thepost_nz50d ago
Long and short of it: A market going nowhere
ANALYSIS: Investors appear to be stepping away from tech and leaning toward defensives and hard assets. That is not panic selling but preparation.
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newswire_ca50d ago
CANADA'S TWO-DOLLAR CIRCULATION COIN TURNS 30
/CNW/ - Thirty years ago, Canadians were introduced to a new two-dollar circulation coin that replaced banknotes of the same value. Following the successful...
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theindependent50d ago
Trevor Lee: University of Nebraska at Kearney is key to central Nebraska's strength
Columnist: "New housing starts, small business growth and steady demand for services all reflect the presence of a university that brings people and energy into the region."
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oilprice50d ago
Memorials for Slain Protesters Spark Renewed Unrest Across Iran
Iranians are marking the end of the traditional 40-day mourning period for those killed during the height of the deadly state crackdown on mass protests last month with renewed public shows of dissent. During memorial ceremonies held across Iran in recent days, mourners have staged small demonstrations and chanted slogans against Iran’s clerical rulers. Security forces have tried to curb the protests and, in some cases, used gunfire to disperse crowds. At least 7,000 people were killed during the nationwide protests that erupted in late December...
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mcalesternews50d ago
Oklahoma state employee pay significantly behind market
OKLAHOMA CITY – The average salary of a state employee is significantly lower than comparable jobs in other sectors, according to a study by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.
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wallst_24750d ago
The Innovation ETF Up 22% That Most Tech Investors Have Never Considered
Innovation-focused investors face a persistent dilemma: how to capture exposure to disruptive technologies without overpaying for hype or concentrating too heavily in mega-cap names. iShares Exponential Technologies ETF (NASDAQ:XT) attempts to solve this by spreading capital across 500+ holdings targeting AI, genomics, robotics, and other exponential-growth sectors. After a decade in the market, the fund’s ... The Innovation ETF Up 22% That Most Tech Investors Have Never ConsideredThe post The Innovation ETF Up 22% That Most Tech Investors Have Never Considered appeared first on 24/7 Wall St..
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nairametrics50d ago
NGX records first Commercial Paper listing as Dangote Cement raises N119.87 billion
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has recorded its first-ever Commercial Paper (CP) listing, admitting Dangote Cement Plc’s N119.87 billion issuance to its platform on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The post NGX records first Commercial Paper listing as Dangote Cement raises N119.87 billion appeared first on Nairametrics.
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rttnews50d ago
U.S. Trade Deficit Unexpectedly Widens To $70.3 Billion In December
Reflecting a surge in imports and a slump in exports, the Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing the U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly widened in the month of December.
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zawya50d ago
US trade deficit widens sharply in December
The trade gap ballooned 32.6% to $70.3 billion, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis and Census Bureau said on Thursday
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dailycaller50d ago
Market Maturity Over Mayhem: ARK Invest’s Vision for Bitcoin’s Stable Next Chapter
Bitcoin is entering a structurally different phase of its market life. After more than a decade defined by extreme volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and retail-led cycles, the asset is increasingly behaving like a mature financial instrument. According to ARK Invest, this shift reflects a convergence of institutional adoption, improved market infrastructure, and deeper liquidity. These conditions [...]
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businessinsider_us50d ago
Emails show 'Godfather of AGI' Ben Goertzel courted Epstein for funding and congratulated him on jail release
Ben Goertzel accepted money from Jeffrey Epstein to build the "Sputnik of AI." He says he "made a mistake" by not doing due diligence.
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digitaljournal50d ago
US trade deficit in goods widens to new record in 2025
The US trade deficit in goods expanded to a new record in 2025, government data showed Thursday, despite sweeping tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed during his first year back in the White House. The US goods deficit stood at $1.24 trillion for all of last year, widening slightly from 2024’s level to its biggest [...]The post US trade deficit in goods widens to new record in 2025 appeared first on Digital Journal.
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