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Jerash Holdings Acquires Jordan Facility to Drive Major Production Expansion

New York, Thursday, 5 February 2026.
Jerash Holdings accelerates growth with a $3.4 million facility acquisition, aiming to add 2,500 jobs and significantly boost manufacturing capacity for major apparel brands by late 2026.

Datavault AI Targets $200 Million Revenue for 2026 Driven by New Licensing Agreements

New York, Thursday, 5 February 2026.
Datavault AI has announced an aggressive $200 million revenue target for fiscal year 2026, underpinned by $49 million in newly secured tokenization contracts. This projection aims to solidify a 1,000 percent growth trajectory from 2024, signaling a major strategic pivot despite recent market volatility.

Warriors Owner Joe Lacob Emerges as Frontrunner for San Diego Padres Acquisition

San Francisco, Thursday, 5 February 2026.
Joe Lacob has reportedly met with club officials, positioning himself as the leading suitor for the San Diego Padres in a potential deal valued near $3 billion.

Sony Raises Annual Forecast After Operating Profit Surges 22%

Tokyo, Thursday, 5 February 2026.
Sony’s operating profit surged 22% to 515 billion yen, defying hardware headwinds. Consequently, the company raised its full-year profit outlook to 1.54 trillion yen, driven by strength in image sensors.

Iris Energy Secures $3.6 Billion for AI Expansion Despite Quarterly Earnings Miss

Sydney, Friday, 6 February 2026.
Despite missing revenue estimates, Iris Energy validated its pivot to artificial intelligence by securing $3.6 billion in financing to support its massive infrastructure agreement with Microsoft.

Strike Looms at BP’s Largest Midwest Refinery Following Failed Negotiations

Whiting, Friday, 6 February 2026.
As of February 5, 2026, the United Steelworkers union has advised employees at BP’s Whiting, Indiana refinery—the largest in the Midwest—to prepare for a potential strike or lockout. Following a decisive 98% strike authorization vote, negotiations stalled over contentious proposals involving AI surveillance and significant job cuts. With the facility processing 440,000 barrels per day, a work stoppage threatens to severely disrupt regional fuel supplies, marking a critical escalation in the standoff between labor and the British energy major.

Patterson-UTI Boosts Dividend by 25 Percent After Generating Strong Free Cash Flow

Houston, Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
Patterson-UTI increased its quarterly dividend by 25 percent following $416 million in full-year adjusted free cash flow, signaling operational confidence despite a $9 million fourth-quarter net loss.

Washington Post Slashes Workforce and Shutters Sports Desk in Major Restructuring

Washington D.C., Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
Signaling severe economic headwinds, the outlet is cutting one-third of its staff and controversially downgrading sports coverage to a mere “cultural phenomenon.”

Uber Delivery Segment Fuels Strong Fourth Quarter Revenue Beat

San Francisco, Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
Uber’s revenue jumped 20% to $14.4 billion, driven by a massive 30% increase in delivery services, as the platform reached a record 202 million monthly active consumers.

NVIDIA and Dassault Systèmes Unite to Build Next-Generation Industrial AI Infrastructure

Santa Clara, Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
Announced February 3, this alliance integrates Dassault’s virtual twins with NVIDIA’s computing to create “Physical AI,” a groundbreaking system anchored in the laws of physics rather than simple prediction.