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Simon Property Group Caps Strong Year with Strategic Acquisitions and Record Returns, Outlines Aggressive 2026 Growth Plan

Simon Property Group reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, highlighted by record funds from operations, $2 billion in strategic acquisitions, and a significant return of capital to shareholders. The retail REIT giant provided optimistic 2026 guidance, banking on a strong development pipeline and resilient tenant demand despite acknowledging tariff-related headwinds.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Meta Faces Patent Lawsuit Over Smart Glasses Tech, Casting Shadow on Wearables Strategy

Meta Platforms is hit with a patent infringement lawsuit by Solos Technology, targeting core components of its smart glasses. The legal challenge could disrupt product development and partnerships in a key growth area for the tech giant.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tabasco Maker Files Lawsuit Against Stoli Group, Alleging Trade Dress Infringement Over Spicy Vodka Launch

McIlhenny Company, maker of Tabasco sauce, has sued Stoli Group USA, claiming the vodka giant's new 'Halapeño Pepper Vodka' unlawfully mimics the iconic hot sauce's packaging—a design initially proposed during failed partnership talks. The legal action intensifies as Tabasco launches its own competing spirit in collaboration with Absolut.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Anthropic Hit with Landmark $3 Billion Lawsuit Over Alleged Use of Pirated Music to Train AI

Major music publishers have launched a massive copyright infringement lawsuit against AI company Anthropic, alleging its Claude AI was trained on a dataset of over 20,000 pirated songs, in a case that could redefine the rules for AI development.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

CoreWeave in the Crosshairs: Lawsuits and Nvidia's $2B Bet Collide in AI Infrastructure Drama

Cloud provider CoreWeave faces investor lawsuits over capacity claims just as Nvidia doubles down with a major investment, placing the company at the center of a high-stakes debate on AI infrastructure's future.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Simon Property Group Caps Strong Year with Record FFO, Outlines Aggressive $4B+ Redevelopment Pipeline

Simon Property Group reported robust fourth-quarter results, driven by record funds from operations and resilient leasing demand. The retail REIT giant is steering a multi-billion dollar redevelopment strategy while returning significant capital to shareholders, even as it navigates a cautious outlook for 2026.

Feb 2, 2026

Texas Property Tax Deadline Looms: Relief Options for Homeowners Facing High Bills

With property tax payments due in Texas, homeowners are exploring exemptions, payment plans, and deferrals to manage some of the nation's highest effective rates. Here’s a guide to potential relief.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Devon and Coterra Forge a Permian Powerhouse: Merger Creates Delaware Basin Giant

In a landmark consolidation move, Devon Energy and Coterra Energy have agreed to an all-stock merger, positioning the combined entity as a dominant force in the prolific Delaware Basin. The deal signals a strategic shift towards scale and capital efficiency in the U.S. shale sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Starbucks Faces Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Alleged Safety Cover-Up and Retaliatory Firing

A former Starbucks executive alleges in a lawsuit that she was terminated after reporting maggot infestations and fire risks in new equipment, and refusing to falsify safety data.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Delaware Supreme Court Slashes Tesla Legal Fee Award by $100M, Musk Hails Decision

The Delaware Supreme Court has dramatically reduced the legal fees awarded to attorneys in a shareholder lawsuit against Tesla's board, cutting the sum from $176.1 million to $70.9 million. The ruling, which cited an overvaluation of the settlement, prompted a pointed response from CEO Elon Musk.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Firm Capital Property Trust Posts 22% Total Return, Yet Trails Broader Market

Firm Capital Property Trust (TSE:FCD.UN) delivered a 22% total shareholder return over the past year, buoyed by dividends, despite a more modest share price gain and underlying earnings pressure. The performance highlights the complex dynamics between dividend yield, market sentiment, and fundamental business health in the current real estate investment trust (REIT) landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Google Settles Android Data Privacy Lawsuit for $135 Million

Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging unauthorized data collection by its Android operating system, pending court approval. The deal also mandates clearer user controls and disclosures.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Polish E-Commerce Battle Escalates: Erli Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Allegro Over Pricing Practices

Polish online marketplace Erli has filed a lawsuit against dominant rival Allegro, alleging the platform abuses its market power to pressure sellers into maintaining higher prices on competing sites. Allegro denies the accusations, stating its seller benefit programs are voluntary.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

OpenClaw AI Agents Go On-Chain: How Autonomous Software Is Reshaping Crypto Markets

The rapid adoption of OpenClaw, an open-source autonomous AI agent platform, is moving beyond social media buzz to directly execute transactions on blockchain networks, prompting both excitement about efficiency and deep concerns over market stability and accountability.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Delaware Defies the 'Dexit' Drama: Corporate Influx Surges Despite High-Profile Exodus

Despite vocal campaigns by Elon Musk and other tech leaders urging companies to abandon Delaware, new data reveals the state experienced a significant surge in corporate formations in 2025, solidifying its dominant position.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Acsion Ltd: A Deep Dive into the JSE-Listed Property Developer's Investment Merits

Amidst the allure of high-growth tech narratives, Acsion (JSE:ACS) presents a case for steady, profitable growth. With strong insider alignment and improving margins, does this property-focused stock warrant a closer look from discerning investors?

Feb 2, 2026

Business

JPMorgan Faces Dual Fronts: Trump Lawsuit and Crypto Clash Amplify Regulatory Scrutiny

JPMorgan Chase confronts heightened regulatory and political pressure as a lawsuit from former President Donald Trump alleges biased account closures, while CEO Jamie Dimon's public spat with Coinbase underscores the intensifying battle between traditional banks and crypto platforms for customer funds.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bank of America Navigates Legal Storm and Digital Future Amid Epstein Lawsuit and Stablecoin Policy Talks

As a federal judge advances a lawsuit tying Bank of America to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network, the financial giant simultaneously positions itself at the forefront of stablecoin regulation discussions with Coinbase and the White House, creating a complex risk-and-opportunity landscape for investors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Blue Owl Capital Faces Investor Lawsuit as $295 Billion Private Credit Giant Grapples With Liquidity Strain

A federal class-action lawsuit alleges Blue Owl Capital, a major player in the $1.7 trillion private credit market, restricted investor withdrawals amid mounting redemptions, testing Wall Street's promise of 'democratized' alternative investments for Main Street.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Lawsuit Alleges Elite Brooklyn School Ignored Warnings About Predatory Teacher

Two teens have filed a federal lawsuit against Saint Ann's School, claiming administrators failed to act on multiple red flags about a former teacher who coerced nude photos from them and later threatened to distribute the images.

Feb 2, 2026