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Antofagasta Books Record Earnings, Driven by Higher Metal Prices

The miner's 2025 earnings rose by more than 50% on year.

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BioNxt Receives Milestone EPO Decision to Grant European Patent for Sublingual Cladribine Drug Delivery Technology for Multiple Sclerosis

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / BioNxt Solutions Inc. ("BioNxt" or the "Company") (CSE:BNXT)(OTCQB:BNXTF)(FSE:BXT), a bioscience innovator specializing in advanced drug delivery systems, is pleased to announce that the European Patent Office (EPO) has issued a Decision to Grant European Patent No. 4539857 covering the Company's proprietary sublingual cladribine oral thin film (ODF) drug delivery technology.

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LIFT Announces Commencement of Drilling at the Yellowknife Lithium Project, NWT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li-FT Power Ltd. (“LIFT” or the “Company”) (TSXV: LIFT) (OTCQX: LIFFF) (Frankfurt: WS0) is pleased to announce commencement of drilling, at the Yellowknife Lithium Project (YLP) in the Northwest Territories Canada (Figure 1).

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Nano One Announces Executive Leadership Appointments

Highlights: Leadership is well positioned for the next phase of company growth and objectives. Alex Holmes named President and Chief Strategy Officer, leveraging extensive capital markets and corporate leadership experience.

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Syntholene Energy Corp Appoints International Geothermal Leader Eirikur Bragason as Lead Project Manager

Bragason has held senior leadership roles in 650 mW+ of Geothermal Energy Infrastructure Deployment Totalling ~$3.3b, Including the World's Largest Geothermal Power Plant, Hellisheidi in Iceland. Chicago, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - February 17, 2026) - SYNTHOLENE ENERGY CORP (TSXV: ESAF) (FSE: 3DD0) (OTCQB: SYNTF) ("Syntholene"), announces the appointment of Eirikur Bragason as Lead Project Manager for Syntholene's planned synthetic fuel demonstration facility and future commercial scale-up at its cornerstone production footprint in Iceland.

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Tertiary Minerals results highlight progress with its "exciting grassroots discovery"

Tertiary Minerals PLC (AIM:TYM, OTC:TTIRF, FRA:TMU), in its full year results statement, highlighted momentum in Zambia, where it works alongside First Quantum Minerals and KoBold Metals. The company said its data-sharing and technical cooperation agreement with First Quantum “has led directly” to a new copper-silver discovery at Mushima North, now described as its lead project.

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Argo Appoints Nanomaterials Engineer to Board of Directors

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Argo Graphene Solutions Corp. (CSE: ARGO) (OTCQB: ARLSF) (FSE: 94Y) (“Argo” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean McAlpine to the Board of Directors. Sean McAlpine, P.Eng.

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Argo Appoints Nanomaterials Engineer to Board of Directors

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 17, 2026) - Argo Graphene Solutions Corp. (CSE: ARGO) (OTCQB: ARLSF) (FSE: 94Y) ("Argo" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean McAlpine to the Board of Directors. Sean McAlpine, P.Eng.

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Inspiration Energy Plans Name Change to Inspiration Mining Corp.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 17, 2026) - Inspiration Energy Corp. (CSE: ISP) (OTCID: ISPNF) (WKN: A40GPX) ("Inspiration" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it is planning to change its name to Inspiration Mining Corp. This new name change will more align our name with the copper/gold focus of the Company. Management feels by changing the name there will be a clear understanding of shareholders and prospective shareholders in understanding the focus of the Company.

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GAM Holding Announces Gerhard Lohmann as Group CFO to Support Next Phase of Strategic Growth

Zurich, 17 February 2026 PRESS RELEASE GAM Holding Announces Gerhard Lohmann as Group  CFO to Support Next Phase of Strategic Growth GAM Holding AG (GAM:SWX) today announced a transition in its senior leadership team as the  firm moves confidently into the next phase of its strategic development. Gerhard Lohmann joins GAM Holding today, 17 February 2026, and will assume the role of Group Chief Financial Officer (“Group CFO”) on 26 March 2026.

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ITC Secure and IronNet Unite to Form Collective Defence, a New Force in Critical Infrastructure Protection Against Hybrid Warfare

LUXEMBOURG & WASHINGTON & LONDON & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Collective Defence today announces its formation following the combination of ITC Secure, a leading UK-based cybersecurity services firm and Microsoft Security Solutions Partner, and IronNet, a pioneer in collective defence and network detection technology. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg and operates from offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and Singapore. Collective Defence addresses one of the most pressing se.

