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Bitcoin price failed to stay above $70,000 and started another decline. BTC is now trading below $68,800 and might extend losses in the near term.

Bitcoin is slowly moving lower below $69,500 and $69,200. The price is trading near $68,400 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $69,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might dip again if it trades below the $68,400 and $68,000 levels. Bitcoin Price Dips Again Bitcoin price failed to remain stable above the $70,000 zone. BTC started a fresh decline and traded below the $69,200 support zone. There was a push below $69,000.

The price dipped below the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $65,072 swing low to the $70,935 high. Besides, there was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $69,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair.

Bitcoin is now trading near $68,400 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $68,000, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $68,800 level.

Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com The first key resistance is near the $69,500 level. A close above the $69,500 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $70,000 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $70,500 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $72,000 and $72,500.

More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $69,500 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $68,200 level. The first major support is near the $68,000 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $65,072 swing low to the $70,935 high.

The next support is now near the $67,350 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $67,350 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $66,500, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term.

Technical indicators:

Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone.

Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level.

Major Support Levels – $68,000, followed by $66,500.

Major Resistance Levels – $69,500 and $70,000.

TLDR: Fear and Greed Index drops to 8, matching extreme levels seen during 2018, 2020, and 2022 market bottoms Whale accumulation activity increases despite negative sentiment, creating divergence that preceded past rallies Behavioral finance principles show loss aversion and herd behavior drive extended sentiment recovery periods Major investors including MicroStrategy and ARK continue building positions during the extreme fear phase The Fear and Greed Index for cryptocurrency markets has dropped to extreme fear territory, registering a reading of 8 according to recent market data.

This sentiment indicator, which tracks Bitcoin-centered market psychology through multiple metrics, has reached levels historically associated with major market bottoms.

The current reading reflects widespread investor caution and risk aversion across the digital asset space. Meanwhile, on-chain data suggests large holders continue to accumulate positions despite the prevailing negative sentiment.

Historical Patterns Point to Extended Bottom Formation The Crypto Fear & Greed Index provided by Alternative.me combines several market factors to gauge investor sentiment.

These components include price volatility, trading volume, social media activity, Bitcoin dominance, and Google search trends. The index transforms these data points into a single metric that reflects overall market psychology.

Current extreme fear readings mirror conditions seen during previous major market stress events. The 2018 bear market bottom, the March 2020 pandemic crash, and the 2022 FTX collapse all displayed similar sentiment levels.

During each episode, the index fell below 10 as participants prioritized capital preservation over growth opportunities.

Cryptoquant researcher XWIN Research Japan notes that behavioral finance principles explain the current market state. Loss aversion drives investors to reduce exposure after experiencing portfolio declines.

Herd behavior reinforces this pattern as market participants collectively withdraw from risk assets. Consequently, sentiment typically recovers at a slower pace than price movements.

Source: Cryptoquant

The analysis emphasizes that extreme fear does not guarantee immediate market recovery. Historical data shows these conditions often mark the early stages of bottom formation rather than trend reversals.

Market confidence and capital inflows require time to rebuild after significant drawdowns. This suggests the current phase represents a psychological reset period for crypto markets.

Accumulation Activity Emerges Despite Negative Sentiment Trader Kyle Chassé observed on social media that whale accumulation patterns have emerged alongside the extreme fear reading.

He noted that this divergence between sentiment and large holder behavior has preceded major Bitcoin bottoms in previous cycles. The combination of retail fear and institutional buying has historically signaled favorable risk-reward conditions.

Fear & Greed just hit 8 while whales quietly accumulated.

That just so happens to be the exact divergence that has marked every major Bitcoin bottom before.

Some whales are accumulating loudly.

Saylor wants more.

Tom Lee says he'd buy $ETH if it crashed.

ARK bought more… pic.twitter.com/QvR4SnjWOG

— Kyle Chassé 🐸 (@Kylechasse) February 15, 2026

Several prominent market participants have increased their cryptocurrency exposure recently. MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor has publicly stated his intention to acquire additional Bitcoin.

Investment firm ARKd has purchased shares of cryptocurrency-related equities during the recent decline. Analyst Tom Lee indicated he would increase allocations if Ethereum reached specific lower price targets.

These accumulation patterns contrast sharply with the fearful sentiment reflected in the index. Large holders often build positions when retail investors exit the market.

This counter-cyclical behavior has characterized previous market bottoms across multiple asset classes. The current environment displays similar dynamics between different investor cohorts.

Market observers note that extreme sentiment readings alone do not determine timing for recovery. However, the combination of oversold conditions and whale accumulation has historically preceded bull market phases.

The cryptocurrency market remains in a consolidation period as prices stabilize and sentiment gradually improves.

Grayscale has taken another step toward expanding crypto investment products in the US, filing to convert its existing Aave trust into an exchange-traded fund listed on a major stock exchange.

The move matters because it signals renewed institutional interest in altcoins beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, even as the broader crypto market remains under pressure.

