Market Signal Briefing

Digital asset investment products extended their losing streak last week, yet Solana-linked funds moved against the broader tide. While global crypto products recorded $173 million in net outflows, Solana attracted $31 million in fresh capital. The divergence reflects selective investor positioning despite soft price action in $SOL. Market participants now weigh whether steady inflows can cushion a potential technical breakdown in the weeks ahead.

Regional Split Deepens as US Sees Heavy RedemptionsAccording to CoinShares, global crypto funds posted a fourth straight week of outflows. The four-week total now stands at $3.74 billion. The week opened with $575 million in inflows. However, sentiment reversed sharply as $853 million exited midweek amid price weakness. Consequently, total weekly flows turned negative.

Significantly, US-based products accounted for $403 million in outflows. In contrast, Europe and Canada reported net inflows. Germany led with $115 million, followed by Canada with $46.3 million. Switzerland added $36.8 million. This divergence suggests regional investors view current weakness differently.

Trading activity also slowed. Exchange-traded product volumes dropped to $27 billion from $63 billion the prior week. Moreover, weaker CPI data late in the week supported a modest $105 million rebound in flows.

Bitcoin faced the heaviest pressure, shedding $133 million in net outflows. Short Bitcoin products also recorded $15.4 million in outflows over two weeks. Historically, that pattern often appears near market bottoms. Ethereum lost $85.1 million, while Hyperliquid saw minor redemptions.

Solana Shows Resilience Despite Price PressureBesides Bitcoin and Ethereum weakness, selective altcoins drew demand. XRP led with $33.4 million in inflows. Solana followed closely with $31 million. Chainlink added $1.1 million. This rotation signals targeted accumulation rather than broad risk appetite.

However, Solana’s price remains under pressure. SOL trades at $84.17 after a 3.63% daily decline. The token holds a $47.86 billion market capitalization with strong liquidity.

Umair Crypto noted that SOL remains trapped between $77 and $90. The range has held for 11 days. Both liquidity zones have been swept, which confirms balance. Price now trades below the range’s point of control. Hence, short-term pressure tilts slightly downward.

Range Holds, But Downside Risk PersistsAdditionally, Umair Crypto suggested a rotation toward $81 or $82 remains possible. A marginal push toward $93 could occur if highs break again. However, $90 must flip into firm support to confirm strength. Without that shift, upside moves likely represent deviations.

Primary expectations favor continued consolidation. Moreover, if the range eventually breaks lower, analysts see $57 as a broader downside target. Until that expansion occurs, traders view SOL as range-bound rather than trending.

Bitcoin (BTC) derivatives saw a sharp spike in activity early on Monday, February 16, with the daily funding rates going up more than 140%.

In general terms, the jump implies that leveraged traders aggressively expanded their bullish exposure as perpetual futures were trading at a notable premium to the spot market. Long-position holders are paying increasingly high fees to maintain their bets that Bitcoin is going to rebound.

BTC derivatives overview. Source: CryptoQuant At the same time, BTC open interest remained largely flat, losing only 0.08%, signaling that the funding spike was not accompanied by a meaningful influx of fresh capital. 

Simply put, the surge likely reflects a repositioning of existing traders rather than a wave of new participants entering the market.

Does Bitcoin have short-term momentum? When funding rates jump up without a corresponding increase in open interest, it’s usually the case that the current traders are becoming more confident in the asset, not that the market itself is expanding. 

This can still support short-term upside momentum, however, especially if spot demand begins to follow. Still, it also increases the risk of a long squeeze. Namely, if Bitcoin fails the bulls and does not in fact rebound, overleveraged long positions could be forced to unwind rapidly as the price falls. 

As can be expected, such liquidations tend to amplify downside volatility, creating cascading sell pressure in a compressed timeframe.

Bitcoin price still down While a number of traders might be optimistic, Bitcoin prices have slipped around 1% on the daily chart to roughly $68,520 at press time. 

Daily BTC price. Source: Finbold At first glance, the divergence between rising funding rates and a softening spot price appears illogical. However, the explosion in funding rates only suggests that traders are expecting a bounce, one that is yet to materialize on the charts. 

Indeed, as mentioned, unless buyers step up their game and make a decisive push, elevated leverage could leave the market vulnerable to a sharper corrective move. The derivatives market alone reflects growing optimism, while the spot price action itself is yet to confirm a sustained shift in momentum.

Featured image via Shutterstock

HomeEarnings AnalysisConsumer 

SummaryThe Cheesecake Factory remains a 'hold' as value menu initiatives failed to boost traffic or comps meaningfully.CAKE's late entry into value offerings and upscale positioning limited its ability to recapture price-sensitive traffic amid macro headwinds.Growth hinges on scaling Flower Child and North Italia, but North Italia faces macro-driven sales softness and scaling risks.FY 2026 guidance implies 4-5% revenue growth, 26 new openings, and limited upside with a price target midpoint of $63. Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision via Getty Images

The last time I checked Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) was a year ago, and I told you that this full-service restaurant chain was fully priced after strong results in FY 2024.

A whole year has

Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.

Alphabet NASDAQ: GOOGL has been one of the strongest performers among mega-cap technology peers over the past year, climbing more than 68% heading into the Feb. 12 session. That strength has been fueled by AI leadership, consistent earnings beats, and accelerating growth across cloud and advertising.

Yet despite its fundamental dominance, the stock has slipped into negative territory year-to-date, down over 8% over the past month amid broader tech weakness. The question now facing investors is simple: Does this pullback represent early signs of fatigue, or a potential long-term buying opportunity?

Get Alphabet alerts:

Alphabet Pulls Back Following Impressive Earnings Alphabet’s latest quarterly results did little to justify the recent weakness. The company exceeded both earnings and revenue expectations. Earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.82 versus consensus estimates near $2.63, while revenue reached $113.83 billion, topping forecasts.

Alphabet Today

$305.72 -3.28 (-1.06%)

As of 02/13/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.

52-Week Range$140.53▼

$349.00Dividend Yield0.27%

P/E Ratio28.28

Price Target$361.64

For the full year, Alphabet reported $402.8 billion in revenue and $10.81 in EPS, marking 17% year-over-year growth. The results highlighted the company’s ability to scale profitably even while investing heavily in AI and infrastructure.

Google Cloud once again stood out. Fourth-quarter cloud revenue surged 48% year-over-year (YOY) to $17.66 billion, pushing the business beyond a $70 billion annualized run rate.

Perhaps more importantly, the backlog expanded 55% quarter over quarter to $240 billion, reflecting strengthening enterprise demand. 

Search revenue climbed 17% YOY, easing concerns that generative AI would materially disrupt Google’s core business. YouTube generated over $60 billion in 2025 revenue from ads and subscriptions combined, while Alphabet now counts 325 million paid consumer subscriptions across its ecosystem.

