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EQT Diversifies with Secondaries Push and Critical Minerals Research as Market Questions Valuation

Swedish investment giant EQT is expanding its footprint through a strategic partnership in the private equity secondaries market with Coller Capital, while its foundation launches a science grant program targeting substitutes for critical minerals. The dual moves signal a broader strategy to tap into new fee streams and align with long-term sustainability trends, even as the firm's shares trade at levels some analysts consider undervalued.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Panama's Supreme Court Nullifies Hutchison Ports Contract, Scuttling $23 Billion MSC-BlackRock Deal

Panama's Supreme Court has declared CK Hutchison's concession to operate the Balboa and Cristóbal ports unconstitutional, derailing a major sale and placing APM Terminals in temporary control. The ruling intensifies geopolitical tensions over control of the strategic Panama Canal.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Rheinmetall Secures Multi-Year Hand Grenade Contract with Dutch Military, Expanding European Ammunition Partnership

German defense giant Rheinmetall has inked a significant, multi-year framework agreement to supply the Dutch armed forces with a range of hand grenades, deepening a strategic partnership that now spans artillery shells to infantry ordnance amid heightened European security concerns.

Jan 30, 2026

World

EU Brands Iran's Revolutionary Guards a Terrorist Organization, Prompting Fierce Condemnation from Tehran

The European Union has taken the unprecedented step of designating Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, triggering a sharp diplomatic crisis. Iran has denounced the move as illegal and politically motivated, vowing to respond.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SanDisk Soars on AI-Driven Demand, Signals Strategic Shift to Long-Term Contracts

SanDisk's fiscal Q2 2026 results smashed expectations, fueled by surging AI infrastructure needs and a tightening NAND market. The company announced a pivotal move towards multi-year commercial agreements, forecasting even stronger growth ahead.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Palantir Shatters Records as U.S. AI Demand Fuels Historic Growth

Palantir Technologies' fourth-quarter earnings reveal a seismic shift, with U.S. commercial revenue for its AI Platform soaring 137%. The data analytics firm posted its highest growth rate as a public company, powered by massive government contracts and enterprise adoption, while setting aggressive targets for the year ahead.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Palantir Earnings Preview: Options Market Bets on Rebound After Recent Slide

Despite Palantir shares trading below $150 ahead of its Q4 report, derivatives activity and analyst commentary point to expectations for a significant post-earnings recovery, driven by sustained commercial and government contract momentum.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Hyperliquid's New Protocol Paves Way for On-Chain Prediction Markets

Hyperliquid has upgraded its core engine with the HIP-4 protocol, introducing a novel 'Outcomes' contract system designed for prediction markets and structured products, currently in testnet phase.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Palantir Soars on Stellar U.S. Growth, Defying Broader Market Skepticism

The data analytics firm smashed fourth-quarter estimates, fueled by a near-doubling of its U.S. revenue. While bullish forecasts signal confidence in its AI-driven future, analysts point to persistent challenges in government contracting and investor relations.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Alliance Resource Partners Beats Profit Expectations Amid Coal Market Transition, Eyes Growth in Royalties

Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) posted a significant jump in fourth-quarter profit, driven by cost controls and investment gains, even as coal revenue softened. The partnership issued 2026 guidance pointing to robust contract coverage and a growing oil & gas royalty segment, while navigating challenges at a key Appalachian mine.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Hyperliquid's HYPE Token Jumps 10% on Plans to Expand into Prediction Markets and Options

The decentralized exchange's native token rallied following the announcement of a new proposal to introduce outcome-based contracts, a move seen as a direct challenge to established prediction market platforms.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

LiveWire Group's Long-Term Investors Face Steep 79% Decline as Stock Tumbles

Shareholders in Harley-Davidson's electric motorcycle spinoff, LiveWire Group, have seen their holdings erode dramatically over five years, with a recent $55 million weekly loss adding to the pain. The company's ongoing revenue contraction raises fundamental questions about its path to profitability in the competitive EV market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

HubSpot's Strong Pipeline and Cash Flow Outlook Clash with Slumping Stock Price

Despite a sharp sell-off in its shares, HubSpot reports a surge in new contract signings and projects an expanding free cash flow margin, signaling underlying operational strength even as investors remain wary.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Qatar Launches Historic Offshore Decommissioning, Taps McDermott for Landmark Project

QatarEnergy awards McDermott a pivotal contract to plan the removal of 27 aging offshore platforms, marking the nation's first major step in responsibly retiring legacy oil and gas infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cotton Inc. Bets on Unified Marketing Strategy, Appoints First CMO to Counter Synthetics

Facing stiff competition from synthetic fibers, the cotton industry's leading research and promotion body has created a chief marketing officer role and merged its marketing teams to drive demand across the entire supply chain.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beneath the Calm: The 2026 Logistics Landscape Demands New Strategies as Hidden Costs Rise

While carrier capacity and reliability show signs of recovery, a new FreightWaves white paper reveals a more complex and unforgiving cost environment emerging for 2026. Shippers must navigate a labyrinth of rules, fees, and contract nuances that are quietly driving up expenses.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Capgemini Sells U.S. Government Arm, Citing Regulatory Hurdles and Strategic Misalignment

French IT giant Capgemini initiates the sale of its U.S. federal subsidiary, Capgemini Government Solutions, attributing the move to restrictive oversight rules for classified contracts and a desire for strategic focus.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Memory Chip Prices Set to Nearly Double in Q1, TrendForce Warns

A sharp supply crunch is driving contract prices for mainstream DRAM memory chips up by as much as 95% quarter-on-quarter in early 2025, according to a revised forecast from market analyst TrendForce.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Advantest Posts Record Quarterly Earnings on AI Boom, Announces Major Capital Restructuring

The semiconductor testing equipment leader capitalizes on surging AI chip demand to deliver historic Q3 results, while unveiling a significant treasury share cancellation and business segment reorganization aimed at enhancing shareholder value and operational focus.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

D-Wave Quantum Hits Defense Milestone, Inks Major Deals as Commercial Adoption Accelerates

D-Wave Quantum Inc. announces a tenfold speed boost in missile defense simulations with partners Anduril and Davidson, alongside a $20M academic deal and a Fortune 100 QCaaS contract, signaling broader quantum computing integration.

Feb 2, 2026