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Fraud Investigation Opened: Levi & Korsinsky Investigates PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) on Behalf of Shareholders

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 16, 2026) - Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation into PayPal Holdings, Inc. ("PayPal Holdings, Inc.") (NASDAQ: PYPL) concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws. The timeline of analyst expectations and company communications reveals a notable trajectory.

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Fraud Investigation: Levi & Korsinsky Investigates Ralliant Corporation (RAL) on Behalf of Shareholders

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 16, 2026) - Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation into Ralliant Corporation ("Ralliant Corporation") (NYSE: RAL) concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws. On January 30, 2026--five days before revealing a $1.4 billion goodwill impairment and reduced FY 2026 guidance--Ralliant's board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share.

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Rosen Law Firm Encourages New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - NUAI

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAI) resulting from allegations that New Era Energy & Digital may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. So What: If you purchased New Era Energy & Digital securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

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Investigation Alert: Levi & Korsinsky Investigates Securities Fraud Claims Against Commvault Systems, Inc. (CVLT)

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 16, 2026) - Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation into Commvault Systems, Inc. ("Commvault Systems, Inc.") (NASDAQ: CVLT) concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws. On January 27, 2026, Commvault reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 ended December 31, 2025, including "40% growth in SaaS ARR to $364 million," as noted by the Company's Chief Accounting Officer ("CAO") during the earnings call to discuss these results.

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XP Inc.: Shifting Its Advisory Strategy, And Trades At Attractive Earnings Multiple

XP Inc. reported 4Q25 results, showing steady client asset growth driven by high-interest rates, despite slow new client acquisition. XP is strengthening its advisory model governance, shifting towards fee-based options to better align advisor-client interests and protect its brand. XP trades at an attractive 10.5x TTM P/E, with 10% YoY topline and earnings growth, and remains well-positioned for multiple Brazilian macro scenarios.

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State Street's 2026 'grey swan' warning: AI 'fails to scale'

Jennifer Bender, Global Chief Investment strategist at State Street Investment Management, discusses State Street's 2026 “Six Grey Swans" report, highlighting plausible but underpriced risks that could reshape markets. Topping the list is the risk that artificial intelligence fails to grow as much as expected due to various constraints.

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Mitsubishi Electric to Rename Thai Subsidiary Siam Compressor Industry

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that its Thai subsidiary, Siam Compressor Industry Co., Ltd., which develops, manufactures and sells compressors for air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, will change its name to Mitsubishi Electric Siam Compressor Industry Co., Ltd. effective April 1. In addition to supplying Mitsubishi Electric group companies, Siam Compressor Industry provides a wide range of compressors to other air conditioning eq.

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LPL Financial: AI Selloff Is Your Opportunity

LPL Financial, along with the rest of the brokerage sector, sold off sharply last week on AI disruption concerns. A closer look at the fundamentals points to more than a few silver linings for LPL. Currently discounted valuations tip the risk/reward firmly in investors' favor.

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Best Income Stocks to Buy for February 16th

GBOOY, WASH and F made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on February 16th, 2026.

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Disney sends cease-and-desist to ByteDance over AI-generated videos

Disney has sent a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance accusing the Chinese company of using Disney characters to train and power its Seedance 2.0 AI video generator without permission, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Anaya saves his best for last, claims Bassmaster Elite title at Lake Martin

/PRNewswire/ -- Fisher Anaya has officially arrived. Thanks to a dazzling Championship Sunday performance, the 20-year-old rookie from Eva, Ala., earned his

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Brookfield Corporation: Still One Of My Favorite Compounders For The Next Decade

Brookfield Corporation remains a strong buy, offering real asset exposure, resilient compounding prospects, and attractive valuation amid broader market risks. Q4 results were solid but unspectacular, with distributable earnings up 10% YoY in 2025; Asset Management and Wealth Solutions outperformed, while real estate lagged. Strategic partnerships in AI infrastructure and long-term power contracts, plus international expansion in pensions and insurance, underpin BN's long-term growth thesis.