What Grayscale Filed and What Changes On Friday, Grayscale submitted a Form S-1 registration statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission seeking approval to convert its Aave trust into the Grayscale Aave Trust ETF.

If approved, the fund would list on NYSE Arca under the ticker GAVE, charge a 2.5 percent management fee, and rely on Coinbase as both custodian and prime broker.

Unlike strategy-based products, the ETF would hold AAVE tokens directly, offering spot exposure to the decentralized finance protocol.

Context: Why Aave Matters to Institutions Aave is the largest decentralized finance platform by total value locked, with more than $27 billion locked across its markets, according to DefiLlama.

The protocol allows users to lend and borrow crypto across multiple blockchains, while the AAVE token plays a governance role and can be staked to earn yield. That combination of scale, revenue generation, and on-chain utility has made Aave one of the few DeFi protocols institutions consistently track.

Market Reaction Remains Muted The filing did not trigger a sharp reaction in the AAVE token. According to CoinGecko, AAVE was down 1.6 percent over the past day, trading near $126 at the time of reporting.

The subdued response reflects how ETF filings are increasingly seen as long-term positioning rather than immediate catalysts, especially during periods of softer market sentiment.

Grayscale Joins Bitwise in the Aave ETF Race With this filing, Grayscale becomes the second firm seeking US approval for an Aave-focused ETF, joining Bitwise.

Bitwise filed with the SEC in December to launch the Bitwise AAVE Strategy ETF, part of a broader push that also targeted altcoins such as Uniswap’s UNI and Zcash. Its proposal would allocate up to 60 percent of assets directly to AAVE tokens, with the remainder held in related securities.

Grayscale’s approach differs by aiming for full, direct exposure to AAVE rather than a blended strategy.

Investor Psychology Behind the Push The timing suggests asset managers believe investor appetite for altcoins has not disappeared, only become more selective.

While retail participation has cooled, institutions appear focused on protocols with deep liquidity, long operating histories, and clear on-chain use cases. Aave fits that profile more closely than many smaller DeFi projects.

Global Context Adds Pressure on US Regulators Outside the US, Aave-linked exchange-traded products already exist. 21Shares launched an Aave ETP on Nasdaq Stockholm in November, while Global X introduced a similar product in Germany in early 2023.

These overseas listings add to the pressure on US regulators as American investors seek comparable access through domestic markets.

What Comes Next Approval is far from guaranteed, but Grayscale’s filing reinforces a broader trend. Asset managers are increasingly testing how far the ETF wrapper can be extended into decentralized finance.

If successful, Aave-focused ETFs could open a new channel of capital into DeFi, while also setting precedents for other protocol-based funds.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments are volatile and risky. Always conduct your research before making any investment decisions

The small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear energy company is down 70% from its recent peak.

NuScale Power (SMR +2.14%) stock has benefited from positive tailwinds surrounding the nuclear energy industry and taken investors for a roller-coaster ride. Last year, the stock peaked at $57 per share, but since then it has fallen 70%.

NuScale is an early-stage small modular reactor company that will likely continue to experience significant price swings in the coming years as it establishes its business and operating model. For investors considering an investment in the nuclear energy company, here's what to watch for over the next five years.

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NuScale Power has its work cut out for it over the next few years NuScale is in its early stages, and one of the most important things it needs to do is secure firm contract agreements. The company has entered into some high-profile partnerships, but many are non-binding or memoranda of understanding (MOU) that lack firm commitments.

For example, NuScale's RoPower project in Romania aims to deploy six NuScale Power Modules. It is the company's only active major project since its Carbon Free Power Project in Idaho was cancelled in 2023 due to ballooning costs. Shareholders of Romanian nuclear operator Nuclearelectrica (which is a joint owner in RoPower) have approved the Final Investment Decision (FID), on the condition that it would test one 77MW reactor first, then move forward with the final five units if the trial is successful.

The FID is a big step forward for NuScale; however, the facility likely won't be operational until at least July 2033, a pushback from its original 2030 timeline.

The company also has an MOU with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) through its partnership with ENTRA1 Energy. As part of this agreement, NuScale would develop up to 6 gigawatts (GW) of capacity for the TVA. Again, this agreement is non-binding, but it has triggered significant financial liabilities under its Partnership Milestones Agreement (PMA) with ENTRA1. In the third quarter, NuScale took an expense of $495 million related to this.

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On top of this, NuScale needs to establish a manufacturing supply chain and demonstrate that it can produce its NuScale Power Modules at scale in a factory setting. Building out these facilities will require significant capital, and management has noted that total payments for large projects could exceed billions of dollars before operations begin.

NuScale is a risky, early-stage company NuScale faces competition from up-and-coming companies and more established competitors. Oklo is an upstart company that uses liquid-metal cooling and plans to run on recycled nuclear fuel. Meanwhile, GE Vernova is more established and has its GE Hitachi BWRX-300, which was selected by the TVA for its Clinch River site, and is further along than NuScale's project with the TVA.

