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IBM to Triple Junior Hires by Redefining Roles for the AI Era

Armonk, Saturday, 14 February 2026.
IBM is tripling entry-level hiring for 2026, countering claims that AI eliminates junior roles. The company is rewriting job descriptions to prioritize human-centric skills like customer engagement over automatable tasks.

Major Firearm Manufacturer Deepens Reliance on Laser Photonics Technology

Orlando, Friday, 13 February 2026.
Laser Photonics secures a fifth order from a top U.S. firearm manufacturer, validating its automated precision technology and driving a 7 percent stock surge on the news.

Datavault AI Updates Distribution Timeline for Shareholder Warrants

New York, Friday, 13 February 2026.
Datavault AI reschedules its warrant distribution to February 23, 2026. This corporate action uniquely integrates Web 3.0 mechanics, requiring specific digital tokens for future exercise rights.

Helion Energy Clears Critical Fusion Threshold in Race for 2028 Commercial Power

Everett, Friday, 13 February 2026.
Helion Energy achieved 150 million degrees Celsius—ten times hotter than the sun’s core. This breakthrough validates their fusion technology, keeping the ambitious 2028 commercial power target on track.

Moderna Reports $2.8 Billion Loss as FDA Rejects Flu Vaccine Filing

Cambridge, Friday, 13 February 2026.
Moderna reported a $2.8 billion loss for 2025 while facing a major setback: the FDA refused its flu vaccine filing, even as international regulators accepted the application.

Arista Networks Defies Market AI Jitters with Record Revenue and Profit Surge

New York, Friday, 13 February 2026.
While broad market sentiment sours on artificial intelligence disruption, Arista Networks provided a stunning counter-narrative, with shares jumping after the company surpassed $1 billion in quarterly net income for the first time. This performance suggests that despite general market caution, the fundamental demand for the infrastructure powering the AI economy remains remarkably robust.

Goldman Sachs Legal Chief Resigns After Documents Reveal Extent of Epstein Relationship

New York, Friday, 13 February 2026.
Goldman Sachs’ general counsel resigned following revelations she advised Jeffrey Epstein and accepted luxury gifts, referring to the disgraced financier as “Uncle Jeffrey” in private correspondence.

Sanofi Appoints Belén Garijo as CEO to Revive Stalled Growth Strategy

Paris, Friday, 13 February 2026.
Following severe R&D setbacks and a 25% stock decline, Sanofi replaces CEO Paul Hudson with former Merck KGaA chief Belén Garijo to instill rigor and accelerate its turnaround.

Air T Seeks Capital to Fuel Commercial Engine Expansion and Strategic Growth

Denver, Saturday, 14 February 2026.
Air T leverages preferred securities to fund commercial engine expansion, a strategic move following its recent high-profile acquisition of Australia’s Rex Regional Airlines to drive long-term value.

FDA Elevates Cake Mix Recall to Highest Risk Level Due to Allergen Threat

Washington D.C., Thursday, 12 February 2026.
On February 10, the FDA escalated the B.C. Williams cake mix recall to Class I, warning that undeclared milk allergens now pose a probability of serious injury or death.