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Booking Holdings Reports Strong Q4 Revenue Beat and Announces 25-for-1 Stock Split
Norwalk, Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
Booking Holdings defied market skepticism by delivering $6.35 billion in fourth-quarter revenue, significantly outpacing analyst estimates driven by a 16% surge in gross bookings. Signaling robust confidence in global travel demand, the company also unveiled a massive 25-for-1 stock split and raised its dividend, providing a positive outlook despite recent share price volatility.
Trump Organization Files for Exclusive Rights to Airport Branding
Washington, Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
In a historic move for a sitting president, the Trump Organization has preemptively filed trademarks for airport-related services, securing commercial control ahead of proposed legislative renamings in Florida.
Seattle Seahawks Officially Hit Market in Potential Record-Breaking Sale
Seattle, Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
Fresh off their Super Bowl LX victory, the Seattle Seahawks are officially for sale, a move by the Paul G. Allen Estate expected to shatter NFL transaction records. With valuations projecting a price tag exceeding $7 billion, this liquidation fulfills the late Microsoft co-founder’s philanthropic directive, presenting a rare opportunity for investors to acquire a championship franchise at the peak of its value.
Ford Idles $5.8 Billion Battery Plant and Cuts 1,600 Jobs Amid Policy Rollbacks
Dearborn, Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
Just four months after opening, Ford halted its Kentucky facility and laid off 1,600 workers, citing federal subsidy rollbacks and a strategic pivot to stem billions in EV division losses.
Microsoft Copilot Flaw Bypasses Privacy Filters to Read Confidential Emails
Redmond, Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
Since late January, a software bug allowed Microsoft’s AI to summarize confidential emails, bypassing critical data protection policies designed to secure sensitive corporate and personal information.
YouTube Restores Service Following Massive Outage Linked to Recommendation System Failure
Mountain View, Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
A specific failure in the recommendation system triggered a widespread blackout Tuesday, generating over 320,000 outage reports in the U.S. alone before Alphabet Inc. restored full access.
Anthropic Releases Mid-Range AI That Rivals Top Models for a Fraction of the Cost
San Francisco, Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
Launched today, Claude Sonnet 4.6 delivers near-flagship intelligence at an 80% discount, enabling widespread adoption of advanced coding and computer automation tools previously restricted by price.