NuScale Power has its work cut out for it. It still needs to lock in firm commitments for its technology, and even then, it will take several years before it has commercial operations. While its technology is intriguing and could change the way nuclear power is deployed, it is still years away from operating. For that reason, most investors are best off avoiding the stock for now.

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Another quarter in the books, and the market still treats Boston Pizza (BPZZF) as nothing more than a royalty machine.

Since the upgrade to 'Buy,' unitholders have picked up nearly 20% in total returns versus just 6% for

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Freightways Group Limited (FTWYF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call February 15, 2026 4:00 PM EST

Company Participants

Mark Troughear - Chief Executive Officer
Stephan Deschamps - Chief Financial Officer
Aaron Stubbing
Neil Wilson

Conference Call Participants

Andy Bowley - Forsyth Barr Group Ltd., Research Division
Wade Gardiner - Craigs Investment Partners Limited, Research Division
Grant Lowe - Jarden Limited, Research Division
Ian Munro - Ord Minnett Limited, Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Good morning, and thank you for joining the Freightways Half Year Announcement. We will begin with a presentation by Freightways management team followed by a Q&A session. [Operator Instructions]

Now I'll hand across to the Freightways management team. Over to you, Mark.

Mark Troughear
Chief Executive Officer

Thanks very much, and welcome, everybody, to the Freightways Half Year 2026 Results. Here in the room with me is, as usual, Aaron Stubbing, who heads up Express Package in New Zealand; Stephan Deschamps, CFO; and Neil Wilson, who looks after our Australian businesses and the Information Management division.

First thing we just mentioned is just a terrible weather down the Lower North Island Wellington area, be affecting a lot of people. Certainly, we have people off the roads down in those areas, particularly DX Mail and our Express businesses that are affected by the wind and the weather conditions down there. So we wish them well today. And I think by this afternoon, things are looking a little more positive, and we'll be back on the road down there.

Big thank you also to all of our teams across New Zealand and Australia. Really, every business has put in a pretty meritable performance over the half year. And so ,I'd just like to thank all of those staff and contractors throughout all of those businesses. And a big welcome to the VTFE team as of 2 weeks ago in Melbourne, who joined

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

As we reported last week, the firm known as WBD that controls that iconic Warner Bros. studio, HBO Max streaming service and cable properties like CNN and Discovery has been under massive pressure to reopen the entire bidding process and consider a “sweetened” offer from Paramount Skydance.

That, in turn, could upend its nearly sealed, $72 billion deal with Netflix for the studio and streaming service and force it to reconsider the bid by Paramount for all its operations.

Paramount, led by David Ellison, offered a sweetened deal to Warner Bros Discovery. AP Its decision is expected imminently, people close to the matter say. If WBD does reopen the process, it will have less to do with the recent barely enhanced offer by Paramount — where it didn’t increase its all cash $78 billion bid other than agreeing to cover a breakup fee to walk away from Netflix.

More at issue, as previously reported by The Post, is the guarantee of intense regulatory pushback by the antitrust cops in the Trump administration – not just on the deal itself, where Netflix is layering the top streaming service with the No 3 largest in HBO Max, but also scrutiny coming down hard on Netflix itself.

According to one GOP operative with knowledge of the Trump administration position of the Netflix deal: “So far it’s going nowhere with the executive branch.”

The tenor or the regulatory pushback against the Netflix offer — just weeks before WBD shareholders are expected to vote on it — has rattled people inside WBD. Its deal savvy CEO David Zaslav launched the months-long bidding process before settling on Netflix and getting a tremendous boost in WBD’s stock. But in recent days amid the regulatory heat, he’s been looking at a plan-B.

He is said to holding out hope for Paramount – backed by the CEO David Ellison, his mega billionaire father and Oracle co founder Larry Ellison and Redbird Capital – to add a couple more dollars to their $30 a share offer, bringing to total package to above $85 billion and well surpassing anything that Netflix could offer beyond its $27.75 a share, all-cash bid that relies on the uncertain value of selling WBD’s cable properties.

Netflix will have a chance to match any Paramount bid if the deal is reopened by the board this week. But its deal is already heavily reliant on debt and its stock price has tanked during the bidding drama so its appetite to throw money at its $73 billion offer is unclear.

Reps for WBD and Netflix had no immediate comment.

People inside the Ellison camp say as of Sunday night they have received no word from WBD on reopening the process. There is some feeling that WBD is leaking news it might just to protect itself from potential litigation — Paramount has already sued the company stating that it’s ignoring its superior offer because of a friendship between Zaslav and Sarandos.

But such a ploy to merely check the boxes is running into the reality of the regulatory mountain Netflix faces. Any review by DOJ antitrust would take six months and maybe longer now that the agency’s chief Gail Slater resigned amid pressure inside the White House.

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If the DOJ rejects the deal and Netflix litigates to get its approval that could take another year of uncertainty.

As reported, the DOJ antitrust is looking at whether Netflix business itself represents a streaming monopoly, giving the company immense pricing power in an increasingly popular mode of entertainment for the US consumer.

