is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Fortnite is going to be getting a lot more crossovers featuring characters from video games. As part of the Epic Games Store’s year in review for 2025, Epic shared details about its official program for developers that will give people who purchase their game on the Epic Games Store a related cosmetic they can use within Fortnite. Eventually, the goal is to scale the program to “over 100 partnerships per year,” Epic Games Store GM Steve Allison said on X last month. In an interview with The Verge, Allison says that there will be “about 40” this year and “60-plus” so far set for 2027. The program starts with Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem, which launches on February 27th, and other publishers with crossovers in the works include miHoYo, Pearl Abyss, S-Game, MintRocket, and Kakao Games. “It’ll help a bunch of our partners, and it’ll be cool for our players,” Allison says about the program. But it benefits Epic, too; players might be more willing to buy a game on the Epic Games Store instead of Steam because of a Fortnite tie-in, and more people making more purchases on the Epic Games Store might make the platform more appealing for developers and publishers in general. In its year in review, Epic also highlighted how player spending in third-party PC games grew 57 percent year over year to an “all-time record” of $400 million. The platform saw an all-time record of 78 million monthly active users on PC, too. And users claimed 662 million titles through Epic’s free games program, which Allison says will continue through 2026. “It’s basically our marketing budget,” he says. This year, Epic is planning to make some updates to the Epic Games Store launcher on PC, including rebuilding the underlying architecture as part of a string of improvements it plans to ship this summer. The launcher has been criticized for being slow, and the improvements shoul...

Before Claude Code wrote its first line of code, Vercel was already in the vibe coding space with its v0 service. The basic idea behind the original v0, which launched in 2024, was essentially to be version 0. That is, the earliest version of an application, helping developers solve the blank canvas problem. Developers could prompt their way to a user interface (UI) scaffolding that looked good, but the code was disposable. Getting those prototypes into production required rewrites. More than 4 million people have used v0 to build millions of prototypes, but the platform was missing elements required to get into production. The challenge is a familiar one with vibe coding tools, as there is a gap in what tools provide and what enterprise builders require. Claude Code , for instance, generates backend logic and scripts effectively, but does not deploy production UIs within existing company design systems while enforcing security policies This creates what Vercel CPO Tom Occhino calls "the world's largest shadow IT problem." AI-enabled software creation is already happening inside every enterprise. Credentials are copied into prompts. Company data flows to unmanaged tools. Apps deploy outside approved infrastructure. There's no audit trail. Vercel rebuilt v0 to address this production deployment gap. The new version, generally available today, imports existing GitHub repositories and automatically pulls environment variables and configurations. It generates code in a sandbox-based runtime that maps directly to real Vercel deployments and enforces security controls and proper git workflows while allowing non-engineers to ship production code. "What's really nice about v0 is that you still have the code visible and reviewable and governed," Occhino told VentureBeat in an exclusive interview. "Teams end up collaborating on the product, not on PRDs and stuff." This shift matters because most enterprise software work happens on existing applications, not new prototypes. Te...

B2B Identity-Powered, Log-Level Campaign Measurement Delivers Unprecedented Visibility and Accuracy Across Eight Leading Ad Platforms NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bombora , the true B2B data pioneer, announced the expansion of B2beacon™, a digital campaign measurement solution designed to address one of B2B advertising's biggest challenges: understanding programmatic media performance at the account and buying group level, where B2B decisions are made. With B2B programmatic spend projected to increase by 25% over the next two years , B2beacon™ delivers consistent, high-quality measurement that enables advertisers to confidently evaluate reach, engagement, and impact across B2B campaigns. Bombora Initially launched in Q4 of 2025 on The Trade Desk, B2beacon™ delivers precise account- and buying group–level measurement, flexible activation without a subscription, and industry-leading match rates of 90%+. Now, through a new integration with OpenX, Bombora's B2beacon™ measurement solution is available across major DSPs, including DV360, Amazon DSP, Yahoo DSP, Viant, Basis, and Simpli.fi. By expanding across these partners, Bombora now offers specialized B2B campaign measurement to the platforms that represent an estimated 75%+ of B2B programmatic ad spend . "B2B advertising has outgrown measurement approaches that weren't designed for complex buying groups, long sales cycles and multi-platform execution," said Mark Connon, Chief Executive Officer of Bombora. "B2beacon™ represents a step forward in aligning measurement with the realities of sophisticated B2B marketing." "B2B measurement has long been complex and fragmented," said Michael Guzewicz, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at OpenX. "B2beacon™ brings greater consistency and clarity to B2B measurement, unlocking seamless access to Bombora measurement through OpenXBuild. Combined with OpenX's identity graph, the result is simplified cross-channel activation, expanded addressability, and a mor...

