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Making its debut on 02/03/2015, smart beta exchange traded fund ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV - Free Report) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Value category of the market.

What Are Smart Beta ETFs?Market cap weighted indexes were created to reflect the market, or a specific segment of the market, and the ETF industry has traditionally been dominated by products based on this strategy.

Market cap weighted indexes offer a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns, and are a good option for investors who believe in market efficiency.

If you're the kind of investor who would rather try and beat the market through good stock selection, then smart beta funds are your best choice; this fund class is known for tracking non-cap weighted strategies.

This kind of index follows this same mindset, as it attempts to pick stocks that have better chances of risk-return performance; non-cap weighted strategies base selection on certain fundamental characteristics, or a mix of such characteristics.

The smart beta space gives investors many different choices, from equal-weighting, one of the simplest strategies, to more complicated ones like fundamental and volatility/momentum based weighting. However, not all of these methodologies have been able to deliver remarkable returns.

Fund Sponsor & IndexThe fund is sponsored by Proshares. It has amassed assets over $672.71 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs in the Style Box - Small Cap Value. SMDV, before fees and expenses, seeks to match the performance of the Russell 2000 Dividend Growth Index.

The Russell 2000 Dividend Growth Index targets companies that are currently members of the Russell 2000 Index and have increased dividend payments each year for at least 10 years.

Cost & Other ExpensesFor ETF investors, expense ratios are an important factor when considering a fund's return; in the long-term, cheaper funds actually have the ability to outperform their more expensive cousins if all other things remain the same.

With on par with most peer products in the space, this ETF has annual operating expenses of 0.40%.

SMDV's 12-month trailing dividend yield is 2.41%.

Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsIt is important to delve into an ETF's holdings before investing despite the many upsides to these kinds of funds like diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.

For SMDV, it has heaviest allocation in the Financials sector --about 31.8% of the portfolio --while Industrials and Utilities round out the top three.

Looking at individual holdings, Insperity Inc (NSP) accounts for about 1.14% of total assets, followed by Matson Inc (MATX) and Power Integrations Inc (POWI).

SMDV's top 10 holdings account for about 9.45% of its total assets under management.

Performance and RiskThe ETF has added about 10.73% so far this year and it's up approximately 8.93% in the last one year (as of 02/13/2026). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $58.95 and $73.58

SMDV has a beta of 0.82 and standard deviation of 18.89% for the trailing three-year period, which makes the fund a medium risk choice in the space. With about 105 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk .

AlternativesProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF is a reasonable option for investors seeking to outperform the Style Box - Small Cap Value segment of the market. However, there are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider.

iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) tracks Morningstar US Dividend Growth Index and the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) tracks NASDAQ US Dividend Achievers Select Index. iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF has $38.45 billion in assets, Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF has $104.57 billion. DGRO has an expense ratio of 0.08% and VIG changes 0.04%.

Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Style Box - Small Cap Value

Bottom LineTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Industrials ETF (RSPN - Free Report) debuted on 11/01/2006, and offers broad exposure to the Industrials ETFs category of the market.

What Are Smart Beta ETFs?The ETF industry has traditionally been dominated by products based on market capitalization weighted indexes that are designed to represent the market or a particular segment of the market.

Because market cap weighted indexes provide a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns, they work well for investors who believe in market efficiency.

On the other hand, some investors who believe that it is possible to beat the market by superior stock selection opt to invest in another class of funds that track non-cap weighted strategies--popularly known as smart beta.

These indexes attempt to select stocks that have better chances of risk-return performance, based on certain fundamental characteristics or a combination of such characteristics.

Methodologies like equal-weighting, one of the simplest options out there, fundamental weighting, and volatility/momentum based weighting are all choices offered to investors in this space, but not all of them can deliver superior returns.

Fund Sponsor & IndexThe fund is managed by Invesco, and has been able to amass over $995.39 million, which makes it one of the average sized ETFs in the Industrials ETFs. Before fees and expenses, this particular fund seeks to match the performance of the S&P 500 EQUAL WEIGHT INDUSTRIALS INDEX .

The S&P 500 Equal Weight Industrials Index equally weights stocks in the industrials sector of the S&P 500 Index.

Cost & Other ExpensesSince cheaper funds tend to produce better results than more expensive funds, assuming all other factors remain equal, it is important for investors to pay attention to an ETF's expense ratio.

Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.40%, making it one of the cheaper products in the space.

RSPN's 12-month trailing dividend yield is 0.78%.

Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsEven though ETFs offer diversified exposure that minimizes single stock risk, investors should also look at the actual holdings inside the fund. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.

Representing 100% of the portfolio, the fund has heaviest allocation to the Industrials sector.

When you look at individual holdings, Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII) accounts for about 1.43% of the fund's total assets, followed by Boeing Co/the (BA) and L3harris Technologies Inc (LHX).

RSPN's top 10 holdings account for about 13.76% of its total assets under management.

Performance and RiskYear-to-date, the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Industrials ETF has added about 9.78% so far, and is up about 21.57% over the last 12 months (as of 02/13/2026). RSPN has traded between $43.34 $63.34 in this past 52-week period.

RSPN has a beta of 1.07 and standard deviation of 16.38% for the trailing three-year period. With about 83 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk .

AlternativesInvesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Industrials ETF is a reasonable option for investors seeking to outperform the Industrials ETFs segment of the market. However, there are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider.

First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF (AIRR) tracks Richard Bernstein Advisors American Industrial Renaissance Index and the State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) tracks Industrial Select Sector Index. First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF has $8.39 billion in assets, State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF has $30.16 billion. AIRR has an expense ratio of 0.70% and XLI changes 0.08%.

Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Industrials ETFs

Bottom LineTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.

The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF (RSPD - Free Report) was launched on 11/01/2006, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary ETFs category of the market.

What Are Smart Beta ETFs?Market cap weighted indexes were created to reflect the market, or a specific segment of the market, and the ETF industry has traditionally been dominated by products based on this strategy.

Market cap weighted indexes work great for investors who believe in market efficiency. They provide a low-cost, convenient and transparent way of replicating market returns.