Netflix has argued it isn’t close to a monopoly since it has intense competition from social media like YouTube, where millions of Americans including young people enjoy programming. That argument is facing an uphill battle with DOJ antitrust as word go the regulatory hurdles faced by the streaming giant grew more intense in recent days.

Meanwhile, powerful GOP lawmakers worry not just about Netflix’s market power but its power over the culture; during a recent Senate subcommittee hearing on antitrust they lashed out at Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos for pushing woke programming on the American public, that supported progressive causes such as transgenderism, as well as the left-wing political causes supporter by Netflix founder Reed Hastings.

Yet another reason why WBD might just find it easier to take the money from the Ellison and run.

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.

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 15, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Nidec Corporation (OTC: NJDCY) resulting from allegations that Nidec may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Nidec securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=47559 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On September 3, 2025, after market close, CNBC published an article entitled "Nidec shares plunge 22% as China unit probe finds accounting issues tied to management." The article further stated that shares of Nidec fell "after the company announced a probe into allegations of improper accounting in its group. This marks the largest one-day drop in the Japanese electronics components manufacturer's shares."

On this news, Nidec's American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") fell 22.7% on September 4, 2025.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 15, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Ardent Health, Inc. (NYSE: ARDT) between July 18, 2024 and November 12, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important March 9, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Ardent Health 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.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Ardent Health class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=50392 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 9, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made misrepresentations regarding Ardent Health's accounts receivable. Defendants publicly reported Ardent Health's accounts receivable on a quarterly basis. They further stated that Ardent Health employed an active monitoring process to determine the collectability of its accounts receivable, and that this process included "detailed reviews of historical collections" as a "primary source of information." Further, defendants represented that Ardent Health considered "trends in federal and state governmental healthcare coverage" and that its "management determines [when an] account is uncollectible, at which time the account is written off." When defendants began to reveal increased claim denials by third-party payors, they downplayed the issue, stating that the increased payor denials were "turning [] more into a slow pay versus not getting paid," and did not write-off the uncollectible accounts. In addition, defendants represented that Ardent Health maintained professional malpractice liability insurance in amounts "sufficient to cover claims arising out of [its] operations[.]" In truth, Ardent Health did not primarily rely on "detailed reviews of historical collections" in determining collectability of accounts receivable nor did "management determine[] [when an] account is uncollectible." Instead, Ardent Health's accounts receivable framework "utilized a 180-day cliff at which time an account became fully reserved." This allowed Ardent Health to report higher amounts of accounts receivable during the Class Period, and delay recognizing losses on uncollectable accounts. And Ardent Health did not even maintain professional malpractice liability insurance in amounts "sufficient to cover claims arising out of [its] operations[.]" In truth, Ardent Health's professional liability reserves were insufficient to cover "significant social inflationary pressure in medical malpractice cases the past several years," which had been an "increasing dynamic year-over-year" in Ardent Health's New Mexico market. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Ardent Health class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=50392 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

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SummaryThe London Company Mid Cap portfolio returned 3.2% (3.0% net) during the quarter vs. a 0.2% increase in the Russell Midcap Index.Dollar Tree, Inc. was a top performer after completing the divestiture of the Family Dollar business, removing a long-standing drag on growth.AerCap Holdings shares performed well all year after reporting solid quarterly results as the company owns the largest portfolio of aircraft.Churchill Downs Inc. outperformed on strong results led by growth from its HRM facilities and increasing optimism regarding 2026.Cooper Companies is a global medical device company operating two divisions: CooperVision (contact lenses) and CooperSurgical (women's healthcare products). champc/iStock via Getty Images

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The London Company Mid Cap portfolio returned 3.2% (3.0% net) during the quarter vs. a 0.2% increase in the Russell Midcap Index. Both stock selection and sector exposure were tailwinds to relative

Oil consolidates in the morning Asian session, but could be weighed by prospects of OPEC+ supply increases.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Paysafe Limited (NYSE: PSFE) between March 4, 2025 and November 12, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 7, 2026.

So What: If you purchased Paysafe 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.

What to do next: To join the Paysafe class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=2745 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 7, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Paysafe's ecommerce business had significant exposure to a single high risk client; (2) as a result, Paysafe's credit loss reserves and/or write-offs were understated; (3) Paysafe had an undisclosed issue with higher risk Merchant Category Codes, making its client services difficult to bank; (4) the foregoing issues were likely to have a material negative impact on Paysafe's revenue growth and overall revenue mix; (5) as a result, Paysafe was unlikely to meet its own previously issued financial guidance for fiscal year 2025; and (6) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Paysafe's  business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Paysafe class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=2745 https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=50622or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

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Apple stock has posted respectable gains on the market over the past six months, but its supplier partner has been a better investment.

Shares of tech giant Apple (AAPL 2.27%) have clocked respectable gains of 11.6% on the market in the past six months, outpacing the 5.8% jump in the S&P 500 index over the same period.

