When it comes to electronic devices, the technology sector is facing some major hurdles: Smartphone production from Apple, Qualcomm, Xiaomi, and ARM Holdings are all being reduced. ...

APIA, Samoa, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, announced the launch of Phemex TradFi, a new futures trading offering that allows users to access traditional financial assets, including stocks and precious metals, on a 24/7 basis. Futures linked to commodities, foreign exchange, and global indices will be introduced in subsequent phases. The launch marks Phemex's entry into multi-market derivatives, enabling traders to manage exposure to both crypto and traditional asset ...

Introduces continuous and on-demand, perpetual driver and rider verification to establish a new global safety and compliance standard for mobility platformsLOS ANGELES and TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUB Cyber Security Ltd. (Nasdaq: HUBC) (“HUB” or the “Company”), a global leader in secured data fabric and perpetual verification infrastructure, today announced the commercial launch of SecureRide™, its purpose-built trust infrastructure for the Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), ...

Value Score Surges Amid Price PullbackAccording to recent Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, the company’s value score has surged to 89.66, placing it in the top 10% of stocks globally based on its relative worth.This jump to the 90th percentile comes as the stock faces a challenging start to the year, currently trading down approximately 9.09% year-to-date.The proprietary value metric is a percentile-ranked composite that evaluates a stock's price against fundamental measures like assets, earnings, and sales. P ...

Have you ever been to a sushi restaurant and said “omakase”? Even if just for the sake of an experience, I would encourage you to do this to see how your perception of “control” changes. At one point, you're goingI’m a Portfolio manager (flexible equity funds and private clients), fundamental equity research, macro and geopolitical strategy.Over 10 years across global markets, managing multi-asset strategies and equity portfolios at a European asset manager.I combine top-down macro, bottom-up stock selectio ...

Copper Intelligence, formerly African Discovery Group, has signed a definitive sales and purchase agreement (SPA) for the acquisition of the Butembo copper asset in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This agreement solidifies the company's position as a publicly traded DRC entity on the US market, marking a significant milestone in its operations. The Butembo site, a tier one exploration opportunity with near-surface, low strip-mining potential, is located near the Ruwenzori mountain region, close ...

9 February 2026 LEI: 2138003QW2ZAYZODBU23 WISDOMTREE MULTI ASSET ISSUER PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY (THE “ISSUER”)(a public company incorporated with limited liability in Ireland) NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE IN THE INDEX METHODOLOGY OF THE AFFECTED SECURITIES This notice relates to the ETP Securities listed in the table below (the “Affected Securities”), issued pursuant to the Issuer’s Collateralised ETP Securities Programme (the “Programme”) and its base prospectus dated 25 September 2025 (the “Base Prospectus”). Te ...

Core Viewpoint - The European Commission is threatening action against Meta for allegedly blocking rival chatbots from accessing its WhatsApp platform, which may violate EU antitrust rules [1][2]. Group 1: Regulatory Actions - The European Commission claims that WhatsApp Business is in breach of EU antitrust regulations by restricting access to its platform for other businesses [1][2]. - The Commission views WhatsApp as a crucial entry point for AI chatbots, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, to reach consumers [3]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - Meta is identified as the dominant player in the EU messaging market, and the Commission accuses it of abusing this position by denying access to WhatsApp for competitors [2]. - The recent upgrade to WhatsApp limits AI assistant options to Meta AI, further consolidating its market position [2]. Group 3: Political Context - The warning from the EU comes amid rising tensions between European authorities and the Trump administration regarding the regulation of US tech companies [4]. - The EU competition commissioner emphasized the need to enforce market rules to ensure a well-functioning market [5]. Group 4: Meta's Response - A Meta spokesperson argued that the EU's intervention is unwarranted, stating that there are numerous AI options available outside of WhatsApp [6]. - Meta contends that the Commission's logic incorrectly assumes that the WhatsApp Business API is a key distribution channel for chatbots [7].

A 2025 Zillow report found that mortgage rates nationwide would need to fall more than 4% to make the typical home affordable for a median-income family. Currently, the average mortgage rate on a 30-year, fixed-interest loan is 6.11%. The study assumed a 20% down payment and defined affordability as a monthly mortgage payment of less than 30% of the median household income. New York, Los Angeles, and Miami are examples of big cities with rising home values that wouldn't be affordable even with a 0% mortgage ...

Aker Solutions has reported revenues of Nkr16.7bn ($1.7bn) for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, representing a 6% increase from Nkr15.7bn in the same period of 2024. Full-year revenues reached Nkr63.2bn, marking a 19% year-on-year growth from Nkr53.2bn in 2024. The company achieved EBITDA of Nkr1.3bn with a margin of 7.9%, excluding special items, in the fourth quarter. For the full year, EBITDA stood at Nkr5.3bn with an 8.4% margin, compared to Nkr4.6bn and 8.7% in 2024. It secured order intake of Nkr ...