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eBay to slash 1,000 more jobs, around 9% of workforce

US e-commerce platform eBay will cut some 1,000 jobs, or about nine percent of its workforce, a spokesperson told AFP on Wednesday, following an initial round of layoffs in February.

Tesla profits drop but top analyst estimates

Tesla reported a drop in third-quarter profits Wednesday but topped analyst estimates as multi-billionaire Elon Musk's electric vehicle maker invested heavily in new technologies.

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Asian stocks up, oil market cautious

Asian stocks rose Wednesday, while the oil market was cautious after prices dropped in the wake of Tehran's upbeat response during talks with US officials on Iran's nuclear programme.

UK manufacturers struggle under sky-high energy bills

Molten glass drops through chutes before being blown into bottles at manufacturer Encirc's northwest England plant, where intensive operations are under strain from exorbitant energy prices weighing on Britain's heavy industry.

New tech and AI set to take athlete data business to next level

From tracking the trajectory and speed of a footballer's strike to monitoring a Tour de France rider's real-time power output, performance athlete data is deepening its reach in sports, with specialised firms eyeing to score big business.

Afghan woman's boutique brightens Bamiyan

With women banned from most jobs in Afghanistan, an embroidery boutique run by 22-year-old Rahima Alavi is a surprising and treasured sight in Bamiyan.

Gladstone Commercial Corporation Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2025

Please note that the limited information that follows in this press release is not adequate to make an informed investment judgment.

A Low Float Meets Game-Changing Blockchain Tech: Why SMX (Security Matters) Could Be a Breakout Infrastructure Play That Reclaims Its Former Peaks

Scarce Shares, Scalable Technology: SMX Combines a Low Float Structure With Material Efficiency and Supply Chain Infrastructure Innovation

Diveroli Investment Group Backs Low-Power AI Chipmaker GSI Technology Amid Defense AI Expansion

MIAMI, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 18, 2026 / Diveroli Investment Group ("DIG") today announced that it has taken a significant ownership position in GSI Technology, Inc. ("GSI" or the "Company").

SMX: The Low Float Tech Play Reinventing Gold - and Positioned for a Powerful Growth Pattern.

With a thin public float, financing secured through 2027, and patented molecular authentication technology transforming how gold and silver are verified, SMX (Security Matters) is emerging as a high-volatility infrastructure story in the middle of a historic metals rally.

SPT and Segofs Energy Successfully Deploy SPT's First In-House Gyro While Drilling System, Demonstrating Collision-Avoidance Gains and Significant Rig-Time Savings in Nigeria

STOCKHOLM, SE / ACCESS Newswire / February 18, 2026 / Stockholm Precision Tools (SPT) has successfully completed the first field deployment of its SPT GyroTracer™ GWD (Gyro While Drilling) system in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone for gyro-based wellbore positioning in magnetically challenging drilling environments.

Elixr Debuts Careconscious, Formalizes Caregiving as a Measurable Business Strategy and Names Global HR Executive Elle Lebourg Co-Founder

Together, the workforce solution and the appointment of a Managing Partner accelerate the company's mission to make caregiving risk visible and actionable across organizations.

The Numbers are Clear: Latest Iteration of Stagwell's News Advertising Study Shows Germans Love Their News

Stagwell, Axel Springer, Teads and The Trade Desk partner on German News Advertising Study, drawing insights from over 11,000 respondentsStudy finds the proportion of ‘news junkies' in Germany is highest of all the surveyed markets

SMX's Low Float Infrastructure Story: After Gold's Record Price This Year, Could This Be a Path Back to Prior Highs?

As record-breaking metals prices collide with enforcement-driven markets, SMX is a low-float name that investors may want to revisit.

From Gold to Rare Earths to Digital Assets: How SMX is Redefining Trust Across Industries

One molecular identity platform is giving physical materials and digital markets verifiable, persistent proof-turning isolated sectors into an interconnected ecosystem built on measurable truth.

