Colombia’s peso is defying economic and political woes after a surprisingly hawkish pivot in monetary policy reinforced the dominant carry trade. A larger-than-expected interest rate hike on Jan. 30 and signals of more increases to come have stalled an incipient slide in the peso, even as the government scoops up dollars to bolster its cash reserves. The aggressive start to the tightening cycle wa...
Colombia’s peso is defying economic and political woes after a surprisingly hawkish pivot in monetary policy reinforced the dominant carry trade. A larger-than-expected interest rate hike on Jan. 30 and signals of more increases to come have stalled an incipient slide in the peso, even as the government scoops up dollars to bolster its cash reserves. The aggressive start to the tightening cycle was triggered by a 23.7% hike in the minimum wage that upended inflation expectations. And while the high court suspended the measure a few weeks later, the government has doubled down on its decision, keeping the increase in a decree on Friday. The court dispute has done little to dent the currency’s carry trade appeal — where investors borrow in one currency with low interest rates and invest in another with higher rates. “Keeping that 23%, even with the uncertainty, doesn’t alter” inflation expectations or the need to keep raising rates, said Andres Pardo , chief LatAm macro strategist for XP Investments. “By the time the State Council makes the final decision, it may already be too late.” Carry is masking concern over Colombia’s deep fiscal imbalances and the prospect of the left clinging onto power in this year’s election. The country is the only major economy in the region expected to hike rates this year, with the market pricing in around 200 basis points of increases. Read more: Colombian Peso Backed by Carry, Flows and Conviction: Chart Pack “Investors are buying the Colombian peso, the Brazilian real and selling the Chilean peso, a very pro-carry strategy,” said Ning Sun , a senior emerging-markets strategist at State Street Markets in Boston. Even before the minimum wage controversy, policymakers were expected to begin tightening policy last month as a way to counter growing inflation pressures. But the magnitude of the first hike — 100 basis points to 10.25% — sent a much stronger message than expected. “In the last month, without a doubt, the central bank has pla...
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Shutter2U/iStock via Getty Images December factory orders: -0.7% M/M vs. -0.7% consensus and +2.7% prior, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Monday. Developing… Check back for updates. More on U.S. Economy Chicago Fed National Activity Index rises into positive territory in January U.S. dollar slips, precious metals rebound on fresh tariff fears
Commodore Capital reported a sale of 850,000 shares of Nuvalent (NASDAQ:NUVL) in its latest SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, with the estimated transaction value at $83.81 million based on quarterly average pricing. According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated February 17, 2026, Commodore Capital sold 850,000 shares of Nuvalent during the fourth quarter of 2025. The esti...
Commodore Capital reported a sale of 850,000 shares of Nuvalent (NASDAQ:NUVL) in its latest SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, with the estimated transaction value at $83.81 million based on quarterly average pricing. According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated February 17, 2026, Commodore Capital sold 850,000 shares of Nuvalent during the fourth quarter of 2025. The estimated value of these sales was $83.81 million based on the average closing price for the period. The stake’s quarter-end value declined by $65.75 million, a figure that includes the impact of both trading and price changes. Nuvalent, Inc. is a Cambridge-based biotechnology company specializing in the discovery and development of precision therapies for cancer. The company leverages its expertise in kinase inhibitor design to address resistance and central nervous system challenges in targeted oncology. With a pipeline of differentiated clinical candidates, Nuvalent aims to deliver transformative therapies for patients with limited treatment options. Continue reading
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/25/26, Avista Corp (Symbol: AVA), Welltower Inc (Symbol: WELL), and Sun Life Financial Inc (Symbol: SLF) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Avista Corp will pay its quarterly di
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/25/26, Avista Corp (Symbol: AVA), Welltower Inc (Symbol: WELL), and Sun Life Financial Inc (Symbol: SLF) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Avista Corp will pay its quarterly di
Curling cursing, podium camaraderie and stunning speed on skis linger for our writers after an astonishing Games Best moment Matt Weston winning double gold . It was so well deserved. He fought hard for the victories and the emotions afterwards showed how much it meant to him. Biggest disappointment Seeing the second GB skeleton relay team, Freya Tarbit and Marcus Wyatt, take fourth place. The sen...
