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Alex Pretti: Protests in Minneapolis after man shot dead by immigration agents
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Alex Pretti Shot by Federal Agents: Protests in Minneapolis

National protests erupt in Minneapolis after federal immigration agents fatally shoot Alex Pretti. Eyewitness video contradicts federal self-defense claims.

  • •The Big Picture: Minneapolis has become the epicenter of a national firestorm following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents on Saturday morning. The incident, which occurred during a high-stakes confrontation amidst ongoing immigration raids, has sparked mass demonstrations across major U.S. cities and a bitter war of words between state leaders and the federal government.
  • •The Catalyst: Pretti was reportedly filming federal agents with his smartphone as they engaged with other protesters.
  • •The Escalation: Video evidence shows a federal agent pushing one woman and shoving another to the ground. Pretti appeared to intervene by moving between the agent and the women, raising his arm defensively.
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Blyth Teen Cancer Survivor on Motherhood & Financial Toll

A teenage cancer survivor from Blyth shares her journey to motherhood, highlighting the often-overlooked financial and emotional challenges young survivors face

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Prince Edward on Epstein Files: Urges Focus on Victims

Prince Edward addresses the Epstein files release, urging a focus on the victims in a rare statement distancing the modern monarchy from the scandal.

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Mandelson's Emails to Epstein on Gordon Brown Revealed

Newly released emails show Lord Mandelson confiding in Jeffrey Epstein about managing Gordon Brown during the UK's 2010 election, raising questions of judgment.

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Angel Fresco Resembling PM Meloni Sparks Investigation

A restored angel fresco in a Roman basilica resembling Italian PM Giorgia Meloni has sparked a formal investigation by Italy's culture ministry and Diocese of R

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7 Million Cancer Deaths Annually Are Preventable: WHO Report

A global report finds 7 million cancer deaths a year are preventable, linked to risks like tobacco and alcohol, urging a focus on public health and prevention.

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Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia
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Gaza Returnees Face Militia Checks at Rafah Crossing

Gazans returning through the Rafah crossing describe checkpoints by armed militias, not Hamas, creating fear and signaling a power fragmentation in southern Gaz

  • ▸RAFAH, GAZA STRIP – Palestinians braving the perilous journey back into the war-ravaged Gaza Strip are encountering a new and unsettling layer of control at the Rafah crossing: impromptu checkpoints manned by armed Palestinian militias. This development, described by numerous travelers and confirmed by regional observers, signals a significant fragmentation of power in southern Gaza and raises critical questions about governance, security, and the future of humanitarian aid distribution in the besieged territory.
  • ▸Who is conducting the checks: Eyewitnesses identify the armed men as belonging to a mix of powerful local clans and political factions, including some reportedly aligned with Fatah, the rival to Hamas that governs the West Bank. This indicates a power vacuum left by Hamas is being actively filled by competing groups.
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University begins High Court challenge against £585k free speech fine
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University Challenges £585k Free Speech Fine in High Court

The University of Northshire launches a High Court challenge against a £585k fine from the OfS, a landmark case testing free speech duties in UK higher educatio

  • ▸LONDON – The University of Northshire has today launched a landmark High Court challenge against a £585,000 fine imposed by the Office for Students (OfS), a case that tests the boundaries of regulatory power and sets the stage for a critical debate on free speech within UK higher education. The legal battle, which legal experts predict could have profound financial and operational consequences for the entire sector, pits the university's autonomy against the regulator's mandate to enforce new, stringent free speech duties.
  • ▸Why it matters: This is the first time a university has judicially reviewed a financial penalty of this magnitude from the OfS related to free speech. The outcome will establish a crucial precedent, defining the extent of the regulator's power to punish institutions and clarifying the financial risk universities face when navigating contentious campus events.
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US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier
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US shoots down Iranian drone near aircraft carrier

A US Navy ship destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran and causing oil prices to surge.