Your Cannabis Has a Passport: SMX Tracks It End-to-End

As Cannabis Enters a New Era of Regulation and Accountability, SMX Ensures Every Product Carries a Tamper-Proof, Invisible Molecular ID, Making Lost Packages, Fraud and Uncertainty a Thing of the Past

Luxury Needs Proof, Not Promises: How SMX Stops Scams Before They Start

With molecular tracking embedded directly into materials, SMX gives consumers confidence, prevents fraud, and makes "trust me" a thing of the past.

Silver's Test: How SMX Builds Infrastructure That Endures Scrutiny

By embedding molecular identity directly into regulated materials, SMX demonstrates that reliability and persistence matter more than speed in complex supply chains.

SMX Turns Gold Into a Trackable Asset Just as Prices Reached Record Levels in Early 2026

Using Molecular Markers and Digital Tracking, SMX is Transforming Gold and Silver From Anonymous Assets Into Fully Verifiable, Auditable and Sustainable Materials

Real's Vinicius hits out at 'cowards' after racism storm against Benfica

Match-winner Vinicius Junior hit out at "cowards" after accusing Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him during Real Madrid's 1-0 Champions League play-off first leg victory in Lisbon on Tuesday.

Warner Bros. gives Paramount one week to outbid Netflix

Warner Bros. Discovery said Tuesday it will give Paramount Skydance a week to sweeten its buyout offer for the storied media giant, as the bidding war with Netflix turned into a bitter battle to win over Warner shareholders.

Warner Bros. says reopening talks with Paramount on its buyout offer

Warner Bros. Discovery said Tuesday it has reopened talks with Paramount Skydance on its buyout offer, giving the company a week to beat a rival Netflix bid.

AI 'arms race' risks human extinction, warns top computing expert

Tech CEOs are locked in an artificial intelligence "arms race" that risks wiping out humanity, top computer science researcher Stuart Russell told AFP on Tuesday, calling for governments to pull the brakes.

Oil prices rise as Trump ramps up Iran threats

Oil prices rose Tuesday after US President Donald Trump ramped up threats towards large crude producer Iran, as the two countries met in Geneva for talks over the Islamic republic's nuclear programme.

EU investigates Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls

The EU on Tuesday opened an investigation into the online retail giant Shein over the sale of childlike sex dolls and what it called the platform's "addictive design".

Bangladesh's new PM Tarique Rahman takes power

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was sworn into office on Tuesday to lead the first elected government since a deadly 2024 uprising, facing a daunting list of challenges.

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84: family

Veteran US civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the nation's most influential Black voices, died peacefully Tuesday morning, his family said in a statement. He was 84.

'Made in Europe' or 'Made with Europe'? Buy European push splits bloc

Everyone in Europe agrees the EU needs to rescue its industry but the bloc is split over how far it should push a 'Buy European' approach in order to do so.

Oil in spotlight as Trump's Iran warning rattles sleepy markets

Oil prices were in focus Tuesday as US President Donald Trump ramped up threats towards Iran, shaking up markets subdued by holidays in Asia and the United States.

Doctors, tourism, tobacco: Cuba buckling under US pressure

Cuba's already shattered economy is being assailed on various fronts as US President Donald Trump has vowed to bring the communist island to its knees.

SMX is Fully Financed Through Q1 2027 as Sustainability Moves from Promise to Proof

Fully financed through Q1 2027, SMX scales its molecular tracking and Plastic Cycle Token platform to bring accountability, transparency, and real-world impact to global supply chains.

Stagwell Schedules Webcast to Discuss Financial Results for the Three Months and Twelve Months Ended Dec. 31, 2025

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW), the global challenger network transforming marketing through AI, will report financial results for the three and twelve months ended Dec. 31, 2025, on Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2026, before market open.

SMX's Low Float Infrastructure Story: After Gold's $5,500 Record Price, Could This Be a Path Back to Prior Highs?

As record-breaking metals prices collide with enforcement-driven markets, SMX is a low-float name investors may want to revisit.

Boomerang Ventures Leads Strategic Investment in IMPOWER HEALTH, Appoints Trent McCracken as CEO

Standardizing the 6th Vital Sign: Bringing Lab-grade Mobility Diagnostics to Everyday Clinics

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