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Mastercard Caps Off 'Very Strong' 2025, Eyes Growth in Services and New Tech for 2026

Mastercard reported robust Q4 and full-year 2025 results, driven by double-digit revenue growth and surging value-added services. Executives expressed confidence for 2026, highlighting strategic wins, investments in digital assets like stablecoins, and a focus on 'agentic commerce,' even as they plan a restructuring affecting 4% of staff.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Expedia Announces Workforce Reduction Amid AI-Driven Restructuring

Expedia Group has filed a WARN notice confirming 162 job cuts at its Seattle headquarters and among remote staff, marking the latest in a series of layoffs as the company accelerates its AI transformation amid intensifying industry competition.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Hycroft Mining Shares Tumble Over 11% as Precious Metals Retreat from Peaks

Hycroft Mining Holding Corp. (HYMC) fell sharply for a second consecutive session, mirroring a pullback in gold and silver prices after their record-breaking rallies. The decline highlights the stock's sensitivity to commodity price swings despite recent positive operational updates.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

AI Anxiety Triggers Selloff: ServiceNow Shares Plunge Nearly 10% Amid Broader SaaS Sector Jitters

Despite posting strong quarterly earnings, ServiceNow (NOW) tumbled for a third consecutive session as investor focus shifts to the long-term disruptive potential of AI on the traditional SaaS subscription model.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Investment Firm Nicholas Hoffman & Co. Deploys Over $100 Million into Ultra-Short Treasury ETF

A recent SEC filing reveals a major purchase of the Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF, signaling a strategic move for liquidity and yield in a volatile market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The High Cost of the American Dream: Why a Bestselling Author Says Buying a Home Can Derail Financial Freedom

As housing affordability hits historic lows, financial author JL Collins challenges a core tenet of the American Dream, arguing that homeownership can be a trap for capital and mobility, especially for those seeking early financial independence.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Norwegian Royal Family Faces Dual Crises as Crown Princess's Son Faces New Assault Charges Ahead of Rape Trial

Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was arrested on fresh assault allegations just days before his high-profile trial on multiple rape charges begins, casting a shadow over the Norwegian monarchy amid renewed scrutiny of royal ties to Epstein files.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Joby Aviation Nears Liftoff: Air Taxi Service Launch Imminent in Dubai, U.S. Operations on Horizon

Joby Aviation is on the cusp of launching its pioneering air taxi service in Dubai as early as this year, marking a critical milestone for the eVTOL industry. With U.S. certification advancing, the company eyes 2026 for scaled commercial operations, navigating the final hurdles of funding and regulatory approval.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Hidden Engine of the Energy Transition: How Green Tech Fuels Fossil Fuel Demand

Record global investments in wind, solar, and EVs are paradoxically driving a surge in demand for coal, oil, and gas, as the production of essential materials like cement and steel remains locked into hydrocarbon-based economies, primarily in Asia.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Texas Teen Sentenced to 40 Years for Fatal Shooting of Sonic Manager in Counterfeit Bill Dispute

Adiah Roberson, 19, receives maximum sentence after pleading no contest to the 2024 murder of Daniel Shrewsbury, who was shot after confronting her over suspected fake currency at a San Antonio drive-in.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Microsoft's AI Bet Weighs on Shares Despite Record Revenue: Can the Tech Giant Regain Its Footing in 2026?

Despite posting record quarterly revenue driven by its cloud division, Microsoft shares have slumped to an eight-month low following its Q2 FY2026 earnings. The sell-off highlights investor concerns over the company's massive capital expenditures on AI infrastructure and its deepening ties to OpenAI.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

SoFi and GoTu Forge Exclusive Alliance to Bring Financial Wellness Tools to Healthcare Professionals

SoFi Technologies partners with GoTu to embed its 'SoFi at Work' financial solutions directly into the gig-work platform for healthcare professionals, aiming to tap into a growing market as the company navigates a volatile stock performance.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Alphabet's Q4 Earnings Preview: AI Momentum and Lofty Expectations

As Alphabet prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing the company's robust AI-driven growth against a stock that may have already priced in much of the good news.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney Shares Tumble as Streaming Pivot Weighs on Profits

Disney's stock fell sharply Monday, reflecting investor unease over the financial toll of its transition from traditional cable to direct-to-consumer streaming, despite overall revenue growth.

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

Business

Super Bowl Ad Prices Soar to Record $10 Million, Testing the Limits of Marketing Budgets

As the Super Bowl approaches, the cost of a 30-second commercial spot has reached an unprecedented $10 million, driven by intense demand and bundled packages with the Olympics. Major brands are betting big with celebrity-studded campaigns, but analysts question the long-term value of such staggering investments.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

GE Vernova's Meteoric Rise: After Doubling in a Year, Is the Energy Spin-Off Still a Buy?

Shares of GE Vernova (GEV) have surged over 100% in the past year, closing near $726. As the energy transition play captivates the market, analysts are divided on whether its valuation still offers room to run or signals a peak.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Qualcomm Faces Headwinds: Analysts Slash Price Targets Ahead of Critical Earnings Report

As Qualcomm prepares to report Q1 2026 earnings, a wave of analyst downgrades and lowered price targets reflects growing concerns over smartphone market softness and competitive pressures, overshadowing progress in automotive and robotics.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Musk's SpaceX and xAI to Merge in Landmark $1.25 Trillion Deal Ahead of Public Offering

Elon Musk is set to combine his aerospace giant SpaceX with his artificial intelligence venture xAI, creating a single entity valued at $1.25 trillion ahead of a highly anticipated IPO later this year, according to a Bloomberg report.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

SoFi's Billion-Dollar Milestone: Is the Fintech's Valuation Running Ahead of Reality?

SoFi Technologies dazzles with its first $1 billion revenue quarter and a push into crypto payments, but a stark valuation gap has emerged, raising questions about whether its stock price has already outpaced its growth narrative.

Feb 2, 2026