  • ▸WASHINGTON – Global financial markets were rattled Thursday after the Pentagon confirmed a U.S. Navy ship destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for world oil supplies. The incident marks a direct military confrontation that dramatically escalates tensions between Washington and Tehran, threatening to disrupt the fragile stability of the global energy economy.
  • ▸Iran's Denial: In a swift rebuttal, Iranian officials denied losing a drone in the Strait of Hormuz. Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tweeted, "We have not lost any drone in the Strait of Hormuz nor anywhere else. I am worried that USS Boxer has shot down their own UAS by mistake!" This starkly conflicting narrative only adds to the uncertainty surrounding the event.
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Two men killed after aircraft crashes on Littleborough farmland
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Two Men Killed in Light Aircraft Crash in Littleborough

Two men have died after their light aircraft crashed on farmland near Littleborough, Greater Manchester. The AAIB is investigating the cause of the fatal incide

  • ▸LITTLEBOROUGH, GREATER MANCHESTER – A light aircraft crash in a remote farming area near Littleborough has resulted in the deaths of two men, triggering a major investigation led by the UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). The incident, which occurred late yesterday afternoon, has sent shockwaves through the local community and the general aviation sector, immediately raising complex questions of aviation safety, insurance liability, and the operational risks of private air travel.
  • ▸The Incident: A single-engine light aircraft crashed under circumstances that are not yet clear. Eyewitnesses reported hearing an engine sputtering shortly before the aircraft descended rapidly. The crash occurred in an open field, narrowly avoiding residential properties and farm buildings.
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Nasdaq Slips, Gold and Silver Stage Substantial Recovery
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Nasdaq Slips as Gold, Silver Prices Stage Major Recovery

The Nasdaq falls on a tech-led selloff and a PayPal plunge, while the Dow holds steady. Precious metals like gold and silver see a substantial price recovery.

  • ▸Byline: [Your Name], Senior Financial Correspondent
  • ▸Date: [Current Date]
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Q4 Earnings, JOLTS & a Changing of the Disney Guard
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Disney CEO Change Shakes Market Amid Q4 Earnings, JOLTS

Wall Street reacts as Disney names a successor to CEO Bob Iger. See how mixed Q4 earnings and upcoming JOLTS data are impacting the stock market.

  • ▸NEW YORK – February 3, 2026 – Wall Street navigated a complex tapestry of corporate and economic news on Tuesday, as a landmark succession plan at The Walt Disney Company overshadowed a mixed market open and a slew of divergent fourth-quarter earnings reports.
  • ▸Index Performance: As of mid-morning, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was trading flat. However, other key benchmarks were in positive territory, with the S&P 500 up 0.23%, the Nasdaq Composite gaining 0.51%, and the small-cap Russell 2000 advancing 0.32%.
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Spotlight On Penny Stocks For February 2026
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High-Potential Penny Stocks to Watch in February 2026

Discover our curated list of high-potential penny stocks for February 2026, focusing on companies with strong fundamentals and a clear path to profitability.

  • ▸NEW YORK – As U.S. stock indexes surge into February 2026, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average adding over 500 points and the S&P 500 flirting with all-time highs, seasoned investors are scanning the horizon for the next wave of growth. While blue-chip stocks capture the headlines, a renewed focus is turning toward the high-stakes world of penny stocks, where discerning analysis can uncover significant value in overlooked corners of the market.
  • ▸Dingdong (Cayman) (DDL): Share Price: $3.06, Market Cap: $612.91M, Financial Health: 6/6
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Exchange-Traded Funds Fall, US Equities Lower After Midday
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US Equities & ETFs Fall Sharply on Hawkish Fed Signals

US stocks and exchange-traded funds fell midday as hawkish Fed commentary and surging Treasury yields soured investor sentiment, pushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq

  • ▸NEW YORK – U.S. equities surrendered early-session gains and turned sharply lower in midday trading, as a combination of hawkish commentary from a Federal Reserve official and a subsequent surge in Treasury yields soured investor sentiment. The broad-based sell-off pushed major indices into negative territory and sent widely-held exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking both large and small-cap stocks into retreat, signaling a decisive shift toward risk-off positioning.
  • ▸Major Indices: By early afternoon, the S&P 500 was down approximately 1.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had shed over 350 points, or 1.0%, and the Nasdaq Composite was the primary laggard, falling by 1.7% as investors shed growth-oriented technology stocks.
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Market Awaits JOLTS Jobs Report
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Market Awaits JOLTS Jobs Report for Fed Rate Cut Clues

Investors watch the December JOLTS report, a key labor market indicator for the Federal Reserve's decisions on inflation and future interest rate policy.