There are some investors, though, who think it's possible to beat the market with great stock selection; this group likely invests in another class of funds known as smart beta, which track non-cap weighted strategies.

Based on specific fundamental characteristics, or a combination of such, these indexes attempt to pick stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance.

While this space offers a number of choices to investors, including simplest equal-weighting, fundamental weighting and volatility/momentum based weighting methodologies, not all these strategies have been able to deliver superior results.

Fund Sponsor & IndexManaged by Invesco, RSPD has amassed assets over $218.8 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary ETFs. RSPD, before fees and expenses, seeks to match the performance of the S&P 500 EQL WEIGHT CONS DISCRETIONARY ID.

The S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary Index equally weights stocks in the consumer discretionary sector of the S&P 500 Index.

Cost & Other ExpensesSince cheaper funds tend to produce better results than more expensive funds, assuming all other factors remain equal, it is important for investors to pay attention to an ETF's expense ratio.

Operating expenses on an annual basis are 0.40% for this ETF, which makes it on par with most peer products in the space.

RSPD's 12-month trailing dividend yield is 0.70%.

Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsWhile ETFs offer diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk, a deep look into a fund's holdings is a valuable exercise. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.

For RSPD, it has heaviest allocation in the Consumer Discretionary sector --about 100% of the portfolio.

When you look at individual holdings, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH) accounts for about 2.53% of the fund's total assets, followed by Carnival Corp (CCL) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL).

The top 10 holdings account for about 23.09% of total assets under management.

Performance and RiskThe ETF has added about 3.42% so far this year and is up about 9.19% in the last one year (as of 02/13/2026). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $44.09 and $60.02

The fund has a beta of 1.18 and standard deviation of 18.60% for the trailing three-year period. With about 51 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk .

AlternativesInvesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF is a reasonable option for investors seeking to outperform the Consumer Discretionary ETFs segment of the market. However, there are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider.

Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) tracks MSCI US Investable Market Consumer Discretionary 25/50 Index and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) tracks Consumer Discretionary Select Sector Index. Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF has $6.09 billion in assets, State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF has $22.34 billion. VCR has an expense ratio of 0.09% and XLY changes 0.08%.

Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Consumer Discretionary ETFs

Bottom LineTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.

The WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund (OPPJ - Free Report) made its debut on 06/28/2013, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Asia-Pacific (Developed) ETFs category of the market.

What Are Smart Beta ETFs?The ETF industry has traditionally been dominated by products based on market capitalization weighted indexes that are designed to represent the market or a particular segment of the market.

A good option for investors who believe in market efficiency, market cap weighted indexes offer a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns.

But, there are some investors who would rather invest in smart beta funds; these funds track non-cap weighted strategies, and are a strong option for those who prefer choosing great stocks in order to beat the market.

By attempting to pick stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance, non-cap weighted indexes are based on certain fundamental characteristics, or a combination of such.

While this space offers a number of choices to investors, including simplest equal-weighting, fundamental weighting and volatility/momentum based weighting methodologies, not all these strategies have been able to deliver superior results.

Fund Sponsor & IndexThe fund is managed by Wisdomtree. OPPJ has been able to amass assets over $202.51 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs in the Asia-Pacific (Developed) ETFs. This particular fund seeks to match the performance of the WISDOMTREE JAPAN OPPORTUNITIES INDEX before fees and expenses.

The WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Index tracks the performance of Japanese companies.

Cost & Other ExpensesWhen considering an ETF's total return, expense ratios are an important factor. And, cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive cousins in the long term if all other factors remain equal.

With on par with most peer products in the space, this ETF has annual operating expenses of 0.58%.

It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.43%.

Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsETFs offer diversified exposure and thus minimize single stock risk, but it is still important to delve into a fund's holdings before investing. Most ETFs are very transparent products and many disclose their holdings on a daily basis.

When you look at individual holdings, Japanese Yen (jpy)accounts for about 100% of the fund's total assets, followed by Marubeni Corp and Sumitomo Corp.

Its top 10 holdings account for approximately 154.27% of OPPJ's total assets under management.

Performance and RiskYear-to-date, the WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund has gained about 24.16% so far, and it's up approximately 0% over the last 12 months (as of 02/13/2026). OPPJ has traded between $35.34 $57.61 in this past 52-week period.

The fund has a beta of 0.22 and standard deviation of 0.00% for the trailing three-year period. With about 122 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk .

AlternativesWisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund is an excellent option for investors seeking to outperform the Asia-Pacific (Developed) ETFs segment of the market. There are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider as well.

JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF (BBJP) tracks MORNINGSTAR JAPAN TRGT MRKT EXPOSURE ID and the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) tracks MSCI Japan Index. JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF has $16.2 billion in assets, iShares MSCI Japan ETF has $18.52 billion. BBJP has an expense ratio of 0.19% and EWJ changes 0.50%.

Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Asia-Pacific (Developed) ETFs

Bottom LineTo learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.

RELX PLC (LSE:REL) shares rose 6% after it remained a 'buy' at both Deutsche Bank and UBS following full-year 2025 results, although both banks reduced their price targets to reflect sector de-rating and higher discount rates.

Deutsche cut its price target to 3,050p from 3,700p, while UBS moved to 3,600p from 4,570p.

Both argued that recent share price weakness, driven by concerns over artificial intelligence disruption, had created an attractive long-term entry point.

RELX reported 7% underlying revenue growth in 2025 and delivered 90 basis points of margin expansion, broadly in line with consensus expectations.

Adjusted cash conversion improved to 99% from 96%, reflecting strong cash generation and limited net merger and acquisition activity.

The group announced a £2.25 billion share buyback and continued its pattern of high single-digit dividend growth, which Deutsche said underlined financial strength and a commitment to maximising shareholder returns.

The German bank said the results presentation reinforced RELX’s proprietary data and content positioning, which he believed made the business difficult to displace.

It argued that the group’s scale and long-standing investment in technology and automation left it well placed to deploy new artificial intelligence tools to drive consistent like-for-like revenue and profit growth.

