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Coca-Cola's Super Bowl Ad Plans Spark Regulatory Scrutiny Over Prediction Market Trading

As prediction markets begin listing contracts on Coca-Cola's potential Super Bowl 60 advertising, regulators are examining whether these platforms could facilitate insider trading based on confidential marketing decisions. The intersection of major corporate campaigns and speculative trading raises novel questions for both the beverage giant and financial watchdogs.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond the Blue Chips: Three European Micro-Caps Poised for Growth in February 2026

As the Eurozone's patchy recovery creates divergent opportunities, we spotlight three small-cap stocks—from Dutch media to Swedish medtech and satcom—that combine financial resilience with high-growth potential for the discerning investor.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's $80,000 Ceiling: Why the Current Dip May Be Short-Lived

Despite a wave of bearish sentiment and significant fund outflows, underlying on-chain metrics and historical patterns suggest Bitcoin's stay below the key $80,000 level could be brief, with early signs of institutional accumulation emerging.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond the AI Boom: How Nvidia and Broadcom Are Fueling the Next Wave of Tech Giants

As private AI leaders like Anthropic project staggering revenue growth, the spotlight turns to the public-market hardware titans whose chips form the backbone of this expansion. Nvidia and Broadcom are positioned as critical, long-term beneficiaries.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Poland's Economic Ascent: From Iron Curtain to G20 Threshold

Poland stands on the cusp of joining the G20, marking a historic economic transformation from a communist-era command economy to a trillion-dollar European powerhouse. This journey, once dismissed as a fanciful dream, is now hailed as a modern miracle with tangible impacts on everyday life.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Wipro Shares Surge 6.7% on Launch of New AI-Driven Operating Model

Wipro Ltd. (WIT) saw its stock jump nearly 7% Monday, breaking a three-day decline, following the introduction of 'Wipro Intelligence,' an integrated AI-powered model designed to streamline enterprise transformation for clients.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Soars on Record Demand for New Oceania Sonata

Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings surged over 7% Monday, fueled by unprecedented booking figures for its newly announced ship, the Oceania Sonata, signaling robust consumer appetite in the luxury cruise segment.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Western Digital Stock Surges 8% as Investors Anticipate Key Strategy Update

Shares of Western Digital Corp. (WDC) rallied sharply on Monday, breaking a two-day decline as the market positions for the company's upcoming 'Innovation Day' and its latest financial results, which showcased explosive growth tied to AI infrastructure demand.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Lumentum Shares Surge 8% Ahead of Earnings, Fueled by Analyst Optimism on AI Networking Demand

Lumentum Holdings Inc. saw its stock price climb over 8% on Monday, extending recent gains as investors positioned themselves ahead of quarterly results. The rally was supported by a series of bullish price target upgrades from major Wall Street firms, citing the company's exposure to the infrastructure needs of agentic AI and advanced reasoning networks.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Nvidia's $100 Billion Question: CEO Huang Tempers Expectations as AI Capex Scrutiny Intensifies

Nvidia's stratospheric valuation faces a reality check as CEO Jensen Huang downplays speculation of a $100B OpenAI investment. The chipmaker's role as the indispensable 'tollbooth' for AI infrastructure is under the microscope, with markets demanding tangible growth catalysts beyond sentiment.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Imdex Delivers Stellar 118% Total Return to Shareholders Over Five Years, Outpacing Broader Market

While the ASX has seen modest gains, mining technology specialist Imdex has rewarded its investors with a total shareholder return of 118% since 2019. Recent performance suggests accelerating momentum, though analysts urge a closer look at underlying fundamentals.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Flowco Bolsters Permian Presence with $200 Million Acquisition of Valiant Artificial Lift

Flowco (NYSE: FLOC) has struck a deal to acquire Valiant Artificial Lift Solutions for $200 million, a move that significantly expands its electric submersible pump (ESP) capabilities in the key Permian Basin and broadens its production optimization portfolio.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Sweet Relief or Bitter Pill? Europe's 2025 Food Inflation Paints a Mixed Picture

While overall EU food inflation moderated to 2.8% in 2025, stark disparities emerged. Chocolate, frozen fruit, and beef led price surges, while olive oil and sugar saw significant declines. Turkey's crisis-level inflation contrasted sharply with stability in Switzerland and France.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Binance Withdrawals Back Online Following Brief Technical Halt, Easing Trader Jitters

Binance has restored withdrawal services after a roughly 20-minute disruption attributed to technical issues, providing some relief during a volatile period for cryptocurrency markets.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

China's Tech Giants Secure Massive NVIDIA H200 Chip Orders Amid Shifting Semiconductor Policy

Chinese authorities have approved ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent to purchase over 400,000 of NVIDIA's flagship H200 AI chips, signaling a pragmatic shift in Beijing's approach to balancing advanced U.S. technology with domestic chip ambitions.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Dell Bucks IT Hardware Slowdown, Anchored by AI Server Demand

As a broader sector slump looms into 2026, Dell Technologies demonstrates resilience, with analysts pointing to its strength in artificial intelligence infrastructure as a key differentiator.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Broadcom Emerges as a Top Compute Play as AI Demand Reshapes Semiconductor Landscape

Bank of America highlights Broadcom alongside Nvidia and AMD as a leading compute stock, fueled by robust AI infrastructure spending and compelling valuations, with Wells Fargo and Bernstein also raising targets.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Microsoft Doubles Down on AI Independence with Maia 200 Chip and Software Push

Microsoft launches its second-generation Maia AI processor and new software tools, challenging Nvidia's dominance and aiming to reduce reliance on external suppliers for its booming cloud AI services.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

KeyBanc Raises Amazon Price Target to $308, Citing Cloud Rebound and Grocery Growth

KeyBanc Capital Markets has reiterated its bullish stance on Amazon.com, Inc., lifting its price target and highlighting underestimated momentum in AWS and the grocery sector, even as the company continues a significant corporate workforce restructuring.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Insiders Bet on Europe's Hidden Gems: Three Undervalued Small Caps Poised for Growth

Amidst a cautiously optimistic European market, corporate insiders are placing their own capital behind select small-cap companies. We examine three firms where recent insider buying aligns with strong fundamentals and growth forecasts, offering a potential roadmap for value-seeking investors.

Feb 3, 2026