Milestone reflects comprehensive cloud expertise and continued alignment with Microsoft RICHMOND, Va., February 03, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apex Systems, a leading global technology services firm and one of six ASGN brands that will be unifying under the new Everforth brand (NYSE: ASGN), is proud to announce that they have earned the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation for Business Applications — its sixth and final Solutions Partner badge. This accomplishment completes Apex’s full suite of Microsoft Solutions Partner designations and reinforces the company’s depth of expertise across the Microsoft Cloud ecosystem. The Business Applications designation underscores Apex’s strong capabilities in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, enabling the company to help clients: accelerate innovation through custom app development improve operations with automated, connected workflows create transformation roadmaps grounded in actionable insights. This new designation adds to Apex’s existing achievements in Modern Work, Infrastructure (Azure), Digital & App Innovation (Azure), Data & AI (Azure), and Security, representing a comprehensive portfolio of cloud-focused capabilities. Together, these designations validate Apex’s ability to support clients across the full lifecycle of Microsoft cloud adoption — from modernization and migration to innovation and ongoing optimization. "Apex’s achievement of all six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations reflects our deep and ongoing commitment to strengthening our strategic partnership with Microsoft and advancing the capabilities our customers rely on," said Courtney Cano, Microsoft Alliance Executive at Apex Systems. "As a Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partner, we are uniquely positioned to help organizations modernize, secure, and transform their enterprise environments with confidence." Apex continues to invest in strong technology partnerships, working closely with organizations like Microsoft to solve complex challenges, enhance platf...

The transition to Wi-Fi 8 is occurring amidst significant shifts in enterprise technology and campus demands. Major drivers of network transformation include: Next Era of Enterprise Networking Wi-Fi 8 is set to usher in a new era of connectivity, placing unprecedented demands on network infrastructure. The anticipated increases in bandwidth, the need for ultra-low latency for real-time AI applications, and the explosion of telemetry data from a multitude of connected devices will necessitate a significant upgrade to existing networks. This enhanced infrastructure must extend beyond the access points, requiring advanced switches in the wiring closet capable of handling multi-gigabit speeds, advanced quality of service (QoS), and intelligent processing to support the robust, secure, and AI-driven networks of the future. “As enterprises increasingly rely on AI for critical operations and security, the demand for a robust, intelligent, and secure network infrastructure has never been greater,” said Mark Gonikberg, senior vice president and general manager of Broadcom’s Wireless and Broadband Communications Division. “Our new end-to-end solution for enterprise Wi-Fi and switching, incorporating Wi-Fi 8, multi-gigabit Ethernet, and edge AI capabilities, provides the essential foundation for organizations to navigate risk and thrive in the AI era.” Building on Broadcom’s first-to-market Wi-Fi 8 radios launched in October 2025 , the new enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 8 AP platform is powered by a new accelerated processing unit (APU) chip, the BCM49438 , designed to optimize wireless networking and AI acceleration at the enterprise edge. Additionally, Broadcom unveiled an enterprise-grade switch platform powered by a new Ethernet switch, the Trident X3+ BCM56390 , with Broadcom’s industry-leading multi-gigabit PHY and PoE power sourcing equipment (PSE) chips. Together, these platforms form a unified architecture that maximizes the performance, efficiency and security for the Wi-Fi ...