Deutsche left adjusted basic earnings per share forecasts broadly unchanged for 2026 and increased 2027 estimates by around 1%.

The reduction in its price target reflected a broader de-rating of business-to-business peers rather than company-specific weakness.

UBS analysts also described the analyst call as calm and confident, with management reporting no signs of artificial intelligence-driven disruption.

They highlighted strong new sales across the group, particularly in Risk, Scientific, Technical and Medical, and Legal.

Management pointed to strong adoption of Lexis+ AI, now used by multiple hundreds of thousands of customers, and to growing data complexity in areas such as autonomous vehicles as incremental opportunities.

UBS trimmed its 2026 adjusted earnings per share forecast by 1% to reflect foreign exchange headwinds, slightly higher finance costs and a marginally higher tax rate.

It continued to forecast underlying revenue growth accelerating to 8% in 2026, driven by Scientific, Technical and Medical.

UBS derived its new £36 price target using a sum-of-the-parts and discounted cash flow methodology, the latter valuing future cash flows by discounting them back to today using a weighted average cost of capital.

The broker increased its weighted average cost of capital to 8.2% from 7.1% to reflect heightened uncertainty around artificial intelligence.

RELX traded on 14.8 times forecast 2026 earnings, a price to earnings ratio that compares the share price with expected profits and stood well below its five-year average of 24.1 times.

Both banks concluded that sentiment, rather than fundamentals, explained the weakness and that the business continued to compound steadily through the artificial intelligence noise.

In early afternoon trading, the stock was up 6% at 2,176p.

The U.S. government continues to support the domestic rare-earth industry, and that's good news for MP Materials.

Rare-earth company MP Materials' (MP 5.68%) stock is up 14.6% in 2026, but it's come back a bit from the 16.3% increase to the end of January, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The volatility in the stock price reflects ongoing speculation about the prospects of rare-earth companies. Given their strategic importance in helping the U.S. secure a domestic source of critical rare-earth magnets, that importance is unlikely to disappear anytime soon. Expect more volatility to come.

MP Materials in 2026 The big news in the rare-earth sector didn't come from MP Materials; it came from its peer, USA Rare Earth. In late January, the company entered into an agreement with the U.S. government that helped secure $3.1 billion in government funding and private investment, thereby derisking its business plan.

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The news matters to MP Materials because it signals the current administration's ongoing intent to actively support companies that manufacture rare-earth magnets and source materials outside China. That's good news for MP Materials because it signed a landmark agreement with the government back in early July.

Market speculation While the USA Rare Earth agreement was overall good news for MP Materials, the market began to speculate on one key aspect: unlike MP Materials' agreement, USA Rare Earth did not receive any price-floor commitments from the government. A Reuters article quickly followed, claiming that the administration was moving away from using price floors. Consequently, MP Materials' stock sold off as investors fretted about future developments on the matter.

There are three ways to look at the matter. The first is to take the approach that the agreement between MP Materials and the Department of Defense (DoD) is legally binding, and that includes the price floor and the agreement to ensure all the magnets produced in the "10X Facility" will be purchased for a decade after the facility is complete.

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The second is to take the more pragmatic approach: MP Materials is a private-public partnership; the government is invested in the company; and, whether it's the current administration or future administrations, politicians have mechanisms of action at their disposal. For example, the government can use the Defense Production Act to prioritize government (military) orders over commercial contracts.

Moreover, as defense contractors recently found out, the administration is willing to take action, such as prohibiting share buybacks and dividends, if they are underperforming in delivering on contracts.

Where next for MP Materials? The third approach is to recognize the political risk while also acknowledging that MP Materials is helping the U.S. secure a domestic supply of critical rare-earth materials and magnets, a fundamental requirement of the modern economy. That's why Apple signed a $500 million supply agreement with MP Materials. As such, it's likely to remain in favor, particularly given the time it will take for the U.S. to catch up with China in rare-earth magnets.

Lee Samaha has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple. The Motley Fool recommends MP Materials. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

A primary insider in Equinor ASA (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) has sold shares in Equinor ASA:

Frank Indreland Gundersen, board member in Equinor ASA, has on 13 February 2026 sold 212 shares in Equinor ASA at a price of NOK 266.00 per share.

Details of the sale of shares are set forth in the attached notification.

This is information that Equinor ASA is obliged to make public pursuant to Article 19 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation and subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

Notice of trade - Frank Indreland Gundersen

Tomra Systems ASA (TMRAY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call February 13, 2026 2:00 AM EST

Company Participants

Daniel Sundahl - VP & Head of Investor Relations
Tove Andersen - President & CEO
Eva Sagemo - Chief Financial Officer

Conference Call Participants

Elliott Geoffrey Jones - Danske Bank A/S, Research Division
Adela Dashian - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
Fabian Jørgensen - Pareto Securities AS, Research Division
Morayo Adesina - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division
Markus Heiberg - SEB, Research Division

Presentation

Daniel Sundahl
VP & Head of Investor Relations

Good morning from Asker, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to TOMRA's Fourth Quarter Results Presentation for 2025. My name is Daniel Sundahl, and I'm Head of Investor Relations. As is usual, Tove Andersen, our CEO, will start today's presentation by giving you the highlights. And afterwards, CFO, Eva Sagemo, will dive deeper into the numbers and give you the updated outlook. And after the presentation, we will open up for Q&A for participants in the team's webinar. [Operator Instructions] We aim to conclude the presentation around 8:40 today.

But without further ado, I give the word to Tove Andersen.

Tove Andersen
President & CEO

Thank you, Daniel, and also welcome from me to our quarter Q4 2025 presentation. And we present today a strong final quarter in a year that has been characterized by volatility and market uncertainties. In Collection, we report a record quarter, record revenue and record EBITDA, and we have seen that the rollout in Poland and Portugal is stepping up. Recycling, we are presenting a good quarter in a year that has been a weak year due to the challenging market sentiment. And in Food, we are seeing the results of the improvement initiatives and an improving market sentiment, and we delivered a strong quarter, which also then makes 2025 a record year regarding profitability in the Food segment.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Hello Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MOMO) (the "Company"), a leading player in Asia's online social networking space, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 before U.S. markets open on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Hello Group's management will host an earnings conference call on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. Beijing / Hong Kong Time on the same day).

