Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces a decision on whom to tap for spots opening on the Bank of Japan’s board, nominations that will give economists and investors an indication of how she hopes to influence central bank policy https://t.co/2Vq5Dafx0K
Original source ↗  |  February 18, 2026 at 23:41 UTC  |  Twitter - @business

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IDEA 1 TICKER: FCT.MI DIRECTION: short THESIS: Fincantieri's plan to place new shares for up to 10% of its capital through an Accelerated Bookbuild (ABB) suggests potential dilution for existing shareholders, which could put downward pressure on the stock price in the short term. SPEAKER: @ReutersBiz TIMEFRAME: short-term

IDEA 2 TICKER: USO (or other oil ETFs/futures) DIRECTION: long THESIS: Oil prices are holding near recent highs above $65 due to elevated supply fears stemming from Iran conflict risks and uncertain nuclear talks, suggesting continued upward price pressure. SPEAKER: @FirstSquawk