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Costa Rica Votes Amid Security Crisis, With Conservative Favorite Poised for Victory

Costa Ricans cast ballots Sunday in an election defined by soaring narco-violence, with ruling party candidate Laura Fernandez, promising a Bukele-style crackdown, favored to win. The vote signals a potential rightward shift and constitutional showdown in a nation struggling with its transformation into a major drug trafficking hub.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nomura's Crypto Conundrum: Losses Prompt Trading Pullback While US Banking Ambitions Advance

Nomura's digital asset arm, Laser Digital, reports quarterly losses leading to reduced crypto exposure, even as it aggressively pursues a US banking charter and global expansion, highlighting a dual-track strategy of short-term risk management and long-term infrastructure build-out.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Warsh's Fed Return Ignites Debate Over Trillion-Dollar Balance Sheet Legacy

President Trump's anticipated nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, a vocal critic of the central bank's post-crisis asset purchases, is shifting market focus from interest rates to the future of the Fed's $6.6 trillion balance sheet and its fundamental role in financial markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Metals Market Reels as Speculative Frenzy Cools: Chinese Investors at Center of Historic Gold, Silver Plunge

Precious metals markets experienced one of their most volatile weeks on record, with silver plummeting 26% and gold dropping 9% in a dramatic reversal. The sell-off, triggered by shifting U.S. policy expectations, laid bare the market's recent dependence on speculative flows from China, raising questions about stability ahead of the Lunar New Year.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

BCS Wealth Management Bolsters Income Ladder with $8.3 Million Bet on 2027 Corporate Bond ETF

A significant purchase of the Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF by BCS Wealth Management highlights a strategic move to build predictable cash flows within a multi-year portfolio, emphasizing capital preservation over speculative yield chasing.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Apple's Stellar Quarter: Strong iPhone Rebound Fuels Growth, But Valuation Concerns Linger

Apple posts its strongest revenue growth in years, driven by a surprising iPhone resurgence and robust performance in China. Yet, the stock's muted reaction highlights investor focus on its premium valuation.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Amphenol Doubles Down on AI Infrastructure with Major CommScope Acquisition

In a strategic move to solidify its position in the booming AI data center market, Amphenol has struck a deal to acquire CommScope's Connectivity and Cable Solutions division, marking one of its most significant acquisitions to date.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

RXO Names Daniel Morris as New Chief Accounting Officer Amid Stock Volatility

RXO (NYSE:RXO) has appointed Daniel Morris as its new Chief Accounting Officer, succeeding the retiring Jason Kerr. The leadership transition comes as the company's shares show significant volatility, with a 43.2% decline over the past year despite recent monthly gains.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Salesforce Secures Major U.S. Army AI Contract, Joins Wildfire Tech Coalition

Salesforce expands its enterprise footprint with a landmark $5.6 billion defense contract and a new role in an AI-driven wildfire response initiative, signaling a strategic push into mission-critical government and infrastructure sectors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Supply Chain Snarls and Geopolitical Strains Cloud Outlook at Singapore Airshow Summit

As the aviation industry gathers in Singapore, leaders confront persistent supply chain disruptions and shifting trade winds, even as they chart a course for sustainable growth in the world's fastest-growing travel market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

O'Donnell Financial Bets $6.8 Million on AAA CLO ETF, Signaling Confidence in Income Strategy

A major stake increase by O'Donnell Financial in the iShares AAA CLO Active ETF (CLOA) highlights institutional interest in high-grade, actively managed securitized credit as a source of yield in a complex rate environment.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Sonos Earnings Preview: Can the Audio Innovator Beat Expectations Amid Market Headwinds?

Sonos (SONO) is set to report its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after Tuesday's market close. Investors are watching closely to see if the audio specialist can maintain its track record of outperformance in a challenging consumer spending environment.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Grainger Earnings Preview: Industrial Distributor Faces Growth Test Amid Sector Momentum

W.W. Grainger (GWW) reports quarterly earnings Tuesday morning, with investors watching for signs of sustained growth against a backdrop of mixed industrial sector performance and recent stock gains.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Columbia Sportswear Q4 Earnings Preview: Analysts Brace for Revenue Dip Amid Challenging Retail Climate

Columbia Sportswear is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings after the bell Tuesday, with Wall Street anticipating a year-over-year sales decline. The outerwear giant's results will be closely watched for signs of consumer resilience and its outlook in a volatile market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Jacobs Solutions Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Mixed Sector Performance

Jacobs Solutions prepares to release its fourth-quarter financial results, with analysts projecting moderate revenue growth but watching closely after recent earnings misses and a volatile professional services landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Broadridge Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Slowing Growth Forecast

Financial technology firm Broadridge Financial Solutions prepares to release its fourth-quarter results before Tuesday's market open, with analysts projecting modest revenue growth against a backdrop of recent sector volatility.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

PJT Partners Q4 Earnings Preview: Can the Boutique Bank Maintain Its Outperformance Streak?

As PJT Partners prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, the market watches to see if the elite advisory firm can continue its run of topping revenue estimates amidst a turbulent period for financial stocks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

D-Wave Quantum Bolsters Market Position with Dual-Platform Strategy and Major Florida Expansion

D-Wave Quantum solidifies its dual-platform quantum computing approach through the acquisition of Quantum Circuits Inc. and the launch of a major Florida R&D hub, backed by new multi-million dollar commercial and academic agreements.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Allegion Doubles Down on Smart Security to Cement Institutional Market Position

Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) is accelerating its strategic shift toward integrated smart security platforms, emphasizing digital credentials, connected locks, and cloud-based access control to meet growing demand from commercial and institutional clients.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Atkore Earnings Preview: Can the Electrical Safety Specialist Beat Expectations Again?

Atkore International is set to report its quarterly earnings Tuesday morning. Investors will be watching closely to see if the company can overcome recent headwinds in the electrical systems sector and meet Wall Street's forecasts.

Feb 2, 2026