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NVIDIA Scales Back $100 Billion OpenAI Ambition, Pivots to Broader AI Alliance Strategy

NVIDIA has significantly revised its once-floated $100 billion investment plan for OpenAI, opting for a more measured commitment. The strategic shift underscores the chipmaker's focus on business discipline and diversifying its partnerships across the booming AI ecosystem, even as it remains central to OpenAI's operations.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Blue Chips: Three Penny Stocks Drawing Investor Scrutiny Amid Market Optimism

As major indices climb, a segment of investors is turning their gaze to high-risk, high-reward penny stocks. We examine three companies—FingerMotion, PodcastOne, and MOGU—that are on the radar, weighing their potential against significant financial challenges.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

GameStop Surges on CEO's $100 Billion Ambition, Fueling Speculation Over Major Acquisition

GameStop shares rallied over 6% after CEO Ryan Cohen outlined a bold vision to transform the struggling retailer into a consumer sector powerhouse through strategic M&A, leveraging its substantial cash reserves.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Commits to Major OpenAI Investment, Dismisses Rift Rumors

Amid intense competition and financial pressure, NVIDIA's CEO reaffirms a "huge investment" in OpenAI, countering reports of dissatisfaction with the AI pioneer's business model as the industry's funding frenzy continues.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney's Fiscal Q1 Showcases Box Office Dominance, Streaming Profitability, and Ambitious AI and Park Expansions

Disney executives detailed a robust start to fiscal 2026, driven by record-breaking animated films, a return to streaming profitability, and major investments in theme parks and AI-powered content. The company signals confidence across its interconnected portfolio.

Feb 2, 2026

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Scotch Whisky Tourism Faces Headwinds as Rural Distilleries Scale Back Visitor Operations

Scotland's celebrated whisky tourism sector is showing signs of strain, with major players closing visitor centres and cutting hours amid staffing challenges and shifting demand, even as new investments open their doors.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Exclusive: Iran's Leadership Fears U.S. Military Action Could Spark Uncontrollable Uprising, Sources Reveal

Senior Iranian officials have privately warned Supreme Leader Khamenei that public fury over a recent bloody crackdown has eroded the 'wall of fear,' raising concerns that even a limited U.S. strike could embolden protesters and threaten the regime's stability, according to multiple sources familiar with high-level discussions.

Feb 2, 2026

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UAE's Non-Oil Trade Surpasses $1 Trillion, Narrows Gap with Saudi Arabia in Economic Diversification Race

The United Arab Emirates has achieved a milestone in its economic transformation, with non-oil trade exceeding $1 trillion for the first time in 2025. This rapid growth is closing the export gap with regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia, as both Gulf states accelerate their push beyond hydrocarbons.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

From Gaming to Global Dominance: The Unlikely Rise of Nvidia

Nvidia's journey from a niche graphics card maker to the world's most valuable company is a masterclass in technological foresight and market adaptation. This is how a bet on parallel processing powered the AI revolution.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Burger King China Shifts to Local Control: CPE Invests $350M for Majority Stake in Ambitious Expansion Drive

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has formed a joint venture with private equity firm CPE, ceding majority control of Burger King's China operations in a deal aimed at turbocharging growth. The partnership targets a more than tripling of restaurants to over 4,000 by 2035, leveraging local expertise and capital.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

S&P 500 Earnings Surge Past Forecasts, Fueling Market Optimism

Fourth-quarter earnings for S&P 500 companies are significantly outperforming expectations, led by robust growth in industrial and tech sectors, as investors await a busy week of corporate results and key economic data.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

PING Capital Bets Big on Vaca Muerta, Boosts Vista Energy Stake by $4.6 Million

In a significant vote of confidence for Latin America's premier shale play, investment firm PING Capital Management has substantially increased its holding in Argentina-focused Vista Energy, underscoring a strategic focus on operational execution over mere commodity price speculation.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Kyrgyzstan Seeks Dialogue with EU Amid Threat of First-Ever Sanctions Over Russia Trade

Bishkek moves to engage Brussels after reports emerge that the EU is preparing to deploy its new anti-circumvention tool, targeting Kyrgyzstan's role as a conduit for goods to sanctioned Russia.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Global Fallout: Epstein Document Dump Implicates Leaders from India to Australia

The latest release of court documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case has sent shockwaves through international corridors of power, revealing communications between the convicted sex offender and high-profile figures in India, Australia, the UK, Slovakia, and Norway, prompting resignations and fierce political denials.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

KKR-Led Consortium Nears $10 Billion Takeover of Singapore's STT GDC in Major Asia Data Infrastructure Play

A KKR-led group is finalizing a deal to acquire Singapore-based data centre operator STT GDC, a move that underscores the intense global competition for digital infrastructure assets as AI-driven demand surges across Asia.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Shopify Clamps Down on Data Use and Revamps Partner Billing in AI Commerce Push

Shopify has introduced stricter controls on how partners can use merchant data for AI training and overhauled its billing framework, moves aimed at balancing innovation with data privacy as it advances its 'agentic commerce' vision.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Silver's Shine Dims, But This Streaming Giant Remains a Top Bet for Investors

Despite recent volatility in silver prices, Wheaton Precious Metals' unique streaming model positions it to generate robust cash flow, making it a standout choice for exposure to the precious metal.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Colgate-Palmolive Bets on Global Talent Rotations to Forge Its Next Generation of Leaders

With one in twelve salaried employees having worked in multiple countries, Colgate-Palmolive is leveraging international assignments as a core strategy to build agile, globally-minded leadership.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Market Turbulence Hits Havens: Precious Metals Plunge, Bitcoin Stumbles as February Opens

A sharp reversal in gold and silver prices, coupled with a slide in Bitcoin and Asian equities, rattled investors at the start of February, raising questions about the sustainability of recent market rallies.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Albertsons Media Collective Plants Flag in New York with Office Launch and Brand Refresh

Albertsons' retail media division opens its first NYC office and unveils a new logo, signaling a significant expansion and strategic push to deepen ties with advertisers and agencies in the competitive retail media landscape.

Feb 2, 2026