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BAE Systems Posts Sales Record as Europe Rearms
February 18, 2026
BAE Systems Posts Sales Record as Europe Rearms
A BAE Systems Typhoon military jet model at the companys factory in Warton, Britain. - Phil Noble/Reuters BAE Systems posted a 10% increase in sales in 2025, fueled by large orders for Eurofighter T… [+2776 chars]
Activist Jana Builds Stake in Payments Business Fiserv
February 17, 2026
Activist Jana Builds Stake in Payments Business Fiserv
Fiserv shares fell almost 70% last year. - Caleb Santiago Alvarado/Bloomberg News Activist investor Jana Partners has built a stake in Fiserv and is pushing for changes to boost the payments company… [+2250 chars]
U.S. Futures Edge Up as Public Holidays Dim Trading
February 16, 2026
U.S. Futures Edge Up as Public Holidays Dim Trading
The dollar rose slightly but remained within its recent range in holiday-thinned trade. - Brendan McDermid/Reuters Global stock markets and U.S. futures largely edged higher as traders in parts of A… [+5501 chars]
Joanna Stern Signs Off From The Wall Street Journal
February 15, 2026
Joanna Stern Signs Off From The Wall Street Journal
Joanna Stern (last week): After 12 years with The Wall Street Journal, this is my final column and video as a full-time employee. I’m off to build something new and independent. I’ll still pop up … [+287 chars]
U.S. Added 130,000 Jobs in January, Starting Year off on Stronger Footing
February 11, 2026
U.S. Added 130,000 Jobs in January, Starting Year off on Stronger Footing
The U.S. added 130,000 jobs in January, surging past expectations and marking a strong start to the year following a weak year of job growth. The January numbers from the Labor Department were above… [+3379 chars]
QXO to Buy Kodiak Building for $2.25 Billion
February 11, 2026
QXO to Buy Kodiak Building for $2.25 Billion
QXO agreed to buy closely held building materials distributor Kodiak Building Partners for about $2.25 billion in cash and stock. - brendan mcdermid/Reuters QXO agreed to buy closely held building m… [+1730 chars]