Your Social Security benefits may be safe from creditors, but not from the federal government. If Social Security is an important component of your retirement plan, it's probably good to know that federal law generally protects your Social Security benefits from creditors. However, did you know that if you fail to repay money to the federal government, it's possible the government will recover the money due by withholding it from your Social Security benefits? The three most important things to know about money being withheld are: Withholding can occur only if the SSA receives a garnishment court order. It shouldn't come as a surprise. The SSA will usually send a notification if it's going to withhold any part of your benefits. Depending on the type of debt, garnishment can't exceed a specific percentage of your monthly benefit amount. Here's a rundown of when the Social Security Administration (SSA) is required to withhold money. Federal taxes The IRS has the right to levy a portion of your Social Security benefits if you have unpaid back taxes. However, the most that can be withheld is 15% of each Social Security payment until the tax debt is paid in full. That means if you normally receive a Social Security benefit of $2,000, the most the SSA can withhold is $300. Federal student loans A growing number of retirees still carry student loan debt, either from their own education or from loans they took out for their children's education. In the event you fail to make payments and a loan falls into default, the SSA is likely to receive a court order telling it to garnish your Social Security benefits. Child support and alimony If you've been ordered by a court to pay child or spousal support, a portion of your Social Security payments can be garnished if you skip out on payments. Unlike with most federal debt, the percentage withheld from your benefits for this can be substantial. That's because the law limits garnishment to either the maximum allowable in your state...

Facing a rapidly changing market and escalating IT maintenance costs, LF partnered with Rimini Street to address the challenges of a major data center relocation and declining vendor support service quality. Under the previous vendor support model, maintenance costs increased annually while technical support quality and speed declined. LF decided that switching to Rimini Support for enterprise software support services was the optimal solution to reduce costs and improve quality at the same time. Story Continues Quantifiable Impact and Strategic Business Transformation Since moving to Rimini Street, LF has realized substantial and clear cost savings, freeing resources to focus on strategic IT investments. These savings have enabled LF to launch a comprehensive business process innovation initiative, including the optimization of its merchandise planning system and key ERP modules. By streamlining operations and improving responsiveness to market trends, LF is accelerating its digital transformation with a focus on leveraging AI-driven insights and automation to enhance business competitiveness. This shift also has empowered LF’s IT and business teams to collaborate more closely on innovation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. "The implementation of Rimini Street has resulted in real and tangible cost savings, freeing us from the burden of current maintenance costs and giving us the opportunity to focus on strategic IT investments," said Dongwon Lee, CIO of LF. "Rimini Street's support services are of better quality than vendor support and enabled a smooth transition without the need to change resources associated with maintenance. During a challenging project like the data center relocation, Rimini Street's prompt and professional support ensured stable system operations." Focusing on Strategic Business Innovation Projects with Cost Savings LF will leverage the IT cost savings from Rimini Street to focus on several projects that will transform the compa...

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Justin Sullivan SoFi Technologies ( SOFI ) stock climbed 3.5% in Tuesday premarket trading after J.P. Morgan upgraded the fintech bank stock to Overweight from Neutral, noting an entry point as its stock declined following record Q4 results. The company also issued better-than-expected adjusted EBITDA guidance. Nevertheless, SoFi ( SOFI ) stock fell 10% since its earnings call, providing "the type of entry point we had been waiting for," analyst Reginald L. Smith wrote in a note to clients. "Momentum in the business is undeniable, as SoFi continues to add new members and deposits at a record pace, while other fintechs report deposit outflows or stagnant member growth, and investments in marketing in ‘25 and 1H26 set the stage for continued premium customer acquisition and engagement for the foreseeable future," Smith added. Earnings from its nearly $40B loan portfolio and further upside from its tech platform and rapidly expanding financial services offerings merit a premium valuation for the stock, the analyst noted. J.P. Morgan's Overweight rating on SoFi ( SOFI ) contrasts with the SA Quant rating and the average Wall Street rating , both at Hold, and aligns with the average SA Analyst rating of Buy. More on Sofi SoFi: Selloff Looks Well Overdone As Execution Keeps Improving SoFi's Pullback Before The Breakout SoFi: Strong Revaluation Catalyst In 2026 SoFi outlines 30%+ annual revenue growth through 2028 as new crypto, AI, and business banking products expand addressable markets SoFi stock jumps after Q4 earnings beat; 2026 guidance exceeds consensus