On the AI front, Gemini has surpassed 750 million monthly active users, with more than 10 billion tokens processed per minute via API usage, evidence of rapidly expanding enterprise and developer adoption.

The Selloff: CapEx Concerns or Broader Tech Weakness? Following earnings, shares initially dropped on news that Alphabet expects capital expenditures (CapEx) between $175 billion and $185 billion in 2026. Management clarified that the increased spending will primarily support AI compute capacity, expand cloud infrastructure, and enhance user experiences across its platforms. In reality, competing at scale in AI requires sustained investment, and Alphabet appears willing to lean in aggressively.

However, the recent pullback seems less about CapEx itself and more about broader weakness in software and large-cap tech. As high-multiple growth stocks rotate lower, even fundamentally strong names have been caught in the downdraft.

Yet Alphabet’s leadership position remains intact.

AI Momentum and Waymo Expansion Continue Beyond earnings, innovation continues to accelerate. Alphabet recently rolled out upgrades to its Gemini Deep Think model, enhancing performance in math and scientific reasoning. The model integrates Google Search to reduce inaccuracies and assist researchers in practical applications, another step toward AI utility at scale.

Meanwhile, Waymo is expanding its autonomous driving footprint. The company has begun offering rides powered by its sixth-generation autonomous system and plans to expand service into 20 additional cities, including Tokyo and London.

And overall analyst sentiment is reflecting the resounding fundamental dominance. Alphabet maintains a Moderate Buy rating, with a consensus price target implying roughly 18% upside, the highest consensus target on record.

Is GOOGL Approaching Value Territory? From a technical perspective, shares are approaching a key support zone near $300, with secondary support closer to $280. A successful hold at either level would likely define a higher low within the broader uptrend.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Price Chart for Monday, February, 16, 2026

Valuation tells a similar story. Compared to its Magnificent Seven peers, Alphabet’s trailing and forward multiples sit near the middle of the pack. While the stock currently trades slightly above its three-year average P/E, a pullback to the $280–$300 range would bring valuation closer to historical norms, potentially tipping the risk-reward balance in favor of long-term buyers.

In short, the fundamentals remain strong, AI leadership continues to expand, and capital investment reflects ambition rather than weakness. If broader tech pressure persists, Alphabet’s pullback may prove less like a warning and more like an opportunity.

Should You Invest $1,000 in Alphabet Right Now?Before you consider Alphabet, you'll want to hear this.

MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified the five stocks that top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and Alphabet wasn't on the list.

While Alphabet currently has a Moderate Buy rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys.

View The Five Stocks Here

Click the link to see MarketBeat's list of seven best retirement stocks and why they should be in your portfolio.

Get This Free Report

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In agilon health To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in agilon health between February 26, 2025 and August 4, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

[You may also click here for additional information]

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 16, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against agilon health, inc. ("agilon" or the "Company") (NYSE: AGL) and reminds investors of the March 2, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) Defendants recklessly issued guidance for 2025 that they knew or should have known was not going to be achieved, given material industry headwinds of which they were aware; (2) Defendants materially overstated the immediate positive financial impact from "strategic actions" taken by agilon to reduce risk; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about agilon's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading at all times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

On August 4, 2025, agilon health issued a press release entitled "agilon health Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results." Commenting on the results, agilon health's Executive Chair stated that "as we progressed through this transition year, it's become clear that the industry headwinds are more acute than previously expected[.]" Further, the release announced that the company was "suspending its previously issued full-year 2025 financial guidance and related assumptions."

On this news, agilon health's stock fell 51.5% on August 5, 2025.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding agilon health's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the agilon health class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/AGL or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, on X, or on Facebook.

Attorney Advertising. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP (www.faruqilaw.com). Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your particular case. All communications will be treated in a confidential manner.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/283887

Source: Faruqi & Faruqi LLP

Ready to Announce with Confidence? Send us a message and a member of our TMX Newsfile team will contact you to discuss your needs.

Contact Us

Scan QR code to install app

Important DisclaimersFXEmpire is owned and operated by Empire Media Network LTD., Company Registration Number 514641786, registered at 7 Jabotinsky Road, Ramat Gan 5252007, Israel. The content provided on this website includes general news and publications, our personal analysis and opinions, and materials provided by third parties. This content is intended for educational and research purposes only. It does not constitute, and should not be interpreted as, a recommendation or advice to take any action, including making any investment or purchasing any product. Before making any financial decision, you should conduct your own due diligence, exercise your own discretion, and consult with competent advisors. The content on this website is not personally directed to you, and we do not take into account your individual financial situation or needs. The information contained on this website is not necessarily provided in real time, nor is it guaranteed to be accurate. Prices displayed may be provided by market makers and not by exchanges. Any trading or other financial decision you make is entirely your own responsibility, and you must not rely solely on any information provided through the website. FXEmpire does not provide any warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information contained on the website and shall bear no responsibility for any trading losses you may incur as a result of using such information. The website may include advertisements and other promotional content. FXEmpire may receive compensation from third parties in connection with such content. FXEmpire does not endorse, recommend, or assume responsibility for the use of any third-party services or websites. Empire Media Network LTD., its employees, officers, subsidiaries, and affiliates shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from your use of the website or reliance on the information provided herein.Risk DisclaimersThis website contains information about cryptocurrencies, contracts for difference (CFDs), and other financial instruments, as well as about brokers, exchanges, and other entities trading in such instruments. Both cryptocurrencies and CFDs are complex instruments and involve a high risk of losing money. You should carefully consider whether you understand how these instruments work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. FX Empire encourages you to conduct your own research before making any investment decision and to avoid investing in any financial instrument unless you fully understand how it works and the risks involved.

Represents 58% Premium to ZIM's Prior-Day Closing Stock Price and 126% Premium to ZIM's Unaffected Stock Price

Combined Company Will Increase its Service Offerings to Customers Through an Expanded Global Network on Key Transpacific, Intra Asia, Atlantic, Latin America and East Mediterranean Trades

FIMI Opportunity Funds Will Form "New ZIM" with 16 Vessels Securely Serving Main Global Trade Routes into Israel

"New ZIM" Will Receive Commercial Support from Hapag-Lloyd and Will Have Access to Gemini Network

Transaction Expected to Close by Late 2026

, /PRNewswire/ -- ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM) ("ZIM" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into a merger agreement, under which Hapag-Lloyd will acquire ZIM for $35.00 per share in cash. The total transaction represents an equity value of approximately $4.2 billion, and the price per share of $35.00 represents a 58% premium to ZIM's stock price on February 13, 2026, a 90% premium to ZIM's 90-day WVAP and a 126% premium to ZIM's unaffected stock price of $15.50 on August 8, 2025 prior to market speculation.

