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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.

Exascale Labs to List on Nasdaq via Merger as AI Infrastructure Demand Surges

Exascale Labs to List on Nasdaq via Merger as AI Infrastructure Demand Surges

New York, Monday, 12 January 2026.
Boasting a $300 million contract pipeline, Exascale Labs announces its Nasdaq listing plans via merger, capitalizing on the critical demand for high-performance AI computing infrastructure.

Option Care Health Doubles Share Buyback Plan to $1 Billion Amid Positive 2026 Revenue Outlook

Option Care Health Doubles Share Buyback Plan to $1 Billion Amid Positive 2026 Revenue Outlook

Bannockburn, Monday, 12 January 2026.
Option Care Health projects 2026 revenue reaching $6.0 billion and has doubled its share repurchase program to $1.0 billion, signaling robust financial health ahead of tomorrow’s J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.

Anthropic Empowers Claude to Autonomously Manage Your Desktop Files

Anthropic Empowers Claude to Autonomously Manage Your Desktop Files

San Francisco, Monday, 12 January 2026.
This new feature allows Claude to directly read, edit, and create documents within local macOS folders, marking a significant evolution from passive chatbot to active digital employee.

Lafayette Digital Raises $287.5 Million to Target Technology Sector

Lafayette Digital Raises $287.5 Million to Target Technology Sector

Miami, Monday, 12 January 2026.
On January 12, 2026, Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I (Nasdaq: ZKPU) finalized its initial public offering, raising $287.5 million to fund future tech-sector acquisitions. The Miami-based special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sold 28.75 million units at $10.00 each, a total bolstered by the underwriters fully exercising their over-allotment option. Led by CEO Samuel A. Jernigan IV, the firm intends to deploy this capital toward a merger or acquisition, specifically targeting the technology and fintech industries. This successful closing marks a notable data point in the 2026 financial landscape, suggesting a calculated return of investor appetite for blank-check companies with disciplined focus areas. While currently trading as units, the securities will eventually split into Class A ordinary shares and warrants. This liquidity event provides Lafayette Digital with a substantial war chest to identify a private target ready for the public markets.

Medtronic Partners with Precision Neuroscience to Bring Advanced Brain Mapping to Operating Rooms

Medtronic Partners with Precision Neuroscience to Bring Advanced Brain Mapping to Operating Rooms

New York, Monday, 12 January 2026.
Integrating Precision’s high-resolution interface with Medtronic’s surgical platform, this partnership targets a surging neurotechnology sector projected to reach $16.56 billion by 2033.

Credit Agricole Wins ECB Approval to Raise Banco BPM Stake Above 20%

Credit Agricole Wins ECB Approval to Raise Banco BPM Stake Above 20%

Montrouge, Monday, 12 January 2026.
On January 12, 2026, the ECB authorized Credit Agricole to cross the 20% threshold in Banco BPM, allowing the French lender to consolidate its influence without launching a mandatory takeover.

Alphabet Valuation Tops $4 Trillion as Apple Adopts Gemini for Siri

Alphabet Valuation Tops $4 Trillion as Apple Adopts Gemini for Siri

Cupertino, Monday, 12 January 2026.
Apple chose Google’s Gemini to power Siri, citing it as the “most capable foundation,” a strategic move that propelled Alphabet’s market value beyond the historic $4 trillion mark.