Japan December household spending falls m/m and y/y, poor numbers

<p>Japan Household Spending -2.9% m/m (expected -1.9%, prior +6.2%)</p> This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.

Bitcoin ETFs barely flinch as BTC slides 40%, Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas says

Strategy records $12.4B loss in Q4, shares dip 17% as Bitcoin tumbles

Strategy executives Phong Le and Andrew Kang say the company is on a strong financial footing despite it now being down 17.5% on its Bitcoin holdings.

Will Bitcoin rebound to $90K by March?: Here’s what BTC options say

Bitcoin dropped under 63,000 as investors reacted to dismal US economic data, a weakening stock market and fears of an AI industry bubble. Does data forecast a return to $90,000 by March?

Tether buys $150 million stake in Gold.com to boost tokenized gold distribution

EU tokenization companies push for DLT pilot changes amid US momentum

European tokenization companies urged EU lawmakers to quickly amend the DLT Pilot Regime, warning that current limits risk pushing onchain markets to the US.

Strategy posts Q4 loss of $12.4 billion on tumbling bitcoin price

JPMorgan says bitcoin's lower volatility relative to gold might make it 'more attractive' in long term

Gemini announces exit from UK, EU, Australia, slashes workforce

Gemini, a US-based cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2015, will focus on growth in the United States due to its deep capital markets.

Bitcoin slips under $64K as record-high selling intensifies: Where is the price bottom?

Bitcoin touched new lows under $64,000 as market selling reached a historic level, and analysts warn that the bottom is not in. Does data support analysts’ sub-$60,000 prediction?

Tether backs Anchorage Digital in $100M equity investment

The investment extends an existing partnership with Anchorage and comes as the federally regulated crypto bank explores a major capital raise ahead of a potential IPO.

Bitcoin spirals toward $65,000, heading to worst one-day drawdown since FTX blowup

Bitcoin is the third most oversold ever, says one indicator, and violent upside could be next

Three signs that Bitcoin price is near ‘full capitulation’

Panic selling by short-term holders, extreme fear, and oversold RSI suggested that BTC could be nearing the final phase of capitulation.

U.S. Treasury's Bessent calls out crypto 'nihilists' resisting market structure bill

Aster layer-1 blockchain testnet goes live, mainnet rollout targeted for Q1

Aster rebranded to become a crypto perpetual futures decentralized exchange in 2025, as perp DEX trading volume surged by trillions of dollars.

Ether slips below $2K as ETH holder confidence faces major stress test

Ether is testing holder conviction with its price dip, with data showing continued selling by smaller holders and steady accumulation by larger investors.

Tom Lee's Bitmine now $8 billion underwater as ether tumbles below $2,000

Polymarket, Circle partner in shift to native USDC settlement

Polymarket will migrate from bridged USDC on Polygon to Circle-issued native USDC, reducing reliance on cross-chain bridges as prediction markets expand.

Gemini to exit U.K., EU and Australia, reduce staff by 25%, and focus on U.S. and prediction markets

Strategy has $6.5 billion loss on BTC, but continues trading at premium to value of its assets

Sovcombank says it's the first Russian bank to offer bitcoin-backed loans to public

Bitnomial Launches First-Ever U.S. Tezos (XTZ) Futures

CHICAGO, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bitnomial, Inc. (“Bitnomial”), a U.S. derivatives exchange company which operates a CFTC-regulated designated contract market (DCM), announces the launch of their Tezos (XTZ) US Dollar futures, the first-ever XTZ futures on a U.S. exchange, on Bitnomial Exchange, LLC on February 4, 2026. The new contract provides institutional and retail … Continue reading "Bitnomial Launches First-Ever U.S. Tezos (XTZ) Futures"

Solana Foundation's Liu: Focus on finance, not gaming 'misadventures'

Tom Lee's Bitmine may be buying ETH, but Vitalik Buterin and everyone else appears to be selling

Crypto for Advisors: Rethinking crypto diversification

XRP plunges 16% in worst drop among bitcoin, ether and major tokens

Bitcoin's rising leveraged position points to continued dip buying, but may not yet signal price bottom

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Ripple (XRP) plunges 12.2% as index declines

Here is what industry veterans are saying as bitcoin tumbles below $70,000

Bitcoin falls under $68,000, with retail traders betting on ever lower prices

Tether invests $100 million in U.S.-regulated crypto bank Anchorage

Deutsche Bank says bitcoin’s selloff signals a loss of conviction, not a broken market

Bitcoin price may drop below $64K as veteran raises ‘campaign selling’ alarm

Bitcoin risks a deeper slide as miners and US spot ETFs cut BTC exposure, adding supply pressure during a fragile downtrend.

