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Venezuela's Oil Heartland Weighs U.S.-Backed Reforms: A Gamble on Revival or Empty Promise?

In the oil-rich state of Zulia, PDVSA workers and pensioners view sweeping industry reforms, enacted after U.S. political intervention, with a volatile mix of fragile hope and deep-seated skepticism. While some anticipate long-awaited economic relief, others dismiss the changes as political theater unlikely to reverse decades of decline.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Accountability Gap: As Banking Decisions Accelerate, Governance Struggles to Keep Pace

The rapid adoption of algorithmic decision-making in UK banks has created a critical lag in oversight and accountability structures, leaving institutions exposed to risks that traditional governance models are ill-equipped to manage.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Binge: The Five Pain Points Driving Netflix Subscribers to Cancel

Despite its dominance and a recent surge to over 325 million subscribers, Netflix faces mounting criticism over pricing, content decisions, and user experience. An analysis of consumer feedback reveals the key frustrations testing viewer loyalty in an increasingly competitive streaming landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Frost Bank Parent Company Cullen/Frost Announces Board Refresh, Adding McCombs Heir and Former EY Partner

Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc., the parent of Texas-based Frost Bank, has elected Marsha M. Shields, leader of the Red McCombs family enterprises, and former Ernst & Young managing partner Jeff Rummel to its board, as longtime director Dr. Chris Avery prepares to retire.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Reddit's Q4 Earnings: A Litmus Test for AI Ambitions and Premium Valuation

As Reddit prepares to report its fourth-quarter results on February 5th, investors are weighing its surging user growth and lucrative data-licensing deals against a sky-high valuation and a volatile market backdrop.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cocoa Prices Rebound as Ivory Coast Shipments Dip, Signaling Tightening Supply

Cocoa futures gained ground on Monday, reversing recent losses, as data showing reduced deliveries to ports in top-producer Ivory Coast triggered short-covering. The uptick comes despite a backdrop of ample global stocks and persistent demand weakness in key markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney Poised to Elevate Parks Chief Josh D’Amaro to CEO, Succeeding Bob Iger

Sources indicate Disney's board is finalizing plans to appoint theme parks chairman Josh D’Amaro as the company's next chief executive, concluding a lengthy succession search. The move would place the profitable parks division veteran at the helm of the global entertainment giant.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Seeking Shelter in Dividends: Three ASX Stocks for a Turbulent February 2026

With interest rate uncertainty and global headwinds buffeting markets, income-focused investors are turning to dividend-paying stocks for potential stability. We examine three ASX-listed companies offering yields above 3%, assessing their resilience in the current climate.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tesla Shares Slide as Musk-Epstein Email Exchange Emerges in Court Documents

Newly unsealed correspondence contradicts CEO's prior statements, sparking investor concern amid broader challenges for the electric vehicle maker.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Peoples Financial Services Announces President Thomas Tulaney's Retirement, CEO Gerard Chambi Poised to Succeed

Peoples Financial Services Corp. (PFIS) has announced that President Thomas P. Tulaney will retire in April 2026. CEO Gerard A. Chambi is expected to assume the president role, with Tulaney transitioning to a senior advisory position to ensure continuity.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Metals Tumble, Energy Surges: A Volatile Start to 2026 for Commodities

January 2026 saw dramatic swings across commodity markets, with precious metals soaring to record highs before a sharp correction, while energy commodities rallied on strong winter demand. The month underscored the sector's inherent volatility amid shifting seasonal and macroeconomic forces.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

DraftKings Clears Hurdle for Crypto Betting Funds in Four States, While Massachusetts Holds Firm

The sports betting giant is set to launch a cryptocurrency conversion feature for deposits in Illinois, Kentucky, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Massachusetts regulators, however, have blocked the move, citing unresolved concerns over the technology's readiness and consumer protection.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Starbucks Skips Super Bowl Game, Bets Big on Olympic-Themed 'Coffee Run' Ad

Starbucks returns to Super Bowl weekend with a cinematic pre-game spot celebrating its role as Team USA's coffee partner, blending Italian film aesthetics with Olympic grandeur to drive its brand turnaround narrative.

Feb 2, 2026

‘Melania’ Documentary Posts Record Opening, But Amazon’s $75M Bet Faces Long Road to Profit

Amazon MGM Studios’ controversial Melania Trump documentary scored a surprising $7 million debut—a record for a non-concert documentary in a decade—yet remains far from recouping its massive $75 million investment amid polarized audience interest and a challenging theatrical landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Analysts Warn of Potential Bitcoin Retreat to $60K Amid Market Correction, Eye Long-Term Institutional Shift

Bitcoin's recent slump below $74,000 has analysts weighing the risk of a deeper pullback toward $60,000. While Bernstein suggests the downturn may be a late-cycle correction rather than a new crypto winter, the firm points to shifting central bank policies and institutional adoption as keys to the next rally.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Musk Declares Solar the 'Foundation of Everything,' Dismisses Rival Energy Sources as Primitive

In a sweeping interview, Elon Musk positioned solar power as the indispensable core of future energy, AI, and space ambitions, praising China's manufacturing scale while urging a massive U.S. build-out.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Conagra Bets on Protein-Packed Breakfast Bowls in Bid to Revitalize Frozen Food Sales

Conagra Brands launches Banquet MEGA Breakfast Bowls, a high-protein frozen line using a novel steaming method, signaling a strategic push into convenience-focused breakfast and testing investor appetite for its turnaround narrative.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Zegna Charts Course Through 'New Normal' with DTC Focus and Retail Expansion

In his first interview as Executive Chairman, Gildo Zegna outlines a strategy of agility and direct consumer engagement to navigate global uncertainties, as the group reports resilient 2025 results driven by its flagship brand.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

RIA Edge 100: Top Advisory Firms Balance Client Growth with Strategic Hiring

An analysis of the 2026 RIA Edge 100 reveals that the industry's leading firms have maintained a disciplined approach to growth, expanding their workforces at a pace closely aligned with—but slightly trailing—client acquisition over a five-year period, underscoring a focus on service quality over mere scale.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Studio Upheaval and Mass Layoffs Cast Shadow Over Long-Awaited MMO Ashes of Creation

The future of the Kickstarter-funded MMORPG Ashes of Creation is in jeopardy following the resignation of its founder and a wave of senior departures, triggering significant staff cuts and leaving the community in limbo.

Feb 2, 2026