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Vox Royalty Strengthens Australian Presence with Strategic Gold Asset Acquisition
Sydney, Thursday, 26 February 2026.
On February 26, 2026, Vox Royalty Corp. executed a high-value acquisition of producing gold royalties in New South Wales, Australia, to bolster immediate cash flow. By securing a 4.5% royalty on the Hera Tenement for a total consideration of up to A$650,000, the company has effectively purchased future gold production at an implied cost of under US$200 per ounce. This strategic move not only diversifies Vox’s portfolio within a stable mining jurisdiction but also underscores a disciplined approach to acquiring derisked assets at deep value in the current precious metals market.
Terraform Labs Sues Jane Street for Alleged Insider Trading in $40 Billion Crypto Collapse
New York, Thursday, 26 February 2026.
A federal lawsuit filed Monday alleges Jane Street used insider secrets from a former intern to front-run the 2022 Terra collapse. The complaint claims the trading giant withdrew $85 million in TerraUSD just ten minutes after Terraform’s own internal moves, reportedly avoiding $200 million in losses while accelerating a $40 billion market wipeout. This legal battle brings intense scrutiny to institutional hedging strategies amidst Bitcoin’s current volatility.
Banyan Gold Confirms High-Grade Discovery at Yukon’s Powerline Deposit
Whitehorse, Thursday, 26 February 2026.
On February 26, 2026, Banyan Gold Corp. reported significant exploration success at its AurMac Project in the Yukon, intersecting visible gold and mineralization grading up to 19.90 g/t. These results confirm the continuity of high-grade domains within the Powerline Deposit, potentially expanding the asset’s resource estimate. With the company’s stock recently reaching a 52-week high and a fully funded 2026 drill program underway, this discovery underscores the growing economic viability of Banyan’s gold assets.
Euroclear Strategic Investment Drives Digitization of Shareholder Communications
London, Thursday, 26 February 2026.
Euroclear invests in Proxymity to modernize post-trade infrastructure. Trusted by institutions managing over $200 trillion in assets, this partnership aims to revolutionize global transparency and proxy voting efficiency.
The Trade Desk Shares Slide as Inflation and Tariffs Curb Ad Spending
Ventura, Thursday, 26 February 2026.
Despite beating recent revenue targets, the stock plummeted over 15% after management warned that tariffs and inflation are squeezing budgets in sectors representing a quarter of their business.
Nvidia Reports Record $68 Billion Revenue as AI Demand Accelerates
Santa Clara, Thursday, 26 February 2026.
Nvidia delivered a crushing blow to market skeptics with its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results, posting record revenue of $68.1 billion—a 73% increase year-over-year that comfortably surpassed Wall Street expectations. The report highlights the unrelenting momentum of the artificial intelligence boom, with Data Center revenue alone soaring to $62.3 billion. CEO Jensen Huang declared the arrival of an “agentic AI inflection point,” indicating that the race to build AI infrastructure is intensifying rather than slowing. Furthermore, Nvidia’s bullish guidance projects $78 billion in revenue for the current quarter, signaling continued growth. This performance solidifies the company’s position as the market leader, boasting a $4.8 trillion valuation, and confirms that hyperscalers remain committed to aggressive capital investment in Nvidia’s next-generation chip technology.
Protagonist Therapeutics Plans Strategic Exit from Takeda Profit-Sharing Deal
Newark, Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
Bolstered by a $646 million cash position, Protagonist moves to reclaim full rusfertide economics by exiting its Takeda profit-sharing agreement, coinciding with the drug’s recent FDA filing.
Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series With Enhanced AI and New Privacy Display
Seoul, Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series launches with deep AI integration, including Gemini and Perplexity. The flagship Ultra model notably features a hardware-based Privacy Display that physically blocks peripheral viewing angles.
McDonald's Strategically Targets Premium Market with US Launch of Big Arch Burger
Chicago, Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
McDonald’s (MCD) is set to challenge the dominance of the fast-casual sector with the confirmed United States launch of the “Big Arch” burger on March 3, 2026. Marketing this addition as the heaviest burger in its history, the company is leveraging a product that has already proven successful in international markets like Canada and the U.K. This strategic rollout is designed to drive higher average check values and reinvigorate core menu performance following a strong 6.8% increase in Q4 2025 same-store sales. Weighing in at over 1,000 calories with two quarter-pound patties, the Big Arch specifically targets consumers seeking the heartier, premium experience typically associated with competitors like Shake Shack. This limited-time release serves as a critical litmus test for the viability of high-tier pricing and complex menu items within McDonald’s domestic operational model.
Diamondback Energy Stock Retreats as Asset Revaluations Overshadow Dividend Growth
Midland, Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ: FANG) shares retreated following a mixed fourth-quarter earnings report that highlighted the tension between operational discipline and accounting realities. While the company delivered strong free cash flow and rewarded shareholders with a 5% dividend increase to $1.05 per share, market sentiment soured over a significant earnings miss. The headline shock came from a massive $3.65 billion non-cash impairment charge, which drove a GAAP net loss of approximately $1.46 billion for the quarter. This write-down overshadows the company’s solid repurchase of 2.9 million shares and reflects potential asset revaluations looming over the broader oil and gas sector. Looking ahead to 2026, management remains conservative, guiding for flat oil production between 500–510 MBO/d. Investors must now weigh the company’s robust return of capital strategy against these accounting headwinds and a cautious production outlook in an uncertain pricing environment.