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Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley said Broadcom’s recent underperformance could reverse as key uncertainties around competition, margins and valuation begin to clear, outlining what it believes the stock needs to resume its prior momentum. Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore wrote that investors most frequently ask “what about Broadcom?” after the firm’s recent analysis of NVIDIA. He told investors in a note that AVGO’s outlook hinges on “clarity on competitive dynamics with TPU & margins on racks,” adding that the firm still sees “a strong multiyear growth path.” A major focus is whether ASIC customers using “customer-owned tooling” could erode Broadcom’s position. Moore wrote that while the concern “is not nothing, we think they are overblown.” He added that the shift of TPU work to MediaTek is viewed as a tail risk not base case, noting that Google’s alternative chip remains “risk silicon” that “may or may not be viable.” Morgan Stanley also highlighted uncertainty around margins tied to Anthropic rack sales. The firm said, “what the stock needs is clarity around these new opportunities,” particularly how the rack business affects profitability and durability. Moore wrote that “management seems to be signalling gross margin stability even with the racks.” Valuation pressures in non-AI segments also remain part of the debate, though Morgan Stanley expects broader AI-driven benefits across the semiconductor ecosystem. Moore concluded that “there is probably too much concern now,” saying the firm expects improving visibility and “solid market share” to support a potential recovery, even as it “modestly prefer[s] NVDA at these levels.” Related articles What will it take for AVGO stock to outperform? Analyst answers HSBC raises silver price forecasts as market tightness persists This sector is 'poised for a big, beautiful year': Truist

Jonathan Kitchen/DigitalVision via Getty Images The S&P 500 pushed towards another new all-time high, led by economically sensitive sectors, as some saw light at the end of the manufacturing tunnel, and President Trump lowered the tariff on Indian imports from 50% to 18%. Small caps outperformed, as investors continue to hunt for more value-oriented growth, while gold and silver stemmed their declines from last week. Investors are beginning to refocus on corporate earnings reports after a brief spike in volatility, and the news is resoundingly good. Finviz Is the manufacturing sector on the cusp of a recovery? The Institute for Supply Management’s January survey led its index to increase into expansion territory (50+) for the first time in a year. The new orders sub-index jumped to 57.1, which was likely due to inventory building after the holidays and bonus depreciation from the new tax legislation. While this is an encouraging start to the new year for what accounts for 10% of the economy, manufacturers are still complaining about tariffs, trade policies, and now geopolitical tensions that are fueling an anti-American buyer sentiment. I think it is too early to tell if this improvement will sustain. Thankfully, we have a much stronger tailwind behind economic activity. Reuters Yesterday, I came across more timely and accurate data in determining how rapidly companies are adopting AI. The US Census Bureau recently updated the question it has been asking executives to determine this percentage by focusing on the uses of AI for “any business function” rather than its use to “produce goods and services.” Overnight, the percentage of companies that have adopted the technology rose from 10% to 17.6%. Ramp I think this largely explains the continued increase in profit margins for the overall S&P 500 index as more companies use the technology to improve productivity. According to FactSet, we are on track for a record margin of 13.2% in the fourth quarter of last year. Hig...

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格隆汇2月3日｜甲骨文公司今日宣布其2026年全年计划，旨在资助其快速增长的甲骨文云基础设施业务的扩展。甲骨文正在筹集资金，以增加容量以满足其最大甲骨文云基础设施客户（包括AMD、Meta、NVIDIA、OpenAI、TikTok、xAI等）的合同需求。甲骨文预计在2026年日历年内筹集450至500亿美元的现金总收益。公司计划通过债务与股权融资的平衡组合，实现融资目标，以维持稳健的投资级资产负债表。在股权方面，甲骨文计划通过股权挂钩和普通股的组合融资，约有一半的2026年资金。预计将包括强制可转换优先证券的首次发行，占整体股权融资的适度比例，以及一项新授权的市场股权计划，最高可达200亿美元。公司计划根据市场状况和资本需求，灵活地按市场价格灵活发行该项目的股票。在债务方面，甲骨文计划于2026年初完成一次性投资级高级无担保债券发行，以覆盖公司当年计划资金的另一半。甲骨文预计在2026年日历年内不会发行更多债券，超出本次交易。

