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Infosys (NYSE:INFY) and Cognition announced a strategic collaboration on January 7, 2026, to scale Devin, the world’s first autonomous AI software engineer, across Infosys’ vast global operations.

Amrize (NYSE:AMRZ) announced on January 6, 2026, a definitive agreement to acquire PB Materials Holdings, the premier aggregates and ready-mix concrete provider in the high-growth West Texas region.

Alcon (NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, officially terminated its definitive merger agreement with STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA) on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

The collapse of the deal, originally valued at $1.5 billion and later raised to approximately $1.6 billion, follows a decisive rejection by STAAR’s stockholders at a special meeting earlier that day.

Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN), the global investment giant operating as Franklin Templeton, reported a slight uptick in preliminary assets under management (AUM) to $1.68 trillion as of December 31, 2025.

The results cap a complex quarter defined by robust organic growth in equity and alternatives, even as its Western Asset Management unit continued to grapple with institutional fixed-income outflows.

HIVE Digital Technologies (NASDAQ:HIVE) shares traded higher on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, following the release of its December 2025 production report and full-year results.

The company reported a banner year, producing 2,311 BTC in 2025—a 31% increase over the previous year—despite the significant headwinds of the 2024 halving and a 46% year-over-year surge in average network difficulty.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:IONS) shares hovered near 52-week highs Wednesday after partner GSK (NYSE:GSK) announced that its experimental drug, bepirovirsen, successfully met the primary endpoints in two pivotal Phase 3 trials, B-Well 1 and B-Well 2.

Russia has moved to protect an oil tanker being tracked by US forces in the North Atlantic.

María Corina Machado says she is ready to lead Venezuela following the ousting of President Nicolás Maduro.

Gold and silver surged back to the top of global asset rankings as investors favoured traditional stores of value.

A generational wealth shift could drive wider crypto adoption as younger, tech-savvy investors gain control of assets.

Donald Trump says a Republican loss in the midterms could open the door to another impeachment.

Tether is promoting gold for everyday payments by introducing Scudo as a new unit of account tied to its XAUT token.

US lawmakers are preparing to debate the CLARITY Act as the crypto industry awaits long-sought regulatory clarity.

Strong early inflows suggest US bitcoin ETFs could see record-breaking demand in 2026.

Options market positioning suggests traders are increasingly confident bitcoin could revisit the $100,000 level.

The US Senate has confirmed investigative journalist Sara Carter as Drug Czar, marking a historic first for the role.

Morgan Stanley is seeking approval to launch Bitcoin and Solana ETFs as institutional interest in crypto investments grows.

US community banks want lawmakers to close a GENIUS Act loophole they say allows stablecoins to undercut lenders.

Brian Quintenz has joined SUI Group’s board, adding regulatory experience to the firm’s crypto treasury strategy.

Jupiter introduces JupUSD, a new Solana-native stablecoin backed by BlackRock-linked reserves.

Canaan is piloting a project that uses Bitcoin mining heat to support greenhouse farming in Canada.

Israel deepens ties with Somaliland as its foreign minister makes a historic visit following recognition.

Britain and France say troops could be sent to Ukraine after a peace deal to help deter future Russian aggression.

Mark Carney says Canada’s low-risk oil sector can withstand potential competition from increased Venezuelan production.