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Some stuff I am reading today morning: Silver, Gold tumble (DH) Bitcoin falls below $64,000 (Yahoo) Blackstone gets RBI approval for 9.99% stake in Federal Bank (BS) RBI likely to hold interest rates today (Forbes) Reliance buys Venezuelan oil (MC) Theme: Container Stocks (FE) Company: iD Fresh (BI) The age of a treacherous, falling $ (Economist) Inside Trump’s $550 Billion shakedown of Japan Inc (FT) Winning & Losing (Microcap Club) Discover more from Alpha Ideas Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Indian fast bowler Harshit Rana suffered an injury during the warm-up match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday, February 4. Rana bowled only one over before limping off the field in pain and did not return to the ground, which is bad news for the team ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.The BCCI has not released an official update yet, but fans are worried. If Rana’s injury is serious, he could miss the tournament, forcing India to look for a replacement. The selectors have a few strong options who are currently in form and have performed well…

The Golden State Warriors are trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis, according to reports. The mooted NBA Trade Deadline move is said to have come after the Warriors abandoned their interest in Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. “They have clearly moved on with these moves,” Shams Charania told ESPN. “The Warriors’ pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo is over”. Kristaps Porziņģis is ON FIRE in @EuroBasket play:🔥 17 PTS🔥 6 REB🔥 5-7 3PM (71%)In only 15 minutes… second half in progress!pic.twitter.com/wA92TMzvci— NBA (@NBA) September 1, 2025 NBA Trade Deadline 2026: Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors…

The New York Rangers didn’t have much leverage, and the LA Kings will need to find a center this offseason TSN: Pierre LeBrun said the Los Angeles Kings’ main priority this offseason will be to find a center to replace Anze Kopitar, who will be retiring after the season. Artemi Panarin’s agent, Paul Theofanous, had indicated to the Rangers in the final hours before the 3 PM trade freeze that the Kings would be the only team that Artemi would waive his no-movement clause for. “But the big part here and the reaction from other NHL teams was, wow, only…

Technology stocks have fallen this week as investors appeared wary of the sector’s big investment plans.

Bitcoin price is experiencing one of the most dramatic selloffs in its history Thursday, sliding sharply through key support levels and sparking massive liquidations in the derivatives market.  According to Bitcoin Magazine Pro data, the world’s largest cryptocurrency crashed through critical floors, dipping towards the $62,000 floor, marking the largest raw dollar drawdown ever recorded for BTC. The October 2025 all-time high above $126,000 now sits roughly $63,000 above current bitcoin price levels, as panicked selling intensified across exchanges.  This drawdown is now 50% from all-time highs and places it alongside some of Bitcoin’s most extreme historical corrections, even greater…

Kristen Stewart says Princess Diana has never really left her life. Years after stepping into the late royal’s world for Spencer, the acclaimed actress known for her breakout role in The Twilight Saga, has revealed a profound and ongoing emotional connection to Princess Diana of Wales, more than four years after portraying her in the critically praised 2021 biographical drama Spencer. The actor admits the experience still lingers every time she moves through the cities that defined Diana’s story and legacy.Kristen Stewart opened up about her love for Princess DianaIn a recent interview, Kristen Stewart reflects on how deeply the…

By Terry Ashton, updated February 5, 2026 There has been a mixed success in 2026 so far for Bitcoin ETFs, with huge institutional investors being selective. After a small increase in the price at the beginning of January, the activity slowed down, which indicated that all things were not clear in the market. ETF Money Flows Level Off After a Busy Start Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US had a slight inflow of new capital during the early days of January. This follows a period of outflows at the end of 2025 that suggests interest could be regaining its presence.…

Voll, Mandhana help RCB win second WPL title. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana summed up a historic night with a familiar chant — “Ee sala cup namdu” — after guiding her side to a second Women’s Premier League title and completing what she called an “amazing” run of success for the franchise across formats.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!RCB women had broken the title drought with a landmark triumph in 2024 before the men lifted the IPL trophy last year. Now, Mandhana’s side sealed another chapter in the franchise’s resurgence by…

The State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana has opened the TS POLYCET 2026 registration for students seeking admission into diploma courses in engineering, agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and related streams. The online application process began in early February 2026 on the official portal polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in. Students who have passed their Class 10/SSC or equivalent are eligible to apply. Registration without late fee will close on April 20, 2026, giving candidates sufficient time to complete their applications. The entrance exam is scheduled for May 13, 2026 and will be held in offline mode across various centres in Telangana.How to…