Economy

US stocks end with gains, led by tech shares

US stocks end with gains, led by tech shares

Dow adds 0.26%, Nasdaq up 0.78%, S&P climbs 0.56%, fear index eases 3.3%

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US durable goods orders dip less than expected in December
18.02.2026

US durable goods orders dip less than expected in December

Value of new orders for manufactured durable goods falls 1.4% to $319.6B, led by decline in transportation equipment orders

Turkish gaming industry tops $1B in 2025
18.02.2026

Turkish gaming industry tops $1B in 2025

Active player count reaches 50 million with 46% participation by women, while gaming industry moves towards achieving player retention for success, says sector representative

Airbnb offers $750 incentive to new hosts for FIFA World Cup 2026
18.02.2026

Airbnb offers $750 incentive to new hosts for FIFA World Cup 2026

Company announces that residents in host cities can earn cash bonus by listing their homes during the tournament

Turkish firm Karmod completes container office project in Belgium
18.02.2026

Turkish firm Karmod completes container office project in Belgium

Karmod’s container offices are widely used across Europe due to production quality, insulation performance and sealing features, company manager says

EU sees trade surplus of $31.2B in Q4, 2025
18.02.2026

EU sees trade surplus of $31.2B in Q4, 2025

Statistical office says that EU maintains positive trade balance