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On February 12, 2026, Barington Companies Management reported selling 143,900 shares of TriMas (NASDAQ:TRS), an estimated $5.02 million trade based on quarterly average pricing, according to a new SEC filing. In a quarterly disclosure filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12, 2026, Barington Companies Management reported selling 143,900 shares of TriMas in the fourth quarter of 2025. The estimated transaction value, based on the period’s average unadjusted closing price, was $5.02 million. The value of the fund’s TriMas position fell by $5.98 million over the quarter, a figure that includes both trading activity and market price…

Despite fast-depleting gas inventories, Europe’s benchmark prices plummeted by more than 5% early on Monday as forecasts of milder weather ahead and a plunge in the U.S. benchmark futures eased concerns about supply.  The front-month Dutch TTF Natural Gas Futures, the benchmark for Europe’s gas trading, slumped by 5.6% as of 9:00 a.m. in Amsterdam on Monday, to $36.41 (30.675 euros) per megawatt-hour (MWh). This was the lowest price in five weeks, since the second week of January. Weather models suggest milder temperatures in major gas-consuming countries in northwest Europe over the coming days, easing the pressure on inventories that…

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury on Thursday will offer $9 billion in a new 30-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security, CUSIP 912810US5. The real yield to maturity and coupon rate will be determined by the auction results, but it looks likely this TIPS will get an attractive real yield, possibly close to 2.5%. The 30-year real yield has been sinking a bit through the month of February, down about 17 basis points since February 2. But the current Treasury estimate of 2.46% remains historically attractive. In the last 16 years, only one TIPS auction of this term — last year’s August…

Key Takeaways Even if you don’t earn a high salary, you can build a high net worth by saving consistently. Automate your savings and pay yourself first.Avoid lifestyle creep: as you earn more, don’t needlessly spend more.Use the power of compounding to your advantage: start saving early, and, once invested, leave those funds alone for a long period of time. A high net worth gives you the freedom to live the life you want, from starting a business to retiring early to quitting a job you dislike without having another one lined up right away. If you’re not earning a…

KEY TAKEAWAYS The IRS began processing tax returns on January 26.The deadline for employers to send out all W-2 and 1099 forms reporting income was February 2.Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026 to file their 2025 taxes or request an extension. The 2026 tax filing season has begun. Here are the key dates you need to know. During this filing season, taxpayers will need to use the newly created Schedule 1-A to take advantage of the new tax deductions and credits created by the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, such as the no-tax-on-tips deduction and the additional deduction for older…

Key Takeaways A 2025 study by MovingPlace.com found that the states where homes are more likely to have issues, such as foundation damage, faulty plumbing, and electrical problems that could go undetected during the buying process.Rhode Island, Ohio and Massachusetts led the states with potential ‘lemon’ homes, while Nevada, Florida and Utah were states where homes were likely to have the fewest issues.States with a higher proportion of lemon homes were generally in the Rust Belt and suffered from an aging housing stock and harsher weather conditions. Does the home you’re thinking about buying have hidden problems like water leaks,…

Key Takeaways Among the most common financial mistakes, a scattered portfolio, old accounts, and overlooked documents can quietly drain wealth.Tax inefficiency and outdated beneficiaries often go unnoticed until it’s too late.If you want to prevent costly mistakes, make sure you have a clear financial plan that you regularly revisit and adjust as necessary. Many people assume their finances are in decent shape—until a closer look reveals gaps that can cost them money, time, and peace of mind. Carolyn McClanahan, founder of Life Planning Partners, says new clients often arrive with portfolios and plans that don’t line up with their goals—or…

(Image credit: Getty Images)Meet Sarah McDonald, a software engineer from Austin who bought her first rental property in 2018 — a modest three-bedroom house for $280,000.Fast-forward to today, Sarah now owns a 24-unit apartment complex worth $3.2 million. The secret to her transformation from small-time landlord to commercial real estate investor? She discovered the power of using 1031 exchanges to systematically scale up her real estate empire.Sarah’s journey illustrates one of the most overlooked strategies in real estate investing: The step-up approach. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed investor. Subscribe from just $107.88…

Editor’s note: This article is part of an ongoing series featuring the best retirement quotes and wisdom from top financial experts, leaders, and public figures. Other articles feature Warren Buffett, Michael Jordan, Mark Cuban, Jimmy Buffett, Dr. Seuss, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and Vince Lombardi.Ronald Reagan was known as the “Great Communicator.” Still, for the millions entering or already in retirement, he also personifies a powerful message: the spirit of independence and the drive to pursue new dreams have no expiration date.The 40th president understood that a combination of hard work and disciplined financial common sense is the tenet of…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Peter Tufano is a professor at Harvard Business School and former dean of Saïd Business School at the University of OxfordFor decades, businesses and business schools have accepted Milton Friedman’s maxim that a corporation’s purpose is to “increase its profits” while obeying the “rules of the game”. For many, the law is the only substantive guardrail. But with that safeguard being weakened every day, today’s leaders and educators need to reflect and act.In the US, federal guardrails are being dismantled, with wholesale relaxation…