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Piper Sandler Trims Price Target for Black Diamond Therapeutics Amid Model Review, Despite Recent Clinical Wins

Analyst Piper Sandler has lowered its price target on Black Diamond Therapeutics (BDTX) while maintaining an Overweight rating, following a broad review of its biotech coverage. The adjustment comes even as the company recently reported encouraging Phase 2 data for its lead oncology drug candidate.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Lexeo Therapeutics Faces Market Skepticism Despite Positive PKP2 Gene Therapy Data

H.C. Wainwright maintains a Buy rating on Lexeo Therapeutics but slashes its price target, citing persistent market doubts over the company's PKP2 cardiomyopathy program despite encouraging early clinical results.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

U.S. Launches $12 Billion 'Project Vault' to Counter China's Rare Earth Dominance

The White House has confirmed the launch of a major strategic initiative to stockpile rare earth elements, aiming to reduce American dependence on China for the critical minerals used in defense tech and consumer electronics.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Linq Secures $20M Series A to Power AI Assistants Inside Everyday Messaging Apps

The startup, which pivoted from digital business cards, now provides the API infrastructure enabling AI companies to deploy chatbots directly within iMessage, RCS, and SMS, capitalizing on the shift away from traditional apps.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

GigaWatt Seeks Public Backing to Power Its DIY Solar Ambitions as Energy Costs Soar

Amid rising electricity prices and shifting federal incentives, solar platform GigaWatt is turning to crowd-investing to accelerate its push into integrated, user-friendly DIY solar kits, betting on AI and streamlined hardware to capture a growing market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ford Shifts Gears: New 'Ford Energy' Unit Aims to Power Grids, Reshape Investor Outlook

Ford Motor Company launches a dedicated energy storage business, Ford Energy, appointing Lisa Drake to lead the charge into the rapidly growing battery storage market, signaling a strategic expansion beyond vehicle manufacturing.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Israeli Authorities Arrest Local Leaders in Multi-Million Dollar Wartime Aid Fraud Probe

Israeli police have detained municipal officials and business figures suspected of embezzling millions in international donations intended for communities devastated by the October 7 Hamas attacks, launching a major fraud investigation.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Sicilian Town of Niscemi Teeters on the Brink as Landslide Exposes Decades of Neglect

A catastrophic landslide has torn through the historic Sicilian town of Niscemi, forcing mass evacuations and exposing a legacy of bureaucratic delays and unheeded geological warnings that left the community perilously vulnerable.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AI Model Projects Modest Dip for JPMorgan Shares Over Next Two Months Amid Cost, Regulatory Pressures

An AI-driven analysis suggests JPMorgan Chase stock could see a slight decline to around $295 by mid-April, as the banking giant contends with rising operational costs and regulatory uncertainty, despite strong fundamentals and shareholder returns.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Consumer Campaign Targets Hannaford's Pricing and Practices, Yet Shoppers Show Limited Awareness

A months-long advocacy campaign criticizing Hannaford's pricing and animal welfare policies has gained little traction among Maine shoppers, many of whom remain loyal to the dominant grocer despite concerns over affordability.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Equinor Deepens Brazil Commitment with $114M West Saturn Drillship Extension

Seadrill secures a major contract extension for the West Saturn drillship with Equinor Brasil, adding over $100 million to its backlog and solidifying operations in Brazil's strategic pre-salt basin through 2027.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tesla Bets the Factory: Musk Redirects Fremont Production Lines to Fuel Optimus Robot Ambitions

In a strategic pivot, Tesla's Q4 earnings call revealed plans to halt Model S and X production at its Fremont plant, repurposing the space for a massive push into humanoid robotics with the Optimus project, as Elon Musk outlines a vision for a million-unit annual output.

Feb 2, 2026

From Alley to Empire: Three Decades On, New York's Tech Scene Has Outgrown Its Moniker

A recent anniversary event for 'Silicon Alley' highlighted how New York's technology sector has evolved from a concentrated downtown community into a vast, decentralized force spanning finance, AI, and e-commerce.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Chemical Giants Dow and LyondellBasell: High-Yield Turnaround Bets for 2026

After a punishing multi-year slump, materials stocks are showing signs of life in 2026. Dow and LyondellBasell, offering yields of 5% and 10.9% respectively, present a high-risk, high-reward proposition for income investors betting on a sector recovery.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ripple Secures Full EU Electronic Money License, Cementing European Ambitions

Ripple has obtained a full Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg's CSSF, granting it passporting rights across the European Union. This marks a significant regulatory milestone following recent UK approval and a period of aggressive fundraising and acquisitions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Valuation Check: Is Martin Marietta Materials' Stock Price Running Ahead of Fundamentals?

A deep dive into valuation metrics suggests Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) shares may be pricing in an overly optimistic outlook for construction growth, with key models indicating potential overvaluation.

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

Business

Nvidia's $100 Billion OpenAI Ambition Hits Pause: Internal Scrutiny Over Deal Scope and Rivalry Fears

Nvidia's landmark plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI has stalled, with executives questioning the deal's structure and OpenAI's financial discipline amid a fiercely competitive AI landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Nigeria Files 57 Terrorism Charges Over 2025 Yelwata Massacre That Left 150 Dead

Nine men face prosecution for one of Nigeria's deadliest rural attacks in recent years, as authorities seek to demonstrate action on persistent security crises in the volatile Middle Belt region.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AI's Market Frenzy: Three Red Flags Suggesting a Bubble Is Brewing

While AI continues to fuel a historic market rally, a closer look reveals troubling signs of overheating, from staggering capital expenditures to questionable monetization and complex financial engineering.

Feb 2, 2026