Migration Strategy

World

UK's Gridworks Inks $400M Ethiopia Power Deals as Foreign Minister Visits to Address Migration Pressures

During UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper's visit to Addis Ababa, British investor Gridworks signed landmark agreements to develop two major transmission projects. The deals, part of a broader UK strategy linking economic development with migration management, mark Ethiopia's first public-private partnerships in its power transmission sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Bet Slips Underwater: A Stress Test for Saylor's High-Stakes Strategy

For the first time since its aggressive accumulation began, MicroStrategy's massive Bitcoin treasury is valued below its average purchase price, incurring over $900 million in unrealized losses. The milestone tests the resilience of CEO Michael Saylor's leveraged conviction play as analysts debate the company's financial fortitude and Bitcoin's near-term path.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's Slide Puts MicroStrategy's Massive Bet—and Michael Saylor—Under Scrutiny

As Bitcoin plunges to 10-month lows, approaching MicroStrategy's average purchase price, the company's aggressive accumulation strategy and its executive chairman face intense market pressure and skepticism.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

MicroStrategy's Massive Bitcoin Bet Briefly Turns Red as It Continues $56 Billion Accumulation

The enterprise software firm's unprecedented Bitcoin treasury position fell below its average cost basis over the weekend, marking a rare paper loss event, even as the company continues its aggressive acquisition strategy.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Florida Man Faces Arson, Vandalism Charges; Sheriff Links Crimes to Immigration Status

A Wahneta, Florida, resident faces enhanced felony charges including arson and criminal mischief. The Polk County Sheriff's Office states the suspect's illegal immigration status factored into the severity of the allegations, reigniting debates around local enforcement and federal policy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Skyworks Solutions Shares Slump in Q4 as Value Strategy Underperforms Broader Market

Pzena Investment Management's Focused Value Strategy lagged behind its benchmark in Q4 2025, with semiconductor firm Skyworks Solutions cited as a key detractor. The fund's commentary highlights the challenges for value investing in a market dominated by AI and mega-cap stocks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

MicroStrategy Doubles Down: $75 Million Bitcoin Purchase Amid Market Turmoil Signals Unwavering Conviction

MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, has added another 855 Bitcoin to its corporate treasury, a $75.3 million acquisition that solidifies its position as the world's largest public holder of the cryptocurrency despite recent market volatility.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Government Shutdown Looms, Grammys Spotlight Immigration as Protests Sweep Nation

A partial government shutdown triggers furloughs, the Grammys become a platform for political statements, and nationwide protests over immigration policy unfold amid a severe winter storm's aftermath.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Released but Not Resolved: A Father and Son's Uncertain Future After Immigration Detention

A Minnesota judge has freed five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father from federal custody, but their asylum case—and a heated national debate over immigration enforcement—rages on.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's Billion-Dollar Dip: MicroStrategy's Paper Losses and ETF Exodus Test Market Conviction

A sharp correction in Bitcoin prices has left corporate giant MicroStrategy nursing over $1 billion in unrealized losses and triggered massive outflows from spot ETFs. Despite the sell-off, CEO Michael Saylor signals unwavering commitment, framing the downturn as a strategic buying opportunity.

Feb 2, 2026

US

UK-Funded Game 'Pathways' Sparks Debate After Linking Immigration Queries to Counter-Terrorism Alerts

A video game funded by the British government and designed for schoolchildren has drawn criticism for suggesting that questioning mass migration or researching immigration statistics could lead to referral to the UK's Prevent counter-terrorism programme.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

MicroStrategy's Massive Bitcoin Bet Turns Sour as Price Dips Below Key Threshold

The business intelligence firm, the world's largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is now sitting on nearly $1 billion in paper losses after the cryptocurrency's recent slump below its average acquisition cost, raising questions about its high-stakes treasury strategy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's Fate Hinges on U.S. Labor Data and MicroStrategy Earnings This Week

As Bitcoin grapples with volatility below $80,000, a packed U.S. economic calendar—featuring key jobs reports and MicroStrategy's Q4 earnings—is poised to dictate the cryptocurrency's near-term trajectory by shaping Federal Reserve policy expectations.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's Slide Below $75K Puts MicroStrategy's Billion-Dollar Bet in the Red

A sharp correction in Bitcoin prices has pushed MicroStrategy's massive holdings into significant paper losses, testing the resolve of the corporate sector's most vocal crypto advocate and raising questions about the sustainability of its accumulation strategy.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Weekend Rundown: Boy, 5, Released from Immigration Custody as Broader Policy Battle Rages On

A five-year-old boy, whose detention made him a symbol of U.S. immigration enforcement, has been released with his father. Their case highlights the ongoing political stalemate over border policy and government funding, with a partial shutdown looming.

Feb 2, 2026

US

West Virginia Sees Major Immigration Enforcement Operation, Over 650 Arrested in Statewide Sweep

A coordinated two-week operation between ICE and multiple West Virginia law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of more than 650 individuals for immigration violations, including some with criminal histories.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Nationwide Protests Erupt as Federal Immigration Crackdown Sparks Civil Unrest

A wave of protests and student walkouts swept across the United States on Friday, demanding the withdrawal of federal immigration agents from Minnesota following fatal shootings, as political tensions threaten a government shutdown.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Disney Bets Big on Middle East with Abu Dhabi Resort, Appoints New Strategy Chief

The Walt Disney Company announces plans for its first theme park in the Middle East—a full-scale resort in Abu Dhabi—alongside a key executive appointment aimed at refining long-term corporate strategy and investor relations.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Gallagher Boosts Dividend While Maintaining Aggressive Acquisition Strategy

Insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher raises its quarterly dividend, rewarding shareholders even as it continues to pursue an active mergers and acquisitions pipeline, signaling confidence in its dual strategy of capital returns and growth.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Hochul Moves to Sever NY Police Ties with ICE, Escalating State-Federal Immigration Clash

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed legislation to prohibit state and local law enforcement from collaborating with federal immigration authorities, a move the Department of Homeland Security warns will compromise public safety.

Jan 30, 2026