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Business

NVIDIA Scales Back $100 Billion OpenAI Ambition, Pivots to Broader AI Alliance Strategy

NVIDIA has significantly revised its once-floated $100 billion investment plan for OpenAI, opting for a more measured commitment. The strategic shift underscores the chipmaker's focus on business discipline and diversifying its partnerships across the booming AI ecosystem, even as it remains central to OpenAI's operations.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tesla's Fork in the Road: AI Ambitions Clash with Auto Woes, Splitting Wall Street Between $500 and $350 Targets

Tesla's strategic pivot from electric vehicles to AI and robotics, coupled with declining automotive revenue, has created a stark divide among analysts. Bullish forecasts see shares hitting $500, while bears warn of a drop to $350, leaving investors to weigh Elon Musk's high-stakes vision against core business challenges.

Feb 2, 2026

US

A Decade of Help Ends in Tragedy: Albany Woman Killed After Asking Long-Term Guest to Leave

A 65-year-old Albany woman, remembered by family as 'the heart of the family,' was fatally shot in her home by a man she had housed for ten years, who then turned the gun on himself.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Duke Dance Student Killed, Roommate Injured in Jealous Rage; Attacker Pleads Guilty

Stephon Dubose has pleaded guilty to the 2023 murder of Angela Risi, a graduate dance student at Duke University, and the attempted murder of her roommate. The attack was motivated by Risi's refusal to commit to an exclusive relationship, prosecutors said.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Trial Opens for Four Men in Fatal Drive-By Shooting of Mother Outside London Church

The trial of four men charged with the murder of Michelle Sadio, a mother of two killed outside a Harlesden church in 2024, has begun, revealing allegations of a botched attack targeting a local rapper.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Markets See Broad Sell-Off: CoinDesk 20 Index Plunges 9.3% as Ethereum Leads Decline

The CoinDesk 20 Index, a key benchmark for the digital asset market, fell sharply over the weekend, with every constituent in the red. Ethereum's 13.9% drop was a primary driver of the downturn.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Piper Sandler Trims Price Target for Black Diamond Therapeutics Amid Model Review, Despite Recent Clinical Wins

Analyst Piper Sandler has lowered its price target on Black Diamond Therapeutics (BDTX) while maintaining an Overweight rating, following a broad review of its biotech coverage. The adjustment comes even as the company recently reported encouraging Phase 2 data for its lead oncology drug candidate.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Firm Capital Property Trust Posts 22% Total Return, Yet Trails Broader Market

Firm Capital Property Trust (TSE:FCD.UN) delivered a 22% total shareholder return over the past year, buoyed by dividends, despite a more modest share price gain and underlying earnings pressure. The performance highlights the complex dynamics between dividend yield, market sentiment, and fundamental business health in the current real estate investment trust (REIT) landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Latin America's Economic Crossroads: Navigating the Surge of Chinese Imports

As Chinese exports, from electric vehicles to e-commerce goods, reshape Latin American markets, governments and industries grapple with the dual pressures of affordable consumer goods and strained local manufacturing, forcing a delicate recalibration of trade policies and regional alliances.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Medicare's Obesity Drug Coverage Set to Fuel Lilly's Weight-Loss Pill Launch, CEO Says

Eli Lilly's CEO sees Medicare's new policy covering obesity treatments as a pivotal moment, poised to unlock access for millions of beneficiaries to its incoming oral drug, orforglipron, and intensify the market battle with Novo Nordisk.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

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

Business

JAKKS Pacific Delivers 17% Annual Returns Over Five Years, Outpacing Broader Market

Despite a recent pullback, shareholders in toy and consumer products maker JAKKS Pacific have seen robust long-term gains, with a total shareholder return of 118% over the past five years, fueled by a turnaround to profitability and strategic insider confidence.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Early-Stage Drilling Hits Broad Mineralization at Troubadour's Senneville Project in Quebec

Initial drill results from the Senneville gold-silver-copper property in Quebec's prolific Val-d'Or camp have intersected significant near-surface mineralization, with intervals up to 57.8 meters, marking a promising start to the multi-phase exploration campaign.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Names Revealed: Federal Agents Involved in Fatal Minneapolis Shooting of ICU Nurse

ProPublica has identified the two Customs and Border Protection officers who discharged their weapons during an encounter that resulted in the death of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse. The incident has intensified scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement tactics in urban areas.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Atos Shares Surge 164% in a Year: Is the Turnaround Real or a Mirage?

The French IT giant's stock has skyrocketed over the past 12 months, dramatically outperforming the market. But with a volatile recent history and mixed long-term returns, investors are questioning whether the rally reflects a sustainable recovery or a speculative bounce. A deep dive into valuation metrics reveals a complex picture.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's Weekend Plunge Leaves a Historic Futures Gap as Macro Fears Trigger $5.4 Billion Deleveraging

A confluence of geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic pressures sparked a broad crypto market rout over the weekend, creating one of Bitcoin's largest CME futures gaps on record and wiping out over $5.4 billion in leveraged positions.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Tragedy Deepens: Teenager Succumbs to Injuries, Swiss New Year's Bar Fire Death Toll Reaches 41

An 18-year-old has died from injuries sustained in the devastating fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, raising the final death toll to 41. The incident, which occurred during New Year's celebrations, also left over 100 injured, with many still hospitalized across Europe.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Texas Community Reels as Third Teen Dies in Sledding Tragedy Within Days

The death of 17-year-old Caden Nowicki marks the third fatal sledding incident in North Texas in less than a week, raising urgent questions about winter recreation safety.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Tragedy Strikes L.A. Mayoral Race: Candidate Austin Beutner's Daughter, 22, Dies After Being Found Near Highway

Emily Beutner, a 22-year-old Loyola Marymount University student and daughter of mayoral hopeful Austin Beutner, has died following a medical emergency near a Palmdale highway. The death is under investigation by homicide detectives.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tesla's Valuation Crossroads: Short-Term Gains Clash With Long-Term Ambitions

Tesla's stock is navigating turbulent waters, with a recent one-day surge contrasting sharply against a weaker quarterly performance. As the EV pioneer's share price hovers above some analyst targets, investors are left weighing its ambitious robotaxi and AI-driven future against more conservative valuation models.

Feb 2, 2026