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ExxonMobil Launches Major Carbon Capture Hub in Louisiana, Testing Investor Confidence at $141 Share Price

ExxonMobil has commenced commercial operations at a significant carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility in Louisiana, developed in partnership with CF Industries. The move signals a strategic expansion of the oil giant's low-carbon portfolio and has sparked debate among investors weighing its long-term value against current momentum.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Huntington Bancshares Completes Cadence Bank Merger, Solidifying Southern Expansion Strategy

Huntington Bancshares has finalized its merger with Cadence Bank, a move that significantly extends its regional footprint into Texas and the Southern U.S. and reshapes its competitive standing.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Markets See Broad Sell-Off: CoinDesk 20 Index Plunges 9.3% as Ethereum Leads Decline

The CoinDesk 20 Index, a key benchmark for the digital asset market, fell sharply over the weekend, with every constituent in the red. Ethereum's 13.9% drop was a primary driver of the downturn.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Revvity Beats Q4 Estimates, Offers Cautious Optimism Amid Long-Term Growth Challenges

Life sciences firm Revvity (NYSE:RVTY) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped Wall Street forecasts, though analysts remain watchful of the company's ability to sustain momentum beyond recent quarters.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Hype: Four Forces Shaping Crypto Prediction Markets in 2026

As crypto prediction markets surge past $6B in weekly volume, a new phase of growth beckons. Driven by institutional interest, regulatory evolution, and AI integration, these platforms are poised to redefine speculative finance.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

LiveWire Group's Long-Term Investors Face Steep 79% Decline as Stock Tumbles

Shareholders in Harley-Davidson's electric motorcycle spinoff, LiveWire Group, have seen their holdings erode dramatically over five years, with a recent $55 million weekly loss adding to the pain. The company's ongoing revenue contraction raises fundamental questions about its path to profitability in the competitive EV market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond Stablecoins: Tether's Ambitious Bet on a Decentralized Future

As the crypto market faces turbulence, stablecoin giant Tether is leveraging its massive profits and gold reserves to fund a sweeping vision for peer-to-peer technologies, aiming to reshape everything from communications to agriculture.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

IAB Launches 'Project Eidos' to Standardize Media Measurement, Tackle AI's 'Black Box' Problem

A new IAB initiative aims to overhaul fragmented marketing measurement with interoperable standards, as a report warns AI could entrench opaque decision-making despite promising billions in unlocked value.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Healthcare Bankruptcies Dip in 2025, Yet Sector Braces for Looming Fiscal Storm

A new report shows a 21% year-over-year decline in healthcare bankruptcy filings, offering a glimmer of relief. However, experts warn that deep-seated pressures from Medicaid cuts, policy shifts, and rising operational costs threaten to undermine the sector's fragile stability in the coming years.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tom Lee's Bold Crypto Forecasts Backfire as Ethereum Tumbles, Testing Analyst Credibility

Prominent crypto analyst Tom Lee faces a wave of skepticism after his aggressive price predictions for Ethereum and Bitcoin fail to materialize amid a market downturn, sparking debate over the role of high-profile forecasts in volatile markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Albertsons Media Collective Plants Flag in New York with Office Launch and Brand Refresh

Albertsons' retail media division opens its first NYC office and unveils a new logo, signaling a significant expansion and strategic push to deepen ties with advertisers and agencies in the competitive retail media landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Epstein Document Release Exposes Deep Ties to UK Royals and Political Elite

A new cache of Jeffrey Epstein's emails has implicated former Prince Andrew, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, and senior Labour figure Peter Mandelson, revealing intimate correspondence, financial dealings, and raising fresh questions about influence and accountability at the highest levels of British society.

Feb 2, 2026

World

The Weight of a Word: How the 'Axis' Metaphor Reshapes Global Alliances and Rivalries

From Mussolini's Rome-Berlin Axis to Bush's 'Axis of Evil,' the term has evolved into a potent geopolitical label. Its revival to describe groupings like the 'Axis of Upheaval' reveals how language frames modern conflicts and defines the boundaries of legitimacy in international politics.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Alibaba Bets Big on AI: A ¥30 Billion Push for Qwen and Homegrown Chips Aims to Redefine Its Future

Alibaba Group is making a massive, multi-billion yuan bet to integrate its Qwen AI assistant across its ecosystem and develop its own AI chips, signaling a strategic pivot to reduce foreign dependency and deepen user engagement amid intense competition.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Comcast Overhauls Connectivity Strategy Amid Legal Headwinds and High-Stakes Sports Push

Comcast announces a major restructuring of its connectivity division, appointing a new CEO, as it navigates a $240 million patent loss and gears up for a pivotal sports streaming season with the Olympics and Super Bowl on the horizon.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the 9-to-5: Four Remote Side Hustles Poised to Deliver Steady Income in 2026

As economic pressures mount, flexible remote work opportunities are evolving. We examine four proven side gigs that experts project can still generate significant weekly earnings from home in the coming years.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cal-Maine Foods Weathers Price Normalization, Bets on Specialty Eggs with Strategic Acquisition

Stephens lowers price target on Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) citing near-term oversupply pressures, but the egg producer's long-term strategy remains focused on expanding its cage-free capacity through acquisition.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Freedom Capital Bullish on Mama's Creations, Sees National Growth and Innovation Driving Stock to $16

Freedom Capital initiates coverage on Mama's Creations (MAMA) with a Buy rating and a $16 price target, citing the company's expanding national footprint, product innovation, and strong recent earnings as key growth catalysts in the fresh meal sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cardano's Deep Discount Fails to Rally Whales as Technical and Sentiment Hurdles Loom

Despite trading at a near 45% discount from December highs and showing early technical reversal signs, Cardano (ADA) is struggling to attract unified buying from large holders. On-chain data reveals fragmented whale behavior amid fading social interest and persistent structural risks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

JPMorgan Boosts Celsius Target on PepsiCo Deal Momentum, Sees Alani Nu as Growth Engine

JPMorgan raises its price target for Celsius Holdings (CELH) to $77, citing upside potential from its deepening PepsiCo partnership and the expanding distribution of its Alani Nu brand ahead of Q4 earnings.

Feb 2, 2026