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Piper Sandler Trims Price Target for Black Diamond Therapeutics Amid Model Review, Despite Recent Clinical Wins

Analyst Piper Sandler has lowered its price target on Black Diamond Therapeutics (BDTX) while maintaining an Overweight rating, following a broad review of its biotech coverage. The adjustment comes even as the company recently reported encouraging Phase 2 data for its lead oncology drug candidate.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The 4% Rule Revisited: Why Baby Boomers' Retirement Blueprint Is Shifting

For decades, the 4% rule has been a cornerstone of retirement planning. Now, new analysis suggests even this modest guideline may be too optimistic for some retirees, prompting a fresh look at personalized financial strategies.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond New Cars: How Service and Financing Drove Group 1 Automotive to Record $22.6B Revenue in 2025

Despite shrinking margins on new vehicle sales, Group 1 Automotive posted its highest-ever annual revenue, powered by robust growth in its service departments and finance operations. The auto retailer credits strategic investments in technician retention and a shift toward higher-margin repair work.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Ohio Teen's Disappearance Linked to Online Gaming Contact; 39-Year-Old Man Arrested on Evidence Charges

Seventeen-year-old Hailey Buzbee vanished after leaving her Vermillion home in early January. Authorities now believe she is deceased and have arrested a man she met through online gaming, though murder charges have not yet been filed.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Devon Energy to Relocate Corporate Headquarters to Houston Following Merger with Coterra, Vows Continued Oklahoma City Commitment

Devon Energy announces plans to move its headquarters from Oklahoma City to Houston after finalizing its merger with Coterra Energy, while pledging to retain a substantial operational footprint in its longtime home state.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

A Slice of Silicon Valley History: Steve Jobs' $175 Apple Check Fetches $2.4 Million at Auction

A check for $175, signed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in 1976 to pay an early parts supplier, has sold for a staggering $2.4 million at auction, highlighting the immense value collectors place on artifacts from Apple's humble beginnings.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Devon and Coterra Forge $50 Billion Merger to Create Shale Giant

In a landmark deal set to reshape the U.S. energy landscape, Devon Energy and Coterra Energy have agreed to merge in an all-stock transaction, forming a dominant force in the Delaware Basin with projected annual synergies of $1 billion.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Twist Bioscience Powers Ahead: Q1 2026 Revenue Jumps 17%, Fueled by AI-Driven Discovery Boom

Twist Bioscience kicks off fiscal 2026 with robust growth, reporting a 17% year-over-year revenue increase to $103.7 million. The company credits its semiconductor-based DNA synthesis platform and surging demand from AI-enabled drug discovery programs as key drivers, while reiterating its path to adjusted EBITDA breakeven within the year.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Devon and Coterra Forge $58 Billion Shale Powerhouse in Major Consolidation Move

In a landmark deal set to reshape the U.S. energy landscape, Devon Energy and Coterra Energy have agreed to merge, creating a dominant, capital-efficient shale producer with an enterprise value of approximately $58 billion.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nevada Court Halts Polymarket Operations, Spotlighting Legal Peril for U.S. Prediction Markets

A Nevada court has issued a temporary restraining order against prediction market platform Polymarket, barring it from offering event-based betting to state residents. The ruling intensifies the regulatory clash between state gambling laws and federal financial frameworks, casting uncertainty over the future of crypto-powered prediction markets in the U.S.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Hype: How a Healthcare Real Estate Giant is Quietly Cashing In on the AI Revolution

While tech stocks dominate AI headlines, Welltower Inc. is leveraging artificial intelligence and demographic shifts to redefine senior living and create a powerful growth engine, positioning itself as a unique beneficiary of long-term healthcare trends.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Epstein Files Reveal Early Crypto Rivalry: 2014 Email Shows Bitcoin Insiders Saw Ripple as Strategic Threat

A newly surfaced 2014 email from the Jeffrey Epstein documents reveals Bitcoin-aligned executives warning investors about backing rival projects like Ripple. Some XRP proponents are framing the disclosure as validation of the token's early significance, though market momentum remains bearish.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Fed Chair Contender Kevin Warsh Faces Defining Test: Preserving Central Bank Independence Amid Political Pressure

As speculation mounts over the next Federal Reserve leadership, top economists point to Kevin Warsh's crisis-era experience as a strength, but warn his legacy will hinge on a single, monumental challenge: shielding interest-rate policy from political influence.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Diplomatic Thaw Emerges as Iran Signals Readiness to Revive Nuclear Talks with U.S.

Amid a fragile de-escalation, Tehran confirms it is reviewing regional mediation proposals and expects a framework for renewed negotiations with Washington within days, though significant hurdles remain.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Brent Crude Eyes $95 as Technical Pattern Signals Potential Reversal

After a prolonged correction, Brent crude oil is showing signs of a potential trend reversal, with a forming double bottom pattern pointing toward a technical target near $95 per barrel. The shift comes amid a tightening physical market and simmering geopolitical risks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney Parks Power Record Q1 Revenue Amid CEO Search, While Rising Costs Pressure Profits

Disney's theme parks and cruise lines delivered a historic $10 billion quarter, driving overall revenue past expectations. However, surging costs across its media and sports divisions squeezed profits as the entertainment giant nears a decision on its next chief executive.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Target's Leadership Shuffle: New CEO and Board Members Signal Renewed Focus on Store Revamp

Amidst sluggish sales and intense competition, Target appoints Michael Fiddelke as CEO and refreshes its board, placing store revitalization and operational efficiency at the heart of its turnaround strategy.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Japan Achieves Deep-Sea Breakthrough in Quest for Rare Earth Independence

Japan has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich sediment from the deep Pacific seabed in a world-first test, marking a significant step in its national strategy to diversify critical mineral supplies and reduce dependence on China.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Analog Devices Delivers Stellar 121% Total Return to Investors Over Five-Year Span

Shares of semiconductor leader Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) have surged 103% in the past five years, with total shareholder return reaching 121% when dividends are factored in. The performance highlights robust investor confidence amid steady earnings growth and a favorable market outlook for the chip sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's Bearish Turn: 'Worthless' Fears Resurface as Key Support Levels Crumble

Bitcoin's sharp decline below critical technical levels has amplified fears of a prolonged bear market, with prominent critics questioning its fundamental value. While some analysts see a buying opportunity, the mood among traders is turning increasingly grim.

Feb 2, 2026