Bitcoin, ether, xrp ETFs bleed while Solana bucks outflow trend
U.S.-listed crypto ETFs are flashing red across the board, with one notable exception.
Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $133.3 million in daily net outflows as of Feb. 18, led by BlackRock’s IBIT, which shed $84.2 million, and Fidelity’s FBTC, which lost $49 million. Total net assets across bitcoin funds stand at $83.6 billion, roughly 6.3% of bitcoin’s market cap,
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Read MoreAsian shares advance, tracking a Wall St rally led by Nvidia
Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday after a rally on Wall Street that was led by computer chip giant Nvidia.
U.S. futures edged lower and oil prices rose as media reports said the likelihood was rising of conflict with Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump has been weighing whether to take military action against Iran as his administration surges military resources to the region while holding indirect talks with Tehran over its nuclear program.
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Read MoreGold ETFs shine brighter than equities
Gold’s appeal as a safe investment
With markets feeling shaky and global tensions rising, more people are turning to gold as a safe bet.
Gold ETFs now make up their biggest share ever of mutual fund assets at 2.3%.
This shift shows how retail investors and new buyers across age groups are increasingly participating and looking for stability and new ways to protect their money when things get unpredictable.
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Read MoreStock Market Today, Feb. 18: Palantir Technologies Rises After Mizuho Upgrade Highlights AI Growth Potential
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR), a data integration and analytics specialist, closed Wednesday at $135.38, up 1.77%. The stock moved higher as investors responded to a Mizuho upgrade, fresh AI partnerships, and its Miami headquarters relocation, while watching how these shifts translate into sustained commercial growth.
Trading volume reached 58.4 million shares,
Manulife Investments Announces February 2026 Cash Distributions for Manulife Exchange Traded Funds and ETF Series of Manulife Funds
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TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2026 /CNW/ – Manulife Investments today announced the February 2026 cash distributions for Manulife Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and ETF series of Manulife Mutual Funds, including Manulife Alternative Mutual Funds (Manulife Funds), that distribute monthly. Unitholders of record at the close of business on February 27,
The Burst
Will Archer Aviation Make Flying Taxis a Reality?
For decades, flying cars have been the stuff of science fiction. But now, they’re inching closer to becoming part of our everyday lives and Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) is one of the startups trying to make that future take off.
Archer is building what’s known as eVTOLs, electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
1 Science Powerhouse To Own for the Next Decade
Thermo Fisher Scientific has a knack for thriving even in challenging markets. While the company isn’t entirely immune to today’s global headwinds, slower biopharmaceutical spending, tighter budgets in academic labs, and muted demand in China, it has weathered the storm far better than most of its peers.
The reason?
A combination of unmatched scale,
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Is Jessica Alba’s Stock Set For 50% Pop?
The Honest Company (NASDAQ:HNST) is a lifestyle brand most famously associated with founder Jessica Alba that sells a variety of personal care and beauty products, as well as diapers and other baby care products.
It primarily sells online through its own website and other eCommerce channels, though its brand also has a presence in brick-and-mortar retailers.
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