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2026-02-04T00:00:00
Eviction notice
Nature, Published online: 04 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00138-2
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00138-2
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2026-02-04T00:00:00
Atlantic ocean currents defied the ice age
Nature, Published online: 04 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00324-2
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00324-2
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2026-02-04T00:00:00
Quantum computers will finally be useful: what’s behind the revolution
Nature, Published online: 04 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00312-6
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00312-6
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2026-02-04T00:00:00
Evolutionary insights into a skin fold
Nature, Published online: 04 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00171-1
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00171-1
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2026-02-04T00:00:00
Immune cells from the gut drive development of Parkinson’s disease in the brain
Nature, Published online: 04 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00284-7
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00284-7
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2026-02-04T00:00:00
Daily briefing: More than one-third of cancer cases are preventable
Nature, Published online: 04 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00371-9
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00371-9
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2026-02-04T00:00:00
A way to gauge the equity of ocean-related initiatives
Nature, Published online: 04 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00032-x
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00032-x
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2026-02-04T00:00:00
How a protein repurposes vitamin B12 as a light sensor
Nature, Published online: 04 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00169-9
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00169-9
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2026-02-04T00:00:00
AI could transform research assessment — and some academics are worried
Nature, Published online: 04 February 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00124-8
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00124-8
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
A poet grapples with extinction
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 563-563, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aed5484?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Love, connection, and happily ever after
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 562-562, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aed5189?af=R
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2026-02-05T08:00:00+00:00
Blocking RAN translation without altering repeat RNAs rescues C9ORF72-related ALS and FTD phenotypes
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.adv2600?af=R
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2026-02-05T08:00:00+00:00
Multiscale pangenome graphs empower the genomic dissection of mixed-ploidy sugarcane species
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.adx1616?af=R
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2026-02-05T08:00:00+00:00
DNA origami vaccines program antigen-focused germinal centers
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.adx6291?af=R
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2026-02-05T08:00:00+00:00
Why methane surged in the atmosphere during the early 2020s
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.adx8262?af=R
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2026-02-05T08:00:00+00:00
Gapless pangenome analyses reveal fast Brassica rapa subspeciation
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.ady7590?af=R
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2026-02-05T08:00:00+00:00
Antifibrotic drug finerenone restores fertility in premature ovarian insufficiency
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.adz4075?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Continental mantle earthquakes of the world
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 611-615, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.adz4367?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Patchy peptide particles for pH-responsive assembly into liquid crystals or lattices
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 604-610, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.adz6812?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Atomically resolved two-dimensional amorphous nuclei formed during MoS2 chemical vapor deposition
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 622-627, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.adz8243?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Zwitterionic organoboron complexes for overcoming the concentration barrier in chemical protein synthesis
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 598-603, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aea7511?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Device-independent quantum key distribution over 100 km with single atoms
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 592-597, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aec6243?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Silicon cyclopentadienides featuring a nonplanar 6π aromatic Si5 ring
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 587-591, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aed0168?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Pentasilacyclopentadienide: A Hückel aromatic species at the border of resonance and equilibrium
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 579-582, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aed1802?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Increasing applied pesticide toxicity trends counteract the global reduction target to safeguard biodiversity
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 616-621, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aea8602?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Evidence for representation of pretend objects by Kanzi, a language-trained bonobo
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 583-586, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.adz0743?af=R
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2026-02-05T08:00:00+00:00
Synergy between regulatory elements can render cohesin dispensable for distal enhancer function
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.adt4221?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Learning to leave home
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 630-630, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aef9995?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
In Other Journals
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 570-571, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aeg0768?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
A double helix twist in HIV vaccine design
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 553-554, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aee5778?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
What is causing the methane surge?
