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Ethernity Networks Ltd (AIM:ENET, OTCQB:ENETF) shares dropped 21% to 0.0044p in early trading after the company launched a heavily discounted placing and warned it may need to raise more cash later this year.

The data processing technology group is raising £367,500 by issuing over 9.1 billion new shares at 0.004p each – a 29% discount to the previous closing price.

Each placing share comes with a warrant that allows investors to buy an additional share at the same price over the next 12 months. If fully exercised, those warrants would raise another £367,500.

The funds will go towards short-term debt repayments and general working capital. The company said these obligations currently run to several tens of thousands of US dollars each month.

Ethernity reported unaudited revenue of $1.03 million for 2025 and is targeting $1.7 million to $2 million in 2026, helped by ongoing contracts with broadband and defence customers. It is also developing a new high-capacity traffic manager and expanding its partnerships with chipmakers.

To preserve cash, directors intend to convert up to £70,000 of unpaid salaries into shares, subject to shareholder approval. A general meeting will be held to approve this and the issue of warrants.

Chief executive David Levi said the company had cut costs and refocused the business, and was now “better positioned for recovery and growth”.

The company said it would seek approval for additional fundraising powers at the upcoming meeting, in case more capital is required before the end of 2026.

Tesla has a history of making big promises.

In typical Tesla (TSLA +3.33%) fashion, the company made some big promises when it reported its Q4 results. However, one of the most notable things to come out of the report is that the company is trying to steer away from being an electric vehicle (EV) maker. In fact, it announced plans to shut down production of its luxury Model S and X vehicles and turn one of its factories into a manufacturing plant for its Optimus humanoid robots.

The converted factory is forecast to be able to produce 1 million robots a year. Meanwhile, the company plans to reveal the third generation of Optimus this quarter, with it being the first version created to be mass-produced.

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CEO Elon Musk also highlighted the company's cybercab progress and noted that production of robotaxis without steering wheels will begin in April. It expects to have autonomous vehicles within "dozens of major cities" by year-end if it needs to go state by state. To help bring its vision closer to reality, the company plans to spend over $20 billion in capital expenditures (capex) this year.

Core auto business continues to struggle As for its actual results, the company saw a 16% drop in automobile deliveries in Q4. It was the third time in four quarters that the company saw deliveries decline year over year, with it seeing 13% drops in both the first and second quarters. Tesla did see an increase in deliveries in Q3, as some consumers rushed out to buy EVs ahead of the end of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. However, the overall trend has been declining unit sales.

Tesla's auto revenue fell by 11% to $17.7 billion in the quarter. The revenue was helped by a 38% increase in active FSD (full-self driving) subscriptions (which includes monthly subscriptions and upfront purchases) to 1.1 million users. Meanwhile, high gross margin regulatory credit revenue dropped by 10% to $401 million.

Overall, Tesla's revenue fell 3% year over year to $24.9 billion. Its energy generation and storage revenue surged 25% to $3.8 billion, while its service revenue climbed 18% to nearly $3.4 billion. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) sank 17% to $0.50, beating the analyst consensus of $0.45, as compiled by LSEG.

Tesla's operating cash flow sank 21% in the quarter to $3.8 billion, and it generated $14.7 billion for the full year. Given its planned $20 billion in capex in 2026, it looks like the company will likely generate negative free cash flow this year.

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Is the stock a buy? Tesla's core auto business is struggling, with deliveries falling and high-margin regulatory credit revenue sinking. As such, the company is putting a lot more emphasis on its unproven robotaxi and robotics businesses.

Given the company's long track record of overpromising and underdelivering, I'd stay on the sidelines.

Geoffrey Seiler has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends London Stock Exchange Group Plc. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Shares of Meta Platforms (META 2.95%) surged after the social media company reported strong Q4 results that easily surpassed analyst estimates and issued upbeat guidance. Going into its report, the stock was basically flat over the past year.

With the stock gaining some momentum, let's take a closer look at its report and guidance to see if Meta's stock is a buy.

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Full speed ahead Investors have been worried about Meta's capital expenditures (capex). However, the company did not back down, upping it to a range of $115 billion to $135 billion for 2026. That's a big jump from the already hefty $72.2 billion it spent in 2025. The funds will mostly be directed toward its artificial intelligence (AI) efforts. However, it did say that losses at its Reality Labs division will be similar to those in 2025 and should peak this year.

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Meanwhile, Meta's core business continues to hum along. Revenue for the quarter jumped 24% year over year to $59.9 billion, while adjusted EPS rose by 11% to $8.88. Analysts were expecting revenue of $58.6 billion and adjusted EPS of $8.23, as compiled by LSEG.

Advertising revenue also jumped 24%, coming in at $58.1 billion. Revenue at Reality Labs, which is home to Meta's metaverse and its augmented reality headsets and smart glasses, fell 12% year over year to $955 million. Operating income from its social media apps increased by 9% to $30.8 billion, while Reality Labs posted a loss of $6 billion versus $5 billion a year earlier.

Meta's advertising growth was driven by an 18% increase in ad impressions and a 6% rise in average price per ad. Meta also continues to grow its number of users. Family daily active people (DAP), a measurement of registered users who log in to one of Meta's apps daily, rose by 7% year over year to 3.58 billion.

Looking ahead, Meta guided for Q4 revenue to be between $53.5 billion and $56.5 billion, which equates to growth of between 26% to 34% year over year.

