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Fed Chair Contender's 'New Gold' Bitcoin Endorsement Clashes With Market Slump

Kevin Warsh, a leading candidate for Federal Reserve Chair, has historically framed Bitcoin not as a threat but as a crucial policy signal. His past comments labeling it 'the new gold' for younger investors stand in stark contrast to the cryptocurrency's recent 3% decline, highlighting the volatile intersection of regulatory sentiment and digital asset markets.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Cross-Chain Protocol CrossCurve Loses $3 Million in Latest Bridge Exploit, Highlighting Persistent DeFi Security Crisis

The CrossCurve decentralized finance protocol has suffered a $3 million exploit through a vulnerability in its cross-chain bridge, contributing to a devastating start to 2026 that has seen nearly $400 million stolen from the crypto sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Zuckerberg's AI Roadmap Signals Sustained Demand for Nvidia's Chips

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's forecast of a major AI infrastructure build-out through 2026 suggests continued robust spending on Nvidia's hardware, reinforcing the chipmaker's central role in the ongoing tech boom.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Intuit Shares Tumble 24% Amid AI Anxiety: Market Overreaction or Sign of Slowing Growth?

Despite posting strong Q1 results and reaffirming its double-digit growth outlook for fiscal 2026, Intuit's stock has been caught in a broader software sector sell-off. Investors are grappling with whether AI poses a disruptive threat or a tangible growth catalyst for the financial software giant.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Revolut Founder's Residency Flip-Flop: Storonsky Back in UK After Brief Dubai Filing Sparks Regulatory Scrutiny

Nikolay Storonsky, the billionaire CEO of fintech giant Revolut, has officially corrected corporate records to reaffirm his UK residency, following a brief filing that listed him in the UAE—a move that had sent shockwaves through regulators and political circles.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Market Mismatch: Three Undervalued Stocks Trading at Steep Discounts

Amidst a choppy market, value investors are hunting for bargains. We spotlight three companies—Dingdong, Origin Bancorp, and ATRenew—whose current share prices appear significantly disconnected from their estimated intrinsic value, presenting potential opportunities for the discerning investor.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Hype: An Industrial Real Estate Giant Quietly Powers the AI Revolution

As sky-high valuations plague pure-play AI stocks, a global industrial landlord is emerging as a critical—and potentially undervalued—enabler of the artificial intelligence boom through its strategic pivot into data centers.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Wells Fargo Raises Broadcom Target to $430, Citing AI Surge and Software Strength

Wells Fargo has upgraded Broadcom (AVGO) to Overweight and increased its price target to $430, pointing to the chipmaker's significant AI revenue trajectory and a robust software pipeline as key growth drivers through 2027.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

HubSpot's Strategic Shift: Upmarket Gains and AI Agents Fuel Growth Amid SMB Softness

Wall Street analysts are reaffirming confidence in HubSpot's long-term strategy, pointing to its successful expansion into larger enterprise clients and the integration of AI agents across its platform. While concerns linger over softening demand from small and mid-sized businesses, the company's focus on multi-hub adoption and upmarket contracts is seen as reshaping its core growth engine.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

American Airlines' Centennial Storm: A $200 Million Operational Meltdown

A historic winter storm has plunged American Airlines into its worst weather-related crisis, stranding crews and passengers while wiping up to $200 million from its revenue, exposing deep-seated recovery challenges.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Squeeze on American Paychecks: Why Wages Are Losing the Race Against Inflation

Despite modest nominal gains, real wages for U.S. workers are failing to keep pace with the cost of living, with a majority reporting financial strain as structural economic shifts and technological efficiencies redirect gains away from paychecks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Amazon in Talks for Massive $50 Billion OpenAI Stake Amid AI-Driven Restructuring

Amazon is reportedly negotiating a landmark investment of up to $50 billion in OpenAI, a move that would cement its position as a dominant AI investor. The talks coincide with a wave of layoffs—reportedly around 30,000 since October—that management has linked to efficiency gains from automation, raising questions about the balance between AI ambition and workforce impact.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Six Flags Stock Plunges: Is the Theme Park Giant a Bargain or a Value Trap?

Six Flags Entertainment's shares have tumbled nearly 60% over the past year, trading far below industry peers. A deep dive into its valuation metrics reveals a significant discount, but questions remain about its path to recovery in a shifting leisure landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bed Bath & Beyond Doubles Down on Blockchain, Acquires Tokens.com to Build Tokenized Asset Platform

In a strategic pivot, Bed Bath & Beyond acquires Tokens.com, aiming to launch a platform for tokenizing real-world assets like real estate and securities, with shares rising on the news.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Market Jitters in 2026? Why Meta and Microsoft Remain Core Long-Term Holdings

Despite both tech giants aggressively investing in AI, their stock prices are telling divergent stories. We examine the underlying fundamentals that make them resilient picks for any portfolio, regardless of short-term volatility.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Navigating the Headwinds: Three ASX Penny Stocks Defying February's Gloom

As the ASX braces for a turbulent February amid rate hike fears, a closer look reveals resilient micro-caps with unique value propositions. We analyze three sub-$150M companies—from healthcare tech to critical minerals—that are navigating the volatility with strong balance sheets and niche market positions.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Thai Military Uncovers Vast Fraud Evidence in Raided Cambodian Border Compound

Thai military officials have revealed a massive cache of evidence, including scam scripts and fake police setups, seized from a contested border compound in Cambodia, shedding light on the scale of transnational cyber fraud operations in the region.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Moscow Warns Western Troops in Ukraine Would Be 'Legitimate Targets'

Russia's Foreign Ministry issued a stark warning on Monday, stating any deployment of foreign military forces or infrastructure in Ukraine would be considered an intervention, making those forces lawful targets for Russian strikes.

Feb 2, 2026

US

WSJ Investigation: UAE Royal's $500 Million Stake in Trump Firm Preceded AI Chip Access Approval

A Wall Street Journal report reveals a major investment by UAE's Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a Trump-linked cryptocurrency company days before the 2024 inauguration, followed by a reversal of U.S. policy on advanced AI chip exports to the UAE.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Community Mourns Skid Row Advocate Shirley Raines; Family Awaits Official Cause of Death

As authorities continue their investigation, the family of Shirley Raines—founder of the nonprofit Beauty 2 The Streetz—shares insights into the activist's sudden passing, while tributes pour in from the community she served and celebrities she inspired.

Feb 2, 2026