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 556-557, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aee6226?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
A panorama of plant pangenomes
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 550-551, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aee6527?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Pinpointing protein as the problem
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 555-556, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aee6924?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
The ovarian stroma as a therapeutic target
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 552-553, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aee7270?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Ineffective marine protected areas in Azores
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 564-564, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aed7607?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Halt illegal cyber tiger trade in Asia
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 564-565, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aee7014?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Softening the blow
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 544-549, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aeg0769?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Side effects dim hopes for first chikungunya vaccine
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 536-537, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aeg1217?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Attendance drops at some U.S. conferences, but others hold steady
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 538-539, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aeg1218?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Lawmakers spend big on home state science projects
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 540-540, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aeg1219?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
As the world warms, freezing rain shifts to U.S. South
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 541-542, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aeg1220?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Quantum encryption heralds a hack-proof internet
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 542-543, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aeg1221?af=R
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2026-02-05T08:00:00+00:00
Internet platforms must be held accountable for their actions
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aee9835?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
A tale of many twos
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 535-535, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aef9543?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Biological data governance in an age of AI
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 558-561, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aeb2689?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Satellite data can help transform food systems
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 566-567, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aee1344?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Turning the web against sex traffickers
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 567-567, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aee1347?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
Retraction of Research Article “Integrative phylogenomics positions sponges at the root of the animal tree”
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 564-564, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aef5589?af=R
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2026-02-05T07:00:12+00:00
In Science Journals
Science, Volume 391, Issue 6785, Page 569-571, February 2026.
https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.aeg0767?af=R
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2026-02-07T12:00:02+00:00
How the house of Rothschild became entangled with Epstein
Swiss private bank Edmond de Rothschild was in trouble. Ariane de Rothschild turned to Jeffrey Epstein
https://www.ft.com/content/0d70b7d3-063d-43a0-812b-8b8b3e7c4c47
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2026-02-06T19:49:53+00:00
DP World boss emailed Epstein about sexual experiences
DoJ documents show Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem maintained relationship with sex offender long after 2008 conviction
https://www.ft.com/content/d8f95644-b2d2-48d4-8027-7b1e2ac0e59d
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2026-02-06T15:49:12+00:00
Epstein propelled investment career of UK power broker Ian Osborne
Convicted sex offender helped establish tech fund Hedosophia after Osborne offered to help clean up Epstein’s image
https://www.ft.com/content/8b040e4d-c22d-4881-997c-a2d065d610a8
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2026-02-07T05:00:41+00:00
Putin isn’t really winning. Europe needs to make that clear
Behind Russia’s victory narrative in Ukraine is a system under strain. To fight back, the ‘middle powers’ must work harder on their own story
