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Business

Hong Kong Set to Issue First Stablecoin Licenses in March, Marking Watershed Moment for Crypto Hub Ambitions

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is poised to grant its inaugural stablecoin issuer licenses next month, a key step in the city's comprehensive push to establish a regulated digital asset ecosystem. The move follows a rigorous application process and signals a new era of oversight for the burgeoning sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Institutional Investors Hold Sway Over Nanosonics with 72% Stake

A dominant institutional ownership of Nanosonics Limited brings both stability risks and concentrated power dynamics, as analysts weigh the stock's future trajectory in the infection prevention market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

C&S Wholesalers Deepens Southeast Roots with Key Sedano's Supermarket Supply Deal

The major wholesaler has been tapped as the primary supplier for Florida's prominent Hispanic grocery chain, Sedano's, marking the latest move in its aggressive expansion across the Southeastern U.S. retail landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

World

DHS Mandates Body Cameras for All Field Agents Nationwide, Starting with Minneapolis

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announces immediate rollout of body-worn cameras to all field officers, including ICE agents, with Minneapolis as the initial focus. The policy expands a federal transparency initiative amid heightened scrutiny of immigration enforcement practices.

Feb 2, 2026

US

DOJ's 'Weaponization' Task Force Sees Leadership Shakeup as Key Trump Ally Ed Martin Exits Role

Ed Martin, a staunch Trump loyalist appointed to lead a Justice Department group scrutinizing prosecutors who investigated the former president, has been removed from that position, sources confirm. He remains in his separate role as Pardon Attorney.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Netflix's All-Cash Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery: A High-Stakes Gamble on Content and Capital

Netflix's bold, all-cash offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for an estimated $72-83 billion is testing investor confidence and regulatory boundaries. The proposed mega-deal, which would dramatically reshape the streaming landscape, faces intense scrutiny over antitrust concerns and the strain it could place on Netflix's historically disciplined balance sheet.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Barclays Reshuffles Top Ranks, Bolstering Key Divisions Ahead of EU Headquarters Move

Barclays PLC announces a series of senior leadership appointments across its securitized products, payments, and European operations, signaling strategic focus areas as it prepares to relocate its EU hub to Paris.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Werner Enterprises Acquires FirstFleet, Cementing Its Position as a Top-Five Dedicated Carrier

Werner Enterprises' strategic acquisition of FirstFleet significantly expands its dedicated trucking footprint, adding key grocery and packaging clients. The deal, expected to be immediately earnings-accretive, arrives as investors scrutinize the company's valuation and growth trajectory amid a challenging freight market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Devon and Coterra Forge a Permian Powerhouse: Merger Creates Delaware Basin Giant

In a landmark consolidation move, Devon Energy and Coterra Energy have agreed to an all-stock merger, positioning the combined entity as a dominant force in the prolific Delaware Basin. The deal signals a strategic shift towards scale and capital efficiency in the U.S. shale sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

OpenAI's AI Inference Shift Tests Nvidia's Dominance, Sparks Chip Industry Ripples

OpenAI is actively seeking alternatives to some of Nvidia's latest AI chips, focusing on specialized hardware for faster inference, according to sources. This strategic pivot introduces new tensions and competitive dynamics between the two AI titans, even as investment talks continue.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Caleres Bolsters Leadership with Fashion Veteran Kristen Sosa to Steer Key New York Brands

Industry veteran Kristen Sosa joins Caleres as Division President, taking the helm of a portfolio including Stuart Weitzman, Veronica Beard, and Favorite Daughter, signaling a strategic push for growth.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Leaked Emails Reveal Former Windows Chief Sought Epstein's Counsel During Surface RT Crisis

Newly unsealed court documents show Steven Sinofsky, former head of Windows, shared confidential Microsoft strategy emails and sought personal advice from Jeffrey Epstein amid the failing launch of Surface RT in 2012.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Court Halts DHS Policy, Restores Lawmakers' Access to Immigration Detention Sites

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against a Homeland Security rule that required advance notice for congressional visits to ICE facilities, citing 'irreparable harm' to oversight duties amid heightened national scrutiny.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

From Oil to Minerals: U.S. Revives Cold War-Era Stockpile Strategy for Critical Resources

The Trump administration is launching a strategic reserve for rare earths and critical minerals, echoing the 1970s response to the oil crisis, as global competition for tech supply chains intensifies.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The 'Peanut Butter' Pay Revolution: Why Companies Are Spreading Raises Evenly in 2026

Nearly half of U.S. employers are shifting from merit-based raises to flat, across-the-board pay increases—a move that could provide crucial relief for lower-wage workers amid economic uncertainty.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

A Personal Mission: CEO Ray Blanchette Bets on Nostalgia and Innovation to Revive TGI Fridays

After a tumultuous period of bankruptcy and closures, TGI Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette is steering a deeply personal turnaround. Early results from holiday pop-ups and a revamped brand voice show promise, but the road to 1,000 restaurants remains steep.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Terex Completes REV Group Merger, Shares Climb as Market Eyes Synergy Targets

Terex Corporation shares gained over 4% following the finalization of its merger with REV Group, creating a diversified specialty equipment giant. The deal is projected to yield $75 million in annual synergies by 2028.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Werner Enterprises Soars on Strategic Acquisition, Expanding Dedicated Fleet by Half

Shares of Werner Enterprises (WERN) surged 6% following the announcement of its acquisition of FirstFleet, a move that significantly bolsters its dedicated transportation division and market position.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Netflix Consolidates Leadership: Elizabeth Stone Ascends to Dual Role as Chief Product and Technology Officer

In a strategic move to unify its product and technology vision, Netflix has elevated CTO Elizabeth Stone to the newly created role of Chief Product and Technology Officer. The promotion places her at the helm of the streaming giant's core product, engineering, and data divisions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Molecular Partners' DLL3-Targeting Radiotherapeutic Shows Promising Imaging Data, U.S. Trial Set to Begin

New clinical imaging data for Molecular Partners' experimental radiotherapeutic MP0712, targeting the DLL3 protein in cancers like small cell lung cancer, show favorable tumor targeting and healthy organ clearance. The company confirms its U.S. Phase I/II trial is now open for patient screening.

Feb 2, 2026