Jump Trading is acquiring small stakes in Kalshi Inc. and Polymarket (POLA.PVT) in exchange for providing liquidity on the prediction-market platforms, according to知情 sources. The agreement with Kalshi is for a fixed amount of equity, while Jump’s stake in Polymarket will increase based on the trading capacity provided over time.

Kalshi is valued at $11 billion, and Polymarket at $9 billion, with Jump receiving stakes in exchange for market-making services. These platforms, which allow bets on elections, sports, and other events, rely on market-makers to keep trading active during volatility. Jump now employs over 20 people in prediction markets, building technology to support CFTC-regulated event-based contracts.

The transactions reflect Jump’s expansion beyond traditional equities and derivatives into the growing prediction-market space.

HIMS shares fell 25% on Monday after the telehealth weight-management company announced it would discontinue its compounded semaglutide pill, days after launching it. Novo Nordisk (NVO) filed a lawsuit seeking a permanent ban on HIMS selling unapproved compounded drugs that infringe its patents and damages, while Lilly (LYG) is expected to gain FDA approval for its weight-loss drug later this year.

The FDA plans to restrict GLP-1 use in compounded versions, citing HIMS by name. The move could limit competition for Novo Nordisk, which gained about 4% in recent trading. HIMS shares lost more than 60% over the past 12 months, while NVO shares are down about 40% and Lilly up over 20%.

InfiniMind, a Tokyo-based video-to-data infrastructure provider, is scheduled to release DeepFrame into beta in March 2026, followed by a full launch in April 2026. The platform processes 200 hours of footage to identify specific scenes, speakers, and events, integrating audio and speech for deeper insights at scale and with cost efficiency. The company raised $5.8 million in seed funding in February 2026, led by UTEC and joined by CX2, Headline Asia, Chiba Dojo, and an AI researcher at a16z Scout, as it relocates HQ to the U.S. while maintaining a Japan office. TV Pulse, launched in Japan in April 2025, already serves broadcasters and agencies. DeepFrame targets enterprise monitoring, safety, and analytics use cases in a fragmented video AI market.

The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) closed 1.8% higher on February 9, 2026, as mining shares surged on the back of rising gold prices and positive economic data. The S&P/TSX Composite Index ended at 16,423.55, up 29.39 points. Gold futures rose to $2,345.50 per ounce, up 2.1% from the session's open, spurring gains in junior and major miners. Key miners like Goldcorp (GOLD) and Newmont (NEM) added to the index's advance. The rally reflects continued strength in precious metals amid stable central bank buying and improved risk sentiment.

Fuel Transport (TSX: FTL) is expanding its warehousing footprint as a long-term growth lever, not a reaction to short-term volatility. The company is rebuilding its Cordner facility in Montréal with a 2026 completion date, adding 126,000 sq ft of high-performance storage to support higher throughput and flexible operations. A 2026 expansion at its Brampton, Ontario warehouse, supported by a new long-term customer agreement, will further scale its national and cross-border distribution capacity.

The expansion strategy, rooted in fiscal discipline and partnership-driven planning, emphasizes building over leasing to align infrastructure with evolving customer needs. Fuel is enhancing its warehouse management system and evaluating automation tools that integrate with its pallet-in, pallet-out operations and customer systems. The company, which has self-financed much of its industrial investment pre-pandemic, is also advancing its U.S. footprint with Chicago as a key base and pursuing opportunities in LTL.

The NY Fed’s Monday, January 11, 2026 survey shows consumers expect inflation to moderate in January, with short-term price concerns easing. The median 12-month inflation outlook fell to 3.1% from 3.4% in December; three- and five-year expectations remained at 3%.

Labor market sentiment improved slightly, with respondents expecting a lower probability of job loss and a 46% chance of finding work within three months. These trends suggest a stabilizing labor market, providing context for the Fed’s December decisions to keep policy unchanged despite persistently high inflation above its 2% target.

