March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed up +0.23 (+1.63%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed up +3.30 (+0.82%). Sugar prices rallied sharply on Friday, with NY sugar posting a 1.5-week high. Sugar prices jumped on Friday after the US Supreme Court struck...

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Brewing Nor-easter Bomb Cyclone Threatens Mid-Atlantic As Meteorologists Split Over Models We've seen this winter storm story before: low pressure develops off the East Coast. The question now is which model is correct: ECMWF or GFS. Alright, we're pretty much down to 2 scenarios at this point. ~48 hours till start time. Euro/Euro AI/CMC sticking to scenario 1. GFS/NAM with scenario 2. Either way, an impactful snow event is on the way for someone here in SNE/Mid-Atl. Just a matter of who... pic.twitter.com/AospuqpWoE — Weather Sphere (@WeatherSphere22) February 20, 2026 "We are barely two days away from what the American GFS model is simulating as a blockbuster snowstorm in the Mid-Atlantic, including Washington, D.C. The European model, however, depicts a more modest 3.1 inches," MyRadar Weather wrote on X, adding, "Put bluntly, we think the GFS is off its rocker." There is growing confidence among meteorologists that the late-weekend storm may become a "significant nor'easter with strong winds and heavy snow along parts of the Atlantic coast," and could even become a bomb cyclone as it moves away, AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Chad Merrill said. Meteorologists Ryan Maue warned... BREAKING ⚠️ The newest data has arrived. A powerful "bomb cyclone" will become a "blockbuster blizzard" for New England. ❄️💣 The snow totals could really ramp up prior to Monday's epic event 📈 pic.twitter.com/ESWOygSHRW — Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) February 20, 2026 Large stretches of the Interstate 95 corridor - from Washington, D.C., to Philadelphia, to New York, and up to Boston - could be blanketed with accumulating snow. However, at this point, pinning down snowfall forecasts is too premature until confidence improves in the storm's track. Via Capital Weather Gang : "The exact track of this storm, along with how quickly it strengthens, will determine how much snow falls in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast," AccuWeather Vice President of Forecasting Operations Dan DePodwin said. "The supp...

Any ebook reader will let you cram a Beauty and the Beast -sized library’s worth of books in your pocket, but so will your phone. An ebook reader offers a more book-like reading experience, with fewer distractions and less eye strain, and many include extra features, like adjustable frontlighting. Some really are pocketable. Others are waterproof or offer physical page-turning buttons, while a few even let you take notes. I’ve been using ebook readers for more than a decade, and I’ve gone hands-on with dozens, from the Kindle Paperwhite to lesser-known rivals like the PocketBook Era. Whether you want something your kid can throw against the wall or a waterproof, warm-glow Kindle that won’t ruin your spa ambiance, these are the best ebook readers for everyone. The best Kindle Kindle Paperwhite (2024) Score: 8 Pros Cons The best-looking screen on any e-reader Slightly larger screen without a noticeably larger device Faster page turns, loading, and a more responsive UI A splash of color (without a color screen) Upgrades aren’t as significant as the last Paperwhite Lacks stylus support and page turn buttons Signature Edition wireless charging is frustrating without magnets Signature Edition back panel feels less grippy Where to Buy: $159.99 at Amazon (with ads) $159.99 at Best Buy (with ads) $159.99 at Target (without ads) Dimensions: 7 x 5 x .3 inches / Weight: 211 grams / Screen area and resolution: 7-inch screen, 300ppi resolution / Storage: 16GB / Other features: IPX8 waterproofing, Bluetooth audio support If you mostly buy ebooks from Amazon, you’ll want a Kindle, and the 12th-gen Kindle Paperwhite is the best choice for most people. It’s $70 cheaper than the Kobo Libra Colour — my top non-Amazon e-reader — yet offers many of the same features, including a spacious 7-inch 300pi display with rich contrast levels. Unlike Amazon’s entry-level Kindle, it also features IPX8 water resistance and an adjustable warm frontlight that reduces blue light, which can interrupt m...