  • ▸NEW YORK – Wall Street began the trading day in a state of cautious anticipation, with major indexes showing a slight upward tilt as investors braced for a critical report on the U.S. labor market. While corporate news from Disney to PayPal drove significant single-stock moves, the broader market narrative is being dictated by the imminent release of the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), a key data point for the Federal Reserve.
  • ▸Analyst Expectations: Consensus estimates project that job openings fell to 7.1 million in December. If realized, this would mark the lowest level of the year and a continuation of the cooling trend.
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Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 slide as investors digest flood of tech earnings, government shutdown
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Stock Market Today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 Fall on Tech Earnings

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell sharply as investor anxiety over mixed tech earnings and a potential government shutdown overshadowed early gains from AI reports.

  • ▸Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 slide as investors digest flood of tech earnings, government shutdown
  • ▸By [Your Name], Senior Financial Correspondent
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Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall as investors digest flood of tech earnings, partial government shutdown
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Fall on Tech Earnings & Shutdown Fears

U.S. stocks close mostly lower as mixed tech earnings and a government shutdown create market uncertainty. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 fall while the Dow holds firm.

  • ▸Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall as investors digest flood of tech earnings, partial government shutdown
  • ▸By a Senior Financial Correspondent*
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Wall Street Digests Corporate Earnings Amid Government Shutdown, With US Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell
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US Stocks Rise as Wall Street Eyes Corporate Earnings

US equity futures point higher as investors focus on a critical week of corporate earnings, looking past the economic fallout from the government shutdown.

  • ▸NEW YORK – U.S. equity futures pointed to a higher open on Tuesday, signaling a resilient Wall Street prepared to look past Washington's political turmoil and focus on a critical torrent of corporate earnings. Investors are weighing mixed signals from industrial giants against hopes for strong results from the technology sector, all while assessing the economic fallout from the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
  • ▸Caterpillar's Outlook: The heavy-equipment manufacturer reported earnings that missed analyst expectations, delivering a weaker-than-expected profit forecast for 2019. The company explicitly cited slowing demand in China as a primary headwind, a comment that amplified concerns about the impact of the U.S.-China trade war on global supply chains and capital investment.
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Woman prisoners 'treated as pawns' by Scottish government, court told
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Woman Prisoners 'Pawns' for Scottish Govt, Court Told

The Scottish government is accused of using female prisoners as 'pawns' in a court case challenging its policy on housing transgender inmates in women's prisons

  • ▸EDINBURGH – The Scottish government stands accused of using female prisoners as "pawns for political gain" in a high-stakes legal battle over prison policy, a charge leveled during a tense judicial review at the Court of Session, Scotland's supreme civil court.
  • ▸The Core Argument: The current policy is allegedly unlawful because it conflates the protected characteristic of sex with that of gender reassignment, prioritising the latter in a way that compromises the rights and safety of the female prison population.
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Takeaways from the latest Epstein files. And, police search for Savannah Guthrie's mom
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Epstein Files, Iran Tensions & Geopolitical Market Risks

An analysis of key risks facing investors. Learn how the Epstein scandal, escalating Iran tensions, and political gridlock are creating market volatility.

  • ▸A senior correspondent's analysis of the geopolitical risks, reputational fallout, and domestic uncertainty impacting markets and executive decision-making.*
  • ▸NEW YORK – Investors and corporate leaders are grappling with a complex matrix of risk this week, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, political gridlock in Washington, and the reputational fallout from a massive document release threaten to inject significant volatility into the market. While a high-profile search for a missing person captures national headlines, the primary drivers of economic and market sentiment remain squarely focused on Iran, a potential government shutdown, and the continuing aftershocks of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
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Sarah Ferguson emails to Jeffrey Epstein show increasing desperation
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Sarah Ferguson Emails to Epstein Reveal Financial Crisis

A BBC investigation reveals emails from Sarah Ferguson to Jeffrey Epstein, detailing the Duchess's deep financial desperation before her 2010 debt scandal.

