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Enterprise Financial Beats Q4 Estimates on Margin Strength, Deposit Growth

Enterprise Financial Services Corp. (EFSC) reported fourth-quarter revenue that surpassed analyst forecasts, driven by net interest income expansion and robust deposit growth. The regional bank's results were bolstered by recent branch acquisitions and disciplined pricing, though investors are now watching how it navigates potential rate cuts and credit quality.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ethereum Whale Trend Research Nears $1.33 Billion Liquidation Cliff as ETH Tumbles

One of Ethereum's largest holders faces a potential multi-billion dollar liquidation as prices slide, prompting urgent deleveraging moves that could ripple across crypto markets.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Europe's $955 Billion Recovery Fund Faces Uphill Battle to Deliver Lasting Economic Transformation

As the EU's landmark 'Next Generation' fund nears its final payout deadlines, its ambitious goal of modernizing the bloc's economy is being hampered by bureaucracy, skills gaps, and questions over long-term sustainability, despite pockets of innovation.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Abu Dhabi's Ruya Partners Seeks $400 Million for Major Gulf Private Credit Fund

Backed by regional sovereign wealth giants, Ruya Partners is launching a $400 million fund to address middle-market lending gaps in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, positioning itself as a key player in the Gulf's burgeoning private credit landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Seeking Stability: European Dividend Stocks Gain Appeal Amid Market Uncertainty

As Europe's markets navigate a fragile recovery, investors are turning to dividend-paying stocks for income and resilience. We examine three companies offering attractive yields, weighing their potential against underlying financial risks.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Latin America's Trade Dilemma: Chinese EVs and E-commerce Goods Reshape Markets, Prompting Protectionist Pushback

A surge of competitively priced Chinese electric vehicles and consumer goods is rapidly transforming Latin American markets, forcing governments from Mexico to Brazil to enact new tariffs and trade defenses to shield domestic industries from the influx.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Columbia Financial Shakes Up C-Suite: Is the Stock a Buy After Leadership Reshuffle?

Columbia Financial (CLBK) announces a major executive reshuffle, promoting its long-time CFO to Chief Banking Officer and appointing a new finance chief. The move comes as the stock shows recent gains but longer-term weakness, raising questions about its current valuation and future trajectory.

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

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

Insider Buying Spree at Sing Investments & Finance Signals Boardroom Confidence

A cluster of insider purchases at Singapore-listed Sing Investments & Finance is drawing investor attention, as executives put their own money behind the company's stock. Analysts view such coordinated buying as a potentially bullish signal, though caution it's just one piece of the investment puzzle.

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

Davos Clash: Jamie Dimon's Heated Confrontation with Coinbase CEO Exposes Deep Rift Over Crypto's Future

A reported fiery exchange between JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon and Coinbase's Brian Armstrong at the World Economic Forum lays bare the intensifying battle between traditional finance and the crypto industry over regulation, deposits, and the future of money.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Trump's Second Term: A Windfall for Tech Titans as Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg Add Billions

An analysis of wealth accumulation among the world's top billionaires reveals staggering gains during the current presidential term, with policy and market dynamics fueling unprecedented fortunes.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Labour's 'Prince of Darkness' Steps Down Amid Renewed Epstein Scandal

Peter Mandelson, a pivotal figure in the Blair-era Labour Party, has resigned his membership following fresh allegations concerning his ties to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, marking another blow to the party's establishment.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ares Management Doubles Down on Alternative Assets: From Football Clubs to Personal Care Giant

In a strategic push beyond traditional lending, Ares Management has seized operational control of a multi-club football group and orchestrated a $1.6 billion financing to create a new global personal care platform, Evermark. The moves signal the firm's aggressive expansion into high-profile, control-oriented credit opportunities.

Jan 31, 2026

World

Rescued Hikers Leave Unsettled Hotel Bill, Prompting Outcry from Lake District Rescue Volunteers

A mountain rescue team in England's Lake District has publicly appealed for two hikers to settle a hotel bill after a costly winter rescue on Scafell Pike, highlighting the financial and ethical pressures faced by volunteer-led emergency services.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

The High Cost of Plastic: How Credit Card Rates Hit Record Highs and the Political Battle to Cap Them

As average credit card APRs soar past 20%, a proposed 10% rate cap ignites a fierce debate between consumer advocates and the banking industry over access to credit and the future of rewards.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

First Hawaiian Bank's Valuation Under Scrutiny Amid Volatile Trading

First Hawaiian Bank (FHB) shares have captured investor interest following a period of mixed performance, trading at $26.55. While recent daily declines contrast with solid monthly and quarterly gains, analysts debate whether the stock's current discount to intrinsic value represents a buying opportunity or reflects underlying economic risks.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Truist Bolsters Balance Sheet with $2.85 Billion Debt Raise, Eyeing Strategic Flexibility

Truist Financial taps debt markets with a multi-billion dollar issuance, aiming to strengthen its funding base while sustaining shareholder returns amidst a shifting interest rate landscape.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Tax Season 2026: Sweeping Reforms Promise Fatter Refunds for Millions

As Americans begin filing their 2025 returns, a landmark tax overhaul passed by Congress is set to deliver significant savings for families, hourly workers, and homeowners through expanded deductions and new credits.

Jan 31, 2026