The "Magnificent Seven" stock benefits from the robust demand for its latest iPhone offering. Strong iPhone sales helped Apple's revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 rise by 16% from the year-ago period to almost $144 billion, while adjusted earnings per share increased by 19%.

Apple could continue to outperform the broader market in the future thanks to the growing adoption of generative AI smartphones, as well as the strong performance of its high-margin services business. However, there may be a better way to capitalize on the AI smartphone market's growth: Apple supplier Cirrus Logic (CRUS +1.81%).

Let's see why that may be the case.

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Cirrus Logic is cheaper than Apple and is growing at a steady pace Cirrus Logic stock has jumped 33% in the past six months, almost double the gains clocked by Apple stock over this period. It is worth noting that Apple is Cirrus' largest customer, accounting for 94% of the latter's revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 (which ended on Dec. 27, 2025).

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Cirrus supplies audio codecs, haptics, power management, and camera controller chips for smartphones. The chip company's reliance on Apple is turning out to be a catalyst for the stock. Shares of Cirrus jumped over 8% following the release of its latest quarterly results on Feb. 3.

Investors cheered the company's better-than-expected results, as Cirrus' revenue exceeded the higher end of its guidance due to "stronger-than-anticipated demand for components shipping into smartphones and a favorable mix of end devices." Cirrus' revenue increased by 4.4% year over year, while the stronger product mix led to an 18% jump in earnings to $2.97 per share.

The company is poised to end the current fiscal year with a 20% increase in earnings to $9.05 per share, exceeding the 16% average growth that S&P 500 companies are estimated to clock. What's more, Cirrus is trading at 19 times earnings right now. That's a discount to the S&P 500's average earnings multiple of 25.

What's more, Cirrus stock is significantly cheaper than Apple's as well, which trades at nearly 35 times earnings. Given that Cirrus can be considered a proxy for Apple due to its near-total reliance on the latter for its revenue, and its earnings growth was almost in line with the tech giant in the previous quarter, it is a better value play.

Apple's solid prospects should rub off positively on Cirrus stock Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities pointed out last year that Apple's iPhone shipments in the current fiscal year could land well ahead of Wall Street's estimate of 230 million units. The tech giant could end up shipping as many as 250 million iPhone units in fiscal 2026, primarily because around 315 million iPhones haven't been upgraded in the past four years.

However, the large number of users in the upgrade window suggests Apple could exceed Ives' 250 million estimate. That's probably why analysts have become bullish about Cirrus' growth prospects.

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The uptick in Cirrus' growth could lead the market to reward it with a higher earnings multiple, paving the way for more upside. That's why it would be a good idea to buy this tech stock right now.

The largest inland and offshore barge operator in the U.S. had some of its shares sold by its Vice President recently.

On Feb. 4, 2026, Ronald A. Dragg, Vice President and Controller at Kirby Corporation (KEX +2.80%), directly sold 5,429 shares in an open-market transaction valued at approximately $662,338, according to an SEC Form 4 filing.

Transaction summaryMetricValueShares sold (direct)5,429Transaction value~$662,338Post-transaction shares (direct)10,399Post-transaction value (direct ownership)~$1,263,583Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($122.00); post-transaction value based on Feb. 4, 2026 market close ($122.00).

Key questionsWhat proportion of Ronald Dragg's direct holdings did this transaction represent?
This sale represented 34.30% of Dragg's direct shareholdings at the time, a notably larger proportion than the 14.64% median per trade during the most recent period.Was this transaction executed as a routine open-market sale or linked to derivative activity?
The disposition stemmed from the exercise of 2,787 stock options with an immediate sale of 5,429 shares.Company overviewMetricValueMarket capitalization6.77 billionRevenue (TTM)$3.36 billionNet income (TTM)$354.57 million1-year price change17.77%Note: 1-year price change calculated using Feb. 14, 2026 as the reference date.

Company snapshotKirby Corporation is a leading U.S. provider of marine transportation and specialized distribution services, operating one of the largest fleets of tank barges and towboats in the country. It transports materials such as petrochemicals, agricultural chemicals, various industrial oils, and refined petroleum products.

What this transaction means for investorsTwo weeks ago, Kirby reported strong Q4 FY2025 earnings, exceeding earnings per share (EPS) estimates of $1.62 and posting $1.68, the best in a quarter. The company also closed out FY2025 with another strong year of results, as it has continuously throughout the years. The stock has seen five consecutive years of annual growth and is already up 12.5% this year (as of Feb. 14, 2026).

Kirby operates in an industry that may be unfamiliar to everyday consumers but is relied upon heavily in the energy and industrial sectors, as the country’s largest tech, petroleum, cargo shipping, and automobile companies rely on its transportation services to receive and send bulk inventory and waste.

It’s America’s largest operator of tank barges, which are non-operated shipping vessels that are attached to a boat that either pushes or pulls them. Barges typically remain in inland waters, and Kirby often uses the Mississippi River system to transport items.

