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American Express Raises the Stakes: Higher Fees, Tighter Lounge Access in Bid to Retain Premium Clientele

American Express is implementing a dual strategy of increased annual fees and stricter Centurion Lounge access rules for its premium cardholders. The move, seen as a direct response to intensifying competition from rivals like JPMorgan Chase, aims to bolster profitability while refining the value proposition for affluent and younger demographics.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

PPG Posts Strong 2025, Eyes 2026 Growth; Buyback and New Contracts Fuel Investor Debate

PPG Industries reports robust 2025 earnings, completes a major share repurchase, and secures key contracts. While management's 2026 outlook suggests growth is back-half weighted, analysts are divided on whether the stock's current momentum is sustainable.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Reform UK's Pension Pledge Hits Reality Wall as Council Tax Rises

Reform UK's election promise to cut council tax by slashing 'wasteful' spending collides with the complex financial realities of local government pensions, with experts warning its proposed solutions may be unworkable or merely defer costs.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's $58K Safety Net Emerges as Galaxy Digital Warns of Prolonged Downturn

Galaxy Digital cautions that Bitcoin's correction may extend further, identifying a critical long-term support zone near $58,000 that has historically marked cycle lows.

Feb 3, 2026

Tether Takes on Mining Giants with Open-Source Operating System

The stablecoin giant launches MiningOS, a modular platform designed to democratize Bitcoin mining operations from home setups to industrial facilities, challenging the proprietary software dominance in the sector.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Airbus CEO Flags Supply Chain Strain as Engine Shortages Loom for 2025-26

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury warns that persistent supply chain disruptions, particularly for engines, will challenge aircraft deliveries through 2026, even as defense demand rises and competition from China's Comac grows.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Keppel's ROCE Stagnates at 3.9%, Raising Questions on Its 'Multi-Bagger' Potential

Despite a soaring share price, Keppel Ltd's return on capital employed remains low and static, suggesting the conglomerate may be past its high-growth phase and reliant on dividends to reward shareholders.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Gemcorp Launches Imbono to Tackle Africa's Infrastructure Execution Crisis

Emerging markets investor Gemcorp spins off a new operating platform, Imbono, to bridge the chronic gap between project financing and completion in Africa's energy, water, logistics, and food security sectors.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Realty Income Expands Global Reach with $1.5B GIC Logistics Venture, Enters Mexican Market

Realty Income (O) has formed a major partnership with Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC, committing over $1.5 billion to build-to-suit logistics properties, while simultaneously making its first investment in Mexico. This strategic move diversifies the REIT's portfolio into high-growth logistics and international markets, leveraging external capital to fuel expansion.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

USA Rare Earth's Meteoric Rise: Can a Zero-Revenue Miner Justify Its Surge?

Shares of USA Rare Earth (USAR) have skyrocketed over 56% in the past month, defying its reported zero revenue and substantial losses. As the critical minerals sector heats up, investors are left to question whether this is speculative frenzy or a bet on a strategic national resource.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Sirius Real Estate Outperforms Market, Delivering 34% Total Return to Investors

While passive funds track the market, active stock selection can yield superior gains. Sirius Real Estate (LON:SRE) shareholders have enjoyed a 34% total return over the past year, significantly outpacing the FTSE. However, longer-term performance and valuation metrics suggest a more nuanced picture for the commercial property firm.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Norwegian Royal Family Faces Dual Crises as Step-Son's Rape Trial Opens Amid Epstein Email Revelations

Norway's revered monarchy is navigating unprecedented turbulence this week, with the Crown Prince's stepson standing trial on serious assault charges while newly released court documents reveal intimate email exchanges between Crown Princess Mette-Marit and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Truce Shattered: Kyiv, Kharkiv Endure Renewed Russian Strikes Amid Deep Freeze

A brief humanitarian pause brokered by the U.S. collapsed as Russia launched fresh attacks on Ukrainian cities, targeting energy infrastructure during a severe cold snap that has seen temperatures plummet below -20°C.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Chevron Bets Big on Venezuela Amid Record Output and Dividend Hike

Chevron's latest earnings reveal a strategy doubling down on cash-generating upstream growth, highlighted by a dividend increase and a high-stakes push to boost Venezuelan production. As the oil giant integrates its Hess acquisition, investors weigh the balance of geopolitical risk against potential rewards.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

MicroStrategy's High-Stakes Bet: Bitcoin's Slide Tests the Limits of a Leveraged Strategy

As Bitcoin retreated from recent highs, MicroStrategy's massive holdings briefly slipped into unrealized loss territory, casting fresh doubt on the company's aggressive, debt-fueled crypto accumulation strategy and sending its shares tumbling.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Poland's Economic Ascent: From Iron Curtain to G20 Threshold

Poland stands on the cusp of joining the G20, marking a historic economic transformation from a communist-era command economy to a trillion-dollar European powerhouse. This journey, once dismissed as a fanciful dream, is now hailed as a modern miracle with tangible impacts on everyday life.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Soars on Record Demand for New Oceania Sonata

Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings surged over 7% Monday, fueled by unprecedented booking figures for its newly announced ship, the Oceania Sonata, signaling robust consumer appetite in the luxury cruise segment.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Carnival Stock Surges 8% on Dividend Announcement and Sector Optimism

Shares of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL) jumped sharply Monday, buoyed by a new dividend payment and a wave of positive sentiment sweeping the cruise industry following strong results from a key competitor.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

GameStop Surges 8% on CEO Cohen's Bold $1 Billion Acquisition Plan

Shares of GameStop (GME) jumped sharply Monday after CEO Ryan Cohen outlined an ambitious billion-dollar acquisition strategy aimed at transforming the company and fueling its long-term growth ambitions.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

JetBlue Shares Climb 8% After Analysts Lift Price Targets, Despite Quarterly Losses

JetBlue Airways saw its stock surge Monday following revised analyst outlooks, even as the carrier reported a widened fourth-quarter net loss. The boost reflects optimism around strategic partnerships and new cabin offerings.

Feb 3, 2026