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Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
Trump appears ready to attack Iran as U.S. strike force takes shape - The Washington Post
Trump appears ready to attack Iran as U.S. strike force takes shape  The Washington PostExclusive | Trump Weighs Initial Limited Strike to Force Iran Into Nuclear Deal  The Wall Street JournalTrump Menaces Iran With Massive Armada Capable of Prolonged War  The InterceptAs Trump Weighs Possible Iran Strikes, U.S. Military Moves Into Place  The New York TimesTrump says Iran has 10 days to reach nuclear deal to avoid military action  USA Today

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Vietnam War veterans sue to block construction of Trump's triumphal arch - Politico (Google Business News)

Yahoo BusinessFeb 19, 2026
Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Genuine Parts Stock?


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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
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

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
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
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

MarketWatch Breaking NewsFeb 19, 2026
The S&P 500 is undergoing a historic shift that could reshape the stock market


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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A strong nor'easter could soon hit the East Coast. Here's what could happen. - The Washington Post (Google Business News)

MarketWatch Breaking NewsFeb 19, 2026
A stock-market strategy that combines value, quality and momentum


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
Live Updates: Former Prince Andrew Is Released After Being Arrested Amid Epstein Revelations - The New York Times
Live Updates: Former Prince Andrew Is Released After Being Arrested Amid Epstein Revelations  The New York TimesFormer Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein  AP NewsKing Charles distances himself from Andrew, but Britain's royals face biggest crisis since death of Diana  CNNAfter former Prince Andrew's arrest due to Epstein connections, members of Congress call for more  PoliticoArrest of Andrew, br

MarketWatchFeb 19, 2026
4 reasons cybersecurity stocks are primed for a breakout
Shares of most of the cybersecurity companies Jefferies covers are trading at the lowest valuations seen over the past five years.

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

MarketWatch Breaking NewsFeb 19, 2026
Dow leads stocks lower in final hour as oil rises on U.S.-Iran tensions — live


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Four reasons cybersecurity stocks are primed for a turnaround (MarketWatch Breaking News)

Google Business 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

Inc.comFeb 19, 2026
Amazon Just Surpassed Walmart for the First Time—But Not for the Reason You Think
The company that reinvented shopping is now chasing a very different industry.



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Here's what's driving the U.S. dollar to its strongest position in almost a month — and it's not just Iran tensions (MarketWatch)
More than 1,100 geese just turned up dead or sick in N.J. Here's the disturbing reason why. - NJ.com (Google Business News)

Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
Arrest of Andrew, brother of King Charles, shakes the House of Windsor - The Washington Post
Arrest of Andrew, brother of King Charles, shakes the House of Windsor  The Washington PostAndrew released under investigation after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office  BBCKing Charles' Brother Andrew Released After Arrest on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office  Time MagazineFormer Prince Andrew's Arrest Casts Shadow Over UK Monarchy  The New York TimesThe Former Prince Andrew Never Should Have Forwarded Those Emails  The Atlantic

NYTimes BusinessFeb 19, 2026
Bill Gates Cancels Speech in India Amid Epstein Controversy
The philanthropist made the announcement on Thursday, after having earlier confirmed his participation in a prominent artificial intelligence summit in India.

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Amid Epstein fallout, Bill Gates becomes point of controversy at India AI summit - CNBC (Google Market News)

Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
This US state could be the new data center capital of the world by 2030 - Business Insider
This US state could be the new data center capital of the world by 2030  Business InsiderJLL: Texas May Become Leader In Data Center Capacity By 2030  BisnowWhy 2/3 of data center development is choosing frontier markets over Northern Virginia  DatacenterDynamicsNorth American Data Center Vacancy To Remain Near Zero for 'Several Y

Yahoo BusinessFeb 19, 2026
Citi Lowers Block (XYZ) PT to $85 While Maintaining Buy Rating


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Jefferies Resumes Coverage of Antero Resources (AR) with Buy Rating and $50 PT (Yahoo Business)
3 Vanguard ETFs to Buy Hand Over Fist if the Stock Market Crashes in 2026 (Yahoo Business)

Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
Could Seahawks' new owner move team? What we know about sale | Analysis - The Seattle Times
Could Seahawks' new owner move team? What we know about sale | Analysis  The Seattle TimesSuper Bowl champion Seahawks announce franchise has begun formal sale process  NFL.comA look at Seattle's billionaire lineup with Seahawks for sale  The Seattle TimesEstate of Paul G. Allen Begins Sale Process for Seattle Seahawks  Seattle Seahawks

Yahoo BusinessFeb 19, 2026
Dow Jones Futures Rise; Nvidia Gains On Meta AI Deal, Rivals Fall


Yahoo BusinessFeb 19, 2026
India's Adani Group Drops a Billion Dollars on Data Centers


Yahoo BusinessFeb 19, 2026
Billionaire's Prediction: The Market Is Wrong, Fed Will Conduct 'Substantially More' Than 2 Rate Cuts


Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
Blood test holds promise for predicting when Alzheimer's symptoms will start - Nature
Blood test holds promise for predicting when Alzheimer's symptoms will start  NaturePredicting onset of symptomatic Alzheimer's disease with plasma p-tau217 clocks  NatureNew approach roughly predicts when Alzheimer's symptoms begin  The Washington PostAlzheimer's blood tests may predict when a person will develop symptoms  Scientific AmericanBlood test 'clocks' can predict when Alzheimer's symptoms will start  Medical Xpress

Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
Philadelphia's slavery exhibit is restored at President's House Site - WHYY
Philadelphia's slavery exhibit is restored at President's House Site  WHYYTrump administration restores slavery exhibits at Independence Park  AxiosSlavery displays are being restored at President's House site on Philadelphia's Independence Mall  6abc PhiladelphiaJudge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Displays, for Now, About Slavery at Washington's House  

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

Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
When Rhode Island shooter started firing, bystanders jumped into action to end the carnage - AP News
When Rhode Island shooter started firing, bystanders jumped into action to end the carnage  AP NewsSon of Pawtucket rink shooting suspect tried to burn down a Black Pentecostal church in 2024  The Boston GlobeDaughter of trans shooter who killed family: ‘He had a vendetta'  The Times‘Good Samaritan' describes tackling trans shooter at Rhode Island ice rink: ‘Went for the gun'  Fox News

Google Business 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 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

Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
Top CEO fires back at Trump lawsuit in new legal filing - Alternet
Top CEO fires back at Trump lawsuit in new legal filing  AlternetJPMorgan Chase pushes back on Trump's $5 billion lawsuit, arguing it ‘fraudulently' includes Jamie Dimon  CNNJPMorgan Says Trump's $5 Billion Suit ‘Fraudulently' Includes Dimon  Bloomberg.comJPMorgan slams Trump over ‘fraudulent' targeting of Jamie Dimon in debanking lawsuit  New York PostJPMorgan says Trump's lawsuit improperly named Dimon as defendant  

Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Will Commit $10 Billion to Board of Peace for Gaza Redevelopment - The New York Times
Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Will Commit $10 Billion to Board of Peace for Gaza Redevelopment  The New York TimesTrump gathers members of Board of Peace for first meeting, with some U.S. allies wary  NPRSecretary of State Rubio says there's no 'Plan B' for Gaza, it has to be rebuilt  KOMOBoard of Peace live updates: Trump leads first meeting while Hamas tightens grip in Gaza  Reuters

NPR Topics: BusinessFeb 19, 2026
Amazon dethrones Walmart as the world's biggest company by sales
In a slow-motion race of two retail behemoths, Amazon's trump card was its lucrative cloud-computing business.

Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
Amazon overtakes Walmart to lead the world in sales - CNN
Amazon overtakes Walmart to lead the world in sales  CNNAmazon Takes Crown From Walmart While Investors Are Distracted  Bloomberg.comAmazon dethrones Walmart as the world's biggest company by sales  NPRWalmart loses sales crown to Amazon despite record revenues  Financial TimesAmazon takes the No. 1 spot on the Fortune 500, ending Walmart's 13-year run  Fortune

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.

