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Fortress Real Estate Investments Delivers 877% Total Return Over Five Years, Outpacing Share Price Surge

Investors who backed Fortress Real Estate Investments (JSE:FFB) half a decade ago have seen a total shareholder return of 877%, significantly boosted by dividends, even as the share price itself climbed 728%. The transition to profitability appears to have been a key catalyst for the stellar performance.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Russian Forces Aid Niger in Repelling Major ISIL Airport Assault, Moscow Confirms

Moscow has formally acknowledged its military's role in helping Nigerien forces thwart a coordinated ISIL attack on Niamey's main airport last week, an incident that left 20 assailants dead and underscores Russia's deepening security footprint in the Sahel.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Community Rallies Around Family of Slain NYPD Officer, a New Mother Killed by Alleged Drunk Driver

A wave of public support has generated nearly $200,000 for the family of Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa, 42, who was killed in a crash allegedly caused by an intoxicated driver while on her way to work.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Norway's $2.2 Trillion Wealth Fund Stress-Tests a Severe AI Investment Bust

The world's largest sovereign wealth fund has modeled a scenario where the AI-driven capital spending boom fails to deliver productivity gains, projecting a potential 53% plunge in global equities and a 35% hit to its own portfolio value.

Feb 3, 2026

US

California School Bus Plunges into Creek; Dozens of Elementary Students Unharmed, Driver Suspected of Falling Asleep

A school bus carrying 30-40 elementary students veered off a Sacramento roadway into a creek Monday morning. While all children were safely evacuated without injury, preliminary reports suggest the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel, sparking an investigation and renewed safety discussions.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

RBA Breaks Two-Year Hiatus, Lifts Rates Amid Stubborn Inflation and Strong Growth

The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its cash rate for the first time since 2022, signaling a shift in policy as the economy outperforms expectations and inflation proves more persistent than forecast.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Eldorado Gold Forges C$3.8 Billion Deal for Foran Mining, Paving Way for Major 2026 Output Boost

Eldorado Gold is set to acquire Foran Mining in an all-stock transaction valued at C$3.8 billion, aiming to create a diversified gold and copper producer with two flagship projects slated to begin production in 2026, significantly boosting its output and cash flow profile.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AI's Power Paradox: Fueling a Clean Energy Boom While Straining the U.S. Grid

The explosive growth of artificial intelligence and data centers is driving U.S. electricity demand to unprecedented levels, pushing consumer bills up 42% in a decade. As utilities scramble to upgrade an overburdened grid, AI itself is emerging as a critical tool to unlock next-generation power sources like fusion and geothermal energy.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Geopolitical Thaw Fuels Investor Rush: Uncovering Value in Middle Eastern Equities

A tentative détente between the U.S. and Iran is injecting optimism into Gulf markets, with bourses in Saudi Arabia and Dubai rallying. Against this backdrop, investors are scouring the region for fundamentally strong companies poised to capitalize on the shifting landscape.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Geopolitical Thaw Fuels Gulf Markets, Spotlighting Dividend Plays for Income-Seeking Investors

A notable easing of US-Iran tensions has buoyed investor confidence across Gulf bourses, creating a favorable backdrop for stable, income-generating equities. We analyze three regional dividend stocks offering potential portfolio resilience amid shifting market dynamics.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Azenta Earnings on Deck: Can the Life Sciences Firm Beat Flat Revenue Forecasts?

Azenta, Inc. is set to report its quarterly earnings before the market opens Wednesday. Analysts project stagnant year-over-year revenue, placing the spotlight on the company's ability to navigate a challenging market for life sciences tools and services.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Eli Lilly Bets Big on Pennsylvania Plant, Fueling Weight-Loss Drug Ambitions and Valuation Debate

Eli Lilly's $3.5 billion investment in a new Pennsylvania facility for injectable weight-loss drugs, including retatrutide, spotlights its aggressive expansion in the obesity market. This strategic move, coupled with strong analyst sentiment and upcoming earnings, intensifies focus on the company's growth trajectory and premium valuation.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Amgen Ends Rocatinlimab Partnership, Refocuses Pipeline as Shares Trade at Premium

Amgen has terminated its collaboration with Kyowa Kirin on the atopic dermatitis drug rocatinlimab, handing full development rights back to the Japanese partner. The strategic shift comes as Amgen's stock trades above most fair value estimates, raising questions about its current valuation amid pipeline recalibration.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

ConocoPhillips Poised for Dividend Surge Through 2029, Wells Fargo Analysis Shows

A Wells Fargo upgrade highlights ConocoPhillips' robust cash flow trajectory and strategic projects, positioning the energy giant for significant dividend growth over the next five years.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Palantir Soars on AI-Driven Earnings, CEO Karp Warns of 'Enormous Political Pressure'

Palantir Technologies' stock surged after hours as the data analytics firm reported record quarterly results, fueled by its AI platform. CEO Alex Karp hailed an 'iconic' performance while warning that the company's dominance creates societal and political tensions.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Noble Corporation Secures $1.3 Billion in New Contracts, Marking Strategic Entry into Norwegian Market

Offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation bolsters its forward workload with a series of new multi-year contracts totaling approximately $1.3 billion, headlined by a major harsh-environment rig award in Norway, signaling a strategic geographic expansion and renewed confidence in the offshore cycle.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Kulicke & Soffa Earnings Preview: Can the Chip Equipment Maker Sustain Its Momentum?

As Kulicke & Soffa prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are watching to see if the semiconductor equipment specialist can meet elevated expectations amid a sector-wide rebound.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

OpenText Shares Slide 14.6% as IBM Veteran Ayman Antoun Named Incoming CEO

OpenText's appointment of former IBM Americas President Ayman Antoun as its new CEO, effective April 2026, has been met with a sharp sell-off. While the move brings deep cloud and AI expertise, investors appear wary of the leadership transition and strategic pivot amid ongoing portfolio restructuring and debt concerns.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Hyperliquid Enters the Prediction Market Fray with New 'Outcome Trading' Proposal

Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid has unveiled a proposal to launch 'outcome trading,' a novel, fully-collateralized contract type designed to power prediction markets and bounded options, positioning itself amid a regulatory shift and growing competition in the event-based trading sector.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Moelis & Company Awaits Q4 Earnings Call Amid Flat Revenue Forecasts

As Moelis & Company prepares to release its fourth-quarter earnings, analysts project stagnant year-over-year revenue. The report comes after a period of mixed performance and sector-wide volatility, setting the stage for a closely watched announcement.

Feb 3, 2026