February 17, 2026

San Francisco AI Startups Demand 7-Day 12-Hour Workweeks Amid Job Worries

AI startups in San Francisco are now grinding harder than ever with 12-hour days, 7 days a week. Workers face long hours, shrinking entry-level jobs, and rising fears of AI-driven layoffs.

February 17, 2026

Indian Markets Gain; Infosys, Fractal Analytics Shine Amid Mixed Sector Action

Indian markets rose for the second day, with Nifty closing at 25,725 and Sensex up 174 points. IT stocks like Infosys and Fractal Analytics gained strong momentum. Ola Electric and Kwality Wall’s faced losses, while Engineers India dipped after profits booking.

February 17, 2026

Pakistan's KSE-100 Index Drops 1303 Points Amid Volatile Trading

Pakistan's KSE-100 closed down 1303 points on Tuesday with shaky trading. Millat Tractors rose after strong profits; PSO fell due to losses and higher taxes. The market remains under pressure from foreign outflows and political uncertainty.

February 17, 2026

US Small Investors Lose Big on Risky Alternatives Amid Regulatory Easing

Small US investors like Cathy Shubert are losing half their retirement money in risky alternative investments. Relaxed rules and Trump’s push to ease access to such investments raise alarm over growing financial risk for everyday investors.

February 17, 2026

Debenhams Owner Boohoo Raises £35m, Faces Possible Clash with Mike Ashley

Debenhams, owned by Boohoo, is raising £35 million from shareholders to cut debt and speed up turnaround plans. Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, a major shareholder, may not back the move. The group aims to simplify operations and boost profits amid tough competition.