Data align with the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ February 5 report, which showed December job vacancies at their lowest since 2020 and employment declines rising slightly. The January employment report, delayed due to a government shutdown, is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11.

Household finances showed a split: roughly equal numbers expect income to improve or worsen. While some raised wage growth expectations, overall income outlooks were slightly revised down. Despite optimism about employment, respondents expect the unemployment rate to rise and credit conditions to tighten, with many下调their assessment of current and future financial状况.

U.S. IPO activity is expected to surge in 2026, with Goldman Sachs forecasting proceeds could reach $160 billion if major names go public this year. The pipeline includes late-stage private companies, but software sector sell-offs pose a potential drag on issuance.

Key prospects:

- SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket company, is planning a potential June 2026 IPO that could value the firm at over $1.5 trillion and raise more than $25.6 billion, the largest in history if it proceeds.

- OpenAI is considering an IPO in the second half of 2026, potentially valued at up to $1 trillion.

- Anthropic hired Wilson Sonsini to prepare for a 2026 IPO, though a decision on going public has not been finalized.

> Note: Ticker symbols for OpenAI (META) and Anthropic (ANTH) are included for reference.

Impactive Capital has nominated four candidates—Kurt Adams, Ellen Alemany, Ken Cornick, and Lauren Taylor Wolfe—for election to the board of WEX (NYSE: WEX) at its upcoming annual shareholders' meeting, intensifying pressure on the fintech payments company.

The activist investor, which owns 6.4% of WEX, stated the nominees bring experience in payments, financial services, and governance, aiming to restore investor confidence and improve shareholder returns.

Impactive said the board's current approach is perceived as avoiding accountability and pursuing acquisitions with questionable strategic fits, contrasting with its closest peer Corpay. It urges WEX to focus on disciplined pricing, cost efficiency, and business simplification to unlock value.

HIMS shares fell as much as 27% on February 09, 2026, following the FDA's Friday announcement of "decisive steps" to restrict GLP-1 active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for non-FDA-approved compounded drugs mass-marketed by companies including HIMS. The FDA also issued new advertising restrictions, forbidding claims that compounded products are generic, equivalent, or clinically equivalent to FDA-approved drugs.

The company is being sued by Novo Nordisk (NVO) seeking to bar HIMS from selling compounded versions of Ozempic and similar weight-loss drugs. HIMS, which sells cheaper compounded GLP-1s, is down about 50% this year, trading below $17 per share as of Monday morning, compared to $68 at its February 2025 high.

Autodesk (ACAD) filed a lawsuit in U.S. federal court in San Francisco (02/09/2026) alleging trademark infringement with Google (GOOGL). Autodesk claims it began using the "Flow" mark in September 2022 for visual effects and production management, while Google launched its AI-powered movie-making software in May 2025. The complaint alleges Google misrepresented its intent to use the Flow name and secured a trademark in Tonga before applying for U.S. protection, marketing the product at Sundance and other events.

Autodesk seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, citing consumer confusion and alleged harm to its Flow products. Autodesk’s market capitalization was about $51 billion on 02/09/2026, compared to Alphabet’s $3.9 trillion. Alphabet (GOOGL) issued no immediate comment.

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The CoinDesk 20 closed at 1,975.37, down 2.8% for the session, with Bitcoin Cash (BCH) the only positive performer, up 3.4%. Ethereum (ETH) fell 1.3%, while Aptos (APT) and_NEAR each declined 9.4% and 8.0%, respectively. The index tracks leading cryptocurrencies across multiple exchanges and regions.

EnterRx (NASDAQ: ETRX) announced on February 9, 2026, the appointment of Geno J. Germano, former Executive Vice President of Global Business Development at Pfizer, as Chairman of the Board. Germano brings extensive pharmaceutical industry experience and will focus on steering the company's strategic direction and strengthening its board governance. The move follows the recent leadership transition at the biotechnology firm and is expected to enhance its capital-raising prospects and investor confidence.

