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British Airways’ owner, International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced a sharp rise in annual profits to almost £4bn despite carrying slightly fewer passengers in 2025.Pre-tax profits across the group increased by 20% to €4.5bn (£3.9bn), with record operating profits on margins of more than 15% at BA and its sister airline Iberia.The group’s chief executive, Luis Gallego, said the lucrative transatlantic market, also served by IAG’s Aer Lingus and Level airlines, remained robust, after warnings of softening demand in the autumn.Passenger numbers fell 0.4% overall but Gallego told an investor call that premium leisure bookings on the North American routes…

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Key PointsMarket downturns can be challenging for investors to navigate. But one way to get through them is to own shares of companies that can perform relatively well even when the going gets rough. In that regard, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), a healthcare leader, is a strong option.Here are two reasons that I’d hold its shares through any market crash.Will AI create the world’s first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an “Indispensable Monopoly” providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Image source: Getty Images. 1. It’s a…

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Qnity Electronics on Thursday reported strong fourth-quarter results alongside rosy guidance, solidifying its reputation as an under-the-radar beneficiary of the artificial intelligence boom. Revenue in the fourth quarter increased 8% from a year ago to $1.19 billion, outpacing the $1.16 billion expected by LSEG. Earnings per share (EPS) fell 5.7% year over year to 82 cents, but outpaced the consensus estimate of 64 cents, according to LSEG. Q 1Y mountain Qnity 1-year return Bottom line Qnity’s first earnings report as a public company showed why we were so excited to have it in the portfolio when it was spun off…

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Iowa CareGivers, a nonprofit supporting family caregivers and direct care workers, partnered with Iowa Workforce Development in 2025 to conduct the Direct Care Workers of Iowa Wage and Benefit Survey, repeating a 2019 study. The 2025 study found that real wages for direct care workers grew by only $2.62 over 15 years, despite median hourly pay rising from $11.50 per hour in 2010 to $19.72 per hour in 2025 adjusted for inflation. Direct care workers include certified nurse aides; home care, hospital, and hospice aides; and direct support professionals. The survey was also completed in 2004 and 2010, but since…

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Baran Ozkan argues delays to U.S. CLARITY Act crypto rules create AML gaps, regulatory arbitrage, and rising fraud risk across digital asset markets.  By Baran Ozkan, Co-founder & CEO, Flagright.     Discover top fintech news and events! Subscribe to FinTech Weekly’s newsletter Read by executives at JP Morgan, Coinbase, Blackrock, Klarna and more     A White House meeting meant to break the stalemate on U.S. crypto market‑structure legislation ended without a deal. The sticking point was incentives and whether intermediaries should be allowed to pay interest or rewards on stablecoin holdings, and what that might mean for bank…

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Here are three stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:Caterpillar CAT is the largest global construction and mining equipment manufacturer. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised almost 9.4% downward over the last 60 days.Carlsberg CABGY is a brewing company and has operations in Northern & Western Europe, Eastern Europe and Asia. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 7.4% downward over the last 60 days.Exponent EXPO is a multidisciplinary organization of scientists, physicians, engineers and business consultants performing in-depth scientific research and analysis in over…

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Close Asset Management Ltd lowered its position in shares of Procter & Gamble Company (The) (NYSE:PG – Free Report) by 4.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 74,567 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,247 shares during the quarter. Close Asset Management Ltd’s holdings in Procter & Gamble were worth $11,455,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in…

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monday.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:MNDY) is one of the 12 Best Beaten Down Technology Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. monday.com (MNDY) Retains Strong Analyst Confidence Following Q4 and Full-Year Results As of February 18, 2026, about 90% of analysts remain bullish on monday.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:MNDY), with a consensus price target of $120, suggesting a 55.54% upside. Monday.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:MNDY) announced its fiscal Q4 2025 and full-year results on February 9, 2026. With 45% YoY growth in customers with $100K+ ARR, monday.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:MNDY) is still growing upmarket. Management anticipates $1,452–$1,462 million in revenue and $165–175 million in non-GAAP operating…

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