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Exxon Mobil's Q4 Beat Fueled by Permian, Guyana Output; But Is the Stock Still a Buy?

Exxon Mobil's fourth-quarter results surpassed expectations, driven by record production in the Permian Basin and Guyana alongside significant cost savings. While the strong performance has propelled the stock higher, analysts are divided on whether its current valuation fully prices in future growth or exposes investors to downside risk.

Feb 2, 2026

White House Convenes Crypto and Banking Leaders Amid Market Turmoil

Senior executives from the cryptocurrency and traditional banking sectors are set to meet with White House officials this week, as policymakers seek to bridge a critical divide over stablecoin regulations following a sharp market downturn.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Binance Commits $1 Billion to Bitcoin as Market Tumbles, Kicks Off with $100 Million Purchase

Amid a sharp crypto market downturn, Binance has begun converting $1 billion into Bitcoin for its SAFU insurance fund, starting with a $100 million buy. The move comes as Bitcoin's plunge below $80,000 leaves many ETF investors underwater and reignites debate over the causes of October's market crash.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Great Metals Meltdown: How a Year-Long Rally in Gold and Silver Crashed in a Single Day

A speculative frenzy fueled by geopolitical tensions and dollar fears met its abrupt end last Friday, triggering the worst single-day plunge in silver since 1980 and a massive gold sell-off. Analysts point to leveraged bets and a shifting Fed outlook as key catalysts for the historic crash.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Energy Costs Surge: Households Grapple with Sharp Rise in Gas and Electricity Prices

New federal data reveals a significant year-over-year jump in energy costs for November, with natural gas prices soaring and electricity rates climbing, squeezing household budgets amid fluctuating demand and generation patterns.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

MicroStrategy's Massive Bitcoin Bet Briefly Turns Red as It Continues $56 Billion Accumulation

The enterprise software firm's unprecedented Bitcoin treasury position fell below its average cost basis over the weekend, marking a rare paper loss event, even as the company continues its aggressive acquisition strategy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Alphabet's $110 Billion Bet on Waymo Signals a Strategic Pivot Beyond 'Other Bets'

Alphabet's planned $13 billion investment in Waymo, valuing the self-driving unit at $110 billion, challenges the long-held view of its moonshot projects as mere financial drains and positions autonomous driving as a core future asset.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Wisconsin's Shuttered Kewaunee Nuclear Plant Eyes a New Energy Future

An international nuclear services firm moves forward with plans to seek regulatory approval for new power generation at the long-closed Kewaunee site, potentially revitalizing a key piece of Wisconsin's energy infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Buffett's 2016 Bets: A Decade Later, Apple Outshines Even Berkshire Hathaway

A retrospective analysis reveals the staggering returns from Warren Buffett's key 2016 investments, with a stake in Apple vastly outperforming his own conglomerate and the broader S&P 500 index over ten years.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Tech Bro Dream: How Electricians, Librarians, and Roofers Are Redefining Early Retirement

The FIRE movement is no longer the exclusive domain of high-flying tech salaries. A growing community of middle and working-class Americans is proving that strategic frugality and disciplined investing can pave the way to financial independence decades ahead of schedule.

Feb 2, 2026

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Oil Prices Retreat, Dragging ConocoPhillips Shares Lower as Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Despite OPEC+ maintaining production cuts, crude benchmarks fell sharply on Monday, pulling energy stocks like ConocoPhillips down with them as immediate fears of a supply disruption in the Persian Gulf subsided.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Wrist: Smart Patches Emerge as Next Frontier in Wearable Health Tech

As the wearables market surges, Biolinq CEO Richard Yang positions smart patches as the next evolution, capable of tracking deep biochemical data where watches track surface metrics, with his company's FDA-cleared glucose sensor leading the charge.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Gold Rush or Rush to Regret? Navigating the Precious Metals Rollercoaster

As gold and silver prices swing wildly from record highs to sudden slumps, experts urge caution for individuals looking to cash in. We examine the market forces at play and the crucial considerations before selling your heirlooms or investments.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Centene Stock: Wall Street's Cautious Optimism Amid Regulatory Headwinds

Despite a challenging year marked by a steep sell-off after disappointing Medicare rate updates, analysts are showing tentative signs of increased confidence in the managed care giant, though a consensus 'Hold' rating prevails.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Routeware's New CEO Charts Course Back to Basics Amid Fleet Tech Evolution

Under new leadership, fleet management technology firm Routeware is refocusing on core execution and customer experience as it navigates a rapidly advancing market, CEO Jeremy Collins tells Waste Dive in an exclusive interview.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Voters Back Abortion Rights, But Legislative and Legal Hurdles Persist

Despite successful ballot initiatives in several states, the path to securing abortion access remains fraught with legal challenges and legislative pushback, as seen in ongoing battles from Missouri to Arizona.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Kyrgyzstan Seeks Dialogue with EU Amid Threat of First-Ever Sanctions Over Russia Trade

Bishkek moves to engage Brussels after reports emerge that the EU is preparing to deploy its new anti-circumvention tool, targeting Kyrgyzstan's role as a conduit for goods to sanctioned Russia.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Exclusive: US Contractor's Gaza Reconstruction Plan Sought 300% Profit Guarantee and Seven-Year Monopoly

A draft proposal from disaster response firm Gothams LLC, obtained by The Guardian, outlined terms for a trucking and logistics monopoly in Gaza that would guarantee extraordinary returns, raising questions about oversight and ethics in post-conflict rebuilding.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Indonesia Reinstates Access to Grok AI After X Corp Pledges Stricter Safeguards

Indonesian authorities have conditionally lifted the ban on the Grok AI chatbot after receiving a detailed compliance plan from X Corp. The move follows regional concerns over the platform's misuse for generating explicit deepfakes.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Global Fallout: Epstein Document Dump Implicates Leaders from India to Australia

The latest release of court documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case has sent shockwaves through international corridors of power, revealing communications between the convicted sex offender and high-profile figures in India, Australia, the UK, Slovakia, and Norway, prompting resignations and fierce political denials.

Feb 2, 2026