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U.S. Bancorp Bolsters Trading Operations With Strategic $1 Billion Acquisition of BTIG

U.S. Bancorp Bolsters Trading Operations With Strategic $1 Billion Acquisition of BTIG

Minneapolis, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
U.S. Bancorp diversifies revenue beyond lending by acquiring brokerage BTIG for up to $1 billion, significantly expanding its institutional trading and investment banking footprint.

NANO Nuclear Targets South Korean Industrial Decarbonization via DS Dansuk Alliance

NANO Nuclear Targets South Korean Industrial Decarbonization via DS Dansuk Alliance

Seoul, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
This strategic collaboration leverages South Korea’s manufacturing infrastructure to deploy the innovative “One Factory, One MMR” initiative, positioning NANO Nuclear to accelerate microreactor commercialization across the broader Asian market.

McEwen Inc. Expands Gold Potential at Tartan Mine With Significant High-Grade Drill Results

McEwen Inc. Expands Gold Potential at Tartan Mine With Significant High-Grade Drill Results

Toronto, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
Drilling at the newly acquired Tartan Mine yielded 7.5 grams per tonne gold over 18.9 meters, confirming resource expansion potential for McEwen’s 2030 production targets.

Unity Bancorp Achieves Record Annual Profits with Nearly 40% Growth in 2025

Unity Bancorp Achieves Record Annual Profits with Nearly 40% Growth in 2025

Clinton, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
Unity Bancorp shattered previous records with a 39.8% surge in annual net income to $58 million, fueled by double-digit expansion in both loan portfolios and customer deposits.

Japan Airlines Sounds Alarm on Long-Term Economic Risks as Youth Travel Plummets

Japan Airlines Sounds Alarm on Long-Term Economic Risks as Youth Travel Plummets

Tokyo, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
JAL President Mitsuko Tottori warns that the structural decline in youth outbound travel, exacerbated by a weak yen, threatens not only airline revenue but Japan’s future economic growth.

TomTom Drives Smart City Innovation with Miovision Alliance and Area Analytics Launch

TomTom Drives Smart City Innovation with Miovision Alliance and Area Analytics Launch

Amsterdam, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
TomTom partners with Miovision to optimize 300,000 global intersections using vast probe data, simultaneously launching Area Analytics to empower urban planners with precise, scalable traffic insights.

FDA Fast-Tracks Argenx Therapy Expansion as Company Reports Record Sales Growth

FDA Fast-Tracks Argenx Therapy Expansion as Company Reports Record Sales Growth

Amsterdam, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
Argenx kicks off 2026 with a pivotal regulatory win, securing FDA Priority Review for VYVGART to treat patients with seronegative generalized myasthenia gravis—a critical move that targets the remaining 20% of the patient population previously without specific options. This regulatory acceleration aligns with a massive financial milestone, as the company reports a stunning 90% year-over-year revenue increase to $4.15 billion. With a decision due by May 10, 2026, and a strategic leadership transition underway, Argenx is aggressively positioning itself to dominate the immunology landscape.

Starbucks Dismisses Worker After Deputy Receives Cup with Controversial Imagery

Starbucks Dismisses Worker After Deputy Receives Cup with Controversial Imagery

Norwalk, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
Starbucks swiftly terminated an employee for serving a deputy a cup with a pig drawing, prioritizing brand reputation despite claims the image referenced a viral internet meme.

Primior Holdings’ Digital Asset Platform Shatters Funding Goals in Debut Offering

Primior Holdings’ Digital Asset Platform Shatters Funding Goals in Debut Offering

Las Vegas, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
Primior Holdings (OTCMKT: GRLT) has signaled a robust market appetite for tokenized real estate, reporting that its subsidiary, GAIA Marketplace, raised $1.9 million within just 30 days of its inaugural offering. This capital injection for the Lumen multifamily syndication surpassed the initial funding target by a staggering 1,900 percent. Announced on January 12, 2026, this achievement underscores the growing viability of Real World Asset (RWA) platforms that utilize blockchain for fractional ownership. As the Las Vegas-based firm awaits regulatory approval for a ticker change to PTKN, this performance validates their pivot toward digital asset integration, demonstrating that investor demand for accessible, income-generating US assets is outpacing initial conservative estimates.

Green Circle Raises $10 Million in US Market Debut to Fund Decarbonization Strategy

Green Circle Raises $10 Million in US Market Debut to Fund Decarbonization Strategy

Hong Kong, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
Green Circle Decarbonize Technology (GCDT) has officially priced its initial public offering at $4.00 per share, securing $10 million in gross proceeds. Trading commences today, January 13, 2026, on the NYSE American, marking the Hong Kong-based firm’s strategic expansion into U.S. capital markets. The company intends to utilize these funds to scale its thermal energy storage capabilities through new factory construction and machinery acquisition, positioning itself to capitalize on the rising demand for efficient energy-saving solutions.