Strategic Benefits

The combination of the two carriers further strengthens ZIM's global market position and secures Hapag-Lloyd's status as the fifth-largest container shipping company worldwide. The transaction creates compelling benefits for ZIM stakeholders, including:

Significant premium cash value for shareholders Enhanced capabilities with a large, modern fleet of over 400 vessels, capacity exceeding 3 million TEU, and an annual cargo volume of more than 18 million TEU in 2027 Greater customer offerings via an expanded global network on Transpacific, Intra Asia, Atlantic, Latin America and East Mediterranean trades, complemented by Hapag-Lloyd's participation in the Gemini network Shared commitment to long-term customer relationships underpinned by dependable, high-quality service FIMI's newly formed Israeli liner company, "New ZIM", with a fleet of 16 vessels and a focus on directly connecting Israel to major ports in the EU, US, Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea will have access to Hapag-Lloyd's Gemini network Partnership with FIMI to assume Special State Share obligations with clear objective to provide continued secure liner shipping service to Israel "New ZIM" will have commercial support from Hapag-Lloyd Hapag-Lloyd expressed its intention to maintain a significant business presence in Israel, providing for long-term employment of ZIM employees "I am incredibly proud of the strategic transformation we have executed at ZIM over recent years, which has generated exceptional value for our shareholders," said Eli Glickman, ZIM's President and CEO. "Since I joined the Company in 2017, ZIM has progressed from a position of negative equity to become an industry leader with strong financial and operational performance. Since our IPO in January 2021, we have distributed an extraordinary $5.7 billion in dividends to shareholders. Upon completion of this transaction, total capital returned will be approximately $10 billion, representing more than five times the Company's initial market value five years ago, or approximately 45 times the capital raised at the IPO."

Glickman added, "The professionalism and dedication of the ZIM team have been fundamental to this success. Notable milestones in our journey include the modernization of our fleet, which has grown to include 46 new containerships, ranging from 5,300 TEU to 15,000 TEU, and is well suited for our commercial strategy; early adoption of LNG technology—currently accounting for approximately 40% of our operated capacity and providing a meaningful commercial differentiation; strategic utilization of cash reserves for vessels acquisition to strengthen our core capacity and over $1 billion invested since 2021 in renewing our fleet of equipment; timely expansion of our car carrier activity and strategic agreements with Shell to secure LNG supply. Importantly, we have also advanced digital solutions, data analytics, business intelligence (BI), and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance operational and commercial excellence. As innovators in this area, we have continually led the industry by developing and implementing cutting-edge technologies that set new standards for efficiency and customer experience."

Glickman concluded, "Our agility and proactive decision-making have enabled us to implement critical strategies that position ZIM as a market leader in container shipping, with industry-leading EBIT margins and making ZIM a compelling acquisition target."

"Today's announcement is the culmination of a thorough strategic review carried out by ZIM's Board of Directors," added Yair Seroussi, Chairman of ZIM's Board of Directors. "We believe this represents the most prudent and beneficial transaction for all ZIM stakeholders. The decision to enter into a transaction with Hapag-Lloyd reflects our commitment to maximizing value for shareholders through a competitive bidding process, while ensuring the best possible outcome for the Company, our employees and the State of Israel. We are confident this is a compelling transaction for shareholders that further advances the tremendous value creation track record that we have established, returning to shareholders approximately $10 billion since our IPO. This significant value was achieved through consistent operational improvements, disciplined and smart fleet renewal decisions, strong management and effective Board engagement, and the dedication of our world-class employee base."

"New ZIM" to Serve Main Global Trade Routes into Israel and Fulfill Special State Share Obligations

In connection with the transaction, Hapag-Lloyd has entered into a binding memorandum of understanding with FIMI, under which the Special State Share held by the State of Israel in ZIM is intended to be transferred to a newly created subsidiary of FIMI, subject to approval by the State of Israel. FIMI, headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, is the country's largest and leading private equity fund with more than $11 billion in assets under management and one of the largest private employers in the country. FIMI will create a new container-network operator and liner-service provider, "New ZIM", with owned tonnage, incorporated in Israel. The new business, operating under the ZIM trademark, will be owned and run by FIMI, supported by a long-term strategic partnership with Hapag-Lloyd, which includes commercial support for the initial period to allow structured commencement of operations.

In addition to providing support to "New ZIM", Hapag-Lloyd expressed its intention to maintain a long-term presence in Israel and to retain ZIM employees.

Transaction Approvals and Closing Conditions

The transaction has been unanimously approved by ZIM Board of Directors and is expected to close by late 2026, subject to approval by ZIM shareholders and upon satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including approvals by regulatory authorities and the State of Israel pursuant to the requirements of the Special State Share. Until the closing of the transaction, Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM will remain separate independent companies and will continue to maintain "business as usual".

Evercore is serving as financial advisor to ZIM and rendered a fairness opinion to the ZIM Board, Meitar Law Offices and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP are serving as legal counsel to ZIM, Barclays rendered a second fairness opinion to the ZIM Board, and IGB Group is serving as strategic communications advisor to ZIM.

About ZIM

Founded in Israel in 1945, ZIM is a leading global container liner shipping company with established operations in more than 90 countries serving approximately 33,000 customers in over 300 ports worldwide. ZIM leverages digital strategies and a commitment to ESG values to provide customers with innovative seaborne transportation and logistics services and exceptional customer experience. ZIM's differentiated global-niche strategy, based on agile fleet management and deployment, covers major trade routes with a focus on select markets. Additional information about ZIM is available at www.ZIM.com.

Additional Information and Where to Find it

In connection with the proposed transaction, the Company intends to submit relevant materials to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and other governmental or regulatory authorities, including a proxy statement and form of proxy card. INVESTORS ARE URGED TO READ THESE MATERIALS CAREFULLY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ZIM AND THE TRANSACTION. The proxy statement, proxy card and certain other relevant materials (when they become available) and any other documents submitted by the Company to the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. Investors are urged to read the proxy statement and the other relevant materials carefully when they become available before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the transaction.

