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Joby Aviation Lands Exclusive Dubai Air Taxi Deal, Putting Execution in the Spotlight

Joby Aviation secures a six-year exclusive partnership to launch its electric air taxi service in Dubai, marking its first major commercial foray outside the United States. The deal, which includes plans for a vertiport at Dubai International Airport, sets the stage for a crucial test of operational readiness and investor confidence in the evolving eVTOL sector.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Regulatory Hurdles, Not Rival Bids, Pose Greatest Threat to Netflix's Warner Bros. Ambitions

As Netflix eyes a blockbuster acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, industry analysts warn that antitrust scrutiny, not competition from Paramount Skydance, presents the most formidable challenge to the deal's completion.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Kering Expands Sustainable Fashion Hunt Across Middle East with Regional Generation Award

Following a successful pilot in Saudi Arabia, the French luxury group and the Saudi Fashion Commission are widening their search for sustainable fashion innovators across the region, aiming to accelerate tangible solutions for the industry's environmental challenges.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Analysts Tweak Outlook on Gas Utility Atmos Energy Amidst Revised Forecasts

Bank of America and Barclays have updated their price targets for Atmos Energy (ATO) following adjustments to long-term earnings estimates, highlighting the regulated utility's stable business model amidst a shifting economic landscape.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Soleno Therapeutics Surges on Optimism for 2025, But Valuation Questions Loom

Shares of Soleno Therapeutics (SLNO) rallied nearly 9% after the company framed 2025 as a pivotal year, driven by the launch of its drug VYKAT XR. Despite the recent pop, the stock remains under significant pressure over the past quarter, highlighting the high-stakes bet investors are making on its commercial prospects.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Dow's January Slump: A Market Warning or Just Noise?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average's three-week losing streak to close January has investors questioning its signal. While the blue-chip index's underperformance versus the S&P 500 highlights sector-specific pressures, analysts caution against overinterpreting its price-weighted quirks as a broader market harbinger.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Flare's DeFi Integration Unlocks Yield Opportunities for XRP Holders

The Flare blockchain, through a partnership with lending protocol Morpho, now enables XRP holders to lend their wrapped assets for yield or use them as collateral to borrow other cryptocurrencies, marking a significant expansion of DeFi utility for the token.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Options Market Signals Potential Rebound for Netflix, With $88 Eyed as Key Level

Despite trading significantly below its yearly peak, Netflix's stock is showing signs of a potential near-term recovery, according to options market data. Analysts point to a specific price target around $88 by mid-February, driven by a common trading theory, as a focal point for investors.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Ritz Cracks the Code: Doubling Down on 'Salty' Persona with Star-Studded Super Bowl Sequel

Mondelēz's Ritz brand returns to the Super Bowl with 'Ritz Island,' a tropical ad spot featuring Bowen Yang, Jon Hamm, and Scarlett Johansson, cementing its shift toward culturally savvy, humor-driven marketing aimed at younger audiences.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

UPS Doubles Down on RFID Tech to Boost Efficiency and Win Over Shippers

As retailers demand greater supply chain transparency, UPS is now handling 1.3 million RFID-tagged packages daily at its retail locations, part of a broader push to automate operations and attract business in a competitive market.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

U.S. Firms Lead Global Tech Spending Race, But Struggle to Scale, KPMG Finds

American companies are pouring more money into AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen encryption than their international peers, yet a new report reveals widespread challenges in achieving full-scale, mature deployments.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Winter's Deep Freeze Becomes a Weapon: Kyiv Endures Massive Missile Barrage Amid Sub-Zero Temperatures

Ukrainian officials accuse the Kremlin of timing a massive drone and missile assault to coincide with the year's coldest night, targeting energy infrastructure and civilian areas as temperatures plunged below -20°C.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Logo Change Sparks Diplomatic Clash: Gaza's New Administration Adopts Palestinian Authority Symbol, Drawing Israeli Ire

Israel has issued a sharp rebuke after Gaza's interim governing body unveiled a logo nearly identical to that of the Palestinian Authority, reigniting tensions over the role of the PA in post-war governance and threatening to destabilize the fragile U.S.-brokered peace process.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Paul Weiss Chair Expresses Regret Over Epstein Ties as Emails Reveal Deeper Links

Newly released emails show extensive private communications between Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison Chairman Brad Karp and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, including discussions of confidential matters and high-profile misconduct cases. The law firm states Karp 'regrets' the interactions.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Finland's Icebreaker Deal with U.S. Faces Choppy Waters Amid Arctic Ambitions

A major U.S. order for Finnish-made icebreakers, crucial for Arctic access, is shadowed by geopolitical tensions and President Trump's controversial interest in Greenland, raising questions about the future of the partnership.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AMD and GIGABYTE Deepen Alliance to Bring AI to the Desktop, Challenging NVIDIA's Dominance

AMD and GIGABYTE are significantly expanding their collaboration, aiming to embed advanced AI capabilities directly into consumer hardware like laptops, motherboards, and monitors, signaling a strategic push to make on-device AI a mainstream feature.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

GE Aerospace Fuels Optimism: Analysts Revise Fair Value Upward Amid Industry Momentum

General Electric's fair value estimate rises to $357.24 per share, driven by revised analyst outlook on its aerospace division. The adjustment reflects stronger revenue projections and a favorable discount rate, balancing a robust order book against ongoing execution challenges.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Peak XV Partners Navigates Senior Exits Amid Strategic Pivot to AI and U.S. Expansion

The prominent venture capital firm confirms a wave of partner departures resulted from internal disagreements, as it intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence investments and prepares to open a U.S. office, while reaffirming India as its core market.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Rio Tinto's Dual Strategy: Forging a Low-Carbon Future in Brazil While Eyeing a Historic Glencore Merger

Mining giant Rio Tinto is advancing on two transformative fronts: a joint venture with China's Chalco to secure low-carbon aluminium assets in Brazil, and high-stakes merger talks with Glencore that could redraw the global mining landscape.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Southwest Airlines Abandons Open Seating in Major Overhaul, Aims to Quadruple Profits by 2026

In a historic break from its 54-year tradition, Southwest Airlines is introducing assigned seating, premium options, and bag fees. The strategic pivot, mirroring major competitors, is central to an ambitious plan to dramatically boost profitability within two years.

Feb 3, 2026