Preregistration Information

Participants can register for the conference call by navigating to https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10053257-1s7egv.html. Upon registration, each participant will receive details for the conference call, including dial-in numbers, conference call passcode and a unique access PIN. Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin.

A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call through March 27, 2026. The dial-in details for the replay are as follows:

U.S. / Canada:

1-855-883-1031

Hong Kong:

800-930-639

Passcode:

10053257

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Hello Group's website at https://ir.hellogroup.com.

About Hello Group Inc.

We are a leading player in Asia's online social networking space. Through Momo, Tantan and other properties within our product portfolio, we enable users to discover new relationships, expand their social connections and build meaningful interactions. Momo is a mobile application that connects people and facilitates social interactions based on location, interests and a variety of online recreational activities. Tantan, which was added into our family of applications through acquisition in May 2018, is a leading social and dating application. Tantan is designed to help its users find and establish romantic connections as well as meet interesting people. Starting from 2019, we have incubated a number of other new apps, such as Hertz, Soulchill, Duidui, which target more niche markets and more selective demographics.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Hello Group Inc.

Investor Relations
Phone: +852-3157-1669
Email: [email protected]

Christensen

In China
Ms. Xiaoyan Su
Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
E-mail: [email protected] 

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GOUVERNEUR, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Mining Corporation (NYSE-A:TII, TSX:TI), (“Titan” or the “Company”) an existing zinc concentrate producer in upstate New York and the only U.S. company currently producing end to end natural flake graphite, today commented on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (“Commerce”) finalization of aggregate antidumping and countervailing duties (“AD/CVD”) of at least 160% on certain Chinese graphite imports.

The determination reflects Commerce’s conclusion that Chinese graphite has been unfairly dumped and subsidized in the U.S. market.

Highlights:

Department of Commerce determined aggregate AD/CVD rates of at least ~160% on certain Chinese graphite imports. This significantly enhances Titan’s position as the only U.S end to end natural flake graphite producer, scaling capacityMinimum five-year duration if affirmed by the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) in March 2026These duties are separate and in addition to other existing US import tariffsSupports development of a secure, domestic graphite supply Rita Adiani, President and Chief Executive Officer of Titan Mining, commented:
“The imposition of aggregate AD/CVD duties of at least 160% represents a structural shift in the U.S. graphite market. The magnitude of these duties materially alters the economics of Chinese graphite imports and reinforces the need for a secure, domestic natural graphite supply.”

The United States currently imports 100% of its natural graphite requirements across all forms, while China accounts for the majority of global production and downstream processing capacity. This concentration of supply presents a strategic vulnerability across defense, advanced manufacturing, energy storage and industrial applications.

Titan’s Kilbourne graphite demonstration facility in St. Lawrence County, New York, is producing natural flake graphite concentrate and advancing customer qualification. The Company is progressing scale up of its facility for a planned 40,000 metric tonne per annum integrated mining and processing operation designed to supply close to 50% of U.S. demand.

About Titan Mining Corporation

Titan is an Augusta Group company which produces zinc concentrate at its 100%-owned Empire State Mine located in New York state. Titan is also a natural flake graphite producer and the USA’s first end-to-end producer of natural flake graphite in 70 years. Titan’s goal is to deliver shareholder value through operational excellence, development and exploration. We have a strong commitment towards developing critical minerals assets which enhance the security of the domestic supply chain. For more information on the Company, please visit our website at www.titanminingcorp.com

Media & Investor Contact

Irina Kuznetsova
Director, Investor Relations
Phone: (778) 870-7735
Email: [email protected]

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements and information contained in this new release constitute “forward-looking statements”, and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). These statements appear in a number of places in this news release and include statements regarding our intent, or the beliefs or current expectations of our officers and directors, including the U.S. Department of Commerce’s determination imposing antidumping and countervailing duties on certain Chinese graphite imports; that if affirmed, the duties would apply for a minimum period of five years and are separate from, and additive to, other existing U.S. tariff measures; the Company is progressing scale up its facility for a planned 40,000 metric tonne per annum integrated mining and processing operation designed to supply close to 50% of U.S. demand. When used in this news release words such as “to be”, “believe”, “targeted”, “could”, “will”, “planned”, “expected”, “potential”, and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and/or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements since the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to vary materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements, including risks relating to cost increases for capital and operating costs; risks of shortages and fluctuating costs of equipment or supplies; risks relating to fluctuations in the price of zinc and graphite; the inherently hazardous nature of mining-related activities; potential effects on our operations of environmental regulations in New York State; risks due to legal proceedings; and risks related to operation of mining projects generally; risks that the new antidumping and countervailing duties do not receive final affirmative determination by the ITC; and the risks, uncertainties and other factors identified in the Company's periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Such forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions, including assumptions made with regard to our forecasts and expected cash flows; our projected capital and operating costs; our expectations regarding mining and metallurgical recoveries; mine life and production rates; that laws or regulations impacting mining activities will remain consistent; our approved business plans; our mineral resource estimates and results of the preliminary economic assessment; our experience with regulators; political and social support of the mining industry in New York State; our experience and knowledge of the New York State mining industry and our expectations of economic conditions and the price of zinc and graphite; demand for graphite; exploration results; the ability to secure adequate financing (as needed); the Company maintaining its current strategy and objectives; and the Company’s ability to achieve its growth objectives. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable, based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect. Except as required by applicable law, we assume no obligation to update or to publicly announce the results of any change to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect actual results, future events or developments, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting the forward-looking statements. If we update any one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. You should not place undue importance on forward-looking statements and should not rely upon these statements as of any other date. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

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The Company announces the sale of 150,000 tonnes of high purity lithium fines at US$140/t upon warehouse delivery at the port of Vitoria. The agreement includes an option to sell an additional 350,000 tonnes at market prices.Sigma Lithium is pleased to report that the resumption of production cadence initiates client payments to the Company under the working capital revolver (of US$96 million) backed by 70,500 tonnes of high-grade lithium oxide concentrate to be supplied in 2026.São Paulo, Brazil--(Newsfile Corp. - February 13, 2026) - Sigma Lithium Corporation  (TSXV: SGML) (NASDAQ: SGML) (BVMF: S2GM34) ("Sigma Lithium" or "the Company"), a leading global lithium producer dedicated to powering the next generation of electric batteries with socially and environmentally sustainable lithium concentrate, announces the sale of 150,000 tonnes of high purity lithium fines with 1% of lithium oxide content ("Low Grade Product") at a net final price of US$140/t.

