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 ...

Earnings per share (EPS) expected to be $1.89 for Q4 2025, a 45.4% increase year-over-year.Projected revenue of $7.1 billion, up 3.7% from the previous year.General Insurance segment to significantly contribute to net investment income, despite challenges in net premiums and high expenses.American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG) is a global insurance company offering a broad spectrum of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions, and other financial services. As a leading entity ...

ROCKVILLE, Md. and SUZHOU, China, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascentage Pharma Group International (NASDAQ: AAPG; HKEX: 6855) (“Ascentage Pharma” or the “Company, a global, commercial stage, integrated biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel, differentiated therapies to address unmet medical needs in cancer, announced today that the Company's management is scheduled to participate in the Guggenheim Emerging Outlook: Biotech Summit 2026 being held ...

Infill Geophysics Surveys Completed at Colosseum Project SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 9, 2026 / Dateline Resources Limited (ASX:DTR)(OTCQB:DTREF)(FSE:YE1) is pleased to announce the completion of infill gravity, magnetic and radiometric surveys at its 100%-owned Colosseum Gold and Rare Earth Project in California, USA. This follows the completion of an induced polarisation (IP) survey across the project in December 2025. ...

Prof. Irwin commented: "Evogene is addressing core challenges in small-molecule discovery through a rigorous and data-driven computational approach. I am pleased to join the Scientific Advisory Board and support the continued advancement of ChemPass AIâ"¢, particularly in ligand discovery, virtual screening, and evidence-based decision-making." Appointments Strengthen Scientific Leadership and Support the Acceleration of ChemPass AIâ"¢ for Drug and Ag-Chemical Discovery REHOVOT, Israel, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNews ...

New York, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aether Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHR) (“Aether” or “the Company”), an emerging financial technology holding company developing data-driven platforms and media assets for investors, today announced the launch of SentimenTracker within Aether Grid, expanding the platform with sentiment-driven signals designed to simplify institutional-grade market intelligence for retail investors across equities and digital assets. SentimenTracker solves a critical challenge for reta ...