorable lead in to the annual spring homebuying season — good news for home shoppers who can afford to buy at current rates.

Google Market NewsFeb 19, 2026
Loretta Smith calls for open carry for Portland city councilors following latest protest - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Loretta Smith calls for open carry for Portland city councilors following latest protest  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPBFour arrested as protesters disrupt council meeting, refuse to leave Portland City Hall  KATUProtesters forcibly removed by security after interrupting Portland City Council meeting  KOIN.com

Google Market NewsFeb 19, 2026
In a historic vote, Tennessee Volkswagen workers get their first union contract - NPR
In a historic vote, Tennessee Volkswagen workers get their first union contract  NPRUAW Chattanooga members ratify first Volkswagen contract with big wage, benefit gains  WTVCOpinion | The UAW's Southern Strategy  The Wall Street JournalLearning From the UAW's National Organizing Push  JacobinInside the UAW's Uphill Battle to Organize Southern Auto Plants  North Philly Notes

MarketWatch Breaking NewsFeb 19, 2026
United Airlines to reserve best perks for its cardholders. Is the card worth it?


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United Airlines' best loyalty perks will soon be reserved for its cardholders. Is the card worth it? (MarketWatch)

Google Market NewsFeb 19, 2026
NASA chief classifies Starliner flight as "Type A" mishap, says agency made mistakes - Ars Technica
NASA chief classifies Starliner flight as "Type A" mishap, says agency made mistakes  Ars TechnicaNASA Releases Report on Starliner Crewed Flight Test Investigation  NASA (.gov)NASA report paints damning picture of Boeing mishap that stranded two astronauts in space  NBC NewsNASA declares Boeing's botched Starliner flight a mishap on par with deadly space shuttle disasters  Scientific American

Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
Epstein Built Ties to U.S. Customs Officers, Prompting Criminal Investigation - The New York Times
Epstein Built Ties to U.S. Customs Officers, Prompting Criminal Investigation  The New York TimesRevealed: Epstein cultivated relationship with CBP officer, causing US investigation  The GuardianEx-federal inspector in Charleston appears in the Epstein files. He says it is all lies.  Post and Courier

Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
Hammond Bears? Team says Indiana site near Wolf Lake is now their main stadium focus - Chicago Sun-Times
Hammond Bears? Team says Indiana site near Wolf Lake is now their main stadium focus  Chicago Sun-TimesIndiana unanimously passes bill to lure Bears away from Chicago  ESPNChicago Bears take key step in proposed Indiana stadium move  Yahoo SportsChicago Bears news: Indiana lawmakers committee passes Hammond stadium bill, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker 'surprised'  ABC7 Chicago

Chicago Tribune Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
United Airlines overhauls loyalty program to reward cardholders
United Airlines Holdings Inc. is overhauling its loyalty program, offering more benefits to customers who carry the airline's co-branded bank cards while reducing some rewards for budget flyers.

Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
JPMorgan Says Trump's $5 Billion Suit ‘Fraudulently' Includes Dimon - Bloomberg.com
JPMorgan Says Trump's $5 Billion Suit ‘Fraudulently' Includes Dimon  Bloomberg.comJPMorgan Chase pushes back on Trump's $5 billion lawsuit, arguing it ‘fraudulently' includes Jamie Dimon  CNNJPMorgan says Trump's lawsuit improperly named Dimon as defendant  ReutersJPMorgan Hires Jones Day to Fight Trump in Miami Debanking Suit  Bloomberg Law NewsTrump sues JPMorgan Chase and

MarketWatchFeb 19, 2026
The shale boom that made the U.S. the world's top oil producer is nearing a crucial turning point
The shale-oil revolution that transformed the U.S. into the world's top oil producer is entering a new phase — one that could see America's hard-fought lead in energy erode in fewer than five years as oil production growth peters out.

Chicago Tribune Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
Next stop Hammond? Indiana lawmakers approve Chicago Bears stadium bill, taking a big step.
Indiana lawmakers took another step Thursday toward potentially luring the Chicago Bears to the state, as a key committee approved a plan to create an agency that would build a new stadium for the team.

Google Market NewsFeb 19, 2026
Kim lauds North Korea's economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens - AP News
Kim lauds North Korea's economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens  AP NewsNorth Korea's Kim Jong Un launches key party congress held every 5 years  Al JazeeraKim lauds North Korea's economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens  NBC NewsNorth Korea shows Kim Jong Un at the wheel of a mobile rocket launcher  CNN

Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
In rare move, Veterans Affairs pulls back on controversial disability rule - The Washington Post
In rare move, Veterans Affairs pulls back on controversial disability rule  The Washington PostVA backs off rule that would have cut benefits amid outrage  CNNLegion disagrees with new VA rule on medication  The American LegionTrump Wants Veterans to Lose Benefits As Soon As Their PTSD Symptoms Are Treated. There's One Problem With That.  Slate Magazine

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DAV statement on the halting of VA rule - DAV : Disabled American Veterans (Google Business News)

NYTimes BusinessFeb 19, 2026
Some Reese's Treats Drop the Milk Chocolate. Mr. Reese Disapproves.
With cocoa prices high, Hershey's has changed some of its candy recipes. The grandson of the man who invented of the original Peanut Butter Cup said he was "embarrassed."

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The Grandson of Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Inventor Says the Candy Is Now ‘Not Edible.' He Blames Hershey. (Entrepreneur.com)

MarketWatch Breaking NewsFeb 19, 2026
U.S. first-time jobless claims fall to lowest level so far this year


Chicago Tribune Business NewsFeb 18, 2026
Grandson of the inventor of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups accuses Hershey of cutting corners
The grandson of the inventor of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups has lashed out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese's brand by shifting to cheaper ingredients in many products.

WSJ AsiaFeb 25, 2019
How North Korea's Economy Defies Sanctions
Indicators show day-to-day commerce in the country has remained resilient, rice prices are stable and gasoline prices have eased. There are even signs of growing entrepreneurialism in markets that carry domestically made goods.
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