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UFC Inks Multi-Year Deal with Good Greek, Expanding Year-Round Sponsorship Footprint

TKO Group Holdings' UFC has secured a new, multi-year marketing partnership with Good Greek Moving & Storage. The agreement will feature brand integration across UFC Fight Nights, Dana White's Contender Series, and athlete ambassador campaigns, signaling a continued push to monetize its combat sports audience beyond traditional media rights.

Feb 2, 2026

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The AI Gold Rush's $3 Trillion Tab: How Debt Markets Are Fueling the Data Center Frenzy

The staggering cost of building AI infrastructure is pushing tech giants and startups alike into every corner of the debt market, from blue-chip bonds to private credit, reshaping investment portfolios and introducing new risks.

Feb 2, 2026

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InflaRx's Cash Runway Narrows: Can the Biotech Steer Through Financial Headwinds?

With a cash reserve that could last just over a year at its current burn rate, InflaRx faces a critical period to prove its clinical pipeline's value. While management has reined in spending, the company's financial strategy is now under the microscope.

Feb 2, 2026

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The $15,000 Lesson: How Cutting One Major Expense in 2016 Could Have Reshaped Your Finances

A look back at 2016's recurring bills reveals a stark financial truth: small, consistent savings on expenses like cable, cell plans, or insurance, when invested, could have yielded a significant nest egg by today.

Feb 2, 2026

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Phillips 66's Turnaround Gains Momentum as Capital Efficiency Improves

The refiner's journey from losses to profitability, marked by a rising Return on Capital Employed (ROCE), is drawing investor attention. While its 5.1% ROCE still lags the industry, the positive trajectory suggests strategic reinvestment is paying off.

Feb 2, 2026

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HBAR's Path to Recovery: Technical Divergences Offer Hope Amidst Broken Accumulation Streak

Despite a 35% monthly plunge, Hedera's HBAR shows signs of underlying buyer interest through key technical divergences. However, a critical shift in exchange flows threatens to delay any near-term price rebound, leaving the token at a pivotal juncture.

Feb 2, 2026

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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

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Profit-Sharing as a Catalyst: How One CEO Turned AI Skepticism into a Productivity Boom

Facing internal resistance to AI adoption, payments company MassPay linked its use directly to a profit-sharing pool. The result, according to CEO Ran Grushkowsky, was not just significant cost savings and eliminated hiring needs, but a notable boost in team morale.

Feb 2, 2026

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Bloomberg Strategist Warns of 2008-Style Market Unwind, Sees Bitcoin Plunging to $10,000

A hawkish Fed nominee and geopolitical tensions trigger a broad market sell-off, with one analyst forecasting an 87% collapse in Bitcoin from current levels.

Feb 2, 2026

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Momentum vs. Substance: Two Stocks Riding Sustainable Trends, One on Shaky Ground

While recent market surges have lifted several names, discerning investors must separate fleeting hype from durable growth. We analyze two companies capitalizing on structural shifts and one whose valuation appears dangerously disconnected from fundamentals.

Feb 2, 2026

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Three High-Volatility Stocks That Give Analysts Pause

While market volatility can create openings for savvy investors, it also amplifies risk, turning potential gains into sudden losses. We examine three turbulent stocks where the downside may outweigh the opportunity.

Feb 2, 2026

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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

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Banking Giants Line Up $7.9 Billion Debt Package to Fuel CD&R's Sealed Air Buyout

A syndicate led by JPMorgan and Wells Fargo is preparing a multi-billion dollar high-yield bond and loan issuance to finance the landmark private equity acquisition of Bubble Wrap maker Sealed Air, with bond yields expected to attract investor interest in the 7% range.

Feb 2, 2026

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Warsh's Fed Balance Sheet Ambition Faces Daunting Market Realities

Nominee Kevin Warsh's desire to aggressively shrink the Federal Reserve's multi-trillion dollar holdings collides with a financial system now structurally dependent on ample liquidity, making rapid contraction a high-risk endeavor, analysts say.

Feb 2, 2026

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Beyond the Cloud: Austin's webAI Bets on a Decentralized Future to Challenge Data Center Dominance

With backing from tech giants and a $2.5 billion valuation, Austin-based startup webAI is pioneering a radical shift: moving AI processing from massive, energy-hungry data centers directly to personal devices, promising greater efficiency, privacy, and user control.

Feb 2, 2026

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Magnolia Oil & Gas Boosts Dividend Payout, Signaling Confidence Amid Industry Scrutiny

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation announces a dividend increase to $0.165 per share, as strong earnings growth and a sustainable payout ratio paint an optimistic financial picture for the Houston-based independent producer.

Feb 2, 2026

US-Africa Trade Pact AGOA Granted Stopgap Reprieve, Long-Term Future Remains Uncertain

A last-minute, short-term extension of the cornerstone US-Africa trade program AGOA has been passed, averting immediate expiration but leaving businesses and governments on both continents anxious about the partnership's long-term trajectory.

Feb 2, 2026

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The AI Interview: How McKinsey and BCG Are Rewriting the Rules of the Case Study

Consulting giants McKinsey and BCG are integrating proprietary AI chatbots like Lilli and Casey into their famed interview processes, testing candidates on problem-solving with ambiguous, AI-generated data and shifting the skills required for the next generation of consultants.

Feb 2, 2026

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Amber Beverage Group Seeks Legal Shield for Latvian Operations Amid Financial Strain

The spirits giant files for legal protection for its production and warehouse assets in Latvia, citing cash flow pressures from geopolitical fallout and market headwinds, while assuring global sales remain unaffected.

Feb 2, 2026

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Crypto Markets Tumble as Fed Hawkishness and Political Gridlock Spark Broad Sell-Off

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP lead a sharp downturn, erasing billions in market value amid fears of prolonged high interest rates and U.S. government instability. Analysts warn of potential further declines if key support levels fail.

Feb 2, 2026