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Treasury Wine Estates Limited (TSRYY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Treasury Wine Estates Limited (TSRYY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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OPTEL and Techno Service Forge Partnership to Deliver Pharmaceutical Track-and-Trace EDA Compliance in Egypt

/PRNewswire/ - OPTEL, a global leader in track-and-trace solutions, and Techno Service, Egypt's premier industrial systems expert, today announced an exclusive

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OPTEL and Techno Service Forge Partnership to Deliver Pharmaceutical Track-and-Trace EDA Compliance in Egypt

/PRNewswire/ -- OPTEL, a global leader in track-and-trace solutions, and Techno Service, Egypt's premier industrial systems expert, today announced an

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Sonic Automotive Deserves To Move Higher

Sonic Automotive remains a 'buy,' despite a 13.6% share price decline and mixed profitability, driven by compelling valuation versus cash flows. SAH's Q3 revenue rose to $3.97 billion, fueled by front-loaded demand and higher per-unit pricing, but net income contracted due to margin pressures. Management continues to pursue growth via acquisitions and EchoPark expansion, expecting margin improvement in the upcoming quarter, despite industry headwinds.

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Is XRP Headed to $1?

XRP has dropped by 25% so far in 2026.

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Freeport-McMoRan: Copper Coiling, Profit Growth Booming, Raising My Target

Freeport-McMoRan remains a buy, with a raised price target from $55 to $69 after strong Q4 results and continued copper price strength. FCX delivered Q4 non-GAAP EPS of $0.47 (vs. $0.32 consensus) and copper sales of 709M lbs, both exceeding expectations. Despite conservative 2026 guidance and a 5% capex increase, FCX's cost control, robust liquidity, and best-in-class profitability support the bullish thesis.

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Comstock Resources: Cost Progress In The Western Haynesville

Comstock Resources is aggressively targeting cost reductions in Western Haynesville. CRK has added three rigs and completion crews. Management anticipates tangible cost reductions through 2026.

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Prospera Energy Announces Operations and Financing Update

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - February 15, 2026) - Prospera Energy Inc. (TSXV: PEI) (OTC Pink: GXRFF) ("Prospera", “PEI”, the “Company”, or the "Corporation") is pleased to provide an operational update highlighting the continued success of our corporate reactivation strategy in Luseland. Recent field operations and production engineering initiatives have successfully reactivated numerous wells, now delivering strong reservoir oil production rates.

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Is This AI Infrastructure Stock a Real Millionaire Maker or Just Hype?

Micron is one of three companies that dominate the memory hardware industry. It is taking steps to emerge as the memory leader in the American market.

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Contact Energy Limited (COENF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Contact Energy Limited (COENF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Much ado about nothing? TikTok's U.S. usership steadies after turbulent start

Early worries of a mass user exodus from TikTok's U.S. joint venture now appear overstated. Deletions spiked briefly, but usage time and downloads quickly rebounded.

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Linglong Sport Master erhält Testbewertung „empfehlenswert" vom ACE Auto Club Europe

/PRNewswire/ -- Sommerreifen müssen im täglichen Gebrauch bei Hitze, starkem Regen und plötzlichen Gefahrensituationen zuverlässig reagieren. Der ACE Auto Club

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Adobe Looks Interesting At 7-Year Low (Rating Upgrade)

Adobe Inc. has significantly underperformed since my last Sell article, losing -48% since October 2023 versus the S&P 500's +66% gain over 29 months. A contrarian Buy rating is my new stance, based on sector low valuations vs. Big Tech peers and doubts about serious AI disruptions to its business model. 8.6% FCF yield and 8.7x EV to forward EBITDA estimate are approaching the strongest investment proposition since 2009's Great Recession.

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3 Signs You Aren't Making the Most of Your 401(k)

Don't let your savings efforts go to waste.

