港鐵：將視乎本月底工資指數決定票價調整 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】港鐵表示，會視乎政府本月底公布的運輸業名義工資指數，再交代今年度票價調整幅度。 港鐵公司行政總裁楊美珍：「今年最終加幅要視乎3...
港鐵：將視乎本月底工資指數決定票價調整 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】港鐵表示，會視乎政府本月底公布的運輸業名義工資指數，再交代今年度票價調整幅度。 港鐵公司行政總裁楊美珍：「今年最終加幅要視乎3月底工資指數才可以決定。值得一提是過去九年，我們都有五年凍結票價，反映機制一定程度上有考慮經濟環境。家庭中位數收入的轉變，這個反映市民負擔能力，所以無論延後加幅如何，每年都會有一個封頂作用，所以很視乎到時的經濟環境。」
Japan’s largest life insurers are continuing plans to increase private credit investment in the fiscal year beginning April amid recent warning signals about the health of the sector, according to a survey by Bloomberg News. Nippon Life Insurance Co. , Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co. and Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co. said that they will maintain their current investment plans for the private lending...
Japan’s largest life insurers are continuing plans to increase private credit investment in the fiscal year beginning April amid recent warning signals about the health of the sector, according to a survey by Bloomberg News. Nippon Life Insurance Co. , Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co. and Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co. said that they will maintain their current investment plans for the private lending sector, the survey conducted this month showed. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. said its views on private credit investment haven’t changed but declined to comment on its investment policy. Life insurance companies have joined global investors in a private debt market binge in search of higher yields. But the sector has been hit by a recent wave of capital outflows and losses, tainting the allure of the asset class. In February, Barclays Plc and Atlas SP Partners were among financial companies exposed to the collapse of Market Financial Solutions Ltd. in the UK. Earlier this month, BlackRock Inc. curbed withdrawals from one of its biggest private credit funds after client requests for redemptions spiked. The MFS case “is largely attributable to fraud at an individual company,” and at present the possibility of systemic risk spreading to the entire market is limited, Nippon Life said in its survey response. “This has once again highlighted the importance of due diligence in this market, which is outside the framework of traditional banking regulations.” Private Credit Exits Force Cliffwater, Morgan Stanley to Cap Private Credit Gate-Crashers Are Forcing Funds Into Brutal Spot BlackRock’s Retail Private-Credit Hopes Run Into Market’s Angst The three other insurers also categorized MFS as an isolated incident in the survey and said they believe the impact on the market as a whole will be limited. Careful risk management was the key to successful investment in private credit, the insurers said. Dai-ichi Life said it increased private credit investment by about ¥40 billion ($252 mi...
Bloom Energy (BE +3.16%) stock is off to another market-beating year. Shares of the clean energy stock are up almost 50% in 2026, easily outpacing the broader market. This comes after an astonishing performance in 2025 in which Bloom stock ended the year with a 291% gain. Expand NYSE : BE Bloom Energy Today's Change ( 3.16 %) $ 4.86 Current Price $ 158.86 Key Data Points Market Cap $43B Day's Rang...
Bloom Energy (BE +3.16%) stock is off to another market-beating year. Shares of the clean energy stock are up almost 50% in 2026, easily outpacing the broader market. This comes after an astonishing performance in 2025 in which Bloom stock ended the year with a 291% gain. Expand NYSE : BE Bloom Energy Today's Change ( 3.16 %) $ 4.86 Current Price $ 158.86 Key Data Points Market Cap $43B Day's Range $ 153.23 - $ 164.64 52wk Range $ 15.15 - $ 180.90 Volume 386K Avg Vol 12M Gross Margin 30.89 % The stock is riding twin tailwinds of clean energy and AI data center constructions. But whether Bloom stock can surge 36% from today's price to $200 will depend on more than just the latest investing trend. AI needs power, and Bloom fuel cells may hold the answer Bloom is in the business of on-site power generation, a highly sought-after business right now. Its flagship product is a box-like solid oxide fuel cell system that converts fuel (like natural gas) into electricity without combustion. These boxes are modular and can be installed within 90 days or less. A cluster of these servers can combine to provide reliable power at facilities like data centers, factories, and hospitals. Bloom is currently one of several energy companies positioned to profit from a power-hungry future of AI infrastructure. Unlike most of these companies, which are still pre-revenue and trying to get a product to market, Bloom is already selling its servers to companies whose names you probably know. The marquee list includes blue chip favorites like Walmart and Verizon, along with key players in data center construction like Equinix, Oracle, and CoreWeave. Bloom also entered a strategic $5 billion partnership with Brookfield Asset Management last October in which Bloom's servers will become the preferred onsite power provider for Brookfield's AI factories. Bloom's financials, however, are still a work in progress. It recorded $777 million in fourth-quarter revenue -- a record -- yet it only managed ...
