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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Madrigal Secures Major Deal to Battle Liver Disease

A Chinese biotech company in Suzhou has given an American firm the worldwide rights to create and sell six new RNA medicines aimed at a serious liver condition. The deal brings an upfront cash payment of $60 million and could grow to nearly $4. 5 billion if the medicines reach several key develop

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Feb 11 2026BUSINESS

Ford Faces Record Loss as Electric Drive Stumbles

Ford’s latest earnings reveal the biggest quarterly hit in four years, with a net loss of $8. 2 billion for 2025 – the worst since the 2008 downturn. The blow comes largely from its electric vehicle (EV) arm, which posted a $4. 8 billion loss this year. Sales of EVs fell sharply after the U. S

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Feb 10 2026CRIME

A Fire That Hid More Than Heat

The blaze that scorched the front of Lee Vogler’s home in North Carolina revealed something unexpected: a chemical substance, not just ordinary gasoline. Investigators first noticed the odd scent while on scene, which led them to test the residue. The samples turned out to contain a flammable liq

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Feb 08 2026FINANCE

Hoist Finance Stock Gets a Fresh Buy Signal

A new report from Kepler Capital says the stock of Hoist Finance AB is worth buying. The analyst, Markus Sandgren, kept his “Buy” recommendation and set a target price of 120 SEK. Last week the share finished at about 142 SEK, so the target is a little lower than today’s price. Sandgren has e

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Feb 07 2026FINANCE

The Money Game: Why Wall Street’s “Investment” is a Mirage

Wall Street’s big bonuses are often tied to a question that many people don’t ask: what does the money actually do? In earlier times, banks took deposits and used them to build real things—railways, factories, homes. Today’s finance giants mostly make money by arranging deals, trading securities, an

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Feb 07 2026BUSINESS

Middle East’s Trade Surge: A Fresh Look at Global Growth

The Middle East is experiencing a notable rise in trade, even as global markets face uncertainty. Gulf Cooperation Council countries, such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, have driven this increase. Between 2021 and 2024, the region’s trade grew by about 15% each year. This rat

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Feb 06 2026CRIME

Eddie Lacy Faces Jail After Extreme DUI Arrest

The former NFL running back, now 35, was sentenced to six months in jail after a drunk driving incident that shocked his hometown. Police stopped him last September when a woman called 911, fearing the driver was endangering others. The officers noticed his speech was slow and slurred, so they

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Feb 06 2026BUSINESS

Sphere Entertainment Announces Q4 2025 Earnings Call

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) will hold a conference call on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00 a. m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2025. The company will release a press statement with the numbers before the market o

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Feb 06 2026FINANCE

Sberbank Gears Up Crypto Loans Ahead of New Rules

Sberbank is pushing forward with a plan to give loans backed by crypto and to work closely with the central bank on new rules that will make it smoother for borrowers. The bank tried out this idea back in January, giving its first bitcoin‑backed loan to IntelionData, calling it a pilot that could

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Jan 29 2026FINANCE

U. S. Regulators Team Up to Shape Digital Asset Future

The U. S. is stepping up its game in the digital asset world. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are joining forces on Project Crypto. This initiative aims to make sure the U. S. stays ahead in the digital finance race. The goal is to cr

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