Forward-Looking Statements

The above information contains, or may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements (as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). These forward-looking statements may include but are not limited to statements about the expected completion of the proposed transaction and the timing thereof, the satisfaction or waiver of any conditions to the proposed transaction, anticipated benefits, growth opportunities, intent, results and other events relating to the proposed transaction. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential" or "continue," the negative of these terms and other comparable terminology, but are not the only way these statements are identified. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company. These statements are only predictions based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events or results. There are many factors that could cause the Company's actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements or matters relating to the proposed transaction to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including without limitation: (1) the parties may fail to satisfy any of the conditions to the closing of the proposed transaction, including the potential failure to obtain approval by the Company's shareholders or applicable regulatory authorities; (2) the Company may incur unexpected costs, liabilities or delays relating to the proposed transaction; (3) the Company's business may suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed transaction and diversion of management attention on transaction related matters; (4) the Company may become subject to legal proceedings related to the proposed transaction, and the outcomes thereof; (5) the Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business and/or competitive factors; (6) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the proposed transaction; (7) difficulties in recognizing benefits of the proposed transaction; (8) the proposed transaction may disrupt current plans and operations and raise difficulties for employee retention; (9) impact of the proposed transaction on the Company's business relationships; (10) other risks relating to the proposed transaction, including the risk that the proposed transaction will not be completed within the expected time period or at all, and that its termination under certain conditions could result in the Company's requirement to pay a termination fee; and (11) the factors, risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC, including under the caption "Risk Factors" in its 2024 Annual Report filed with the SEC on March 12, 2025. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and other than as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Relations:
Elana Holzman
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
+972-4-865-2300
[email protected] 

Leon Berman
IGB Group
212-477-8438
[email protected] 

Media:
Avner Shats
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.
+972-4-865-2520
[email protected] 

Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1933864/ZIM_Logo.jpg

SOURCE ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises CoreWeave, Inc., (“CoreWeave” or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CRWV) investors of a class action on behalf of investors that bought securities between March 28, 2025 and December 15, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). CoreWeave investors have until March 13, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. Portnoy, by phone 844-767-8529 or email: [email protected], to discuss their legal rights, or join the case via https://portnoylaw.com/coreweave-inc. The Portnoy Law Firm can provide a complimentary case evaluation and discuss investors’ options for pursuing claims to recover their losses.

CoreWeave purports to be an AI cloud computing company. On March 10, 2025, less than three weeks before CoreWeave conducted its initial public offering (“IPO”), CoreWeave announced a deal worth up to $11.9 billion to deliver AI infrastructure to OpenAI, a leading AI company, the complaint alleges.  And on July 7, 2025, CoreWeave allegedly announced a definitive agreement to acquire Core Scientific, Inc., one of the largest owners and operators of digital infrastructure for high performance computing in North America, in an all-stock transaction.

The CoreWeave class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) defendants had overstated CoreWeave’s ability to meet customer demand for its service; (ii) defendants materially understated the scope and severity of the risk that CoreWeave’s reliance on a single third-party data center supplier presented for CoreWeave’s ability to meet customer demand for its services; and (iii) the foregoing was reasonably likely to have a material negative impact on CoreWeave’s revenue.

The CoreWeave class action lawsuit alleges that on October 30, 2025 Core Scientific announced it had not received enough shareholder votes to approve its merger agreement with CoreWeave and, as a result, terminated the merger agreement.  On this news, the price of CoreWeave shares fell by more than 6%, the complaint alleges.

Then, the CoreWeave shareholder class action alleges that on November 10, 2025, CoreWeave announced lowered revenue guidance for 2025, citing “delays related to a third-party data center developer who is behind schedule.”  Subsequently, on November 11, 2025 during an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street,” after host Jim Cramer challenged the initial characterization of the delays at issue, CoreWeave’s CEO, defendant Michael Intrator, conceded that the delays implicated not just one data center, but a single data center provider – i.e., that more than one data center owned by the same provider was potentially affected, the complaint alleges.  On this news, the price of CoreWeave’s shares fell more than 16%.

Finally, on December 15, 2025, the CoreWeave investor class action lawsuit alleges that The Wall Street Journal published an article reporting new information concerning the data center provider delays, revealing that the scope and severity of data center delivery issues were greater than defendants acknowledged.  Specifically, the article allegedly revealed that weather-related delays would push back the completion date of a Denton, Texas data center cluster intended for OpenAI by several months, that other data centers would be delayed due to revised design plans, that Core Scientific was CoreWeave’s building partner behind the delayed data centers, and that Core Scientific began flagging these delays nine months before CoreWeave announced lowered revenue guidance in November 2025.  On this news, the price of CoreWeave shares fell an additional 3.4%, the complaint alleges.

The Portnoy Law Firm represents investors in pursuing claims caused by corporate wrongdoing. The Firm’s founding partner has recovered over $5.5 billion for aggrieved investors. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

Lesley F. Portnoy, Esq.
Admitted CA, NY and TX Bar
[email protected]
310-692-8883
www.portnoylaw.com

Attorney Advertising

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Ardent To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Ardent between July 18, 2024 and November 12, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

[You may also click here for additional information]

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 16, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Ardent Health, Inc. ("Ardent" or the "Company") (NYSE: ARDT) and reminds investors of the March 9, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose information regarding Ardent Health's accounts receivable. During the Class Period, Defendants publicly reported the Company's accounts receivable on a quarterly basis. In addition, Defendants represented that the Company maintained professional malpractice liability insurance in amounts "sufficient to cover claims arising out of its operations."

On November 12, 2025, Ardent announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. The Company revealed a $43 million reduction in its revenue due to accounting changes, and a $54 million increase in professional liability reserves.

On this news, Ardent's stock price fell $4.75 per share, or 33.81%, to close at $9.30 per share on November 13, 2025.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Ardent's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Ardent Health class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/ARDT or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, on X, or on Facebook.

Attorney Advertising. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP (www.faruqilaw.com). Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your particular case. All communications will be treated in a confidential manner.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/283888

Source: Faruqi & Faruqi LLP

Ready to Announce with Confidence? Send us a message and a member of our TMX Newsfile team will contact you to discuss your needs.

Contact Us

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) investors that a class action has been filed on behalf of investors. BBBY investors that lost money on their investment are encouraged to contact Lesley Portnoy, Esq.

Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. Portnoy, by phone 844-767-8529 or email: [email protected], to discuss their legal rights, or click here to join the case via www.portnoylaw.com. The Portnoy Law Firm can provide a complimentary case evaluation and discuss investors’ options for pursuing claims to recover their losses.

According to the complaint, defendant Ryan Cohen has a history of employing pump and dump schemes to ignite meme stocks to jaw-dropping heights. In March 2022, Cohen's corporation, RC Ventures LLC, bought a nearly 10% stake in BBBY. Thereafter, BBBY gave Cohen three board seats. For four months, BBBY stock climbed from its lowest price of $4.38 per share on July 1, 2022, to $30.00 per share on August 17, 2022.

On August 16, 2022, Cohen filed a Schedule 13D with the SEC indicating he beneficially owned 9,450,100 shares – approximately 11.8% of the shares outstanding – of BBBY. However, the Schedule 13D filing was materially false and constitutes a false written filing because Cohen sold most of the 9,450,100 shares when the filing was submitted and intended to create a buying frenzy of BBBY stocks so he could finish selling his shares at an artificially inflated price. Cohen also filed Form 144 on paper providing notice of his intent to sell up to all his shares and additional call options. This filing was not disclosed to the public until the market closed the next day, August 17, 2022, at 5:07 pm, when Cohen finished dumping his BBBY shares. Right after the disclosure of the filing, BBBY shares tumbled after hours from a record high $30.00 per share to around $22.5 per share.