EU at risk of falling behind the U.S. in tokenization rules, digital asset firms warn

XRP DeFi opens to institutions as Hex Trust adds custodial FXRP access

Multiliquid, Metalayer launch instant redemption backstop for RWAs on Solana

The new facility allows institutions to redeem tokenized real-world assets into stablecoins instantly, addressing a key liquidity bottleneck in onchain markets.

Record $1M Lightning transfer tests Bitcoin payments for institutions

A $1 million Lightning transfer between SDM and Kraken was used to test whether Bitcoin’s main scaling layer could handle seven‑figure, institutional‑grade payments.

Institutions don't want more risk—they want bitcoin yield that works like TradFi, says GlobalStake co-founder

Ether treasury ETHZilla pivots to real estate tokenization with a $4.7 million housing loan deal

Trump-linked WLFI faces probe over $500M UAE crypto deal

House Democrats probe $500 million UAE investment in Trump-linked WLFI, highlighting questions over dealings with the country's national security adviser.

Crypto platform Bullish reports $563.6 million Q4 loss, shares fall 5%

Bitcoin's limited supply won't help stop the selloff

Bitcoin, ether slide 7% as market 'fear' increases, liquidations mount

Brazil moves to ban algorithmic stablecoins like Ethena’s USDe

'Big Short' Micheal Burry spots 2022 vibes in bitcoin crash

Bitcoin drops below $70,000 as crypto selloff deepens before U.S. equity market opens

AI surveillance marks a new phase for South Korea’s crypto markets

Recent volatility reviews, new surveillance systems and a landmark court ruling show how South Korea is enforcing stricter oversight of crypto markets.

Vitalik Buterin sells $6.6M in ETH after flagging planned withdrawals

Vitalik Buterin sold almost 3,000 ETH worth $6.6 million through a series of swaps days after saying withdrawals from his holdings were coming.

Miners are being squeezed as bitcoin’s $70,000 price fails to cover $87,000 production costs

Vitalik Buterin blasts Ethereum 'copypasta' L2 chains, says the rollup excuse is fading

Stifel predicts bitcoin crash to $38,000. Yes, you read it right.

Bitcoin ETFs extend losses with $545M outflows as BTC nears $70K

Bitcoin ETFs saw $545 million in daily outflows as BTC neared $70,000, though analysts said most investors were holding positions despite market weakness.

Nevada loses bid to halt Coinbase prediction markets as exchange hits back

A Nevada judge declined to grant regulators’ bid to halt Coinbase’s event contract markets, as the exchange presses a CFTC preemption argument in federal court.

Tether USDt hits record $187B market cap in Q4 despite crypto downturn

USDt added $12.4 billion in Q4 to reach a $187.3 billion market cap, increasing users and onchain activity even as rival stablecoins declined after October’s liquidation event.

Bitcoin climbs back above $71,000 as tech selloff pauses

Bitcoin price erases 15 months of bull market gains with $69K comedown

Bitcoin selling pressure sparked a retreat below the 2021 bull market high, with lower BTC price targets still expected to be hit.

Justin Sun says 'keep going' on Tron Inc's TRX buys as the token outperforms bitcoin

Bitcoin ETFs 'hanging in there' despite BTC plunge: Analyst

Bitcoin ETFs may be sitting on their “biggest losses” since launching in January 2024, but there is a silver lining, according to an ETF analyst.

Coinbase premium hits yearly low, hinting at institutional selling

The price difference between Bitcoin on Coinbase and Binance has dropped to its lowest level since December 2024.

