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Companies Shift to 'Peanut Butter Raises' in 2026
Around 44% of companies plan fixed pay bumps spread evenly across all employees, bucking merit-based trends to aid low-income workers. This approach rewards broadly rather than top performers only.
Reported on February 2, 2026.
Global Stocks Fall on Plunging Metals Selloff
Stocks retreated worldwide as gold and silver rout extended a flight from riskier assets. The selloff is linked to broader market pressures.
Coverage from February 2, 2026.
Gold and Silver Sink on Warsh Fed Chair Nomination
The 'FOMO' trade lost steam as precious metals plunged following Kevin Warsh's nomination. Vanguard CEO discussed the nomination positively in ETF interview.
Dated February 2, 2026.
Vanguard Announces New Round of Fee Cuts
Vanguard CEO Salim Ramji highlighted fresh fee reductions in active management amid ETF industry trends. Costs remain key, with investments in client services rising.
Discussion on February 2, 2026 Bloomberg ETF IQ.
Goldman Sachs Leads $75M Funding for AI Accounting Platform Fieldguide
Goldman Sachs spearheaded a $75 million round for Fieldguide, an AI-native accounting and audit tool. This bolsters AI in financial services.
Announced February 2, 2026.
Waymo Seeks $16B at $110B Valuation
Waymo is pursuing about $16 billion in funding near a $110 billion valuation. The self-driving firm eyes major expansion.
Bloomberg report from February 2, 2026.
SpaceX Requests FCC Approval for Space Data Center Constellation
SpaceX seeks permission to build a satellite-based data center network. This innovative plan targets orbital computing infrastructure.
Filed details emerged February 2, 2026.
Nvidia CEO Hints at Massive OpenAI Investment
Nvidia's CEO indicated its OpenAI round stake could be the largest yet. This underscores deepening AI chipmaker ties.
Signaled January 31, 2026.
CFOs at Adobe, Dataminr, Huntington Discuss AI Scaling
Executives from Adobe, Dataminr, and Huntington shared strategies for scaling AI operations. Insights cover enterprise AI adoption challenges.
Published February 2, 2026.
New York Builds Tech Mecca as Silicon Alley Turns 30
Silicon Alley marks 30 years with New York fostering its own tech hub. Efforts aim to rival major ecosystems.
Feature from February 2, 2026.
Economist Claudia Sahm Warns of Economic Shift
Top economist Claudia Sahm feels uneasy, saying the economy has quietly changed with misplaced alarms. Views challenge common indicators.
Commentary from January 31, 2026.
Pfizer CEO's Moral Clarity Drove Team Success
Pfizer's CEO used moral clarity to achieve breakthroughs with his team. Leadership lessons from overcoming impossibles.
Story dated February 2, 2026.