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Mineralys Therapeutics Submits New Drug Application for Hypertension Treatment Lorundrostat, Backed by Strong Clinical Data

Clinical-stage biopharma Mineralys Therapeutics has filed its New Drug Application for lorundrostat, a potential treatment for resistant hypertension, following positive results from multiple trials. The move positions the company for a potential 2026 market entry and has drawn upgraded price targets from analysts.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

GSI Technology Posts Q3 Revenue Growth Amid Strategic Pivot to Defense and Edge AI

GSI Technology Inc. reports a 12% year-over-year revenue increase for Q3 2026, driven by defense sector adoption of its Gemini-II APU. While R&D investments pressure margins, the company highlights a strong cash position and expanding applications in smart cities and robotics.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Algoma Steel's $250M Defense Deal: A Watershed Moment or Distant Prospect for Investors?

Algoma Steel Group's binding agreement with Hanwha Ocean for Canada's submarine project could funnel up to $250 million into a new beam mill, bolstering national defense capacity. While promising, analysts urge investors to weigh this long-term potential against the company's immediate financial and operational challenges.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Lockheed Martin Posts Record Backlog, Unveils Major Investment Push Amid Global Defense Demand Surge

Lockheed Martin capped a year of robust sales growth with a historic $194 billion order backlog, driven by soaring demand for its advanced defense systems. The aerospace giant announced plans for a significant 'step function' increase in capital investment for 2026 to ramp up production of missiles and next-generation capabilities.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

U.S. Eases Venezuela Oil Sanctions, Opens Door for American Firms to Revive Crude Sector

The Trump administration has issued a broad license allowing U.S. entities to engage in key oil activities in Venezuela, a major sanctions relief step aimed at jumpstarting the nation's crippled energy industry under its new U.S.-backed leadership.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Lockheed Martin Shares Surge on Strong Defense Outlook, Expanded Military Production Pact

The defense giant's stock jumped over 4% following an optimistic sales forecast and a major new agreement to significantly boost production of a key missile defense system for the U.S. military.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Geopolitical Tensions and Supply Shifts Propel Oil Past $70, Challenging Glut Narrative

Brent crude surged above $70 a barrel for the first time since mid-2025, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and shifting supply dynamics, as analysts signal a fading bearish outlook for the oil market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Ford Projects $600 Million Q4 Pretax Hit on Pension Revaluations

Ford Motor Co. disclosed a significant non-cash charge tied to its global pension plans, though the automaker emphasized the impact is isolated to its accounting and won't affect operational earnings or near-term cash flow.

Jan 30, 2026

World

U.S. and Chinese Leaders Hold Critical Call on Iran Amid Escalating Tensions

President Trump and President Xi Jinping discussed the escalating crisis in Iran during a phone call Tuesday, as the United States intensifies pressure on China and other nations to sever economic and diplomatic ties with Tehran.

Feb 5, 2026

World

Oman to Host Critical US-Iran Nuclear Talks This Friday as Regional Tensions Simmer

Diplomats from Washington and Tehran are set to meet in Muscat this week for high-stakes negotiations aimed at de-escalating tensions and addressing Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile activities, and regional influence.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Dollar Slips as Yuan Strengthens, Fueling Sharp Rally in Gold and Silver

The U.S. dollar extended its recent decline on Tuesday, pressured by a robust Chinese yuan and shifting Treasury yields. The greenback's weakness provided a powerful tailwind for precious metals, with gold and silver posting sharp gains amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and concerns over U.S. fiscal policy.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Winter Storm Gianna Deepens Supply Chain Crisis in Southeast, Following Fern's Widespread Disruption

A second major winter storm in as many weeks has crippled logistics across the Southeast, leading to massive service suspensions, a deadly 100-car pileup, and worsening a freight backlog that saw volumes plummet over 55%.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Rafah Crossing Reopens Under Fragile Truce, Offering Glimmer of Hope for Gaza

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Monday for strictly limited passenger traffic, marking a critical, if symbolic, step in implementing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The move follows intense diplomatic efforts and comes as the agreement enters a more complex second phase.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Arizona Police Helicopter Crashes Amid Intense Officer-Involved Shooting Incident

A Department of Public Safety helicopter crashed near Flagstaff Wednesday night during an active shooting investigation. The suspect is in custody, but the condition of those aboard the aircraft remains unknown as multiple agencies respond.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Corning's Outlook Brightens: New Deals and Analyst Upgrades Fuel Optimism

A significant upward revision in Corning's fair value estimate, coupled with strategic new agreements, is reshaping the market's view of the specialty glass maker's long-term trajectory.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Viasat Deploys Global Ka-Band Network, Sharpening Focus on Lucrative Government and Defense Sector

Satellite communications provider Viasat has launched a unified global Ka-band network aimed squarely at government and military clients, seeking to capture a larger share of the secure connectivity market and compete more directly with rivals like SpaceX and SES.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Clarivate Strengthens Balance Sheet as Subsidiary Completes Early Debt Redemption

Clarivate Plc's subsidiary, Camelot Finance S.A., has fully redeemed its remaining $100 million in senior secured notes due 2026, a move analysts say enhances the information services provider's financial flexibility amid ongoing share repurchases.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Tech Rout Deepens as Alphabet's Soaring AI Spend Rattles Markets

Alphabet's robust earnings were overshadowed by a massive, above-forecast capital expenditure plan, fueling investor anxiety over bloated AI investments and sky-high valuations, triggering a sell-off across global tech and related sectors.

Feb 5, 2026

US

Las Vegas Garage Biolab Probe Widens: Over 1,000 Samples Seized, Property Manager Arrested

A property manager has been arrested and more than a thousand samples of unknown materials have been airlifted to a federal lab for analysis after the discovery of a suspected illicit biological laboratory in a residential garage, with links to a prior California case.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Coherent Sheds Tools Unit, Sharpens Focus on Core Photonics and Debt Reduction

Following the sale of its non-core Tools for Materials Processing business, Coherent plans to streamline operations, strengthen its balance sheet, and double down on high-growth photonics markets critical to AI and communications infrastructure.

Feb 5, 2026