Is Meta Platforms' stock a buy? Trading at a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 24 times 2026 analyst estimates, Meta is one of the cheapest megacap AI stocks. At the same time, its core advertising business is hitting on all cylinders, powered by its generative ads recommendation model (GEM) and sequence learning model architecture, which are helping drive both ad impressions and conversions. Meanwhile, it plans to expand ads on both WhatsApp and Threads, which are still in their early stages of ad monetization. This should be another growth driver.

Given its valuation and growth outlook, this is a stock to own for 2026, even after this jump in share price.

Geoffrey Seiler has positions in Meta Platforms. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Meta Platforms. The Motley Fool recommends London Stock Exchange Group Plc. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Alex Karp, chief executive officer of Palantir. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg)

Palantir enters earnings season with its usual high expectations on Monday afternoon. On average, Wall Street analysts are projecting fourth-quarter adjusted earnings-per-share of 23 cents, up from 14 cents the year before. Revenue is seen at $1.34 billion, rising by 62% from 2024.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evercore today announced that Jonathan Dale has joined the firm as a senior managing director in its consumer group, based in London. Mr. Dale will further strengthen Evercore’s consumer franchise in EMEA and work closely with senior managing directors across the region and globally to serve the firm’s clients.

Giuseppe Monarchi, co-head of Evercore’s EMEA investment banking business, said, “We are pleased to welcome Jonathan to Evercore. His deep sector expertise and strong client relationships will enhance our consumer advisory capabilities and support our continued growth across the region.”

“I am excited to join Evercore at a pivotal time for the firm in EMEA,” said Mr. Dale. “Evercore’s global platform and strong culture provide a compelling opportunity, and I look forward to working with colleagues to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients in the consumer sector.”

Mr. Dale brings nearly 20 years of investment banking experience to Evercore. He joins from Rothschild & Co, where he was a managing director and co-head of European consumer. Previously, he was a strategy consultant at Mars & Co in London. Mr. Dale holds a degree in chemistry from the University of Oxford.

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REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO), a global biotechnology company specializing in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide, today announced that it has entered into supply and commercialization agreements with Sandoz covering multiple biosimilar candidates in Canada, and in Australia and New Zealand.

“These agreements with Sandoz further advance Alvotech’s strategy of securing commercial pathways for its biosimilars portfolio across global markets ahead of regulatory approval,” said Róbert Wessman, Chairman. “These partnerships reflect the strength of our integrated development and manufacturing platform and our ability to work with experienced regional partners to expand patient access while maintaining capital discipline.”

In Canada, the agreement covers one biosimilar candidate in ophthalmology supplied as a prefilled syringe for intravitreal injection. In Australia and New Zealand, the agreement encompasses three biosimilar candidates across immunology and gastroenterology, in multiple formulations. Sandoz will lead regulatory filings and commercial activities in the territories in close coordination with Alvotech. The collaboration is intended to support broad patient access following regulatory approvals and market launches across the region.

Under the agreements, Sandoz will be responsible for regulatory submissions, commercialization and distribution in the respective jurisdictions. Alvotech will retain responsibility for development, global clinical activities and manufacturing and will supply finished product to Sandoz under exclusive supply arrangements.

With a strong presence in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Sandoz is committed to helping millions of patients access critical and potentially life-changing biologic medicines sustainably and affordably.

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Alvotech is a biotechnology company, founded by Robert Wessman, focused solely on the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide. Alvotech seeks to be a global leader in the biosimilar space by delivering high-quality, cost-effective products and services, enabled by a fully integrated approach and broad in-house capabilities. Five biosimilars are already approved and marketed in multiple global markets, including biosimilars to Humira® (adalimumab), Stelara® (ustekinumab), Simponi® (golimumab), Eylea® (aflibercept) and Prolia®/Xgeva® (denosumab). The current development pipeline includes nine disclosed biosimilar candidates aimed at treating autoimmune disorders, eye disorders, osteoporosis, respiratory disease, and cancer. Alvotech has formed a network of strategic commercial partnerships to provide global reach and leverage local expertise in markets that include the United States, Europe, Japan, China, and other Asian countries and large parts of South America, Africa and the Middle East. For more information, please visit https://www.alvotech.com. None of the information on the Alvotech website shall be deemed part of this press release.

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Rolls-Royce share price has pulled back in the past few weeks, moving from a record high of 1.307p to the current 1,210p. It remains 1,800% above its lowest level in September 2022. This article explores some of the top catalysts for the RR stock in February 2026.

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The main catalyst for the Rolls-Royce stock price is the upcoming full-year earnings, which will come out on February 26. 

These results will provide more color about its business last year and whether the growth trajectory accelerated.

The most recent consensus among analysts is that its full-year revenue came in at £19.5 billion, much higher than the £17.8 billion it made in the previous year. 

Additionally, analysts expect that its underlying EBIT rose to £3.26 billion, while its profit before tax (PBT) rose to £3.14 billion. 

Rolls-Royce Holdings’ growth will likely continue in the coming years, with analysts expecting its revenue to rise to £21.5 billion this year, followed by £23.3 billion and £25.3 billion in the next two consecutive years.

The company’s profitability is also expected to continue growing, with the underlying profit before tax (PBT) will move to £4.6 billion, up from £3.1 billion.

Still, on the positive side, there is a possibility that the company’s report will be much higher than expected, as it has done in the past. For one, General Electric Aerospace reported strong financial results and boosted its guidance, which is notable as their businesses are related.

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The Rolls-Royce share price will also react to the potential geopolitical events in February because it is one of the biggest players in the defense industry.

