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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Confirms Major Investment in OpenAI, Though Internal Hesitations Cloud Deal

Nvidia is set to make a landmark investment in OpenAI's latest funding round, CEO Jensen Huang confirmed, signaling a deepening alliance between the AI hardware giant and the leading AI research lab. However, reports of internal skepticism at Nvidia introduce uncertainty into the final terms and timing of the deal.

Feb 2, 2026

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Truist Bolsters Balance Sheet with $2.85 Billion Debt Raise, Eyeing Strategic Flexibility

Truist Financial taps debt markets with a multi-billion dollar issuance, aiming to strengthen its funding base while sustaining shareholder returns amidst a shifting interest rate landscape.

Jan 31, 2026

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Orchid Island Capital Posts Strong Q4 on Favorable Rates, Strategic Portfolio Shift

Orchid Island Capital (ORC) reported robust fourth-quarter earnings, driven by a stable interest rate environment, tightening mortgage spreads, and lower funding costs. The REIT continued its strategic pivot into higher-coupon mortgage pools with built-in prepayment protection.

Jan 31, 2026

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Graham's Legal Gambit: Senator Holds Up Spending Bill in Push for Right to Sue Government

Senator Lindsey Graham has stalled a bipartisan funding deal to avert a shutdown, demanding the restoration of a controversial provision allowing lawmakers to sue the Justice Department for damages—a move critics decry as a self-serving scheme.

Jan 30, 2026

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UN Faces 'Imminent Financial Collapse' as U.S. Withholds Funds, Guterres Warns

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the United Nations is at risk of running out of cash by July, citing a deepening funding crisis exacerbated by withheld U.S. contributions and systemic budgetary pressures.

Jan 30, 2026

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Beyond the Bottom Line: Five Analyst Probes Unpack Booz Allen's Strategic Pivot Amid Mixed Q4 Results

While Booz Allen Hamilton's Q4 revenue fell short of expectations, robust profitability and a strategic shift toward outcome-based contracts in high-demand sectors like cybersecurity spurred investor optimism. Analysts pressed management on the sustainability of this model and the path forward in a complex funding environment.

Jan 30, 2026

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Barrick Taps Board Member Helen Cai as CFO, Signaling Strategic Continuity in Capital Allocation

Barrick Gold Corporation appoints Helen Cai, a current board member with deep capital markets expertise, as its new Chief Financial Officer. The move is seen as reinforcing the mining giant's focus on disciplined financial strategy and project funding in a volatile commodity market.

Jan 30, 2026

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Trump Administration Shifts Course, Scraps Price Guarantees for Critical Minerals Projects

The White House has backed away from plans to set minimum prices for domestic critical minerals projects, telling industry leaders that ventures must stand on their own financially. The policy reversal, driven by funding uncertainties and market concerns, marks a significant shift in strategy for bolstering the U.S. supply chain.

Jan 30, 2026

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Funeral Financing: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Borrowing to Say Goodbye

As funeral costs rise, many grieving families face a difficult financial decision. This article explores the realities of funeral loans, alternative funding sources, and the long-term implications of taking on debt during a time of loss.

Jan 30, 2026

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FBI Assumes Control of Minneapolis Shooting Probe Involving Alex Pretti, Homeland Security Provides Support

Federal authorities have taken charge of the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, with the FBI leading the probe and the Department of Homeland Security offering operational support, according to a CBS News report citing a DHS spokesperson.

Jan 30, 2026

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Mozambique Flood Crisis Deepens: UN Warns of Overcrowded Shelters, Pleads for Urgent Aid

As severe flooding displaces hundreds of thousands in Mozambique, the UN raises alarms over dangerously overcrowded temporary shelters and a critical funding shortfall, warning of heightened risks for vulnerable populations.

Jan 30, 2026

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Endeavour Silver's Strategic Pivot: How Base Metals from Kolpa Could Reshape the Miner's Future

Endeavour Silver's 2026 production guidance signals a strategic shift, with the new Kolpa mine set to deliver significant lead, zinc, and copper output. This diversification beyond precious metals aims to stabilize revenue, but execution risks and funding challenges remain key hurdles for the TSX-listed miner.

Jan 30, 2026

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Patagonia's Ancient Forests Ablaze as Austerity Cuts Hamper Fire Response

Wildfires ravaging Argentina's Patagonia region have breached a UNESCO World Heritage site, fueling a political firestorm over President Javier Milei's deep cuts to environmental and emergency funding.

Jan 30, 2026

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U.S. Diplomatic Missions Ordered to Scrutinize Global Aid for Compliance with Expanded Social Policy Restrictions

Exclusive: A newly revealed State Department cable directs embassies worldwide to audit all assistance programs against stringent new rules prohibiting funding for groups involved in abortion services, diversity initiatives, and gender identity advocacy, expanding a long-contested policy to nearly $30 billion in foreign aid.

Jan 30, 2026

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Southside Bancshares Navigates Higher Rates, Posts Q4 Profit Rebound Amid Strategic Portfolio Shift

Southside Bancshares (SBSI) reported a significant rebound in fourth-quarter earnings, driven by strategic repositioning of its securities portfolio and lower funding costs. While loan growth remained modest, executives outlined a cautious outlook for near-term margin improvement and detailed plans for technology investments and selective M&A in competitive Texas markets.

Jan 30, 2026

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From Bitcoin to AI: IREN's Strategic Pivot Gains Momentum as Anthropic's $20B Raise Highlights Infrastructure Demand

Fueled by a landmark $20 billion funding round for AI firm Anthropic, infrastructure provider IREN is seeing its strategic shift from cryptocurrency mining to AI data centers validated by investors. With a key Microsoft partnership and surging capital flows into AI, the company's stock performance reflects a broader market reassessment of its role in high-performance computing.

Jan 30, 2026

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Murphy Oil Navigates Price Volatility, Bets Big on Vietnam and Offshore Growth in 2026

Despite a challenging price environment, Murphy Oil (MUR) reported strong operational execution for 2025 and laid out a capital plan focused on funding key international and offshore projects. While near-term production is set to dip, CEO Eric Hambly highlighted a transformative discovery in Vietnam and strategic portfolio expansion as pillars for future growth.

Jan 30, 2026

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Plug Power Pushes Shareholders for Crucial Vote on Share Authorization, Citing Growth and Reverse Split Risks

In a detailed business update, Plug Power's CEO Andy Marsh made a direct appeal to shareholders to approve an increase in authorized shares, framing it as essential for meeting financial obligations and funding future growth. He warned that failure to pass the proposal would force the company to pursue a reverse stock split—a move he believes historically damages shareholder value.

Feb 2, 2026

Trump Pressures House GOP to Back His Shutdown Deal Amid Conservative Revolt

President Trump urges immediate House passage of a bipartisan spending deal to end the government shutdown, facing resistance from both progressive Democrats and his own party's right flank over immigration enforcement terms.

Feb 2, 2026

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Analysts Revise Lucid Group Outlook: What the New Price Target Signals for EV Investors

Wall Street analysts have issued a revised price target for Lucid Group (LCID), reflecting updated assessments of the electric vehicle maker's execution risks, funding runway, and demand trajectory. The shift underscores the evolving narrative around the company's ability to scale amid intense competition and macroeconomic headwinds.

Feb 2, 2026