Decoding Astera Labs's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture? Benzinga

维多利亚的秘密公司创始人莱斯·韦克斯纳（Les Wexner）将出席美国众议院的一场闭门取证会，此前新公布的司法部文件引发外界对他与杰弗里·爱泼斯坦（Jeffrey Epstein）过往关系的新一轮审视；韦克斯纳否认有不法行为。 责任编辑：张俊 SF065

Wheat is rallying back from losses on Tuesday, with the Wednesday session starting off with gains across all three markets. Chicago SRW futures were down 6 to 7 cents on Tuesday, as March slipped 11 cents. Open interest was down 14,838 contracts on Tuesday, mainly in the front two contracts....

Cotton price action is up 15 to 30 points so far to take back some weakness to start the week. Futures fell back 45 to 60 points in the front months on Tuesday. Crude oil futures were down 59 cents per barrel on the day at $62.30. The US dollar...

(RTTNews) - New orders for U.S. manufactured durable goods pulled back by much less than expected in the month of December, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday.

Fabrice Cabaud Wall Street’s major market averages pushed higher on Wednesday as the tech sector rebounds and regains momentum. On the trading session, the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite ( COMP:IND ) was last up by +0.3%. At the same time, the benchmark S&P 500 ( SP500 ) added +0.3%, and the blue-chip Dow ( DJI ) was up +0.2%. From a sector vantage point, seven of the S&P 500’s 11 segments were in positive trading territory, with energy leading the charge. At the other end of the spectrum, utilities has suffered the most so far. Treasury yields inched higher as the shorter-end U.S. 2-year Treasury yield ( US2Y ) moved up 2 basis points to 3.46%, and the longer-end U.S. 10-year Treasury yield ( US10Y ) moved up by 2 basis points to 4.08%. On the economic front, durable goods orders fell less than expected in December, while housing starts and building permits rose in the same month. Additionally, industrial production figures increased more than expected in January and the FOMC minutes will be released later in the day. As for stocks that were on the move, shares of Garmin ( GRMN ) climbed 17.5%, and shares of Palo Alto Networks ( PANW ) came down by 8.5%. More on markets Dividend picks: 20 large-cap defensive stocks outperforming the market in 2026 Five years later, Cathie Wood's ARKK is still down over 50% since its 2021 peak How high can the Nasdaq-100 climb in 2026? Here’s what prediction markets say How high can the S&P 500 climb in 2026? Here’s what prediction markets are signaling ETF inflows roar out of the gate in 2026 as they are on pace to top $2T by year end

By repealing the EPA’s determination that greenhouse gases threaten public health, the president is denying reality itself The climate crisis is killing people . These deaths are measurable, documented and ongoing. Concluding otherwise is just playing pretend. Studies explain the mechanics, but lived experience supplies the truth. The people who suffer the consequences see the fire rising and water closing in. They need their government’s help. Despite that, the president of the United States stood at a microphone last Thursday and abdicated his duty to them . “It has nothing to do with public health,” he claimed about the climate crisis while announcing that the federal government would repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s “endangerment finding” , a determination that greenhouse gases endanger human health and welfare. “This is all a scam, a giant scam.” Jamil Smith is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading...

‘The Peugeot 103 is iconic in Morocco: a symbol of social mobility. But my rider, a living sculpture, is so overstimulated he can’t choose which way to go – and ends up going nowhere’ This image, Parabomobile, shows a living sculpture I created. A man is riding through the desert on a road near Marrakech that is still partly under construction. He rides a Peugeot 103 motorcycle and carries 21 satellite dishes – each pointing in a different direction. But the person driving the motorbike is so overstimulated, he cannot choose which way to go – and ends up going nowhere. It is part of a wider multidisciplinary project, Paraboles, that is an inquiry into Moroccan people’s identity, our imagination and the way we see the world. It can feel to Moroccans – and those in other postcolonial countries – that their minds have been colonised as well as their land. Continue reading...

