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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.
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Tesla and Waymo Warn Congress: Pass Self-Driving Laws or Risk Losing Global Lead to China
Washington D.C., Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
Executives testify today that delaying federal regulations risks handing the trillion-dollar autonomous vehicle industry to China, which is rapidly scaling technology and setting global standards with heavy state support.
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LIV Golf Secures World Ranking Status in Major Regulatory Shift
London, Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
The Official World Golf Ranking has formally accredited the Saudi-backed league for the 2026 season, validating its competitive structure. However, the decision restricts points exclusively to top-10 finishers—meaning an 11th-place performance remains statistically valueless—sparking immediate debate over player valuation and competitive equity.