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Costa Rica Votes Amid Security Crisis, With Conservative Favorite Poised for Victory

Costa Ricans cast ballots Sunday in an election defined by soaring narco-violence, with ruling party candidate Laura Fernandez, promising a Bukele-style crackdown, favored to win. The vote signals a potential rightward shift and constitutional showdown in a nation struggling with its transformation into a major drug trafficking hub.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Warsh's Fed Return Ignites Debate Over Trillion-Dollar Balance Sheet Legacy

President Trump's anticipated nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, a vocal critic of the central bank's post-crisis asset purchases, is shifting market focus from interest rates to the future of the Fed's $6.6 trillion balance sheet and its fundamental role in financial markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Unico Silver's Meteoric Rise: Can New Leadership Justify Lofty Valuation After 368% Surge?

Following a staggering 368% total shareholder return over the past year, Unico Silver (ASX:USL) is shaking up its board. With a new technical chair appointed and a price-to-book ratio soaring at 51x, investors are left weighing explosive growth against exploration risks and persistent losses.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

RXO Names Daniel Morris as New Chief Accounting Officer Amid Stock Volatility

RXO (NYSE:RXO) has appointed Daniel Morris as its new Chief Accounting Officer, succeeding the retiring Jason Kerr. The leadership transition comes as the company's shares show significant volatility, with a 43.2% decline over the past year despite recent monthly gains.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Marsh McLennan Launches 'Secure Harbor' to Anchor Senior Living Sector Amid Insurance Storm

Marsh McLennan Agency unveils a group captive insurance solution designed specifically for senior living communities, aiming to provide stable liability coverage and risk management support in a challenging market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

PJT Partners Q4 Earnings Preview: Can the Boutique Bank Maintain Its Outperformance Streak?

As PJT Partners prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, the market watches to see if the elite advisory firm can continue its run of topping revenue estimates amidst a turbulent period for financial stocks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

D-Wave Quantum Bolsters Market Position with Dual-Platform Strategy and Major Florida Expansion

D-Wave Quantum solidifies its dual-platform quantum computing approach through the acquisition of Quantum Circuits Inc. and the launch of a major Florida R&D hub, backed by new multi-million dollar commercial and academic agreements.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Amgen Earnings Preview: Biotech Giant Faces Growth Test Amid Market Scrutiny

As Amgen prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are watching for signs of sustained momentum in its key drug portfolios and the impact of recent acquisitions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Emerson Electric Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Automation Sector Momentum

Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR) is scheduled to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after Tuesday's market close, with investors watching for signs of sustained growth in industrial automation and software.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Lumen Technologies Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Ongoing Turnaround Efforts

Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) is scheduled to release its quarterly earnings after market close on Tuesday, with Wall Street bracing for another expected revenue decline as the telecom infrastructure giant continues its multi-year restructuring.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Merck's Q4 Earnings in Focus: Can the Pharma Giant Sustain Its Momentum?

As Merck prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are watching to see if the pharmaceutical leader can maintain its track record of exceeding expectations amid a slowing growth outlook.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Markets Reel as Geopolitical Thaw and Fed Pick Reshape Landscape

Oil prices plunged and precious metals extended their historic sell-off as easing US-Iran tensions and President Trump's hawkish nominee for Federal Reserve Chair triggered a dramatic dollar rally, sending shockwaves through global markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

China's Export-Focused Factories Show Surprise Resilience as Broader Economy Cools

A private gauge of China's manufacturing activity edged higher in January, defying expectations of a slowdown, as export-oriented firms outperformed. The reading contrasts with weaker official data, highlighting a two-speed industrial sector amid persistent domestic headwinds.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Mercury Systems Braces for Q4 Earnings Amid Sector Momentum

Defense electronics specialist Mercury Systems (MRCY) is set to report quarterly results after Tuesday's close, with analysts projecting a revenue dip despite recent stock strength and positive industry tailwinds.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Blue Owl Capital Faces Investor Lawsuit as $295 Billion Private Credit Giant Grapples With Liquidity Strain

A federal class-action lawsuit alleges Blue Owl Capital, a major player in the $1.7 trillion private credit market, restricted investor withdrawals amid mounting redemptions, testing Wall Street's promise of 'democratized' alternative investments for Main Street.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Jack Henry & Associates Poised for Q4 Earnings Release: Sector Sentiment and Analyst Outlook in Focus

As Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY) prepares to announce its fiscal fourth-quarter results, the financial technology sector watches closely. The report could set the tone for peers in a market segment recently under pressure.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Amdocs Earnings Preview: Telecom Software Giant Faces Pivotal Q4 Amid Industry Shifts

As Amdocs prepares to report its quarterly earnings, investors are weighing its growth trajectory against a backdrop of mixed sector performance and heightened scrutiny on profitability.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Insiders Hold the Reins: CB Industrial Product's Leadership Stakes Its Future on Company Performance

A commanding 66% insider ownership at CB Industrial Product Holding Berhad (KLSE:CBIP) aligns management's fortunes directly with shareholders, raising questions about governance and future direction in Malaysia's industrial sector.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Amid Minneapolis Unrest, DHS Secretary Noem Defends Agency's Record as Border Czar Deploys

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asserted her department is 'always learning' while defending its actions, as veteran official Tom Homan arrives in Minneapolis to oversee ICE operations following violent clashes and mounting political pressure.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Fewer but Fiercer: The Evolving Disruption of U.S. Government Shutdowns

While the frequency of U.S. government shutdowns has declined since the 1990s, a deepening partisan divide has transformed them into longer, more damaging stalemates, with 22 closures since 1976 imposing growing costs on federal operations and the public.

Feb 2, 2026