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Business

Amazon in Advanced Talks to Invest Up to $50 Billion in OpenAI, Signaling Major AI Ambitions

Amazon is reportedly negotiating a landmark investment of up to $50 billion in OpenAI, a move that would reshape the AI landscape and intensify its cloud rivalry with Microsoft and Google. The potential deal highlights the soaring costs of competing in generative AI and could redefine Amazon Web Services' strategy.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Intuitive Machines Bolsters Space Ambitions with $800M Lanteris Acquisition and NASA Artemis II Role

Intuitive Machines (LUNR) is set to acquire Lanteris Space Systems in an $800 million deal, expanding its capabilities into vertically integrated space infrastructure. Concurrently, NASA has selected the company to provide critical tracking support for the upcoming Artemis II crewed lunar mission, signaling growing trust in its technical prowess.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Latham & Watkins Tops 2025 TMT M&A Legal Rankings, Kirkland & Ellis in Close Pursuit

A new industry report reveals Latham & Watkins advised on a record $370bn in tech, media, and telecom deals last year, narrowly edging out rivals in a highly competitive legal advisory market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cardinal Energy Secures CA$95M in Upsized Equity Financing to Fuel Reford 2 Project and Trim Debt

Cardinal Energy Ltd. (TSX:CJ) has successfully upsized its bought deal financing to CA$95.15 million, capitalizing on robust investor appetite. The proceeds are earmarked to accelerate development of its key Reford 2 thermal oil project and strengthen its balance sheet, even as its valuation metrics present a complex picture for investors.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Antero Resources Funds Major Acquisition with $750 Million Debt Offering, Reshaping Portfolio Strategy

Antero Resources moves to finance its planned purchase of HG Energy II Production Holdings through a senior notes offering, a deal-contingent move that reframes its capital structure while introducing near-term execution risks for investors to watch.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Credit Acceptance Navigates Market Headwinds with Tech Focus and Steady Earnings Growth

Despite facing a dip in loan performance and market share, Credit Acceptance Corp (CACC) posted growth in adjusted earnings per share for Q4 2025, highlighting strategic investments in dealer technology and a disciplined, long-term financial approach.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Dolby Laboratories Surpasses Expectations in Q1 2026, Driven by Automotive and Streaming Growth

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) kicked off fiscal 2026 with robust first-quarter results, exceeding its own revenue and earnings forecasts. The audio-visual technology leader credits strong deal timing and highlighted significant momentum in automotive, television, and mobile partnerships, including expanded ties with Qualcomm and major social media platforms.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Group 1 Automotive Posts Record 2025 Revenue, Navigates Market Shifts with Portfolio Reshaping and Shareholder Returns

Group 1 Automotive capped off 2025 with record revenue and profits, driven by robust aftersales and F&I performance. While navigating affordability concerns and a challenging UK market, the company aggressively reshaped its dealership portfolio and returned significant capital to shareholders through buybacks.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

MGM Resorts Bets Big on Nevada Solar, But Can Green Power Spark a Stock Revival?

MGM Resorts International is powering its Las Vegas Strip operations with a major new solar and battery storage deal. This strategic shift toward renewables comes as the company's stock shows mixed signals, trading below some fair value estimates yet at a high earnings multiple, leaving investors to weigh long-term sustainability against immediate financial metrics.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Trump's Tariff Ultimatum Forces South Korea Back to Negotiating Table

Amid renewed threats of steep US tariffs, South Korean officials are scrambling to salvage a key trade deal, with high-level talks in Washington failing to yield an immediate breakthrough.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Blackstone Caps Record Year with $1.3 Trillion in Assets, Sees Capital Markets Thaw

The alternative investment giant reported its strongest annual results in four decades, fueled by a surge in fundraising to $240 billion. Executives pointed to early signs of a reopening in deal activity and IPO markets, setting the stage for increased asset sales in 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

MARA Secures French Nod for Exaion Acquisition, Gaining a Regulated Foothold in Europe's Digital Infrastructure

French regulators have greenlit MARA Holdings' takeover of EDF's data center unit Exaion, imposing strict conditions on energy use and data protection. The deal marks a significant, albeit tightly supervised, expansion of the bitcoin miner's European ambitions into high-performance computing.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Digital Realty Makes Strategic Entry into Malaysia with Cyberjaya Data Center Acquisition

Global data center giant Digital Realty Trust has finalized a deal to acquire the TelcoHub 1 facility in Cyberjaya, marking its formal entry into the Malaysian market and signaling a major expansion of its Southeast Asian footprint.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

National Health Investors Doubles Down on Senior Housing with $105M Acquisition, Eyes $359M Pipeline

Healthcare REIT National Health Investors (NHI) is aggressively expanding its senior housing operating portfolio, acquiring nine properties for $105.5 million while pursuing a pipeline of potential deals worth up to $359 million. This strategic shift raises questions about execution risks and financial leverage in a competitive sector.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Paychex Navigates Post-Acquisition Turbulence: A Deep Dive into the Bull Case Amid Market Skepticism

Despite a significant stock pullback following its transformative $4.1 billion acquisition of Paycor, Paychex (PAYX) presents a compelling case for patient investors. This analysis explores the strategic rationale behind the deal, near-term integration pressures, and the long-term defensive appeal of its recurring-revenue model in a volatile market for small-business services.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Ex-IRS Agent Convicted in Elaborate Double Murder Plot Involving Family Au Pair

A Virginia jury has found former federal agent Brendan Banfield guilty of orchestrating the murders of his wife and an innocent man, a scheme prosecutors say was designed to frame the victim and allow Banfield to continue an affair with the family's live-in nanny.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Virginia Man Found Guilty in Premeditated Double Murder Plot Involving Family Au Pair

A Fairfax County jury has convicted Brendan Banfield on two counts of aggravated murder for orchestrating the deaths of his wife and another man in a complex scheme with the family's live-in nanny.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Newly Unsealed Files: FBI Source Alleges Epstein Acted as Putin's Offshore Wealth Manager

Freshly released court documents include FBI testimony from a confidential source claiming the late financier Jeffrey Epstein managed hidden assets for Russian President Vladimir Putin and other powerful figures, shedding new light on his shadowy financial network.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Landlords' Guide: Navigating the Buy-to-Let Mortgage Market in February 2026

As interest rates show signs of stabilization, we analyze the current landscape for buy-to-let mortgages, examining the best deals, key considerations for investors, and expert insights on navigating a market still shaped by recent volatility.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Philadelphia DA's 'Hunt Down' Threat Against ICE Agents Sparks Bipartisan Outcry, Calls for DOJ Probe

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner faces mounting pressure and bipartisan condemnation after publicly threatening to 'hunt down' ICE agents, comparing them to Nazis. A Republican congressman has formally urged the Justice Department to open a criminal investigation into the remarks.

Feb 2, 2026