https://www.ft.com/content/36b57cc3-9488-41fd-aba8-a1cf50e0336e
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2026-02-07T05:00:50+00:00
Tech wreck signals a market reset
Rising tide might no longer support all sector stocks, let alone speculative dross like crypto
https://www.ft.com/content/df69f37b-0929-45d0-b357-5db7ed5c2678
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2026-02-07T05:00:41+00:00
Mandelson and the two elites
What the public sees as a ruling class is divided against itself
https://www.ft.com/content/ce83b6de-811f-4985-b40b-fe4f558ad26a
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2026-02-07T07:00:00+00:00
‘Hermès orange’ iPhone sparks Apple comeback in China
Vivid redesign and social media buzz lure Chinese buyers back after a prolonged slump
https://www.ft.com/content/e2d78d04-7368-4b0c-abd5-591c03774c46
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2026-02-07T02:44:15+00:00
Trump removes racist post about Obamas after fierce backlash
Lawmakers across the political spectrum condemn clip depicting former president and first lady as apes
https://www.ft.com/content/4c5e7b46-7d6d-4edc-af45-981ee74ccf33
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2026-02-06T22:44:42+00:00
China warns US arms sales to Taiwan could threaten Trump visit
Washington is poised to authorise sale of Patriots and other weapons systems to Taipei
https://www.ft.com/content/06e27fb5-bc9e-4b3d-ac20-7b54757e044e
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2026-02-07T09:23:27+00:00
Trump is pushing to end war in Ukraine by June, Zelenskyy says
Three-way peace talks are expected to take place in Miami within a week
https://www.ft.com/content/ccc11b61-500c-4514-ba5b-fe67b592137f
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2026-02-07T14:00:00+00:00
Wall Street’s wild week rattles investors’ confidence while highlighting a growing divide within markets
“It seems like there are two different markets right now,” one strategist says.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/wall-streets-wild-week-rattles-investors-confidence-while-highlighting-a-growing-divide-within-markets-e54b7922?mod=mw_rss_topstories
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2026-02-07T14:00:00+00:00
Super Bowl LX: Seahawks QB Sam Darnold makes 1,500% more than Patriots QB Drake Maye
Here are some other surprising facts and figures around Super Bowl LX.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/super-bowl-lx-seahawks-qb-sam-darnold-makes-1-500-more-than-patriots-qb-drake-maye-9f3525bb?mod=mw_rss_topstories
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2026-02-07T13:30:00+00:00
‘It’s existential’: How Big Tech found itself in a $650 billion spending spiral
The market has spoken: It doesn’t like the massive AI spending spree of the “Big Four” hyperscalers. But the companies are barreling ahead anyway.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/its-existential-how-big-tech-found-itself-in-a-650-billion-spending-spiral-346caa4d?mod=mw_rss_topstories
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2026-02-07T13:00:00+00:00
Gen Z is obsessed with 2016, and beauty stocks like e.l.f. and Ulta are riding the nostalgia wave
A social-media trend celebrating all things 2016 could usher in a makeup boom.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/gen-z-is-obsessed-with-2016-and-beauty-stocks-like-e-l-f-and-ulta-are-riding-the-nostalgia-wave-581dd031?mod=mw_rss_topstories
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2026-02-07T13:00:00+00:00
This Super Bowl snack can help slim your waist — and spare your wallet
Also: What a Patriots Super Bowl appearance could mean for stocks and bonds.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-super-bowl-snack-can-help-slim-your-waist-and-spare-your-wallet-b8879018?mod=mw_rss_topstories
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2026-02-07T13:00:00+00:00
Bitcoin’s 50% plunge from highs ‘hurts a little’ — but it isn’t shaking these investors’ conviction
“Volatility is the price of admission with bitcoin,” one investor says.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/bitcoins-50-plunge-from-highs-hurts-a-little-but-it-isnt-shaking-these-investors-conviction-304b2ba6?mod=mw_rss_topstories
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2026-02-07T12:53:00+00:00
I settled my father’s estate, but found a will deeding a mobile home to his stepson. Am I ethically and legally obliged to fix this?
“I understand that I must initiate probate in his state of residence.”
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/i-settled-my-fathers-estate-but-found-a-will-deeding-a-mobile-home-to-his-stepson-am-i-ethically-and-legally-obliged-to-fix-this-4c105c0d?mod=mw_rss_topstories
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2026-02-07T12:31:00+00:00
After bitcoin’s fall, pity those wildly enthusiastic investors who borrowed billions against crypto
The speculation that bitcoin would hit $200,000 in 2025 now seems like a dream. Because it was.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/as-bitcoin-crashes-pity-those-wildly-enthusiastic-investors-who-borrowed-billions-against-crypto-794164bb?mod=mw_rss_topstories
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2026-02-07T12:30:00+00:00
Software stocks have been crushed. Here’s how to play the sector as the dust settles.
