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US Natural Gas Prices Plummet as Forecasts Show Warmer Weather - Bloomberg

US natural gas futures plummeted on Monday as weather forecasts for mid-February shifted significantly warmer, marking the largest daily loss for the front-month contract on a percentage basis since 1995, excluding contract rollover days.

106-year-old outdoor clothing company expected to close all stores in North America - MLive.com

The retailer is expected to shift to an all digital platform in the U.S. while some international stores will remain open.

Oil Prices Retreat On U.S.-Iran Talks. This Supermajor Is Downgraded. - Investor's Business Daily

Crude oil had surged last week on Trump's Iran threats.

Tesla Profit Forecasts Slashed Amid Musk's Spending Spree - Investor's Business Daily

Analysts are reducing Tesla earnings expectations following fourth-quarter earnings.

Toyota's Mystery New Model Is A Three-Row SUV: First Look Inside - Motor1.com

Toyota continues the teaser campaign for a new model ahead of its official reveal on February 10. The latest preview takes us inside the three-row cabin.

US Manufacturing Activity Expands by the Most Since 2022 - Bloomberg.com

US manufacturing activity unexpectedly expanded in January at the fastest pace since 2022, energized by solid growth in new orders and production.

It’s Time to Appreciate The New Southwest - Cranky Flier

With Shares Down 10% After Its Earnings Call, Is Microsoft a Buy? - The Motley Fool

Last week's sell-off made shares cheaper than they've been in years.

Bob Iger Avoids Nostalgia During Disney Results Call But Has Some Advice For Successor: “Trying To Preserve The Status Quo Is A Mistake” - Deadline

Disney's Bob Iger has given advice to his successor, who might be Josh D'Amaro, and talked up his streaming reorganization of Disney+.

Strategy’s long road to nowhere - Financial Times

As bitcoin hovers near Strategy’s average purchase price, Michael Saylor has no good options left

Bernstein sees 'short-term crypto bear cycle' reversing in 2026, with bitcoin bottoming in the $60K range - The Block

The firm argues institutional flows, U.S. policy, and sovereign-asset considerations could set the stage for the 'most consequential' cycle.

A CME gap to the upside offers BTC bulls a glimmer of hope - CoinDesk

A sharp drop in the bitcoin price while CME was shut leaves bitcoin futures trading well below Friday’s close.

Gold and silver prices fall after Friday's losses - BBC

Precious metal prices hit record highs in January as investors parked their money in "safe havens".

SoFi Stock Slides after Earnings, but Mizuho Says ‘Buy on Weakness’ - TipRanks

SoFi Technologies Inc. ($SOFI) shares are trading lower despite a strong quarterly report and upbeat guidance. The pullback appears driven by renewed worries over the loss of Chime as a

Why are Amazon, Oracle and others laying off thousands? AI not sole reason: What staff, insiders, economists say | World News - Hindustan Times

Many assumed Amazon's 16,000 corporate layoffs reflected push to reduce total corporate workforce for "efficiency gains from using AI extensively” | World News

Trump claims blue states have less-reliable, more expensive electricity. Here’s the reality - CNN

In recent months, the Trump administration has framed high energy costs as a problem impacting only blue states. But the truth is electricity prices are rising nationwide and experts say some Trump policies could hoist them further still.

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock Slides as $275 Million SEC Filing Draws Attention - TipRanks

D-Wave Quantum Inc. ($QBTS) recently filed a Form D with the SEC that disclosed the issuance of nearly $275 million worth of common stock. At first glance, the filing can

A.I.-psychosis support groups on Discord are helping people pick up the pieces after their lives are shattered. - Slate

Victims often lose their grip on reality—but an unexpected recovery movement is taking shape online.