Hacer Keles/iStock via Getty Images In a previous article , I covered the Invesco India ETF ( PIN ). In that article, I concluded that the fund was a ‘Sell’ due to a lack of momentum, higher expense ratios, and failure to outperform despite an emphasis on quality. However, I maintained that despite having a bearish stance on PIN, I generally have a bullish stance on India as a whole. With that said, I now turn to another India ETF, the Franklin FTSE India ETF ( FLIN ). My investment thesis is the following: With Indian economic growth expected to continue, and a new trade deal announced with the EU, FLIN proves to be a cost-effective way for investors to gain access to Indian equities. While total returns have been muted over the past year, long-term prospects appear favorable. For these reasons, I rate FLIN a ‘Buy’. Fund History The Franklin FTSE India ETF has an inception date of February 6, 2018, giving us roughly 8 years of performance and fund management to consider. According to the fund’s website, the objective of FLIN is “…to provide investment results that closely correspond, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the FTSE India RIC Capped Index" - Fund Website FLIN’s peers consist of other India-focused ETFs such as the First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF ( NFTY ), iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF ( SMIN ), VanEck India Growth Leaders ETF ( GLIN ), Columbia India Consumer ETF ( INCO ), and Invesco India ETF ( PIN ). Furthermore, Franklin Templeton has been around since the 1940’s and is considered a global leader in the mutual fund and ETF space. Index Screening Process As mentioned, FLIN is designed to track the performance of the FTSE India RIC Capped Index . To better understand what this means, we provide an overview of how the index itself is constructed. The index uses a broad universe of stocks as its starting point (the FTSE India index). From there, a market cap weighting process is implemented. Each stock represented in the index...

(RTTNews) - After ending the previous session mostly higher, stocks are likely to see further upside in early trading on Tuesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.2 percent. A sharp increase by shares of Palantir Technologies (PLTR) may contribute to early strength on Wall Street, as the AI-powered software provider is spiking by 11.7 percent in pre-market trading. The surge by Palantir comes after the company reported better than expected fourth quarter results and provided upbeat guidance. Mining stocks are also likely to see initial strength as the prices of gold and silver skyrocket following a recent nosedive. However, buying interest may be somewhat subdued as traders keep an eye on developments in Washington, where the House is set to vote on a funding bill to end a partial government shutdown. As a result of the shutdown, the Labor Department has delayed the release of this morning's report on job openings as well as the more closely watched monthly jobs report originally due to be released on Friday. Following the mixed performance seen last week, stocks moved mostly higher during trading on Monday. The major averages all moved to the upside on the day, with the Dow posting a standout gain. The major averages pulled back off their best levels late in the day but remained in positive territory. The Dow jumped 515.19 points or 1.1 percent to 49,407.66, the Nasdaq climbed 130.29 points or 0.6 percent to 23,592.11 and the S&P 500 rose 37.41 points or 0.5 percent to 6,976.44. In overseas trading, stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region moved notably higher during trading on Tuesday. Japan's Nikkei 225 Index soared by 3.9 percent, while China's Shanghai Composite Index surged by 1.3 percent. Meanwhile, the major European markets are turning in a mixed performance on the day. While the German DAX Index is up by 0.3 percent, the French CAC 40 Index is down by 0.2 percent and the U...