One of the main geopolitical events is the potential US attack on Iran. Such a move has a chance to lead to more demand for its military equipment, which have become more popular in the past few years. 

The company, like other defense contractors such as BAE Systems, Babcock International, and Leonardo, is benefiting from the ongoing boost in European defense spending as countries express their concerns about the United States.

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Rolls-Royce’s biggest business is its civil aviation, which provides engines to wide body aircrafts such as A350 and A330. Its engines also power some Boeing 787 planes.

Therefore, the upcoming Airbus earnings on February 19 will have some impact on its stock to some extent. Signs that Airbus continued boosting its production will be bullish for the Rolls-Royce stock.

The most recent results showed that Airbus delivered 507 aircraft in the past nine months of the year, while its revenue rose to €47.4 billion, while its EBIT moved to €3.4 billion.

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The daily timeframe chart shows that the Rolls-Royce stock price has pulled back in the past few weeks, moving from a high of 1,307p to the current 1,210p.

It has retested the key support level at 1,196p, its highest level in September last year. This means that it has formed a break-and-retest pattern, which is a common bullish continuation sign.

The stock has also formed a bullish flag pattern,which is made up of a vertical line and a descending channel. It has also moved above the 50-day and 100-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMA).

Therefore, the most likely scenario is where it rebounds, potentially to the year-to-date high of 1,307p. A move above that level will point to more gains, potentially to the psychological level at 1,500p. 

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies.  Investors have until the deadlines listed below to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Investors suffering losses on their investments are encouraged to contact The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz to discuss their legal rights in these class actions at 310-914-5007 or by email to [email protected].

Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR)
Class Period: July 25, 2024 – October 22, 2025
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: February 9, 2026

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Integer materially overstated its competitive position within the growing EP manufacturing market; (2) despite Integer’s claims of strong visibility into customer demand, the Company was experiencing a sustained deterioration in sales relating to two of its EP devices; (3) in turn, Integer mischaracterized its EP devices as a long-term growth driver for the Company’s C&V segment; and (4) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

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F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV)
Class Period: October 28, 2024 – October 27, 2025
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: February 17, 2026

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) F5 was the subject of a significant security incident, placing its clientele’s security and the Company’s future prospects at significant risk; and (2) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

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SLM Corporation a/k/a Sallie Mae (NASDAQ: SLM)
Class Period: July 25, 2025 – August 14, 2025
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: February 17, 2026

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) SLM was experiencing a significant increase in early stage delinquencies; (2) accordingly, Defendants overstated the effectiveness of SLM’s loss mitigation and/or loan modification programs, as well as the overall stability of the Company’s PEL delinquency rates; and (3) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

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Klarna Group plc (NYSE: KLAR)
Class Period: September 7, 2025 – December 22, 2025
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: February 20, 2026

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Defendants materially understated the risk that its loss reserves would materially go up within a few months of the IPO, which they either knew of or should have known of given the risk profile of many individuals agreeing to Klarnas buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans; and (2) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

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VANCOUVER, BC — February 2, 2026 — TheNewswire - Giant Mining Corp. (CSE: BFG | OTC: BFGFF | FWB: YW5 | CSE: BFG.WT.A | CSE: BFG.WT.B.) (“Giant Mining” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the Company is planning Up to 10,000 Feet (3,048 Meters) of drilling in a multi phased drill program (“Drill Program”) and exploration program at the Company’s 9,684 acre flagship Majuba Hill Project Copper-Silver-Gold Project in Pershing County, Nevada.

The multi phased Drilling and Exploration Program is anticipated to include

Phase 1 – Up to 5,000-foot (1,524 meters) Core Drill Program 

Underground Mapping and Sampling 

Additional Surface Sampling for Additional Follow Up Drill Targeting 

Phase 2 – Up to 5,000-foot (1,524 meters) Core Drill Program 

The multi phased drilling and exploration program will be guided by over 100 previous drill holes across more than 89,000 feet of drilling and will include input from RESPEC Engineering. Recent reviews of the 2024-2025 exploration results, including all drilling, surface geologic mapping, and surface geochemical sampling his identified numerous mineralized breccia bodies (See NR dated January 16, 2024). Intercepts in multiple drill holes returned high grade copper and silver as well as long intervals of anomalous gold. The high-grade intercepts typically occur within hydrothermal-magmatic tourmaline matrix breccias and on the margins of tourmaline matrix breccia pipes.

David Greenway, President and CEO of Giant Mining “This planned multi-phase drill and exploration program represents an important next step in advancing Majuba Hill. Our focus is on systematically testing priority copper-silver targets informed by geological mapping, surface sampling, and the project’s extensive historical dataset. Majuba Hill is a large, well-located system in a proven Nevada mining jurisdiction, and this program is designed to refine our understanding of the controls on mineralization and support continued, disciplined exploration. With strong infrastructure, year-round access, and a phased approach to drilling, we believe Majuba Hill offers compelling potential as we work to unlock additional value for shareholders and contribute to America’s priority of securing a domestic, reliable supply of critical copper and silver.”

Breccia Zones

Key characteristics typically associated with intrusive-related tourmaline breccia pipes that have been identified include:

High-grade zones in shingle clast breccias adjacent to sharp breccia contacts and hydrothermal-magmatic breccias 

Multielement associations (Cu, Ag, Au, Mo, As, and Bi) 

Downward flaring geometry (inverted cone) 

Long vertical extent (3000 feet/1000 m) 

Disseminated copper mineralization related to potassic altered intrusions 

Target Breccia Zones

Three breccia zones (Southern, Ball Park, and Northern Breccia Zones) will be targeted for drilling in the 2026 Phase 1 program. The breccia zones are outlined based on recent and historic drilling, 3D grade and geologic modeling, and surface geochemistry. The zones are located at the intersection of northwest and northeast structural corridors (see Figure 1).

