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Sumitomo Pharma shares plunge despite greenlight for Parkinson’s treatment

Kelvn | Istock | Getty Images Shares of Japanese drugmaker Sumitomo Pharma fell over 12% Friday on what appeared to be profit-taking, a day after the government endorsed the company's iPS cell-based therapy for Parkinson's…
Sumitomo Pharma shares plunge despite greenlight for Parkinson’s treatment
Kelvn | Istock | Getty Images Shares of Japanese drugmaker Sumitomo Pharma fell over 12% Friday on what appeared to be profit-taking, a day after the government endorsed the company's iPS cell-based therapy for Parkinson's and heart disease. Sumitomo Pharma's stock, which rose more than 300% in 2025, hit its highest level since 2019 last week amid growing confidence in its Parkinson's therapy.
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February 20, 2026 at 3:58 AM
South Korea’s Kospi hits fresh record high for second straight session amid regional declines as U.S.-Iran tensions take hold

The Seoul city skyline early on December 16, 2020. (Photo by Ed JONES / AFP) (Photo by ED JONES/AFP via Getty Images) Ed Jones | Afp | Getty Images South Korea's Kospi…
South Korea’s Kospi hits fresh record high for second straight session amid regional declines as U.S.-Iran tensions take hold
The Seoul city skyline early on December 16, 2020. (Photo by Ed JONES / AFP) (Photo by ED JONES/AFP via Getty Images) Ed Jones | Afp | Getty Images South Korea's Kospi touched a record high for the second straight day on Friday, powered by a rally among insurance stocks and defense players. Samsung Life Insurance gained over 3.59%, while Mirae Asset Securities was up 3.69%.
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February 20, 2026 at 3:57 AM
New Balance 2025 sales jump 19% as brand takes share from Nike

New Balance sales grew 19% last year to $9.2 billion as the legacy sneaker giant continued to outperform the global footwear market and take share from floundering competitors like Nike. The 120-year-old Boston-based footwear brand,…
New Balance 2025 sales jump 19% as brand takes share from Nike
New Balance sales grew 19% last year to $9.2 billion as the legacy sneaker giant continued to outperform the global footwear market and take share from floundering competitors like Nike. The 120-year-old Boston-based footwear brand, which is private, exclusively shared its 2025 results with CNBC. In addition to the sharp 2025 growth, the retailer said it could reach its goal of $10 billion in annual revenue by the end of the year.
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February 20, 2026 at 3:16 AM
This 60-Minute Founder Ritual Prevented Me From Burning Out

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Every quarter, I spend one hour writing down what truly matters — a simple reset that keeps me focused. That one-page ritual guides my decisions, protects my…
This 60-Minute Founder Ritual Prevented Me From Burning Out
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Every quarter, I spend one hour writing down what truly matters — a simple reset that keeps me focused. That one-page ritual guides my decisions, protects my priorities and prevents burnout. Most founders don’t burn out because they work too hard. They burn out because they never stop to decide what actually matters.
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February 20, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Iran War Watch: Why Trump Looks Primed to Proceed Despite High Odds of US Failure

More than ever, I hope to be wrong. A US or Israel initiated war with Iran would represent the worst sort of end of an era event, and risks an “end of the world as we know it” if Israel were to use nuclear weapons.…
Iran War Watch: Why Trump Looks Primed to Proceed Despite High Odds of US Failure
More than ever, I hope to be wrong. A US or Israel initiated war with Iran would represent the worst sort of end of an era event, and risks an “end of the world as we know it” if Israel were to use nuclear weapons. Normally, as many commentators have pointed out, one would expect Trump’s well-established self-preservation instincts, famously manifested as his tendency to TACO, to prevail.
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February 20, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Labor Secretary’s husband barred from HQ after sexual assault claims

Shawn DeRemer, husband of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, U.S. President Trump’s nominee to be secretary of labor, sits, on the day Chavez-DeRemer testifies before a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee…
Labor Secretary’s husband barred from HQ after sexual assault claims
Shawn DeRemer, husband of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, U.S. President Trump’s nominee to be secretary of labor, sits, on the day Chavez-DeRemer testifies before a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 19, 2025. Kent Nishimura | Reuters At least two female staffers have alleged that they were sexually assaulted at the Labor Department building by the husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, MS Now confirmed on Thursday night.
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February 20, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Beta Bionics, Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

Beta Bionics, Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary - Moby Achieved $100.3 million in 2025 net sales, representing 54% year-over-year growth driven by a doubling of the installed base to 35,000 users. Attributed sales force productivity to the iLet's…
Beta Bionics, Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary
Beta Bionics, Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary - Moby Achieved $100.3 million in 2025 net sales, representing 54% year-over-year growth driven by a doubling of the installed base to 35,000 users. Attributed sales force productivity to the iLet's fully automated algorithm and digital ecosystem, which allowed a smaller team of 63 territories to compete effectively against larger incumbents. Successfully executed a pharmacy channel strategy, establishing formulary agreements with all major U.S.
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February 20, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Keurig Dr Pepper unveils 35 new beverages in major expansion

Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Beverage giant Keurig Dr Pepper is significantly expanding its portfolio this year, unveiling more than 35 new drinks across its soda, tea, water, juice and energy brands. The Burlington,…
Keurig Dr Pepper unveils 35 new beverages in major expansion
Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Beverage giant Keurig Dr Pepper is significantly expanding its portfolio this year, unveiling more than 35 new drinks across its soda, tea, water, juice and energy brands. The Burlington, Massachusetts- and Frisco, Texas-based company announced Wednesday that the lineup will feature flavors such as Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut, A&W Root Beer Float, 7UP Shirley Temple and Canada Dry Fruit Splash Strawberry, among others.
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February 20, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Japan inflation falls below BOJ’s 2% target for first time since March 2022

Shop owners of a 70-year-old "takoyaki", or octopus balls, restaurant chat while cooking along a street in the Taito Ward area of Tokyo on February 21, 2025. Richard A. Brooks | Afp | Getty Images Japan's headline…
Japan inflation falls below BOJ’s 2% target for first time since March 2022
Shop owners of a 70-year-old "takoyaki", or octopus balls, restaurant chat while cooking along a street in the Taito Ward area of Tokyo on February 21, 2025. Richard A. Brooks | Afp | Getty Images Japan's headline inflation rate fell to 1.5% in January, its lowest level since March 2022. The reading ended a run of 45 straight months in which inflation had remained above the Bank of Japan's 2% target.
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February 19, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Wayfair’s stock sinks, as investors worry expansion plans will hurt profits

Wayfair’s stock suffered its worst postearnings reaction in nearly four years, after the company unexpectedly swung to a net loss for the latest quarter and warned that profit margins may narrow.
Wayfair’s stock sinks, as investors worry expansion plans will hurt profits
Wayfair’s stock suffered its worst postearnings reaction in nearly four years, after the company unexpectedly swung to a net loss for the latest quarter and warned that profit margins may narrow.
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February 19, 2026 at 11:53 PM
James Cameron sends scathing letter to antitrust lawmaker

Canadian filmmaker James Cameron poses during a photocall for the opening of the exhibition entitled 'The Art of James Cameron' at the Cinematheque Francaise in Paris on April 3, 2024. Stephane De Sakutin | AFP | Getty Images Legendary…
James Cameron sends scathing letter to antitrust lawmaker
Canadian filmmaker James Cameron poses during a photocall for the opening of the exhibition entitled 'The Art of James Cameron' at the Cinematheque Francaise in Paris on April 3, 2024. Stephane De Sakutin | AFP | Getty Images Legendary "Titanic" director James Cameron is likening the theatrical experience to a "sinking ship" if Netflix acquires Warner Bros. Discovery's film studio. …
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February 19, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Iran tells UN chief it will respond ’decisively’ if subjected to military aggression

Iran tells UN chief it will respond ’decisively’ if subjected to military aggression
Iran tells UN chief it will respond ’decisively’ if subjected to military aggression
Iran tells UN chief it will respond ’decisively’ if subjected to military aggression
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February 19, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Former prince Andrew released, Trump calls arrest shame

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, brother of Britain’s King Charles, leaves Aylsham Police Station in a vehicle on the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after the U.S. Justice…
Former prince Andrew released, Trump calls arrest shame
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, brother of Britain’s King Charles, leaves Aylsham Police Station in a vehicle on the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after the U.S. Justice Department released more records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in Aylsham, England, Feb. 19, 2026. Phil Noble | Reuters…
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February 19, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Incentives dim for workers to change jobs

A "Now Hiring" sign is seen at an AutoZone on Feb. 11, 2026 in Hollywood, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images With the upheaval of the Covid pandemic came opportunity, as a shift in the labor market gave workers unprecedented opportunities for mobility and…
Incentives dim for workers to change jobs
A "Now Hiring" sign is seen at an AutoZone on Feb. 11, 2026 in Hollywood, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images With the upheaval of the Covid pandemic came opportunity, as a shift in the labor market gave workers unprecedented opportunities for mobility and a chance to climb the pay scale. The "great resignation," as it came to be known, saw record numbers of employees quit in favor of better opportunities, as companies couldn't hire workers fast enough to fill the vacancies that the pandemic helped create.
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February 19, 2026 at 10:02 PM
How I Built Meaningful Success After Leaving Corporate Life

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways The American dream is shifting. Many of today’s workers are motivated less by ladder climbing and more by sharing their expertise and making a decent living…
How I Built Meaningful Success After Leaving Corporate Life
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways The American dream is shifting. Many of today’s workers are motivated less by ladder climbing and more by sharing their expertise and making a decent living while doing it. I built a solution to help creators get paid for the work they were already doing. It’s a one-stop shop that removes the friction that prevents them from building true online growth.
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February 19, 2026 at 9:50 PM
The Geopolitics of the Commencement of Ramadan

The month of Ramadan has just started for millions of Muslims around the world. Around two billion people will fast between sunrise and sunset for 29 or 30 days. In today’s consumerist world, this is a feat, although one that is fading. Ramadan is the…
The Geopolitics of the Commencement of Ramadan
The month of Ramadan has just started for millions of Muslims around the world. Around two billion people will fast between sunrise and sunset for 29 or 30 days. In today’s consumerist world, this is a feat, although one that is fading. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and, despite common misconceptions, is technically not a “holy” month.
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February 19, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Trump administration provides $175M funding for coal plants