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Colin Wildey appointed Chief Risk Officer, International

LONDON, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced that Colin Wildey has been promoted to Chief Risk Officer for Markel International, subject to regulatory approval. Wildey has been Head of Risk for Markel International since 2022, where he has played a central role in advancing the organisation's Risk Management framework and helping the business navigate through a period of sustained, profitable growth.

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Cognizant to provide strategic technology services for Wallenius Wilhelmsen

Agreement will see Cognizant transform the logistics company's core applications and infrastructure OSLO, Norway, Feb. 17, 2026  /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) today announced an expansion of its partnership with Wallenius Wilhelmsen, the leading global provider of Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) and finished vehicle logistics. Under the new agreement, Cognizant will support Wallenius Wilhelmsen with technology services covering core applications and infrastructure, contributing to the company's ongoing development as an integrated supply chain partner.

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Antimony Resources Corp. (ATMY) (ATMYF) (K8J0) Continues to Expose New Massive Antimony-Bearing Stibnite Mineralization in the Marcus Zone

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 17, 2026) - Antimony Resources Corp. (CSE: ATMY) (OTCQB: ATMYF) (FSE: K8J0) (the "Company" or "Antimony Resources" or "ATMY") is pleased to announce that it has expanded and outlined further massive antimony stibnite mineralization at the Marcus (West) Zone and have exposed further mineralization in bedrock through continued trenching. Marcus (West) Zone Mineralization standing by the "Discovery Boulder" To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8411/284110_9c021b8bc404c951_002full.jpg Figure 1: Location of Newly Discovered Marcus (West) Mineralization.

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Elbit Systems to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on March 17, 2026

The Company will host an investor conference with management to discuss 2025 financial results The Company will host a Conference Call to discuss its financial results on March 17, 2026   at 10:00am ET HAIFA, Israel, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or the "Company") announced today that it will publish its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

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Oil and Natural Gas Analysis: Iran Risks Drive Oil Volatility as Gas Eyes Rebound

Oil prices stay volatile due to Iran-related risks near the Strait of Hormuz and upcoming U.S.-Iran talks, while WTI consolidates between $62 and $65 with potential upside toward $69.

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Gold prices tumble below $5,000 as China holidays dent support

Gold's fragile hold on $5,000 an ounce gave way to selling on Tuesday.

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New Strong Buy Stocks for February 17th

TTMI, AEIS, DLX, F and SFNC have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on February 17th, 2026.

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JRI: Back To A Discount After Announcing Rights Offering

Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund remains a Buy, with a -7% discount to NAV and a 12.2% yield following a recent rights offering. JRI's NAV continues to rise in early 2026, supported by strong real asset exposure and a diversified portfolio across equities and debt. The rights offering enables existing shareholders to acquire shares below market price, potentially lowering cost basis and enhancing tax efficiency.

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InterContinental Hotels Group Posts Higher Revenue Despite Tough U.S. Market

The owner of the Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza chains said higher profit and revenue in 2025 was supported by expansion in key markets.

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New Strong Sell Stocks for February 17th

AVTR, CMCO and KHC have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on February 17th, 2026.

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Should You Invest $500 in Rigetti Computing Right Now?

Rigetti Computing is extremely expensive considering how little revenue it generates. Its quantum computing systems are fast, but their accuracy lags the competition.

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Sandisk's Rally Tests A New Playbook

Revenue rose 31% sequentially to $3 billion, with non-GAAP gross margins reaching 51% and EPS of $6.20. Guidance implies $4.4–$4.8 billion in next quarter revenue and mid-60% gross margins, signaling potential peak-cycle profitability. Free cash flow of $843 million reduced debt and shifted the balance sheet to a net cash position.

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Empire Metals kicks off new drilling at Pitfield titanium project

Empire Metals Ltd has kicked off what it calls its largest drilling campaign to date at the Pitfield titanium project in Western Australia, a fully funded programme designed to expand its resource base and upgrade confidence at its Thomas and Cosgrove deposits. The AIM-quoted explorer plans 754 holes for around 41,250 metres of drilling, split between 683 air-core holes (34,150m) and 71 reverse-circulation holes (7,100m).

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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for February 17th

WDC, SANM and LTM made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on February 17th, 2026.

