Tax refunds are over 10% larger on average so far this tax filing season
J.P. Morgan Asset Management chief global strategist David Kelly dissects what is hard to get out of the market and more on Making Money. Americans are receiving larger tax refunds on average in the 2026 filing season than last year, though taxpayers are filing at a slower pace in the first few weeks than they were […]
New ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Film Taking Shape, but Casting Chatter Premature
‘Charlie’s Angels’ Reboot Too Early for Starlets to Get Their Wings!!! Published February 16, 2026 2:16 PM PST A new “Charlie’s Angels” film is in the works … but despite online casting rumors and wishes — which include the return of Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Lucy Liu — it’ll be a while before the […]
RBNZ expected to hold rates as higher food price inflation adds limited pressure
The RBNZ is expected to hold rates steady, but a recent lift in food price inflation adds nuance. Markets will focus on the tone of the statement, with the NZD at risk if policymakers sound more relaxed about inflation. Summary Reserve Bank of New Zealand meets Wednesday, 18 February 2026; policy widely expected to remain […]
Tax filing scams seek personal info for identity theft, BBB warns taxpayers
J.P. Morgan Asset Management chief global strategist David Kelly dissects what is hard to get out of the market and more on ‘Making Money.’ Tax filing season is underway and scammers are looking to take advantage of unsuspecting taxpayers through a variety of ever-evolving scams seeking money and personal information. The International Association of Better […]
Padres To Sign Ty France To Minor League Deal
The Padres are expected to sign first baseman Ty France to a minor league deal, reports Dennis Lin of The Athletic. The agreement includes an invitation to MLB Spring Training. France spent time in the big leagues with the Twins and the Blue Jays last season. The veteran infielder is a client of Equity Baseball. […]
‘Like A Virgin’ Songwriter Billy Steinberg Dies at 74 After Cancer Battle
Billy Steinberg ‘Like A Virgin’ Songwriter Dead at 74 Published February 16, 2026 1:53 PM PST Billy Steinberg — the legendary songwriter behind Madonna’s smash hit “Like a Virgin” — has died at age 74 after a battle with cancer, TMZ has confirmed. His death Monday was confirmed by his attorney, Laurie Soriano. Steinberg’s career […]
Economic and event calendar in Asia 17 February 2026: China, Hong Kong & Singapore holiday
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GOP senators urge permanent divestment of Lukoil assets
Fox News senior national correspondent Rich Edson interviews U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about potential new sanctions on Russia. FIRST ON FOX – A group of Republican senators is urging Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to ensure that any sale of Russian energy giant Lukoil’s foreign assets results in permanent divestment from Moscow, warning against what […]
Landscaper Arrives at Nancy Guthrie’s Home Amid Ongoing Investigation
Nancy Guthrie Landscaper Shows Up at House as Search Continues Published February 16, 2026 1:26 PM PST Even with Nancy Guthrie still missing, life at her Tucson, Arizona home hasn’t completely stopped … a landscaper was just spotted showing up and getting straight to work. A KNXV-TV journalist captured video of the worker pulling up […]
RBA February minutes to detail case for rate hike, set to reinforce tightening bias
The RBA’s February minutes are expected to reinforce the case for its return to tightening, highlighting persistent inflation, firm demand and ongoing capacity pressures, without signalling any major shift from the guidance already provided. Summary: RBA to publish minutes from February meeting that lifted the cash rate to 3.85%. Due at 11.30am Sydney time, which […]
