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on February 18, 2026 at 3:18 pm As Iran Negotiates, It Is Preparing for War With the U.S.​Margherita Stancati

Iran’s leaders want to reach a nuclear deal with the U.S., but they are also rushing to prepare for war in case talks between the countries fail.

Iran’s leaders want to reach a nuclear deal with the U.S., but they are also rushing to prepare for war in case talks between the countries fail.

on February 18, 2026 at 3:09 pm Oil Climbs on Russia-Ukraine Deadlock, Iran Tensions​

Oil prices gained as traders closely monitored geopolitical developments in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Oil prices gained as traders closely monitored geopolitical developments in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

on February 18, 2026 at 3:06 pm Glencore Earnings Fall Despite Record Metal Trading Performance​Adam Whittaker

Glencore’s metal traders booked record earnings last year amid optimal market conditions, while its energy-trading business suffered as the sector normalized.

Glencore’s metal traders booked record earnings last year amid optimal market conditions, while its energy-trading business suffered as the sector normalized.

on February 17, 2026 at 7:02 pm Bayer Proposes New $7 Billion Plan to Settle Roundup Litigation​Patrick Thomas

Company says settlement would address bulk of outstanding cases; the Supreme Court has agreed to hear Bayer’s appeal to neutralize cancer claims.

Company says settlement would address bulk of outstanding cases; the Supreme Court has agreed to hear Bayer’s appeal to neutralize cancer claims.

on February 17, 2026 at 7:01 pm A $22 Million Beacon Hill Home Becomes One of Boston’s Priciest Townhouses​Katherine Clarke

The six-bedroom residence was converted from multiple rental units into a single-family home.

The six-bedroom residence was converted from multiple rental units into a single-family home.

on February 17, 2026 at 3:20 pm U.S. Home-Builder Sentiment Edges Lower on Cost Concerns​Ed Frankl

Confidence among U.S. home builders inched lower this month, as affordability challenges persisted.

Confidence among U.S. home builders inched lower this month, as affordability challenges persisted.