On August 18, 2022, Cohen reported he had sold all his shares as of August 16, 2022. On this news, BBBY sock fell 45%. Over the next several days, the stock fell from its August 17 high to close at $8.78 per share on August 23, 2022. The Company lost more than $800 million in market capitalization while insiders profited at least $110 million from their sales on August 16 & 17.

Please visit our website to review more information and submit your transaction information.

The Portnoy Law Firm represents investors in pursuing claims against caused by corporate wrongdoing. The Firm’s founding partner has recovered over $5.5 billion for aggrieved investors. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

Lesley F. Portnoy, Esq.
Admitted CA and NY Bar
[email protected] 
310-692-8883
www.portnoylaw.com
Attorney Advertising

With the world of exchange traded funds, investors have plentiful options to choose from not only in terms of the vast number of products available in the market (more than 10,000) but the number of ETF providers as well.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA AND VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 16, 2026 / Sarama Resources Ltd. ("Sarama" or the "Company") (ASX:SRR)(TSXV:SWA) is pleased to announce it has appointed Davidson & Company LLP ("Davidson & Co") as Sarama's audit firm, effective 13 February 2026.

Davidson & Co was appointed following the receipt by Sarama of the resignation of HLB Mann Judd, effective 10 February 2026. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors accepted the resignation of HLB Mann Judd and recommended the appointment of Davidson & Co. The Board of Directors of Sarama, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, appointed Davidson & Co as the new auditor until the next Annual General Meeting of Sarama.

Sarama sent a Notice of Change of Auditor (the "Notice") to HLB Mann Judd and to Davidson & Co and has received a letter from each, addressed to the securities commissions in each jurisdiction where Sarama is reporting, stating that they agree with the information contained in the Notice. The Notice and letters (the "Change of Auditor Package") have been reviewed and approved by Sarama's Audit Committee and the Board of Directors.

The Change of Auditor Package is available under Sarama's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

This announcement was authorised for release to the ASX by the Board of Sarama Resources Ltd.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

For further information, please contact:

Andrew Dinning
Sarama Resources Ltd
e: [email protected]
t: +61 8 9363 7600

SOURCE: Sarama Resources Ltd.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Picard Medical To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Picard Medical between September 2, 2025 and October 31, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

[You may also click here for additional information]

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 16, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Picard Medical, Inc. ("Picard" or the "Company") (NYSE American: PMI) and reminds investors of the April 13, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) that Picard was the subject of a fraudulent stock promotion scheme involving social media-based misinformation and impersonated financial professionals; (2) that insiders and/or affiliates used offshore or nominee accounts to facilitate the coordinated dumping of shares during a price inflation campaign; and (3) that Picard's public statements and risk disclosures omitted any mention of the false rumors and artificial trading activity driving the stock price.

On October 24, 2025, Picard Medical, Inc. (NYSE: PMI) shares closed at $5.31, a steep decline from the prior trading session's close of $13.20 on October 23, 2025. This represents a drop of $7.89 per share, or approximately a 59.8% decrease in value in a single session, marking one of the most significant one-day declines since the company's recent IPO.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Picard Medical's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Picard Medical class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/PMI or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, on X, or on Facebook.

Attorney Advertising. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP (www.faruqilaw.com). Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your particular case. All communications will be treated in a confidential manner.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/283903

Source: Faruqi & Faruqi LLP

Ready to Announce with Confidence? Send us a message and a member of our TMX Newsfile team will contact you to discuss your needs.

Contact Us

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc., (“Endeavor” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EDR) investors off a class action on behalf of investors that bought securities between January 15, 2025 and March 24, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Endeavor investors have until March 18, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. Portnoy, by phone 844-767-8529 or email: [email protected], to discuss their legal rights, or join the case via https://portnoylaw.com/endeavor-group-holdings-inc. The Portnoy Law Firm can provide a complimentary case evaluation and discuss investors’ options for pursuing claims to recover their losses.

Endeavor Group is a global sports and entertainment conglomerate. The Endeavor Group class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period orchestrated a unified scheme to depress minority bargaining power and the value realizable by the unaffiliated public shareholders, while insiders captured future upside through rollovers and separate benefits.  Defendants allegedly orchestrated this scheme by, among other things: (i) rejecting a “majority of the minority” vote on the merger and closing by controller written consent; (ii) locking-in a $27.50 cash-out merger consideration without any collar or contingent value right and offering only a de minimis dividend to shareholders that they shared with themselves; and (iii) disseminating a misleading Information Statement on January 15, 2025 that spoke in present tense about “fairness” and “best interests” to unaffiliated shareholders while relying on Centerview Partners, LLC’s fairness opinion with analysis frozen “as of” March 2024 and omitting material contemporaneous information needed to render those assertions not misleading.

The Portnoy Law Firm represents investors in pursuing claims caused by corporate wrongdoing. The Firm’s founding partner has recovered over $5.5 billion for aggrieved investors. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

Lesley F. Portnoy, Esq.
Admitted CA, NY and TX Bar
[email protected]
310-692-8883
www.portnoylaw.com

Attorney Advertising

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Ultragenyx To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Ultragenyx between August 3, 2023 and December 26, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

[You may also click here for additional information]

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 16, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc ("Ultragenyx" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: RARE) and reminds investors of the April 6, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (i) defendants created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to the effects of setrusumab on patients with variable types of Osteogenesis Imperfecta ("OI"), while also minimizing risk that patients in Ultragenyx' Phase III Orbit study would fail to achieve a statistically significant reduction in annualized fracture rate ("AFR"), such that the second interim analysis could be performed and presented to the investing public; and (ii) in truth, Ultragenyx' optimism in the Phase III Orbit study's results and interim analysis benchmark were misplaced because Ultragenyx failed to convey the risk associated with basing such threshold figures on Phase II results that had no placebo control group for appropriate comparison and thus had not ruled out that the reduction in AFR from that study could merely be triggered by an increased standard of care and the placebo effect of being provided a novel treatment.

On July 9, 2025, Ultragenyx revealed that the Phase III Orbit study failed to achieve statistical significance for the second interim analysis and that Phase III Orbit and Cosmic studies would now be "progressing toward final analysis."

On this news, the price of Ultragenyx stock fell more than 25%, according to the complaint.

Then, on December 29, 2025, Ultragenyx announced that both its Phase III Orbit and Cosmic Studies had not "achieved statistical significance against the primary endpoints of reduction in annualized clinical fracture rate compared to placebo or bisphosphonates, respectively." Ultragenyx allegedly attributed the study failure to a "low fracture rate in the placebo group" of Orbit and a trend that fell shy of statistical significance in Cosmic.

On this news, the price of Ultragenyx stock fell more than 42%, according to the complaint.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Ultragenyx's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/RARE or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, on X, or on Facebook.

