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Slovenia Taps Planet Labs for Satellite Data, as Market Weighs High-Flying Valuation

Planet Labs secures a strategic enterprise agreement with the Slovenian government, expanding its public sector footprint with applications in agriculture, urban development, and disaster preparedness. The deal comes as investors scrutinize the company's premium market valuation amidst growing competition in the Earth observation sector.

Jan 30, 2026

World

When Venus Became a Target: The WWII Incident Where the U.S. Navy Mistook a Planet for a Japanese Balloon Bomb

Amid the tense atmosphere of World War II, a routine night watch escalated into a bizarre engagement when U.S. Navy gunners, convinced they were under attack by a Japanese balloon weapon, opened fire on an unexpected celestial intruder: the planet Venus.

Feb 2, 2026

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Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin Strategy with Major Capital Raise and U.S. Expansion

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has approved a significant capital raise to bolster its Bitcoin treasury and reduce debt, marking a decisive shift toward a digital asset-focused corporate strategy while expanding its operational footprint in the United States.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Barclays Taps Astera Labs as Key AI Infrastructure Bet for 2026, Sees Quality Firms Leading the Pack

Barclays raises Astera Labs' price target to $165, naming it a top pick for AI integration plays in its 2026 semiconductor outlook, while contrasting analyst views highlight the evolving debate on AI's infrastructure demands.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Insider Bets on Asia's Growth Engines: Techwing, Graphy, and Nanjing Leads Biolabs in Focus

Amidst a cautiously optimistic Asian market, companies where executives and directors hold significant stakes are drawing investor attention. We examine three high-conviction plays in semiconductors, 3D printing, and biotech where insider ownership aligns with explosive growth forecasts.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Dolby Labs Beats Expectations, Raises Outlook on Strong Deals and Key Partnerships

Dolby Laboratories (DLB) reported first-quarter results that exceeded analyst forecasts, prompting the company to raise its full-year guidance. The audio-visual technology leader cited earlier-than-anticipated deal closures, momentum in mobile and broadcast, and strategic wins with partners like Sony, TCL, and Peacock as key drivers.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Profit Isn't Everything: Three Companies Making Money But Failing to Impress Investors

Profitability alone doesn't guarantee a winning stock. We examine three firms—Chewy, RH, and Proto Labs—that are in the black but face significant headwinds that may limit their future returns, prompting investors to look elsewhere for growth.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Meta's Strategic Pivot: Scaling Back Metaverse Ambitions to Fuel AI and AR

Meta Platforms announces a 10% workforce reduction in its Reality Labs division, signaling a strategic shift away from its massive metaverse investments toward artificial intelligence and augmented reality, raising questions about the company's future profitability and stock performance.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Uber's Autonomous Ambitions Face Reality Check as New Jersey Ruling Reclassifies Drivers

Uber Technologies is aggressively expanding its autonomous vehicle ecosystem through new partnerships and its AV Labs division, even as a landmark New Jersey court decision threatens to upend its core gig-economy labor model, setting the stage for a pivotal clash between its future vision and present-day regulatory challenges.

Jan 30, 2026

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SpaceX Eyes June 2026 for Historic IPO, Potentially Aligning with Celestial Event and Musk's Milestone

SpaceX is reportedly targeting June 2026 for its long-awaited public market debut, with sources suggesting the timing could be synchronized with a rare planetary alignment and CEO Elon Musk's 55th birthday, as the company seeks capital for its ambitious Mars missions.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Satellite Imagery Reveals Opaque Activity at Key Iranian Nuclear Sites Amid Rising Tensions

New satellite imagery shows Iran constructing roofs over bomb-damaged buildings at its Isfahan and Natanz nuclear facilities, a move analysts say is likely aimed at shielding recovery efforts from surveillance as international pressure mounts over Tehran's internal crackdown and nuclear ambitions.

Jan 30, 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

Tarabut Bolsters Open Banking Platform with Strategic Acquisition of AI Firm Servable

Bahrain's Tarabut, a regulated open banking platform, acquires AI engineering specialist Servable to embed advanced financial AI capabilities—from risk assessment to fraud detection—directly into its infrastructure for banks and fintechs across the Middle East.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Quantum Computing's AI Play: A Deep Dive into the High-Stakes Race Between IonQ and D-Wave

In the shadow of tech giants, two quantum computing specialists, IonQ and D-Wave Quantum, are vying for investor attention with distinct approaches to AI. While both remain speculative bets, a closer look at their technology, finances, and market position reveals one as a potentially less volatile choice for those venturing into this frontier.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Oracle Bets Big on Cloud: Tech Giant Seeks $50 Billion to Fuel AI Infrastructure Race

Oracle announces plans to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 through debt and equity to massively expand its cloud data centers, aiming to meet surging demand from AI leaders like Nvidia, OpenAI, and xAI.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Blame Game: Web3 Titans Clash Over Causes of 2025's 'Black Friday' Crypto Crash

Months after a sudden $19 billion liquidation event rocked crypto markets, a war of words has erupted among industry CEOs. The debate centers on whether the crash was caused by a technical glitch, systemic leverage, or aggressive yield marketing, exposing deep fissures in the industry's post-mortem analysis.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bargain Hunting or Value Trap? One Stock Primed for a Rebound, Two Others Raise Red Flags

As several prominent stocks test 52-week lows, investors face a critical choice: identify oversold opportunities or steer clear of troubled names. We analyze one company showing signs of a turnaround and two where caution may be warranted.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nomura Reins In Crypto Ambitions as Market Volatility Bites

Japan's financial giant Nomura Holdings is scaling back risk at its digital asset unit following Q3 losses, a strategic pullback that mirrors wider pain across the crypto treasury sector as Bitcoin struggles to hold key levels.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cross-Chain Protocol CrossCurve Hit by $3 Million Bridge Exploit, Highlighting Persistent Sector Vulnerabilities

CrossCurve's cross-chain bridge was exploited on February 2, leading to an estimated $3 million loss. The incident underscores the recurring security challenges within decentralized finance's bridging infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Solana's Jupiter Secures $35M Strategic Investment from ParaFi, Pioneers JupUSD Settlement

Leading Solana DEX aggregator Jupiter has finalized a $35 million strategic investment from ParaFi Capital, with the landmark deal to be settled entirely in its native stablecoin, JupUSD. The move signals strong institutional validation and a push for JupUSD adoption.

Feb 2, 2026