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Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk Resume Red Sea Transits Under Naval Escort, Signaling Cautious Return to Key Trade Artery

German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd, in partnership with Maersk, is set to resume select services through the Red Sea and Suez Canal from mid-February, marking a tentative return to the vital shipping lane after a prolonged diversion due to Houthi attacks. The move, part of their new 'Gemini Cooperation,' will see vessels sail under naval protection.

Feb 3, 2026

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PayPal CEO Ousted Amid Earnings Miss, Sending Shares Tumbling 20%

PayPal's stock plummeted following disappointing Q4 results and the abrupt departure of its short-tenured CEO, Alex Chriss. The fintech giant now faces a pivotal leadership transition as it seeks to reignite growth.

Feb 3, 2026

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Graphic Packaging CEO Launches Sweeping Strategic Review Amid Financial Pressures

New CEO Robbert Rietbroek initiates a comprehensive business review at Graphic Packaging International, targeting footprint optimization and structural reorganization. The move follows a year of declining sales and profits, alongside scrutiny over cost overruns at a major new Texas mill project.

Feb 3, 2026

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Ex-Husband of First Lady Jill Biden Charged with Murder in Death of His Wife

Bill Stevenson, the former spouse of Dr. Jill Biden, faces a first-degree murder charge following the death of his wife Linda at their Delaware home in December, police said.

Feb 3, 2026

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29Metals Sees Fair Value Downgrade Amidst Sector Headwinds

A revised fair value estimate and a more cautious growth outlook for 29Metals reflect a market grappling with project risks and commodity price volatility, tightening the margin for investor optimism.

Feb 3, 2026

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Capital Southwest Navigates Tight Spreads with New JV, Posts Steady Q3 Earnings

Capital Southwest reported robust third-quarter earnings, driven by strong portfolio performance and strategic capital management. The BDC announced a new joint venture aimed at enhancing competitiveness in the lower middle market amid a declining SOFR environment.

Feb 3, 2026

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Musk's Trillion-Dollar Gamble: SpaceX Merges with xAI, Eyes Orbital AI Dominance

In a move that could redefine the economics of artificial intelligence, Elon Musk has consolidated his rocket and AI ventures. The newly merged entity, targeting a historic public offering, bets that solar-powered orbital data centers will slash AI compute costs within years, even as it navigates regulatory and ethical scrutiny.

Feb 3, 2026

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Dave Ramsey's Core Money Principle: Why 'How Much?' Not 'How Much Per Month?' Defines Your Financial Future

Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey argues that the fundamental difference between building wealth and staying poor lies in one simple question: Do you ask about the total cost or the monthly payment? While his advice resonates in a high-interest-rate environment, its applicability for cash-strapped households sparks debate.

Feb 3, 2026

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Porsche's Electric Ambitions Hit Roadblock: Report Suggests 718 EV Models May Be Axed Before Launch

Soaring costs, supply chain woes, and shifting market priorities are reportedly putting Porsche's all-electric 718 Boxster and Cayman models in jeopardy, potentially leading to their cancellation before reaching showrooms.

Feb 3, 2026

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Deere Doubles Down on U.S. Manufacturing with $195 Million Investment in New Facilities

John Deere announces plans for a major distribution center in Indiana and a new excavator factory in North Carolina, signaling a strategic shift to bolster domestic supply chains and onshore production from Japan.

Feb 3, 2026

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A World Unbound: Geneva Report Warns of Erosion in Laws of War as Civilians Bear Brunt

A landmark study from the Geneva Academy documents a global crisis in international humanitarian law, with civilians targeted on an industrial scale across multiple conflicts and major powers failing to enforce the rules.

Feb 3, 2026

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Texas GOP Jolted by Special Election Losses as Democrats Flip Long-Held Seat

A pair of Democratic victories in Texas special elections—including a stunning 30-point swing in a Fort Worth state Senate district—have tightened the GOP's House majority and sparked internal alarm about voter mobilization and moderate defections ahead of November.

Feb 3, 2026

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GM Doubles Down on Domestic Battery Supply Chain in Bid to Slash EV Costs

General Motors is aggressively localizing its electric vehicle battery supply chain, from raw materials to finished cells, aiming to reduce costs, secure production, and compete more effectively in the North American market.

Feb 3, 2026

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Josh D'Amaro to Succeed Bob Iger as Disney CEO in 2026, Signaling Strategic Shift

The Walt Disney Company announces Josh D'Amaro, current head of parks and consumer products, will take the CEO reins from Bob Iger in 2026, while Dana Walden ascends to Chief Creative Officer, marking a pivotal leadership transition for the entertainment giant.

Feb 3, 2026

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Gartner's Weak Quarter Sparks IT Services Selloff, Dragging Down EXL and TransUnion

Disappointing Q4 results from industry bellwether Gartner triggered a broad market selloff in the IT services and consulting sector, with shares of EXL and TransUnion among the notable decliners as investors reassess growth prospects.

Feb 3, 2026

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VXUS vs. EEM: A Clash of Philosophies in International ETF Investing

Investors weighing broad international diversification against a concentrated bet on emerging markets face a critical choice between Vanguard's VXUS and iShares' EEM. We break down the performance, costs, and risks shaping this strategic decision.

Feb 3, 2026

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Axsome Therapeutics: The Biotech Star That's Just Getting Started

With a blockbuster portfolio and a pipeline brimming with potential, Axsome Therapeutics is proving its five-year market surge may be only the beginning. Analysts point to label expansions and untapped markets as key drivers for the next phase of growth.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Spire Weathers Winter Storm, Posts Strong Q1 Earnings Amid Strategic Shift

Spire Inc. (SR) reported robust first-quarter earnings, crediting its natural gas utilities' performance during a historic winter storm and reaffirming its growth targets as it advances a major acquisition and portfolio simplification.

Feb 3, 2026

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Zcash Trading Volume Plummets 70% Amid Mounting Sell-Off, Eyes $200 Support

The privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash faces intensified selling pressure as exchange activity collapses and key technical supports break down, raising concerns over a deeper slide toward $200.

Feb 3, 2026

Echo Global Logistics Bets on Grassroots AI Innovation, Seeing Productivity Surge Up to 70%

At the Future of Freight Festival, Echo's CIO Zach Jecklin detailed a strategic pivot: empowering its 3,000 employees to drive AI adoption from the bottom up, leading to dramatic efficiency gains and a cultural shift where every staffer becomes a process engineer.

Feb 3, 2026