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Best Bitcoin Casino USA: BC Poker Grand Opening Delivers $5 Bitcoin Casino No Deposit Bonus With Instant Withdrawals

LOS ANGELES, CA, Feb. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BC Poker officially opened its doors in 2026, marking a significant moment for the bitcoin casino industry. Backed by the BC. GAME Group - one of the largest crypto casino operators globally - the platform launched with a $5 bitcoin casino no deposit bonus and instant crypto withdrawals, targeting players who have grown frustrated with slow payouts and underwhelming welcome offers at competing bitcoin casinos.

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I'm An Uber Bull, For Now I Believe DoorDash Is Better

DoorDash (DASH) currently offers a superior growth profile and cleaner earnings momentum, versus Uber (UBER), supporting my tactical preference for DASH at current levels. DASH's Q3 2025 showed 27% revenue growth, 21% order growth, and a 51% increase in GAAP net income, highlighting robust operational execution and expansion. Recent global acquisitions and a partnership with OpenAI position DASH to diversify beyond restaurant delivery and challenge competitors in adjacent markets.

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Runway Growth Finance's BDC Bond, 7.1% Yield

Runway Growth Finance's acquisition of SWK Holdings is on track to close in late March 2026. This merger is expected to scale RWAY's portfolio and increase its healthcare exposure. RWAY is aggressively lowering its cost of capital by issuing $100 million in new 7.25% notes, RWAYI, due 2031. The proceeds are being used to retire more expensive debt, including the full redemption of the 8.00% RWAYZ notes and a partial redemption of the 7.50% RWAYL notes.

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Morgan Stanley Direct Lending - Be Patient

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (MSDL) is rated Hold, due to sector headwinds, declining portfolio quality, and dividend coverage concerns. MSDL's non-accrual loans rose to 1.2% at cost, and portfolio yield declined to 9.7%, as SOFR and spreads compressed. The $0.50 dividend is barely covered by net investment income; a dividend cut appears likely and is partially priced in.

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Adobe: A Broken Stock, But Not A Broken Company

Adobe (ADBE) is attractively undervalued after a significant selloff driven by AI disruption fears. AI integration is likely to enhance ADBE's product suite, supporting customer retention and new user growth. ADBE trades at 11.3x FY26 EPS and a PEG of 0.87, well below sector medians, with double-digit EPS growth expected.

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VNQI: Easy Gains Made As International REITs Now Trade At A P/B Of 1x

The Vanguard Global ex-US Real Estate Index ETF is off to a solid start in 2026, building on strong gains achieved in 2025. This has pushed the key P/B ratio for VNQI holdings to 1x, up from 0.9x in 2025. While a valuation in line with book values only implies circa 3% dividend growth from here, it may also drive lower funding costs for VNQI holdings.

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4 Hypergrowth Tech Investments to Buy in 2026 -- Including, of Course, Nvidia

Nvidia is the 800-pound gorilla among semiconductor companies, with plenty of room to keep growing. Palantir is growing by leaps and bounds -- as is its stock price.

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PLTW: Amplifying Returns On PLTR Shares While Earning Dividend Income

The Roundhill PLTR WeeklyPay ETF (PLTW) offers 1.2x leveraged exposure to Palantir (PLTR) with a weekly reset, targeting amplified returns and income. I assign a conditional Hold rating to PLTW, citing its unique structure, leverage risks, and suitability for sophisticated investors seeking enhanced PLTR performance. PLTW's weekly compounding and return-of-capital distributions provide tax deferral but introduce NAV erosion and variable payout risks.

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NetActuate Enhances Mumbai Cloud Platform with ONE Capabilities

/PRNewswire/ -- NetActuate, a leading provider of global infrastructure and network services in 45+ markets worldwide, today announced an enhancement to its

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WEC Energy Group: Earnings Potential Tied To Capital Plan Execution

WEC Energy Group is rated hold, with a 41.8% upside tied to executing its $37.5 billion capital plan (2026–2030). WEC projects 7%–8% EPS CAGR, targeting $8 EPS by 2030, driven by rising data center demand and electric segment growth. The capital plan allocates $20.3 billion to electric generation, supporting a 6%–8% electric sales CAGR and potential revenue growth to $11 billion by 2028.