Attorney Advertising. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP (www.faruqilaw.com). Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your particular case. All communications will be treated in a confidential manner.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/283912

Source: Faruqi & Faruqi LLP

Ready to Announce with Confidence? Send us a message and a member of our TMX Newsfile team will contact you to discuss your needs.

Contact Us

February 16, 2026 08:00 ET  | Source: Linkhome Holdings Inc

Irvine, California, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Linkhome Holdings Inc. (“Linkhome” or the “Company”), an AI-powered real estate and financial technology platform, today announced the launch of its Linkhome AI Agent, an intelligent assistant developed to streamline how users search for properties, evaluate opportunities, and navigate mortgage-related processes.

For many homebuyers, property search and financing often involve fragmented workflows, multiple platforms, and extensive documentation. Linkhome’s AI Agent is designed to help reduce these complexities by providing a conversational, AI-driven interface that assists users throughout key stages of the home buying journey.

The Linkhome AI Agent enables users to interact with property and financing-related information through natural language conversations. Current functionalities include:

AI-assisted property search based on user preferences Multilingual interaction to improve accessibility for diverse users AI-driven property insights and market context analysis Investment-oriented informational support Guidance for preparing commonly required mortgage information Linkhome expects to progressively expand the AI Agent’s capabilities as part of its ongoing platform development strategy, including features intended to support scheduling, transaction coordination, and additional user assistance tools.

“Buying a home and securing financing can be overwhelming, largely due to the amount of data, paperwork, and coordination involved,” said Bill Qin, Chief Executive Officer of Linkhome. “Our AI Agent is designed to handle many of these time-consuming and procedural tasks, helping users navigate the process more efficiently while improving transparency and overall user experience.”

By integrating artificial intelligence into a unified interface, Linkhome aims to simplify user interaction with traditionally complex real estate and mortgage workflows. The AI Agent is intended to assist users in organizing information, exploring scenarios, and completing preliminary steps associated with property and financing decisions.

Linkhome emphasizes that while the AI Agent may enhance efficiency and user experience, certain aspects of real estate transactions and mortgage decisions inherently require human judgment, professional expertise, and regulatory oversight. Licensed professionals remain central to final transaction and financing outcomes.

About Linkhome Holdings Inc.

Linkhome Holdings Inc. is an AI-powered real estate and financial technology company focused on improving how users search for properties, analyze market information, and access mortgage-related services. The Company’s platform integrates artificial intelligence technologies with real estate and financing workflows to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s technology, product capabilities, expected benefits, and business strategy. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties,including regulatory, market adoption, and technological development, and AI model performance risks, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law. Investors are encouraged to review the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for additional information regarding risk factors and other relevant disclosures.

Media Contact

Linkhome Media Relations
Dominique Gao
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 800-680-9158
Website: www.linkhome.com

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TTEC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEC), a leading global CX (customer experience) technology and services innovator for AI-enhanced CX, today announced the expansion and growing enterprise adoption of its AI-driven frontline performance ecosystem, anchored by TTEC RealSkill™ and TTEC Perform™.

Built to bridge the gap between AI investment and real business outcomes, the integrated ecosystem enables organizations to operationalize AI across the associate lifecycle—from onboarding and skill development to coaching and real-time performance execution.

Today, the solution supports 100+ enterprise clients and at least 25,000 frontline agents globally, helping organizations translate skills, behaviors, and data into sustained performance improvement at scale. Clients across industries have achieved measurable gains, including:

12% improvement in associate retention6–8% reduction in average handle time100% compliance accuracy within 60 days23% increase in Net Promoter Score10% lift in sales conversion rates
Unlike fragmented AI deployments limited to training or coaching, TTEC’s unified approach connects learning directly to frontline execution. By combining immersive AI-powered practice, performance intelligence, and closed-loop coaching, enterprises gain consistent, measurable impact across complex, high-volume CX environments.

“AI doesn’t change performance on its own — people do,” said Julie Stone, Group Vice President and Chief Learning Officer at TTEC. “What’s been missing in the market is a way to turn AI insights into everyday behaviors that drive results. When associates can practice in realistic environments, receive timely coaching, and see how their actions connect to business outcomes, that’s when transformation becomes real and repeatable.”

At the core of the ecosystem, TTEC RealSkill™ delivers immersive, AI-powered simulations that let associates practice real-world customer interactions in a safe, repeatable environment. TTEC Perform™ extends that foundation into daily operations, delivering AI-driven coaching, performance analytics, and automated root-cause analysis tied directly to business outcomes.

Together, the platforms apply a single, consistent skills and behavior framework from onboarding through ongoing performance optimization—eliminating silos between learning, coaching, and execution.

By tagging AI-powered simulations to the same skills used in live coaching, the ecosystem creates a continuous feedback loop between learning and on-the-job performance, giving leaders a unified, real-time view of frontline effectiveness.

Explore real client results powered by TTEC Perform™ and TTEC RealSkill™:

Insurance firm pumps up sales 10% with AI-enhanced TTEC PerformHealthcare payer bumps NPS 17% with data-driven, precision coachingTelecom boosts NPS 23% with data-driven precision coaching
About TTEC

TTEC (pronounced T-TEC) Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEC) is a leading global CX (customer experience) technology and services innovator for AI-enabled digital CX solutions. Serving iconic and disruptive brands, TTEC’s outcome-based solutions span the entire enterprise, touch every virtual interaction channel, and improve each step of the customer journey. Leveraging next-generation digital technology, the Company’s TTEC Digital business designs, builds, and operates omnichannel contact center technology, CRM, AI, and analytics solutions. The Company also delivers AI-enhanced customer engagement, customer acquisition and growth, tech support, back-office, and fraud prevention services. Founded in 1982, TTEC’s singular obsession with CX excellence has earned it leading client, customer, and employee satisfaction scores across the globe. The Company’s employees operate on six continents and bring technology and humanity together to deliver happy customers and differentiated business results. To learn more, visit https://www.ttec.com/.

Media Contact
Meredith Matthews
[email protected]

Stellantis to Announce Full Year 2025 Results on February 26 

AMSTERDAM, February 16, 2026 - Stellantis N.V. announced today that its Full Year 2025 Results will be released on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

A live audio webcast and conference call for Full Year 2025 Results will take place on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CET / 8:00 a.m. EST.

The related press release and presentation materials are expected to be posted under the Investors section of the Stellantis corporate website at approximately 8:00 a.m. CET / 2:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Details for accessing this presentation are available under the Investors section of the corporate website. For those unable to participate in the live session, a recorded replay will be accessible following the event.

# # #

About Stellantis

Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA / Euronext Milan: STLAM / Euronext Paris: STLAP) is a leading global automaker, dedicated to giving its customers the freedom to choose the way they move, embracing the latest technologies and creating value for all its stakeholders. Its unique portfolio of iconic and innovative brands includes Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com.

