FINANCE

Feb 15 2026FINANCE

A New Player in India's Loan Game

Bain Capital is making a bold entrance into India's financial sector. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given the go-ahead for Bain to acquire a significant portion of Manappuram Finance. This isn't just any investment; it's a whopping 18% stake, valued at approximately 43. 85 billion rupees. Man

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Feb 15 2026CRYPTO

How a Meme Coin is Fueling a Political Campaign

Mark Moran is taking a unique approach to his Senate campaign. He's using a meme coin to gain attention and connect with voters. Moran, a former Wall Street banker and reality TV contestant, is running against Sen. Mark Warner in Virginia's Democratic primary. He believes that embracing crypto cultu

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Feb 14 2026BUSINESS

Funko's Financial Flexibility Gets a Boost

Funko is making some big moves to keep their financial game strong. They just tweaked their credit deal, pushing the due date to the end of 2027. This isn't just about extra time; it's about giving them room to grow and breathe. The company had to make some adjustments to the terms, but it seems li

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Feb 13 2026FINANCE

Chicago's Bold Move: Selling Unpaid Debt to Investors

Chicago is taking a big step. It wants to sell about $1 billion in debt. This debt comes from things like unpaid parking tickets. The city is hoping investors will buy this debt. But there's a catch. A top finance official says this is risky. The official warns it might be costly. Investors might no

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Feb 13 2026FINANCE

How AI is Changing the Way Finance Teams Work

At HPE, the finance team used to spend a lot of time getting ready for a big meeting every Monday. They had to gather data from different parts of the company and put it all together. This took up most of their week, leaving little time to talk about what the company should do next. To fix this, th

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Feb 12 2026FINANCE

Half‑Million by Forty: How Few Reach It

Most people think that having half a million dollars in net worth by age 40 is common, but data shows it’s actually rare. Only a little over ten percent of Americans aged 18 to 39 have reached that milestone, while the median net worth for this group is closer to $178, 000. So if you haven’t hit the

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Feb 12 2026CRYPTO

Penguins Get a Visa Card and Their Token Climbs

The Pudgy Penguins community is buzzing because a new Visa‑backed card has been announced. The card lets holders spend their crypto or stablecoins at more than 150 million stores and earn rewards of up to 12% on balances. There are three levels: Standard, Black, and Gold, with the Gold tier offering

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Feb 12 2026CRYPTO

Young People Prefer Crypto Over Banks

Young folks today are not big fans of traditional banks. They trust crypto more. This is a big deal for banks. A recent study shows that Gen Z and millennials trust crypto almost five times more than older generations. About one in five young people don't trust banks much. But most baby boomers stil

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

New Kid on the Block: A YouTube Star Buys a Fintech App

A popular online personality has just added a banking app to his growing list of businesses. The app, called Step, was created in 2018 and promises to help people learn about money and manage it easily. Back in 2021, Step raised more than $175 million from well‑known investors such as General Cataly

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Montana Politicians Start 2026 Campaigns with Big Cash Advantage

Sen. Steve Daines begins the year with nearly five million dollars ready for use, while Rep. Ryan Zinke has close to three million in hand. Together they hold a comfortable lead over their Democratic opponents, who collectively have just about one‑hundred twenty‑nine thousand dollars. Daines’ 202

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