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Boohoo looks to raise £35m to cut debt as profitability improves

Boohoo Group PLC is preparing to raise about £35 million from shareholders as it seeks to cut debt and give itself more breathing space. The online fashion retailer, now operating as Debenhams Group, said the planned equity fundraise, priced at 20p a share compared to the last close at 22.5p, will create additional liquidity and deliver what it called the “optimal capital structure”.

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Best Value Stocks to Buy for February 17th

DLX, SLDE and F made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on February 17th, 2026.

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Union Jack Oil clears regulatory hurdle at West Newton

Union Jack Oil PLC told investors that a key regulatory hurdle has been cleared at the West Newton gas development in East Yorkshire after operator Rathlin received an Environment Agency permit variation to enable reservoir stimulation in the WNA-2 well. The company said the variation applies to the West Newton ‘A' well site and is subject to certain pre-operational conditions.

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Elbit Systems Awarded Contracts Valued at Approximately $435 Million for Advanced Defense Systems

HAIFA, Israel, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or the "Company") announced today that it was awarded several contracts with a total value of approximately $435 million from an international customer.

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Starcore Reports Third Quarter Production Results

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 17, 2026) - Starcore International Mines Ltd. (TSX: SAM) ("Starcore" or "the Company") announces production results for the third fiscal quarter ended January 2026 at its San Martin Mine ("San Martin") in Queretaro, Mexico.

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Inventiva reports preliminary 2025¹ fiscal year financial results

Daix (France), New York City (New York, United States) , February 17, 2026 – Inventiva (Euronext Paris and Nasdaq: IVA) ("Inventiva" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of oral therapies for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis ("MASH"), today reported its certain preliminary unaudited financial results for the full year ending December 31, 2025, including cash, cash equivalents, and revenues.

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CoinShares Announces Q4 2025 Update

17th February 2026 | SAINT HELIER, Jersey | CoinShares International Limited (“CoinShares'', “the Company” or “the Group”) (Nasdaq Stockholm: CS; US OTCQX: CNSRF), a global asset manager specialising in digital assets, has today published an update for the quarter ending 31st December 2025.

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INO Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: INO) between October 10, 2023 and December 26, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 7, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. So what: If you purchased Inovio securities during the Class Period 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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Agronomics Limited Announces Half-year Financial Report

Unaudited Interim Results for the six-month period ending 31 December 2025 DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / Agronomics Limited (AIM:ANIC), a leading listed company in the field of clean food, is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six-month period ending 31 December 2025. A copy of these Interim Results is available on the Company's website www.agronomics.im.

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2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy in the First Half of 2026

While it's one of several artificial intelligence names that's been upended of late, Alphabet is one of a handful of players that's proven it can do something constructive with its AI tech. Online bank SoFi Technologies has an impressive growth track record that isn't apt to be derailed anytime soon.

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Is It Too Late to Buy Micron Technology Stock?

Micron Technology's high-performance memory products are selling out quickly because of their role in AI infrastructure. Even after its share price increased, Micron still looks like a bargain, trading at only 12 times forward earnings.

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Rivian Q4: The Much-Awaited Inflection Is Finally Here

I am reiterating my “buy” rating on Rivian with a 40% upside to $25, supported by robust FY26 delivery guidance and technical momentum. Management projects 52% YoY vehicle delivery growth in FY26, driven by the R2 launch, marking a major inflection in growth trajectory, especially after two consecutive years of decline in vehicles. RIVN achieved its first full year of positive gross profit, aided by a 109% surge in higher-margin Software and Services revenue and improvement in the cost of goods sold per vehicle.

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Empire Metals Limited Announces Major Drilling Campaign to Commence at Pitfield

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / Empire Metals Limited (LON:EEE)(OTCQX:EPMLF), the AIM-quoted and OTCQX-traded exploration and development company, is pleased to announce the commencement of a major drilling campaign at the Pitfield Project in Western Australia ('Pitfield' or the 'Project'). This programme is designed to evaluate the extent of the giant TiO2 mineral system at Pitfield, expand the Cosgrove Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE), and enhance the confidence levels associated with the MRE at Thomas.

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This $750,000 Stock Could Be Your Ticket to Millionaire Status

The company encompasses scores of subsidiary companies in diversified businesses. It has a hefty stock portfolio as well.

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Diamond Hill International Strategy Q4 2025 Portfolio Review

Diamond Hill International Strategy returned 3.87% (net of fees) and the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index returned 5.05%. Sumitomo Densetsu, a Japanese electrical contractor, benefited from a takeover bid by Daiwa House, whose tender offer at a premium price drove the stock higher. Stock selection in information technology and industrials contributed, along with our overweight to communication services.