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美國電動車生產商Lucid，將裁減一成二員工，預計涉及數百人。 《彭博》從Lucid的內部電郵得知有關消息，公司解釋裁員行動旨在精簡架構，令公司能更有效率運作，並履行在改善毛利率及長期增長上的承諾。位於亞利桑那廠房的時薪員工，不會受今次裁員影響。 截至2024年底，Lucid有6,800名員工。公司去年全年生產逾1.8萬輛車，已按年增長逾一倍。

美國上季國內生產總值遠低於市場預期，貴金屬價格上升。 紐約期金收市報5,080.9美元一盎司，升83.5美元，升幅百分之1.6。 紐約期銀收市報82.343美元一盎司，升4.709美元，升幅百分之6。 現貨金價升至5,107美元以上收市，升幅逾百分之2.2。白銀價格升至近85美元收市，升幅近百分之8。 投資銀行高盛認為，雖然近期金價波動加劇，各國央行的購金節奏有所放緩，但認為情況或屬暫時性，因大型新興市場央行的黃金配置比例仍遠低於其目標水平。

美國上季國內生產總值遠低於市場預期，貴金屬價格上升。 紐約期金收市報5,080.9美元一盎司，升83.5美元，升幅百分之1.6。 紐約期銀收市報82.343美元一盎司，升4.709美元，升幅百分之6。 現貨金價升至5,107美元以上收市，升幅逾百分之2.2。白銀價格升至近85美元收市，升幅近百分之8。 投資銀行高盛認為，雖然近期金價波動加劇，各國央行的購金節奏有所放緩，但認為情況或屬暫時性，因大型新興市場央行的黃金配置比例仍遠低於其目標水平。

在美國買賣的港股預託證券與本港收市比較，造價普遍上升。 滙豐控股收市折合137.77元，比本港收市高3.47元。工商銀行6.45元，高4仙。建設銀行8.11元，高7仙。友邦保險83.77元，高1.47元。港交所415.88元，高8.08元。 騰訊控股531.73元，高9.73元。阿里巴巴150.87元，高3.77元。理想汽車71.42元，高1.32元。金沙中國18.51元，高1仙。長和63.41元，高0.21元。

美國上季經濟增長遜預期，但美國總統特朗普的對等關稅政策被美國最高法院裁定違法，美股三項主要指數先跌後回升。 道瓊斯工業平均指數收市報49,625點，升230點。標準普爾500指數，收市報6,909點，升47點。 市場憧憬受關稅影響的企業成本有望減低，並有助紓緩通脹壓力，增加減息機會，美股三項主要指數全線上升，當中道指低開72點後，跌幅一度擴大至超過200點，跌穿200天線，再急速反彈，最多升超過300點，午市窄幅上落，收市升230點。升幅百分之0.4，全周計，累積升了125點，升幅百分之0.2。 標普500指數低開18點後，跌幅略為擴大就急速反彈，最多升53點，午市同樣窄幅上落，收市升47點。全周計，升73點。 進口最多七成中國貨品的亞馬遜，升百分之2。同樣售賣進口產品的Five Below，亦升近百分之2。 科技股就個別發展，擔心受AI人工智能挑戰的軟件，及網絡安全股份繼續受壓，當中Cloudflare跌超過百分之8。谷歌母公司Alphabet就升百分之3。 納斯達克指數收市報22,886點，升230點。全周計，升了339點。 反映中國概念股表現的納斯達克中國金龍指數，收市報7,549點，跌4點。全周計，就跌41點。

美國上季經濟增長遜預期，但美國總統特朗普的對等關稅政策被美國最高法院裁定違法，美股三項主要指數先跌後回升。 道瓊斯工業平均指數收市報49,625點，升230點。標準普爾500指數，收市報6,909點，升47點。 市場憧憬受關稅影響的企業成本有望減低，並有助紓緩通脹壓力，增加減息機會，美股三項主要指數全線上升，當中道指低開72點後，跌幅一度擴大至超過200點，跌穿200天線，再急速反彈，最多升超過300點，午市窄幅上落，收市升230點。升幅百分之0.4，全周計，累積升了125點，升幅百分之0.2。 標普500指數低開18點後，跌幅略為擴大就急速反彈，最多升53點，午市同樣窄幅上落，收市升47點。全周計，升73點。 進口最多七成中國貨品的亞馬遜，升百分之2。同樣售賣進口產品的Five Below，亦升近百分之2。 科技股就個別發展，擔心受AI人工智能挑戰的軟件，及網絡安全股份繼續受壓，當中Cloudflare跌超過百分之8。谷歌母公司Alphabet就升百分之3。 納斯達克指數收市報22,886點，升230點。全周計，升了339點。 反映中國概念股表現的納斯達克中國金龍指數，收市報7,549點，跌4點。全周計，就跌41點。

Today, Feb. 20, 2026, funding setbacks put CoreWeave's AI build-out strategy under the microscope.

CoreWeave (NASDAQ:CRWV), cloud platform for AI infrastructure management, closed Friday at $89.25, down 8.12%. Shares fell after Blue Owl Capital’s (NYSE:OWL) failed $4 billion data-center debt placement raised new concerns about project financing, and investors are watching the

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TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) announced on February 17, 2026 that it would be holding its fourth quarter conference call on March 10, 2026 at 8:00 am. Constellation has changed the date of the conference call to March 9, 2026 at 8:30 am.