Walt Disney Co. said Josh D’Amaro, will succeed Bob Iger as chief executive officer of the entertainment giant, ending a three-year search to replace its long-serving leader. D’Amaro, a 28-year-veteran of the company, will succeed Iger effective March 18, the Burbank, California-based company said Tuesday in a statement. (Source: Bloomberg)

格隆汇2月3日｜英国数据保护监管机构正对马斯克旗下xAI展开调查，监管部门正加大审查力度，关注AI聊天机器人Grok被用于生成并传播对个人进行性化处理的图像。英国信息专员办公室（ICO）周二在声明中表示，这项正式调查将重点审查在生成这些图像过程中，是否存在个人数据被不当处理的情况。上月，Grok引发公众和政界强烈反弹。用户在X上诱导该聊天机器人在未经本人同意的情况下，生成对真实人物进行性化处理的AI图像。周二稍早，法国执法部门对X位于巴黎的办公室进行了突击搜查。ICO表示，其有权对xAI处以最高1750万英镑（约2400万美元）或公司全球年营收4%的罚款，以较高者为准。

The post Individual Investors Have Been Largely Locked Out of Private-Market Real Estate. Lightstone Direct Offers Them Transparent, Institutional-Grade Access to a $12B+ Portfolio. by Zipal Patel appeared first on Benzinga . Visit Benzinga to get more great content like this. Benzinga Money is a reader-supported publication. We may earn a commission from the advertisers associated with this article. Read our Advertiser Discloser . Portfolio diversification is a vital part of risk mitigation for institutional and individual investors, yet only one group has enjoyed large-scale access to one of the best diversifiers and inflation hedges available: private-market real estate. Individual investors typically allocate 3% of their portfolio to private real estate, according to NAREIT, whereas institutional investors allot 10-20%. As a result, individuals have lost out on significant income potential as the private real estate market has historically delivered competitive returns with a low volatility rate. And while many crowdfunding platforms have promised investors access to the $13T market, issues such as poor risk controls, lack of transparency, misalignment with sponsors, and fee-heavy structures have caused some to balk at the opportunity. With a four-decade track record and $12B+ portfolio, Lightstone DIRECT goes beyond the crowdfunding model. Their direct-to-manager approach cuts out middlemen and aligns interests while providing institutional-grade access to individual accredited investors. What’s more, Lightstone coinvests a minimum of 20% in each Lightstone DIRECT deal, aligning their outcomes with investors. Highly sought-after real estate investments are now within reach. Why You Should Invest in Private Real Estate Private real estate has historically offered stock-like returns with bond-like stability. The NCREIF Property Index, an index of U.S. institutional private real estate, has produced nearly 9% annualized returns over 45+ years with ~7% coming from ...

SiyueSteuber Investment firm Piper Sandler downgraded three enterprise software stocks on Tuesday and cut the price targets on several others, amid continued investor apathy towards the sector. “We can simplify the bear narratives to two theses: 1) AI efficiencies will pressure headcount growth or drive headcount declines, serving as a headwind to software names that sell on a per-seat basis and 2) the vibe coding capabilities of the leading LLM providers will mean customers will vibe code their own apps instead of purchasing software from the incumbents,” analysts at the firm wrote in a note to clients. “2026 is expected to be the fifth consecutive year of decelerating growth rates for software. The lower growth rates and longer-term disintermediation questions have driven the de-rating across our list.” Piper Sandler lowered its ratings on Adobe ( ADBE ), Freshworks ( FRSH ), and Vertex ( VERX ) to Neutral from Overweight. The firm also cut its price targets on the trio to $330, $12, and $20, from $479, $20, and $32, respectively. The firm also cut its price targets on Amplitude ( AMPL ), Asana ( ASAN ), BlackLine ( BL ), Braze ( BRZE ), Figma ( FIG ), HubSpot ( HUBS ), Salesforce ( CRM ), Oracle ( ORCL ), Klaviyo ( KVYO ), monday.com ( MNDY ), ServiceTitan ( TTAN ), and ZoomInfo ( GTM ). Despite the continued pessimism surrounding software, the analysts added they still like Microsoft ( MSFT ) and ServiceTitan as their two top picks for 2026, even though tech is still “in the early innings of AI product ramps.” “We see Microsoft as perhaps the best pure-play on AI adoption today,” the analysts wrote. “Respondents to our 2H25 CIO survey were incrementally positive on both Azure and Copilot activity. We would be buyers on the pullback post-F2Q26 results.” “For ServiceTitan, the multitude of growth drivers (e.g., Max/Pro products, commercial, roofing, new trades) gives us comfort that there could be upside to revenue in FY27,” the analysts added. More on enterprise ...

