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SharpLink Gaming Bets Big on Ethereum as Major Investor Apeiron Capital Cashes Out

Nasdaq-listed SharpLink Gaming (SBET) is undergoing a radical transformation, pivoting from sports betting to a crypto-centric strategy anchored in Ethereum. This strategic shift coincides with the complete exit of significant institutional holder Apeiron Capital, raising questions about the company's future direction and investor base.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Lightspeed Bets Big on AI Integration, But Market Questions Remain

Lightspeed Commerce embeds AI across its retail and hospitality platforms, aiming to deepen client engagement. While the move aligns with industry trends, analysts debate its immediate impact on adoption rates and the company's long-term valuation.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

PayPal Bets on Text Payments and Daily Services to Reignite Growth Amid Stock Slump

PayPal is expanding beyond online checkouts, launching text-to-pay via Authvia and integrating with tax and gift card services, as it seeks to embed itself deeper into everyday finance despite a prolonged share price decline.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Energy Transfer Bets Big on Growth: Dividend Hike and Pipeline Expansion Signal Aggressive Strategy

Energy Transfer LP announces a significant quarterly distribution increase and outlines ambitious annual growth targets, backed by a multi-billion dollar capital program aimed at expanding its critical U.S. pipeline network, positioning the firm for sustained income growth.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

The New American Dream: Hands-On Skills Outrank Degrees as AI Reshapes Workforce

A new national survey reveals a profound shift in public perception, with three-quarters of Americans now valuing practical experience over formal education for career success, a sentiment amplified by AI's growing impact on white-collar roles.

Feb 3, 2026

World

French Authorities Escalate X Probe with Office Raid, Summon Elon Musk for Questioning

French cybercrime investigators have raided the Paris office of social media platform X and formally summoned its owner Elon Musk for a hearing in April, significantly escalating a wide-ranging probe into the company's algorithms and content moderation practices.

Feb 3, 2026

World

French Authorities Summon Elon Musk for Questioning as Part of Probe into X's Algorithm and Content

French cybercrime prosecutors have summoned Elon Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino for voluntary interviews, following raids on X's Paris offices. The investigation, supported by Europol, examines potential algorithmic interference in French politics and the spread of harmful content via the Grok AI chatbot.

Feb 3, 2026

World

U.S.-India Trade Breakthrough: Modi Hails Tariff Cuts as Opposition Sounds Alarm Over Farm Sector

A surprise trade announcement from Washington has ignited a political storm in New Delhi. While the Modi government welcomes proposed U.S. tariff reductions, opposition lawmakers and analysts are demanding clarity on potential concessions, particularly for India's vast agricultural sector.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Inside the Swiss Fortress: How Tether Amassed a $24 Billion Gold Hoard in a Nuclear Bunker

As digital finance reshapes the global economy, crypto giant Tether is making a massive physical bet, storing a staggering 140 tons of gold in a secret Swiss bunker—a move that positions it among the world's largest gold holders and signals a strategic shift in the battle for monetary influence.

Feb 3, 2026

World

French Authorities Summon Elon Musk, Raid X's Paris Office in Escalating Algorithm and AI Probe

Elon Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino have been summoned for questioning in Paris, as French cybercrime units search the platform's local offices. The probe focuses on content algorithms, data practices, and the controversial 'Grok' AI's ability to generate non-consensual explicit imagery.

Feb 3, 2026

US

NYC's Snow-Clearing Double Standard: City Hall Spares Itself While Fining Private Owners

A winter storm has exposed a glaring inconsistency in New York City's sidewalk snow removal policy, where the city mandates private property owners to clear walkways under threat of fines but does not hold its own agencies to the same standard, leaving many public pathways hazardous.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Bipartisan Senators Sound Alarm Over Pentagon's Reported Plan to Downgrade Havana Syndrome Unit

Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) have warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that relocating the Pentagon's dedicated Havana Syndrome team risks sidelining critical research and care for affected personnel, in a move that appears to contradict earlier commitments.

Feb 3, 2026

AI Takes Center Stage at SCOPE 2026: New Oncology Trial Systems Aim to End 'Referral Black Holes' and Slash Timelines

At the SCOPE 2026 summit, Massive Bio and ConcertAI unveiled competing AI-driven platforms designed to tackle chronic inefficiencies in oncology clinical trials, from patient enrollment to study design, promising faster, more reliable pathways for new cancer therapies.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Ethereum Emerges as Top Contender for Investors Amid Crypto Market Turbulence

As cryptocurrency markets navigate a volatile 2026, Ethereum's robust network activity and growing stablecoin adoption position it as a compelling investment opportunity for those looking to deploy modest capital.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Delhaize Belgium Bolsters Market Reach with Strategic Delfood Takeover

Ahold Delhaize's Belgian arm finalizes the acquisition of Delfood, integrating 303 outlets to solidify its dominance in the local convenience retail landscape and expand its total store network to over 1,100 locations.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

IHG Expands Indian Footprint with New voco Hotel in Lucknow, Set for 2029 Opening

IHG Hotels & Resorts has inked a management deal to bring its vibrant voco brand to Lucknow, marking its third property in the city and reinforcing a strategic push into key Indian urban markets.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Devon and Coterra Forge $58 Billion Shale Giant in Landmark Merger

Devon Energy and Coterra Energy announce a definitive all-stock merger, poised to create a dominant U.S. shale operator with an enterprise value of $58 billion and headquarters in Houston.

Feb 3, 2026

Lopesan Unveils Trio of New Resorts in Punta Cana, Targeting Diverse Travelers for 2026 Opening

The Lopesan Hotel Group announces a major expansion in the Dominican Republic's premier tourist region, with three distinct resorts now accepting bookings for early 2026.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Ambarella's Five-Year Slide: Stock Plummets 47% as Investors Face Mounting Losses

While the broader market has surged, Ambarella shareholders have watched their investment erode over a half-decade, with a recent $179 million weekly loss intensifying the pain. We examine the underlying business metrics behind the chipmaker's prolonged decline.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond the Blue Chips: Three European Small-Caps Under €50M Worth a Closer Look

Amidst a resilient broader market, investors are scouring Europe for overlooked opportunities. We examine three sub-€50 million market cap companies—Componenta, Duell Oyj, and Cherry SE—that combine niche market positions with evolving financial stories, offering potential for growth-oriented portfolios.

Feb 3, 2026