If investors want a unique type of investment opportunity in an industry that remains essential among industrial conglomerates, then Kirby is a viable option.

Adé Hennis has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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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 process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn ([email protected]) toll free at any time at 855-768-1857, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-gldd/ to learn more.

Please note that the transaction is structured as a tender offer, such that time may be of the essence.

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The storage drive stock has returned nearly 1,500% over the past year.

Sandisk (SNDK 0.72%) stock was a shooting star in 2025, rising a ridiculous 1,475% since it went public last February after spinning off of Western Digital.

In 2026, as it approaches one year since going public on Feb. 24, it has already gained 131% year to date (YTD).

What has driven this incredible surge, and can it possibly continue? Let's take a look to see if Sandisk stock is still a buy.

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Up almost 1,500% in a year While Sandisk is new to the market, it has been around since 1988 as a maker of solid-state storage drives and later portable flash drives and memory cards.

While it still makes those products for consumers, its biggest revenue drivers are NAND flash drives and solid-state drives for mobile phones, data centers, and gaming storage, among other uses.

It is typically one of five major players across these markets, with some of the competitors changing depending on the product. Across most of them, including data centers and smartphones, it competes with Micron and Samsung, while it competes with Seagate in gaming storage drives.

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It has been able to gain market share as a pure-play company in its markets, rather than when it was part of Western Digital. The primary revenue catalyst has been its solid-state drives for data centers, which have seen incredible demand and not enough supply, given the rapid expansion of data centers due to the growing need for artificial intelligence (AI) compute. Sandisk's data center revenue grew 64% in the last quarter, compared to the previous quarter.

Overall in the most recent quarter, revenue jumped 31% from the previous quarter and 61% year over year. Net income rose a ridiculous 617% from the previous quarter and 672% year over year.

Is Sandisk still a buy? The rally has continued into 2026, as Sandisk stock has risen 131% year to date as of Feb. 10.

It has been boosted by a blowout earnings report and outlook at the end of January. But there have also been reports that due to the incredible demand for its data center and enterprise drives, it will double its prices in 2026, potentially in the first quarter, according to analysts.

For the current quarter, its fiscal Q3, Sandisk is targeting $4.4 billion to $4.8 billion in revenue, which would be 47% to 60% growth over Q2. Further, its adjusted earnings are targeted for $12 to $14 per share, which would be up double from $6.20 per share last quarter. Also, its gross margin is pegged at 64.9% to 66.9% -- up from 50.9%.

The supercycle continues for Sandisk, as demand outpaces available supply -- and it could last for years. There are some major competitors in its market, but it benefits from having this as its only function, which will allow it to focus its investment and resources squarely on this business.

So, yes, even though it's already up 131% YTD and 1,500% over the past year, Sandisk has more room to run. Given its incredible earnings power, it has a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of just 14, which makes it attractive from a valuation perspective.

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IREN (NASDAQ:IREN) and Cipher Mining (NASDAQ:CIFR) are former crypto miners that have pivoted to AI infrastructure. These companies create AI data centers and own the energy that big tech craves. Both companies have signed lucrative, multi-year deals that come to billions of dollars, but IREN has a few distinct advantages over Cipher Mining that make it the better stock. These are some key details investors should know.

IREN Has More Available Power Right Now IREN and Cipher Mining both have vast gigawatt pipelines, 4.5 gigawatts and 3.4 gigawatts, respectively. However, part of a gigawatt’s value is how close it is to energization. If a gigawatt is energized right now, a tech company can sign a deal and start using it right away instead of having to wait a few years.

That’s one of the biggest value propositions IREN has over Cipher Mining. IREN has 810 megawatts of operating data centers compared to Cipher Mining’s 477 megawatts. Not all of those megawatts are for AI, as some of that energy is for crypto mining. For instance, IREN only has 460 megawatts energized for AI, while Cipher Mining has a lower number. IREN is also projected to energize its 1.4 gigawatt Sweetwater 1 facility in April, giving it a better moat over Cipher Mining. The entire Sweetwater 1 facility is intended for AI use.

Both companies will continue to energize more of their data centers. While IREN can realistically close the year with two gigawatts of energized power that is specifically for AI, it will take longer for Cipher Mining to achieve that goal. The big year for Cipher Mining is 2028, when the company is expected to energize 2.5 gigawatts. That means IREN will have a big lead in energized gigawatts for a while.

IREN Got Better Contract Terms Than Cipher Mining IREN and Cipher Mining both announced major deals in recent quarters. While IREN didn’t announce a new deal in Q2 FY26, its 5-year deal with Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT | MSFT Price Prediction) was still a big catalyst in Q1 FY26. That deal’s total value is $9.7 billion, which comes to $1.94 billion per year. IREN also secured a 20% prepayment, which will help with financing additional AI data centers. It covers 200 megawatts.

Meanwhile, Cipher Mining reached a 15-year agreement with Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) for $5.5 billion. The deal includes 300 megawatts and comes to $367 million per year. That difference is because IREN buys, owns, and maintains Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) GPUs while Cipher Mining acts more like a landlord that lets tech companies bring their own chips. 