The same agreement gives the buyer an option to purchase an additional 350,000 tonnes of the Low Grade Product at market prices upon warehouse delivery at the port of Vitoria. The volume optionality ensures the flexibility to respond to robust market conditions for the Low Grade Product and customer requirements across the Company's portfolio.

The commercial success of Sigma Lithium's Low Grade Product can potentially generate the equivalent proceeds of sales of 70,000 tonnes of Sigma Lithium's high-grade lithium oxide concentrate ("High Grade Lithium Concentrate").

The sale of the Low Grade Product is the "sustainability reward" for the shareholders of the Company: the successful commercialization is made possible by the quality of the Low Grade Product, which is industrialized using the innovative lithium dense media separation technology of Sigma Lithium's Greentech Plant that preserves the chemical integrity of the lithium crystal structure.

As a result of the superior quality of the Low Grade Product, Sigma Lithium's clients achieved up to 60% recovery in re-processing, obtaining lithium concentrate with over 4% lithium oxide content (priced at approximately US$1,370/t currently on average by Shanghai Metals Market).

PRODUCTION-BACKED REVOLVER

The resumption of production cadence of the High Grade Lithium Concentrate triggers the commencement of pre-payments under the revolver facility of US$96 million, strengthening Sigma Lithium's near-term liquidity.

The unsecured binding agreement signed with a leading company in the battery materials supply chain, provides for the supply of 70,500 tonnes of High Grade Lithium Concentrate by Sigma Lithium during 2026. Under the terms, each prepayment's fixed installment of US$8 million occurs 30 days prior to production and delivery to the Port of Vitoria of an agreed upon quantity. The first prepayment was disbursed, as previously announced, on January 13th. . Each prepayment carries an interest of SOFR +1% for 30 days until final sale upon delivery to the Port of Vitoria.

The pricing of each sale is determined to match the prevailing spot market price for High Grade Lithium Concentrate, as per the major indexes, preserving full exposure to price upside and demonstrating a disciplined sales approach as lithium market fundamentals continue to improve.

Sigma Lithium's VP of Commercial Catarina Noci said: "This production-backed revolving agreement reflects our client's confidence in Sigma Lithium's ability to deliver consistent High Grade Lithium Concentrate volumes at scale. It builds on a relationship that has developed steadily over time and underscores our role in the lithium supply chain. It follows more than a year of commercial collaboration through our trading partners, during which we have supplied High Grade Lithium Concentrate to support the client's businesses. It speaks to the reliability and quality of our product, as well as to the strength of the partnership we have established.

Sigma Lithium's VP of Business Development Marina Bernardini said: "Our sequential sales of the Low Grade Product show how this material can generate recurring value, demonstrating its marketability. Continuous demand for the Low Grade Product has supported the creation of an additional revenue stream for the Company. This opportunity stems from both our large existing inventory of Low Grade Product available for reprocessing and the ongoing annual generation of approximately 300,000 tonnes of this material through our Greentech Plant's dry stacking technology. Our sustainability-centered relationships are mutually beneficial, as our clients generate additional value by concentrating our Low Grade Product into higher grade lithium material".

ABOUT SIGMA LITHIUM

Sigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ: SGML) (TSXV: SGML) (BVMF: S2GM34) ("Sigma Lithium" or "the Company"), is a leading global lithium producer dedicated to powering the next generation of electric batteries with socially and environmentally sustainable lithium oxide concentrate.

The Company operates one of the world's largest lithium production sites-the fifth-largest industrial-mineral complex for lithium oxide concentrate-at its Grota do Cirilo operation in Brazil. Sigma Lithium is at the forefront of environmental and social sustainability in the electric battery materials supply chain. The Company's Greentech Industrial Plant combines dry stacking, the reuse of 100% of water, zero use of toxic chemicals and the use of 100% renewable electricity. For more than two years Sigma Lithium has not experienced an accident with lost time.

Sigma Lithium currently has a nameplate capacity to produce 270,000 tonnes of lithium oxide concentrate on an annualized basis (approximately 38,000-40,000 tonnes of LCE) at its mine and state-of-the-art Greentech Industrial Plant. The Company has initiated the construction of a second plant to double its production capacity. For more information about Sigma Lithium, visit our website.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities legislation, including but not limited to statements relating to timing and costs related to the general business and operational outlook of the Company, the environmental footprint of tailings and positive ecosystem impact relating thereto, donation and upcycling of tailings, timing and quantities relating to tailings and Green Lithium, achievements and projections relating to the Zero Tailings strategy, achievement of ramp-up volumes, production estimates and the operational status of the Grota do Cirilo Project, and other forward-looking information. All statements that address future plans, activities, events, estimates, expectations or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur is forward-looking information, including statements regarding the potential development of mineral resources and mineral reserves which may or may not occur. Forward-looking information contained herein is based on certain assumptions regarding, among other things: general economic and political conditions; the stable and supportive legislative, regulatory and community environment in Brazil; demand for lithium, including that such demand is supported by growth in the electric vehicle market; the Company's market position and future financial and operating performance; the Company's estimates of mineral resources and mineral reserves, including whether mineral resources will ever be developed into mineral reserves; and the Company's ability to operate its mineral projects including that the Company will not experience any materials or equipment shortages, any labour or service provider outages or delays or any technical issues. Although management believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information inherently involves and is subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to that the market prices for lithium may not remain at current levels; and the market for electric vehicles and other large format batteries currently has limited market share and no assurances can be given for the rate at which this market will develop, if at all, which could affect the success of the Company and its ability to develop lithium operations. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. For more information on the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ from current expectations, please refer to the current annual information form of the Company and other public filings available under the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

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Self-Service Prescreen recognized for redefining lender marketing with industry-leading credit and property intelligence

COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Experian®, a global data and technology company, today announced it has been named a 2026 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage award winner for Experian Self-Service Prescreen, a powerful solution that enables lenders to rapidly launch and optimize credit-based marketing campaigns with greater speed, flexibility, and precision.

The HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage award honors the most innovative technology companies shaping the future of the mortgage industry. Experian was recognized for its Self-Service Prescreen solution, which empowers lenders to design, activate, and manage compliant prescreen campaigns in under 24 hours — dramatically reducing traditional campaign timelines and helping lenders engage high-intent borrowers more effectively.

“Experian Self-Service Prescreen was built to give lenders greater control, agility and confidence in how they identify and engage prospective borrowers,” said Susan Allen, Chief Product Officer for Experian Housing. “Being recognized by HousingWire is a testament to the impact this solution is having across the industry — helping lenders move faster, market smarter and connect with consumers more effectively while supporting the industry’s continued evolution toward more inclusive and forward-looking credit decisioning.”

Experian Self-Service Prescreen leverages Experian’s industry-leading consumer credit, loan, and property data through an intuitive, on-demand interface. Powered by Experian’s world-class data and predictive modeling ecosystem, the solution allows lenders to uncover high-intent borrowers using refreshed credit attributes, models, and property-level insights without the need for IT involvement or lengthy lead times. Experian Self-Service Prescreen has helped lenders achieve up to 5x higher conversion rates compared to static segmentation approaches.

“The 2026 Tech100 honorees represent the companies pushing housing forward in real, measurable ways,” said Sarah Wheeler, Editor-in-Chief at HousingWire. “They’re building technology that solves core industry challenges, from operational efficiency to better consumer experiences, and setting a higher standard for what innovation in housing truly looks like.”

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Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in talented people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 25,200 people across 33 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

The approval of the $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music comes after the companies offered concessions, and ends a lengthy investigation.

SummaryCompaniesTrump administration could pursue injunction, fines, for violating federal lawFDA referred Hims to DOJ for potential legal actionHims claims legality due to patient personalizationWASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - The Trump administration could take action including an injunction or fines against online telehealth company Hims for intending to sell a compounded version of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss pill, though its legal options may be curbed by Hims' quick retreat, attorneys and other experts told Reuters.

Hims and Hers Health (HIMS.N), opens new tab last week said it would offer a much cheaper $49 version of Novo Nordisk's (NOVOb.CO), opens new tab Wegovy weight-loss pill, before backing off the plan after the Food and Drug Administration said it would take steps against the company.

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The FDA has since referred Hims to the Department of Justice for potential legal violations, according to Department of Health and Human Services general counsel Mike Stuart.

The Justice Department could seek a court injunction or civil or criminal fines against Hims for violating the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act by marketing an unapproved drug, said three attorneys.

In response to questions about the agency's next legal steps, HHS pointed to Stuart's prior statements.

WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGMAKERS SCRAMBLE TO MEET SURGING DEMANDStuart told CNBC on Monday that the agency's actions were in part motivated by protecting the investment that pharmaceutical companies have made in pursuing traditional FDA approval, and in ensuring the products are safe.

“When you look at compounders versus the pharmaceutical industry generally, these compounders haven’t spent that inordinate amount of money making sure that they’re safe and effective," he said.

Hims did not respond to a request for comment.

Weight-loss drug manufacturers including Novo and rival Eli Lilly (LLY.N), opens new tab have scrambled to meet skyrocketing demand for their blockbuster products. Drugmakers have argued that some compounders, which mix drug ingredients to create customized pharmaceuticals, are illegally marketing unapproved copies of their products.

Compounded pharmaceuticals are legal in the U.S. under narrow provisions of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, meant to allow production of drugs during a shortage or when a patient requires personalization due to medical concerns.

Without those conditions, the FDA can take enforcement actions against drug compounders when they essentially sidestep the federal drug approval process by manufacturing products already available for commercial sale, three attorneys told Reuters.

Hims has argued its products are legal because they are tailored to patients' medical needs.

PERSONALIZED OR NOT?At question is whether Hims' products are sufficiently personalized to be allowable under federal law, which is difficult to ascertain due to a lack of public information about the company's manufacturing and prescription practices, said two attorneys with expertise in FDA regulations.

As a next enforcement step, the FDA could inspect Hims' records to evaluate whether their prescriptions are properly documented, alone or in coordination with state regulators that license compounding pharmacies, said Nathan Beaver, partner at Foley and Lardner.

Because Hims said on Saturday that it will no longer offer the compounded weight-loss pill, the Department of Justice could decide not to take action against the company after all, said James Boiani, an attorney at Epstein, Becker & Green, P.C.

"If Hims has already stepped back and is saying we’re not going to do this, it’s not clear there’s a case or controversy here," he said.

The administration could turn its attention to Hims' compounded injectable weight-loss drugs, which are also based on the active ingredient semaglutide found in Novo's Wegovy.

It would face a more complex case due to the varied dosages and inactive ingredients in injectables that compounders can more easily argue are permitted under the law, said James Shehan, chair of the FDA regulatory practice at Lowenstein Sandler and former general counsel for Novo Nordisk.

FDA, DOJ TO WORK TOGETHERTo pursue legal action, the FDA needs the assistance of the Justice Department because the agency lacks independent litigating authority, attorneys told Reuters.

The agencies typically work closely together, with the FDA's counsel's office providing interpretation of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act while the Justice Department leads litigation, Shehan said.

"If the FDA refers something, then Justice typically acts on it," Shehan said.

