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General strike to protest Milei's labor reforms starts in Argentina
Argentina's Javier Milei faces the fourth general strike of his term Thursday, this time by workers protesting a labor reform bill pushed by the budget-slashing president and set to be debated in parliament.
Asian markets rally after Wall St tech-led gains
Tech firms led gains across Asian equities Thursday following a positive lead from Wall Street, where traders also welcomed strong US data that suggested the world's top economy remained in rude health.
Afghan barbers under pressure as morality police take on short beards
Barbers in Afghanistan risk detention for trimming men's beards too short, they told AFP, as the Taliban authorities enforce their strict interpretation of Islamic law with increasing zeal.
Walmart results expected to highlight big plans for AI
Fresh off of achieving a $1 trillion market value, Walmart will report earnings Thursday as markets look for signs the retail giant can accelerate growth with the aid of artificial intelligence.
Algo Grande Copper Announces Upsizing of Private Placement of Common Shares
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Affidavit Confirms No Evidence that GVA Made Improper Transfers
Overwatch Fund Found No Support for $100M ‘Trust Transfers', Allegations Made by Zac Richards ‘Fabricated'
Arctaris Impact Investors Recapitalizes $19.5M In Multifamily Property in Colorado Springs - An Opportunity Zone Investment
In partnership with OZ DeveloperJackson Dearborn Partners, Recapitalization Ensures High Quality Affordable Housing and Job Preservation in the Colorado Springs Powers Corridor
BOK Financial Announces Retirement Of Brad Vincent
TULSA, OK / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / BOK Financial announced that Brad Vincent, specialized industries banking executive, will retire effective Nov. 30, after 29 years with the company and over four decades in the industry. BOK Financial expects a successor to be named in early April.
United Bancorp, Inc. Declares a Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.1925 per Common Share Producing a Forward Yield of 5.6% and Announces a Special Dividend Payment of $0.1750 per Common Share
MARTINS FERRY, OH / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / On February 18, 2026, the Board of Directors of United Bancorp, Inc. (UBCP) declared a first quarter cash dividend of $0.1925, which is payable on March 20, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 10, 2026. This is an increase of $0.01, or 5.5%, over the cash dividend paid in the first quarter of last year. At this new level and on a forward basis, the regular cash dividend is $0.77, which produces a forward yield of 5.4% based on the market value at the most recent quarter-end.
Qubee Hive Holdings, Inc. Completes Institutional KYC Approval with BitGo, Clearing Final Infrastructure Milestone Ahead of YAHBEE Wallet Launch
TAMPA, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Qubee Hive Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Full Alliance Group, Inc. (OTC:FAGI), today announced the successful completion of full Know Your Customer (KYC) onboarding and institutional approval with BitGo, Inc., one of the world's leading digital asset custody and infrastructure providers.
GEODIS Park Selects Allied Universal as Its Preferred Event Services Provider
IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Allied Universal®, the world's leading security and facility services provider, has been selected by GEODIS Park as its event services provider offering event staffing and security services. Allied Universal's expertise supporting large venues enables GEODIS Park to focus on promoting the success of high-profile Major League Soccer matches, as well as other sporting events and concerts.
M2i Global, along with Volato Group, and SMX Execute Collaboration Agreement for Pilot Initiative to Enable Secure Tracking and Traceable Critical Minerals Commerce Through CAINO and the M2i Metals Marketplace
Agreement is first step to advance critical minerals shipment assurance, digital chain-of-custody, and authenticated marketplace transactions
Valsoft Corporation Expands Its Education Software Portfolio with the Acquisition of DigitalEd
MONTREAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Montreal-based company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of DigitalEd, an innovative provider of online learning solutions for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.
Wealthsimple Named 2026 CIX Innovator of the Year
Powered by Elevate, CIX Honours Canada's Leading Financial Innovator for Record-Breaking Year of Growth and Product InnovationCEO Mike Katchen to Participate in Keynote Fireside Chat at CIX Summit on March 25 in Toronto
NextTrip's JOURNY to Launch New Wedding Series "I DO: In Destination" Hosted by Former Bachelor Star, Podcaster and Celebrity Ben Higgins
A Cinematic Wedding Series Built for Today's Creator-Driven Attention Economy, Blending Love, Culture and Travel with JOURNY's Content-to-Commerce Engine
Affluence Corporation Subsidiary Mingothings SLU Acquires Marina Eye-Cam Technologies SL to Expand Enterprise Security and Technology Services
BOULDER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Affluence Corporation (OTCID:AFFU), a diversified global technology holding company focused on smart infrastructure, IoT, and edge computing solutions, today announced the acquisition by its subsidiary Mingothings SLU ("MTi") of Marina Eye-Cam Technologies S.L. a technology company focused on advanced enterprise security, software development, and integrated hardware systems.