Bhutan moves bitcoin to trading firms and exchanges as BTC drops to nearly $70,000

Bitcoin crashes below $70,000 on Bitstamp

How crypto made and undid the $100M Incognito dark web market

The massive dark web drug marketplace used cryptocurrency, the same technology that ultimately allowed FBI agents to locate and arrest its creator, who now faces 30 years in prison.

Crypto firms offer ideas to break market structure gridlock: Report

Some crypto companies have proposed giving community banks a bigger stablecoin role as Senate negotiations stall over the contentious market structure bill.

House probe targets WLFI after report of $500 Million UAE stake

Silver’s 17% plunge reignites market behaviour that once topped bitcoin liquidations

Bhutan moves $22M in Bitcoin as crypto slumps, mining conditions toughen

Bhutan has slipped to the seventh-largest nation-state Bitcoin holder, with its stash falling from 13,295 BTC in October 2024 to 5,700 BTC.

Bitcoin slips below $71,000 as AI-driven tech rout worsens

Crypto wallet provider Payy launches privacy-focused Ethereum L2

Payy’s new privacy layer 2 makes every ERC-20 transfer private by default without the need for new wallets or tokens.

XRP crashes to its lowest since Trump's election win, could slide further to $1.00

XRP traders more optimistic as BTC, ETH mood turns sour: Santiment

Social media sentiment has turned “extremely bearish” toward Bitcoin and Ethereum this week, according to analytics platform Santiment.

Bitcoin slides toward $70,000 as on-chain data flags bear market and traders bet Fed holds in April: Asia Morning Briefing

CFTC pulls Biden-era proposal to ban sports, political prediction markets

CFTC Chair Mike Selig described the proposal as a “frolic into merit regulation” by the Biden administration.

Startale, SBI launch blockchain for institutional FX, RWA trading

Strium will begin with synthetic US and Japanese stocks and commodities before expanding to real tokenized shares and asset-backed products with identity verification.

Kyle Samani leaves Multicoin in ‘bittersweet moment’ to explore new tech

Solana became one of Samani’s favorite crypto projects at Multicoin in 2018 after he initially favored Ethereum but grew dissatisfied with how its developers addressed scaling.

Multicoin Capital co-founder Kyle Samani steps down after nearly a decade to pursue other areas of tech

Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows total $2.9B as BTC price drops to new 2026 low

Bitcoin’s 12-day ETF outflows, derivatives data and the crypto market in tandem trading with tech stocks suggest traders will continue to cut exposure to risk assets.

CME CEO Duffy says exchange is exploring issuing its own token

Speaking on the company's earnings call, CEO Terry Duffy said the exchange is exploring a CME-issued token and is also piloting tokenized cash infrastructure with Google.

Telegram's Durov slams Spain's online age verification proposal

The proposed laws are meant to create a mass-surveillance state and are not about protecting children, Pavel Durov warned on Wednesday.

U.S. regulator declares do-over on prediction markets, throwing out Biden era 'frolic'

Bitcoin open interest falls by $55B in 30 days: What’s next for BTC price?

Futures traders drastically reduced their activity as Bitcoin’s weakness extends and new year-to-date lows become a daily occurrence. Cointelegraph reviews traders’ BTC price expectations.

US won't 'bail out' Bitcoin, says Treasury Secretary Bessent

The comments came during Bessent's Congressional testimony on Wednesday in a tense exchange with California Representative Brad Sherman.

Price predictions 2/4: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, HYPE, XMR

Bitcoin price fell to a 15-month low of $72,169, leading one analyst to say a revisit of BTC’s realized price near $56,000 may occur in a few months. Do charts hint at a rebound rally before the weekend?

Wall Street giant CME Group is eyeing its own 'CME Coin,' CEO says

Bitnomial launches first US-regulated Tezos futures, allowing retail exposure to XTZ

The listing follows Bitnomial’s January launch of Aptos futures, as the exchange continues expanding US-regulated derivatives beyond Bitcoin and Ether.