@StellantisStellantisStellantisStellantis For more information, contact:

Fernão SILVEIRA +31 6 43 25 43 41 – [email protected]

Nathalie ROUSSEL +33 6 87 77 41 82 – [email protected]

[email protected]
www.stellantis.com

  EN-20260216-Stellantis-FY-2025-Results-Media-Advisory

HomeMarketsU.S. & CanadaCommodities CornerCommodities CornerWhat’s unfolding is a maturing shale-oil system and Venezuela could be a key for the future of U.S. outputPublished: Feb. 16, 2026 at 8:07 a.m. ET

The U.S. shale boom is running out of steam, making Venezuela’s vast reserves look attractive to some U.S. oil companies. Photo: MarketWatch/Rystad ShaleWellCube, iStockphotoThe shale-oil revolution that transformed the U.S. into the world’s top oil producer is entering a new phase — one that could see America’s hard-fought lead in energy erode in fewer than five years as oil production growth peters out.

The issue is a simple one. Shale well output declines rapidly. On average, a well produces roughly 80% of its total output within the first two years, and production from a typical new well in the Permian’s Midland Basin plunges nearly by 90% after three years, according to the American Petroleum Institute.

Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.

February 16, 2026 08:15 ET  | Source: C3is Inc.

ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C3is Inc. (Nasdaq: CISS) (the “Company”), a ship-owning company providing seaborne transportation services, announced today that it will release its fourth quarter financial results for the period ended December 31, 2025 before the market opens in New York on February 19, 2026.

On February 19, 2026 at 10:00 am ET, the company’s management will host a conference call to present the results and the company’s operations and outlook.

Slides and audio webcast:

There will also be a live and then archived webcast of the conference call, through the C3is Inc. website (www.c3is.pro).

Participants to the live webcast should register on the website approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the webcast.

Please note that this will be a listen-only mode presentation.

ABOUT C3is Inc.

C3is Inc. is a ship-owning company providing seaborne transportation services to dry bulk and tanker charterers, including major national and private industrial users, commodity producers and traders.

As at the end of Q4 2025, the Company owned three Handysize dry bulk carriers and an Aframax oil tanker with a total capacity of 213,464 deadweight tons (dwt).

C3is Inc.’s shares of common stock are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market and trade under the symbol “CISS”.

Company Contact:

Nina Pyndiah

Chief Financial Officer

C3is Inc.

00-30-210-6250-001

E-mail: [email protected]

With the Federal Reserve having enacted a rate-cutting cycle in each of the past two years—and the market pricing in the likelihood of additional cuts later in 2026, according to CME Group's FedWatch Tool—income investors are likely to continue turning to the equities market in order to produce a sizable yield.

-

Redfin reports 29% of homebuyers paid with cash in December—the lowest share for that month since 2020

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just under 3 in 10 (29%) U.S. homebuyers paid in all cash in December, down from 30.3% a year earlier and the lowest December share since 2020. That’s according to a new report by Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

The share of homebuyers paying in cash peaked at nearly 35% in late 2023 because mortgage rates peaked in the high-7% range around that time. Buyers were inclined to pay in cash—if they could afford it—to avoid high monthly interest payments.

When mortgage rates came down from their peak, all-cash payments became less common, as lower rates meant lower interest payments. The average 30-year-fixed mortgage rate currently sits at 6.09%.

Another reason the share of buyers paying in cash has declined: It’s the strongest buyer’s market in recent history. Sellers outnumber buyers by a record 47%, giving the buyers who are in the market negotiating power. Buyers aren’t facing much competition, which means they don’t have to pull out all of the stops (such as offering all cash and waiving contingencies) to woo sellers like they did during the pandemic homebuying frenzy.

While most buyers today don’t need to pay in cash to win a home, paying in cash can still help buyers get better deal terms. Sellers in some areas—especially Texas and Florida—are watching their homes sit on the market for months without showings. That makes cash deals all the more attractive because they typically close faster than deals in which the buyer takes out a loan.

“The leverage buyers have when they pay in cash is unbelievable,” said Amanda Peterson, a Redfin Premier real estate agent in Dallas. “It’s not uncommon to see a buyer score a home for 10-20% below the appraised value if they offer cash.”

Share of Buyers Using FHA Loans Falls to Four-Year Low

Roughly 1 in 7 (14.4%) homebuyers who took out mortgages used FHA loans in December, down from 15.1% a year earlier and the lowest December share since 2021.

FHA loans are insured by the U.S. government and meant for low-to-moderate-income borrowers. They’re popular with first-time homebuyers because they have lower financial requirements than conventional loans; typically, they require a 3.5% down payment.

“A lot of homebuyers—especially FHA buyers—are getting cold feet when they see the actual monthly payment and the amount of money they need to bring to the table at closing,” said John Tomlinson, a Redfin Premier real estate agent in Fort Lauderdale, FL. “They may only have a 3.5% down payment, but with prepaid taxes and mortgage insurance, closing costs can be $20,000–$30,000. Rising HOA fees are adding insult to injury.”

One might expect to see an uptick in the share of buyers using FHA loans given that housing costs are high and homebuyer competition is low. But FHA loans may actually be on the decline because housing costs are high. Many low-to-moderate-income Americans—the population that typically uses FHA loans—have been priced out of the housing market. That may explain why we’re seeing a rising share of buyers using conventional loans.

Over three-quarters (78.6%) of mortgaged homebuyers used conventional loans in December, up slightly from 78.2% a year earlier and the highest December share since 2021.

It's worth noting that FHA mortgage rates have declined this month and are lower than the typical 30-year-fixed rate, which may bring more FHA buyers off the sidelines.

VA loans, which are available to veterans, service members and their surviving spouses, were used in 7% of mortgaged home purchases in December, up very slightly from 6.8% a year earlier. VA loans require little to no down payment. You can read more about the recent uptick in VA loans here.

Metro-Level Highlights

The data below represents December 2025 and covers 38 of the most populous U.S. metros.