Utah Joins Growing Chorus of States Rejecting Government-Run 'Transactional Gold' Schemes
SALT LAKE CITY, UT / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / For the second time in as many years, Utah has rejected a government-run "transactional gold" scheme, joining Mississippi and South Dakota as the latest states to kill similar legislative proposals this month.
Green Leaf Innovations Positioned for Massive Growth as Premium Cigar Market can Expand in the Island of CUBA
PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Green Leaf Innovations, Inc. (OTC PINK:GRLFD), an emerging growth company specializing in the marketing and distribution of handmade premium cigars, Comments on Recent Developments in Cuba and Potential Implications for the Tobacco Industry., we are focused on opportunities within the global tobacco sector closely monitoring recent developments in Cuba and the evolving regulatory and economic landscape that may shape future trade and investment conditions.
Aehr Test Systems to Participate in the Susquehanna 15th Annual Technology Conference on February 26, 2026
FREMONT, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:AEHR), a leading provider of test and burn-in solutions for semiconductor devices used in artificial intelligence (AI), data center, automotive, and industrial applications, today announced that President and CEO Gayn Erickson and CFO Chris Siu will host meetings with institutional investors at the Susquehanna 15th Annual Technology Conference taking place at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York on February 26, 2026.
Alset AI Provides Update on Loan Transaction of up to $3 Million
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Alset AI Ventures Inc. (TSXV:GPUS)(OTC:GPUSF)(FSE:1R60, WKN:A40M0J) ("Alset AI" or the "Company") an artificial intelligence ("AI") venture company advancing innovation through strategic investment and cloud computing solutions, is pleased to announce, in accordance with Section 3.5 of TSXV Policy 3.3, an update to its previously-announced loan transaction with Mr. Randy Gilling (the "Lender") in the principal amount of up to $3,000,000 (the "Transaction"). The Lender is an insider of the Company, holding greater than 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares on the capital of the Company ("Common Shares").
LSEG Launches Model-as-a-Service
LSEG launches Model-as-a-Service and welcomes Societe Generale to its model marketplace
Oil prices jump on toughening US posture on Iran as US stocks advance
Global stock markets rose Wednesday as traders assessed company earnings and economic data, while oil prices surged more than four percent on a toughening US posture towards Iran.
U2 slam ICE, Putin in new 'Days of Ash' EP
Irish rockers U2 released their first collection of new songs in nearly a decade on Wednesday, featuring a collaboration with singer Ed Sheeran and a Ukrainian musician and soldier.
Global stocks, oil rise tracking company earnings, data
Global stock markets rose Wednesday as traders assessed company earnings and economic data, while oil prices barreled ahead three percent following US-Iran talks.
Polish bishop goes on trial for paedophilia cover-up
A Polish bishop went on trial Wednesday for allegedly covering up paedophilia by priests in his diocese in a landmark case for the deeply Catholic country.
Global stocks rise tracking company earnings, data
Global stock markets rose Wednesday as traders assessed company earnings and economic data, while oil prices ticked higher following US-Iran talks.
Glencore still open to 'mega-miner' deal after Rio collapse
Swiss resources giant Glencore is still open to a transformative merger with another mining group, its CEO said Wednesday, two weeks after dropping a plan to combine with British-Australian miner Rio Tinto.
UEFA to investigate alleged racist abuse of Vinicius
UEFA said on Wednesday it would "investigate allegations of discriminatory behaviour" after Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him during a Champions League match in Lisbon.
Spanish police arrest hacker who booked luxury hotels for one cent
Spanish police said Wednesday they had arrested a 20-year-old man who allegedly hacked a hotel booking website to reserve luxury rooms for as little as one cent, in the first known cybercrime of its kind.
Germany's Merz casts doubt on European fighter jet plan
Germany does not need the same new fighter jets as France, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday, signalling that Berlin could abandon a flagship joint defence project for Europe.
European stocks rise tracking company earnings, data
European stock markets rose Wednesday as traders assessed company earnings and economic data, while oil prices ticked higher following US-Iran talks.
French designer threads a path in London fashion week
Just days before her third runway show, French designer Pauline Dujancourt was riding a wave of excitement and nerves.