It's that time of year—a new budget Pixel phone is about to hit virtual shelves. The Pixel 10a will be available on March 5, and pre-orders go live today. The 9a will still be on sale for a while, but the 10a will be headlining Google's store. However, you might not notice unless you keep up with the Pixel numbering scheme. This year's A-series Pixel is virtually identical to last year's, both inside and out. Last year's Pixel 9a was a notable departure from the older design language, but Google made few changes for 2026. We liked that the Pixel 9a emphasized battery capacity and moved to a flat camera bump, and this time, it's really flat. Google says the camera now sits totally flush with the back panel. This is probably the only change you'll be able to identify visually. Specs at a glance: Google Pixel 9a vs. Pixel 10a Phone Pixel 9a Pixel 10a SoC Google Tensor G4 Google Tensor G4 Memory 8GB 8GB Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB Display 1080×2424 6.3" pOLED, 60–120 Hz, Gorilla Glass 3, 2700 nits (peak) 1080×2424 6.3" pOLED, 60–120 Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i, 3000 nits (peak) Cameras 48 MP primary, f/1.7, OIS; 13 MP ultrawide, f/2.2; 13 MP selfie, f/2.2 48 MP primary, f/1.7, OIS; 13 MP ultrawide, f/2.2; 13 MP selfie, f/2.2 Software Android 15 (at launch), 7 years of OS updates Android 16, 7 years of OS updates Battery 5,100 mAh, 23 W wired charging, 7.5 W wireless charging 5,100 mAh, 30 W wired charging, 10 W wireless charging Connectivity Wi-Fi 6e, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, sub-6 GHz 5G, USB-C 3.2 Wi-Fi 6e, NFC, Bluetooth 6.0, sub-6 GHz 5G, USB-C 3.2 Measurements 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm; 185 g 153.9×73×9 mm; 183 g Google also says the new Pixel will have a slightly upgraded screen. The resolution, size, and refresh rate are unchanged, but peak brightness has been bumped from 2,700 nits to 3,000 nits (the same as the base model Pixel 10). Plus, the cover glass has finally moved beyond Gorilla Glass 3 to Gorilla Glass 7i, which supposedly has improved scratch and drop protection. R...

World-renowned celebrity makeup artist Bobbi Brown talks about what it felt like being fired from Estée Lauder and how she reinvented herself in her 60s by launching Jones Road Beauty from scratch. She's on this week's episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations." This interview was recorded December 15 in Montclair, New Jersey. (Source: Bloomberg)

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We boiled litres of water to find the best electric kettles, from hard-water heroes to vintage-style, repairable and wifi-connected models • The best air fryers, tried and tested for crisp and crunch Despite the march of progress, the humble kettle remains a kitchen staple. It’s what we turn to in times of strife, when spirits are flagging, or to start our day. And when a visitor calls, one of the first things we do is put the kettle on. While many small appliances have evolved beyond their original form, the kettle’s basic principles remain largely unchanged. Water goes in and heats up until a thermostat switches it off; the water then pours out, and we enjoy a cuppa. However, the technology that goes into a kettle has been slowly improving: better insulation to keep water hotter for longer and reduce reboils; different temperature settings to suit every drink from green tea to herbal brews; and more features such as filters and concealed elements to keep scale out of our cups. Best kettle overall: Bosch Sky kettle Best budget kettle: Kenwood Ripple kettle Continue reading...

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UBS raised its 2026 US investment grade issuance forecast to $1.8 trillion from $1.725 trillion and increased its US investment grade technology supply estimate to $360 billion from $300 billion, citing a sharp rise in hyperscaler capital expenditure. The bank left its US high yield, European...

A group of Starbucks ( SBUX ) shareholders is pressuring the coffee chain giant's board over what it said are sustained oversight failures of labor relations, according to Business Insider. The group of long-term investors is asking other shareholders to vote against the reelection of Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, the lead independent director, and Beth Ford, the chair of the nominating and corporate governance committee. Seattle-based Starbucks ( SBUX ) is still embroiled in a labor dispute with the Starbucks Workers United union. Contract negotiations that began in early 2024 have stalled, with the union demanding higher pay (a $20/hour base with 5% annual raises), better staffing, more consistent schedules, and resolution of hundreds of unfair labor practice charges. In November, workers launched the "Red Cup Rebellion" strike, which expanded to over 670 stores and 12,000 workers as of early 2026. Workers have filed over 125 new unfair labor practice charges since January 2025, and Starbucks paid a record $38.9 million settlement to New York City over workweek law violations. "We have a world-class board of directors with deep, relevant expertise, who are supporting our management team in driving a business turnaround," stated a Starbucks spokesperson on the developments. The company also continues to defend its workplace policies, employee benefits, and wage structure. Shares of Starbucks ( SBUX ) are up more than 13% on a year-to-date basis. More on Starbucks Starbucks Just MIGHT Be Starting To See The (Asset) Lite Via China (Upgrade) Starbucks: The Growth Story Is Not Compelling Enough At The Current Valuation (Rating Downgrade) Starbucks: There Is Still Upside After The Rally Despite Technical Caution Cotti Coffee looks to disrupt the European coffee shop market Starbucks highlights beverage innovation and a new rewards program at its Investor Day

