The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has said the Bank of England’s (BoE) decision to hold rates at 3.75% points to a slow route to lower borrowing costs, despite a more dovish inflation outlook. The central bank kept the rate unchanged after inflation rose to 3.4% in December. The Monetary Policy Committee backed the decision by a 5–4 margin. Four members supported a 0.25 percentage-point reduction, which would have taken the rate to 3.5%. The decision comes after the B ...

The biggest tax overhaul in years just went into effect, and most people have no idea what it means for their paychecks. The Working Families Tax Cuts Act got signed into law back in July 2025, but the real changes hit on Jan. 1, 2026, to impact your 2027 tax filing. Some provisions kicked in retroactively for 2025, which means your tax refund this filing season could be bigger than you expect. But if you want to get the most out of these new rules, you need to act now before the window closes on certain ...

Key Takeaways China is quietly accelerating its pullback from U.S. Treasuries, pushing state-linked banks to slash exposure amid rising volatility and geopolitical risk. The shift, paired with aggressive gold accumulation, adds weight to de-dollarization trends and strengthens Bitcoin’s appeal as a neutral hedge. Crypto markets see the move less as a short-term shock and more as a long-term tailwind in a world drifting toward multipolar finance. China’s de-dollarization push is gaining momentum in ...

Sichuan, China, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a notable case reflecting the evolving capabilities of restorative dentistry, Professor John A. Sorensen, DMD, PhD, FACP, of the University of Washington successfully completed a digitally planned and executed full-arch implant rehabilitation using an advanced workflow. This clinical case study demonstrates how state-of-the-art digital tools can address complex anatomical and prosthetic challenges in edentulous full-arch treatment — delivering improved pr ...

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Citi lifts GSK target price but keeps neutral stance after rally Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock Citi has raised its price target for GSK PLC (LSE:GSK, NYSE:GSK) to £22.50 while maintaining a 'neutral' rating, citing a sharp rally driven by improving investor sentiment. The broker said full-year 2025 earnings per share were 2% ahead of consensus, with constant exchange rate guidance for 2026 broadly in line with expectations. Citi trimmed its 2026 and 2027 earnings forecasts by 1% to 2% ...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BeyondSpring Inc. (NASDAQ: BYSI), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class immune-modulating cancer therapies, today announced that the Company will participate in the Immuno-Oncology 360° (IO360°) Conference 2026, held February 10-12, 2026 in Boston, MA. Dr. Lan Huang, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of BeyondSpring, will present on Plinabulin as a differentiated immuno-oncology asset designed to enhance PD-1/PD-LD blockade and ...

Jody and Paul Glaser of Los Altos did what millions of Americans still do every year: they wrote a check for their property taxes and dropped it in a blue USPS mailbox outside the post office. Three months later, a delinquency notice arrived from Santa Clara County. Paul said he knew he'd paid — he'd seen the check clear. So they pulled up the check image online and saw someone else's name where the county tax collector's should have been. "Clearly, the check had been altered, and cashed by somebody els ...

PresentationAs we are a listed company, we strictly follow the disclosure guidelines and can only answer questions within those guidelines. Thank you.Good morning, everyone, and thank you for making time for us on such short notice. Before getting into the details, let me first introduce who are the presenters on the call today. Hein Pretorius, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of InPost; Javier van Engelen, our CFO; and Michael Rouse, our CEO, International. You will notice the absence of the group CEO in ...

Core Insights - XtalPi Inc. has successfully deployed an automated formulation stability testing workstation at BASF, enhancing BASF's R&D capabilities in the chemical industry [1][2][3] - This collaboration marks a significant milestone for XtalPi, showcasing its technological leadership and ability to provide scalable solutions for industry leaders [1][5] Company Overview - XtalPi is a global leader in AI- and robotics-driven R&D platforms, focusing on innovation in pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, new energy, and advanced materials [1][9] - Founded in 2015 by MIT physicists, XtalPi integrates quantum physics, AI, and robotics to deliver digital and intelligent R&D solutions across various industries [9] Collaboration with BASF - BASF, a major player in the chemical industry, operates in diverse sectors and is committed to green transformation [2][10] - The automated workstation developed by XtalPi addresses BASF's challenges in traditional manual workflows, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and standardization in testing processes [3][4] Technological Advancements - XtalPi's automated system integrates sample management, analytical testing, and data management into a cohesive workflow, significantly improving operational efficiency [1][3] - The modular and standardized platform allows for rapid deployment and customization, meeting the unique requirements of BASF [4][5] Market Position and Future Outlook - XtalPi's solutions are deployed across various industries, including pharmaceuticals and renewable energy, positioning the company for growth in trillion-dollar markets [7] - The company aims to deepen strategic partnerships with global industry leaders to drive advancements in AI and robotic experimentation [8]