Key PointsA major business news outlet reported Blue Owl Capital was having trouble raising capital for its investment in CoreWeave's new Pennsylvania data center.

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Infinico Metals ( INFM:CA ) shareholders approved a 15-for-1 consolidation of the company’s outstanding common shares. The move is intended to facilitate future financing and business development activities. The consolidation is expected to become effective on February 25, 2026, with a record date of February 24, 2026. More on Infinico Metals Corp. Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Infinico Metals Corp. Financial information for Infinico Metals Corp.

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Trinity Biotech ( TRIB ) received notice on February 19, 2026, that it no longer complies with Nasdaq’s minimum market value of publicly held shares requirement. The deficiency relates to Nasdaq rule, which mandates a minimum $15M public float for continued listing. More on Trinity Biotech Trinity Biotech rises on order for 9M TrinScreen HIV tests Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Trinity Biotech Financial information for Trinity Biotech

Thawatchai Chawong/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis I last reviewed the Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF ( XSMO ) on July 15, 2025, when I rated it a "buy" on account of its outstanding GARP features and relatively high quality. Since that article was published, XSMO has gained 17.41%, outpacing XMMO and SPMO , its mid- and large-cap counterparts, by 2.37% and 11.13%, respectively. Morningstar The purpose of this article is to provide an update on XSMO's fundamentals to ensure the advantages from July remain, which isn't guaranteed, given its index's semi-annual reconstitution schedule. Fortunately, I'm still satisfied XSMO is positioned quite well from a GARP perspective, given its 20.91% estimated earnings growth rate and 18.36x forward P/E ratio, so barring any significant changes next month, I'm confident in reiterating my "buy" rating. XSMO Overview XSMO has a 0.36% expense ratio and $2.4B in assets under management and launched on March 3, 2005, making it a fairly well-established fund in the small-cap space. However, it's only tracked its current index, the S&P SmallCap Momentum Index, since June 21, 2019. That makes long-term performance analysis challenging, but I'll try to make up for it with a detailed fundamental analysis that, in my opinion, is far more useful. The Index itself is quite easy to understand. The selection universe is the S&P SmallCap 600 Index, and the Index provider calculates momentum scores based on each security's one-year price return (excluding the most recent month). The top quintile (120 securities) with the highest momentum scores are selected, with weights determined based on the product of the security's momentum score and market cap, subject to the following constraint: S&P Dow Jones Indices Lastly, the Index rebalances after the close on the third Friday of March and September, meaning a change is coming in about a month or so. Historically, XSMO's annual portfolio turnover rates have been high, ranging from 107% to...

Getty Images The stock market appears to be rolling over. The bubble in software stocks drove much of the market's rally over recent years and looks to be leading the reversal. There are signs that investors are no longer appreciating extreme capex projections as being a sign of growth potential and are looking at them as an increasingly expensive cost of maintaining current business models. SPX vs SPX Software Index (Bloomberg) In my previous article on the SPX, I argued that the majority of the market's advance over recent years had been the result of rising valuations. I also noted how this rise has contrasted with factors such as inflation volatility, falling consumer confidence, and high real bond yields, which have previously coincided with low valuations. With the crash in software stocks, it now finally seems we are in the first innings of a major market reversal. Self-Feeding Bubble Behavior Has Hit A Wall The bubble has been fueled by a virtuous cycle of behavior among investors and businesses. As equity valuations rose, businesses felt emboldened to sacrifice cash flow in pursuit of growth. Reported earnings continued to grow amid strong sales growth and reported depreciation levels far lower than required to maintain current operations. Investors then further bid up stock prices as their decisions to buy were vindicated by the rise in price, encouraging them to invest more. This further encourages businesses to increase capex. Corporate investment and stock valuations move together in a self-reinforcing manner as money managers and business owners share in the optimism for high future returns and take on increasing amounts of risk. When such a virtuous cycle takes place and risk builds up in the form of increased leverage and lower risk premiums (or higher valuations), even a pause in the market's advance can give investors pause for thought about whether they have overinvested. If you're fully invested or using leverage, a small market loss can feel muc...

Claims against Wesley Dingus came from teen who had been staying at his residence and hid camera in bedroom A Republican mayor in Ohio is facing criminal allegations after authorities say he was recorded on a concealed camera smelling an underage girl’s underwear. An incident report from the Richland county sheriff’s Office details the accusations against Wesley Dingus, 48, who serves as mayor of Butler. The claims came from a juvenile who had been staying at his residence. Continue reading...