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You don’t need to wade into the battleground stocks

You don’t need to wade into the battleground stocks

If there was a fight on the street between two strangers would you join in? That’s the analogy that traders would consider when there is high drama in a particular stock or sector. Right now it’s software stocks as their being slammed lower on fears that AI will disrupt the sector. Unless you already had […]

Former Victoria Secret CEO denies connection to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes

Former Victoria Secret CEO denies connection to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes

Les Wexner, a billionaire businessman and former client of Jeffrey Epstein, said in a statement shared Wednesday with members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee he had no contact with Epstein after the sex offender’s first conviction — nor did he have any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes. “I completely and irrevocably cut ties […]

‘Ms. Shirley’ Raines Cause of Death Revealed

‘Ms. Shirley’ Raines Cause of Death Revealed

‘Ms. Shirley’ Raines Cause of Death Revealed Published February 18, 2026 11:46 AM PST Shirley Raines — also known as activist and founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, “Ms. Shirley” — passed away from hypertensive heart disease. Shirley’s daughter Danielle confirmed the news to TMZ … telling us Shirley had a history of high blood […]

USDCAD Technicals: The USDCAD has pushed to new highs for the day/week

USDCAD Technicals: The USDCAD has pushed to new highs for the day/week

The USDCAD is pushing to fresh highs for the day — and the week — as broad USD strength drives the pair higher. What makes the move notable is that it’s occurring despite a sharp rally in crude oil, which is up 4.59% on heightened geopolitical tensions following a reported U.S. strike on Iran. Normally, […]

MLB Mailbag: Red Sox, Brewers, Phillies, Braves

MLB Mailbag: Red Sox, Brewers, Phillies, Braves

This week’s mailbag gets into the Red Sox and their offense, Masataka Yoshida‘s trade value, how far Jacob deGrom is from Hall of Fame consideration, the Brewers and Christian Yelich‘s contract, the Phillies’ and Braves’ rotations, and how revenue sharing money is spent.  I’ll also give some brief thoughts on the MLBPA situation once they […]

James Van Der Beek Plays Evil Pastor in Final Film Role, Watch Trailer

James Van Der Beek Plays Evil Pastor in Final Film Role, Watch Trailer

James Van Der Beek First Look at Chilling Final Film Role Before Death Published February 18, 2026 11:30 AM PST Play video content Lionsgate James Van Der Beek was working right up until the end … and now fans are getting a chilling first look at his final film role, with the former teen heartthrob […]

EURUSD Technicals: The EURUSD is running to a new low as the USD moves higher

USDCAD Technicals: The USDCAD has pushed to new highs for the day/week

The U.S. Treasury auctioned $16 billion of 20-year notes at a high yield of 4.664%, which tailed the when-issued level (4.644%) by 2.0 basis points — a sign of softer demand. The bid-to-cover ratio came in at 2.36X, below the 6-month average of 2.66X, reflecting weaker overall participation. Dealers were forced to take down 17.6% […]

Bryan Kohberger’s Murder Scene: See the Victims’ Possessions

Bryan Kohberger’s Murder Scene: See the Victims’ Possessions

Bryan Kohberger Slaughter House Pics Show Victims’ Undisturbed Possessions Published February 18, 2026 11:07 AM PST The 4 University of Idaho students slaughtered by Bryan Kohberger left behind almost everything they owned inside their house … and now we’re seeing haunting images of their possessions — seemingly undisturbed — in the hours after they were […]

FOMC Minutes: Almost all Fed officials favored holding rates steady

FOMC Minutes: Almost all Fed officials favored holding rates steady

Two officials dissented in favor of 25 basis point rate cut at Jan. meeting (Waller and Miran) Almost all participants supported maintaining rates at 3.5%-3.75% Several participants open to ‘two-sided’ guidance including possible rate hikes Vast majority judged downside risks to employment had diminished Most officials saw risk of inflation stalling above 2% target Staff […]