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Opera's Fintech Ambitions Take Center Stage: MiniPay's USDT Integration and Upgraded 2025 Outlook Signal Strategic Shift

Opera's strategic partnership with Tether to integrate USDT and Tether Gold into its MiniPay wallet, coupled with a significant upward revision of its 2025 revenue guidance, is positioning the browser company as a serious contender in the emerging markets fintech space. This move underscores a pivot from pure browsing to becoming a gateway for digital asset transactions.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

From Telecom to Tech Titan: Kyivstar's Super-App Ambitions Fuel Bullish Investor Sentiment

Despite operating in a war-torn economy, Ukraine's leading telecom operator Kyivstar Group Ltd. is rapidly transforming into a digital ecosystem powerhouse. With its stock trading at a significant discount, analysts point to its 'super-app' strategy and robust financials as a compelling growth story.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

CAVA's Growth Recipe: Can the Mediterranean Fast-Casual Chain Deliver for Investors?

A detailed analysis of CAVA Group's bullish investment case examines whether the restaurant chain's aggressive expansion and scaling economics can justify its premium valuation and drive significant long-term returns.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Kennedy Center Executives' Lavish Spending Under Scrutiny Amid Trump-Era Overhaul

As the Kennedy Center faces a two-year closure, internal documents reveal senior executives aligned with the Trump administration charged thousands in luxury dining and hotel stays. Meanwhile, lobbying hits record levels and Epstein case connections draw fresh scrutiny.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Oklo Inc. Poised to Power the AI Boom with Next-Generation Nuclear Reactors

As the artificial intelligence revolution drives an unprecedented surge in electricity demand, advanced nuclear energy developer Oklo Inc. is emerging as a critical infrastructure player. Analysts highlight its unique positioning to provide clean, reliable power for data centers, with significant growth potential on the horizon.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Polestar's Survival Bet: Why Some Investors See Deep Value in the Struggling EV Maker

Despite being battered by market pessimism, Polestar Automotive is drawing attention from contrarian investors who see its deep ties to automotive giant Geely as a potential lifeline. With billions in revenue and a powerful backer, the question is whether this EV brand can navigate its cash burn and tariff challenges.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

WPP plc: A Contrarian Bet on a Beaten-Down Advertising Titan

Once-dominant WPP plc, trading near multi-year lows, is sparking debate among value investors. With a new tech-focused CEO and deep structural changes underway, some see a classic turnaround story in the making, while others remain wary of its debt and competitive pressures.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Array Digital Infrastructure: Unlocking Hidden Value Through Asset Monetization

Following the sale of its wireless business, Array Digital Infrastructure (AD) is poised to deliver significant shareholder returns through a series of planned asset sales and strategic consolidation, presenting a compelling value proposition in the telecom infrastructure space.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

NuScale Power: Betting on a Nuclear Renaissance Fueled by AI's Energy Hunger

As AI-driven electricity demand soars, NuScale Power's certified small modular reactor technology positions it at the forefront of a potential energy transformation. While its path is paved with both landmark agreements and significant execution risks, investors are weighing whether this pre-revenue company can power the future.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Teradyne's AI-Driven Surge: Why Analysts See a 'New Earnings Regime' for the Chip Testing Giant

Teradyne's recent guidance, which shattered market expectations, signals a structural shift in its business driven by the AI hardware boom. This analysis explores why bulls believe the stock remains undervalued despite a sharp rally.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Rep. Nancy Mace Cites Genetic Disorder in Rebuttal to Staffers' Late-Night Alcohol Allegations

South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace has forcefully denied a magazine profile's claims that she ordered staff to deliver liquor after midnight, revealing a lifelong genetic condition that she says makes alcohol consumption dangerous. The allegations, countered by sharp criticism from a former aide, emerge as Mace faces a separate ethics committee probe.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

The Road to Six Figures: Truck Driving Emerges as a Top-Tier Career Path for 2026

A new analysis from hiring platform Indeed places truck driving among the nation's strongest job opportunities, with top earners making up to $160,000 annually without a college degree, signaling a shift in the high-wage career landscape.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

KKR, Singtel Consortium Seizes Full Control of STT GDC in Landmark $5.2 Billion Deal

A consortium led by KKR and Singapore Telecommunications has agreed to acquire the remaining 82% stake in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres for S$6.6 billion, taking full ownership of one of Asia's largest data centre platforms. The deal, valuing STT GDC at S$13.8 billion, marks Southeast Asia's largest-ever data centre transaction and underscores the fierce competition for digital infrastructure assets.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Wisr Limited Nears Profitability Milestone, Analysts Project 2027 Turnaround

Australian lender Wisr Limited (ASX:WZR) is on a path to potentially post its first annual profit in 2027, according to analyst consensus, marking a pivotal shift for the fintech after years of investment and growth.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Amprius Soars on U.S. Manufacturing Breakthrough: Silicon-Anode Battery Deal Fuels Defense Ambitions

Amprius Technologies' stock surged following the announcement of its first domestic manufacturing partnership with Nanotech Energy, a strategic move to establish a U.S.-based supply chain for its advanced silicon-anode batteries, crucial for defense and aerospace sectors under new sourcing rules.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Standard Chartered Bets Big on Solana: Sees 1,900% Surge by 2030 on Micropayments Boom

Despite trimming near-term targets, Standard Chartered forecasts Solana's SOL token could reach $2,000 by decade's end, driven by its growing dominance in low-cost stablecoin transfers and AI-driven micropayments.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Ford Denies Reported Talks with China's Xiaomi on U.S. EV Venture

Ford Motor Company has firmly denied a Financial Times report claiming it held exploratory talks with Chinese tech giant Xiaomi about a potential joint venture to produce electric vehicles in the United States, as geopolitical tensions cast a shadow over cross-industry collaboration.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

WTW Caps Off 2025 with Robust Growth, Eyes Strategic Acquisitions and AI Integration for 2026

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by organic growth across key segments and margin expansion. Executives highlighted strategic investments in technology and talent, the recent acquisition of Newfront, and a positive outlook for 2026 despite some sector-specific headwinds.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Epic Universe Drives Universal Orlando Revenue Surge, Despite Operating Below Full Capacity

Universal Orlando's newest theme park, Epic Universe, has delivered a massive financial boost in its first months, with revenue climbing nearly 22% even before reaching its full operational potential.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

HP CEO Enrique Lores Steps Down, Triggering Leadership Scramble Amid Stock Slump

HP's CEO Enrique Lores has resigned effective immediately, with Bruce Broussard stepping in as interim leader. The surprise departure, as Lores moves to helm another major firm, throws HP's strategic direction into question and puts a spotlight on its prolonged stock underperformance.

Feb 3, 2026