European Central Bank President @Lagarde is expected to step down before completing her eight-year term in October 2027, according to the Financial Times. Last year, Lagarde told @flacqua that she initially believed the role was a five-year term, but French President Emmanuel https://t.co/2WYyfStjmB
Original source ↗  |  February 18, 2026 at 21:29 UTC  |  Twitter - @business

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IDEA [1] TICKER: USO, XLE, LMT, RTX DIRECTION: long THESIS: Increased geopolitical tension and the high probability of a US strike on Iran by March 15 suggest a potential rise in oil prices and increased demand for defense stocks. SPEAKER: @geiger_capital TIMEFRAME: short-term

IDEA [4] TICKER: MSFT, CRWD DIRECTION: long THESIS: Microsoft and CrowdStrike's expanded partnership, allowing Falcon on Microsoft Marketplace, is a positive development for both companies, enhancing market access and product offerings. SPEAKER: @seekingalpha TIMEFRAME: medium-term

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