Heidi Cuthbert

Solana (CRYPTO:SOL)-focused exchange-traded funds have recorded seven consecutive days of net inflows even as the wider cryptocurrency market remains under sustained pressure.

Data from Farside Investors shows that Solana ETFs attracted a cumulative $674m in net inflows during the period, highlighting continued institutional engagement.

The strongest single day of inflows was recorded last Tuesday, when $16.6m entered Solana-linked ETF products.

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share, payable on March 12, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 19, 2026.

This marks the eighth consecutive year of dividend increases for the company, following a 15% hike in March 2025, which raised the dividend from $0.40 to $0.46 per share.

Silver has climbed into record territory, signalling renewed investor anxiety over inflation, monetary credibility and the long-term impact of shifting US monetary policy.

The rally has unfolded alongside a sharp reassessment of risk as market participants rotate capital towards tangible assets amid growing doubts over fiat stability.

Google Trends data indicates that search interest in “bitcoin” has remained steady over the past year, even as market attention appears quieter heading into year-end.

On a 12-month view, bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) searches have moved in measured waves rather than collapsing, suggesting sustained baseline interest rather than fading relevance.

West African gold producer Robex Resources (ASX:RXR) has delivered the first ore to the mill at its Kiniéro Gold Project in Guinea, marking a key milestone in the project’s commissioning phase.

The processing plant is performing in line with expectations, with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems operating as designed. Robex remains on track to pour first gold in December, with ramp-up to commercial production targeted for Q1 2026.

WIN Metals (ASX:WIN) has raised $5.5 million through a heavily oversubscribed share placement at $0.035 per share, with strong support from both existing and new sophisticated investors.

The proceeds will fund resource and exploration drilling at the high-grade Radio Gold Mine Project and the Golden Crown deposit within the Butchers Creek Gold Project, as well as preparatory work for production.

Caleres (NYSE:CAL), a market-leading portfolio of consumer-driven footwear brands, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared its regular quarterly cash dividend.

Katapult (NASDAQ:KPLT) has announced a definitive all-stock agreement to merge with Aaron’s and CCF Holdings, forming a leading omni-channel financial solutions and retail platform aimed at serving non-prime consumers.