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The Seoul city skyline early on December 16, 2020. (Photo by Ed JONES / AFP) (Photo by ED JONES/AFP via Getty Images)Ed Jones | Afp | Getty ImagesSouth Korea’s Kospi touched a record high for the second straight day on Friday, powered by a rally among insurance stocks and defense players. Samsung Life Insurance gained over 3.59%, while Mirae Asset Securities was up 3.69%. Defense heavyweight Hanwha Aerospace jumped 6.35%, while counterpart Firstec was up a whopping 16.7%.Index heavyweight SK Hynix rose 3.36%.However, other Asia-Pacific markets were mostly lower on Friday, after all three major Wall Street indexes declined overnight…

Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on February 19, 2026. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, revenue totaled $109.8 million, down 3.9% year over year. Net income amounted to $724,000, or $0.01 per share. For the full year 2025, revenue reached $421.5 million, a 1.7% decrease from 2024, while net income improved to $37.1 million from a $36.3 million net loss in the prior year. Company Description Rimini Street, Inc. provides global end-to-end enterprise software support, managed services, and Agentic AI ERP innovation solutions. As the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP,…

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In Louisiana’s key industries, oil and gas, shipping, construction, and agriculture, workplace and transportation accidents are often viewed through the narrow lens of insurance premiums and workers’ compensation claims. However, for business owners and operators, the true cost of an accident extends far beyond the direct payout. A single serious incident can trigger a cascade of indirect expenses, operational disruptions, and reputational damage that threatens profitability and long-term viability. Understanding this full financial impact is crucial for Louisiana businesses to appreciate the immense value of proactive safety investment and robust risk management.The Direct Costs: The Tip of the IcebergThe direct…

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2026, revealing a period of contraction across several key profitability metrics. The global vehicle auction leader reported that while it maintained a strong liquidity position, it faced headwinds in revenue and operating income compared to the same period in the previous year. Financial Performance Overview For the quarter, Copart generated total revenue of $1.12 billion, representing a 3.6% decrease from the prior year. Net income attributable to the company fell 9.5% to $350.7 million, while diluted earnings per share (EPS) settled at $0.36, down from…

Frequent flyers who hold a United Airlines co-branded credit or debit card can soon earn up to twice as many miles as noncardholders, effectively rewarding the airline’s biggest spenders. Source link #United #Airlines #loyalty #perks #reserved #cardholders #card #worth

If you are still running your flooring business using a combination of mental math, physical blueprints, and a whiteboard in the office, you are leaving money on the table. In the highly competitive construction industry, the difference between a profitable job and a break-even nightmare often comes down to accuracy and efficiency. This is where flooring contractor software bridges the gap. It isn’t just about “going digital”—it’s about centralizing your entire operation, from the first measurement to the final invoice. Whether you specialize in hardwood, tile, carpet, or epoxy, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know…

Ticketmaster parent Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday reported fourth-quarter sales that topped Wall Street’s expectations, helped by bigger shows, international expansion and more upsells at concerts. Source link #People #BTS #Harry #Styles #concerts #lifting #Live #Nations #sales

In this image posted on Feb. 19, 2026, Bharti Enterprises Founder and Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal with Adobe Chairman and CEO Shantanu Narayen during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, in New Delhi. (@airtelnews/X via PTI Photo) New Delhi: AI must remain open, trusted, and globally accessible rather than concentrated in a few hands, industry leaders said at the India AI Impact Summit, highlighting India’s potential role in shaping global AI norms.Sunil Mittal, founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, said AI is already becoming central to telecom operations. “From our company’s standpoint, AI is becoming a really integral part of…

Fans are speaking out after Megyn Kelly revisited a childhood story from Savannah Guthrie’s book while Savannah’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, remains missing.In a February 17 Instagram clip from “The Megyn Kelly Show,” Kelly discussed an excerpt from Savannah’s 2024 book, Mostly What God Does.In the audio, Savannah described a summer “kidnapping game” she played as a child with her older cousin, Teri.Kelly explained that the book recounts how Teri would surprise Savannah and her sister Annie early in the morning and drive them from Tucson toward Phoenix as part of a planned family prank.According to US Magazine, in the excerpt,…