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Ripple Executes $1.63 Billion XRP Unlock, Sparking Market Scrutiny Over Price Impact

Ripple has released 1 billion XRP tokens from escrow, valued at approximately $1.63 billion, as part of its scheduled monthly treasury management. While a portion has been re-locked, $500 million worth is earmarked for potential company operations this month, raising questions about market absorption amid a broader crypto downturn.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

IonQ's Quantum Ambitions Face Market Reality Check: Is This Dip Worth Buying?

Despite a star-studded client list and explosive revenue growth, IonQ's towering valuation and the nascent state of quantum computing signal significant risk for investors eyeing the recent sell-off.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Microsoft's $750M Perplexity Deal Highlights Azure's AI Ambitions Amid Investor Jitters

Microsoft secures a major cloud agreement with AI search firm Perplexity, even as its stock faces pressure following a post-earnings selloff. The deal underscores Azure's growing appeal to AI startups, but questions linger over the tech giant's capacity constraints and investment priorities.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Political Strategist James Carville Picks His Early Favorite for 2028 Democratic Nomination

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville has named Illinois Governor JB Pritzker as his top potential contender for the party's 2028 presidential ticket, citing fundraising prowess and grassroots appeal.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cotton Futures Pare Losses Amid Trump-Modi Trade Deal Announcement

Cotton futures trimmed early losses by midday Thursday, recovering slightly despite broader market pressure. The partial rebound followed a surprise announcement from former President Donald Trump regarding a new trade agreement with India, a key cotton importer.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Leaked Emails Reveal Former Windows Chief Sought Epstein's Counsel During Surface RT Crisis

Newly unsealed court documents show Steven Sinofsky, former head of Windows, shared confidential Microsoft strategy emails and sought personal advice from Jeffrey Epstein amid the failing launch of Surface RT in 2012.

Feb 2, 2026

World

U.S. Intensifies Counterterrorism Campaign in Somalia Amid Growing ISIS Threat to Homeland

The United States has dramatically escalated airstrikes in Somalia, conducting over 150 missions since 2025, as military officials warn of a direct threat from ISIS-affiliated groups plotting attacks against American soil.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Data Blackout: Government Shutdown Delays Key Jobs Report, Clouding Fed's Rate Cut Path

A partial government shutdown has forced the Bureau of Labor Statistics to postpone the critical January jobs report, leaving Federal Reserve policymakers without a key dataset as they weigh potential interest rate cuts ahead of their March meeting.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The 'Peanut Butter' Pay Revolution: Why Companies Are Spreading Raises Evenly in 2026

Nearly half of U.S. employers are shifting from merit-based raises to flat, across-the-board pay increases—a move that could provide crucial relief for lower-wage workers amid economic uncertainty.

Feb 2, 2026

Government Shutdown Disrupts Key Economic Data, Delays January Jobs Report

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has postponed the release of January's crucial employment data due to a partial government shutdown, leaving markets and policymakers in the dark as a funding impasse in Congress continues.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The $1 Million Retirement Question: Is It Enough for Your Golden Years?

While a seven-figure nest egg is a common retirement goal, financial experts caution that its sufficiency hinges on withdrawal strategies, lifestyle expectations, and supplemental income.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

JPMorgan Sees Gold Rallying to $6,300 by Year-End Despite Market Turbulence

Despite recent sharp declines triggered by Fed nomination news, JPMorgan analysts reaffirm a bullish $6,300 per ounce gold target for 2026, citing resilient demand from central banks and investors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Franklin Templeton Bets on Emerging Market Debt Surge with New ETF Launch

Franklin Templeton has launched the Templeton Emerging Markets Debt ETF (TEMD), aiming to give investors targeted exposure to both hard and local currency debt from developing economies, capitalizing on the asset class's recent strong performance.

Feb 2, 2026

Beyond Coupons and Coffee: The Calculated Spending Habits of Frugal Baby Boomers

As inflation persists, Baby Boomers are leveraging decades of financial experience to cut costs strategically. We examine the key spending categories they avoid and the generational mindset behind their money choices.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cramer Advises Caution on Rubrik: "Wait for the Shakeout"

CNBC's Jim Cramer offered a measured take on data security firm Rubrik (NYSE:RBRK), suggesting investors wait for market volatility to settle before considering a position, while highlighting the crowded nature of the sector.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Thai Military Uncovers Vast Fraud Evidence in Raided Cambodian Border Compound

Thai military officials have revealed a massive cache of evidence, including scam scripts and fake police setups, seized from a contested border compound in Cambodia, shedding light on the scale of transnational cyber fraud operations in the region.

Feb 2, 2026

US

WSJ Investigation: UAE Royal's $500 Million Stake in Trump Firm Preceded AI Chip Access Approval

A Wall Street Journal report reveals a major investment by UAE's Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a Trump-linked cryptocurrency company days before the 2024 inauguration, followed by a reversal of U.S. policy on advanced AI chip exports to the UAE.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Oracle Bets Big on AI: $50 Billion Fundraising Plan Sparks Investor Rally

Oracle shares surged as the tech giant unveiled plans to raise up to $50 billion this year, fueling an aggressive expansion of its AI and cloud infrastructure to meet soaring demand from clients like Nvidia and OpenAI.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Intel's Foundry Ambitions Gain Momentum as Apple, Nvidia Explore U.S. Chip Production Deals

Intel's bid to become a major contract chipmaker receives a significant boost as tech giants Apple and Nvidia engage in talks to shift portions of their advanced semiconductor manufacturing to Intel's U.S. facilities, challenging the long-standing dominance of TSMC and Samsung.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bed Bath & Beyond Soars on Blockchain Bet: Acquires Tokens.com to Pioneer Real Estate Tokenization

The relaunched retailer's shares surged 7% following its announcement to acquire Tokens.com and launch a new platform by July, leveraging tZERO and Figure's blockchain technology to offer tokenized real estate assets and financial services.

Feb 2, 2026