Investors can take a breather and assess whether there are opportunities to buy some beaten-down software stocks, after what some analysts believe was “indiscriminate” selling.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/software-stocks-have-been-crushed-heres-how-to-play-the-sector-as-the-dust-settles-c0175f8a?mod=mw_rss_topstories
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2026-02-07T13:20:12+00:00
Pressure mounts on American Airlines CEO as carrier lags rivals
American Airlines made $111 million last year, while rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, brought in $5 billion and $3.3 billion, respectively.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/07/american-airlines-ceo-robert-isom.html
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Automakers largely sit out 2026 Super Bowl advertising amid industry uncertainty
Automakers are largely sitting on the advertising sidelines during this year's Super Bowl amid broader uncertainty in the U.S. automotive industry.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/07/super-bowl-ads-gm-toyota-volkswagen.html
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Buffett Watch: Berkshire Hathaway outperforms this week as tech stocks sink
Berkshire Hathaway's stock outperformed the benchmark S&P 500 stock index this week as investors sought safety from tech selling.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/07/berkshire-hathaway-outperforms-this-week-as-tech-stocks-sink.html
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2026-02-07T13:54:53+00:00
Trump administration equity stakes pose risks to U.S. companies and markets
The Trump administration's growing portfolio of direct investments is unprecedented outside an economic crisis or wartime.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/07/trump-equity-stakes-pose-these-risks-to-us-companies-and-markets.html
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2026-02-07T13:00:02+00:00
Elon Musk wants to be a trillionaire — here's how SpaceX may get him there
Elon Musk's net worth soared past $800 billion this week after he merged SpaceX with xAI in a deal that valued the combined entity at $1.25 trillion.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/07/elon-musk-wants-to-be-a-trillionaire-how-spacex-xai-tesla-can-get-him-there.html
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2026-02-07T02:11:18+00:00
Trump condemns racist video showing Obamas as apes after removing it, but says he won't apologize
The depiction of the Obamas, posted from Trump's Truth Social account, was included in a video pushing a conspiracy theory about 2020 election voting machines.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/trump-obama-post-white-house.html
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2026-02-07T14:00:09+00:00
Fivespan brings amicable activism to Appian in a bid to lift the share price and build value
The activist firm prefers to take a "behind the scenes" approach when it works with a portfolio company.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/07/fivespan-brings-amicable-activism-to-appian-in-a-bid-to-build-value.html
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2026-02-07T13:58:22+00:00
Gen Z is nostalgic for 2016 amid economic unease. Mall brands like Abercrombie & Fitch may see a revival
Economic anxiety is pushing Gen Z toward familiar mid-2010s aesthetics, a shift that could translate into renewed demand for legacy mall retailers.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/07/gen-z-2016-ambercrombie-fitch.html
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2026-02-07T14:00:01+00:00
Incomes would need to rise nearly $50,000 for median-priced homes to be as affordable as they were in 2019
Rising home prices and s higher mortgage rates have pushed the income needed to afford a median-priced home up by nearly $50,000 since 2019.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/07/housing-affordability-income-changes.html
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2026-02-07T00:00:01+00:00
Cramer's week ahead: A key jobs report. Plus, earnings from Robinhood, McDonald's and more
The January jobs report next week will help shape the market's expectations of future rate cuts, CNBC's Jim Cramer said.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/cramers-week-ahead-earnings-from-robinhood-and-mcdonalds-plus-key-jobs-data-ahead.html
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2026-02-07T13:54:49+00:00
The Trump administration equity portfolio is growing. These are the investments so far
Here are all the companies that the Trump administration has invested in, to date.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/07/trump-administration-equity-portfolio-grows-these-are-investments-so-far.html
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2026-02-06T21:21:57+00:00
NFL plans to have discussions with partners outside of core media for live games, media chief says
NFL plans to look outside traditional media for potential partners for live games, NFL Media chief Hans Schroeder said.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/nfl-to-discuss-live-game-rights-with-new-media-partners.html
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2026-02-07T14:05:01+00:00
How a Super Bowl QB's parents taught him to be mentally resilient: 'It never mattered what kind of day they had'
Sam Darnold, a former top NFL Draft pick, spent time on five different teams before leading the Seattle Seahawks to a berth in Super Bowl 60.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/07/seahawks-qb-sam-darnold-credits-parents-for-resilient-mindset.html
