Economics 11 February 2026 - 17 February 2026

Bogota Financial Shares Steady; Deposit Data Draws Attention
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Bogota Financial Shares Steady; Deposit Data Draws Attention

Bogota Financial Corp. shares rose to $8.40 on Wednesday with just 853 shares traded, after filings showed deposits fell 7.9% to $600.9 million and wholesale borrowings jumped 24.2% to $115.9 million. First-quarter net income dropped to $706,000, while net interest margin improved to 2.20%. Shareholders re-elected two directors and approved executive pay at the May 14 meeting.
May 20, 2026
Bank of America stock price holds near $52 as BAC heads into Tuesday reopen with Fed minutes, inflation data ahead
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Bank of America stock price holds near $52 as BAC heads into Tuesday reopen with Fed minutes, inflation data ahead

Bank of America closed at $52.55, down one cent, in Friday’s session before U.S. markets paused for Presidents Day. Trading resumes Tuesday, with investors awaiting Fed minutes Wednesday and GDP and inflation data Friday. Market watchers expect these releases to influence rate-cut bets and bank share moves. U.S. stock and bond markets were shut Monday.
February 17, 2026
Babcock shares jump as UK weighs faster defence spending push
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Babcock shares jump as UK weighs faster defence spending push

Babcock shares rose 3.2% to 1,340.5 pence in London after Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for faster defence spending and reports surfaced of an earlier 3% GDP target. The company disclosed a buyback of 8,045 shares on Feb. 13. Babcock stock remains down 6.3% over the past week. Investors await the March 3 government fiscal forecast for details on funding and priorities.
February 16, 2026
DCC share price slips today as UK inflation looms and investors wait for the next update
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DCC share price slips today as UK inflation looms and investors wait for the next update

DCC shares fell 1% to 5,225 pence in London on Monday, underperforming a 0.4% rise in the FTSE 100. The decline comes as investors await key UK labour and inflation data this week, with no new company news from DCC. The Office for National Statistics will release inflation figures on Feb. 18. DCC’s next scheduled update is its full-year results on May 19.
February 16, 2026
Natural gas price heads into Presidents’ Day week down 5% as traders track LNG flows and storage
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Natural gas price heads into Presidents’ Day week down 5% as traders track LNG flows and storage

U.S. natural gas futures settled at $3.243 per mmBtu on Friday, down 5% for the week despite a late rebound. Storage dropped by 249 bcf to 2,214 bcf, now 5.5% below the five-year average, according to EIA data. Spot prices at the Waha Hub in Texas stayed negative for a sixth day due to pipeline constraints. Traders are watching weekend weather forecasts and LNG export demand ahead of the next storage report Feb. 19.
February 14, 2026
Heating oil price today: NYMEX futures edge up after CPI, with OPEC+ and Venezuela in play
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Heating oil price today: NYMEX futures edge up after CPI, with OPEC+ and Venezuela in play

U.S. heating oil futures rose to $2.3977 a gallon by 1:40 p.m. EST Friday, up half a cent after a volatile week. The move followed softer U.S. inflation data and a large crude inventory build, with traders watching OPEC+ output talks and fuel stock levels. Brent crude was up 11 cents at $67.63. Wholesale heating oil in New York Harbor settled at $2.18 a gallon Thursday, down 2.9%.
February 13, 2026
Natural gas price snaps back above $3.20 after a 3% dip as storage, warm forecasts collide
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Natural gas price snaps back above $3.20 after a 3% dip as storage, warm forecasts collide

March U.S. natural gas futures rose 1% to $3.249/mmBtu by early afternoon, rebounding from a 3% drop. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a storage draw of 249 Bcf, leaving inventories 130 Bcf below the five-year average. Warmer forecasts may curb demand, while output remains high. Traders await next week’s storage data and weather updates.
February 13, 2026
Reckitt share price today: RKT.L steadies as UK GDP data lands and dividend payout nears
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Reckitt share price today: RKT.L steadies as UK GDP data lands and dividend payout nears

Reckitt Benckiser shares edged up 0.1% to 6,318p in early London trade Thursday after the UK economy posted weaker-than-expected 0.1% Q4 growth. Investors remain focused on a £1.6 billion special dividend tied to the Essential Home divestment, set for payment Feb. 20. Shares have traded ex-dividend since Feb. 2. Reckitt’s full-year results are due March 5.
February 12, 2026
Burlington Stores (BURL) stock edges up as flat retail sales keeps consumer spending in focus
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Burlington Stores (BURL) stock edges up as flat retail sales keeps consumer spending in focus

Burlington Stores shares closed up 0.4% at $305.83 Wednesday after trading between $304.62 and $310.79. U.S. retail sales were flat in December, missing forecasts, while other off-price retailers were mixed. Burlington remains within its 52-week range ahead of its Feb. 26 earnings report. Investors are watching for updates on demand and inventory after weak holiday sales.
February 11, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • 4DMedical's CT:VQ Technology Advances Respiratory Imaging Adoption Potential
    May 24, 2026, 5:51 AM EDT. Earlier this month, 4DMedical Limited highlighted the clinical use of its CT:VQ technology, emphasizing advanced respiratory imaging capabilities. The platform aims to integrate with existing lung function assessments, offering clearer adoption pathways in hospital diagnostics. The key near-term catalyst is commercial deployment in the EU, following receipt of the CE Mark in March 2026, alongside expanding U.S. usage. Despite growing clinical momentum, 4DMedical faces risks from sustained cash burn and funding requirements, with potential stock dilution. Revenue forecasts project A$73.4 million by 2029, implying rapid growth from current losses. Market valuations vary widely, reflecting uncertainty around CT:VQ's adoption and commercial success. Investors are advised to weigh diverse scenarios as 4DMedical navigates clinical integration and reimbursement challenges in respiratory imaging.