FOX Business Lauren Simonetti takes viewers deep inside a working coal mine as officials push to expand production to meet surging electricity demand driven by data centers, EVs and electrification. The Trump administration is stepping up…
Trump administration provides $175M funding for coal plants
FOX Business Lauren Simonetti takes viewers deep inside a working coal mine as officials push to expand production to meet surging electricity demand driven by data centers, EVs and electrification. The Trump administration is stepping up its push to reinvigorate the U.S. coal industry as it pursues its goal of boosting energy security. Last week, the Department of Energy announced that it would provide $175 million in funding for projects to modernize, retrofit and extend the useful life of six coal-fired power plants that serve rural and remote communities. 
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February 19, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Merz aims to talk about future cooperation on trip to China

Merz aims to talk about future cooperation on trip to China
Merz aims to talk about future cooperation on trip to China
Merz aims to talk about future cooperation on trip to China
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February 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Best CD rates today, February 19, 2026 (lock in up to 4% APY)

Find out which banks are offering the best CD rates right now. If you’re looking for a secure place to store your savings, a certificate of deposit (CD) may be a great choice. These accounts often provide higher interest rates than…
Best CD rates today, February 19, 2026 (lock in up to 4% APY)
Find out which banks are offering the best CD rates right now. If you’re looking for a secure place to store your savings, a certificate of deposit (CD) may be a great choice. These accounts often provide higher interest rates than traditional checking and savings accounts. However, CD rates can vary widely. Learn more about where CD rates stand today and how to find the best rates available.
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February 19, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Kennedy defends Trump glyphosate order; MAHA erupts

U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks, announcing new nutrition policies during a press conference at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., U.S., Jan. 8, 2026. Jonathan Ernst |…
Kennedy defends Trump glyphosate order; MAHA erupts
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks, announcing new nutrition policies during a press conference at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., U.S., Jan. 8, 2026. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended President Donald Trump's executive order spurring the domestic production of the weedkiller glyphosate, as his Make America Healthy Again movement reels from the president's embrace of the chemical they despise.
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February 19, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Amazon revenue passes Walmart after earnings reports

Signs for Walmart (L) and Amazon. Getty Images For the first time, Amazon has dethroned Walmart as the company with the largest annual revenue. Walmart on Thursday reported annual revenue of $713.2 billion for its most recent fiscal year, shy of…
Amazon revenue passes Walmart after earnings reports
Signs for Walmart (L) and Amazon. Getty Images For the first time, Amazon has dethroned Walmart as the company with the largest annual revenue. Walmart on Thursday reported annual revenue of $713.2 billion for its most recent fiscal year, shy of Amazon's $716.9 billion in revenue. The milestone was brewing for months, as Amazon leapfrogged Walmart in quarterly sales for the first time about a year ago.
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February 19, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Trump officials warn colleges about low student loan repayment rates

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 20, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on colleges to…
Trump officials warn colleges about low student loan repayment rates
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 20, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on colleges to ensure their graduates and other former students repay their federal student loans. The U.S. Department of Education issued guidance on Wednesday for higher education institutions, reminding them to institute practices to keep their students' delinquency and default rates low.
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February 19, 2026 at 6:59 PM
My ex-wife took out a $100K Parent PLUS loan for our son. Am I morally or legally obliged to pay it off?

“Our son makes $45,000 a year and has no immediate prospects for significantly increasing his income.”
My ex-wife took out a $100K Parent PLUS loan for our son. Am I morally or legally obliged to pay it off?
“Our son makes $45,000 a year and has no immediate prospects for significantly increasing his income.”
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February 19, 2026 at 6:47 PM
U.S. tells Iran to make a deal amid Russia, Iran naval drills

U.S. President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., Feb. 13, 2026. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters The Trump administration has warned it would be "very wise" for Iran…
U.S. tells Iran to make a deal amid Russia, Iran naval drills
U.S. President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., Feb. 13, 2026. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters The Trump administration has warned it would be "very wise" for Iran to make a deal, amid reports the White House is considering fresh military action against Tehran as soon as this weekend. It comes shortly after Vice President JD Vance accused Iran of failing to address core U.S.
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February 19, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Judge Bans Meta Ray-Bans at Zuckerberg Instagram Trial

Mark Zuckerberg walked into court to defend Instagram from accusations it addicts children. But it was his entourage that drew the attention of the judge. At least two people flanking the Meta CEO on Wednesday wore Meta Ray-Ban smart…
Judge Bans Meta Ray-Bans at Zuckerberg Instagram Trial
Mark Zuckerberg walked into court to defend Instagram from accusations it addicts children. But it was his entourage that drew the attention of the judge. At least two people flanking the Meta CEO on Wednesday wore Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses—AI-equipped eyewear that can record video. Judge Carolyn Kuhl immediately issued a warning. “If you have done that, you must delete that, or you will be held in contempt of the court,” she said, according to…
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February 19, 2026 at 5:45 PM