Bitcoin fell below $73,000 on Feb. 4, 2026, reaching its lowest level since April 2025 and triggering a double-digit selloff in major mining stocks. The decline extends a four-month retreat from all-time highs, pressured by large holder sales and waning mining profitability.
A sustained federal enforcement operation in Minnesota has led to the arrest of more than 4,000 individuals, with authorities highlighting the removal of those convicted of serious crimes. The initiative has sparked debate over immigration policy and community safety.
Sugar futures extended their decline this week, with prices hitting multi-year lows in London, as analysts project persistent global surpluses for the coming seasons, driven by robust harvests in Brazil and India.
A bullish thesis on Transocean Ltd. gains traction, centered on potential long-term contract awards with day rates exceeding market expectations. Management's optimistic guidance for 2025-2027 suggests a pivotal shift in the offshore drilling cycle, with implications for the entire sector.
Fireblocks, a leading institutional crypto custodian, has integrated the Stacks Layer-2 network, granting its vast client base direct access to native Bitcoin DeFi applications. This move is poised to channel significant institutional capital into the burgeoning ecosystem built atop Bitcoin.
A massive capital infusion for Alphabet's Waymo accelerates its autonomous ride-hailing expansion, sharpening the focus on Tesla's premium stock price and its yet-to-materialize self-driving ambitions.
U.S. stocks extended losses Wednesday, led by a sharp sell-off in technology shares. Investor anxiety mounted ahead of earnings from Google-parent Alphabet, while a steep drop in AMD shares and mixed economic data added to the day's volatility.
The 159-year-old Uncle Nearest whiskey brand, under court-appointed receivership since last fall, is fighting for survival. A pivotal hearing next week will decide whether control returns to founders or remains with a receiver working to stave off Chapter 7 liquidation by selling off non-core assets.
A historic wave of retiring Baby Boomer business owners is set to transfer an estimated $10 trillion in assets, but a severe shortage of prepared buyers and widespread lack of planning risks shuttering businesses, eroding jobs, and destabilizing local economies across the nation.
Authorities and family express growing concern for Sabrina Heinz, 49, last seen at a Winnsboro gas station before her company car was discovered out of gas on a major interstate, with personal belongings left inside.
Elon Musk's merger of SpaceX and xAI creates a new titan, but leaves Tesla investors questioning the automaker's place in his shifting priorities amid declining sales and a radical strategic pivot.
In the wake of the Bondi Beach tragedy, Australia's visa cancellations for several pro-Israel commentators have ignited a fierce debate over free speech, security, and the balance between combating hate and perceived political bias.
Telegram's Pavel Durov and X's Elon Musk have launched scathing attacks on Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez's proposed legislation to ban under-16s from social media and prosecute platform executives. Durov warns the measures, defended by Madrid as necessary for citizen protection, pave the way for government overreach and data surveillance.
Despite a shrinking global share and punitive trade policies, Europe is attracting renewed pharmaceutical investment. Companies are betting on its regulatory rigor, regional diversification strategies, and deep scientific heritage to secure future supply chains.
Nomura Holdings clarifies that stricter position limits at its crypto unit Laser Digital aim to manage short-term earnings swings, not signal a retreat from the digital asset market, as the bank maintains its long-term commitment to the sector.
Amazon's acquisition of a documentary on the sitting First Lady has sparked debate over corporate influence, while analysts see potential long-term benefits far exceeding its box office performance.
The Duke of York has vacated his Windsor residence ahead of schedule, following the latest release of court files from the Jeffrey Epstein case which contained new details about his associations with the disgraced financier.
The Minneapolis City Council has advanced a $500,000 funding increase for immigrant legal services, doubling the city's annual commitment as local leaders respond to heightened federal immigration operations and growing community demand.
Volkswagen Group is reportedly reconsidering the future of the all-electric Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman, citing development hurdles and rising costs. The potential move signals a strategic pivot towards core, high-volume electric vehicles and stricter financial discipline across the auto giant's portfolio.
An internal Justice Department review has found that attorney Ed Martin, a Trump appointee, improperly shared grand jury materials related to investigations of political figures. The findings led to his removal from a key role and eventual departure from the department.
