February 18, 2026

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CNBC Daily Open: Iran-U.S. talks and Ukraine-Russia negotiations in focus — progress in sight? -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Trump lauds Japan’s pledge to invest $36 billion in U.S. oil, gas and critical mineral projects -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Treasury yields nudged higher as investors await Fed meeting minutes -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

UK inflation cools markedly in January, boosting odds of Bank of England rate cut -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Bayer falls 7% after proposing $7.25 billion settlement in Roundup case; European markets open higher -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

‘Crap’: Stephen Colbert blasts CBS for denying it blocked James Talarico interview from air -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

More than 50% of enterprise software could switch to AI, Mistral CEO says -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter: The billion-dollar takeover of one of London’s oldest asset managers won’t be forgotten -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Family and community remember 16-year-old Adrian Banks after tragic bicycle accident – KXXV -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

4 killed, over dozen injured in 30-vehicle crash in U.S. Colorado – Qazinform -

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Earlswood residents fear potholes may cause ‘major accident’ – BBC -

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‘A matter of national survival’: European governments on how they’re accelerating digital sovereignty as geopolitical tensions ramp up -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Germany’s long-awaited fiscal stimulus is finally here — but there’s a defense spending catch, says Goldman Sachs -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

JPMorgan prefers international stocks to America’s — here’s where it sees opportunities beyond Wall Street -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Trump says Japan to invest in energy, industrial projects in Ohio, Texas and Georgia -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

1 woman killed, another critically injured in Sonoma crash – Sonoma Index-Tribune -

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Bay Area man killed in skiing accident at Truckee resort – The Mercury News -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

St. Johns County 12-year-old dies after mini dirt bike crash outside his school – Yahoo -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

St. Johns County 12-year-old dies after mini dirt bike crash outside his school – Action News Jax -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

4-year-old burned in Beaumont hot-water accident undergoing treatment in Galveston, family says – 12newsnow.com -

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Worker advocacy group report says Tesla’s injury rate higher than average

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A California-based workers advocacy group released a report on Wednesday saying that Tesla Inc data showed its workers have been injured at a rate a third higher than the auto industry average.

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Most Japan firms favor cautious approach to any Toshiba delisting: poll

TOKYO (Reuters) – Most Japanese firms believe the Tokyo bourse should be cautious in its approach to any delisting of embattled Toshiba Corp , concerned about the potential impact on its clients, subcontractors and financial markets, a Reuters poll sho…

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Software update can fix Fiat Chrysler’s U.S. diesel issue: lawyer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV believes a software update can address U.S. regulators’ contention that its diesel vehicles are producing excess emissions, a lawyer for the company said at a court hearing on Wednesday.

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HP Inc results beat in ‘breakthrough’ quarter for PC, printers

(Reuters) – HP Inc reported better-than-expected results in what its chief executive termed a “breakthrough” quarter as both its PC and printer businesses grew for the first time since 2010.

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Exclusive: Facebook signs BuzzFeed, Vox, others for original video shows – sources

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Facebook Inc has signed deals with millennial-focused news and entertainment creators Vox Media, BuzzFeed, ATTN, Group Nine Media and others to make shows for its upcoming video service, which will feature long and short-form cont…

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Fed ties rate hike to economic rebound, sees balance sheet cuts in 2017

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal Reserve policymakers agreed they should hold off on raising interest rates until it was clear a recent U.S. economic slowdown was temporary, though most said a hike was coming soon, minutes from their last policy meeting …

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GM to cut jobs in international HQ in Singapore: source

(Reuters) – General Motors Co will slash headcount in its international headquarters in Singapore as part of its efforts to reduce exposure to unprofitable and unpromising markets.

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U.S. interest rates may pose risk to Trump budget’s optimistic assumptions

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – If President Donald Trump’s budget does touch off an economic boom that pushes growth up to 3 percent a year as it assumes, the government’s borrowing is likely to cost much more than has been factored into the administration’s f…

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New Ford CEO eligible for $13.4 million in annual compensation

(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said on Wednesday that new Chief Executive James Hackett is eligible for at least $13.4 million in total annual compensation.

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Disgruntled employees grill United at shareholders meeting

CHICAGO (Reuters) – United Continental Holdings Inc executives faced disgruntled company and contracted employees at its annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday, as the airline tried to repair its public image damaged by recent customer relations fia…

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