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on February 19, 2026 at 12:24 am Arm Holdings shares rise after Nvidia exits its entire $155.8M stake​

Nvidia has sold its entire $155.8 million stake in British chipmaker Arm Holdings, according to SEC filings, ending years of uncertainty following its failed $40 billion acquisition attempt in 2021. Arm shares rose more than 1% in premarket trading on Wednesday following the disclosure.

Nvidia has sold its entire $155.8 million stake in British chipmaker Arm Holdings, according to SEC filings, ending years of uncertainty following its failed $40 billion acquisition attempt in 2021. Arm shares rose more than 1% in premarket trading on Wednesday following the disclosure.

on February 19, 2026 at 12:19 am Pritzker Proposes $56 Billion Budget Amid Threat of Federal Cuts​

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker proposed an approximately $56 billion budget for the coming year as the state faces higher costs and more uncertainty around federal funding under President Donald Trump.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker proposed an approximately $56 billion budget for the coming year as the state faces higher costs and more uncertainty around federal funding under President Donald Trump.

on February 19, 2026 at 12:11 am European Stocks Advance After Upbeat BAE Systems, Puig Earnings​

European stocks rose following a slate of positive results, including from BAE Systems Plc and Puig Brands SA.

European stocks rose following a slate of positive results, including from BAE Systems Plc and Puig Brands SA.

on February 18, 2026 at 8:49 pm Google Pixel 10a launched in India at ₹49,999 with 120Hz display and Tensor G4: Specifications and features​

Google Pixel 10a launches in India at ₹49,999 with a 6.3-inch 120Hz display, Tensor G4 chip, 48MP dual cameras and a 5,100mAh battery. Running Android 16, it promises seven years of updates, IP68 protection and wireless charging. Pre-orders begin at 9pm IST, sales start 6 March.

Google Pixel 10a launches in India at ₹49,999 with a 6.3-inch 120Hz display, Tensor G4 chip, 48MP dual cameras and a 5,100mAh battery. Running Android 16, it promises seven years of updates, IP68 protection and wireless charging. Pre-orders begin at 9pm IST, sales start 6 March.

on February 18, 2026 at 8:40 pm Meet Hazel, the AI tool that sparked a stock market selloff​

Advisors using fintech Altruist’s AI-powered Hazel platform are bullish on the technology’s power to boost their business. “The hype is real,” says one advisor.

Advisors using fintech Altruist’s AI-powered Hazel platform are bullish on the technology’s power to boost their business. “The hype is real,” says one advisor.

on February 18, 2026 at 12:40 am ‘Decade of the Robot’ Paves Way for Trillion-Dollar Market, Barclays Says​

The market for AI-powered robots and autonomous machines has the potential to balloon into a trillion-dollar opportunity by 2035, orders of magnitude bigger than it is now, according to a team of Barclays analysts.

The market for AI-powered robots and autonomous machines has the potential to balloon into a trillion-dollar opportunity by 2035, orders of magnitude bigger than it is now, according to a team of Barclays analysts.

on February 18, 2026 at 12:40 am Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Halts New Investment, Lays Off Staff​

Its focus is now shifting to startups it’s already funded, which requires a smaller team, a spokesperson said.

Its focus is now shifting to startups it’s already funded, which requires a smaller team, a spokesperson said.