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Coca-Cola's Super Bowl Ad Plans Spark Regulatory Scrutiny Over Prediction Market Trading

As prediction markets begin listing contracts on Coca-Cola's potential Super Bowl 60 advertising, regulators are examining whether these platforms could facilitate insider trading based on confidential marketing decisions. The intersection of major corporate campaigns and speculative trading raises novel questions for both the beverage giant and financial watchdogs.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond the Blue Chips: Three European Micro-Caps Poised for Growth in February 2026

As the Eurozone's patchy recovery creates divergent opportunities, we spotlight three small-cap stocks—from Dutch media to Swedish medtech and satcom—that combine financial resilience with high-growth potential for the discerning investor.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's $80,000 Ceiling: Why the Current Dip May Be Short-Lived

Despite a wave of bearish sentiment and significant fund outflows, underlying on-chain metrics and historical patterns suggest Bitcoin's stay below the key $80,000 level could be brief, with early signs of institutional accumulation emerging.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Poland's Economic Ascent: From Iron Curtain to G20 Threshold

Poland stands on the cusp of joining the G20, marking a historic economic transformation from a communist-era command economy to a trillion-dollar European powerhouse. This journey, once dismissed as a fanciful dream, is now hailed as a modern miracle with tangible impacts on everyday life.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Wipro Shares Surge 6.7% on Launch of New AI-Driven Operating Model

Wipro Ltd. (WIT) saw its stock jump nearly 7% Monday, breaking a three-day decline, following the introduction of 'Wipro Intelligence,' an integrated AI-powered model designed to streamline enterprise transformation for clients.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Knight-Swift Stock Surges 7% as Industry Veteran Returns to Helm Amid Market Headwinds

Shares of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings jumped sharply Monday after the trucking giant appointed former executive Joe Vitiritto as president, signaling a strategic shift to navigate a softening freight market and recent earnings slump.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Western Digital Stock Surges 8% as Investors Anticipate Key Strategy Update

Shares of Western Digital Corp. (WDC) rallied sharply on Monday, breaking a two-day decline as the market positions for the company's upcoming 'Innovation Day' and its latest financial results, which showcased explosive growth tied to AI infrastructure demand.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Lumentum Shares Surge 8% Ahead of Earnings, Fueled by Analyst Optimism on AI Networking Demand

Lumentum Holdings Inc. saw its stock price climb over 8% on Monday, extending recent gains as investors positioned themselves ahead of quarterly results. The rally was supported by a series of bullish price target upgrades from major Wall Street firms, citing the company's exposure to the infrastructure needs of agentic AI and advanced reasoning networks.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Carnival Stock Surges 8% on Dividend Announcement and Sector Optimism

Shares of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL) jumped sharply Monday, buoyed by a new dividend payment and a wave of positive sentiment sweeping the cruise industry following strong results from a key competitor.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Corning Shares Surge on Rare Earths Stockpile Project, Meta Deal Momentum

Corning Inc. (GLW) stock jumped nearly 7% Monday, fueled by investor optimism over its participation in a major federal rare earths initiative and a recent multi-billion dollar supply agreement with Meta Platforms.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

SanDisk Stock Surges on Bernstein's Bullish Target, Fueled by AI Data Center Demand

Shares of SanDisk Corporation soared over 15% Monday, extending a five-day rally after Bernstein analysts dramatically raised their price target by 72%, citing explosive growth in AI-driven data center revenue and stellar quarterly earnings.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Vietnam's Strategic Duality: Internal Military Document Reveals War Preparations Against U.S. Amid Deep-Seated 'Color Revolution' Fears

A year after Vietnam and the United States elevated bilateral ties to a 'comprehensive strategic partnership,' a leaked internal military assessment reveals Hanoi was simultaneously preparing for a potential American 'war of aggression.' The document, analyzed by rights group The 88 Project, underscores Vietnam's profound anxiety over U.S.-backed 'color revolutions' and the complex balancing act in its foreign policy.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Iran Signals Readiness for Talks with U.S., Calls for 'Fair and Equitable' Negotiations

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has directed his foreign minister to engage in what he termed 'fair and equitable negotiations' with the United States, marking a potential diplomatic opening amid longstanding tensions.

Feb 3, 2026

World

House GOP Faces Crucial Test Vote to Avert Shutdown as Johnson Navigates Trump's Demands

Speaker Mike Johnson confronts a pivotal procedural vote Tuesday, needing near-unanimous Republican support to pass a stopgap funding bill and end a partial government shutdown, all while managing pressure from former President Trump and internal party divisions.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Gabbard Defends Role in FBI Election Center Search, Citing National Security Mandate

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has formally justified her presence at an FBI search of a Georgia election facility, asserting her actions were within her legal authority to protect election integrity from foreign threats.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Sweet Relief or Bitter Pill? Europe's 2025 Food Inflation Paints a Mixed Picture

While overall EU food inflation moderated to 2.8% in 2025, stark disparities emerged. Chocolate, frozen fruit, and beef led price surges, while olive oil and sugar saw significant declines. Turkey's crisis-level inflation contrasted sharply with stability in Switzerland and France.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Binance Withdrawals Back Online Following Brief Technical Halt, Easing Trader Jitters

Binance has restored withdrawal services after a roughly 20-minute disruption attributed to technical issues, providing some relief during a volatile period for cryptocurrency markets.

Feb 3, 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

Analysts Bullish on American Tower's 2026 Outlook Despite Price Target Adjustments

Wall Street maintains a positive stance on American Tower Corporation (AMT) as it enters 2026, with over 70% of analysts recommending the stock. While several firms have trimmed price targets citing sector headwinds, the long-term outlook for the communications infrastructure giant remains favorable, driven by its data center portfolio and stable tower business.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Iron Mountain (IRM) Gains Analyst Favor as Storage, Data Centers, and IT Asset Business Drive Growth

Barclays raises price target on Iron Mountain, citing strength in storage, rentals, and its expanding IT asset lifecycle unit. The firm's data center leasing and cost restructuring are also seen as key catalysts for 2026.

Feb 3, 2026