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Business

Brazilian Education Giant Afya Shows Strong Fundamentals, But Can It Deliver for Investors?

Afya Ltd., a leading medical education group in Brazil, is demonstrating robust financial health with a rising Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) and significant capital expansion. While its stock has faced headwinds, the underlying operational metrics suggest a company efficiently reinvesting for growth, presenting a potential opportunity for value-focused investors.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Iran Detains Four Foreign Nationals Amid Post-Protest Crackdown

Iranian authorities announced the arrest of four foreigners allegedly involved in last month's widespread unrest, seizing homemade explosives in the operation as the government continues to blame external actors for domestic turmoil.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

GXO Logistics Announces Executive Reshuffle, Appoints New COO and Interim Accounting Chief

GXO Logistics has unveiled a series of leadership changes, including the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer and an interim Chief Accounting Officer, as the company sharpens its focus on operational execution and financial reporting quality amid intense industry competition.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

VEON Doubles Down on Uzbekistan: Telecom Giant Opens New Cyber Hub and Launches AI Venture

VEON is deepening its investment in Uzbekistan's digital economy with a new network operations center for Beeline and the launch of BuildX, a software and AI development unit. The moves signal a strategic pivot from traditional telecom services towards higher-margin digital offerings in Central Asia.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Klöckner Pentaplast Emerges from Chapter 11 with €1.3 Billion Debt Shed, New Owners at Helm

The global packaging giant has successfully completed its court-supervised restructuring, slashing its debt burden by €1.3 billion and securing €349 million in fresh capital to stabilize operations under new ownership led by Redwood Capital Management.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Rafah Crossing Reopens Under EU Management After Two-Year Closure, Allowing Limited Movement

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt partially reopened Monday under European Union operation, permitting restricted passage for Palestinians after a near two-year Israeli closure. The move is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement, though high costs and tight quotas severely limit access.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Pakistan Launches Major Counter-Insurgency Push After Balochistan Attacks Leave Dozens Dead

Security forces are engaged in extensive operations across Balochistan following a devastating wave of coordinated assaults by separatist militants on civilian and government targets over the weekend, which killed nearly 50 people and marked a significant escalation in the long-running conflict.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Federal Judge Orders Release of Father and 5-Year-Old Son Detained in ICE Raid, Rebukes Administration

A U.S. federal judge has ordered the release of an Ecuadorian asylum-seeking father and his young son, detained in a Minnesota ICE operation, delivering a scathing critique of the administration's immigration enforcement tactics.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Pakistan's Military Intensifies Crackdown in Balochistan After Wave of Coordinated Attacks

Following a devastating series of insurgent assaults that left at least 33 dead, Pakistani security forces have launched a sweeping counter-operation, resulting in the deaths of 177 militants over 48 hours—a death toll not seen in decades, officials confirmed Monday.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AutoNation Slashes 3,500 Jobs in Permanent Restructuring, Signaling Deeper Cost-Cutting Drive

AutoNation's move to permanently eliminate 3,500 positions marks a decisive shift in its operational strategy, raising critical questions for investors about cost efficiency, debt sustainability, and the long-term resilience of the auto retail business model.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Saks Global Severs Ties with Amazon Amid Bankruptcy Restructuring

The luxury retailer is moving to terminate its 'Saks on Amazon' partnership as part of its Chapter 11 proceedings, aiming to refocus on core luxury operations while navigating disputes over financial commitments and brand concerns.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

NewRiver REIT Reports Robust Q3, Citing Strong Consumer Demand and Portfolio Momentum

UK retail property specialist NewRiver REIT signals a resilient operational performance in its third quarter, driven by sustained consumer spending and strategic capital recycling, while navigating business rate changes.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Advantest Posts Record Quarterly Earnings on AI Boom, Announces Major Capital Restructuring

The semiconductor testing equipment leader capitalizes on surging AI chip demand to deliver historic Q3 results, while unveiling a significant treasury share cancellation and business segment reorganization aimed at enhancing shareholder value and operational focus.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

BKV Seizes Majority Control of Texas Power Venture in $115M Deal, Betting on AI-Driven Energy Demand

U.S. energy firm BKV has completed a $115.1 million transaction to raise its stake in the BKV-BPP Power joint venture to 75%, gaining operational control as it positions to meet surging electricity needs from Texas's booming data center and AI sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Chevron Navigates Price Headwinds as Q4 Earnings Dip, But Points to Record Production and Strategic Growth

Chevron's fourth-quarter profit fell 12.5% year-over-year, pressured by lower oil prices, but the energy giant highlighted robust operational cash flow, record production levels following its Hess acquisition, and significant progress in its long-term strategic projects.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Teenage Brothers Trade Classrooms for Frontline ICE Watch in Minneapolis

Sam and Ben Luhmann, homeschooled teenagers from Chicago, have become full-time documentarians of federal immigration operations in Minneapolis, joining a growing wave of citizen observers amid heightened tensions and controversial enforcement tactics.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Shutdown Showdown: Speaker Johnson Navigates ICE Debate and Funding Impasse

With a partial government shutdown underway, House Speaker Mike Johnson confronts a dual crisis: securing passage of a federal funding package and mediating an intensifying political battle over the scope and tactics of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Rafah Crossing Reopens Under Fragile Truce, Allowing First Limited Movement in Gaza

The vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has resumed operations for restricted humanitarian and civilian traffic, marking a critical, though tentative, development in the ongoing ceasefire agreement.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Russian Crypto Mining Mogul Igor Runets Placed Under House Arrest in Major Tax Evasion Case

Igor Runets, founder and CEO of Russia's largest Bitcoin mining operator BitRiver, has been detained and placed under house arrest on charges of large-scale tax evasion. The case unfolds against a backdrop of Western sanctions and operational challenges for the once-dominant firm.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

iRhythm Completes Corporate Overhaul, Establishes New Holding Company Structure

Cardiac monitoring specialist iRhythm has finalized a significant corporate restructuring, creating a new parent company to serve as its publicly listed entity on Nasdaq. The move is seen as a strategic step to streamline governance and provide operational flexibility as the company expands its AI-driven health platform.

Feb 2, 2026