In the Southern Breccia Zone detailed underground mapping and sampling is in progress to identify breccia margins in the accessible underground workings. Surface mapping is also in progress on the Ball Park Breccia and will soon commence in the Northern Breccia Zone to delineate the breccia margins.

Additional surface sampling and reconnaissance geologic mapping is planned for the DeSoto, Copper-Gold, Section 4 Targets (see Figure 1). These targets have been outlined by the ongoing exploration of the Company from property-wide soil geochemistry and geophysics. The recent breccia and project reviews have highlighted these areas for additional follow-up that may warrant drilling during Phase 2.

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Figure 1: Majuba Hill showing Southern, Northern, and Ball Park Breccia Zones, tourmaline breccia pipes, and regional faulting

Breccia Formation at Majuba Hill

Hydrothermal-magmatic breccias and breccia pipes at Majuba Hill formed by the explosive release of gas-rich fluids from cooling magma bodies. The breccias are composed of breccia clasts (which are broken fragments of the surrounding rocks) that are cemented together by a matrix material (which is typically composed of quartz, tourmaline, sulfides, and oxidized sulfides). Core from hole MHB-2 is an excellent example of a mineralized breccia (see Figure 2).

 

Figure 2: Core Hole MHB-2 showing brown and tan breccia Clasts with blue oxidized copper Matrix (azurite and malachite) cementing Clasts. Left Photo: Clasts and Matrix labeled

The importance of breccias related to copper deposits has been documented since the early 1900’s. Modern exploration and mining have developed very descriptive conceptual models with key features. Figure 3 shows the stages of development of a tourmaline breccia pipe.

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Figure 3: Tourmaline Breccia Pipe Conceptual Model (modified Kirwin, 2018)

Breccia Targeting at Majuba Hill

Giant has assembled a comprehensive exploration database from all drilling, geologic mapping, soil and rock geochemistry, and geophysics. The recent Breccia Study reviewed the 3D geology and mineralization modeling from the database, identifying numerous breccia bodies and mineralized breccias that are priority targets for the 2026 program. Phase 1 drilling in 2026 will comprise six to eight holes totaling up to 5,000 feet of core targeting breccia margins across three main tourmaline breccia zones. With the goal of cutting both sides of the pipes into high-grade copper (+/-silver and gold).

Two fences are planned for the Southern Breccia Zone (see Figure 4). Drill fences will be located to explore for the continuation of the high-grade intercepts in core holes MHB-30 and MHB-32 and to extend the mineralization further up along the margins of the pipe to the peak of Majuba Mountain. MHB-30 and MHB-32 returned high grade copper and silver as well as highly anomalous gold. The high-grade intercepts correlate with the margins of the breccia pipes (see Table 1).

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Au (ppm)

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Entire Hole

243.8

0.0

243.8

0.43

24.60

0.03

800.0

0 800.0

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    66.4

0.0

66.4

1.35

73.40

0.07

218.0

0 218.0

    includes

22.6

42.7

65.2

2.72

30.73

0.09

74.0

140

214.0

  MHB-32

Entire Hole

271.1

0.0

271.1

0.16

9.24

0.02

889.5

0 889.5

Yes

  Significant Interval

115.7

155.4

271.1

0.33

16.97

0.04

379.5

510

889.5

    includes

25.9

155.4

181.4

0.64

50.89

0.06

85.0

510

595.0

    also includes

51.7

219.5

271.1

0.42

9.73

0.02

169.5

720.0

889.5

    with

12.2

237.7

249.9

1.36

13.33

0.02

40.0

780

820.0

    with

3.0

245.4

248.4

4.36

35.65

0.04

10.0

805

815.0

  Table 1: Assay Summary of significant intercepts for core holes cutting known pipes

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Figure 4: Southern Breccia Zone previous drilling and planned drill holes.

One fence of holes is planned for the Ball Park Breccia Zone (see Figure 5). Surface mapping of limonite matrix breccias and recent soil geochemical sampling (See NR November 19, 2025) indicates the conical shaped hill could be the uppermost portion of a tourmaline breccia pipe (see Figure 3). Historic drill hole MF-02 intersected:

120 ft (36.6 m) @ 0.51% Cu and 21.7 g/t Ag from 260 ft to 380 ft (79.2-115.8 m). 

A geological description is not available for hole MF-02. However, MM-17, an adjacent core hole drilled:

94 ft (28.65 m) of tourmaline breccia from 302.8 to 396.8 ft (92.3-120.9 m) 

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Figure 5: Ball Park Breccia Zone previous drilling and planned drill holes.

One fence of holes is planned to test the Northern Breccia Zone. These are step out holes to test prominent outcropping tourmaline breccia and anomalous Cu, Mo, and silver in historic soil geochemical anomaly (see Figure 6).

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Figure 6: Ball Park Breccia Zone previous drilling and planned drill holes.

Majuba Hill’s critically important characteristics are as follows:

Location:

Nevada, USA — a globally top-ranked mining jurisdiction, ranked #1 in the Fraser Institute’s 2022 Annual Survey of Mining Companies.