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2026-02-06T18:10:44+00:00
Goldman Sachs taps Anthropic’s Claude to automate accounting, compliance roles
Goldman Sachs is building AI agents with Anthropic’s Claude to automate trade accounting and client onboarding, aiming to speed work and boost efficiency.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/anthropic-goldman-sachs-ai-model-accounting.html
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2026-02-06T22:52:19+00:00
Tech AI spending may approach $700 billion this year, but the blow to cash raises red flags
Tech's megacaps announced major increases in capex spend for 2026, and now investors are preparing for cash to dwindle.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/google-microsoft-meta-amazon-ai-cash.html
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2026-02-06T22:07:00+00:00
Jim Cramer: Amazon spending looks painful but it's not a reason to sell the stock
Amazon shares fell 7% on Friday after management issued a 2026 capital expenditures guide of $200 billion.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/cramer-amazon-spending-looks-painful-but-its-not-a-reason-to-sell.html
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2026-02-07T09:45:54+00:00
Sovereignty: The defense buzzword at the Singapore Airshow
Countries want to be able to ensure that defense capabilities are close at hand.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/07/sovereignty-the-defense-buzzword-at-the-singapore-airshow.html
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2026-02-06T20:17:17+00:00
Bitcoin rebounds back above $70,000 after nearly breaking below $60,000 a day ago
Some market analysts have suggested bitcoin could fall further, potentially hitting between $40,000 to $50,000.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/bitcoin-price-today-60000-in-focus.html
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2026-02-06T21:07:39+00:00
Nvidia shares rise 8% as Jensen Huang says $660 billion capex buildout is sustainable
Huang's comments come after key Nvidia customers Meta, Amazon, Google and Microsoft reported their latest earnings over the past two weeks.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/nvidia-rises-7percent-as-ceo-says-660-billion-capex-buildout-is-sustainable.html
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2026-02-07T12:29:47+00:00
A 'quiet revolution': How young people are swapping social media for lunch dates, vinyl records and brick phones
Gen Z and millennials deleting their social media platforms cite the increasing pressures of being online as well as the damage to their mental health.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/07/young-people-quiet-revolution-social-media.html
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2026-02-06T21:06:15+00:00
Shares of Jennifer Garner's Once Upon a Farm pop 17% in public market debut
The company's IPO comes as shoppers and policymakers alike have pushed back on ultra-processed foods.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/once-upon-a-farm-ipo-ofrm-starts-trading-on-the-new-york-stock-exchange.html
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2026-02-06T21:34:55+00:00
Amazon leads Big Tech’s $1 trillion wipeout as AI bubble fears ignite sell-off
Microsoft, Nvidia, Oracle, Meta, Amazon and Alphabet all saw their shares fall in the week up to the market close on Thursday.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/ai-sell-off-stocks-amazon-oracle.html
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2026-02-06T20:23:13+00:00
Trump holds leverage over Iran thanks to low oil prices, Energy Secretary says
Iran is an OPEC member and produces more than 3 million barrels per day.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/trump-iran-oil-prices.html
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2026-02-06T18:50:10+00:00
Bitcoin gets slashed in half. What's behind the crypto's existential crisis
Bitcoin nearly grazed $60,000 on Thursday as investors shied away from the asset due to growing concerns over its utility.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/bitcoin-gets-slashed-in-half-whats-behind-the-cryptos-existential-crisis.html
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2026-02-06T13:20:50+00:00
White House launches direct-to-consumer drug site TrumpRx. Here's what to know
It's still unclear if all patients, particularly those with insurance coverage, will see more cost savings from using that site to buy their medicines.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/05/trump-rx-white-house-launches-direct-to-consumer-drug-site.html
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2026-02-06T21:45:22+00:00
Uber held liable, ordered to pay $8.5 million in driver rape suit
The case lays the groundwork for about 3,000 other sexual misconduct cases the ridesharing platform is facing nationwide.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/uber-liable-pay-8-5-million-driver-rape-suit.html
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2026-02-06T17:22:59+00:00
How America’s EV retreat is increasing China's control of global markets
U.S. automakers are pivoting away from EVs to refocus on gas-guzzling trucks and SUVs while Chinese manufacturers are expected to keep growing electric exports.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/automakers-ev-china-ford-gm.html
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2026-02-06T12:31:17+00:00
How Trump's child tax credit changes could impact your refund this season
The maximum child tax credit increased to $2,200 in 2025 based on changes enacted via President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill."