HHS sent warning letters last September to Novo, Hims and other companies warning them about misleading advertising. The FDA on February 5 told Novo that a television advertisement for its weight-loss pill misleadingly suggested that Wegovy offers an advancement or improvement over other GLP-1 drugs.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement published earlier today by Elkem ASA ("Elkem" or the "Company") regarding the entry into of an agreement (the "Share Purchase Agreement") to sell the majority of its Silicones division to Bluestar to be settled with all Elkem shares held by Bluestar through Bluestar Elkem International Co. Ltd. S.A. (collectively with its relevant affiliate(s), "Bluestar") (the "Contemplated Transaction").

An extraordinary general meeting of Elkem will be held on 9 March 2026 at 09:00 (CET) to, inter alia, vote on the approval of the Share Purchase Agreement and resolve the redemption of Bluestar's shares. The meeting will be held digitally on the Lumi AGM-platform (including live webcast from the meeting), and with utilisation of electronic voting for all attending shareholders. The full notice is attached, and all relevant documents can be found on www.elkem.com/investor/debt-and-share-information/annual-general-meeting/.

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Seoul, South Korea, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GRAVITY Co., Ltd. (NasdaqGM: GRVY) (“Gravity” or “Company”), a developer and publisher of online and mobile games based in South Korea, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and business updates.

Industry recognition honors S&P Global Ratings' role in enhancing credit insights across European private markets

, /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Ratings was named Ratings Provider of the Year at the 2026 Private Equity Wire European Awards ceremony, held on Thursday, 12 February at County Hall, London. The award recognises S&P Global Ratings' role in enhancing transparency and enabling decision-making across European private markets.

The Private Equity Wire European Awards recognize excellence and innovation across the European private equity industry. Winners are determined by votes from industry participants, including fund managers, institutional investors, and service providers across the region.

"As private equity and private credit markets continue to evolve with increasing complexity and participation from a broader range of investors, consistent and reliable credit analysis has never been more critical," said Lynn Maxwell, Chief Commercial Officer at S&P Global Ratings. "Whether it's a credit rating, a fund or NAV rating or esoteric asset-based lending, our credit analysts deliver high-quality, independent credit opinions that enable market participants to make decisions with conviction."

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S&P Global Ratings is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/ratings

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Shares in CelLBxHealth PLC (AIM:CLBX, OTCQB:ANPCF, FRA:DWV) rose 3% to 1.08p on Thursday after the company announced it would discontinue its United States Food and Drug Administration establishment licence and device listing for its Parsortix system.

The Guildford-based group, which provides circulating tumour cell intelligence tests and services to support cancer research and drug development, said the decision reflected its revised business model and customer usage patterns.

More than 97% of Parsortix platforms in the field are deployed for in-house translational research and assay development activities, where an active device listing provides no commercial benefit.

Streamlining these expenses will allow the AIM-listed company to reallocate resources to areas that directly support revenue growth, customer support and product development.

CelLBxHealth said it retains the flexibility to reinstate the device listing at any time through payment of the applicable annual fees should commercial opportunities make it advantageous to do so.

The change has no impact on the company's sales pipeline, market forecasts, customer support or ongoing partnerships.

Peter Collins, chief executive, said the decision was "a practical step that reflects how our customers are using the Parsortix platform today".

For a time, the stock market session on Thursday, February 12, appeared to have a strong start for Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) as figures from China revealed it was the only smartphone maker to grow in the country in January.

A deluge of adverse developments from earlier this week, however, soon compounded to turn the tide and led to the American technology giant suffering its worst day since April 2025 – in approximately 10 months – as AAPL shares crashed 5% from $275.50 to $261.73.

Apple stock extended its losses into the after-hours, albeit with diminished momentum, and is down a further 0.53% in the extended session to its February 13, press time price of $260.35.

There appear to be two critical reasons why AAPL erased its previous 2026 gains and flipped to being down more than 3% year-to-date (YTD). 

To begin with, the company is postponing its long-awaited artificial intelligence (AI) update for the Siri personal assistant, per a recent Bloomberg report.

The development is possibly particularly adverse for Apple as the company was notably late to the AI boom, having originally been more focused on the since-abandoned electric vehicle (EV) project.

Simultaneously, it is interesting since it showcased that despite doubts about artificial intelligence that have become evident when Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) wiped some $300 billion in a day on the revelation of how exposed it is to OpenAI, AI remains a critical element in most 2026 bull cases.

Apple stock plunges 5% in a day on news of FTC scrutiny The second development that led to AAPL stock’s worst day in about 10 months was regulatory in nature. Specifically, it was revealed on Wednesday, February 11, that Apple might have drawn the ire of the Trump administration.

Indeed, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson notified CEO Tim Cook that the agency is looking into the blue-chip technology firm’s terms of service and curation policies over allegations of censoring conservative voices and angles on Apple News.

So far, the Trump Administration and President Donald Trump himself have been rather litigious and somewhat successful with regard to various mostly media firms.

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HomeMarketsSilver prices fell from $85/oz to $74/oz after Russia reportedly offered to pivot back towards the dollarPublished: Feb. 13, 2026 at 4:36 a.m. ET

Despite losing a third of its value, silver is still showing a double digit gain in 2026 so far and almost 140% in the last twelve months. Photo: Getty ImagesSilver prices were beginning to bounce back on Friday, one day after after a report that Russia proposed to re-dollarize its economy punished the metal.

Volatility has been silver’s calling card in recent months but even by recent standards the last week has been a roller-coaster ride. Having touched $121 per ounce in late January, silver was sitting at $85 an ounce on Thursday before Bloomberg reported that the Kremlin had offered an economic package to the U.S. government in a bid to win its support in negotiations over Ukraine.

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For Immediate ReleasesChicago, IL – February 13, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include  Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL - Free Report) , Caterpillar Inc. (CAT - Free Report) , T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS - Free Report) and Onfolio Holdings, Inc. (ONFO - Free Report) .