Those GPUs can appreciate over time if demand remains high. While depreciation is normal in the tech industry, Nvidia chips seem to be the exception since every big tech company wants them. IREN’s approach requires more capital but sets it up for higher annual recurring revenue, which can translate into more attractive margins once the GPUs are in place.

IREN’s Oklahoma Site Extended Its Gigawatt Pipeline Lead IREN and Cipher Mining both have exceptional multi-gigawatt pipelines, but IREN has a big lead after announcing its 1.6 gigawatt Oklahoma site. IREN now has 4.5 gigawatts compared to Cipher Mining’s 3.4 gigawatts. IREN seems to focus on large sites that can support at least one gigawatt, while Cipher Mining likes to spread things out across smaller sites like the 200 megawatt site it acquired in Ohio.

A 1.6 gigawatt site requires more capital than a bunch of smaller sites, but it’s more convenient in the long run to have gigawatts concentrated in one area instead of many smaller sites. IREN’s 1.6 gigawatt Oklahoma site is easier to maintain and more cost-effective than eight 200 megawatt sites. It’s similar to real estate investing, in which a 10-unit apartment complex is easier to maintain than 10 single-family homes scattered across the country.

IREN has given itself a notable advantage by focusing on large-scale sites. Both companies are committed to building their gigawatt pipelines and are poised to capitalize on the AI boom, but IREN looks like the better choice.

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Feb 16 (Reuters) - Australia's Qube Holdings (QUB.AX), opens new tab on Monday agreed to an A$11.7 billion ($8.26 billion) buyout offer from a consortium led by Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) (MQG.AX), opens new tab, sending shares in the logistics group to a record high.

The agreement follows months of talks after a Macquarie Asset Management-led consortium made a non-binding offer in November for Qube, which gave Australia's largest integrated provider of import and export logistics an enterprise value of A$11.6 billion.

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"MAM's offer underscores the value that has been created through our strategy for growth, the quality of our business, leadership team, and people, and the strength of our safety culture," Qube Managing Director Paul Digney said.

Shares in Qube, which owns ports, intermodal terminals, and bulk handling facilities across Australia, jumped as much as 4.1% in early trading to an all-time high of A$5.05. The stock remained below the consortium's A$5.20 per share offer.

Under the scheme implementation deed, the Sydney-based firm can pay dividends up to a maximum of 40 Australian cents, which will result in a reduction in the offer price, both Qube and MAM said.

UniSuper, an Australian pension fund, will transfer its 15.07% stake in Qube into the consortium.

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This stock has been one of the market's wildest rides over the last decade. But with used car demand showing cracks, it might not be the time to buy.

Carvana (CVNA 0.37%) reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings this week. The stock has been in free fall after a strong start to the year, down roughly 27% from its January peak near $485 to around $347 as of midday Feb. 13.

When a stock is up something like 3,100% in just three years, a pullback can feel like the perfect chance to buy the dip. But once you look a little closer, the picture gets less exciting. The demand wave that powered this massive run might be fading.

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Carvana's comeback that defied gravity Give credit where it's due. Carvana's turnaround from near-bankruptcy in 2022 ($4.74 per share) to its recent highs above $486 is one of the most dramatic resurrections in market history.

I remember when people were calling this company a Ponzi scheme or a "one-hit pandemic wonder" and practically begging for executives to get fired. But look at Q3 2025: Suddenly, the numbers told a completely different story. The company posted record revenue of $5.65 billion -- up 54.5% year over year -- and delivered 156,000 vehicles. That's undeniably impressive.

The bull case for Carvana rests on a simple idea: Used car demand is strong and growing. And for most of 2025, tariffs on new vehicles did funnel buyers toward the used market. But that tailwind is fading fast.

Used retail sales are expected to fall 0.7% in 2026 to 20.3 million units, as lower new car production, fewer lease returns, and weak electric vehicle (EV) demand tighten supply. Average used car prices hit $28,550 in January 2026, up $490 year over year, challenging affordability.

The bigger issue is financing: Used-car loan rates are running 10% to 12% APR versus 6% to 7% for new cars, with some automakers offering 2% to 4% promos. When a $28,000 used car at 11% costs nearly the same per month as a new car at 4%, the value gap shrinks, undercutting Carvana's growth thesis.

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It might be best to stay on the sidelines Carvana's insider activity is flashing warning signs. CEO Ernest Garcia III has sold over $1.4 billion in shares since April 2024, including more than $500 million in August 2025 alone, with the CFO and chief operating officer also selling. While these sales fall under 10b5-1 plans, the scale is hard to ignore, especially given that the Garcia family controls 84% of voting power, raising agency risk concerns.

In January 2026, Gotham City Research accused Carvana of hiding $1 billion or more in expenses through related-party deals, sending the stock down roughly 20%. On top of this, its valuation remains stretched, leverage is heavy, and cash-flow trends are weakening.