All-cash purchases

All-cash purchases were most prevalent in West Palm Beach, FL, where 47.2% of buyers paid in cash. Next came Jacksonville, FL (39.3%) and Miami (39.3%). They were least prevalent in Seattle (17.3%), Oakland, CA (18.5%) and Sacramento, CA (19.6%). The share of buyers paying in cash increased most in Providence, RI, Atlanta and Denver. The share of buyers paying in cash decreased most in Milwaukee, Phoenix and Cleveland. FHA loans

FHA loans were most prevalent in Riverside, CA, where 25.6% of mortgaged homebuyers used one. Next came Las Vegas (24%) and Atlanta (21%). They were least prevalent in San Francisco (1.1%), San Jose (4.3%) and Anaheim (5.8%). The share of buyers using FHA loans increased most in San Jose, Atlanta and Cincinnati. The share of buyers using FHA loans decreased most in Providence, Cleveland and Jacksonville. VA loans

VA loans were most prevalent in Virginia Beach, VA, where 36.8% of mortgaged homebuyers used one. Next came Jacksonville (19.6%) and San Diego (16.8%). They were least prevalent in San Francisco (0.7%), San Jose (1.8%) and New York (1.9%). The share of buyers using VA loans increased most in Jacksonville, San Diego and Orlando, FL. The share of buyers using VA loans decreased most in Virginia Beach, Milwaukee and Sacramento. Conventional loans

Conventional loans were most prevalent in San Francisco, where 98.1% of mortgaged homebuyers used one. Next came San Jose (93.9%) and Anaheim (90.6%). They were least prevalent in Virginia Beach (47%), Jacksonville (65%) and Las Vegas (65.1%). The share of buyers using conventional loans increased most in Cleveland, Providence and Tampa, FL. The share of buyers using conventional loans decreased most in Atlanta, San Jose and Anaheim. To view the full report, including charts, methodology and additional metro-level insights, please visit: https://www.redfin.com/news/all-cash-home-purchases-december-2025

About Redfin

Redfin is a technology-driven real estate company with the country's most-visited real estate brokerage website. As part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), Redfin is creating an integrated homeownership platform from search to close to make the dream of homeownership more affordable and accessible for everyone. Redfin’s clients can see homes first with on-demand tours, easily apply for a home loan with Rocket Mortgage, and save thousands in fees while working with a top local agent.

You can find more information about Redfin and get the latest housing market data and research at https://www.redfin.com/news. For more information about Rocket Companies, visit https://www.rocketcompanies.com.

More News From Redfin

Back to Newsroom

TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, is teaming up with BGC Canada (Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada) to support communities across the country through a nationwide fundraiser in honour of Pink Shirt Day, aligning with Family Day celebrations. From February 16 to 27, all Planet Fitness clubs across Canada will invite members to donate to BGC Canada by visiting their local Planet Fitness front desk or donating online.* All donations will support BGC Canada programs that provide safe, supportive spaces where youth can experience new opportunities, develop confidence and build positive relationships through Planet Fitness’ Judgement Free Generation® initiative.

This partnership not only raises funds for BGC Canada programs but also encourages Canadians to promote kindness in their communities. Pink Shirt Day, celebrated on February 25, is a national movement dedicated to building healthy, safe and inclusive spaces for youth.

As part of the 2026 campaign, team members at select Planet Fitness and BGC Canada Clubs across Canada will show their support by wearing BGC branded pink shirts and hosting activities designed to inspire positivity and community connection. These activities will include engaging members and team members to share personal reflections to the response, “I wear a pink shirt because…,” highlighting individual commitments to kindness and creating spaces where everyone feels accepted.

“At Planet Fitness, we’ve had a longstanding commitment to expanding access to fitness for youth,” said McCall Gosselin, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Planet Fitness. “Partnering with BGC Canada for Pink Shirt Day allows us to bring our judgement free, community-first approach beyond our clubs and into our communities. All fitness levels are welcome in our clubs and meant to feel welcomed and like they belong.”

“Partnerships like this allow us to turn shared values into meaningful community action,” said Carrie Wagner, Interim President & CEO, BGC Canada. “Through this Pink Shirt Day activation with Planet Fitness, we’re able to strengthen programs that support youth and families, and help to create inclusive, positive spaces where they feel connected and supported.”

Members of the community are encouraged to participate in Pink Shirt Day activities, both in-club and online, and help spread the message that kindness is powerful. Whether it’s sharing words of kindness or taking part in a Family Day activity, every action contributes to creating more supportive and kind communities.

From February 16 to 27, Planet Fitness will offer a $1 down membership promotion from February 17–27 and host a free Family Day Open House from February 16–22, welcoming families to get active together while supporting a meaningful cause.

To learn more about the BGC Pink Shirt Day initiative or to donate, please visit: https://bgcdonors.donorsupport.co/page/FUNZKJEGXLH

About Planet Fitness
Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations. As of December 31, 2025, Planet Fitness had approximately 20.8 million members and 2,896 clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia, and Spain. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. Approximately 90% of Planet Fitness clubs are owned and operated by independent business owners.

About BGC Canada
For over 125 years, BGC Canada has been creating opportunities for millions of Canadian kids and teens. As Canada’s largest child and youth serving charitable and community services organization, our Clubs open their doors to young people of all ages and their families at over 600 locations nationwide. During out-of-school hours in small and large cities, and rural and Indigenous communities, our trained staff and volunteers provide programs and services that help young people realize positive outcomes in self-expression, academics, healthy living, physical activity, job readiness, mental wellness, social development, leadership, and more. Opportunity changes everything. Learn more at bgccan.com and follow us on social media @BGCCAN.

Media Contacts
Heather Pearson, Public Relations Manager
603-957-4661
[email protected]

Kristen Scollard
Narrative XPR
[email protected]

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 16, 2026) - Surface Metals Inc. (CSE: SUR) (OTCQB: SURMF) (the "Company", or "Surface Metals") is pleased to announce it has engaged Danayi Capital Corp. ("Danayi"), a full service marketing firm based out of Vancouver, BC, to provide digital marketing services for a 6-month term commencing on February 16, 2026. Under the terms of the agreement between Surface Metals and Danayi, the Company has agreed to pay Danayi one hundred and fifty thousand USD. No compensation in securities of the Company will be paid to Danayi. Danayi Capital Corp., an arm's length party, is owned by Mehran Bagherzadeh. Based at 550 - 800 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2V6 (e-mail: [email protected]; tel: 604-767-2983), Danayi specializes in marketing, advertising and public awareness within the mining and metals sector. To the knowledge of the Company, Danayi does not own any securities of the Company.

About Surface Metals Inc.

Surface Metals Inc. (CSE: SUR) (OTCQB: SURMF) is a North American mineral exploration company focused on advancing a diversified portfolio of gold and lithium projects in Nevada, USA. The Company's Cimarron Gold Project is located in Nye County, Nevada, in a historically productive gold district. Surface's Clayton Valley Lithium Brine Project hosts an inferred resource of approximately 302,900 tonnes LCE adjacent to Albemarle's Silver Peak Mine. Surface Metals is also advancing a sedimentary claystone lithium project in Fish Lake Valley, Nevada.

For more information, please visit: www.surfacemetals.com

On behalf of the Board of Directors
Steve Hanson
Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director
Telephone: (604) 564-9045
[email protected]

Neither the CSE nor its regulations service providers accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. This news release contains certain statements which may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements"). These include statements regarding the amount of funds to be raised under the Offering, and the use of such funds. There is no guarantee the Offering will be completed on the terms outlined above, or at all. Use of funds is subject to the discretion of the Company's board of directors, and as such may be used for purposes other than as set out above. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/283975

Source: Surface Metals Inc.

Ready to Announce with Confidence? Send us a message and a member of our TMX Newsfile team will contact you to discuss your needs.

Contact Us