Project Size:

9,684 Acres

Infrastructure:

The Majuba Hill property is located 113 road kilometers (70 miles) southwest of Winnemucca, Nevada, and 251 kilometers (156 miles) northeast of Reno. It is accessible via well-maintained county roads from the Imlay, Nevada exit on U.S. Interstate 80, followed by a 23-mile drive west. People, roads, power, and water are fundamental considerations for infrastructure, and Majuba Hill already benefits from a strong foundation in all these areas. This existing infrastructure provides a significant advantage, offering substantial cost savings compared to more remote projects.

History:

Historical Producer

Drilling:

Approximately 89,395 feet of drilling to date. Rough replacement value of drilling USD $12.1 Million using current costs.

Mineralization:

The project shows indications of a potentially large Cu – Ag +/- Au mineralized body with many features in common with both large porphyry copper, silver, and gold projects.

Expandability:

The IP survey, deep drilling, and step-out drilling indicate significant expansion potential, with mineralization open in all directions.

Fully Financed:

The Company has secured funding for its next phase of drilling at Majuba Hill.

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The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by E.L. “Buster” Hunsaker III, CPG 8137, a non-independent consulting geologist who is a “Qualified Person” as such term is defined under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43- 101”).

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The Company has entered into an extension of its agreement, dated January 23, 2026, with Gold Standard Media, LLC (“GSM”), pursuant to which GSM and its affiliates will continue to provide advertising and investor awareness services to the Company. Such services include but are not limited to: (i) the creation and management of landing pages; (ii) digital marketing campaigns; (iii) email marketing; and (iv) influencer marketing. The extension term is for an additional two (2) months, through August 7, 2026, in consideration of total payments of up to US$450,000. GSM’s business address is 723 W. University Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78626, and it may be contacted by telephone at +1 512-843-1723 or by email at [email protected]. GSM and its principals are arm’s length to the Company. No stock options or other securities will be issued to GSM as consideration for its services.

About Giant Mining Corp.

Giant Mining is focused on identifying, acquiring, and advancing late-stage copper and copper/silver/gold projects to meet the growing global demand for critical metals. This demand is driven by initiatives like the Green New Deal in the United States and similar climate-focused programs worldwide, which require substantial amounts of copper, silver, and gold for electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure, and the modernization of clean and affordable energy systems.

The Company’s flagship asset is the Majuba Hill Copper, Silver, and Gold District, located 156 miles (251 km) from Reno, Nevada. Majuba Hill benefits from a mining-friendly regulatory environment and strong local infrastructure. While still an exploration-stage asset, the geological footprint and scale of mineralization indicate that further work is clearly justified and that the system may host significant copper potential.

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AstraZeneca PLC (LSE:AZN, NASDAQ:AZN) shares start trading directly on the New York Stock Exchange today, establishing a harmonised global listing along with London and Stockholm.

Up to now, US investors could buy the drugmaker's equity via American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), which were listed on the Nasdaq, with each two representing one of the company’s ordinary shares.

It said the move to terminate the ADRs and switch to direct listings on the NYSE under a unified structure with the London Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stockholm will provide "broader access" to US investors. Listings in the UK and Sweden remain unaffected.

Chair Michel Demaré said it "marks the start of an exciting new period for AstraZeneca, one which we believe gives broader access to the largest capital market in the world".

He said the harmonised listing across New York, London and Stockholm "reflects strong shareholder support for our growth strategy and positions AstraZeneca to deliver more innovative medicines to more patients around the world".

The prior Nasdaq listing of AstraZeneca’s ADRs and its US dollar bonds ended on 30 January 2026, with those bonds now trading on the NYSE too.

Lynn Martin, president of NYSE Group, said: “Today we are proud to welcome AstraZeneca to the NYSE, where it joins a community of groundbreakers and industry leaders. Through its listing on the world's largest and most liquid capital market, the company is well-positioned to expand its global investor base and accelerate its commitment to delivering innovation to patients and the wider biopharmaceutical industry.”

AZ also announced that its Imfinzi-based perioperative regimen has been recommended for approval in the European Union for patients with early-stage and locally advanced gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancers.

The EU's CHMP has recommended approval of Imfinzi (durvalumab) plus FLOT chemotherapy as a perioperative treatment, meaning the treatment would be given before, during and after surgery.

The recommendation follows results from the Phase III Matterhorn trial, which showed a 29% reduction in disease progression, recurrence or death and a 22% reduction in mortality versus chemotherapy alone.

“This durvalumab-based perioperative regimen is the first immunotherapy approach to significantly extend survival in this setting,” said Josep Tabernero, trial lead.

If approved, Imfinzi would be the first immunotherapy-based perioperative option for this indication in the EU. Approval decisions are pending in other regions.

, /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against F5, Inc. ("F5" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: FFIV) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors who purchased the Company's securities between October 28, 2024 and October 27, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before February 17, 2026.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. F5 touted the strength of its security and ability to fulfill customer needs. In reality, the Company suffered a security incident putting its customers and growth prospects at risk. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about F5, investors suffered damages.

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The market is full of great growth and value investment opportunities.

If you've got $10,000 ready to invest -- or any amount of money, for that matter -- the time is right to start trying to determine what stocks you think will be great buys for 2026. Another earnings season is just starting, and no doubt several companies' shares will catch fire after they discuss their guidance for 2026.

I've got a list of a few stocks to get you started, and I think investors can be confident in these picks performing well over the next few years, not just in 2026.