  • ▸LONDON – Newly unearthed emails from Sarah, Duchess of York, to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein reveal a portrait of a senior royal figure in profound financial and personal distress, according to a recent BBC News investigation. The correspondence, sent in the years preceding Epstein’s 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution, shows the Duchess describing herself as "very traumatised and alone" and appearing to solicit employment from the well-connected multimillionaire, starkly illustrating the depth of her financial precarity at the time.
  • ▸Financial Distress: The central theme of the communications is the Duchess's urgent need for money. The emails predate the 2010 "cash-for-access" scandal that further damaged her reputation and underscore a long-standing pattern of financial instability that plagued her for years after her 1996 divorce.
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February 2026's Highlighted Stocks Estimated Below Intrinsic Value
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10 Top Stocks Below Intrinsic Value for February 2026

Discover stocks trading below their intrinsic value in February 2026. This list uses DCF analysis to identify potential long-term investment opportunities.

  • ▸NEW YORK – As U.S. stock markets open February 2026 with notable strength, investors are navigating a complex landscape marked by robust index performance and persistent economic crosswinds. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 have posted significant early-month gains, signaling resilient investor sentiment despite underlying uncertainties stemming from recent government shutdown threats and ongoing international trade negotiations.
  • ▸Valuation Snapshot: Trading at US$33.83, Mid Penn Bancorp is estimated to be undervalued by 29.3% against a DCF-derived fair value of US$47.86. This suggests significant potential upside if the company's cash flow generation meets forecasts.
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Buy FedEx Stock Ahead of Its Analyst Day, Wells Fargo Says
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Buy FedEx Stock Ahead of Its Analyst Day, Wells Fargo Says

Wells Fargo issues a bullish call on FedEx (FDX) stock, advising investors to buy ahead of its Analyst Day, expecting a new financial roadmap to unlock value.

  • ▸NEW YORK – Wells Fargo has issued a bullish call on FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), advising investors to build positions ahead of the logistics giant's highly anticipated Analyst Day. The investment bank argues the event will serve as a critical catalyst, providing the first comprehensive look at the company's sweeping transformation strategy under new leadership and offering a detailed financial roadmap that could unlock significant shareholder value.
  • ▸The DRIVE Program: This is a comprehensive, enterprise-wide effort to structurally reduce costs. FedEx has already signaled a target of over $4 billion in permanent cost savings by fiscal 2025. Investors will expect a detailed breakdown of where these savings will originate, including from the modernization of its air fleet, the optimization of pickup and delivery routes, the consolidation of back-office functions, and the use of advanced data analytics.
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US Equity Indexes Mixed in Midday Trading as Technology Weighs
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US Equity Indexes Mixed as Tech Stocks Weigh on Markets

US stock indexes were mixed as a surge in Treasury yields prompted a rotation out of tech stocks, pushing the Nasdaq lower while the Dow Jones rose.

  • ▸NEW YORK – U.S. stock markets presented a fractured picture in midday trading Tuesday, with a sharp rotation out of high-growth technology stocks pushing the Nasdaq Composite significantly lower, while value-oriented industrial and financial names lifted the Dow Jones Industrial Average into positive territory. The S&P 500 hovered near the flatline, caught in the crosscurrents of the sectoral tug-of-war.
  • ▸Primary Driver: The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note surged 12 basis points to trade above the key psychological level of 4.60%, its highest point in over four months. This move was the principal catalyst for the sell-off in rate-sensitive technology and growth stocks.
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Dow Hits Record, Nasdaq Sinks as Tech Stocks Retreat
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Dow Hits Record High as Nasdaq Sinks on Tech Sell-Off

The Dow Jones climbed to a record high while the Nasdaq sank due to a tech sell-off. Investors rotate from growth stocks like NVDA to value-oriented sectors.

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  • ▸NEW YORK – Wall Street presented a starkly divided picture on Tuesday, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a new intraday record while a sharp sell-off in technology shares sent the Nasdaq Composite tumbling. The divergent performance highlights a significant rotation by investors, who shed high-growth tech names in favor of value-oriented stocks in the healthcare, consumer, and financial sectors.
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