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Utah Senate Committee Rejects Government-Managed Gold Payment System
Salt Lake City, Thursday, 19 February 2026.
On February 17, 2026, Utah lawmakers defeated House Bill 195, rejecting a state-run transactional gold system for the second consecutive year. Despite Utah’s strong sound money ranking, advocates and legislators dismissed the proposal as a “government boondoggle,” arguing that precious metal ownership should remain outside state administration.
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S&P 500 Earnings Surge as Revenue Growth Hits Three-Year High
New York, Thursday, 19 February 2026.
S&P 500 earnings rose 12.7%, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of growth. Notably, revenue increased 9.0%, the fastest pace since 2022, driven primarily by strong technology sector performance.
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Walmart Beats Holiday Expectations in First Report Under New CEO John Furner
Bentonville, Thursday, 19 February 2026.
Walmart posted $190.7 billion in revenue and 24% e-commerce growth, though shares slipped on cautious guidance during CEO John Furner’s inaugural earnings report for the now trillion-dollar retailer.
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Trump Launches Gaza Reconstruction Initiative as Major European Allies Decline Participation
Washington D.C., Thursday, 19 February 2026.
While securing $5 billion in pledges today, the inaugural Board of Peace meeting highlighted a transatlantic rift as key European powers refused full membership in the US-led body.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested Following Investigation into Misconduct in Public Office
London, Thursday, 19 February 2026.
Detained on his 66th birthday, the former prince faces allegations of sharing sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as the UK’s special trade envoy.