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing  (TSM 2.65%) has already reported its Q4 2025 earnings, and they were outstanding. However, its quarterly numbers were overshadowed by management's guidance that overall revenue will grow by nearly 30% in 2026, and its longer-term forecast that its artificial intelligence (AI) chip revenue will grow at a compound annual rate of nearly 60% from 2024 to 2029.

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Based on those projections, we're still in the early innings of the AI infrastructure spending spree, and Taiwan Semiconductor is a great way to play the AI buildout neutrally.

The Trade Desk The Trade Desk (TTD 2.94%) has fallen from grace. While the demand-side advertising platform operator used to be a high-flying, fast-growing tech company, its shares are now down by 75% from their all-time high. However, things aren't as dire as the stock price suggests.

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The Trade Desk is still a top ad platform, and it grew revenue by 18% in the third quarter. Wall Street analysts are expecting 16% growth for 2026, which is far from slow. Despite that, you can buy shares for 15 times expected forward earnings. It's a steal at this price, and I think investors should highly consider buying shares now.

Nebius Nebius (NBIS 10.18%) is a fairly unknown stock, but it's primed for huge upside. The company operates data centers, which it fills with cutting-edge graphics processing units (GPUs) to power AI workloads. It offers this as a full-stack setup, so all clients need to do is pay Nebius for access to its servers, and developers have access to everything they need to train and run artificial intelligence models.

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Management is forecasting monstrous growth in 2026. Right now, its annual revenue run rate is $551 million. By the end of 2026, it expects that figure to be between $7 billion and $9 billion. That sets it up as one of the best growth stocks in the market right now.

Keithen Drury has positions in Nebius Group, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, and The Trade Desk. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and The Trade Desk. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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MILAN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Italy's biggest bank Intesa Sanpaolo (ISP.MI), opens new tab on Monday set a net profit goal above 11.5 billion euros ($13.6 billion) for 2029 and said it would return around 50 billion euros to investors over five years.

Intesa posted a slightly higher than expected net profit of 9.3 billion euros for 2025 and said it would grow its net income to around 10 billion euros this year.

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The bank said it would pay out 6.5 billion euros of last year's profit as cash dividends, while using 2.3 billion euros to buy back its own shares starting in July.

Under its new multi-year strategy, Intesa plans to pay out 95% of profit each year in 2026-2029, hiking its cash dividend payout ratio to 75% from 70% and using the rest for share buybacks.

It will assess further distribution each year from 2027, it said.

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It's not too late to find opportunities in the AI megatrend.

The tech-dominated Nasdaq-100 index grew a solid 20% in 2025, mainly driven by continued optimism surrounding generative artificial intelligence (AI). This burgeoning industry is far from profitable. In fact, early leaders like OpenAI and Anthropic are burning billions of dollars every single quarter, with much of that money going to the expensive, depreciating hardware needed to make large language models (LLMs) possible.

Going into 2026, investors should remain focused on the pick-and-shovel side of AI by betting on the hardware companies that make the technology possible. Let's discuss why Micron Technology (MU 4.80%) and Broadcom (AVGO +0.17%) could be two of the best buys.

Micron Technology With shares up almost 400% over the last 12 months, Micron Technology is finally having its time in the sun after decades of lackluster performance. But despite the growth, Micron's shares remain attractively valued considering how rapidly generative AI data center demand is transforming the market for its high-bandwidth memory hardware.

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Since its founding in the late 1970s, Micron has grown to become a leader in designing and manufacturing computer memory chips like DRAM and NAND flash, which are used to store data in everything from smartphones to automotive systems. Memory chips are considered commoditized, which means it is difficult for producers to differentiate themselves from each other on anything other than price. This dynamic causes stiff competition and generally low margins.

However, generative AI promises to change the story -- at least in the near term. According to analysts at Mizuho Financial Group, NAND memory prices could skyrocket 330% year over year in 2026 and 50% in 2027 as cloud computing giants race to build data centers.

But while Wall Street is increasingly optimistic about Micron's future, the stock's valuation hasn't caught up yet. With a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of just 13, the company's shares trade at a dramatic discount to the S&P 500 index's average of 22.

Broadcom While memory hardware is essential for building AI data centers, arguably the most important components are graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI accelerators. These are the chips that actually train and run LLMs. Right now, the industry is dominated by Nvidia, but Broadcom is rapidly gaining ground as companies increasingly opt for its custom chips instead of one-size-fits-all solutions.

While Broadcom and Nvidia are both semiconductor companies, they have radically different business models. Nvidia focuses on designing chips and subcontracting manufacturing to other companies, while Broadcom manufactures custom chips designed by other companies. These custom chips are called application-specific integrated circuits, and they can deliver dramatic cost and efficiency savings.

Broadcom is attracting big-name clients. In September, Reuters reported that industry leader OpenAI is partnering with the company to build custom AI chips, scheduled to launch this year.

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Over the long term, custom chips probably have a brighter future than general-purpose GPUs because they give AI companies more control over their supply chains and offer the potential for cost savings. With the software side of the industry broadly losing money, companies will be highly incentivized to improve efficiency wherever possible.

With a forward P/E multiple of 33, Broadcom trades at a premium to the market average. That said, the valuation makes sense considering the growth opportunity. Fourth-quarter revenue increased 28% year over year to $18 billion, driven by soaring AI semiconductor revenue, which jumped 74% year over year to $6.5 billion.