Israel-Slamming GOP Candidate Dominates Youth Vote In Florida Governor Race In the latest indication of a sea change in US politics, a Republican Florida gubernatorial candidate who's made opposition to US support of Israel a cornerstone of his campaign is winning the young-GOP vote by a wide margin. Combining social media savvy with oratorical flair, the Georgetown dropout-turned-investor and hed...
Israel-Slamming GOP Candidate Dominates Youth Vote In Florida Governor Race In the latest indication of a sea change in US politics, a Republican Florida gubernatorial candidate who's made opposition to US support of Israel a cornerstone of his campaign is winning the young-GOP vote by a wide margin. Combining social media savvy with oratorical flair, the Georgetown dropout-turned-investor and hedge fund manager is likely to continue making gains in his long-shot drive to succeed term-limited Ron DeSantis. Whatever the final tally, however, his domination of the youth vote may portend the end of the GOP's role as bastion of support for Israel . Chasing Trump-endorsed frontrunner Byron Donalds, James Fishback has only reached mid-single-digits among the broad GOP electorate. However, among 18-to-34-year-olds, Fishback trounces Donalds, 32% to 8% . BREAKING: I’m running to succeed Ron DeSantis as Florida’s next Republican Governor to make life more affordable for you and your family. I’ll stop the H-1B scam, tell Blackstone they can't buy our homes, cancel AI Data Centers, and abolish property taxes. pic.twitter.com/IMDs4kPC9l — James Fishback (@j_fishback) November 24, 2025 Fishback's campaign stresses a hot-button issue for younger voters: affordability. Along those lines, he's proposing the elimination of property taxes on homesteaded houses, abolishing tolls, and blocking data centers to ease pressure on electricity prices. He also opposes H-1B visas , with the idea of preserving job opportunities for Floridians. He wants to lower the age for any firearm purchase to 18, seeks an abortion ban, and has proposed a 50% sin tax on OnlyFans creators to pay for teacher salaries and school lunches. Opposing mass surveillance, he's promised to " ban Palantir from every government contract in Florida." However, it's Fishback's pointed rhetoric about support for the State of Israel that marks his campaign as a watershed in US politics -- because it's coming from the mouth of...
Clifford Capital Partners initiated a new position in WEX (WEX +1.12%) during the fourth quarter, acquiring 95,326 shares worth $14.20 million, according to a recently released SEC filing. What happened According to a February 17, 2026, SEC filing, Clifford Capital disclosed a new position in WEX, purchasing 95,326 shares during the fourth quarter. The stake's quarter-end value stood at $14.20 mil...
Clifford Capital Partners initiated a new position in WEX (WEX +1.12%) during the fourth quarter, acquiring 95,326 shares worth $14.20 million, according to a recently released SEC filing. What happened According to a February 17, 2026, SEC filing, Clifford Capital disclosed a new position in WEX, purchasing 95,326 shares during the fourth quarter. The stake's quarter-end value stood at $14.20 million as a result of the new holding. What else to know Top five holdings after the filing: NASDAQ: HSIC: $27.97 million (4.8% of AUM) NYSE: SOLV: $24.46 million (4.2% of AUM) NYSE: RKT: $24.33 million (4.1% of AUM) NYSE: HNI: $24.13 million (4.1% of AUM) NYSE: NATL: $23.69 million (4.0% of AUM) As of February 17, 2026, shares of WEX were priced at $153.88, roughly flat for the year despite a 20% gain in the S&P 500 over the same period. Company overview Metric Value Revenue (TTM) $2.66 billion Net Income (TTM) $304.20 million Market Capitalization $5.28 billion Price (as of market close 2/17/26) $153.88 Company snapshot WEX offers fleet payment processing, virtual card-based travel and corporate payment solutions, and healthcare payment platforms. The firm generates revenue primarily through transaction fees, software-as-a-service subscriptions, and value-added analytics for expense management. It serves commercial and government vehicle fleets, corporate travel and accounts payable departments, and healthcare benefit administrators. WEX operates as a diversified financial technology provider, delivering payment processing and software solutions across fleet, travel, and health sectors. The company leverages a scalable platform to address complex payment needs, driving recurring revenue through integrated service offerings. Its broad client base and specialized sector focus position WEX for continued relevance in the evolving fintech landscape. What this transaction means for investors Companies that quietly sit in the middle of everyday financial transactions often build p...
peshkov/iStock via Getty Images Invesco S&P 500 Pure Value ETF ( RPV ) continues to beat its peers and the S&P 500 index in volatile market conditions of 2026, demonstrating its potential to be a reliable player for uncertain conditions and long-term investing. RPV’s performance is attributed to its pure value investing strategy, which was pioneered by Benjamin Graham and strictly implemented by t...
