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T. Rowe Price Navigates Market Shifts: Strong Markets Offset Equity Outflows, Strategic Pivot to Alternatives and ETFs Gains Traction

Despite robust global market returns in 2025, T. Rowe Price faced significant net outflows from its traditional equity and mutual fund businesses. However, strategic growth in fixed income, alternatives, and ETFs, alongside key partnerships and a focus on private markets, helped drive assets under management to a record $1.78 trillion. The firm signals a cautious 2026 outlook amid evolving investor preferences and fee pressures.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Federal Judge Questions Legality of Pentagon's Disciplinary Action Against Senator Mark Kelly

A D.C. district judge expressed deep skepticism toward the Defense Department's unprecedented effort to discipline Senator Mark Kelly over a political speech, warning the case could threaten military retirees' free speech rights.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Malaysia's Petronas Inks Major 20-Year LNG Pact with Qatar, Bolstering Asian Energy Security

Malaysia's state energy giant Petronas has secured a landmark two-decade liquefied natural gas supply agreement with QatarEnergy, a move set to diversify its portfolio and lock in long-term energy security for the nation's growing needs.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Worksport Taps D.C. Powerhouse Potomac International to Drive Government, Defense Contracts for Its Solar Truck Tech

In a strategic move to secure a foothold in lucrative federal and defense markets, Worksport Ltd. has partnered with the bipartisan government relations firm Potomac International Partners. The alliance aims to position Worksport's portable solar and energy storage systems as critical infrastructure solutions for agencies ranging from the Department of Defense to disaster response teams.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Lakeland's Eagle FR Secures Major UK Fire Service Contract for Next-Generation Safety Gloves

Eagle FR, a subsidiary of Lakeland Industries, has won a multi-year agreement to supply its innovative Ultimate Glow+ structural firefighting gloves to seven County Fire and Rescue Services across the UK, marking a significant expansion in the competitive European safety equipment market.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Strategic Pact Aims to Channel Kazakhstan's Rare Earth Riches to North American Supply Chains

In a move to diversify critical mineral sources, REalloys and Kazakhstan's AltynGroup have inked preliminary agreements to develop rare earth feedstock from Kazakh deposits for processing in the U.S., challenging China's dominance in the sector.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Syria Inks Historic Offshore Energy Pact with Chevron and Qatari Partner, Signaling Economic Reengagement

In a landmark move to revive its crippled energy sector, Syria has signed a preliminary agreement with U.S.-based Chevron and Qatar's Power International Holding to develop its first offshore oil and gas field, marking a significant step toward economic recovery and renewed foreign investment.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Sezzle Pivots from Transactional BNPL to Subscription Model, Unveils 'Anywhere' Virtual Card Amid Eased Regulatory Climate

Fintech firm Sezzle is fundamentally reshaping its 'buy now, pay later' proposition, launching a subscription ecosystem and a merchant-agnostic virtual card. The strategic shift comes as regulatory pressures on the sector lessen, potentially altering its competitive stance against giants like Affirm and Klarna.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Ford and Geely in Advanced Talks for European Manufacturing Alliance and Tech Sharing

Ford Motor Company and China's Geely are negotiating a landmark partnership that would see Ford's European plants assemble vehicles for Geely, coupled with collaboration on key technologies like automated driving systems, as Chinese automakers seek new routes into Western markets.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Activist Investor D.E. Shaw Escalates Pressure on CoStar, Demands Board Overhaul and Strategic Shift

The commercial real estate data giant CoStar Group faces mounting pressure as hedge fund D.E. Shaw joins Third Point in demanding board changes and a review of its costly Homes.com venture, signaling a major proxy battle ahead.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Arkema and Senior Forge Strategic Pact to Accelerate Next-Generation Battery Materials

French specialty chemicals leader Arkema and China's Senior Technology have entered a comprehensive collaboration to fast-track the development and industrial-scale production of advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries, targeting the booming electric vehicle and energy storage markets.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Split-Rent Services Gain Traction Amid Housing Squeeze, But Fees Spark Debt Trap Fears

As rents soar, services allowing tenants to pay rent in installments are booming. While marketed as a cash-flow solution, critics warn high fees can trap vulnerable renters in cycles of costly debt.

Feb 4, 2026

Warsh Steps Into a Fractured Fed: Can He Bridge the Divide and Deliver Rate Cuts?

President Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, faces a historically divided committee and a complex economic landscape, casting doubt on his ability to swiftly lower interest rates as the administration desires.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Social Security in 2026: Three Key Policy Shifts and Their Impact on Retirees

As the full retirement age rises and benefit calculations shift, retirees face a changing landscape. We examine the concrete policy changes taking effect in 2026 and what they mean for your financial planning.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Levi's Q4 Earnings: DTC Strength and International Growth Offset Flat Sales, Analysts Probe Future Margins and Tariff Impact

Levi Strauss & Co. reported fourth-quarter results that edged past Wall Street forecasts despite nearly flat year-over-year sales, driven by robust direct-to-consumer performance and international expansion. Analysts on the earnings call focused on the sustainability of margin growth, cost pressures, and the company's strategic pivot beyond its denim core.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

The Vanishing Middle: What Salary Actually Qualifies as Middle Class in New York Today?

In New York, the definition of 'middle class' is stretched thin by soaring costs. We break down the income numbers and the harsh financial realities behind them.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Wynn Resorts' High-Wire Act: Debt, Cash Flow Concerns Cloud Recovery Path

While the broader market rallied, Wynn Resorts shares have stagnated, weighed down by a heavy debt load and underwhelming cash generation. Analysts flag risks and point to alternative opportunities.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Evercore Bolsters EMEA Consumer Practice with Key London Hire

Investment bank Evercore has recruited veteran banker Jonathan Dale from Rothschild & Co as a Senior Managing Director in London, a strategic move to deepen its consumer sector advisory footprint across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Feb 4, 2026

US

A Final Act of Valor: White House Approves Medal of Honor for Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, 11 Years After Afghanistan Sacrifice

The nation's highest military honor will be posthumously awarded to Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, who died in 2013 shielding a Polish officer from a suicide bomber, following a persistent campaign by his community and advocates.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Launches Arbitration Against Panama After Court Voids Canal Ports Contract

CK Hutchison Holdings initiates international arbitration proceedings following a Panamanian Supreme Court ruling that declared its subsidiary's port concession unconstitutional. The move escalates a diplomatic and commercial dispute, with China warning of severe consequences for Panama.

Feb 4, 2026