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Honda's December Production Rebounds 4% Globally, But Annual Output Slips Amid Regional Shifts

Honda Motor posted a 4.3% year-on-year increase in global vehicle production for December 2025, recovering from a steep November slump. However, the automaker's full-year 2025 output fell nearly 9%, highlighting uneven regional performance with North America rebounding sharply while Asia, particularly China, saw significant declines.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Memory Chip Prices Set to Nearly Double in Q1, TrendForce Warns

A sharp supply crunch is driving contract prices for mainstream DRAM memory chips up by as much as 95% quarter-on-quarter in early 2025, according to a revised forecast from market analyst TrendForce.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Altcoin Market Braces for $638 Million Token Unlock Wave Amid Liquidity Crunch

A wave of token unlocks valued at over $638 million is set to hit the cryptocurrency market this week, adding selling pressure to an already struggling altcoin sector facing thin liquidity and weak investor demand.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $76,000, Triggering Over $2 Billion in Liquidations

A sharp weekend sell-off pushed Bitcoin below a key cost basis for major holders, liquidating leveraged bets and rattling a market already on edge from cooling ETF inflows and heightened leverage.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Italtile's Five-Year Slump: Shareholders Face 16% Loss Despite Recent Gains

While Italtile's stock saw an 11% bump last month, a look at the past five years reveals a sobering picture for long-term investors, with total shareholder returns deep in negative territory even as company earnings grew.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nomura Reins In Crypto Ambitions as Market Volatility Bites

Japan's financial giant Nomura Holdings is scaling back risk at its digital asset unit following Q3 losses, a strategic pullback that mirrors wider pain across the crypto treasury sector as Bitcoin struggles to hold key levels.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Vanishing Numbers: How America's Fraying Economic Data Infrastructure Threatens Jobs and Stability

A quiet crisis is eroding the foundation of U.S. economic decision-making. As key federal data agencies face budget cuts, political pressure, and operational challenges, the resulting information gap could leave policymakers and businesses 'flying blind,' increasing the risks of policy missteps, deeper recessions, and prolonged unemployment.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Navigating Market Stability: One Defensive Stock to Consider and Two Facing Headwinds

While low-volatility stocks can anchor a portfolio, investors often sacrifice growth for safety. We analyze one steady performer with durable advantages and two companies where challenges may outweigh the stability premium.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Momentum Check: One Stock Riding a Sustainable Wave, Two Others Raising Eyebrows

As several stocks test their 52-week highs, we separate resilient momentum from potential mirages. We analyze one company capitalizing on long-term trends and two where caution may be warranted.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Hype: Separating Market Momentum from Sustainable Value

While several stocks have posted impressive short-term gains, a closer look reveals a divergence between fleeting catalysts and fundamental strength. We analyze one surging name with a solid foundation and two others where caution may be warranted.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Moscow Claims Capture of Prydorozhnie in Zaporizhzhia, Advancing Southern Front

Russian forces have reportedly seized the settlement of Prydorozhnie in southeastern Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, according to a defense ministry statement. The claim, yet to be independently verified, marks the latest in a series of incremental territorial gains.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AI Chip Wars: The Steady Foundry vs. The Ambitious Challenger

As AI spending surges, investors face a classic choice: TSMC, the indispensable manufacturer powering the entire industry, or AMD, the aggressive designer aiming to dethrone Nvidia. We analyze the risk-reward calculus.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Italy's Infrastructure Push: Webuild Lands €531 Million Contract for Key Calabrian Road Project

The Italian construction giant Webuild secures a major contract to build a critical section of the SS106 Jonica road, a project set to enhance connectivity in Calabria while creating hundreds of jobs and employing advanced construction technologies.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

NewRiver REIT Reports Robust Q3, Citing Strong Consumer Demand and Portfolio Momentum

UK retail property specialist NewRiver REIT signals a resilient operational performance in its third quarter, driven by sustained consumer spending and strategic capital recycling, while navigating business rate changes.

Feb 2, 2026

Streaming Giants to Pour $14.2 Billion into Sports Rights by 2026, With Amazon Taking the Lead

A new forecast reveals streaming platforms are set to increase sports rights spending by 7% in 2026, with Amazon's Prime Video overtaking DAZN as the top investor, signaling a major shift in the battle for live sports dominance.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Annaly Capital Doubles Down on Residential Credit After Strong Earnings, Targets 2026 Growth

Buoyed by robust quarterly and full-year results, Annaly Capital Management is pivoting more capital toward residential credit and mortgage servicing rights. The mortgage REIT's strategic shift aims to build on its earnings momentum while navigating an evolving interest rate landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

The AI-Powered "Micro-Team": Reid Hoffman Claims 15 Workers With AI Can Outpace 150 Without

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman argues that AI-native startups, by building custom solutions for precise problems, are enabling tiny teams to achieve output once requiring ten times the headcount, fundamentally reshaping productivity and competition.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Oil Prices Tumble as Geopolitical Tensions Cool, Broader Commodities Rout Weighs

Crude oil benchmarks plunged over 7%, with Brent near $66 and WTI around $62, as President Trump's comments eased fears of a U.S.-Iran conflict and a sell-off in metals markets spilled over. Analysts suggest the drop reflects a rapid unwinding of risk premiums rather than a fundamental change in supply dynamics.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Headlines: Analysts Probe Northwest Bancshares on Synergies, Growth After Penns Woods Deal

Northwest Bancshares' Q4 results showcased the initial impact of its Penns Woods acquisition, boosting revenue and margins. While management struck a confident tone on integration, analyst questions during the earnings call revealed a sharper focus on the sustainability of growth, cost savings, and competitive pressures in a shifting rate environment.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Agilysys Shares Tumble Despite Revenue Beat as Costs Dent Profits; Analysts Probe Growth Strategy

Hospitality tech provider Agilysys saw its stock price drop sharply post-earnings, even as Q4 revenue topped estimates. Higher development costs squeezed profits, though CEO highlighted strong subscription growth in key segments. Analysts are now scrutinizing the pace of major rollouts and efficiency gains.

Feb 2, 2026