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SCANDIC COIN, a digital currency within a closed ecosystem

SCANDIC COIN (SNC) is a newly launched international blockchain project operated by the Scandic Finance Group (SFG) as a brand ecosystem. The Hong Kong-based group has created a digital currency that connects real-world companies with over 30 years’ experience in finance, property, mobility, data and lifestyle. The official website describes SCANDIC COIN (https://www.SCANDIC COIN.dev) as the “transactional heart” of an ecosystem.

Goldman Sachs eyes more corporate mergers despite war uncertainty

Goldman Sachs reported strong first-quarter earnings on Monday, pointing to continued client interest in dealmaking that so far has not been derailed by the Middle East War.

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Trump's Iowa trip on economy overshadowed by immigration row

US President Donald Trump headed to Iowa Tuesday eager to show voters he cares about affordability -- but his trip was overshadowed by anger over the deadly immigration crackdown in the neighboring state of Minnesota.

GM reports quarterly loss but boosts shareholder returns

General Motors announced Tuesday fresh actions to return funds to investors, lifting shares despite reporting a quarterly loss on costs connected to its electric vehicle retreat.

US banks fight crypto's push into Main Street

The banking industry is pushing back against White House-aligned crypto companies seeking to expand their business to Main Street customers in the United States.

LVMH 2025 net profit drops 13% to 10.9 bn euros

The world's leading luxury group, LVMH, saw net profit slide 13 percent in 2025 to 10.9 billion euros ($13.1 billion) as an exceptional tax on large French companies weighed on its bottom line.

US consumer confidence drops to lowest level since 2014

Consumer confidence in the United States plunged in January to its lowest level since 2014, survey data showed Tuesday, as American households continue to fret about inflation and elevated costs of living.

Teens underwhelmed by France's social media ban

Teens and tweens were split Tuesday over a looming ban on social media for under-15s in France, with some admitting the risks of overuse -- while others laughed off the measure and vowed to dodge it.

Mexico exports jump in 2025 despite US trade tensions

Mexico's exports climbed 7.6 percent in 2025, despite its auto, steel and aluminum sectors being swept up in US President Donald Trump's tariffs blitz, according to figures released Tuesday.

Blazy takes flight of fancy with bird-themed Chanel show

After reaching for the stars in his first show for Chanel, new chief designer Matthieu Blazy took a feathery flight of fancy for his debut Haute Couture collection inspired by birds and nature on Tuesday.

Spain to regularise 500,000 undocumented migrants

Spain's left-wing government approved Tuesday a plan to regularise around 500,000 undocumented migrants by decree, the country's latest break with harsher policies elsewhere in Europe.

Stocks gain tracking tech, Fed and trade

Stock markets gained Tuesday as investors geared up for the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting and earnings from tech titans, which will be pored over for signs of AI momentum.

Spain unemployment drops below 10% in first since 2008

Spain's historically stubborn unemployment fell below 10 percent in the fourth quarter of last year, official data showed on Tuesday, a first since the 2008 financial crisis.

Trump says Iran wants talks as US aircraft carrier deploys

A US naval strike force led by an aircraft carrier was in Middle Eastern waters on Tuesday as Iran vowed to hit back against any strike and President Donald Trump said he believed the Islamic republic still wanted talks.

Germany offers 1 mn euro reward for Berlin blackout culprits

Germany is offering a one million euro ($1.2 million) reward for information leading to the arrest of suspected far-left militants whose arson attack caused a massive blackout in Berlin, the interior minister said Tuesday.

China's Anta Sports to become top Puma shareholder

Chinese athletic goods giant Anta Sports will buy a controlling stake in historic German sportswear brand Puma for $1.79 billion, a stock exchange filing showed Tuesday, as it expands its international presence.

Minneapolis mayor says 'some' US immigration agents to leave city

Some federal immigration agents will leave Minneapolis Tuesday, the city's mayor said, as US President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory note after nationwide outrage over the killings of two American citizens.

UK tour agency to host golf tournament in North Korea

A British tour agency plans to host an international golf event in North Korea this year, the amateur event's website showed Tuesday.

US immigration agents face backlash after Minneapolis killings

The fatal shooting of two civilians in Minneapolis has reignited accusations that federal agents enforcing US President Donald Trump's militarized immigration crackdown are inexperienced, under-trained and operating outside law enforcement norms.

French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s

French lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban social media use by under-15s, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time.

