Liquidity

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Who Holds the Reins at Vossloh? Private Firms Command 50% Stake, Shaping Rail Supplier's Future

A deep dive into the share registry of German rail infrastructure specialist Vossloh AG reveals a concentrated ownership structure, with private companies holding a dominant 50% stake. This gives a small group significant sway over corporate strategy, while retail investors own a substantial but potentially less influential third of the company.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's Weekend Plunge Leaves a Historic Futures Gap as Macro Fears Trigger $5.4 Billion Deleveraging

A confluence of geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic pressures sparked a broad crypto market rout over the weekend, creating one of Bitcoin's largest CME futures gaps on record and wiping out over $5.4 billion in leveraged positions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's Wild Ride: How Prediction Markets Missed the Leverage Liquidation Storm

As Bitcoin tumbled below $80,000, a stark divergence emerged: options markets flashed warning signs while prediction contracts remained oddly calm, exposing a fundamental clash in how crypto markets price risk.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Cross-Chain Protocol CrossCurve Loses $3 Million in Latest Bridge Exploit, Highlighting Persistent DeFi Security Crisis

The CrossCurve decentralized finance protocol has suffered a $3 million exploit through a vulnerability in its cross-chain bridge, contributing to a devastating start to 2026 that has seen nearly $400 million stolen from the crypto sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Headlines: Three Middle Eastern Penny Stocks Drawing Investor Scrutiny Amid Shifting Markets

As regional markets navigate post-oil volatility and geopolitical shifts, a closer look reveals three penny stocks—from Turkish media to Saudi healthcare—that combine resilient balance sheets with high-risk, high-reward potential for the discerning investor.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Weekend Rout Wipes Billions: Geopolitical Jitters and Leverage Unwind Expose Crypto's Fragile Foundation

A perfect storm of geopolitical tension, a surging dollar, and cascading liquidations triggered a brutal selloff across crypto and traditional 'safe havens' over the weekend, raising fresh questions about market maturity and resilience.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Markets Retreat as AI Bubble Fears Resurface, Oil Prices Tumble

Global markets stumbled on Monday, with Asian shares and U.S. futures declining sharply. The sell-off was led by a significant pullback in South Korean tech stocks amid renewed concerns over an AI sector bubble, while oil prices dropped over $2 per barrel.

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

Magna International's Stock Slump: A Buying Opportunity Amid EV Transition?

Shares of the global auto parts giant have retreated nearly 8% over the past month, trading at a significant discount to industry peers. A deep dive into valuation models suggests the market may be overlooking Magna's strategic positioning in the electric vehicle supply chain.

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

Navigating Market Volatility: Three ASX Penny Stocks With Potential for February 2026

As the ASX braces for a turbulent week amid rate hike fears, investors are scouring the market for resilient opportunities. We delve into three penny stocks—spanning energy, retail, and healthcare—that combine financial stability with distinct growth narratives for the discerning investor.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Insiders Hold the Reins: CB Industrial Product's Leadership Stakes Its Future on Company Performance

A commanding 66% insider ownership at CB Industrial Product Holding Berhad (KLSE:CBIP) aligns management's fortunes directly with shareholders, raising questions about governance and future direction in Malaysia's industrial sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Gold Rush Gone Wrong: Shenzhen's Jereh Platform Collapse Leaves 150,000 Investors Facing Pennies on the Dollar

The collapse of Shenzhen-based Jereh, a gold trading platform that operated with massive leverage and no physical backing, has left a trail of financial devastation for 150,000 retail investors, who now confront a controversial repayment plan offering mere fractions of their investments.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Argentina Taps U.S. Treasury for $808 Million in IMF Payment, Reports Say

Argentina has reportedly purchased $808 million in Special Drawing Rights from the U.S. Treasury to cover an upcoming interest payment to the International Monetary Fund, highlighting the nation's ongoing financial pressures.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Uniti Group Soars 10.6% on $960 Million Fiber Network Securitization Deal

Shares of Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) surged Friday, extending a three-day rally after the telecom infrastructure firm successfully raised $960 million through a novel securitization of its residential fiber assets, signaling strong investor appetite for its expansion strategy.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Fried Chicken Boom Can't Save Struggling Franchisee: Major Popeyes Operator Files for Bankruptcy, Closes Dozens of Stores

Despite fried chicken chains leading fast-food growth, one of Popeyes' largest franchisees has shuttered 17 locations and entered Chapter 11, highlighting the sector's uneven fortunes amid fierce competition and financial pressures.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Stifel Financial Caps Record Year With Dividend Boost and Stock Split

Buoyed by all-time high revenue, Stifel Financial announces a dividend increase and a 3-for-2 stock split, signaling confidence after a period of robust advisor growth and institutional business recovery.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Private Equity and Institutions Bear Brunt as BCI Minerals Shares Tumble 7.8%

Last week's sharp sell-off in BCI Minerals wiped AU$103 million from its market value, with private companies and institutional investors, who collectively control nearly 70% of the stock, feeling the deepest pain. The drop raises questions about shareholder influence and the company's near-term outlook.

Jan 31, 2026