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FDA Unveils 'PreCheck' to Expedite Drug Manufacturing; AstraZeneca and Acadia Face Regulatory Hurdles

The FDA launches a new program to fast-track reviews for strategically important drug manufacturing facilities. In separate developments, AstraZeneca faces a setback for a lupus drug formulation, while Acadia Pharmaceuticals receives a negative signal from European regulators for its Rett syndrome therapy.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Taiwanese Jacquard Innovator 496 Fabric Lab Harnesses AI to Unlock Creative Potential, Slash Lead Times

Facing industry-wide pressure for faster turnarounds, Taipei-based specialty weaver 496 Fabric Lab is deploying artificial intelligence to revolutionize its design process, aiming to preserve the artistry of jacquard denim while dramatically accelerating production timelines.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Palantir Soars 11% as Blowout Earnings and Aggressive 2026 Guidance Defy Skeptics

Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) surged in pre-market trading after delivering a fourth-quarter earnings beat and issuing a full-year revenue forecast that dramatically exceeded Wall Street expectations, powered by explosive growth in its U.S. commercial business.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Fireblocks Joins Forces with Canton Network, Paving Way for Institutional Tokenization

Fireblocks, a leading digital asset infrastructure provider, has integrated the Canton Network into its platform, offering financial institutions a privacy-focused, regulated environment for tokenization and settlement. The move signals growing institutional demand for compliant blockchain infrastructure.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Ethereum Classic in 2026: A Decade After the Fork, Can the Original Chain Find Its Niche?

A decade after its contentious split from Ethereum, Ethereum Classic (ETC) remains a footnote in the crypto narrative. As investors look to 2026, we examine the philosophical legacy, technical constraints, and market realities defining this original—but overshadowed—blockchain.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

The Corporate Turnaround Artist Taking the Reins at IRS and Social Security

Frank Bisignano, a veteran of Wall Street and fintech, now leads two of the U.S. government's most critical—and cumbersome—agencies, applying a private-sector playbook to modernize operations affecting millions of Americans.

Feb 3, 2026

US

From Gatekeepers to Guides: How Plummeting Enrollment Is Forcing a Radical Rethink of College Admissions

As student numbers dwindle, a quiet revolution is underway in university admissions offices nationwide. The traditional aloofness is giving way to proactive, hands-on coaching, transforming counselors into personal navigators for incoming freshmen.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Trustpilot's Fair Value: A Deep Dive into the Numbers and Market Sentiment

A discounted cash flow analysis suggests Trustpilot Group's shares are trading close to their intrinsic value. We break down the model, its assumptions, and what it means for investors in the online reviews giant.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Soleno Therapeutics Surges on Optimism for 2025, But Valuation Questions Loom

Shares of Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO) rallied nearly 9% after the company framed 2025 as a pivotal year, driven by the launch of its drug VYKAT XR. Despite the recent pop, the stock remains under significant pressure over the past quarter, highlighting the high-stakes bet investors are making on its commercial prospects.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond GPUs: How Storage Titans SanDisk and Western Digital Are Powering the AI Boom

As the AI race intensifies, a critical bottleneck is emerging not in processing power, but in data storage. While Nvidia grabs headlines, memory and storage providers like SanDisk and Western Digital are seeing unprecedented demand and stock surges, positioning them as the unlikely but essential kings of the current hardware cycle.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Flare's DeFi Integration Unlocks Yield Opportunities for XRP Holders

The Flare blockchain, through a partnership with lending protocol Morpho, now enables XRP holders to lend their wrapped assets for yield or use them as collateral to borrow other cryptocurrencies, marking a significant expansion of DeFi utility for the token.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

U.S. Firms Lead Global Tech Spending Race, But Struggle to Scale, KPMG Finds

American companies are pouring more money into AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen encryption than their international peers, yet a new report reveals widespread challenges in achieving full-scale, mature deployments.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Finland's Icebreaker Deal with U.S. Faces Choppy Waters Amid Arctic Ambitions

A major U.S. order for Finnish-made icebreakers, crucial for Arctic access, is shadowed by geopolitical tensions and President Trump's controversial interest in Greenland, raising questions about the future of the partnership.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AMD and GIGABYTE Deepen Alliance to Bring AI to the Desktop, Challenging NVIDIA's Dominance

AMD and GIGABYTE are significantly expanding their collaboration, aiming to embed advanced AI capabilities directly into consumer hardware like laptops, motherboards, and monitors, signaling a strategic push to make on-device AI a mainstream feature.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Snowflake's Slump: Is the Data Cloud Giant Now a Value Play?

Snowflake's stock has tumbled nearly 30% over three months, pushing its valuation close to internal estimates and sparking debate among investors. While long-term holders remain in the green, recent momentum has faded, raising questions about its premium pricing in a competitive AI data landscape.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Medtronic Bets Big on Heart Tech with $585M CathWorks Acquisition

Medtronic moves to acquire CathWorks and its non-invasive artery diagnostic system in a deal worth up to $585 million, aiming to strengthen its dominant cardiac portfolio and address a leading cause of heart disease.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Merck's Cautious 2026 Outlook Dampens Strong Q4 Performance

Merck & Co. delivered robust fourth-quarter results, beating analyst estimates, but its full-year guidance fell short of Wall Street expectations, sending shares lower. The outlook incorporates significant charges from its recent acquisition of Cidara Therapeutics.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond the Stress of Stock Picking: Top Dividend ETFs for Steady Income and Growth

For investors seeking reliable income without the complexity of individual stock selection, dividend-focused Exchange-Traded Funds offer a compelling solution. We analyze leading options that prioritize financial strength, consistent payouts, and low costs.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Congress Moves to End Shutdown as NASA Delays Lunar Mission; Guthrie's Mother Feared Kidnapped

The House is poised to pass a funding bill to reopen most government agencies, while NASA postpones its crewed moon mission. In Arizona, authorities are investigating the suspected abduction of 'TODAY' anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond the AI Hype: How American Tower's Data Center Bet is Quietly Powering Wall Street's Future

While investors chase flashy AI chipmakers, infrastructure giant American Tower is building the high-speed, interconnected data centers that could become the critical backbone for financial firms and others racing to deploy artificial intelligence.

Feb 3, 2026