Bitcoin price sets new 15-month low under $73K as crypto liquidates $800M

Bitcoin fell to its lowest levels since November 2024 after beating its previous bottom, with $70,000 BTC price support and under coming into focus.

Fireblocks to integrate Stacks for institutional-grade Bitcoin DeFi

The Bitcoin network has an average block time of about 10 minutes, which creates a challenge for decentralized finance applications.

Europe’s role in the next wave of tokenisation

What Dubai’s ban on Monero and Zcash signals for regulated crypto

Dubai’s ban on privacy coins highlights how regulators are prioritizing transparency over anonymity in institutional crypto and regulated exchanges.

Newly unsealed DOJ files link Jeffrey Epstein to a 2014 investment in Coinbase

From 'Ethereum’s sidekick' to standalone stars: How Vitalik Buterin’s latest pivot is forcing Layer 2s to grow up

Nomura defends crypto strategy as it limits short-term volatility at Laser Digital

Bitcoin's correlation with troubled software stock sector is growing

XRP price slips below $1.60: How low can it go in February?

XRP’s bearish chart pattern signaled a possible price correction toward $1.22, fueled by declining demand and open interest.

Indian investors are buying the bitcoin price dip, CoinDCX says

Bitcoin falls back to $74,000, remaining on defense as AI jitters shake tech sector

Spanish lender BBVA joins EU banks' stablecoin venture to challenge digital dollars

NUBURU accelera l&apos;esecuzione della piattaforma Defense &amp; Security, portando avanti la trasformazione del bilancio e l&apos;integrazione della tecnologia multi-verticale

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE American: BURU), uno sviluppatore di tecnologia laser blu ad alte prestazioni e un fornitore emergente della piattaforma integrata Defense &amp; Security, oggi ha annunciato un aggiornamento aziendale evidenziando la continua esecuzione della sua trasformazione strategica, comprese iniziative di ottimizzazione del bilancio, espansione della cooperazione industriale incentrata sulla difesa e progressi in diverse aziende verticali tecnologiche. La trasf

Flowserve to buy Trillium Flow Technologies Valves Division in $490M deal

Zscaler acquires SquareX to extend zero trust security into standard browsers

Cemtrex Completes Acquisition of Richland Industries, Expanding Its Industrial Services Platform into the Southeast

Cemtrex Completes Acquisition of Richland Industries, Expanding Its Industrial Services Platform into the Southeast

Zscaler Acquires SquareX to Advance Zero Trust Browser Security for the AI Era

Zscaler extends zero trust browser capabilities to secure any browser on any device Zscaler extends zero trust browser capabilities to secure any browser on any device

Coeptis Receives Shareholder Approval Towards Z Squared Merger

Shareholder Approval Clears a Key Condition to Close Shareholder Approval Clears a Key Condition to Close

Millicom (Tigo) Successfully Concludes Tender Offer for Telefónica’s Controlling Stake in Colombia Telecomunicaciones S.A. E.S.P. (Coltel)

Millicom (Tigo) Successfully Concludes Tender Offer for Telefónica’s Controlling Stake in Colombia Telecomunicaciones S.A. E.S.P. (Coltel)

Angle Advisors announces Thermo-Tech Mechanical Insulation has been acquired by Installed Building Products

Birmingham, MI, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Angle Advisors is pleased to announce that Thermo-Tech Mechanical Insulation, Inc. a leading provider of mechanical insulation services, has been acquired by Installed Building Products, Inc. (“IBP”). Angle Advisors acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to Thermo-Tech in completing the transaction.

Market Voices: January layoffs, Trump on Warsh, Rio Tinto-Glencore

Goldman is said to reshape financing package for Arclin’s DuPont aramids deal

Rio Tinto walks away from merger talks with Glencore, scuttling potential megadeal

Form 8.3 - IDOX plc - Octopus Investments

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Man Group PLC : Form 8.3 - Beazley Plc

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Kodiak Gas Services to buy Distributed Power Solutions in $675M cash and stock deal

MasterCraft Boat to acquire Marine Products in $232M cash-and-stock deal

E.F. Hutton Serves as Exclusive M&A Advisor to Smartkem on Proposed Acquisition of Carbonium Core, Inc.

