Posts by Swedan Margen
ECB President Christine Lagarde expected to leave bank before term expires next year: report
[ad_1] The FT report comes only a week after Bank of France governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said that he would step down in June this year Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 02:39 PM [BENGALURU] European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde is expected to leave before the end of her eight-year term that…
Read MoreBillionaire Henry Cheng’s units agree settlement with Hong Kong regulator
[ad_1] The SFC says that the settlement is in the public interest and underscored the need to comply with takeover rules Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 01:30 PM [HONG KONG] Business units owned by one of Hong Kong’s richest families have agreed to pay as much as HK$1.5 billion (S$242 million) to shareholders of…
Read MoreSantos to cut 10% jobs as growth projects near end, annual profit misses estimates
[ad_1] Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 11:33 AM [BENGALURU] Australian oil and gas producer Santos reported a steeper-than-expected drop in annual profit on Wednesday (Feb 18), hurt by weak commodity prices, and said that it would reduce its headcount by about 10 per cent as major growth projects near completion. Shares of Australia’s second-largest…
Read MoreNew Zealand holds key rate, sees policy staying accommodative
[ad_1] The RBNZ’s new forecasts indicate some chance of a quarter-point hike later this year Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 11:22 AM [WELLINGTON] New Zealand’s central bank held interest rates at the lowest level in 3½ years and expects them to remain there for a period while the economy regathers momentum. The Reserve Bank…
Read MoreBuffett cuts Amazon stake, makes bet on New York Times
[ad_1] Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 10:13 AM [NEW YORK] Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway slashed its stake in Amazon.com by more than 75 per cent in the fourth quarter, while also building a stake in the New York Times, his last new bet as chief executive officer of the conglomerate. Omaha, Nebraska-based Berkshire acquired…
Read MorePrivate software companies release earnings early to calm AI nerves
[ad_1] The software industry has faced a seismic shift as the rapid advance of AI threatens to turn swaths of corporate debt into a burden Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 09:11 AM [NEW YORK] A handful of software firms, including McAfee, have released their earnings ahead of schedule in a bid to convince lenders…
Read MoreJudge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia
[ad_1] An immigration judge has blocked the Trump administration from deporting Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student who led protests at Columbia University against Israel and the war in Gaza. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreNew Mexico legislators launch 'truth commission' investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's secluded ranch
[ad_1] State legislators in New Mexico launched an investigation Tuesday into past activity at a secluded desert ranch where financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests and whether local authorities looked the other way. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreJ.D. Vance sticks to job at hand — winning midterms, immigration, Iran — when pressed about 2028
[ad_1] Vice President J.D. Vance on Tuesday dodged questions about his ambition to become the GOP presidential nominee in 2028, saying there is still a lot to do before finishing President Trump’s term. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreWhite House names new pick for Nevada top federal prosecutor after confirmation trouble
[ad_1] The Trump administration has selected a new candidate for Nevada’s top federal prosecutor after challenges to its first pick’s eligibility, marking another setback in the president’s efforts to appoint U.S. attorneys who can’t win Senate approval. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreTop Democratic fundraisers sought Jeffrey Epstein's support despite child sex offender conviction
[ad_1] Jeffrey Epstein was registered as a high-risk sex offender, but it did not matter to the fundraisers working for Democratic leaders Sen. Charles E. Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who sent VIP dinner invites and sought private meetings with the billionaire for their quest to control Congress. [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreJohn Cornyn warns GOP of 'Election Day massacre' if Ken Paxton wins Senate primary
[ad_1] Sen. John Cornyn said Tuesday that “character is on the ballot” in his re-election race — and he warned that if Attorney General Ken Paxton knocks him out in the Texas GOP primary, Republicans could be in for a rough November. [ad_2] Source link
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