February 2026 sees major U.S. tech companies' stocks plummet due to disappointing earnings reports, rising job cuts, AI investment concerns, and economic forecasts, sparking market volatility.
AGL Energy and Commonwealth Bank shares surged due to strong earnings reports, highlighting strategic moves and outperforming analyst expectations amid challenging market conditions.
Barclays raises its bonus pool by 15% amid robust profits, while Commerzbank announces a €540 million share buyback, signaling confidence despite mixed results.
The US House passes a bill to limit China's influence in global institutions amid tensions over Taiwan, highlighting potential $10 trillion economic risks if conflict arises.
The U.S. House votes 219-211 to end Trump's Canada tariffs, with bipartisan support, highlighting Republican divisions and potential shifts in upcoming elections.
Agibank slashed its IPO price and share size due to market turbulence, impacting its debut amid competitor PicPay's declining stock. Founder Marciano Testa becomes a billionaire despite challenges.
Private credit funds face rising trading costs amid market pressures, while Blackstone maintains strong CLO pricing despite tech sector exposure raising investor concerns.
Anthropic nears a historic $20 billion funding round, spotlighting AI investment trends with key backers like Founders Fund and Nvidia, amid evolving Silicon Valley dynamics.
Blackstone consolidates its hedge fund seeding into a $60 billion unit, boosting investments in emerging managers to enhance competitiveness amid industry shifts towards large platforms.
Cuba's airline industry faces turmoil due to U.S. oil sanctions and fuel shortages, impacting tourism and potentially increasing migration. Airlines adjust operations amid economic and humanitarian challenges.
Stellantis plans to exit its battery partnership with Samsung amid financial turmoil, writedowns, and Moody's credit downgrade, raising concerns over its EV strategy's future.
Columbia University faces backlash over the controversial admission of Jeffrey Epstein's girlfriend, Karyna Shuliak, revealing ethical concerns and prompting calls for reforms in college admissions.