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Apple’s AI Strategy Offers Alternative for Investors

Apple’s AI Strategy Offers Alternative for Investors
Apple’s AI Strategy Offers Alternative for Investors
February 18, 2026  |  Apple

In an ocean of artificial intelligence (AI)-related angst, Apple is reportedly offering investors a life preserver. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Wayflyer Secures $250 Million From Atlas to Fuel Small Business Growth
Wayflyer Secures $250 Million From Atlas to Fuel Small Business Growth
February 18, 2026  |  SMBs

Wayflyer secured a $250 million, two-year credit facility to support the continued growth of its working capital solution for small businesses that are often underserved...

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Mastercard Move Powers Ericsson Global Wallet Expansion
Mastercard Move Powers Ericsson Global Wallet Expansion
February 18, 2026  |  Partnerships

Mobile communications and connectivity company Ericsson launched a money movement partnership with Mastercard, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 18) press release. Get the Full Story...

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Perplexity Pulling Sponsored Answers From AI Platform
Perplexity Pulling Sponsored Answers From AI Platform
February 18, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Perplexity is reportedly moving away from advertising. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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JPMorgan Wants to Open 160 Branches in 2026
JPMorgan Wants to Open 160 Branches in 2026
February 18, 2026  |  Banking

J.P. Morgan Chase is reportedly planning a 160-location wave of branch openings this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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White House Says CFPB Rules Cost Americans $237 Billion
White House Says CFPB Rules Cost Americans $237 Billion
February 17, 2026  |  CFPB

Republican lawmakers vowed Tuesday (Feb. 17) to reform the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) after a White House report detailed what it said are the...

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Stripe-Owned Bridge Clears OCC Hurdle for Federal Bank Charter
Stripe-Owned Bridge Clears OCC Hurdle for Federal Bank Charter
February 17, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Stripe-owned Bridge announced Tuesday (Feb. 17) that it received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to organize a federally chartered national trust bank. Get the Full...

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Private Software Firms Beat AI Disruption Fears With Early Earnings
Private Software Firms Beat AI Disruption Fears With Early Earnings
February 17, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Privately held software firms McAfee, Rocket Software, Perforce Software and Cloudera released their earnings to lenders ahead of schedule to reassure those lenders at a...

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Apple Bets on AI Wearables to Lock in iPhone Users
Apple Bets on AI Wearables to Lock in iPhone Users
February 17, 2026  |  Wearables

Apple is accelerating its development of three artificial intelligence (AI)-powered wearable devices: smart glasses, a pendant and AirPods, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Feb. 17), citing unnamed...

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