Technology Shares Power Nasdaq Gains as Dow Jones Pauses Record Run

New York, Monday, 9 February 2026.
Renewed interest in tech stocks lifted the Nasdaq 1% Monday, contrasting a flat Dow, while Japan’s Nikkei surged nearly 4% following Prime Minister Takaichi’s historic supermajority election victory.

Mega-Cap Tech ETFs Outpace S&P 500 Returns but Bring Higher Volatility Risks

Davos 2026 Research Confirms Volatility Is Now a Permanent Economic Fixture

UN Chief Urges Global Economy to Value Nature Over GDP Growth

Drone Payload Market Skyrockets: $32.4 Billion by 2033

Discord Mandates Global Age Verification to Unlock Adult Content

San Francisco, Monday, 9 February 2026.
Starting March, Discord defaults all users to a restricted “teen experience,” requiring video selfies or government IDs to unlock full access and adult communities.

Lema AI Emerges From Stealth With $24 Million to Automate Supply Chain Defense

GSI Closes $200 Million Deal for Saskatchewan Solar Farm with Ocean Man First Nation

Ondas Secures Major Contract to Deploy Autonomous Demining Tech Along Israel-Syria Border

Kroger Selects Turnaround Veteran Greg Foran as First External CEO

Bannon Flags Critical Drop in Voter Enthusiasm Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Washington, Monday, 9 February 2026.
Former strategist Steve Bannon warns of a “massive” enthusiasm deficit, as polling reveals Democrats hold a nearly 12-point lead among highly motivated voters, signaling potential volatility this November.

New TrumpRx Platform Offers Steep Discounts on Select Branded Medications

President Trump Explicitly Claims Ownership of Current Economic Landscape

Michigan Launches Statewide Initiative to Tap Natural Hydrogen Reserves

Analysis Links Current AI Liability Crisis to 1996 Regulatory Frameworks

DRC Mine Disaster Exposes Severe Risks in Global Critical Mineral Supply Chains

Kinshasa, Monday, 9 February 2026.
A catastrophic collapse claiming over 400 lives at a key tantalum site underscores the lethal volatility facing investors and manufacturers in the unregulated race for green energy resources.

EU Deploys Advanced Cyber Defense System to Shield Critical Food Infrastructure

Venezuela Frees Opposition Amid US Talks: A New Era?

South Sudan Faces Famine Risk Amid Conflict Surge

Nicaragua Reinstates Visa Requirements for Cubans, Closing Key Transit Route to the United States

Bad Bunny’s All-Spanish Set Highlights Rising Latin American Influence

Santa Clara, Monday, 9 February 2026.
Bad Bunny made history on February 8, 2026, delivering the Super Bowl’s first-ever all-Spanish halftime show, a strategic pivot highlighting the immense economic power of the Hispanic consumer base.

Super Bowl LX Versus World Cup 2026: Analyzing the Massive Prize Money Disparity

Joe Montana Scored Big in Silicon Valley with Liquid 2 Ventures

Team USA Edges Out Japan for Figure Skating Gold in High-Stakes Finale

North Dakota State Agrees to Join Mountain West Football in 2026 Expansion Deal