peshkov/iStock via Getty Images Invesco S&P 500 Pure Value ETF ( RPV ) continues to beat its peers and the S&P 500 index in volatile market conditions of 2026, demonstrating its potential to be a reliable player for uncertain conditions and long-term investing. RPV’s performance is attributed to its pure value investing strategy, which was pioneered by Benjamin Graham and strictly implemented by the legendary Warren Buffett. The fund seeks to hold stakes in undervalued stocks with strong fundamentals to deliver healthy risk-adjusted returns. In addition to its concentration in the less volatile health care and consumer defensive sectors, its portfolio exposure to cyclical energy, basic material, utilities, and real estate sectors contributes to its upside potential. RPV’s solid dividends, healthy liquidity, low expense ratio, and modest risk factor make it a worthwhile investment vehicle for the long term. I initiate coverage of RPV with a buy rating. RPV’s Performance and Outlook RPV total returns in past three years (Seeking Alpha) Invesco S&P 500 Pure Value ETF’s average 3-year total return of 14.3% during a period of tech-driven bull trend reflects its potential to deliver steady returns over the long term. On the other hand, year-to-date, RPV’s performance demonstrates its potential to beat the large-cap index during volatile market conditions. Currently, the stock market volatility is high , given concerns over crude oil supplies due to war between oil-rich countries. The higher oil prices can stoke inflation, which can fuel economic strain. In fact, before the war-related volatility, the S&P 500 was under pressure since the beginning of year, dragged down by mega caps and tech stocks. RPV year to date price returns (Seeking Alpha) Despite the headwinds, Invesco S&P 500 Pure Value ETF delivered a price return of 4% so far in 2026 compared to the S&P 500’s negative 1% in price return. This is not the first time the ETF has outperformed the S&P 500 index during ...
Asian buyers of liquefied natural gas are preparing for the war in the Middle East to disrupt deliveries for months, as a prolonged outage at the world’s largest export plant threatens tighter supply and higher prices. Companies in Thailand are looking to buy LNG cargoes for delivery through May, according to traders with knowledge of the matter. Bangladesh bought shipments for April, and is consi...
Asian buyers of liquefied natural gas are preparing for the war in the Middle East to disrupt deliveries for months, as a prolonged outage at the world’s largest export plant threatens tighter supply and higher prices. Companies in Thailand are looking to buy LNG cargoes for delivery through May, according to traders with knowledge of the matter. Bangladesh bought shipments for April, and is considering procuring fuel for May onward as well, the traders said. Major buyers in Taiwan and South Korea are also preparing to buy more supply for those two months, they said. The moves demonstrate that Asia’s importers aren’t relying on a swift resolution to the war with Iran, and that the outage in Qatar — which supplies 20% of the world’s LNG — is expected to be prolonged. The longer the plant is shuttered, the worse the supply shock as there’s no alternative route to export the fuel, nor spare capacity elsewhere to cover the lost output. Spot LNG prices in Asia are trading at about $18 per million British thermal units, according to traders. Although prices have pulled back from a peak of about $25 last week, they’re still 80% higher than before the conflict began. Read More: Qatar LNG Outage Erases 2026 Supply Surplus, Morgan Stanley Says Qatar shut the Ras Laffan export facility last week after an Iranian drone strike, upending the market and sending the price of gas in Europe and Asia soaring. A number of companies, including Shell Plc , have declared force majeure on their shipments of Qatari LNG to customers in Asia. At least nine LNG shipments bound for Europe have rerouted to Asia since the fighting began, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg, after Asian buyers offered higher rates for the shipments than their rivals in Europe. India, which sources about half its LNG from Qatar, has been scrambling to procure alternative shipments for immediate delivery, traders said. Gail India Ltd. was able to book an LNG cargo for March on Tuesday after a few f...
山頂維修外牆期間胸痛求醫 男子明德醫院外暈倒不治 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】一名46歲男子倒斃山頂明德國際醫院。 現場是加列山道41號。中午約十二時半，警方接獲明德醫院護士報案指一名男子昏迷，...
山頂維修外牆期間胸痛求醫 男子明德醫院外暈倒不治 To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 【有線新聞】一名46歲男子倒斃山頂明德國際醫院。 現場是加列山道41號。中午約十二時半，警方接獲明德醫院護士報案指一名男子昏迷，救護員趕到證實他已死亡。據知男事主在山頂種植道進行外牆維修工程，期間感到胸口不適，自行前往醫院求助，等候救護車時暈倒昏迷，初步沒有可疑。