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Ioneer's $72 Million Equity Raise: A Strategic Lifeline or Dilution Dilemma for Nevada's Rhyolite Ridge?

Australian miner ioneer has secured A$72 million in fresh capital to advance its flagship Nevada lithium-boron project. While the funds de-risk near-term construction, the discounted share placement sparks debate over strategic leverage versus shareholder dilution in a critical minerals race increasingly shaped by U.S. industrial policy.

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

Palantir's Q4 Earnings: High Stakes for the AI Giant Amid Market Skepticism

Palantir Technologies prepares to report Q4 2025 earnings after the bell, with Wall Street eyeing $1.33 billion in revenue and $0.23 EPS. The stock's recent 17.5% slump underscores investor anxiety over its premium valuation and the sustainability of its explosive commercial growth.

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

Lean Hog Futures Slump to Close Out Week, Traders Eye March for Rebound

Lean hog futures extended losses into Friday's session, pressured by a dip in the national cash market. Despite the weekly decline, a significant build in managed money net-long positions suggests some traders are betting on a near-term recovery as the calendar turns.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Corn Market Stumbles into February as Prices Slip Amid Mixed Fundamentals

Corn futures extended their recent slide to start the week, pressured by a stronger dollar and ongoing adjustments in trader positioning. Despite robust export commitments, concerns over South American harvest progress and speculative activity are keeping the market on the back foot.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Lankford's 'Federal Fumbles' Report Targets Millions in NIH Grants for Transgender Animal Studies, Fetal Tissue Research

Senator James Lankford's annual oversight report details what he calls wasteful federal spending, including controversial NIH-funded projects on transgender-related animal testing and aborted fetal tissue research, reigniting debates on scientific priorities and fiscal responsibility.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Two More Arrested in St. Paul Church Protest Case, Bringing Total to Nine

Federal authorities have made two additional arrests linked to the January disruption of a Minnesota church service, as legal and First Amendment debates intensify around the case involving anti-ICE demonstrators and journalists.

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

Gen Digital's Rocky Road: Strong Fundamentals Clash With Market Skepticism

While Gen Digital's stock has significantly underperformed the broader market, analysts point to robust earnings, solid bookings growth, and raised guidance as reasons for a cautiously optimistic 'Moderate Buy' consensus, despite glaring inconsistencies in quarterly execution.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Booking Holdings CHRO on Simplifying Work in the Age of AI: 'Don't Try to Do Everything at Once'

In an exclusive interview, Paulo Pisano, Chief Human Resources Officer of Booking Holdings, argues that simplifying work processes and strategically embedding AI are key to unlocking productivity and innovation for 2026 and beyond.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tech or Bust: Independent Grocers Told to Embrace Digital Shift or Risk Fading Away

At the NGA Show, industry leaders issued a stark warning: community ties alone won't save local grocers from being outpaced by tech-savvy giants and shifting consumer habits. A clear digital roadmap is now non-negotiable for survival.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Subway Franchisee Files for Chapter 11, Blames Merchant Cash Advance Lenders for 'Improper' Revenue Seizure

MTF Enterprises, operator of 43 Subway locations, enters bankruptcy protection, alleging that aggressive lending practices crippled its finances. The case highlights growing tensions within the franchise model and the risks of alternative small-business financing.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Wells Fargo CEO's Pay Soars to $40 Million as Bank Emerges from Regulatory Shadow

Wells Fargo's board has approved a 28% compensation increase for CEO Charlie Scharf, bringing his total package to $40 million for the past year. The move comes as the bank, under Scharf's leadership since 2019, has recently shed major regulatory penalties stemming from its fake accounts scandal.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Massachusetts Baker's $3,000 GE Oven Nightmare Highlights Consumer Rights Beyond Warranty

A Foxboro woman's two-year struggle with a defective high-end oven underscores the enduring power of state consumer protection laws, even after a manufacturer's warranty expires.

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

Craft Spirits Consolidation: Kentucky's Casey Jones Distillery Acquired by Multi-State Beverage Group B3

Amidst a turbulent period for craft distilling, the founders of Casey Jones Distillery in Hopkinsville, KY, have sold their bourbon and moonshine operation to Pennsylvania-based B3 Beverage Company, securing the legacy of a family-run business while joining a growing portfolio of craft breweries and distilleries.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Snowflake Inks Major $200M AI Pact with OpenAI, Embedding Models Directly Into Data Cloud

Snowflake announces a strategic $200 million partnership with OpenAI to integrate its AI models natively into the data cloud platform. The move aims to let enterprises query and analyze proprietary data using natural language, intensifying competition in the AI-infused data management sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Manchester's Tree Accountancy Acquires Pomegranate Consulting UK Client Base in Strategic Expansion Move

Tree Accountancy strengthens its regional footprint by absorbing Pomegranate Consulting's UK portfolio and key staff, marking its second strategic acquisition in three years as it expands advisory services.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Pass-Through Voting Gains Traction as Banks Navigate ESG Backlash and Regulatory Scrutiny

Facing pressure from both investors and regulators, banks and wealth managers are turning to pass-through voting mechanisms to reclaim shareholder influence and align stewardship with client values, even within passively managed funds.

Feb 2, 2026