Capital Development Partners Officially Opens Shipyard Creek Logistics Center and East Coast Warehouse & Distribution Facility

CHARLESTON, SC / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / Capital Development Partners (CDP) proudly announced the grand opening of Shipyard Creek Logistics Center, a premier Class A industrial park and modern logistics hub located adjacent to Interstate 26 and the Leatherman Terminal in North Charleston, South Carolina. The event also celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony for East Coast Warehouse & Distribution at the Shipyard Creek Logistics Center, marking the completion of their new state-of-the-art 260,000-square-foot build-to-suit cross-dock facility.

OuterBox Appoints Matt Prater as Executive Vice President of Innovation

COPLEY, OHIO / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / OuterBox, a leading performance marketing and web development agency, today announced the appointment of Matt Prater as Executive Vice President of Innovation, a newly created executive role designed to accelerate service differentiation, elevate delivery standards, and drive innovation across the agency's core offerings.

Chesapeake Financial Shares Reports Earnings and Declares Dividend

A "Top Performing Community Bank" in the U.S. for the eighteenth consecutive year

RedChip Spotlights the Future of Finance at Fintech & Digital Asset Treasury Strategy (DATS) Virtual Investor Conference on February 4

ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced its upcoming Fintech & DATS (Digital Asset Treasury Strategy) Virtual Investor Conference, taking place February 4, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. The conference will spotlight publicly traded companies operating at the intersection of modern payments, financial technology infrastructure, and strategic digital asset management, offering investors direct access to management teams driving innovation across these rapidly evolving markets.

New Survey Reveals Elevator Industry Poised for AI Transformation, With Technicians Leading Adoption Over Executives

Elevator World and FIELDBOSS survey finds industry views AI as workforce multiplier amid critical labor shortages; remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance emerge as top priorities

Sierra Ventures Announces Shomik Ghosh as Partner to Continue Strengthening Early-Stage Investing Across Frontier and Applied AI

SAN MATEO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / Sierra Ventures, a leading early-stage venture capital firm focused on AI and deep tech innovation, is pleased to announce that Shomik Ghosh has joined the firm as a Partner. Shomik will invest at the earliest stages alongside technical founders, reshaping the future of frontier and applied AI.

Tax Season Begins as IRS Refund Delays Loom, Clear Start Tax Advises Taxpayers on What to Expect

What many people really want to know is when they can expect their refund.

Tradable Bits Wins Prestigious B.C. Export Award for Professional Services

Presented by the Business in Vancouver (BIV), the BC Export Awards highlight the successes of exporting companies and British Columbia's role in international trade

EON Resources Inc. Announces Newly Appointed Independent Director - Kyle Bulpitt

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / EON Resources Inc. (NYSE American:EONR) ("EON" or the "Company") is an independent upstream energy company with 20,000 leasehold acres in the Permian Basin. The fields have a total of 750 producing and injection wells producing over 1,000 barrels of oil per day. Today, the Company announced the appointment of Kyle Bulpitt, age 33, to the board of directors as an independent director. Mr. Bulpitt replaces Byron Blount, who retired from the board of as of December 31, 2025.

Bertoldo Carter Smith & Cullen Announces Rebrand to Carter Cullen

LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / After nearly four decades of serving Nevada families, Bertoldo Carter Smith & Cullen is announcing the launch of its new brand identity: Carter Cullen. The transition marks an important milestone in the Firm's history, reflecting the Firm's next era of leadership while honoring the legacy that shaped it.

Trump says hiking tariffs on South Korean goods to 25%

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he would raise tariffs on South Korean goods including autos, lumber and pharmaceuticals, taking aim at the country for "not living up to" an earlier trade pact struck with Washington.

Kanye West blames bipolar disorder amid outrage over antisemitic rants

Rapper Kanye West on Monday denied being a Nazi and expressed regret over his antisemitic rants, blaming such behavior -- which included recording a song that celebrates Hitler -- on his bipolar disorder.

Trump attempts to pivot in face of Minneapolis killing backlash

President Donald Trump sent his top border enforcer to Minneapolis on Monday and struck a conciliatory note in a bid to tamp down nationwide outrage over the second killing of a US citizen protesting militarized immigration raids this month.

Stricken games giant Ubisoft seeks rare French job cuts

French video games giant Ubisoft said Monday it aims to shed up to 200 staff at its Paris headquarters, days after investors gave a frosty reception to a drastic restructuring plan.

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