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AI and Academia Reshape San Francisco's Showplace Square, Signaling a New Chapter for Office Market

Once a symbol of tech retrenchment, San Francisco's Showplace Square is undergoing a profound transformation. Major leases by AI firms Together AI and Physical Intelligence, coupled with Vanderbilt University's planned campus, are redefining the neighborhood as a nexus for technology, education, and innovation, offering a significant boost to the city's office recovery narrative.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Zegna's Direct-to-Consumer Pivot Fuels Growth, Offsets Wholesale Retreat in 2025

The Ermenegildo Zegna Group reported a 1.1% organic revenue increase to €1.91 billion for 2025, powered by robust DTC performance. While annual sales dipped slightly on a reported basis, a strong fourth-quarter acceleration signals the payoff of its strategic channel shift.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ethereum Tests Key $2,200 Support as Sell-Off Intensifies; Analysts Spot Potential Reversal Signal

Ethereum's price has plunged 27% in five days, bringing it perilously close to the $2,000 threshold. While fear-driven selling dominates, on-chain metrics suggest the sell-off may be nearing exhaustion, potentially setting the stage for a long-term recovery.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Rafah Crossing Reopens Under Fragile Ceasefire, Offering Glimmer of Hope for Gaza's Medically Vulnerable

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has partially reopened under the terms of the US-brokered ceasefire, permitting a limited number of medical evacuations for the first time in nearly two years, as tens of thousands await passage.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Reitar Logtech's Steady Fundamentals Clash with Market Pessimism: Is the 50% Sell-Off Overdone?

Despite a brutal 50% share price plunge over three months, Reitar Logtech Holdings (NASDAQ:RITR) exhibits underlying financial resilience. While its Return on Equity appears weak, the company's aggressive reinvestment strategy has fueled a remarkable 26% net income growth over five years, starkly outperforming its struggling industry. This analysis delves into the disconnect between short-term market sentiment and the firm's long-term operational engine.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

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

World

Rafah Crossing Reopens with Severe Restrictions, Offering Flicker of Hope to Besieged Gaza

The vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt partially reopened Monday, allowing severely limited civilian movement for the first time since its capture by Israeli forces in 2024. The cautious resumption follows intense international pressure but falls far short of addressing Gaza's overwhelming humanitarian crisis.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Rafah Crossing Reopens Under Fragile Truce, Offering Cautious Hope for Gaza

The vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has partially reopened after a prolonged closure, a key provision of the US-mediated ceasefire. The move allows for limited humanitarian movement under stringent security oversight by Israel and Egypt.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Hagerty President Offloads $620K in Stock Via Pre-Arranged Plan

Hagerty Marketplace President Kenneth Ahn sold 50,000 shares in late January, a move executed under a pre-determined trading plan as the specialty insurer reports record quarterly profits.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Western Housing Shift: Eight Major Metros See Home Prices Dip, Offering Buyers New Leverage

After years of relentless growth, a cooling trend is taking hold in several Western U.S. housing markets. We examine the metros where prices are falling, what's driving the change, and how prospective buyers can navigate this shifting landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Rafah Crossing Reopens Under Fragile Truce, Offering Glimmer of Hope for Gaza

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Monday for strictly limited passenger traffic, marking a critical, if symbolic, step in implementing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The move follows intense diplomatic efforts and comes as the agreement enters a more complex second phase.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

DeFi Giants Unwind: $371 Million Ethereum Sell-Off Signals Strategic Risk Reduction

Two of the largest known Ethereum holders, BitcoinOG and Trend Research, have strategically sold a combined $371 million worth of ETH to repay loans on the Aave protocol. This voluntary deleveraging, distinct from over $140 million in automated liquidations processed by Aave, highlights a shift towards caution among major crypto players amid market volatility.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Rafah Crossing to Partially Reopen Monday, Offering Glimmer of Hope for Gaza

After weeks of closure, the vital Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is set to resume limited operations, facilitating the movement of urgent humanitarian cases and some foreign nationals.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Singapore's Green Flight Ambition Takes Off: Google, Airlines Join Landmark SAF Procurement Trial

A consortium of nine major corporations, including Google and Singapore Airlines, is launching a voluntary trial for centralized sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement. This pilot, led by the newly formed SAFCo, is a critical step ahead of Singapore's pioneering green levy on departing flights set for October, aiming to refine systems for a 1% SAF usage target.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Amid Market Volatility, Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks Offer Yields Up to 6.3%

As regional stock markets face headwinds from easing oil prices and shifting geopolitics, income-focused investors are turning to dividend-paying companies for stability and yield. We examine three high-yield opportunities across the textile, banking, and financial sectors.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Rafah Crossing to Reopen Monday, Offering Lifeline to Gaza's Sick and Wounded

After nearly two years of near-total closure, the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is set to reopen under a coordinated pilot operation. The move, a key element of international ceasefire efforts, will initially allow hundreds of critically ill patients and their families to seek medical care abroad.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Czech Capital Sees Mass Rally in Support of President Amidst Government Standoff

Tens of thousands gathered in Prague's Wenceslas Square on Sunday, voicing support for President Petr Pavel in his escalating constitutional dispute with Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's coalition government. The protest, organized by pro-democracy activists, highlights deep divisions over Ukraine policy and a controversial ministerial appointment.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Search Suspended for Missing Fishing Vessel 'Lily Jean' Off Gloucester; One Body Found, Six Remain Missing

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for the crew of the fishing vessel Lily Jean after an extensive 24-hour operation. One unresponsive body and an empty life raft have been recovered, while six individuals are still missing at sea.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Northern Ireland Puts Brakes on Hotel Tax Hike, Offering Relief to Struggling Hospitality Sector

The Northern Ireland Executive has suspended a planned revaluation of hotel business rates, averting significant tax increases for accommodation providers slated for 2026 and providing temporary stability for the region's tourism industry.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Giants: How FTEC and XLK ETFs Offer Divergent Paths to Tech Investing

While both ETFs target the high-flying U.S. technology sector, a closer look reveals critical distinctions in diversification, concentration risk, and liquidity that could sway long-term portfolio outcomes.

Feb 2, 2026