French Central Bank Governor François Villeroy de Galhau submitted his resignation on February 9, 2026, effective June 2026. The departure, cited as personal due to taking a role at the Fondation Apprentis d'Auteuil, moves the appointment of his successor to President Emmanuel Macron. Had he remained, the next head of the Bank of France would have likely been chosen based on the outcome of the April 2027 presidential election, with current polling indicating a potential far-right candidate. The timing follows the passage of the 2026 budget late in 2025, ensuring stability and avoiding renewed market volatility following earlier legislative deadlock. Macron will now select a successor aligned with his pro-European, centrist economic agenda.

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLFS) shares fell 14% inursday, February 12, 2026, following a Q4 revenue decline to $297 million, down 31% from $427 million in the same period last year. The company attributed the drop to softer iron ore prices and reduced steel mill demand. The stock closed at $28.45, marking its largest one-day percentage decline since the start of 2026. Management cited ongoing weakness in global steel demand and pricing as key factors contributing to the earnings miss.

Biofrontera (BFRX) announced positive top-line results from its Phase 3 trial of Ameluz PDT, a treatment for actinic keratoses, showing statistically significant improvement in clearance rates and reduced treatment duration. The trial met primary endpoints, with 70% of patients achieving complete lesion clearance at week 12 versus 40% in the control group. The company plans to submit a New Drug Application in Q1 2026, with potential approval timing dependent on review pace.

STMicroelectronics shares rose 8% in early trading on February 09, 2026, following an announced strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services to co-develop secure, scalable IoT solutions. The partnership is expected to drive new product launches in the coming quarters, with initial offerings targeted for availability in the second half of 2026. The collaboration underscores the companies’ shared focus on advancing secure, cloud-connected technologies for industrial and consumer IoT markets. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

SpaceX (SPACX.PVT) is shifting its focus from Mars to the Moon as it prepares for an impending initial public offering. In a Super Bowl Sunday post on X.com, Elon Musk stated the rocket company is building a self-growing lunar city, taking about half the time of a Mars colony, which he once aimed to reach by 2026.

The pivot comes as SpaceX seeks a potential June 2026 IPO, reportedly targeting a $1.5 trillion valuation and up to $50 billion in proceeds, the largest public offering in history. Musk’s ownership stake is expected to rise to about 42% before dilution, and a $1.6 trillion valuation would make him the first trillionaire.

Background: SpaceX is advancing orbital data centers and Starlink, and earlier this month combined forces with xAI, creating a $1.25 trillion entity, the largest corporate merger by value in U.S. history.

Eddie Bauer (EDBE) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on February 9, 2026, marking the third time the 106-year-old outdoor apparel retailer has sought protection from its debts. Approximately 180 U.S. and Canadian stores will remain open as the company winds down select locations; e-commerce and wholesale operations are unaffected and continue to operate separately. The filing does not impact Eddie Bauer operations outside North America.

Marc Rosen of Catalyst Brands, which holds the U.S. and Canada licensing, stated the restructuring aims to optimize value for stakeholders and ensure the company maintains profitability and strong liquidity. Challenges cited include declining sales, supply chain issues, and ongoing tariff uncertainty. The brand, founded in 1920 and known for military outerwear, continues to serve as a provider of outdoor and winter apparel.

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The Nasdaq Composite, NYSE, and NYSE American have revealed their most active stocks for today, February 3, 2026. Market volatility is high, with investors showing strong interest in technology and healthcare sectors.

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Nasdaq's top active stocks include TSLA, up 2.5% at $1,020.50, and AMD, up 1.8% at $83.45. NYSE highlights include JNJ, up 1.2% at $165.25, and GOOGL, up 1.3% at $2,850.00. NYSE American's most active is BIIB, up 3.1% at $450.00. These stocks are driving significant market movements and are critical for professional investors to monitor closely.