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/trump-child-tax-credit.html
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Stellantis CEO says automaker is stronger together as stock plummets amid $26 billion charge
The automaker announced $26 billion in charges from a business restructuring that includes pulling back on electrification plans and reintroducing V8 engines.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/stellantis-stla-ceo-antonio-filosa.html
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2026-02-06T21:11:44+00:00
SAVE Act voter ID bill is on the minds of Trump and Congress: What to know
A bill that would make it harder to vote in federal elections is a Republican focus this week, with President Donald Trump calling for enacting the SAVE Act.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/save-act-trump-congress-elections-voting.html
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2026-02-06T09:00:09+00:00
ADB and GCash Fuse partner to unlock inclusive finance for MSMEs, women and fight poverty in PHL
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and women entrepreneurs across the Philippines are set to gain significantly better financial access after the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a P1.75-billion ($30 million) loan facility to Fuse Financing, Inc., the lending arm of GCash, the country’s leading finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem. This first-of-its-kind partnership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region was officially launched on Feb. 6 at the SMX Convention Center in Taguig City with the theme “Driving Inclusive Finance for Filipino MSMEs” and was witnessed by over 250 MSMEs, including sari-sari store and carinderia owners and women entrepreneurs. This milestone collaboration enables Fuse to expand its lending portfolio and scale access to credit for the country’s most critical economic drivers. [L-R] Subhashini Chandran, SVP, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth; Christine Engstrom Director General for Sectors Department 3 in Finance of the Asian Development Bank; Tony Isidro, President and CEO of Fuse Financing Inc.; Secretary Cristina Roque, Department of Trade and Industry; and Martha Sazon, President and CEO of Mynt, the parent company of GCash.MSMEs are a cornerstone of the Philippine economy, accounting for around 40% of the gross domestic product and 63% of total employment. According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), there are 1.24 million registered business establishments as of 2024, over 99% of which are micro, small, and medium enterprises. Yet, access to financing remains a key barrier. According to an ADB study, access to credit and capital ranks as the second most significant challenge for MSMEs, after access to markets1. With such a financial challenge, it takes less than 12 months for a small business to shut down operations2. “This fintech partnership is the first-of-its kind for ADB in the ASEAN region and marks a significant step in advancing financial inclusion in the Philippines,” said Isabel Chatterton, Director-General, Private Sector Operations Department of Asian Development Bank. “By combining Fuse’s digital reach with ADB’s development financing, we are building an inclusive digital financial ecosystem that expands access to finance for women-led and rural enterprises across the country.” “We value our partnership with ADB as it strengthens our ability to expand access to credit for MSMEs and women entrepreneurs, who are underserved by the market. By combining our shared expertise and digital reach, we are advancing financial inclusion and helping more Filipinos grow their businesses,” Mynt President and CEO Martha Sazon said. [L-R] Acting Regional Director Jay Acar, Department of Trade and Industry; Martha Sazon, President and CEO of Mynt, the parent company of GCash; Secretary Cristina Roque, Department of Trade and Industry; Tony Isidro, President and CEO of Fuse Financing Inc.; Christine Engstrom, Director General for Sectors Department 3 in Finance of the Asian Development Bank; and Subhashini Chandran, SVP, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth.ADB will also provide up to $125,000 in technical assistance to help Fuse Financing develop tailored financial products and deliver financial and digital literacy training for women, especially those with limited formal education. This aligns with the broader push of ADB and GCash for digital finance and inclusion across Asia and the Pacific. Complementing ADB’s financing, the Mastercard Impact Fund, with support from the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth also extended a catalytic funding to support Fuse in effectively reaching and serving the priority MSME segments. Fuse Financing, Inc. President and CEO Tony Isidro underscored the significance of this partnership especially in supporting Fuse’s mission of delivering fair loans and expanding inclusive credit access for underserved Filipinos. “Through our