(RTTNews) - The Donerail Group, a merchant bank, confirmed on Tuesday that it has submitted a non-binding indicative proposal to buy MarineMax, Inc. (HZO), a recreational boat dealer, for $35 per share in cash. The proposal implies a total transaction value of around $1.1 billion, excluding floor plan financing, and represents a 38% premium over HZO's 60-day volume-weighted average price of $25.45. Donerail is currently one of HZO's largest shareholders and beneficially owns over 4% of the outstanding shares. Jefferies LLC is acting as financial advisor to Donerail, while Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP is serving as legal counsel. HZO was up by 1.06% at $30.40 in the pre-market trade on the New York Stock Exchange. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

When Harvey Elliott joined Aston Villa on loan from Liverpool in August, he did so as a Premier League champion and as the player of the tournament in last summer's European Under-21 Championship. He had contributed at key moments in Liverpool's title win but was expected to see more game time at Villa and push for inclusion in England's squad for the World Cup. Five months on, the reality has proved very, very different - and Elliott has become a talented player that neither his parent club or his loan club appear to want. The 22-year-old is still at Villa Park following the closure of the transfer window but his long-term future is the opposite of assured. He is now three appearances away from his loan move - which was agreed when former president of football operations Monchi was in charge of Villa's recruitment - becoming a permanent £35m deal. But that is despite being largely sidelined by manager Unai Emery, who has been adamant for months he does not want to sign Elliott permanently. So what does the short and medium-term future hold for a player who began the season hopeful of a ticket to the World Cup but must now feel in limbo?

As much as half of some British beaches’ coarse sediments consist of human-made materials such as brick, concrete, glass and industrial waste, a study has found. Climate breakdown, which has caused more frequent and destructive coastal storms, has led to an increase in these substances on beaches. Six sites on the Firth of Forth, an estuary on Scotland’s east coast joining the River Forth to the North Sea, were surveyed to better understand the makeup of “urban beaches”. The researchers used a systematic search method to collect and analyse sediment from beaches at Torryburn, Ravenscraig, the Fife coastal path, Carriden, Granton and Prestonpans. On Granton beach near Edinburgh, researchers from the University of Glasgow found evidence that up to half of the beach’s coarse sediments were from human-made materials. These sediments mostly derive from matter swept from land into the Forth by the erosion of coastal industrial sites and the dumping of waste. This phenomenon is not unique to Scotland. On Crosby beach in Merseyside, waste from collieries and the blitz in the second world war now forms a large part of what is called sand. The Thames estuary’s sediments are also thought to be made up of a significant amount of human-made materials. On a sandy bank opposite Canary Wharf, littered bricks that have rounded over time are referred to as “Thames potatoes”. Larissa Naylor, professor of geomorphology and environmental geography at the University of Glasgow and a co-author of the study, published in the journal Sedimentology, said: “Beaches are not static landforms – they change. How does a brick become a ‘Thames potato’? It’s not all just about marine plastics. People don’t necessarily know about things like this.” She called for further research on urban coastal areas, saying this was vital for understanding how coastal management might evolve. Across the surveyed beaches, an average of 22% of coarse sediments were found to be what the team called “anthropogenic geo...

