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Ioneer's $72 Million Equity Raise: A Strategic Lifeline or Dilution Dilemma for Nevada's Rhyolite Ridge?

Australian miner ioneer has secured A$72 million in fresh capital to advance its flagship Nevada lithium-boron project. While the funds de-risk near-term construction, the discounted share placement sparks debate over strategic leverage versus shareholder dilution in a critical minerals race increasingly shaped by U.S. industrial policy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Insider Bets Signal Hidden Gems Among Global Small Caps Amid Market Uncertainty

While small-cap stocks have broadly underperformed, recent insider buying activity points to potential value in select global companies. We examine three firms where leadership is putting their own capital to work.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

CrossCurve Bridge Exploit Highlights Persistent DeFi Security Woes, $3M Drained

Cross-chain protocol CrossCurve has been exploited for an estimated $3 million, with a critical smart contract flaw allowing unauthorized fund withdrawals across multiple blockchains. The incident renews scrutiny on bridge security and user protections in decentralized finance.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Goldcom's Meteoric Rise: Is the Rally Over, or Just Beginning?

Goldcom's (GOLD) shares have soared nearly 90% in the past year, leaving investors to grapple with a critical question: has the market already priced in all the good news, or is there still room to run? A deep dive into the valuation metrics reveals a stark contradiction.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AdNeo Insiders Signal Confidence with Share Purchases Amid Market Uncertainty

Recent buying activity by multiple executives at AdNeo Limited suggests internal optimism about the company's trajectory, even as its stock trades below their purchase price.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Colgate-Palmolive Caps 2025 with Strong Finish, Braces for Uncertainty as New Strategy Launches

The consumer goods giant reported stronger-than-expected Q4 results, citing growth across key metrics despite inflationary pressures. As it rolls out its ambitious 2030 growth plan, management warns of a volatile global operating environment in the year ahead.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Stalls Near Two-Month Low as Warsh Fed Pick Fails to Offset ETF Exodus

Bitcoin struggles to find a floor, trading near November lows as the nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair fails to spark a rally. Persistent outflows from US spot ETFs and a broader risk-off mood compound the pressure, raising fresh doubts about the cryptocurrency's 'digital gold' narrative.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Axon Enterprise Shares Tumble Amid Broad SaaS Sell-Off, Despite Strong Fundamentals

Axon Enterprise stock fell sharply this week, caught in a sector-wide downturn for software stocks driven by AI disruption fears and valuation concerns, despite a lack of company-specific negative news.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Maryland Sees Sharp Drop in Weekly Jobless Claims, Outpacing National Trend

New unemployment filings in Maryland fell significantly last week, offering a spot of positive news for the state's labor market as national claims also edged lower.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Minerals 260's Valuation in Focus After Bullabulling Gold Resource Boost to 4.5M Ounces

Minerals 260 (ASX:MI6) has significantly upgraded the resource estimate at its flagship Bullabulling gold project to 4.5 million ounces, sparking renewed investor interest. Despite recent share price volatility, the long-term outlook appears buoyed by upcoming study milestones and a substantial intrinsic value gap, raising questions about whether the market is undervaluing its potential.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Trump Poised to Name New Fed Chair on Friday, With Kevin Warsh Tipped as Front-Runner

President Donald Trump is set to announce his nominee for Federal Reserve Chair on Friday, with multiple reports indicating former Fed governor Kevin Warsh is the leading candidate to succeed Jerome Powell, a move already rippling through currency markets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Asian Markets Retreat as Wall Street's Wild Ride Casts a Shadow

Asian equities broadly declined on Friday, taking cues from a volatile U.S. session marked by a historic plunge in Microsoft shares. The sell-off extended to commodities, with oil and precious metals also losing ground.

Jan 30, 2026

US

Epstein Survivors Decry 'Partial Truth' in DOJ Document Dump as Lawmakers Demand Full Transparency

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein have condemned the Justice Department's release of over 3 million pages of documents as a retraumatizing and incomplete disclosure that exposes survivors while shielding alleged abusers, prompting bipartisan calls for full transparency.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

From Bed Bath to Blockchain: A Retail Phoenix Bets Its Future on Tokenized Assets

Emerging from bankruptcy ashes, the 52-year-old Bed Bath & Beyond brand is executing a radical pivot, acquiring Tokens.com to build a platform for tokenized real estate and asset-backed finance—a stark departure from its big-box retail roots.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Rollins, Inc.: The Quiet Compounders in Pest Control

Amid market volatility, Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL) represents a compelling case for stability. This analysis explores the pest control leader's resilient business model, built on recurring revenue and disciplined growth, which has delivered exceptional long-term returns for shareholders.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Nvidia's $9 Trillion Horizon: Can the AI Titan Double Again in 2026 Amid Rising Rivals?

Despite intensifying competition from AMD and Broadcom, Nvidia's relentless innovation and dominant market position present a compelling case for its stock to potentially double in value by 2026, targeting a staggering $9 trillion market cap.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Personalis' NeXT Personal Test: A Potential Game-Changer in Early Cancer Recurrence Detection

Personalis, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSNL) is attracting investor attention with its ultra-sensitive NeXT Personal blood test, capable of detecting cancer recurrence far earlier than standard methods. With a key distribution deal and anticipated Medicare reimbursement, the company could be on the cusp of a significant inflection point.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Interactive Brokers Rides Market Momentum as Key Metrics Surge in January

Shares of the electronic brokerage firm edged higher after reporting strong monthly performance figures, fueled by a sustained rally in U.S. securities trading and significant growth in client activity.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Niagen Bioscience: The Science-Backed Longevity Play Building a Regulatory Fortress

With its patented, FDA-recognized compound Niagen®, Niagen Bioscience (NAGE) has carved out a unique and defensible position at the intersection of nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. As the cellular health market expands, the company's dual-channel strategy and deep scientific validation present a compelling growth narrative for investors.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Gray Media (GTN): A Deep-Value Bet on Political Ad Windfall and Hidden Assets

As the 2026 election cycle approaches, Gray Media emerges as a contrarian play. Analysts point to its potential for a significant re-rating, driven by political advertising cyclicality, stable retransmission fees, and a trove of undervalued hard assets.

Feb 3, 2026