Carvana's turnaround story is genuinely impressive, but it shows signs of aging. Used car demand is softening. Financing costs are working against the company's target customers. Insiders are selling at an extraordinary pace.

Unlike something like food delivery, buying a used car online hasn't become a reflex. It's a considered, high-dollar decision that gets harder when rates are 11%, and prices keep climbing. Carvana needs a growing pie to justify its valuation.

Right now, the pie is shrinking.

Alphabet is well positioned to thrive in the AI era.

Buying and holding a single stock isn't a smart idea -- don't do it. However, it's a great idea to think about what your only stock pick could be if you were allowed only one. This will highlight how high your risk tolerance is and where you think the economy will head over the next few years.

In my mind, to buy and hold only a single stock, the company needs to have some sort of exposure or plans for generative artificial intelligence (AI) integration. Anyone not using this technology is going to get disrupted, so ensuring the stock pick has a strong AI strategy is key for success.

In the AI realm, there are few companies as strongly positioned and steady as Alphabet (GOOG 1.08%) (GOOGL 1.08%), and I think it is my top stock to buy and hold right now.

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Alphabet is an incredibly strong company Alphabet is deeply involved in AI. The company has one of the leading generative AI models in Gemini, and this is starting to become one of the most used models. Gemini has made several impressive breakthroughs, and it has the financial backing to be able to defeat competitors based on price alone.

Another way Alphabet is benefiting from AI is through its cloud computing platform, Google Cloud. Alphabet has built excess computing capacity so it can rent it to other companies that don't have the resources to build out a data center of their own. This has become a wildly successful business unit, and Google Cloud's growth rate showcases it.

In Q4, Google Cloud's revenue rose 48% year over year. For reference, last year's Q4 growth rate was 30%, and Q3's growth rate was 34%. Google Cloud is really starting to become a huge piece of Alphabet's business, and it also provides a steady income stream.

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While Alphabet is spending a ton on data centers right now, eventually, the only cost in this business unit will be to replace burnt-out or outdated hardware. This will allow the operating margin on this business unit to soar, leading to massive profits from the business that it's growing today.

Lastly, Alphabet doesn't need AI to take over the world to be a successful investment. Its core Google Search business grew revenue at a 17% pace despite being a $63 billion business that has been around for more than two decades. This base business can fund Alphabet's AI aspirations and buoy it in case the AI investment trend goes south.

Alphabet is better positioned than nearly any other company to deliver steady and long-term results, making it my top stock to buy now if I were forced to only own one.

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 15, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Varonis Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNS) between February 4, 2025 and October 28, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important March 9, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Varonis common stock 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.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Varonis class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=50337 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 9, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and or failed to disclose that: (1) Varonis would not be able to maintain ARR projections while converting both its federal and non-federal existing on-prem customers to the software-as-a-service ("SaaS") alternative offering; (2) Varonis was not equipped to convince existing users of the benefits of converting to the SaaS offering or otherwise maintain these customers on its platform, resulting in significantly reduced ARR growth potential in the near-term; and (3) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Varonis' business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

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Shares of Australia's Qube Holdings jumped to a record high Monday after the ports and logistics company agreed to be taken over by a consortium led by Macquarie Asset Management at an enterprise value of about $11.7 billion Australian dollars ($8.26 billion).

Qube Holdings jumped 3.4% to $5 Australian dollars.

The offer represents a 27.8% premium to Qube's last closing price of A$4.07 on Nov. 21, the final trading day before the company announced it had entered an exclusivity process for the deal, Qube said in a statement.

Qube Chairman John Bevan said the offer reflects the company's strong position as a logistics provider across Australia and New Zealand and its growth prospects.

Qube is a major Australian logistics and infrastructure group with operations spanning Australia, Southeast Asia and New Zealand. Its network handles a range of freight services, including bulk commodity exports. The company employs around 10,000 people.

The transaction is expected to be put to shareholders around June 2026, and will be subject to regulatory approvals, including from Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission, New Zealand's Overseas Investment Office and Papua New Guinea's competition regulator.

UniSuper, which holds about 15% of Qube, will roll its stake into the new holding structure.

Macquarie Asset Management currently manages around AU$720 billion in assets globally across public and private markets with portfolio companies spanning across the infrastructure, real estate and green investments sectors.

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) between June 4, 2024 and November 19, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important March 16, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Bath & Body Works 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.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Bath & Body Works class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=50622 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 16, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, and that defendants failed to disclose that: (1) Bath & Body Works’ strategy of pursuing “adjacencies, collaborations and promotions” was not growing the customer base and/or delivering the level of growth in net sales touted; (2) as Bath & Body Works’ strategy of “adjacencies, collaborations and promotions” faltered, it relied on brand collaborations “to carry quarters” and obfuscate otherwise weak underlying financial results; (3) as a result, Bath & Body Works was unlikely to meet its own previously issued financial guidance; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants’ positive statements about Bath & Body Works’ business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

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