MikeMareen/iStock via Getty Images This monthly article aims at a top-down analysis of the healthcare sector based on value, quality, and momentum metrics. It may also help analyze sector ETFs such as the Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLV ), whose holdings have been used to calculate these metrics. This article will focus on an ETF featuring international diversification: iShares Global Healthcare ETF ( IXJ ). Shortcut The next two paragraphs in italics describe the dashboard methodology. They are necessary for new readers to understand the metrics. If you are used to this series or if you are short of time, you can skip them and go to the charts. Base metrics I calculate the median value of five fundamental ratios for each industry: Earnings Yield ("EY"), Sales Yield ("SY"), Free Cash Flow Yield ("FY"), Return on Equity ("ROE"), Gross Margin ("GM"). The reference universe includes large companies in the U.S. stock market. The five base metrics are calculated on trailing 12 months. For all of them, higher is better. EY, SY, and FY are medians of the inverse of Price/Earnings, Price/Sales and Price/Free Cash Flow. They are better for statistical studies than price-to-something ratios, which are unusable or non available when the "something" is close to zero or negative (for example, companies with negative earnings). I also look at two momentum metrics for each group: the median monthly return (RetM) and the median annual return (RetY). I prefer medians to averages because a median splits a set into a good half and a bad half. A capital-weighted average is skewed by extreme values and the largest companies. My metrics are designed for stock-picking rather than index investing. Value and quality scores I calculate historical baselines for all metrics. They are noted respectively as EYh, SYh, FYh, ROEh, GMh, and they are calculated as the averages on a look-back period of 11 years. For example, the value of EYh for healthcare providers in the table below is the ...

BlackJack3D/E+ via Getty Images By Mark Barnes, PhD, Head of Global Investment Research, Americas, FTSE Russell | Indhu Raghavan, CFA, Manager, Global Investment Research, FTSE Russell This insight examines the early-February 2026 volatility in US tech and equities broadly to highlight the expected long-run effects of AI on the economy, specifically areas that the market views as likely to be disrupted by AI. Early in February, the AI narrative took yet another turn. The Russell 1000 index was down almost 2%, and the Tech industry was down more than 5% by the fourth trading day of the month (Exhibit 1). However, the market aggregates did not tell the full story. What was more interesting was the individual stock names flashing up on the screen with particularly large price drops. With markets largely recovering by the fifth trading day, the week’s wobbles may be quickly forgotten, but market performance during this brief period may give insights into the expected long-run effects of AI on the economy. Exhibit 1: Russell 1000 industry cumulative return, first week of February 2026 (USD, rebased 1 Feb 2026) Source: FTSE Russell/LSEG. Data as of 5 February 2026. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please see the end for important legal disclosures. As AI companies of various flavors have poured billions of dollars into building out resources needed for developing Large Language Models or Generative AI (GenAI), it has created a divide between AI-related companies that are being paid today—the picks and shovels businesses of the AI build-out—and those that will see a payoff in some vaguely described future scenario. However, there is another distinction that has important implications for the cross-section of equity returns: companies that will be disruptors and companies that are likely to be disrupted. Investors weigh in on AI disruption For the most part, AI disruption scenarios have been fairly speculative, with disruption optimists outlining rosy out...

Toyota is on an EV roll these days, introducing the newly all-electric, three-row Highlander SUV , and giving us a fuller picture of the bZ Woodland wagon . Now, the Japanese auto giant is completing the triumvirate with a full detail breakdown of the upcoming C-HR hatchback . We already knew that the C-HR won't be as affordable as we originally thought, coming in at $38,135 (including destination fee) for the base SE trim. That's a lot more than the $25,000-$30,000 some experts were expecting, but definitely a lot less than the $50,000 average transaction price for a new vehicle (or $55,000 for average EV). By comparison, the original gas-en … Read the full story at The Verge.

Google's midrange Pixels have been our top pick for budget Android phones for a while. They offer good cameras and most of what you need at a budget-friendly price. But this year's upgrade feels so minimal, I'd liken it more to a Pixel 9A+. Or a Pixel 9B. The $499 Pixel 10A is supposed to be a slightly worse Pixel 10 . But it's more like a slightly better Pixel 9A . And that's a bit of a bummer. Very few of the features that make the Pixel 10 series compelling trickled down to the 10A this year. You don't get all the good stuff that makes the Pixel 10 series more compelling. There's still last year's Tensor G4 chip and 8GB of RAM, which is … Read the full story at The Verge.

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Though crowded, the identity management market seems eager for new solutions, and Venice is finding traction.

NEW YORK, February 18, 2026--Compound Planning announced three strategic hires to strengthen key operational areas, along with seven new additions to their advisory team.

Tennr today announced that Dr. William H. Morris, former Cleveland Clinic and Google executive, has joined the company as Chief Medical Officer. Tennr helps health systems intelligently triage and route orders and referrals so patients get the right care, at the right time, at the right place.

Though crowded, the identity management market seems eager for new solutions, and Venice is finding traction.

Impax Asset Management‘s “Impax US Sustainable Economy Fund” released its Q4 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund reported that equity markets remained volatile during the quarter amid concerns over elevated valuations and financing for large-scale data center investments, although the portfolio modestly outperformed the Russell 1000 benchmark […]