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TMC Validates First Deep-Sea Reserves and Projects $23.6 Billion Economic Value
Vancouver, Saturday, 17 January 2026.
TMC declares the world’s first polymetallic nodule reserves, projecting a staggering $23.6 billion combined value and targeting commercial production by late 2027 to supply critical battery metals.
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville to Pioneer America’s First Carbon Ion Cancer Therapy
Jacksonville, Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Marking a historic medical milestone, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville will launch the Western Hemisphere’s first carbon ion therapy program in 2028, offering precision treatment for aggressive, radioresistant cancers.
Realty Income Offers Strategic Entry Point as Stock Trades Below Peak
San Diego, Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Trading nearly 20% below its 2022 peak, “The Monthly Dividend Company” offers a compelling opportunity. With 667 consecutive monthly payouts, this REIT combines defensive stability with an attractive yield.
Bruno Mars Shatters Live Nation Global Records with 2.1 Million Tickets Sold in 24 Hours
Los Angeles, Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Mars moved 2.1 million tickets in just one day, setting a historic Live Nation benchmark. This unprecedented demand triggered 32 new dates, highlighting the live entertainment sector’s continued economic dominance.
Investors Urged to Act as Legal Deadlines Loom for Varonis and Alexandria Real Estate
New York, Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Shareholders of Varonis Systems, Inc. and Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. face critical upcoming deadlines to participate in significant securities class action lawsuits. With the January 26, 2026, cutoff for the Alexandria Real Estate case fast approaching, the Rosen Law Firm is urging affected investors to secure counsel immediately. These legal actions stem from serious allegations regarding misleading statements about property assets and software revenue projections, respectively. This wave of litigation extends beyond these two firms, with concurrent investigations into Trip.com and Bath & Body Works, highlighting a broader crackdown on corporate opacity. Investors who incurred losses must navigate these timelines carefully to preserve their eligibility for potential recovery in these developing federal securities cases.
Starlink’s 2026 IPO Signals Operational Maturity and Market Stability
Hawthorne, Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Former hedge fund manager James Altucher suggests Starlink’s 2026 IPO plans confirm its transition from ambitious project to stable utility. With SpaceX reportedly eyeing a staggering $1.5 trillion valuation, this listing could redefine benchmarks for the entire aerospace and telecommunications sector.
Regulators Reject Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Application Over Missing Data
Homewood, Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Federal regulators rejected the historic Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger bid, deeming the massive 7,000-page application incomplete and effectively pausing the first transcontinental railroad deal.