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Metals Market Reels as Speculative Frenzy Cools: Chinese Investors at Center of Historic Gold, Silver Plunge

Precious metals markets experienced one of their most volatile weeks on record, with silver plummeting 26% and gold dropping 9% in a dramatic reversal. The sell-off, triggered by shifting U.S. policy expectations, laid bare the market's recent dependence on speculative flows from China, raising questions about stability ahead of the Lunar New Year.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

BCS Wealth Management Bolsters Income Ladder with $8.3 Million Bet on 2027 Corporate Bond ETF

A significant purchase of the Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF by BCS Wealth Management highlights a strategic move to build predictable cash flows within a multi-year portfolio, emphasizing capital preservation over speculative yield chasing.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Unico Silver's Meteoric Rise: Can New Leadership Justify Lofty Valuation After 368% Surge?

Following a staggering 368% total shareholder return over the past year, Unico Silver (ASX:USL) is shaking up its board. With a new technical chair appointed and a price-to-book ratio soaring at 51x, investors are left weighing explosive growth against exploration risks and persistent losses.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Whistleblower Alleges Google AI Support Aided Israeli Military Contractor, Violating Ethics Pledge

A former Google employee has filed a formal complaint with the SEC, accusing the tech giant of breaching its own AI ethics principles by providing customer support to an Israeli defense contractor using AI to analyze drone footage, according to documents obtained by The Washington Post.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Merit Financial Bets $8.6 Million on Short-Term Bond ETF, Signaling Confidence in Defensive Play

A significant purchase of the VictoryShares USAA Core Short-Term Bond ETF (USTB) by wealth manager Merit Financial Group highlights institutional interest in short-duration, income-focused strategies amid market uncertainty.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Oracle Seeks Massive $50 Billion War Chest to Fuel AI Cloud Race, Despite Cash Flow Strain

Oracle Corp. plans a colossal $45-$50 billion capital raise in 2026 to expand its cloud infrastructure, aiming to meet surging demand from AI giants like OpenAI and Nvidia. The move comes as the company's aggressive data center spending pushes its free cash flow negative, a condition projected to last for years.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Asahi Poll Predicts Landslide Victory for PM Takaichi's LDP in Upcoming Election

A new poll indicates Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling coalition is on track for a decisive win in next week's lower house election, potentially strengthening her mandate for expansive fiscal policies.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Pinterest Announces Workforce Restructuring, Doubling Down on AI Amid User Backlash Over 'Synthetic' Content

The visual discovery platform Pinterest is cutting up to 15% of its global workforce as part of a strategic shift toward AI development, a move that has reignited concerns among its user base about the proliferation of AI-generated images flooding the platform.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Chicago Capital Trims $12.5M Stake in Surgically Focused Robotic Firm PROCEPT BioRobotics

Amid a steep 60% annual share price decline, investment firm Chicago Capital has significantly reduced its position in PROCEPT BioRobotics, a developer of robotic systems for urological surgery, signaling a portfolio risk reassessment.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Uniti Group Soars 10.6% on $960 Million Fiber Network Securitization Deal

Shares of Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) surged Friday, extending a three-day rally after the telecom infrastructure firm successfully raised $960 million through a novel securitization of its residential fiber assets, signaling strong investor appetite for its expansion strategy.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Mondelez Consolidates Power: CFO Luca Zaramella Takes Helm as COO Amid Scrutiny Over Costs and Growth

Mondelez International merges financial and operational oversight under veteran CFO Luca Zaramella, who assumes the additional role of Chief Operating Officer. The strategic move aims to tighten cost discipline across global commercial units but raises questions about succession planning and cash flow pressures as the snack giant navigates a challenging market.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Analysts Flag Potential Undervaluation in D&O Green Technologies, Shares Trade at 31% Discount

A recent discounted cash flow analysis suggests D&O Green Technologies Berhad's stock may be significantly undervalued, trading around RM0.60 against a calculated fair value of RM0.89. The semiconductor-focused firm's current valuation presents a notable gap for investors to consider.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Beyond the AI Rollercoaster: Three Dividend Stocks Gaining Momentum in 2026's Turbulent Market

As tech volatility reshuffles investor priorities in early 2026, a screen for strength and analyst conviction highlights three dividend payers—from lithium to offshore drilling—that are already setting the pace.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

SanDisk Soars on AI-Driven Demand, Shattering Earnings Forecasts

Shares of the flash memory leader surged after quarterly results demolished Wall Street estimates, fueled by insatiable demand from cloud and AI infrastructure builders.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Gulfport Energy's Valuation Puzzle: A 77% Discount or Overheated Price?

Gulfport Energy (NYSE: GPOR) shares have surged roughly 200% over three years, yet a deep dive reveals conflicting signals. While a cash flow model suggests significant undervaluation, its price-to-sales ratio tells a more cautious tale, leaving investors to weigh the metrics against a volatile energy backdrop.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Trump's Crypto Empire: A Billion-Dollar Portfolio and Regulatory Shifts Under Scrutiny

A new report details how Donald Trump's family has amassed a vast cryptocurrency portfolio, coinciding with a regulatory pullback by the SEC and DOJ. The moves raise questions about conflicts of interest as a Trump-backed venture seeks federal banking approval.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Private Equity and Institutions Bear Brunt as BCI Minerals Shares Tumble 7.8%

Last week's sharp sell-off in BCI Minerals wiped AU$103 million from its market value, with private companies and institutional investors, who collectively control nearly 70% of the stock, feeling the deepest pain. The drop raises questions about shareholder influence and the company's near-term outlook.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Meta Poised to Dethrone Google as World's Top Ad Seller This Year

Fueled by AI-driven ad innovations and surging social media engagement, Meta's advertising revenue is on track to surpass Google Search in 2024, marking a historic shift in the digital landscape.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Analysts Revise Outlook: What's Driving the New Price Target for Illinois Tool Works (ITW)

A revised price target for industrial conglomerate Illinois Tool Works has refocused investor attention, prompting a fresh assessment of the company's strategic positioning and market sentiment.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Orchid Island Capital Posts Strong Q4 on Favorable Rates, Strategic Portfolio Shift

Orchid Island Capital (ORC) reported robust fourth-quarter earnings, driven by a stable interest rate environment, tightening mortgage spreads, and lower funding costs. The REIT continued its strategic pivot into higher-coupon mortgage pools with built-in prepayment protection.

Jan 31, 2026