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Former Peruvian Foreign Minister Dies in Brazilian Prison Hospital While Awaiting Extradition

Augusto Blacker Miller, a controversial figure from Peru's Fujimori era, has died in a Rio de Janeiro prison hospital. The 80-year-old, arrested in Brazil last December on an Interpol warrant, succumbed to cardiorespiratory arrest, reigniting debates about justice, aging detainees, and cross-border legal accountability.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AI Model Projects Modest Dip for JPMorgan Shares Over Next Two Months Amid Cost, Regulatory Pressures

An AI-driven analysis suggests JPMorgan Chase stock could see a slight decline to around $295 by mid-April, as the banking giant contends with rising operational costs and regulatory uncertainty, despite strong fundamentals and shareholder returns.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

A Return to Roots: Regal Holdings Revives Historic West Bend Co. Name for Wisconsin Cookware Manufacturing

In a strategic move emphasizing its heritage, Regal Holdings has rebranded its core manufacturing division as the historic West Bend Co., underscoring a commitment to U.S. production and Wisconsin's industrial legacy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Atlanta Shoe Market Defies Disruption: Renovations Fuel Growth as Buyer Interest Climbs

Despite navigating a major venue overhaul, the Atlanta Shoe Market reports a 7% surge in pre-registrations, with brands and buyers adapting to a reimagined show floor that may boost visibility for some exhibitors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Vanguard Slashes Fees Again: Investors to Save Nearly $250 Million in 2026

The investment giant deepens its commitment to low-cost investing with sweeping expense ratio cuts across 53 funds, marking its largest two-year fee reduction on record.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nvidia's AI Dominance and the $3 Trillion Data Center Boom: Why Analysts See Room to Run

As the AI infrastructure race accelerates, Nvidia's relentless innovation cycle and commanding market position point to sustained growth, with data center spending projected to reach trillions annually by 2030.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Polish E-Commerce Battle Escalates: Erli Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Allegro Over Pricing Practices

Polish online marketplace Erli has filed a lawsuit against dominant rival Allegro, alleging the platform abuses its market power to pressure sellers into maintaining higher prices on competing sites. Allegro denies the accusations, stating its seller benefit programs are voluntary.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Mogul Justin Sun Plans $100M Bitcoin Buy Amid Market Downturn

Tron founder Justin Sun announces plans to acquire up to $100 million in Bitcoin as prices dip below $77,000, contrasting with corporate treasury losses and broader market caution.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AMD's Steady Execution Charts a Course for Long-Term Growth, Says Ashva Capital

Investment firm Ashva Capital Management highlights Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in its latest investor letter, citing the chipmaker's disciplined execution as a cornerstone for enduring growth, even as the fund's overall 2025 returns trailed major indices.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Why Micron Technology Became Ashva Capital's Crown Jewel: A Bet on Memory's Future

Investment firm Ashva Capital Management reveals Micron Technology as its largest holding in its latest investor letter, detailing a conviction play on the memory chip giant's long-term trajectory amid AI-driven demand and market volatility.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Fed Chair Contender Kevin Warsh Faces Defining Test: Preserving Central Bank Independence Amid Political Pressure

As speculation mounts over the next Federal Reserve leadership, top economists point to Kevin Warsh's crisis-era experience as a strength, but warn his legacy will hinge on a single, monumental challenge: shielding interest-rate policy from political influence.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Diplomatic Thaw Emerges as Iran Signals Readiness to Revive Nuclear Talks with U.S.

Amid a fragile de-escalation, Tehran confirms it is reviewing regional mediation proposals and expects a framework for renewed negotiations with Washington within days, though significant hurdles remain.

Feb 2, 2026

World

UK Moves to Arm Forces with New Powers as Rogue Drone Incidents Near Military Sites Double

The British government is proposing legislative changes to allow troops to intercept and destroy threatening drones near defense sites, following a sharp increase in reported incidents amid heightened European security tensions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Fifth Third Completes Comerica Merger, Cementing Status as Top 10 U.S. Bank

The finalized merger between Cincinnati-based Fifth Third and Dallas's Comerica creates a banking giant with nearly $300 billion in assets, dramatically expanding its footprint in the nation's fastest-growing markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Hilltop Honey Appoints Tom Delaney as CEO to Spearhead Ambitious £100m Growth Plan

Founder Scott Davies steps into executive chairman role as the Welsh honey maker rebrands to Hilltop Food Group and targets doubling turnover within five years through international expansion and new product categories.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Carlsberg Exits Tibetan Brewery Venture, Ceding Full Control to Local Partner

Danish brewing giant Carlsberg has agreed to sell its 50% stake in the Lhasa Brewery joint venture to its local partner, Tibet Development, for 292 million yuan ($42 million), ending a partnership marked by operational disputes and significant financial impairments.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

San Antonio's Housing Market Stalls as Sellers Retreat, Listings Plunge 20%

New home listings in the San Antonio metro area fell sharply in December, the steepest decline among major U.S. cities, as a growing imbalance between sellers and buyers prompts homeowners to stay put.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Equinor Deepens Brazil Commitment with $114M West Saturn Drillship Extension

Seadrill secures a major contract extension for the West Saturn drillship with Equinor Brasil, adding over $100 million to its backlog and solidifying operations in Brazil's strategic pre-salt basin through 2027.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney's Long-Term Cash Flow in Focus as Ashva Capital Weighs In

Investment firm Ashva Capital Management outlines its investment case for The Walt Disney Company in its Q4 2025 letter, highlighting the entertainment giant's enduring value proposition amid near-term market volatility.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tesla Bets the Factory: Musk Redirects Fremont Production Lines to Fuel Optimus Robot Ambitions

In a strategic pivot, Tesla's Q4 earnings call revealed plans to halt Model S and X production at its Fremont plant, repurposing the space for a massive push into humanoid robotics with the Optimus project, as Elon Musk outlines a vision for a million-unit annual output.

Feb 2, 2026