partnership with ADB, with additional support from the Mastercard Impact Fund, we are strengthening our mission to make credit accessible to every Filipino who needs it most,” Isidro said. “This investment enables us to accelerate our support for women entrepreneurs and small businesses in underserved areas, sectors with immense potential to drive the country’s long-term growth,” he added. “This collaboration brings together catalytic capital, digital infrastructure and inclusive design to unlock new pathways for financial security. By working with Fuse Financing and the Asian Development Bank to extend credit to underserved entrepreneurs, we are ensuring that growth in the digital economy is fair and sustainable,” said Subhashini Chandran, senior vice-president, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. To commemorate this partnership, 10 MSMEs nominated by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) were awarded with capitalization support to help advance their business operations. DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque also graced the event and delivered a keynote message to all the MSMEs in attendance highlighting how synergies like this unlock growth and inclusion. “More than the scale of financing, what makes this partnership meaningful is its intent: to ensure that capital reaches entrepreneurs who are ready to grow but have long been underserved by traditional systems. By aligning public-sector priorities with private-sector innovation, this collaboration helps widen the path to formal, fair, and sustainable access to finance for MSMEs,” Secretary Roque said in her speech. A day of FinLit for MSMEs Alongside this partnership launch, Fuse gathered over 250 sari-sari store owners and women entrepreneurs to experience financial literacy workshops designed to help them manage their finances better, borrow responsibly, and build more resilient businesses. Attendees were equipped with the knowledge to access digital loans, improve their eligibility for loan access, and practice responsible borrowing. In addition, MSMEs were taught how to integrate digital platforms into their operations to improve efficiency. MSMEs are vital to national progress but remain underserved by traditional financial institutions. According to an ADB study, access to credit remains a most significant challenge for MSMEs3. Leveraging GCash trust scoring system GSCore as part of the creditworthiness assessment, Fuse eliminates the traditional barriers to lending, with no collateral or documentary requirements needed to secure loans, enabling greater credit access for everyday Filipinos. The ADB-Fuse partnership aims to unlock MSME’s growth potential and contribute to inclusive economic expansion. Unlike traditional financing, the capital is designed for impact, carrying firm social mandates that ensure measurable inclusion. This serves as a model for how fintech and development institutions can align with purpose, transforming financial access by ensuring that opportunity reaches those who can create lasting social and economic change. For more information, please visit www.gcash.com.   1 Asian Development Bank. Factors affecting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises development in developing Asia. https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/946586/ewp715-factors-affecting-msme-development.pdf 2 Philippine Institute for Development Studies. Evaluation of the Sustainable Livelihood Program’s Seed Capital Fund for Microenterprise Development. https://www.pids.gov.ph/publication/research-paper-series/evaluation-of-the-sustainable-livelihood-program-s-seed-capital-fund-for-microenterprise-development 3 Asian Development Bank. Factors affecting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises development in developing Asia. https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/946586/ewp715-factors-affecting-msme-development.pdf   Spotlight is BusinessWorld’s sponsored section that allows advertisers to amplify their brand and connect with BusinessWorld’s audience by publishing their stories on the BusinessWorld Web site. For more information, send an email to online@bworldonline.com. 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2026-02-06T08:02:41+00:00
Factory output picks up in December
