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Nasdaq Proposes 'Fast Entry' Rule to Accelerate Inclusion of Mega-IPOs Like SpaceX

Nasdaq is moving to slash the waiting period for new listings to join its flagship Nasdaq 100 index from three months to just 15 trading days, a strategic shift aimed at capturing the explosive market debuts of tech giants like SpaceX. The change highlights the intensifying competition among exchanges and index providers to adapt to a new era of blockbuster IPOs.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Xi, Putin Reaffirm Strategic Partnership in Video Summit, Hail Alliance as Global 'Stabilizing Force'

Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin underscored the deepening China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership in a high-level video call, framing their alignment as a crucial anchor amid global turbulence. The talks focused on enhanced coordination, robust trade ties, and a shared commitment to a multipolar world order.

Feb 4, 2026

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Japan's Deadly Snowfall: Avalanche Warnings Follow Storms That Claim 35 Lives

A relentless two-week winter onslaught has buried northern Japan under historic snowdrifts, triggering a humanitarian crisis, widespread disruptions, and heightened avalanche risks as temperatures begin to rise.

Feb 4, 2026

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Musk Merges SpaceX and xAI in $1.25 Trillion Deal, Aiming for AI's "Space-Based" Future

Elon Musk has consolidated his AI venture xAI under SpaceX in a landmark all-stock transaction, creating a combined entity valued at approximately $1.25 trillion. The strategic move is framed as a bid to pioneer cost-effective, large-scale AI computing in space, though operational integration will be limited due to regulatory constraints.

Feb 4, 2026

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Eli Lilly Soars on Blockbuster Q4, Fueled by Obesity and Diabetes Drug Demand

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly (LLY) smashed Wall Street forecasts with a 42.6% surge in Q4 revenue to $19.29 billion, sending its stock sharply higher. The company also issued robust full-year guidance, underscoring the transformative impact of its new generation of therapies.

Feb 4, 2026

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From Amazon's Architect to Startup Spouses: Dave and Leigh Anne Clark Bet on AI to Tame Global Supply Chains

Former Amazon logistics chief Dave Clark and his wife Leigh Anne are steering their AI startup, Auger, through the turbulent world of global trade. In an exclusive interview, they reveal how their partnership—both marital and professional—aims to solve the industry's most persistent headaches.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Tragedy in the Aegean: Migrant Boat Sinks After Collision with Greek Coast Guard, 15 Dead

At least 15 people have died after a migrant vessel capsized following a collision with a Greek coast guard patrol boat near the island of Chios. The incident, one of the deadliest in recent years, has reignited debates over migration policies and maritime safety in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Russian Comedian Sentenced to Nearly Six Years Over Jokes Targeting War Veteran, Religious Symbols

A Moscow court has sentenced stand-up comedian Artemy Ostanin to five years and nine months in prison for jokes deemed to incite hatred and offend religious feelings, marking a stark application of wartime censorship laws.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Pakistan Escalates Military Response in Balochistan, Deploys Air Assets to Quell Rebel Offensive

Following a major insurgent assault, Pakistani forces have mobilized helicopters and drones in a decisive operation to retake control of a strategic town in restive Balochistan, amid a surge in violence that has claimed hundreds of lives.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Certara's Slumping Returns on Capital Raise Investor Concerns Amid Growth Push

While the biosimulation leader reports rising revenues and capital investment, its key profitability metric—Return on Capital Employed—has declined to 2.2%, significantly trailing the healthcare services sector. Analysts question whether current growth investments will translate into future shareholder value.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Novo Nordisk Shares Plunge as 2026 Forecast Signals First Sales Slump in Nearly a Decade

Facing intensifying competition for its blockbuster drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, Danish pharmaceutical leader Novo Nordisk has issued a sobering sales outlook for 2026, projecting its first annual decline since 2017 and triggering a sharp stock sell-off.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Eight Years After Rescue, the Turpin 'House of Horrors' Finds New Owners as Survivors' Ordeal Continues

The suburban California home where David and Louise Turpin imprisoned and tortured their 13 children has changed hands, but the survivors' journey through foster care reveals a system struggling to protect the most vulnerable.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Three Growth Stocks Poised for Gains: Where to Start with $250

Amid elevated market valuations, investors with limited capital can still find compelling opportunities. We examine three companies with strong growth trajectories and attractive entry points.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Fugro Deploys Five-Vessel Fleet for Major German Offshore Wind Survey

Fugro has mobilized a significant fleet to conduct a comprehensive geotechnical survey for TotalEnergies' 2GW NordSee Energies 1 project, a key development in Germany's offshore wind expansion and Europe's push for energy security.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Novo Nordisk Shares Plunge on Grim 2026 Outlook, Fueling Investor Jitters Over Pricing and Competition

Novo Nordisk stock plummeted nearly 17% following a stark forecast predicting a significant drop in 2026 sales and profit, driven by intense U.S. price pressures and rising competition in the lucrative GLP-1 drug market.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Santander Makes Major U.S. Push with $12.2 Billion Acquisition of Webster Financial

Banco Santander has struck a definitive agreement to acquire Connecticut-based Webster Financial, parent of Webster Bank, in a landmark deal that will significantly expand the Spanish lender's footprint and scale in the competitive U.S. Northeast market.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Swiss Banking's Dark Past Resurfaces: UBS Probe Uncovers Nearly 900 Nazi-Linked Accounts

A U.S. Senate investigation has revealed close to 900 previously hidden accounts at Credit Suisse with ties to Nazi organizations, shedding new light on the bank's wartime activities and raising fresh questions about historical accountability.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Dozens Slain in Kwara State Village Raid as Bandit Violence Escalates in North-Central Nigeria

Gunmen raided the remote village of Woro in Nigeria's Kwara State, killing over 30 people and torching homes and shops in one of the deadliest attacks this year in the region bordering Niger State.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Greenland's Record January Heat Reshapes Arctic Economy, Amplifying Geopolitical Stakes

Preliminary data reveals Greenland's warmest January on record, with temperatures far exceeding historical norms. The rapid warming, occurring at four times the global average rate, is forcing a recalibration of the island's economic pillars—from fishing to mineral extraction—while intensifying international interest in its strategic resources.

Feb 4, 2026

US

A Morning Turned Deadly: The Unsolved Execution of Elizabeth Barraza and a Family's Seven-Year Quest for Answers

Seven years after Elizabeth Barraza was gunned down while setting up a garage sale in her Tomball, Texas driveway, the case remains a chilling, active investigation. Harris County investigators describe a meticulously planned 'execution' and hold out hope that advancing forensic technology may finally provide a break in the baffling crime.

Feb 4, 2026