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New Hope Corporation Limited (NHPEF) Q2 2026 Sales/Trading Call Transcript

New Hope Corporation Limited (NHPEF) Q2 2026 Sales/Trading Call Transcript

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Why Kyndryl Stock Crashed This Week

Kyndryl's fiscal Q3 results wound up being weaker than Wall Street anticipated. The company slashed its sales and free-cash-flow targets for the current fiscal year.

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Why Paramount may soon pull ahead of Netflix in battle for Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros Discovery might have to take David Ellison's barely sweetened offer for the media giant, after all, The Post has learned.

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London Stock Exchange Group: Battered By Overblown AI Concerns

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEGY) is rated "Strong Buy" as AI disruption fears appear overblown and shares trade at a discount to peers and their historical average. LSEG's Data & Analytics segment, central to AI concerns, derives most of its revenue from proprietary and specialized data that is less vulnerable to disruption. FTSE Russell, contributing over 10% of revenue, benefits from structural ETF growth and operating leverage, supporting margin and earnings expansion.

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Paramount's Sweetened $30 Offer Puts Netflix's $27.75 Warner Bros. Deal At Risk, Board Weighs Second Showdown: Report

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is weighing a revised $30-per-share bid from Paramount Skydance that could challenge its existing $27.75-per-share deal with Netflix Inc., potentially setting up a renewed bidding battle as shareholder pressure mounts.

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Freightways Group Limited (FTWYF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Freightways Group Limited (FTWYF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Oil steady as traders brace for U.S.–Iran nuclear talks

Oil traded little changed on Monday, with investors weighing the market implications of upcoming U.S.-Iran talks aimed at de-escalating tensions against a backdrop of expected OPEC+ supply increases.

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Booking.com Stock Is Down 27% -- Can Connected-Trip Growth and AI Integration Drive a Rebound?

Booking.com's connected-trip segment is growing over 20% and driving higher margins and improved cash-flow timing as more travelers book multiple trip components on the platform. A new partnership with ChatGPT aims to boost booking conversion and efficiency, but the stock's upside depends on whether these AI and product initiatives can deliver lasting gains amid rising competition and macroeconomic risks.

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Boston Pizza: A Defensive Play In A Cooling Canadian Consumer Market

Boston Pizza remains a compelling 'Buy' with a +25% upside, driven by resilient same-store sales and robust distributable cash growth. BPZZF's royalty model insulates it from restaurant-level margin pressures, relying on gross sales and fixed-price promotions to sustain distributions. Distributable cash rose 5.1% in Q4, with payout ratios healthy when excluding special dividends; same-store sales growth is crucial for ongoing dividend increases.

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DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP is Investigating Claims on Behalf of North Star Fertility Partners LLC Clients Whose Data May Have Been Compromised

/PRNewswire/ -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a class action law firm based in suburban Philadelphia, is investigating data privacy claims regarding an incident at

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DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP is Investigating Claims on Behalf of Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. Clients Whose Data May Have Been Compromised

/PRNewswire/ -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a class action law firm based in suburban Philadelphia, is investigating data privacy claims regarding an incident at

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Here's How Main Street Capital Beats The Market From Here

Main Street Capital needs to maintain its conservative approach. The BDC needs to continue diversifying its portfolio.

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Where Will NuScale Power Stock Be in 5 Years?

NuScale Power's stock has experienced significant fluctuations amid a nuclear energy resurgence. The company needs to establish a manufacturing supply chain to produce NuScale Power Modules at scale, which will require substantial capital investment.

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Great Lakes Dredge Investor Alert: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation - GLDD

NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NasdaqGS: GLDD) to Saltchuk Resources, Inc. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Great Lakes will receive $17.00 in cash for each share of Great Lakes that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the proc.

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Ansell Limited (ANSLY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Ansell Limited (ANSLY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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