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Bargain Hunting in Asia: Three Undervalued Stocks Poised for Growth Amid Market Volatility

Amid economic headwinds and geopolitical tensions, discerning investors are scouring Asian markets for hidden gems. We spotlight three companies—from China's food sector to Taiwan's tech and Japan's chemicals—trading significantly below their estimated intrinsic value, offering potential upside for the patient investor.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Musk Merges xAI with SpaceX, Unveils Vision for Orbital Data Centers to Power AI Boom

Elon Musk has consolidated his AI venture, xAI, into SpaceX, creating a unified entity to pursue the audacious goal of deploying a million-satellite constellation that will function as solar-powered data centers in space, addressing the surging energy demands of artificial intelligence.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Hidden Engine of the Energy Transition: How Green Tech Fuels Fossil Fuel Demand

Record global investments in wind, solar, and EVs are paradoxically driving a surge in demand for coal, oil, and gas, as the production of essential materials like cement and steel remains locked into hydrocarbon-based economies, primarily in Asia.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Skepticism Prevails: JPMorgan Report Reveals 89% of Family Offices Avoid Digital Assets

A new global survey from JPMorgan Private Bank shows wealthy families remain overwhelmingly cautious on cryptocurrency investments, with a strong preference for traditional portfolio strategies despite market hype.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Hyperliquid Enters Prediction Market Arena with 'Outcome Trading' Proposal

Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid is moving into the fast-growing prediction market sector through a new protocol upgrade, aiming to offer a novel, low-risk form of derivatives trading as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.

Feb 2, 2026

SpaceX Acquires Musk's xAI in Bid to Power Artificial Intelligence from Orbit

Elon Musk merges his rocket company with his AI startup, arguing that the future of scalable artificial intelligence depends on moving its immense power demands off-planet.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

SpaceX Merges with xAI in Historic Deal, Aims to Pioneer Orbital Data Centers

Elon Musk consolidates his space and AI ventures, creating a private sector titan valued at $1.25 trillion with an ambitious plan to address AI's energy demands by moving data centers into orbit.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

SpaceX to Absorb Musk's xAI in Bid to Create Integrated Tech Powerhouse

Elon Musk consolidates his ventures as SpaceX moves to acquire artificial intelligence firm xAI, aiming to merge space technology with advanced AI under a single corporate roof.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

OSL Group Secures $200 Million War Chest to Fuel Global Stablecoin and Payments Expansion

Hong Kong-listed digital asset platform OSL Group has raised $200 million in fresh equity capital, earmarked for acquisitions and international growth in its regulated stablecoin trading and payments ecosystem, signaling a major push as institutional interest in blockchain-based finance intensifies.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

SAP's Cloud Slowdown Sparks Investor Jitters Over AI Transition and Growth Trajectory

SAP's latest quarterly earnings revealed a significant deceleration in its crucial cloud business growth, sending shares tumbling and raising fresh doubts about the enterprise software giant's positioning in an AI-dominated future.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

PPG Industries Surges on Strong 2025 Finish and Bullish Outlook, But Is the Rally Sustainable?

PPG Industries' stock has climbed over 20% this quarter following robust 2025 results and an upgraded 2026 earnings forecast. While analysts cheer the company's strategic execution, questions linger about valuation and macroeconomic headwinds.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Microsoft's AI Ambition Faces Investor Scrutiny: Heavy Spending, OpenAI Reliance Cloud Growth Narrative

Microsoft's aggressive push into AI, marked by massive infrastructure spending and a deepening partnership with OpenAI, is facing a reality check from investors. Despite robust financials, concerns over capital intensity and concentrated risk triggered the stock's sharpest single-day drop in years, signaling a pivotal moment for the tech giant's cloud valuation story.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

RoundTable Healthcare Partners Acquires Colorescience, Bolstering Portfolio with Fast-Growing Skincare Brand

Private equity firm RoundTable Healthcare Partners has acquired the dermatologist-trusted skincare and sun protection brand Colorescience from 1315 Capital, as the company's annual sales approach the $100 million mark.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Business Insider to Unveil 2026 VC Rising Stars: Live Q&A with Top Young Investors

Business Insider prepares to release its annual list spotlighting venture capital's most promising young talent. Join a live session with the journalists behind the report and one of the honored investors for insights into career paths and emerging opportunities.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Hong Kong Set to Issue First Stablecoin Licenses in March, Marking Watershed Moment for Crypto Hub Ambitions

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is poised to grant its inaugural stablecoin issuer licenses next month, a key step in the city's comprehensive push to establish a regulated digital asset ecosystem. The move follows a rigorous application process and signals a new era of oversight for the burgeoning sector.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Giuliani Casts Doubt on Official Epstein Suicide Narrative, Calls for Deeper Probe

In a recent podcast appearance, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani questioned the official conclusion that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in federal custody, advocating for a more thorough investigation despite recent FBI affirmations.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The $10 Million-Plus Home Market Defies Gravity as Broader Housing Slows

A new report reveals a stark divergence in the U.S. housing market: while high rates cool mainstream activity, ultra-luxury sales above $10 million surged to a record $38.6 billion in 2025, driven by new wealth creation and a flight to tangible assets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney Q1 2026 Earnings: Iger Touts Record Parks Revenue, Streaming Stability, and a Quiet CEO Search

Disney's first-quarter earnings call highlighted a landmark $10 billion in Parks revenue and strong film performance, while the looming CEO succession question lingered in the background.

Feb 2, 2026

World

German Chancellor Merz Calls for Urgent European Sovereignty Amid Global 'Epochal Break'

In a stark New Year's address, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Europe faces an 'epochal break' in global order and must urgently strengthen its strategic autonomy, economic competitiveness, and defense capabilities to navigate rising geopolitical tensions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

SpaceX Acquires xAI in Landmark Deal, Uniting Musk's Space and AI Ambitions Under One Roof

Elon Musk's SpaceX has finalized the acquisition of his artificial intelligence venture, xAI, in a strategic move that merges the aerospace giant with the creator of the Grok chatbot. The deal, valued at a staggering $1.25 trillion, aims to accelerate AI development by leveraging shared computing resources and engineering talent from Musk's broader technology portfolio.

Feb 2, 2026