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CME Group Raises Metals Trading Margins Amid Historic Volatility, Records Surge in Volume

CME Group has increased margin requirements for precious metals futures and options following extreme price swings, as daily trading volumes hit record highs. The exchange is also introducing new silver products and enforcing compliance measures, highlighting its dual role as a market facilitator and risk manager during turbulent times.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Norfolk Southern Unveils Major East Coast Rail Corridor, Aiming to Unclog Freight Bottlenecks

Norfolk Southern has inaugurated its new 'East Edge' double-stack corridor, a decades-in-the-making infrastructure project linking Chicago to New England. The move is set to bolster intermodal capacity in the Northeast and could sharpen the railroad's competitive edge and investor appeal.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Penny Label: Three TSX-Listed Small Caps With Strong Balance Sheets and Growth Ambitions

As the TSX rides a wave of broad-based earnings optimism, a closer look reveals smaller companies, often miscategorized as 'penny stocks', that combine financial resilience with clear growth trajectories. We examine three such firms with market caps up to CA$700 million.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Japan Achieves Deep-Sea Breakthrough in Quest for Rare Earth Independence

Japan has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich sediment from the deep Pacific seabed in a world-first test, marking a significant step in its national strategy to diversify critical mineral supplies and reduce dependence on China.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Goldman Sachs Leads $75M Bet on AI Audit Platform Fieldguide, Valued at $700M

Fieldguide, an AI-native platform for accounting and audit, secures major funding as it aims to tackle the profession's deepening talent shortage by automating routine work and reshaping traditional firm operations.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Income Shift: Three Vanguard Dividend ETFs Gaining Favor as Retirement Portfolios Rotate

As market leadership broadens beyond tech, income-focused investors are turning to high-yield dividend ETFs. Vanguard's suite offers diversified, cost-effective options for building retirement income streams in a changing landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Quince Therapeutics Plummets After Late-Stage Trial of A-T Therapy Fails to Hit Targets

Quince Therapeutics' lead candidate, eDSP, has failed to meet primary and secondary endpoints in its pivotal Phase III NEAT trial for the rare neurological disorder Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T), triggering a catastrophic drop in the company's share price.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Navigating the Downturn: Three Asset Strategies Gaining Traction Amid Market Volatility

As markets face significant pressure, certain portfolios tied to strategic commodities, resilient tech, and innovative crypto infrastructure are showing notable resilience. Analysts point to long-term thematic bets that are weathering the current storm.

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

World

‘Suffolk Strangler’ Admits to 1999 Teen Murder, Closing a Quarter-Century-Old Cold Case

Steve Wright, the serial killer serving life for the 2006 Ipswich murders, has pleaded guilty to the 1999 kidnapping and murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall, bringing long-awaited closure to a family and exposing an earlier chapter of his crimes.

Feb 2, 2026

FDA Rejects Aquestive's Oral Anaphylaxis Treatment, Leaving Patients Awaiting Epinephrine Alternative

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a complete response letter for Aquestive Therapeutics' oral film drug designed to treat severe allergic reactions, the company announced Monday, delaying a potential new option for millions at risk.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Visa and Mastercard Post Strong Quarterly Gains, Fueling Debate Over Long-Term Value

The payments giants Visa and Mastercard reported robust revenue and earnings growth for their latest quarters, though their premium valuations continue to spark investor debate on which offers the superior long-term opportunity.

Feb 2, 2026

Trump Nominates Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to Helm Central Bank Amid Probe into Current Chair Powell

Former President Donald Trump has announced Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and economic advisor, as his pick to lead the central bank. The nomination comes as incumbent Chair Jerome Powell faces a federal investigation related to his congressional testimony.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Eli Lilly Bets Nearly $2 Billion on Repertoire Immune Medicines to Pioneer Next-Generation Autoimmune Therapies

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly enters a strategic collaboration potentially worth up to $1.93 billion with biotech firm Repertoire Immune Medicines, aiming to develop precision treatments for autoimmune diseases that move beyond broad immunosuppression.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Precious Metals Rout Rattles Global Markets as Investors Seek Shelter

A sharp sell-off in gold and silver, alongside falling oil prices, has sparked volatility across global markets at the start of a week packed with major earnings and central bank decisions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Market Watch: Three Undervalued Stocks Trading at Steep Discounts to Intrinsic Value

Amid a choppy market landscape in early 2026, value investors are scanning for opportunities. We analyze three companies—Viavi Solutions, Kontoor Brands, and Robert Half—whose current share prices appear significantly disconnected from their estimated intrinsic worth based on cash flow projections.

Feb 2, 2026

World

A Nation Preparing for the Inevitable: Zimbabwe's Funeral Insurance Boom Overshadows Healthcare Crisis

In Zimbabwe, where formal employment is scarce and medical costs are prohibitive, a stark financial choice is being made: affordable funeral policies are vastly outpacing health insurance, reflecting a cultural prioritization of dignified burials over accessible healthcare.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Trump's Fed Pick Sparks Metals Meltdown: Gold, Silver Tumble as Hawkish Outlook Strengthens Dollar

Precious metals extended their sharp decline following President Trump's nomination for the next Federal Reserve chair, a move markets interpret as locking in higher interest rates and boosting the U.S. dollar's appeal.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Waymo Eyes $16 Billion Funding at Near $110 Billion Valuation, Fueling Autonomous Vehicle Race

Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo is in advanced talks to secure a massive $16 billion funding round, potentially valuing the company at around $110 billion, as competition in the robotaxi market intensifies.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Brazilian Education Giant Afya Shows Strong Fundamentals, But Can It Deliver for Investors?

Afya Ltd., a leading medical education group in Brazil, is demonstrating robust financial health with a rising Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) and significant capital expansion. While its stock has faced headwinds, the underlying operational metrics suggest a company efficiently reinvesting for growth, presenting a potential opportunity for value-focused investors.

Feb 2, 2026