NEW YORK, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- E.F. Hutton and Co. (“E.F. Hutton”), a leading investment banking and financial advisory firm, announced that it is serving as exclusive M&A advisor to Smartkem, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMTK) in connection with Smartkem’s proposed acquisition of Carbonium Core, Inc., a U.S.-based advanced materials company focused on the production of nuclear-grade graphite for next-generation reactor technologies.

4 stocks to watch on Thursday: NKE, NIO, AMZN, NFLX

Form 8.3 -Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc

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Volaris Automotive Expands in Dutch Market with WinCar Acquisition

TORONTO, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volaris Automotive, an acquirer of specialized software companies serving the automotive industry, today announced the acquisition of WinCar Automotive ICT Solutions (“WinCar”), a prominent provider of dealer management systems in the Netherlands. This furthers Volaris Automotive’s mandate to expand its worldwide reach in the auto sector.

AFC Provides $60 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility to Support the Combination of STAT Recovery Services and The Moresby Group

Facilitating Cambridge Capital’s Strategy to Create a Leading Revenue and Cost Optimization Platform Facilitating Cambridge Capital’s Strategy to Create a Leading Revenue and Cost Optimization Platform

Cross Keys Capital Advises Montana Retina Consultants in Its Partnership with Retina Consultants of America

Cross Keys Capital, LLC, is pleased to announce it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Montana Retina Consultants in its partnership with RCA.

P10 to acquire Stellus Capital Management

P10 Expands into Lower-Middle Market Direct Lending with Acquisition of Stellus Capital Management

Established direct lender with a 20+ year track record will add approximately $3.8 billion in assets under managementLower-middle market focus a natural fit with existing P10 strategies

Form 8.3 - Picton Property Income Limited

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Form 8.3 - Life Science REIT Plc

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Heidelberg Materials to buy Maas Group unit in deal valued at up to $1.2B

MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. and Marine Products Corporation to Combine, Creating a Diversified Portfolio of Proven Recreational Marine Brands

Combination of MasterCraft, Crest, Balise, Chaparral, and Robalo Creates a Portfolio of Leading Brands Across Four Distinct Categories, More Than Doubling Consumer Reach

KKR to buy Arctos Partners for $1.4B plus up to $550M future equity

Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - PPHE Hotel Group Ltd

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI)

Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - RIO TINTO PLC & RIO TINTO LIMITED - Ordinary Shares

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Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - JUST GROUP PLC - Ordinary Shares

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Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - CAB Payments Holdings Plc

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Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - INTERNATIONAL PERSONAL FINAN - Ordinary Shares

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Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - GLENCORE PLC - Ordinary Shares

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Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - BRITISH LAND CO PLC - Ordinary Shares

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Precore Gold Completes 100% Acquisition of the Lac Big-Rush Gold Property in the Prolific Chibougamau Mining Camp of Quebec

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Precore Gold Corp. (CSE: PRCG) (the “Company” or “Precore Gold”) is pleased to announce that further to it’s Definitive Option Agreement (the “Agreement”) announced February 04, 2025 to acquire a 100% undivided interest in the Lac Big-Rush Gold Property (the “Property”) from a single private owner (The “Vendor”), it has accelerated and modified it’s Agreement to immediately own 100% of the Property.

Trump says he won't be involved in Netflix-Paramount fight over Warner Bros.

VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Agreement to Divest Non-Core Asset

HOUSTON, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today announced that it had entered into an agreement for the sale of all of its non-core producing properties in Canada to a third party for approximately $35.0 million Canadian Dollars (USD $25.6 million), subject to customary closing adjustments (the "Canadian Asset Sale"). The Canadian properties current working interest (“WI”) production is approximately at 1,850 barrels of oil equivalent per day (“BOEPD”). The effective date of the Canadian Asset Sale is February 1, 2026, and it is expected to close within the next 30 days, subject to satisfaction of the customary closing conditions.

