Palo Alto. Markets this week reacted to raised sales forecasts in the hydrogen sector and reported developments in next-generation battery materials, including potential silicon-based breakthroughs. Companies such as NEO Battery Materials, ITM Power and several small-cap technology issuers announced operational progress and management commentary. A cybersecurity firm reported strong results...
Washington The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump lacked authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose sweeping tariffs, in a 6-3 decision by Chief Justice John Roberts. The judgment upholds a lower court and could prompt refunds exceeding $175 billion in duties collected. Analyses...
Fort Washington, Pa. Coventry announced on Feb. 19, 2026 that it will serve as the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors’ exclusive Gold sponsor in the life settlements category. Coventry will support NAIFA’s national initiatives and events in 2026, including the FSP Institute, the Congressional Conference, the National Leadership...
Indianapolis — Indiana lawmakers advanced legislation Thursday to create the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority aimed at enabling a Chicago Bears relocation. The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 27, which the Indiana Senate had passed 46-2 on Jan. 28, following a first reading in the House Feb....
Elyria, Ohio — Around 140–150 Lorain County Job and Family Services employees walked off their jobs Wednesday, striking after contract talks stalled with county commissioners. Union leaders said commissioners halted negotiations after rejecting a neutral fact-finder's report and issued a final offer; workers cited low pay and high turnover. Picket...
PITTSBURGH — CNX Resources priced $500 million of 5.875% senior notes on February 17, 2026, closing February 26, intending to purchase or redeem its 2029 notes. HOUSTON — Genesis Energy commenced a cash tender offer on February 18 for up to $490 million of its 7.750% notes and later expanded...
United States. State and local officials, utilities, and communities are responding to a rapid expansion of AI-capable data centers that require substantial electricity and water. This week lawmakers proposed tax pauses, utility protections, and study commissions while local councils approved or rejected rezoning and residents voiced environmental and cost concerns....
U.S. Several publicly traded companies released quarterly earnings on Tuesday, reporting mixed results across sectors. Daily Journal reported a fiscal first-quarter loss of $8 million, or $5.79 per share, on $19.5 million revenue. Leidos reported fourth-quarter net income of $327 million, $2.53 per share ($2.76 adjusted), and provided full-year guidance...
United States - Corporations announced recent corporate financial actions and investments on Feb. 13, 2026. Gogo Inc. scheduled fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results and an analyst call for Feb. 27. Applied Optoelectronics broke ground Feb. 10 on a 210,000-square-foot Texas manufacturing facility, planning up to $300 million investment and 500...
Washington, The Trump administration signed a reciprocal trade agreement with Taiwan on Thursday that sets a 15% U.S. tariff rate on Taiwanese imports and commits Taiwan to reduce or eliminate tariffs on nearly all U.S. goods. The U.S. Trade Representative said Taiwan agreed to boost purchases of U.S. products from...