Yahoo BusinessFeb 19, 2026
Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, February 18, 2026: Lowest in years, and well below 6%


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
VA halts implementation of controversial disability rating rule following backlash - Military Times
VA halts implementation of controversial disability rating rule following backlash  Military TimesVA backs off rule that would have cut benefits amid outrage  CNNTrump Wants Veterans to Lose Benefits As Soon As Their PTSD Symptoms Are Treated. There's One Problem With That.  Slate MagazineNew VA Rule Ties Disability Ratings to Medicated Symptoms, Drawing Fire From Veterans Groups  Military.com

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."

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.

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.

Entrepreneur.comFeb 19, 2026
The Grandson of Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Inventor Says the Candy Is Now ‘Not Edible.' He Blames Hershey.
Brad Reese, 70, wrote an open letter accusing Hershey of replacing the milk chocolate and peanut butter with cheaper ingredients.

Google Business NewsFeb 19, 2026
Stocks slide as traders assess Walmart earnings, potential Iran conflict: Live updates - CNBC
Stocks slide as traders assess Walmart earnings, potential Iran conflict: Live updates  CNBCUS Stock Rebound Stalls as Conflict With Iran Zaps Risk Appetite  Bloomberg.comOil prices jump as traders watch talks between Ukraine and Russia, US and Iran  Yahoo FinanceMorning Bid: Asia holidays as US, Iran work to avert conflict  Reuters

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


Inc.comFeb 18, 2026
The IRS Says Your Tax Refund Might Be a Lot Bigger This Year
The average refund is much bigger than last year. And the IRS says more tax refunds are on the way.



Private Equity Breaking NewsFeb 18, 2026
Moonfare seals above-target $83m close for second private equity co-investment fund
Moonfare, a private equity platform which aims to get affluent individuals into big-name funds, has closed its second-generation co-investment fund on an above-target $83m.

The post Moonfare seals above-target $83m close for second private equity co-investment fund appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.



CNBC BusinessFeb 18, 2026
FDA chief warns U.S. is losing ground to China in early drug development, calls for faster trial approvals
Makary pointed to three bottlenecks: hospital contracting, ethical reviews and approvals and the Investigational New Drug applications process

Private Equity Breaking NewsFeb 18, 2026
AP Moller Capital seals Morocco-focused transport, logistics fund close, has $243m to invest
Infrastructure investor AP Moller Capital's Morocco-based subsidiary has raised about $178m for the final close of a transport and logistics fund targeting the country.

The post AP Moller Capital seals Morocco-focused transport, logistics fund close, has $243m to invest appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.



MarketWatch Breaking NewsFeb 18, 2026
Trump economist Hassett says N.Y. Fed staff should be punished over tariff study


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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.

Inc.comFeb 17, 2026
Ford's CEO Makes a Bold Pitch to Trump: Let's Partner With Chinese Automakers
The talks highlight a growing divide between competitiveness and national security as Washington, Detroit, and policymakers weigh the risks.



Private Equity Breaking NewsFeb 17, 2026
Blue Owl brings in over $3bn for strategic equity, secondaries fundraise
Alternative asset major Blue Owl Capital has picked up more than $3bn commitments at the final close of its strategic equity and secondaries strategy.

The post Blue Owl brings in over $3bn for strategic equity, secondaries fundraise appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.



Private Equity Breaking NewsFeb 13, 2026
Amerprise tech investment arm Seligman launches $500m venture capital operation
Seligman Investments, the tech-focused investor within Ameriprise Financial, has launched a venture capital arm with $500m of capital targeting AI and cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and modern data-center hardware.

The post Amerprise tech investment arm Seligman launches $500m venture capital operation appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.



CNBC FinanceJan 29, 2026
Trump's ICE tactics force CEOs to choose between staying silent and risking White House backlash
Minneapolis has become the testing ground for when and how far corporate leaders will wade into escalating political tensions.

Private Equity Breaking NewsJan 19, 2026
Stafford Capital seals biggest infra fund close yet with $1.1bn secondaries-focused raise
Stafford Capital Partners has raised more than $1.1bn across its flagship fifth secondaries infrastructure fund and related vehicles.

The post Stafford Capital seals biggest infra fund close yet with $1.1bn secondaries-focused raise appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.


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