Which stock is better for you? While Micron Technologies and Broadcom are both excellent ways to get exposure to the generative AI opportunity, Micron looks like the far stronger pick. The computer memory giant's rock-bottom valuation suggests it is still largely undiscovered by the market. And with global memory hardware shortages expected to continue in 2026 and possibly beyond, the company looks poised for explosive near-term growth.

OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced that it has received a $17.5 million contract from armasuisse, the Swiss Federal Office of Defence Procurement, to deliver a large number of Black Hornet® 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems, one of the world's most advanced and widely deployed nano-drones. Black Hornet 4 was selected as an airborne dismountable Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capability sens.

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Company Retains Ludlow Consulting to Elevate Institutional-Grade Messaging, Media Relations and AI-Enabled Investor Engagement

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), a hard-rock lithium mining developer with operations in Sierra Leone, today announced it has retained Ludlow Consulting as its strategic communications advisor to enhance corporate messaging, media visibility, and shareholder engagement.

For investors evaluating opportunities in critical minerals and the clean energy supply chain, Elektros believes its current market positioning represents a compelling entry-level opportunity within the lithium sector. The Company is focused on building the communications and advisory foundation needed to support long-term visibility and execution milestones.

The engagement is designed to support the Company's next phase of growth through the development of an integrated public relations, media relations, and investor relations framework aligned with public company best practices and compliance standards.

Under this advisory mandate, Elektros will be guided in modernizing shareholder communications through AI-enhanced investor relations solutions. This includes strategic support for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) knowledgebase integration for virtual investor-facing communications, institutional-grade investor materials, and targeted digital outreach to mining-sector stakeholders.

Ludlow Consulting will also advise on establishing a corporate advisory board comprised of mining, critical minerals, and institutional resources expertise to support Elektros' long-term corporate positioning and execution strategy.

"In today's market, strong communications and disciplined stakeholder engagement are essential to building credibility and long-term shareholder value," said Thomas Bustamante, Founder of Ludlow Consulting. "Our mission is to help Elektros create consistent, professional messaging and a modern investor relations foundation that can scale alongside the Company's operational progress."

"We feel incredibly fortunate to be developing our lithium opportunity in Sierra Leone at a moment when demand for critical minerals is accelerating worldwide," said Shlomo Bleier, CEO of Elektros. "We have an exceptional team with boots on the ground, and we're proud of the coordination, discipline, and commitment it takes to build a special company around a resource that is becoming increasingly vital to the clean energy transition. We believe Elektros is positioned on the forefront of hard-rock lithium development, and we're grateful - and we thank God - to have the people, partners, and momentum to move forward into the next phase, including initial stockpiling efforts. This is only the beginning. We look forward to providing updates as milestones are achieved, and we are proud to have Ludlow Consulting on our team as we advance in the clean energy sector."

For more information, visit www.elektros.energy/investors.

About Elektros, Inc.

Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK: ELEK) business plan is to develop an artisanal mining operation based in Sierra Leone, Africa. This operation focuses on hard-rock lithium exploration, development, and the eventual exportation of mined material to lithium refineries in the United States. www.elektros.energy

Why Lithium Matters Now

Lithium is a critical ingredient in modern rechargeable batteries, powering electric vehicles and enabling grid-scale energy storage. As EV adoption expands and energy security becomes a central priority worldwide, access to reliable lithium supply is increasingly viewed as strategic.

Selected Industry Commentary on Lithium's Importance

Reuters: "Lithium [is a] key element for electric vehicle ramp up."

Bloomberg: "Lithium ... [is] a key ingredient in the batteries that power electric vehicles."

Financial Times: "Lithium price squeeze adds to cost of the energy transition."

Benzinga: "Lithium - a critical battery metal."

Wall Street Journal: "Lithium is the new gasoline for the electric-vehicle era."

Elektros believes Sierra Leone and the broader African region have an important role to play in responsibly developing critical mineral supply chains, including lithium resources needed to support EV manufacturing and energy storage worldwide.

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Elektros Inc. is a small company today, but we aspire to build toward the scale, discipline, and market leadership demonstrated by leading companies in the lithium sector - and we aim to join that peer group in the near future.

SOURCE: Elektros, Inc.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 2, 2026) - Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation into Bgin Blockchain Limited ("Bgin Blockchain Limited") (NASDAQ: BGIN) concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws.

Bgin released unaudited financial results on November 14, 2025, for the six months ended June 30, 2025, revealing that total revenue had declined roughly $96 million from the previous year, operating expenses increased 582.8%, and the Company's gross profit of $84.8 million in the prior year had plummeted to a gross loss of $6.3 million.

Bgin also disclosed on December 15, 2025, that the Company had "resolved not to renew or negotiate new terms for continued engagement" with its current auditor and had "approved the engagement of . . . an independent registered public accounting firm, to serve as the auditor of the Company, effective December 12, 2025."

Following this news, the Company's shares fell over 59% on December 29, 2025.

If you suffered a loss on your Bgin Blockchain Limited securities and would like to explore a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, Learn More About the Investigation or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or call (212)363-7500 to speak to our team of experienced shareholder advocates.

WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 2, 2026) - Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation into First Western Financial, Inc. ("First Western Financial, Inc.") (NASDAQ: MYFW) concerning potential violations of the federal securities laws.

First Western reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 on January 22, 2026. Among other items, the Company reported quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share, missing analyst expectations.

Following this news, First Western's stock price fell over 8% on January 23, 2026.

If you suffered a loss on your First Western Financial, Inc. securities and would like to explore a potential recovery under the federal securities laws, Learn More About the Investigation or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or call (212)363-7500 to speak to our team of experienced shareholder advocates.

WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

CONTACT:
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Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
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New York, NY 10004
[email protected]
Tel: (212)363-7500
Fax: (212)363-7171

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After raising $3 billion in a matter of days, USA Rare Earth Metals has become an even more promising growth stock prospect.

Rare-earth metals are among the top investment trends right now. These commodities are essential in products from mobile phones to military hardware. Thus, China's dominance of the rare-earth metals market represents a massive geopolitical risk for the United States.

Because of this, the U.S. government has taken an increasingly aggressive role in reducing this dependence. One way it's doing this is by providing U.S.-based early-stage rare-earth metal companies with growth capital. That's the story with USA Rare Earth (USAR +1.59%).

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Over the past 12 months, this stock has risen 82% amid a wave of promising developments, and is now near $25. And this stock's recent success could be just the start of a longer-term price run-up.

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What's driving USA Rare Earths' latest rally On Jan. 26, USA Rare Earth announced that it had received a letter of intent from the U.S. government providing $1.6 billion in loans and federal grants. In conjunction with this transaction, USA Rare Earth is raising an additional $1.5 billion in equity from private investors.

Following this capital raise, USA Rare Earth will have nearly $3.5 billion of the $4.1 billion needed to complete both of its major projects: a rare-earth mine in Sierra Blanca, Texas, and a magnet manufacturing plant in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

It's not surprising that several sell-side analysts have increased their price targets in response. For instance, Canaccord analyst George Gianarikas raised his price target for USA Rare Earth from $23 to $33 per share. Subash Chandra, an analyst at Benchmark, raised his price target even further, from $15 to $45 per share.

There are both rewards and risks USA Rare Earth has been a winner for investors lately. However, while potential upside is very high, so too is downside risk. Any hiccup or stumble with its rare-earth metals infrastructure development efforts could result in big losses.

Nevertheless, if you're bullish on the trend and are hunting for a potential millionaire maker among rare-earth stocks, USA Rare Earth checks many of the boxes.

Thomas Niel has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Key Takeaways Data center energy demand will double by 2030.Natural gas is a reliable and cost-effective source of electricity.As coal production declines, natural gas will benefit. After a blistering and sustained rally sparked by the breakout of war between Russia and Ukraine in 2022, natural gas prices have fallen precipitously due to record-high U.S. production, warm-than-anticipated winters, and advances in drilling technology (which helped lead to a supply/demand imbalance). Over the past five years, natural gas and natural gas proxies like the U.S. Natural Gas Fund ETF ((UNG - Free Report) ) have fallen nearly 60%, and the commodity has lived up to its reputation as being the “widow maker.”

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However, after a sharp, cold-driven surge, warmer outlooks for February have lowered short-term demand expectations, leading to a 15% plunge in natural gas prices Sunday evening.

Nevertheless, several bullish tailwinds are lining up that could set the stage for a dramatic, 2022-esque rally in natural gas. Below are three compelling reasons to be bullish on natural gas, including:

1.      Data Center Energy DemandAlready,the artificial intelligence data center buildout is the largest infrastructure buildout in history. According to data from Grand View Research, the data center construction market reached more than $250 billion in 2025 as “hyperscalers” like Alphabet ((GOOGL - Free Report) ) and Microsoft ((MSFT - Free Report) ) jockey for AI dominance. Meanwhile, the AI data center construction market is expected to balloon to $450 billion by the end of the decade.

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Recent comments from Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s ((NVDA - Free Report) ) iconic CEO, echo this sentiment. Huang recently delivered some noteworthy comments at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. First, Huang outright dismissed bubble fears, citing rising spot prices (even for older GPUs) and the extreme difficulty of renting them. Additionally, Huang predicts trillions of dollars are in the pipeline, ready to support the latest and most powerful AI models.

However, hyperscalers face a major obstacle – energy. Electricity prices are rising as AI data center electricity demand is expected to double by the end of the decade.

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While there is a lot of buzz on Wall Street about renewable and nuclear energy, these sources have higher start-up costs. For now, natural gas provides the best source of reliable, high-volume, and inexpensive electricity.

2.      U.S. LNG Producers Take Advantage of International Markets Several large Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export terminals will debut in 2026, which will help U.S. LNG producers sell to Europe and the rest of the world. Because domestic gas is lower in the U.S. than in Europe, U.S. producers are likely to sell more product to Europe. In turn, domestic supply will be sucked up, creating a firm floor for natural gas prices. Additionally, the Trump Administration has focused on an “American Energy Dominance” policy and secured several long-term LNG commitments from countries such as Japan and Qatar, ensuring ‘sticky’ LNG demand.

3.      Natural Gas Will Fill the Coal VoidAccording to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. coal production fell 11.3% year-over-year as the number of coal-producing mines decreased from 560 to 524. While many countries are moving to renewable energy sources like solar, these sources are not enough to fill the void left by coal. For now, natural gas is the answer due to its practicality, affordability, and the fact that it emits roughly half the amount of CO2 as coal.

Natural Gas Technical ViewOver the past few weeks, UNG has run from $10 to $16.90. However, after warmer-than-expected weather forecasts, UNG is likely to test the 200-day moving average. Bulls will want to see the 200-day moving average zone hold this week.

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Bottom Line

While natural gas remains notorious for its short-term volatility and sensitivity to weather, the fundamentals are shifting toward a long-term bullish outlook. Between the insatiable energy requirements of AI data centers and growing U.S. exports, demand should rise in the long-term.

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