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Gold regained ground in early Asian trading as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions spurred safe-haven buying. Spot gold climbed toward the $5,000/oz mark and futures jumped above $5,000/oz, while other precious metals also advanced. Market attention remains divided between geopolitical risk and shifts in monetary policy expectations.
Lauren Riker, Senior Vice President of Finance at Pacira BioSciences, sold 4,000 shares on Feb. 2, 2026, for roughly $83,240 at a weighted average price of $20.81. She also sold 2,751 shares on Jan. 30, 2026, to cover tax withholding tied to restricted stock unit vesting. After these moves Riker directly owns 52,313.242 shares. The transactions com…
Australia's corporate regulator has urged the nation's A$4.5 trillion pension fund sector to increase investment in systems, technology and operational capability to meet the demands of a rapidly growing industry and avoid problems seen at the country's stock exchange operator. ASIC Commissioner Simone Constant highlighted risks to governance and r…
Nvidia is reportedly nearing a roughly $20 billion investment in OpenAI as part of the latter’s latest financing round. The deal would be the chipmaker’s largest single investment to date but remains not final. OpenAI is pursuing up to $100 billion in new capital, with major tech companies like Amazon and SoftBank also in talks to contribute sizabl…
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) expects the UK unemployment rate to average 5.4% this year, its highest level since 2015. Rising labour costs - driven by an elevated minimum wage and a jump in employers' social security contributions - are cited as a key factor, alongside a return of previously inactive people to the …
British police have launched an inquiry into Lord Peter Mandelson over alleged misconduct in public office after material was handed to them suggesting he leaked confidential, market-sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein. The Metropolitan Police confirmed it received reports, including a referral from the government. Prime Minister Keir Starmer …
Kristen Williams, Chief Administrative Officer at Pacira BioSciences, sold shares in two transactions late January and early February 2026 under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. The company reported record 2025 revenue driven by EXPAREL sales, announced an exclusive distribution agreement with LG Chem for select Asia-Pacific markets, expanded its board and disc…
A coalition of former U.S. agriculture officials and the chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee have raised the alarm about mounting financial distress among American crop growers. They warn of the potential for a widespread collapse in the sector as farmers contend with higher input prices, export interruptions, labor cost pressures and deterio…
Prudential Financial’s recent positioning — double-digit underlying earnings, manageable leverage and a near-5% yield — supports a constructive trade: buy PRU at $107.06 with a $120 target and a $100 stop. The company’s valuation (P/E ~15, P/B ~1.22) and cash flow profile imply room for growing dividends and buybacks if management prioritizes capit…
KKR and Singapore Telecommunications have agreed with ST Telemedia to purchase an 82% interest in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres for approximately S$6.6 billion, implying an enterprise value of about S$13.8 billion. Following completion, KKR will hold 75% of the company and Singtel will hold 25%. The move builds on a prior S$1.75 billion investme…
Kolibri Global Energy (KGEI) trades at a sub-$140M market cap with a P/E of 7.8 and P/B under 1. Technical indicators show mild bullish momentum and short interest is moderate — a setup that favors a disciplined long trade. Entry $3.90, stop $3.25, target $7.50 over a long-term (180 trading days) horizon.
Super Micro Computer raised its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to at least $40 billion from a prior $36 billion, citing continued strong orders for AI-optimized servers from large data center and enterprise customers. The company reported second-quarter revenue well above analyst expectations, flagged a portion of shipments delayed into the first quar…
Take-Two Interactive raised its fiscal 2026 bookings forecast, citing robust demand across premium sports, action and mobile titles ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI's scheduled November 19 launch. The company reported third-quarter net bookings above expectations and pushed back on industry concerns that newly unveiled AI tools could replace traditiona…
Mondelez International reported fourth-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings above analysts' expectations, but warned of constrained demand ahead as consumers shift toward value channels following repeated price increases. The company cites elevated cocoa costs, pre-sourced cocoa contracts for 2026 above current market rates, and weakening U.S. con…
Kemper J Mariner, UMB Financial Corp's chairman and chief executive officer, sold 18,714 shares of the bank's common stock on February 2, 2026, for approximately $2.4 million. The disposals came while the company traded close to its 52-week high and following a fourth-quarter 2025 performance that outpaced analyst expectations on both earnings and …
Josh Harris, a veteran private equity executive who co-founded Apollo and now runs 26North Partners, warned at a finance conference in West Palm Beach that efforts to direct retail retirement capital into private markets carry significant risks. He argued that retail investors may not appreciate liquidity constraints in some private structures and …
Spain’s Banco Santander has agreed to purchase U.S. regional bank Webster Financial in a $12.2 billion transaction that will position the combined business among the top 10 U.S. retail and commercial banks by assets. The deal, announced by Santander’s executive leadership, is designed to increase scale and profitability in the U.S., reduce funding …
Chewy Chief Technology Officer Satish Mehta sold 13,013 shares of Class A common stock on February 2 at $28.99 per share, generating proceeds of $377,246 under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. The transaction follows an earlier disposition to cover tax withholding tied to vested RSUs and comes as Chewy shares trade close to their 52-week low. Recen…
Adial Pharmaceuticals Inc. reported a 1-for-25 reverse stock split that will take effect February 5, 2026, and said the move is intended to restore compliance with Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid price rule. The announcement coincided with a 19.9% decline in the company's stock in after-hours trading on Tuesday.
USA Rare Earth Inc. has secured commitments that could total in excess of $3 billion to build a U.S.-based rare-earth and critical minerals supply chain, CEO Barbara Humpton said. The package includes up to $1.6 billion from the Department of Commerce, with additional financing expected from private sector sources. The company said the capital woul…
NXP's recent pullback looks like an orderly re-pricing rather than a collapse in the business. With free cash flow intact, ROE above 20%, and secular tailwinds in automotive radar, embedded security, and smart cards, NXPI offers a levered way to play an eventual recovery. Entry near $214, stop at $196 and a first target at $260 balance upside with …
Ryan Aytay, who led Salesforce’s Tableau unit and served in multiple senior roles across the company during a 19-year tenure, announced his departure on LinkedIn. Appointed to lead Tableau in 2023 as part of Salesforce's integration of the $15.7 billion acquisition, Aytay said he will pursue a role outside the company and plans to share details soo…
President Trump has urged Minnesota to give federal immigration agents broader access to people in custody. Minnesota's Department of Corrections says it notifies and transfers noncitizen felons sought by ICE, and some county jails have formal agreements; other counties, citing legal limits and public-safety concerns, limit or bar ICE access. State…
Mizuho cut its price objective on Evolus (NASDAQ: EOLS) to $15.00 from $19.00 while leaving an Outperform rating in place after the company provided lower-than-expected preliminary fourth-quarter 2025 results and issued first-time 2026 revenue guidance along with a revised 2028 outlook. The stock is trading near its 52-week low after a steep one-ye…
RBC Capital cut its price target on Broadridge Financial to $245 from $265 while leaving an Outperform rating in place. The company reported fiscal Q2 results that beat expectations, posted a sizable beat in event-driven revenue, and raised its full-year earnings outlook. Market reactions have been mixed despite the positive operational update.