Regulators are already concerned that a Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could raise significant antitrust issues. Netflix (NFLX 0.84%) and Paramount Skydance have been battling it out over Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD 0.11%) for several weeks. Netflix wants to acquire Warner Bros., while Paramount has engaged in a hostile takeover attempt. Although Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have been voting in favor of the Netflix deal and continue to reject Paramount Skydance, there's still plenty of uncertainty about how all of this will play out. The bigger obstacle for Netflix may not even prove to be Paramount. It's likely to be regulators. Antitrust issues could derail any deal When two large companies try to join forces, there are always concerns that regulators will stop the deal due to antitrust issues. If an acquisition poses a problem for competition in the market, the deal may not obtain the necessary approval it needs. U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, is the chairman of an antitrust subcommittee and is raising flags about the deal, saying that it "appears likely to raise serious antitrust issues, including the risk of substantially lessening competition in streaming markets." The big issue is that Netflix is already the leading streaming service in the world, with around 325 million subscribers. If it acquires Warner Bros., it will also have HBO Max as part of the deal, which currently has around 128 million subscribers, and it is the fourth most popular streaming service. Netflix could further extend its dominance in the industry by adding HBO content to its platform and also make it easier to justify raising prices far higher in the process. That's why there's a strong argument that it could significantly harm competition in the streaming market. Expand NASDAQ : NFLX Netflix Today's Change ( -0.84 %) $ -0.70 Current Price $ 82.79 Key Data Points Market Cap $349B Day's Range $ 82.73 - $ 85.26 52wk Range $ 81.93 - $ 134.12 Volume 4.7K Avg Vol 46M Gross Margin 48.59 % Coul...

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NoDerog/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images BellRing Brands ( BRBR ) fiscal first quarter results reflected the timing of customer orders, prior year comparisons, and slight increase in price/mix, driving sales marginally higher while profits were down by 38%. The company also announced the retirement of CEO Darcy Davenport to take place at the appointment of a new chief executive, or by the end of the fiscal year in September. “We delivered first quarter results ahead of our guidance, primarily due to favorable timing, and our operating plans remain on track,” said Davenport. However, assuming increased promotional activity and higher whey protein costs, BellRing ( BRBR ) lowered the upper end of its FY26 sales and profit guidance. Sales are now expected to be within a range of $2.41B and $2.46B versus a prior range of $2.41B and $2.49B. This compares to the consensus estimate of $2.41B. Adjusted EBITDA is seen between $425M to $440M with an adjusted EBITDA margin of ~18% compared to prior guidance of $425M to $455M. Adjusted EBITDA margin was left unchanged. For the fiscal first quarter, BellRing ( BRBR ) saw net sales increase by less than 1% to $537.3M, $330.1M better than expected, while profits declined to $0.37 per share, beating expectations by 5 cents. Shares are modestly lower in Tuesday’s premarket trading. More on BellRing Brands BellRing Brands, Inc. (BRBR) Presents at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference 2025 Transcript BellRing Brands: Competitive Intensity Doesn't Erode The Growth Story BellRing Brands: Business Transitions Into A More Mature Growth-Phase Company BellRing Brands beats top-line and bottom-line estimates; narrows FY26 outlook BellRing Brands Q1 2026 Earnings Preview

The ‘mum noir’ film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You brought back the difficulties of those challenging early days of parenthood, and the conversation that freed me up emotionally Critics say Rose Byrne gives “ the performance of a lifetime ” in “mum noir” film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You . She’s been nominated for an Oscar and won a Golden Globe, best leading performance at the Berlin film festival and best actress at the New York Film Critics Circle awards. But these plaudits, and across-the-board rave reviews, are the least of what she’s achieved with this movie, hailed as a “ tour de force of matriarchal fury ”. Both on screen and in the promotional interviews, Byrne pulls no punches. And it’s about time. Not being honest about what motherhood is really like is the greatest disservice we do other women. “Having a baby is like going to the moon, and nobody ever tells you that,” the actor told the Times . “But it’s hard for women to talk about. There’s a lot of shame. You don’t want to feel like you don’t love your child, but there is a grief around becoming a mother, because you lose part of yourself that you will never, ever, ever, ever, ever get back. And that’s OK. It’s OK to grieve that – in fact, we should. Because it’s a before and an after.” Continue reading...

NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on February 3rd Stocks are mixed as investors track a heavy week of corporate earnings — including reports from NYSE‑listed Pfizer, Eaton, Uber, and Eli Lilly — while labor data is disrupted by the postponement of Friday's January Jobs Report due to the partial government shutdown. With government data delayed, market attention is shifting to private‑sector indicators and corporate outlooks to gauge the strength of the U.S. economy.