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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

7 Leaves Cafe Brews Up a Tech Upgrade: Partners with Square to Streamline Operations Across All 44 U.S. Stores

The popular Vietnamese-American beverage chain is implementing Square's commerce platform to unify in-store and drive-thru experiences, enhance loyalty programs, and scale its growing national footprint.

Jan 30, 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

Business

Micron Bets $24 Billion on Singapore Hub in Strategic Pivot to AI Memory Dominance

Micron Technology is making a decisive shift from volatile consumer memory markets, channeling a massive $24 billion investment into Singapore to build advanced fabrication and packaging facilities aimed squarely at the booming AI data center sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Aris Mining Consolidates Leadership, Sets Ambitious 2026 Targets in Strategic Overhaul

Aris Mining (TSX:ARIS) has undertaken a significant corporate restructuring, reinstating founder Neil Woodyer as both Chairman and CEO while outlining elevated production goals for 2026. The move, aimed at streamlining operations, places the company's ambitious Marmato expansion and near-term execution squarely under Woodyer's renewed command.

Jan 30, 2026

World

France and Chad Chart New Course, Pivoting from Military Ties to Economic Partnership

Following a rupture in their longstanding security alliance, French President Emmanuel Macron and Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno have agreed to reset bilateral relations, placing future cooperation squarely in the economic and developmental sphere.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Arlo Technologies Files ESOP Shelf Registration: A Strategic Move Amid Valuation Questions

Arlo Technologies has registered over 4.2 million shares for an employee stock plan, a move that brings potential dilution and the company's capital strategy into focus as its stock shows signs of cooling momentum after a strong run.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Global Payments Bets Big on Merchant Services with Worldplay Acquisition and Unit Sale

In a major strategic pivot, Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) is shedding its issuer processing business to focus on merchant acquiring, fueled by its planned acquisition of Worldpay. The move aims to reshape its revenue streams and competitive edge in the evolving payments landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Minneapolis Union Leader Reveals Coordination Between Elected Officials and Activists in Anti-ICE Monitoring

The head of the Minneapolis teachers' union has disclosed that local elected officials are participating in encrypted Signal groups used to organize surveillance and interference with federal immigration enforcement operations, raising questions about the boundaries of political activism.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AI Infrastructure Spending Set to Soar Past $500 Billion, Spotlighting Data Center Giant Equinix

As hyperscalers double down on AI, data center REITs like Equinix emerge as a stable, dividend-paying avenue for investors seeking exposure to the infrastructure backbone of the boom.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

A Warsh-Led Fed: Banking's Golden Promise or Political Mirage?

Regional banks like Fifth Third are betting on a historic profit surge if Kevin Warsh reshapes the Fed. But Wall Street warns his ambitious plan to slash rates and shrink the balance sheet faces fierce internal and political headwinds, threatening market stability.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Adidas Bets Big on U.S. Soccer Boom, Debuts First Dedicated Store Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Adidas unveils its first U.S.-exclusive soccer flagship at the American Dream Mall, launching an immersive retail experience and exclusive product lines as anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in North America.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tech and Rare Earths Lead Market Rebound Amid Geopolitical Shifts and Earnings Focus

U.S. equities edged higher Monday, buoyed by a rebound in semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks, alongside a surge in rare earth companies following a new strategic initiative. Gains were tempered by falling energy shares, cryptocurrency volatility, and ongoing concerns over a partial government shutdown.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Philadelphia DA's 'Hunt Down' Threat Against ICE Agents Sparks Bipartisan Outcry, Calls for DOJ Probe

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner faces mounting pressure and bipartisan condemnation after publicly threatening to 'hunt down' ICE agents, comparing them to Nazis. A Republican congressman has formally urged the Justice Department to open a criminal investigation into the remarks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Senate Scrutiny Intensifies as Netflix-Warner Bros. Merger Faces Antitrust Reckoning

A landmark Senate hearing this week will examine the potential cultural and economic fallout of Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, amid fears it could create an unprecedented 'stream-opoly'.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

CrowdStrike's Market Lag Belies Wall Street's Bullish Consensus

Despite underperforming the S&P 500 over the past year, cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike continues to command strong analyst support, with a 'Moderate Buy' consensus and significant projected upside.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the AI Hype: Why Apple and Berkshire Hathaway Anchor a Prudent Portfolio for 2026

Amid market volatility driven by AI speculation, a seasoned investor makes the case for a dual-anchor strategy built on Apple's surging iPhone sales and Berkshire Hathaway's formidable $378 billion cash reserve.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

NuScale Power's Meteoric Rise: A $5,000 Bet Two Years Ago Would Now Be Worth Over $37,000

NuScale Power's stock has surged over 640% since early 2024, fueled by investor optimism around its small modular reactor technology. While the potential is vast, analysts caution the road ahead remains fraught with financial and regulatory challenges.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Burger King China Shifts to Local Control: CPE Invests $350M for Majority Stake in Ambitious Expansion Drive

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has formed a joint venture with private equity firm CPE, ceding majority control of Burger King's China operations in a deal aimed at turbocharging growth. The partnership targets a more than tripling of restaurants to over 4,000 by 2035, leveraging local expertise and capital.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Chicago's Downtown Core Faces Unprecedented Office Vacancy Crisis, Raising Economic Alarm

Chicago's downtown office vacancy rate soared to a historic 28.2% at the close of 2025, more than double pre-pandemic levels, as remote work trends and business climate concerns drive a 14th consecutive quarter of record vacancies. Analysts warn of a deepening economic spiral with implications for city services and residents.

Feb 2, 2026