on February 19, 2026 at 3:02 pm Dollar Gets Support From Prospect of Steady U.S. Interest Rates​
The dollar strengthened as interest rates in the U.S. look increasingly likely to remain unchanged for the next few months.
The dollar strengthened as interest rates in the U.S. look increasingly likely to remain unchanged for the next few months.
on February 19, 2026 at 2:50 pm U.S. Natural Gas Futures Gain Ahead of Storage Data​
U.S. natural gas futures rose on expectations that a cold spell across the Midwest and eastern U.S. will lift demand at the weekend and into early next week.
U.S. natural gas futures rose on expectations that a cold spell across the Midwest and eastern U.S. will lift demand at the weekend and into early next week.
on February 19, 2026 at 8:19 pm Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq drop amid Walmart’s muted outlook, AI-related concerns — Details here​
Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq drop amid muted Walmart outlook, AI-related concerns — Details here
Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq drop amid muted Walmart outlook, AI-related concerns — Details here
on February 18, 2026 at 7:15 pm Mark Zuckerberg Grilled on Usage Goals, Underage Users at California Trial​Meghan Bobrowsky
The Meta CEO said the company no longer issues goals for its teams for time spent by users on its platforms.
The Meta CEO said the company no longer issues goals for its teams for time spent by users on its platforms.
on February 18, 2026 at 7:06 pm NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will step in as acting CDC director, the latest move by the Trump administration to steady the leadership ranks at the Department of Health and Human Services​Liz Essley Whyte
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will temporarily lead the agency, which hasn’t had a Senate-confirmed director since August
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will temporarily lead the agency, which hasn’t had a Senate-confirmed director since August
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 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.
