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European Banking Giants Unite: BBVA Joins 12-Member Consortium to Launch Euro Stablecoin, Taking Aim at Tether's Throne

Spain's BBVA has joined the Qivalis consortium, a coalition of twelve major European banks building a euro-denominated stablecoin. The move signals a coordinated push by traditional finance to reclaim ground in the digital currency arena, currently dominated by U.S. issuers, under the new regulatory framework of MiCA.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

A Tale of Two Newsrooms: New York Times Posts Robust Growth While Washington Post Cuts Deep

The New York Times reports a surge in digital subscriptions and advertising revenue for 2025, contrasting sharply with The Washington Post's announcement of sweeping layoffs and section closures as the industry's divide widens.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Geopolitics, Power, and Supply Chains: The New Bottlenecks Reshaping Nvidia and the Semiconductor Cycle

While Nvidia's China sales await a regulatory green light, a deeper shift is underway. The AI boom's next phase is being constrained by power management, memory, and advanced packaging, reshaping value across the semiconductor landscape and turning mature foundries into critical enablers.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

GSK's Strong Quarter Overshadowed by Cautious 2026 Outlook

GSK delivered a robust fourth-quarter performance, surpassing its medium-term targets ahead of schedule. However, the company's deliberately conservative guidance for 2026 has left the market debating whether this signals prudent management or a missed opportunity to inspire greater confidence.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Trust Stamp Seeks "WOW" Trademark for Biometric 'Wallet of Wallets' Platform, Aiming to Simplify Digital Asset Access

Digital identity firm Trust Stamp has filed to trademark "WOW" for its consumer biometric wallet platform, a non-custodial system designed to consolidate multiple digital wallets under one secure, password-free access point using tokenized facial recognition.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Pfizer's Monthly Obesity Shot Heats Up GLP-1 Race, Posing New Challenge to Novo Nordisk

Pfizer's promising mid-stage trial results for its monthly injectable obesity drug, Metsera, signal a credible new competitor for market leaders Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, prompting analysts to flag intensifying rivalry in the lucrative weight-loss therapeutics sector.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

California Dominates America's Dream Employer Rankings, Forbes Survey Reveals

A new Forbes survey identifies the most sought-after workplaces in the U.S., with half of the top ten spots claimed by companies based in California, highlighting a continued shift in workforce priorities.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Infineon Rides AI Wave to Strong Q1 Growth, Announces Major Capacity Expansion

German chipmaker Infineon reports increased revenue and profit for its first fiscal quarter, crediting surging AI demand. The company announces accelerated investments, including a new plant in Dresden, to capitalize on the boom in data center power supplies.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Alien Metals Soars on High-Grade Silver Discovery at Pilbara Project

Shares in Alien Metals Ltd surged in early trading after the company announced exceptional assay results from its Elizabeth Hill Silver Project in Western Australia, revealing significant high-grade intersections that point to expanding mineralization.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

GSK Posts Robust 2025 Performance, Eyes Steady Growth Through 2026

Driven by a surge in its Specialty Medicines portfolio, GSK reports strong 2025 sales and profit growth, maintains its 2026 outlook, and signals confidence with a raised dividend.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Sintana Energy Secures $9 Million Settlement with ExxonMobil, Ending Colombian Block Dispute

Sintana Energy has reached a settlement with ExxonMobil, resolving a long-standing arbitration over the VMM-37 block in Colombia. The deal will see Sintana receive $9 million in payments as it transfers its interests in the block to the oil giant.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Futura Medical Raises Revenue Outlook Amid Strategic Review, Bolstered by Eroxon Momentum

UK-based Futura Medical has upgraded its full-year revenue forecast to £1.7 million for 2025, citing strong performance of its over-the-counter erectile dysfunction gel Eroxon. The announcement comes as the company prepares for a strategic review and anticipates key financial catalysts, including a milestone payment from partner Haleon.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Iran and U.S. to Resume Nuclear Talks in Oman This Friday, Foreign Minister Confirms

High-stakes negotiations on Iran's nuclear program are set to restart this week in Muscat, as both sides seek to ease tensions amid regional instability.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Telegram Founder Durov Slams Spain's Social Media Crackdown as 'Censorship in Disguise'

Telegram's Pavel Durov and X's Elon Musk have launched scathing attacks on Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez's proposed legislation to ban under-16s from social media and prosecute platform executives. Durov warns the measures, defended by Madrid as necessary for citizen protection, pave the way for government overreach and data surveillance.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Democrats Bridge Internal Divide, Issue Unified Demands for Homeland Security Overhaul

Senate and House Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries have reconciled their differences, presenting a consolidated set of proposed reforms for the Department of Homeland Security as a critical funding deadline looms.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Texas GOP Civil War Escalates: Cornyn Campaign's Personal Strike at Paxton Over Divorce, Impeachment Past

A political skirmish on social media between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton has erupted into deeply personal territory, with Cornyn's campaign invoking Paxton's divorce and past scandals in a bare-knuckled response to a primary challenge.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Dorman Products: A Hidden Gem? Strong Fundamentals Clash with Recent Stock Weakness

Despite a recent 5% slide in its share price, Dorman Products (DORM) boasts a robust Return on Equity and a history of solid earnings growth, raising questions about whether the market is overlooking its financial strength.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

OpenAI-Nvidia's $100B AI Alliance Stalls Amid Chip Tensions, Industry Bubble Fears Grow

The landmark $100 billion infrastructure partnership between OpenAI and Nvidia has failed to materialize into a binding agreement, exposing underlying tensions over chip supply and performance demands, and raising broader concerns about speculative dynamics in the AI sector.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

South Korean Regulators Investigate Suspected ZKsync Price Manipulation Following 970% Spike on Upbit

South Korea's Financial Security Service has initiated a probe into a dramatic, short-lived price surge of the ZKsync token on the Upbit exchange, warning that coordinated 'buy walls' could lead to severe penalties under the country's strict crypto laws.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Beyond the Daily Grind: Starbucks Charts Ambitious Path for 10,000 New U.S. Stores

Despite a global footprint exceeding 41,000 locations, Starbucks leadership sees a long runway for growth, with plans to potentially double its store count in the U.S. and internationally by the end of the decade.

Feb 4, 2026