Curling cursing, podium camaraderie and stunning speed on skis linger for our writers after an astonishing Games Best moment Matt Weston winning double gold . It was so well deserved. He fought hard for the victories and the emotions afterwards showed how much it meant to him. Biggest disappointment Seeing the second GB skeleton relay team, Freya Tarbit and Marcus Wyatt, take fourth place. The sense of almost getting that medal, the sadness was so visible. I was so impressed by their performance, I wanted to hug them both. Continue reading...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/25/26, Loews Corp. (Symbol: L), Voya Financial Inc (Symbol: VOYA), and Electronic Arts, Inc. (Symbol: EA) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Loews Corp. will pay its quarterly d
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/25/26, Loews Corp. (Symbol: L), Voya Financial Inc (Symbol: VOYA), and Electronic Arts, Inc. (Symbol: EA) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Loews Corp. will pay its quarterly d
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/25/26, Century Communities Inc (Symbol: CCS), Waste Connections Inc (Symbol: WCN), and AerCap Holdings NV (Symbol: AER) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Century Communities In
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/25/26, Century Communities Inc (Symbol: CCS), Waste Connections Inc (Symbol: WCN), and AerCap Holdings NV (Symbol: AER) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Century Communities In
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/25/26, Amcor plc (Symbol: AMCR), Rollins, Inc. (Symbol: ROL), and Penske Automotive Group Inc (Symbol: PAG) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Amcor plc will pay its quarterly d
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/25/26, Amcor plc (Symbol: AMCR), Rollins, Inc. (Symbol: ROL), and Penske Automotive Group Inc (Symbol: PAG) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Amcor plc will pay its quarterly d
CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- MedWell Ai, Inc, (OTCQB: MWAI ) ("Company") is a portfolio company, specializing in AI-driven solutions for B2B markets in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and wellness, is pleased to confirm the filing, after the market close, of its Quarterly Report (Form 10-Q), for the financial period, ending on December 31, 2025.
CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- MedWell Ai, Inc, (OTCQB: MWAI ) ("Company") is a portfolio company, specializing in AI-driven solutions for B2B markets in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and wellness, is pleased to confirm the filing, after the market close, of its Quarterly Report (Form 10-Q), for the financial period, ending on December 31, 2025.
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/25/26, Sonoco Products Co. (Symbol: SON) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.53, payable on 3/10/26. As a percentage of SON's recent stock price of $56.45, this dividend works out to appro
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/25/26, Sonoco Products Co. (Symbol: SON) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.53, payable on 3/10/26. As a percentage of SON's recent stock price of $56.45, this dividend works out to appro
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/25/26, Hercules Technology Growth Capital (Symbol: HTGC) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.40, payable on 3/4/26. As a percentage of HTGC's recent stock price of $15.43, this dividend wo
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/25/26, Hercules Technology Growth Capital (Symbol: HTGC) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.40, payable on 3/4/26. As a percentage of HTGC's recent stock price of $15.43, this dividend wo
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/25/26, Prospect Capital Corporation (Symbol: PSEC) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.045, payable on 3/19/26. As a percentage of PSEC's recent stock price of $2.82, this dividend works out
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/25/26, Prospect Capital Corporation (Symbol: PSEC) will trade ex-dividend, for its monthly dividend of $0.045, payable on 3/19/26. As a percentage of PSEC's recent stock price of $2.82, this dividend works out
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/25/26, CDW Corp (Symbol: CDW), Equinix Inc (Symbol: EQIX), and Robert Half Inc (Symbol: RHI) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. CDW Corp will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.63
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/25/26, CDW Corp (Symbol: CDW), Equinix Inc (Symbol: EQIX), and Robert Half Inc (Symbol: RHI) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. CDW Corp will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.63
Ever notice how the biggest turning points in life often hinge on something small—a glance, an offhand remark, a roommate who hands you $1,000 when you're about to drop out of college? MacKenzie Scott knows that feeling firsthand. Before she became one of the world's most influential philanthropists—and, yes, the former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos—she was a college sophomore with a broken to...
Ever notice how the biggest turning points in life often hinge on something small—a glance, an offhand remark, a roommate who hands you $1,000 when you're about to drop out of college? MacKenzie Scott knows that feeling firsthand. Before she became one of the world's most influential philanthropists—and, yes, the former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos—she was a college sophomore with a broken tooth, a dwindling bank account, and a friend who refused to let her quit. Don't Miss: The ‘ChatGPT of
The power tools that took gold. Plus, sustainable subscriptions that make life easier and the best steam irons, tested • Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Speed, power, endurance, precision … the best cordless drills share many traits with Olympic athletes. Subconsciously, this might have informed my method for testing these power tools: a gauntlet of DIY challenges, again...
