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Amid Rising Tensions, U.S. Air Drills in Middle East Signal Military Posture as Trump Warns Iran

The United States is conducting multi-day air force exercises in the Middle East, showcasing rapid deployment capabilities, as former President Donald Trump renews threats of military action against Iran unless it returns to nuclear negotiations. The drills occur against a backdrop of heightened rhetoric and regional unease.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Canadian Miners Kidnapped in Mexico's Sinaloa; Cartel Link Suspected

Ten employees of Vancouver-based Vizla Silver Corp. were abducted from a project site in Concordia, Sinaloa, on January 24, prompting a massive security operation and raising fears of cartel involvement in the region's mining sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

FSC Wealth Advisors Trims Short-Term Bond ETF Holdings in Major Portfolio Shift

Investment firm FSC Wealth Advisors sold approximately $6 million worth of the First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF (FTSM) in late January, part of a broader reduction in fixed-income and equity ETF exposures as the bull market enters its fourth year.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Jim Cramer's Bitcoin Warning: Calls for Rally as Price Tumbles, Saylor Buys Dip

CNBC's Jim Cramer issues a stark warning on Bitcoin's volatility, predicting a key support level while questioning MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor. Amid a sharp sell-off, Saylor's firm continues its aggressive accumulation strategy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nio's Battery Gamble: A Premium EV Maker's High-Stakes Bet on Swapping Tech

Nio's rapid growth and premium positioning make it a compelling story in the EV race, but its massive investment in a proprietary battery-swap network presents a pivotal uncertainty for investors weighing its future.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Delaware Supreme Court Slashes Tesla Legal Fee Award by $100M, Musk Hails Decision

The Delaware Supreme Court has dramatically reduced the legal fees awarded to attorneys in a shareholder lawsuit against Tesla's board, cutting the sum from $176.1 million to $70.9 million. The ruling, which cited an overvaluation of the settlement, prompted a pointed response from CEO Elon Musk.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

DraftKings Clears Hurdle for Crypto Betting Funds in Four States, While Massachusetts Holds Firm

The sports betting giant is set to launch a cryptocurrency conversion feature for deposits in Illinois, Kentucky, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Massachusetts regulators, however, have blocked the move, citing unresolved concerns over the technology's readiness and consumer protection.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Coterra Energy's Rally Sparks Valuation Debate: Is the Stock Still a Buy?

Shares of Coterra Energy (CTRA) have surged recently, prompting investors to weigh its strong financials and long-term returns against potential risks in the volatile energy sector. With the stock trading below analyst targets, the question of genuine value versus priced-in optimism takes center stage.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Alpha HPA Secures $225M for Expansion, But Valuation Questions Loom

Alpha HPA has completed a major equity raise to fund its high-purity alumina project, yet its premium valuation and path to profitability face scrutiny from investors weighing growth potential against execution risks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Sportradar's Stock Slump: A Buying Opportunity or a Sign of Deeper Trouble?

Sportradar Group's (SRAD) shares have tumbled over 20% in the past month, pushing the sports data giant back into the spotlight. With a stark disconnect between its current price and some bullish fair value estimates, investors are debating whether this is a moment of weakness or a warning signal.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Snowflake's Dual AI Deals Signal a New Enterprise Strategy: Hedging Bets in a Fragmented Market

Snowflake's latest multi-year agreement with OpenAI, mirroring a similar recent deal with Anthropic, underscores a growing enterprise trend: rather than picking a single AI winner, companies are building portfolios of partnerships to access diverse models and mitigate risk.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Market Braces for $638M Token Unlock Wave in Early February

A surge of newly unlocked tokens from major projects including Hyperliquid, XDC Network, and Berachain is set to hit the market in the first week of February 2026, potentially testing investor sentiment and liquidity.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Oracle Bets Big on AI: $50 Billion Fundraising Plan Sparks Investor Rally

Oracle shares surged as the tech giant unveiled plans to raise up to $50 billion this year, fueling an aggressive expansion of its AI and cloud infrastructure to meet soaring demand from clients like Nvidia and OpenAI.

Feb 2, 2026

Trump's Fed Feud With Powell Threatens to Derail Warsh Nomination and Monetary Policy Agenda

A criminal probe into outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, initiated by the Trump administration, has triggered a Senate blockade led by a key Republican. The standoff jeopardizes Kevin Warsh's confirmation and risks delaying the interest rate cuts Trump desires ahead of a tough election.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Oil Markets Plunge as Dollar Rallies and Middle East Tensions Ease

Crude oil and gasoline futures tumbled sharply on Thursday, pressured by a surging U.S. dollar and signs of diplomatic progress between the U.S. and Iran. The sell-off erases recent geopolitical risk premiums, with increased supply from Venezuela adding further downward momentum.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Wynn Resorts Stock Shows Bullish Signal as Key Earnings Report Looms

Shares of the casino operator have pulled back from a four-year high in December, but a historically reliable long-term trendline suggests potential upside ahead of Thursday's earnings release.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Analysts Warn of Potential Bitcoin Retreat to $60K Amid Market Correction, Eye Long-Term Institutional Shift

Bitcoin's recent slump below $74,000 has analysts weighing the risk of a deeper pullback toward $60,000. While Bernstein suggests the downturn may be a late-cycle correction rather than a new crypto winter, the firm points to shifting central bank policies and institutional adoption as keys to the next rally.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $78K After Weekend Plunge, But Analysts Warn Downtrend Remains Firm

Bitcoin found a fragile footing on Monday following a sharp sell-off, yet strategists caution the broader decline is not over as investor appetite to 'buy the dip' appears weak.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Sentiment Sours as Price Struggles Below $80,000 Threshold

Market participants on prediction platform Myriad now assign a 68% probability to Bitcoin revisiting the $69,000 level, reflecting a significant shift towards bearishness as the cryptocurrency grapples with macroeconomic uncertainty.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cboe Eyes Return of Binary Options in Bid to Capture Retail Trading Boom

Cboe Global Markets is exploring a revival of simplified, event-based binary options for retail investors, aiming to compete with surging prediction markets while navigating a complex regulatory landscape.

Feb 2, 2026