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Today's Featured Research ReportsAlphabet‘s shares have outperformed the Zacks Internet - Services industry over the past six months (+53.1% vs. +45.7%). The company is benefiting from accelerated growth across AI infrastructure, Google Cloud and Search. Google Cloud ended the fourth quarter of 2025 with $240 billion in backlog, up 55% sequentially.

GOOGL has more than 325 million paid subscriptions across consumer services with strong adoption for Google One and YouTube Premium. Google Gemini now has over 750 million monthly active users and the company sold more than 8 million paid seats of Gemini enterprise in Q4. Search is benefiting from AI Overviews and AI Mode that has driven growth in overall queries.

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Shares of Caterpillar have outperformed the Zacks Manufacturing - Construction and Mining industry over the past six months (+88.8% vs. +87.2%). The company continues to post revenue growth, driven by higher volumes across all segments.

Caterpillar returned to earnings growth in the fourth quarter of 2025 (albeit a modest 0.4%) after five quarters of declines. This a notable achievement given the ongoing tariff headwinds. This is expected to persist into 2026, with management projecting a $2.6 billion impact.

A record backlog of $51.2 billion should support future sales. The Construction Industries segment stands to benefit from rising construction activity in the United States and globally, while Resource Industries will gain from steady commodity demand.

In Power & Energy, sustainability initiatives and data-center investments are driving demand. Caterpillar’s focus on building aftermarket parts and service-related revenues (which generate high margins) will aid growth.

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T-Mobile’s shares have underperformed the Zacks Wireless National industry over the past six months (-16.2% vs. -2.7%). The company is affected by growing competition in a highly competitive and saturated U.S. wireless market. Fierce competition with a relatively fixed pool of customers is putting pressure on pricing. Its frequent acquisition strategy adds to integration risks.

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In the fourth quarter, the company added 2.4 million postpaid net customers while postpaid net account additions were 261,000. Backed by robust demand for its postpaid services, the company has presented a bullish outlook for fiscal 2026. A strong focus on efficient capital management is a positive.

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Shares of Onfolio have underperformed the Zacks Internet - Commerce industry over the past six months (-52.7% vs. -7.8%). This microcap company with a market capitalization of $2.5 million is witnessing persistent net losses, rising SG&A and limited evidence of sustainable profitability. Heavy amortization from acquisitions, rising debt and interest expenses, ongoing preferred equity dilution, and cash burn continue to pressure earnings quality and common shareholders.

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Ubisoft Entertainment said it would have enough cash to service upcoming debt maturities, reassuring investors as it overhauls its operations and gaming portfolio.

For Immediate ReleasesChicago, IL – February 13, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include  NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA - Free Report) , Intel Corp. (INTC - Free Report) , Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD - Free Report) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA - Free Report) .

Here are highlights from Friday’s Analyst Blog:Bitcoin vs. NVIDIA: Digital Gold or AI Giant for Long-Term Growth?For long-term investors, Bitcoin (BTC) remains a highly speculative and volatile asset facing significant selling pressure. In contrast, NVIDIA Corp.  stands out as a stronger long-term investment thanks to its solid fundamentals and promising growth prospects. Here’s why –

Bitcoin Sinks as Crypto Winter DeepensBitcoin’s price has been declining steadily for some time, ushering in what many are calling a crypto winter. After reaching an all-time high of $127,000 in October last year, the digital asset dropped below $90,000 in December and then slipped under $80,000 in January. Following its most recent slide, Bitcoin is now down 22.9% year to date, trading around $67,000.

So, what triggered the downfall? Obviously, Bitcoin entered a correction after record highs, as selling pressure intensified and profit-taking weighed on the price. At the same time, institutional participation declined as interest in the so-called digital gold cooled, contributing to broader pessimism across the crypto market. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw an outflow of $3 billion in January this year, following withdrawals of $7 billion in November and $2 billion in December last year.

Geopolitical tensions also pushed investors toward safe havens like gold and silver, while demand for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies softened, as they are generally viewed as riskier investments. Overall, sentiment toward cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, remains weak, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index firmly in the “extreme fear” territory.

NVIDIA Rides AI Boom as Revenues Soar on Easing Trade WoesNVIDIA is undoubtedly encountering stiff competition from rivals like Intel Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. as data center capital expenditure increases. Nevertheless, driven by the rapid rise of AI, NVIDIA continues to deliver impressive quarterly results. This sustained performance is largely due to the incessant demand for its cutting-edge chips, especially the latest Blackwell architecture, as well as the ever-increasing need for cloud-based graphics processing units (GPUs).

NVIDIA expects global data center spending to reach between $3 trillion and $4 trillion annually by 2030, creating a significant opportunity for the company to expand sales of its computing hardware. U.S.-China trade complications have also settled somewhat, which is a positive development for NVIDIA. Chinese officials have approved the sale of H200 AI chips to select customers, including ByteDance and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. The Trump administration has already granted approval for these chips to be shipped to China.

NVIDIA now anticipates fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 revenues of nearly $65 billion, plus or minus 2%, according to investor.nvidia.com. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the company’s revenues surged 62% year over year and 22% quarter over quarter to $57 billion.

Bitcoin or NVIDIA: Which Is the Better Long-Term Bet?After its peak, Bitcoin’s downfall has been fueled by profit-taking, reduced institutional interest, rising geopolitical tensions that pushed investors toward safer assets, and overall weak sentiment across the crypto market. For now, the market appears to be waiting for fresh catalysts to resume Bitcoin’s momentum. However, one thing is clear: it is a highly speculative asset, and it faces massive selling pressure during periods of negative investor sentiment, making it less suitable for a long-term investment.

On the other hand, NVIDIA is a proven stock that has delivered consistent returns despite geopolitical challenges and intense competition. NVIDIA remains strongly positioned for future growth fueled by rising demand for its chips and a continued increase in data center spending. NVIDIA’s net profit margin of 53% exceeds the industry's average of 50.1%, underscoring its strong growth and making it an attractive long-term buy (read more: NVIDIA vs. Palantir: One AI Stock is a Clear Buy Right Now).

NVIDIA, currently, has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) Rank stocks here.

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