The power tools that took gold. Plus, sustainable subscriptions that make life easier and the best steam irons, tested • Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Speed, power, endurance, precision … the best cordless drills share many traits with Olympic athletes. Subconsciously, this might have informed my method for testing these power tools: a gauntlet of DIY challenges, against the clock. We called this endeavour the “Drillympics”, made up of a series of workstations devised to thoroughly test each product’s key functions. It’s been claimed that sport reveals character, and the testing certainly taught me a lot about the drills. I found out which ones worked the quickest (congrats to our Drillympic champion, the Makita DHP490Z ), as well as which provided the easiest drill bit changeover (handy for working on multifaceted projects) and whether the drills were capable of doing all the jobs they claimed to. I also learned, much to my alarm, that drilling into wood with the drill bit turning in the wrong direction is an efficient way to start a fire. Continue reading...
‘I was playing all day and night in a kind of fever, throwing in pop, jazz, violin, guitars and polyrhythms, while wrestling with some demons’ We had a family farm three hours west of Chicago, and when I was scoping out potential studio spaces I remembered some barns where my brother and I used to make forts out of hay bales when we were little. One was in rough shape and had racoons living in it,...
‘I was playing all day and night in a kind of fever, throwing in pop, jazz, violin, guitars and polyrhythms, while wrestling with some demons’ We had a family farm three hours west of Chicago, and when I was scoping out potential studio spaces I remembered some barns where my brother and I used to make forts out of hay bales when we were little. One was in rough shape and had racoons living in it, but I got a local carpenter to do the skilled jobs and I did the mundane stuff such as boards for the ceiling. Then I just moved in, but I hadn’t realised how isolating it would be. It was February and snowing and none of my friends had cars. I’d go for two weeks at a time without speaking to anyone. So I started experimenting with a loop pedal, messing around with songs. Continue reading...
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/25/26, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Symbol: BLX), Manulife Financial Corp (Symbol: MFC), and Standard and Poors Global Inc (Symbol: SPGI) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upco
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 2/25/26, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Symbol: BLX), Manulife Financial Corp (Symbol: MFC), and Standard and Poors Global Inc (Symbol: SPGI) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upco
P_Wei/E+ via Getty Images Wall Street opened lower on Monday as renewed uncertainty gripped markets following President Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcement. The S&P 500 ( SP500 ) -0.3%, the Dow ( DJI ) -0.7%, and the Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) -0.4%. Treasury yields were mixed across the curve. The 2-year yield ( US2Y ) held steady at 3.48%. The 10-year yield ( US10Y ) slipped to 4.06%, d...
P_Wei/E+ via Getty Images Wall Street opened lower on Monday as renewed uncertainty gripped markets following President Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcement. The S&P 500 ( SP500 ) -0.3%, the Dow ( DJI ) -0.7%, and the Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) -0.4%. Treasury yields were mixed across the curve. The 2-year yield ( US2Y ) held steady at 3.48%. The 10-year yield ( US10Y ) slipped to 4.06%, down 3 basis points, while the 30-year yield ( US30Y ) eased to 4.71%, falling 2 basis points. Elsewhere, crypto prices were also under pressure , with bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) briefly sliding to below $65K on the back of outsized outflows from spot exchange-traded funds tracking the token. Trump on Saturday said that he will increase his newly announced global tariff level to 15% from 10% even after the Supreme Court struck down most of the tariffs he imposed last year. More on markets Wax On, Wax Off: The Real Winners Of The Tariff Shock Goodbye Old Tariffs, Hello New Tariffs S&P 500: Best Case Scenario? Another Failed Rally (Technical Analysis) After the Supreme Court's tariff ruling, here's what could be next for stocks SCOTUS ruling could put over $175B in U.S. tariff revenue at risk, Penn-Wharton estimates
At a time when German industry is frequently slammed for being too slow and reluctant to change, there is one area in which industrialists have noticed rapid evolution. “The speed at which our position towards China has changed and at which our members are changing their minds on China – it’s China speed,” said Oliver Richtberg, head of the foreign trade department at Germany’s Mechanical Engineer...
At a time when German industry is frequently slammed for being too slow and reluctant to change, there is one area in which industrialists have noticed rapid evolution. “The speed at which our position towards China has changed and at which our members are changing their minds on China – it’s China speed,” said Oliver Richtberg, head of the foreign trade department at Germany’s Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA). Richtberg’s group represents more than 3,000 of Germany’s “hidden...