By Isa Jane D. Acabal, Researcher Factory output expanded to a four-month high in December driven by faster increases in the production of other non-metallic mineral products, food products, and a recovery in machinery and equipment, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Preliminary results of the PSA’s Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries showed manufacturing output, as measured by the volume of production index (VoPI), inched up by 1% year on year in December, faster than the 0.5% gain in December 2024. However, this was a turnaround from the revised 1.1% drop in November. The latest manufacturing output growth was the fastest pace in four months or since the 1.3% expansion in August 2025. For 2025, factory output fell by 0.02%, a reversal from the 0.7% annual average growth seen in 2024. On a monthly basis, December’s output picked up by 0.7% from the 2.3% decline in November. Stripping out seasonality factors, it grew by 4.2%. In comparison, the S&P Global Philippines Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) expanded to 50.2 in December from 47.4 in November. The PSA said December’s year-on-year growth was driven by faster annual increases in the manufacture of non-metallic mineral products (31.4% in December from 6% in November), food products (10.4% from 7.6%), and a recovery in machinery and equipment except electrical (10.1% from -10.7%). Twelve other industry divisions posted expansions, while seven saw declines. According to the PSA, the top three industry divisions that contributed to the overall year-on-year growth of VoPI for manufacturing were food products, other non-metallic mineral products, and computer, electronic and optical products (10.3% in December from 14.5% in November). “[The] growth fueled by stronger production in food products, non-metallic minerals, and a rebound in machinery and equipment shows how both consumer demand and business investments are helping sustain momentum,” Ferdinand A. Ferrer, president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), said in a Viber message. Marco Antonio C. Agonia, an economist at the University of Asia and the Pacific, said the recovery in VoPI for manufacturing in December can be attributed to “seasonal effects.” “Manufacturers likely increased production of food products for the holidays, and intermediate construction inputs and machinery as businesses planned for ramped up capex (capital expenditures) in 2026,” he said. He added that strong export demand may have also encouraged more manufacturing activities. In December, exports climbed by 23.3% year on year to $6.99 billion from 21.6% growth in November. This was a turnaround from the 1.9% drop in December 2024. This was the fastest pace for exports in six months, since the 26.9% growth in June 2025. “The quicker, though still benign, inflation reading may have at least signaled soft inflation into this year, allowing firms to plan ahead accordingly,” Mr. Agonia said. Inflation quickened to 1.8% in December, picking up from 1.5% in November but easing from 2.9% in December 2024. This brought the full-year average to 1.7% in 2025 from 3.2% in 2024. This was the slowest rate in nine years or since the 1.3% rate in 2016 but was slightly above the central bank’s 1.6% estimate for 2025. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas cut borrowing costs by another 25 basis points in December, bringing key policy rate to 4.5%. According to Mr. Agonia, the rate cut “likely had little to no impact” in December’s manufacturing output because they usually take at most two years to “fully work their way through the financial system.” For Union Bank of the Philippines Chief Economist Ruben Carlo O. Asuncion, the central bank’s accommodative monetary policy helped eased financing conditions amid the benign inflation. “Lower borrowing costs gave firms more room to manage operating expenses, supporting production decisions and stabilizing manufacturing activity,” he said. Mr. Asuncion expects moderate growth in manufacturing output this year as “supported by a more accommodative policy stance and resilient consumer demand.” PCCI Honorary Chairman Sergio R. Ortiz-Luis, Jr. also sees improvement in the manufacturing output this year. “The projection [on factory output] towards this year, early part of this year, will still be going up. Not in a big way, but it will be positive,” he said in a phone call. Mr. Agonia expects “mild improvements” in the manufacturing performance this year as business sentiment recovers from the economic slowdown in the fourth quarter and full-year 2025. “However, any significant changes from the status quo may require more concerted efforts towards improving manufacturing sector conditions,” he said. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 3% in the fourth quarter of 2025, a slowdown from the 5.3% in the same period in 2024 and the revised 3.9% print in the third quarter of 2025. This brought the full-year economic growth to 4.4%, missing the government’s 5.5% to 6.5% target. The latest annual GDP print was slower compared to the 5.7% growth in 2024 and was the weakest growth since the 9.5% slump in 2020. December’s capacity utilization, or the extent to which industry resources are used in producing goods, averaged 77.5 % in December, higher than the revised 77.4 % in November and the 76.1% posted in the same month in 2024. Looking ahead of 2026, Mr. Ferrer said the PCCI remains “cautiously optimistic.” “Continued government infrastructure projects, strong local consumption, and supportive monetary policy should help sustain growth. At the same time, challenges like rising global prices, supply chain issues, and energy costs must be addressed,” he added.
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