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Five Point Holdings Caps 'Record Year' Amid Housing Headwinds, Eyes Growth Through Land Banking and Entitlements

Despite a challenging housing market, Five Point Holdings (NYSE:FPH) reported record annual net income for 2025, driven by strategic land sales and the integration of its Hearthstone platform. The company navigated economic uncertainty with disciplined pricing and secured major entitlement approvals to fuel its long-term pipeline.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Las Vegas Sands Shares Plunge 14% as Macau's Profit Engine Slows

Despite beating earnings estimates, the casino giant's heavy reliance on Macau exposes investor anxieties over long-term regulatory pressures and shifting gambling dynamics in the key Asian market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Robinhood Doubles Down: Tokenized Stocks and SpaceX IPO Access Fuel Investor Debate

Robinhood Markets is making a bold two-pronged move, expanding its tokenized stock offerings while positioning itself as a key retail gateway for SpaceX's anticipated IPO. This strategy underscores its ambition to democratize high-profile investments but also intensifies scrutiny on its regulatory risks and valuation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Devon and Coterra Forge a U.S. Shale Giant: Merger Aims for $1B in Savings and Massive Shareholder Returns

Devon Energy and Coterra Energy have unveiled their all-stock merger, positioning the combined entity as a dominant, multi-basin U.S. shale operator. The deal promises $1 billion in annual synergies, a $5 billion-plus buyback program, and enhanced resilience in volatile markets.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

C4 Therapeutics: Can Its Protein-Degrading Tech Ignite a Biotech Rally?

Amid a challenging market for biotech, C4 Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CCCC) is drawing investor attention with its targeted protein degradation platform. Backed by industry giants and focused on niche cancers, the clinical-stage company presents a high-risk, high-reward proposition. We examine the bull case and the road ahead.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Personalis' NeXT Personal Test: A Potential Game-Changer in Early Cancer Recurrence Detection

Personalis, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSNL) is attracting investor attention with its ultra-sensitive NeXT Personal blood test, capable of detecting cancer recurrence far earlier than standard methods. With a key distribution deal and anticipated Medicare reimbursement, the company could be on the cusp of a significant inflection point.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Powering the Future: Three Energy Innovators for a $100 Bet

As the U.S. grapples with surging energy demands from AI and data centers, a new wave of companies is emerging. We look at three speculative but promising energy stocks where a modest investment could tap into long-term structural shifts.

Feb 3, 2026

US

EU's Revised 2035 Climate Rules Could See Electric Vehicle Sales Drop to 50%, Advocacy Group Warns

Brussels-based clean transport group Transport & Environment warns that the European Commission's proposed easing of 2035 emissions targets may allow combustion-engine cars to make up half of new sales, marking a significant retreat from earlier climate ambitions.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Achieve Life Sciences Nears FDA Verdict on Smoking Cessation Drug, Fueling Investor Optimism

With a key FDA decision on its non-nicotine therapy cytisinicline expected by mid-2026, Achieve Life Sciences (ACHV) is drawing bullish attention for its potential to address a massive unmet need in smoking cessation and tap into a newly opened market void.

Feb 3, 2026

Beyond the Hype: Why 2026 Marks the Era of 'Governed Intelligence' for Banking and Finance

The banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector is poised for a pivotal transformation. As the initial wave of AI and cloud experimentation subsides, 2026 is emerging as the year the industry moves decisively toward operationalizing technology with robust governance, explainability, and compliance at its core.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Texas Banking Giant RBFCU Expands Northward with Oklahoma's True Sky Merger

Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union, Texas's largest credit union, is set to acquire Oklahoma City-based True Sky FCU in a deal that underscores the accelerating consolidation trend within the credit union sector.

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

FTSE 100 Powers to Record Close, Defying Commodity Carnage

London's blue-chip index surged to a historic high as investors rotated into defensive sectors, shrugging off a brutal sell-off in precious metals and oil triggered by geopolitical shifts and regulatory moves.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Behind the $500 Million Deal: Abu Dhabi Royal Family Acquires Major Stake in Trump-Linked Crypto Venture

A company linked to a key UAE national security adviser, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, secured a 49% equity stake in World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's flagship crypto firm, just days before President Trump's 2025 inauguration. The investment raises fresh questions about the intersection of foreign capital, presidential family businesses, and U.S. policy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Accountability Gap: As Banking Decisions Accelerate, Governance Struggles to Keep Pace

The rapid adoption of algorithmic decision-making in UK banks has created a critical lag in oversight and accountability structures, leaving institutions exposed to risks that traditional governance models are ill-equipped to manage.

Feb 2, 2026

World

France's 2026 Budget Clears Parliament After Government Survives No-Confidence Votes

The French government has secured parliamentary approval for its 2026 budget, ending a months-long impasse after Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu weathered a series of no-confidence motions. The passage followed strategic concessions to the Socialist party, a key swing bloc.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

BetMGM Cracks Down: Sportsbook Rolls Out Sweeping Anti-Harassment Policy to Shield Athletes and Staff

In a major move for industry accountability, BetMGM announces a zero-tolerance policy allowing it to suspend users for harassing athletes, coaches, or team personnel, as sports betting-related abuse incidents rise.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Tumbles to Post-Election Low as Metals Meltdown Triggers Crypto Liquidation

Bitcoin plunged to levels not seen since before the 2024 U.S. election, caught in a broad sell-off of speculative assets. A sharp downturn in gold and silver prices triggered a massive $2.5 billion liquidation event, compounding existing pressures from fading regulatory optimism and a shifting Fed outlook.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Columbia Financial to Acquire Northfield Bancorp in $597 Million Deal, Sets 2026 Timeline for Full Public Conversion

Columbia Financial (NASDAQ: CLBK) has announced a definitive agreement to merge with Northfield Bancorp in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $597 million. The deal, slated to close in early Q3 2026, coincides with Columbia's planned "second-step" conversion to a fully public company, a move executives say will unlock value and create a leading regional bank in the New Jersey-New York metro area.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Affluent Foundation's Pivot to Finance: A Bold Bet or a Valuation Bubble?

Hong Kong-listed construction firm Affluent Foundation Holdings (SEHK:1757) has unveiled plans to enter the regulated financial services sector, sending its shares on a meteoric rise. As the stock trades at a significant premium, analysts question whether the market is pricing in future success or overlooking execution risks.

Feb 2, 2026