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Cartels go crypto: DOJ targets money brokers moving drug cash to Mexico

Cartels go crypto: DOJ targets money brokers moving drug cash to Mexico

Four men extradited from Mexico face money-laundering conspiracy charges in a Kentucky federal court, accused of moving cartel drug profits through cryptocurrency. U.S. prosecutors say the crackdown targets cartel money brokers to disrupt cash flows. The defendants could face up to 20 years in prison. Mexican authorities have transferred over 90 cartel-linked suspects since 2025, sparking legal disputes over extradition procedures.
5 February 2026
Merck stock rises 2% in New York as MRK traders size up outlook and a fresh RSV approval

Merck stock rises 2% in New York as MRK traders size up outlook and a fresh RSV approval

Merck shares rose about 2% to $120.72 Thursday after forecasting 2026 sales and profits below Wall Street estimates, citing patent expiries on older drugs. The company reported Q4 global sales of $16.4 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $2.04, and expects 2026 sales of $65.5–$67.0 billion. Health Canada approved ENFLONSIA for RSV prevention in infants. FDA review of WINREVAIR is set for September 21, 2026.
5 February 2026
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JNJ stock rises as Johnson & Johnson takes talc shareholder fight to U.S. Supreme Court

JNJ stock rises as Johnson & Johnson takes talc shareholder fight to U.S. Supreme Court

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 1.3% to $237.59 after the company asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a shareholder lawsuit over talc safety claims. The petition challenges a Third Circuit ruling on class certification standards. The case is separate from ongoing talc injury suits. Investors are also watching for new data on J&J’s atrial fibrillation devices at a cardiology event this week.
5 February 2026
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Coupang stock sinks nearly 10% as fresh data leak, U.S. subpoena rattle CPNG shares

Coupang stock sinks nearly 10% as fresh data leak, U.S. subpoena rattle CPNG shares

Coupang shares fell 9.7% to $17.57 Thursday after the company disclosed data from another 165,000 users was exposed in a November breach. The U.S. House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed Coupang as part of a probe into alleged discrimination against American firms. Bernstein began coverage with an Underperform rating. Coupang said no payment or login data was compromised.
5 February 2026
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IonQ stock tumbles again as short-seller report hangs over quantum trade

IonQ stock tumbles again as short-seller report hangs over quantum trade

IonQ shares fell about 11% to $31.49 Thursday after Wolfpack Research released a short report questioning the company’s reliance on U.S. defense funding. IonQ denied the claims, calling them “false, misleading, and unsubstantiated.” Other quantum computing stocks, including Rigetti and D-Wave, also dropped sharply. Investors await IonQ’s February 25 earnings for further details.
5 February 2026
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Spotify stock price slides 6% as it moves into physical books, with earnings next week in focus

Spotify stock price slides 6% as it moves into physical books, with earnings next week in focus

Spotify shares fell 6.4% to $412.42 in New York Thursday, tracking a broader tech selloff. The company announced users will soon be able to buy physical books in-app via Bookshop.org and previewed its “Page Match” audiobook tool, set to launch by Feb. 23. Investors are focused on Spotify’s Q4 earnings report due Feb. 10.
5 February 2026
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Natural gas price today: Henry Hub steadies after huge EIA draw as Cheniere stock slips

Natural gas price today: Henry Hub steadies after huge EIA draw as Cheniere stock slips

U.S. natural gas futures rose about 1% to $3.51/mmBtu Thursday after the EIA reported a 360 bcf storage withdrawal, below analyst forecasts. Storage stood at 2,463 bcf, 27 bcf under the five-year average. Cheniere Energy filed to expand its Corpus Christi LNG facility, while gas-linked stocks traded mixed in afternoon action. March contract volatility hit new highs following sharp swings last week.
5 February 2026
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C3.ai AI stock price sinks again as insider sale and software rout keep pressure on NYSE:AI

C3.ai AI stock price sinks again as insider sale and software rout keep pressure on NYSE:AI

C3.ai shares fell 7% to $10.33 Thursday after a regulatory filing showed Executive Chairman Thomas Siebel sold 27,605 shares at $10.81 each. The broader S&P 500 software and services index dropped 2.8%, erasing over $950 billion in value since January 28. Investors are watching for signals from C3.ai’s March conference amid sector-wide concerns over AI’s impact.
5 February 2026
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XRP price tumbles nearly 19% as bitcoin slide and Fed chair pick weigh on crypto

XRP price tumbles nearly 19% as bitcoin slide and Fed chair pick weigh on crypto

XRP plunged 19% to $1.22 in 24 hours as crypto markets sold off, with $52 million in XRP futures liquidated, CoinGlass reported. Bitcoin fell to $66,675, its lowest since October 2024, while ether dropped over 7%. Senate Democrats urged a delay in hearings for Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh amid ongoing investigations. Ripple said it integrated Hyperliquid into its institutional brokerage service.
5 February 2026
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BitMine (BMNR) stock slides as Ethereum breaks $2,000 — what traders watch next

BitMine (BMNR) stock slides as Ethereum breaks $2,000 — what traders watch next

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares fell 10.3% to $18.20 Thursday after ether dropped below $2,000. The company holds over 4.2 million ETH, tying its stock closely to crypto price swings. Trading volume topped 40 million shares by mid-afternoon. Investors await updates on BitMine’s Q1 staking rollout and possible earnings announcement.
5 February 2026
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Alphabet stock (GOOGL) slides as Google’s AI capex bill grows — what Wall Street watches next

Alphabet stock (GOOGL) slides as Google’s AI capex bill grows — what Wall Street watches next

Alphabet shares fell 2.4% Thursday, closing at $324.95 after the company announced 2026 capital spending of up to $185 billion, nearly double its 2025 budget. The stock earlier dropped as much as 8%. Alphabet reported Q4 revenue of $113.8 billion and net income of $34.5 billion. Investors are watching for Amazon’s earnings after the bell.
5 February 2026
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CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

7 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment shares rose 1.3% to S$3.12 on Friday, bucking a 0.8% drop in Singapore’s benchmark index. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% jump in second-half distributable income, while CapitaLand Ascendas REIT posted a 1.4% full-year rise. CapitaLand China Trust saw full-year DPU fall to 4.82 cents amid weaker yuan and occupancy. CLI reports FY2025 results on Feb. 11.
Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

7 February 2026
Keppel shares closed at S$11.64 on Friday, up 0.17%, after surging 6.1% the previous day on stronger FY2025 profit and a larger dividend plan. The company bought back 151,400 shares for about S$1.74 million. Keppel reported a 29% rise in full-year profit to S$1.02 billion and proposed a total distribution of 47 cents per share, including a special dividend partly paid in Keppel REIT units.
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