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Business

Barrick Bets Big: Doubling Down on Gold, Copper, and Shareholder Returns Amid Price Surge

Barrick Gold Corporation is strategically ramping up gold production to capitalize on high prices while simultaneously expanding its copper portfolio as a long-term hedge. The mining giant is also channeling robust profits back to investors through enhanced dividends and buybacks, following a period of stellar stock performance.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Pennsylvania Study Reveals Online Casino Boom Fueled by Small Group of High-Stakes Players

A new Penn State report uncovers that soaring iGaming revenues in Pennsylvania are driven disproportionately by a minority of big spenders, raising questions about industry sustainability and consumer protection.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Porsche's Electric Sports Car Ambitions Stall as Budget Pressures Mount

Under new CEO Michael Leiters, Porsche is reportedly considering axing its planned all-electric 718 Boxster and Cayman line. The potential move, driven by development hurdles and soaring costs, signals a strategic recalibration as the automaker grapples with a sales slowdown in China and the financial weight of revising its EV roadmap.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

From Stablecoin Giant to Treasury Titan: Tether Emerges as a Major Force in U.S. Debt and Gold Markets

Tether, the company behind the world's dominant stablecoin, has quietly built a balance sheet rivaling major financial institutions, amassing vast holdings of U.S. Treasury debt and gold. Its explosive growth is reshaping its role in traditional finance and drawing regulatory scrutiny.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Financial Guru Dave Ramsey Advises Caller to Prioritize Debt Over SpaceX IPO and Delayed Honeymoon

A Utah couple with a $180,000 income sought advice on using a $7,300 bonus. Dave Ramsey's firm counsel: shore up emergency savings, attack their HELOC debt, and postpone both a long-awaited honeymoon and speculative IPO investing until their financial foundation is secure.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tech or Bust: Independent Grocers Told to Embrace Digital Shift or Risk Fading Away

At the NGA Show, industry leaders issued a stark warning: community ties alone won't save local grocers from being outpaced by tech-savvy giants and shifting consumer habits. A clear digital roadmap is now non-negotiable for survival.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Healthcare Bankruptcies Dip in 2025, Yet Sector Braces for Looming Fiscal Storm

A new report shows a 21% year-over-year decline in healthcare bankruptcy filings, offering a glimmer of relief. However, experts warn that deep-seated pressures from Medicaid cuts, policy shifts, and rising operational costs threaten to undermine the sector's fragile stability in the coming years.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Palantir Poised for Robust Q4 Earnings Amid Market Volatility

Palantir Technologies prepares to release its fourth-quarter financial results, with analysts forecasting significant growth despite recent pressure on its stock and broader software sector concerns.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Massachusetts Baker's $3,000 GE Oven Nightmare Highlights Consumer Rights Beyond Warranty

A Foxboro woman's two-year struggle with a defective high-end oven underscores the enduring power of state consumer protection laws, even after a manufacturer's warranty expires.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Wells Fargo CEO's Pay Soars to $40 Million as Bank Emerges from Regulatory Shadow

Wells Fargo's board has approved a 28% compensation increase for CEO Charlie Scharf, bringing his total package to $40 million for the past year. The move comes as the bank marks a pivotal turnaround, with major federal penalties lifted and its transformation under Scharf's leadership cited as justification for the raise.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Legal Thrill Ride Ends in Court: Austin Firm Sues Roller Coaster Giant Over $1.5 Million Fee Dispute

Hawxhurst LLP has filed a federal lawsuit against International Amusement Rides and Intamin Ltd., alleging the roller coaster manufacturers failed to pay $1.5 million in legal fees after the firm defended them in high-stakes intellectual property battles.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

UPS Navigates a Painful Turnaround: Why Wall Street's Outcast Could Be a Contrarian Bet

As United Parcel Service executes a strategic overhaul focused on profitability over volume, its financials reveal a nascent but promising trend, leading some investors to see a potential rebound on the horizon despite recent stock declines.

Feb 2, 2026

US

The Reykjavik Promise: How a 1986 Summit Nearly Banished Nukes—And Why That Dream Is Fading

Forty years after Reagan and Gorbachev's historic meeting in Iceland envisioned a world free of nuclear weapons, expired treaties, rising stockpiles, and new global players are fueling a dangerous relapse.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Toyota's Hybrid Surge Drives Record 2025 Sales, Defying Trade Headwinds

Toyota Motor Corp. has cemented its position as the world's top-selling automaker for 2025, posting record global sales fueled by robust demand for its hybrid vehicles. The results underscore the company's strategic bet on a multi-pathway approach to electrification, even as new U.S. tariffs and shifting trade policies challenge the global industry.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

PepsiCo Veteran: Mentorship and Development Are Key to Unlocking Supply Chain Careers

In an exclusive interview, PepsiCo SVP Darcy Arata highlights how formal mentorship programs and leadership commitment to inclusivity are transforming career pathways in the evolving supply chain sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

HubSpot's Strong Pipeline and Cash Flow Outlook Clash with Slumping Stock Price

Despite a sharp sell-off in its shares, HubSpot reports a surge in new contract signings and projects an expanding free cash flow margin, signaling underlying operational strength even as investors remain wary.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Conagra Bets Big on Protein with New MEGA Breakfast Bowls, But Can It Revive Investor Appetite?

Conagra Brands launches its protein-packed Banquet MEGA Breakfast Bowls, a direct challenge to rivals in the frozen aisle. While the move aligns with consumer trends, analysts question if it's enough to offset broader financial pressures facing the packaged food giant.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cardano's Deep Discount Fails to Rally Whales as Technical and Sentiment Hurdles Loom

Despite trading at a near 45% discount from December highs and showing early technical reversal signs, Cardano (ADA) is struggling to attract unified buying from large holders. On-chain data reveals fragmented whale behavior amid fading social interest and persistent structural risks.

Feb 2, 2026

World

TurkStream Gas Flows Rise as EU Ban Looms, Highlighting Europe's Energy Dilemma

Russian pipeline gas exports to Europe via TurkStream increased in January, even as the EU finalizes a sweeping ban and Moscow's overall sales hit a multi-decade low, underscoring the continent's complex and uneven energy transition.

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