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CRWV Investors Have Opportunity to Lead CoreWeave, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWV) between March 28, 2025 and December 15, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important March 13, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. So what: If you purchased CoreWeave securities during the Class Period 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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CHANGES TO SASOL LIMITED BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In compliance with para 6.71 of the JSE Listings Requirements and para 6.42 of the JSE Debt and Specialist Securities Listings Requirements, shareholders and noteholders are advised of the following change to the board of directors of the Company (the Board) in accordance with the Company's nomination and succession plan for directors: Ms Katherine Harper has tendered her resignation as a non-executive director of Sasol for personal reasons. The Board accepted her resignation on 16 February 2026.

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What Robinhood's 2025 Tells Us About Its Next Decade

Robinhood is shifting from transactions to relationships. Demographics create long-term potential.

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BRBR Investors Have Opportunity to Lead BellRing Brands, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Bellring Brands, Inc. (NYSE: BRBR) between November 19, 2024 and August 4, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important March 23, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. So what: If you purchased BellRing securities during the Class Period 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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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc Announces Preliminary Unaudited Results Q4 & FY 2025

COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS Preliminary unaudited results for the full year ended 31 December 2025 UXBRIDGE, ENGLAND / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / Resilient topline & productivity gains underpin strong profit & cash delivery; announcing further €1bn share buyback*; well placed for 2026 & beyond FY 2025 Total CCEP Key Financial Metrics [1] As Reported Comparable [1] Change vs FY 2024 Adjusted Comparable [4] Change vs FY 2024 As Reported Comparable [1] Comparable FXN [1] Adjusted Comparable [4] Adjusted Comparable FXN [4] Volume (M UC) [2] 3,958 3,958 2.4 % 2.7 % 3,958 0.2 % Revenue per UC [2],[3] (€) 5.38 1.6 % 5.38 2.9 % Revenue (€M) 20,901 20,901 2.3 % 2.3 % 4.1 % 20,901 0.9 % 2.8 % Operating profit (€M) 2,793 2,808 31.0 % 5.4 % 7.5 % 2,808 5.1 % 7.1 % Diluted EPS (€) 4.26 4.11 38.3 % 4.1 % 6.2 % Comparable free cash flow (€M) 1,836 Dividend per share (€) 2.04 DAMIAN GAMMELL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SAID: "2025 has been another strong year for CCEP. We continue to refresh our consumers and lead value creation for our customers across beverage categories that are growing strongly.

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Equinor ASA: Share buy-back – first tranche for 2026

Please see below information about transactions made under the first tranche of the 2026 share buy-back programme for Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR, CEUX:EQNRO, TQEX:EQNRO).

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Vaalco Energy, Inc. Declares First Quarter 2026 Dividend

HOUSTON, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today announced that it declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share of common stock for the first quarter of 2026 ($0.25 annualized), which is payable on March 27, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 27, 2026. Future declarations of quarterly dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates are subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

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Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. - Notice of Cancellation of Admission to Trading on AIM

Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. (“Falcon”) Notice of Cancellation of Admission to Trading on AIM 17 February 2026 - Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd.

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SAP Executive to Participate in Upcoming Investor Event in Q1 2026

WALLDORF, Germany, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced the participation of its executive at the following event. The event will be webcast, and the replay will be made available shortly after the event on the SAP Investor Relations website: https://www.sap.com/investors/en/financial-documents-and-events/events.html Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference San Francisco, California Muhammad Alam, SAP Product & Engineering and member of the SAP Executive Board will hold a Fireside Chat at the event.

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ACI Connetic Accelerates Global Adoption as UK Banks Can Now Unite SWIFT, CHAPS and Faster Payments on One Cloud-Native Platform

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ:ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced a major step forward in the UK's payments modernization journey as a leading UK retail bank chooses ACI Connetic — the industry's first unified, cloud-native platform — for deployment. Powered by Microsoft's cloud capabilities, this milestone demonstrates strong industry confidence in ACI's next-generation platform and its ability to empower financial institutions to m.

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Truecaller AB: Entering the next phase of growth

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Year-end report January-December 2025 Truecaller, the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication, report a decrease in net sales with 14% to SEK 450.9 million (522.8), in constant currencies the decrease was 1%. In constant currencies subscription revenues grew with 53%, Truecaller for Business with 48% while revenue from ads declined with 22%.

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