Danske Bank A/S igangsætter aktietilbagekøbsprogram

Danske Bank A/S igangsætter aktietilbagekøbsprogram

Danske Bank A/S initiates share buy-back programme

Danske Bank A/S initiates share buy-back programme

Glencore-Rio Tinto merger 'hangs in the balance' as deadline looms - FT

XORTX Provides Update on Acquisition of Renal Anti-Fibrotic Therapeutic Program from Vectus Biosystems

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. (“XORTX” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: XRTX | TSXV: XRTX | Frankfurt: ANU), a late stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat gout and progressive kidney disease, announces that further to its press release of October 17, 2025 and an update on December 31, 2025, the Company has entered into an extension agreement with Vectus Biosystems Limited (“Vectus”) to allow further time to complete the acquisition of the Renal Anti-Fibrotic Therapeutic Program from Vectus (the “Acquisition”). The term sheet entered into October 17th (the “Term Sheet”) to acquire the novel new chemical entity, VB4-P5, along with its associated intellectual property, regulatory documentation, and manufacturing data, provided for closing the Acquisition no more than 90 days from the execution of the Term Sheet. The Company has entered into an amendment that provides for closing of the Acquisition on or before March 31, 2026 to provide additional time for transfer of intellectual property.

FMC Corp. to explore strategic options, including possible sale

NorthStrive® Companies Inc. Co-Advises on Acquisition of SVM Machining, Inc.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthStrive® Companies Inc. (“NorthStrive”), a management, advisory, and investment firm, is pleased to announce that it served as co-advisor to PMGC Holdings Inc. (“PMGC”) in connection with the successful acquisition of SVM Machining, Inc., a California-based precision manufacturing company.

SiTime to Acquire Renesas’ Timing Business

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and TOKYO, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SiTime Corporation (Nasdaq: SITM) (“SiTime” or the “Company”), the Precision Timing company, and Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) (“Renesas”), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductors, today announced that SiTime and Renesas’ consolidated subsidiary, Renesas Electronics America Inc., have signed a definitive agreement whereby SiTime will acquire certain assets related to Renesas’ timing business. The acquisition accelerates SiTime’s path to $1 billion of revenue as the premier pure-play Precision Timing company with an industry leading portfolio to fully meet customers’ needs for high-performance timing products. Additionally, the companies have signed a partnership MOU to explore SiTime’s MEMS resonator integration into Renesas’ embedded computing products.

Barclays, NatWest to submit rival bids for Evelyn Partners - report

Regional bank stocks climb, propelled by merger outlook as one analyst sees it

Angle Advisors announces Kremin has been acquired by Threadlock Precision

Birmingham, MI, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Angle Advisors is pleased to announce that Kremin, Inc. (“Kremin”), a CNC machining business that serves the aerospace, defense, and medical markets, has been acquired by Threadlock Precision. Threadlock Precision is a growing network of precision manufacturing companies backed by the D. E. Shaw group. Angle Advisors acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to Kremin in completing the transaction.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals gains amid takeover speculation

LV Petroleum Expands Reach in Ohio with Purchase of Wapakoneta Travel Center

LV Petroleum LLC announces the acquisition of a full-service travel center in Wapakoneta, Ohio, marking its third location in the state.

Arctiq and Verinext Unite to Create a Global Intelligence-Driven Technology Services Organization

Arctiq and Verinext together deliver expanded managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, data and AI, and automation capabilities.

Alloy Acquires Look Listen to Advance Its Integrated Agency Platform for National Brands

Atlanta, GA, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alloy, the marketing and transformation partner for the age of intelligence, announced today the acquisition of Look Listen, the Emmy-nominated creative and digital agency. The move marks a significant step in Alloy’s continued evolution into an integrated agency platform designed to help modern organizations align brand, communications, experience and technology at scale.

Halcyon International Limited Announces Acquisition of Shares of RFA Financial Inc.

TORONTO, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halcyon International Limited (“Halcyon”) issues this press release pursuant to National Instrument 62-104 – Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids and National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues in respect of its holdings in RFA Financial Inc. (“RFA”) (TSX:RFA, RFA.PR.I)

Man Group PLC : Form 8.3 - Dauch Corporation

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