Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Project Vault, Most Reliable Cars, and Musical Chocolate Bars

President Trump launched a project to amass a $12 billion stockpile of critical and rare earth minerals, dubbed Project Vault, to slash U.S. reliance on Chinese materials and curb Beijing's leverage in trade talks.
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Benedict's Newsletter: No. 628

In this issue: OpenClaw! OpenClaw! OpenClaw! Also, Genie, Amazon closes stores, Oracle gears up, Tesla pivots to robots, and Apple...

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A New York jury awarded millions to a young woman who sued for receiving a double mastectomy for a gender transition. (Listen Now)

Police are searching for the mother of an NBC's Today show host, who has been declared missing in Arizona. (Hear Story)

This European city has been added to the NFL's 2026 international schedule. (Hear More)

Politics

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in a House investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It wasn't clear immediately when they would testify. (More)

The partial government shutdown entered its third day Monday as the House Rules Committee considered Senate-approved funding for most agencies, with Democrats demanding ICE reforms before ending the impasse. (Live Updates)

President Trump announced a trade deal with India on Monday after he said the country's Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to buy U.S. and "potentially" Venezuela oil, and not oil from Russia. (More)

Democrats are launching a $2 million ad campaign targeting Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) over her support for funding ICE in what is expected to be one of the most expensive Senate races of 2026. (More)

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NASDAQ Ticker FASF Reserved: Final Days to Invest in Coal's 'Rockefeller Moment' at $7.38/share

In the 1800s, John D. Rockefeller started refining oil into the world's most valuable fuel. Now, another innovator is creating its own "Rockefeller Moment" with one of the world's most abundant energy resources: coal.

This is more important than ever right now, because a perfect storm of operational breakthroughs and policy shifts has the potential to directly impact this company's valuation.

That means you don't have much longer to invest in Frontieras at $7.38/share.

What's creating this "Rockefeller Moment" for coal?

Using their patented FASForm technology, Frontieras can transform coal into high-value commodities like hydrogen, diesel, jet fuel, and fertilizer, without burning it.

They're targeting a combined $2.1 trillion in markets where demand for these commodities is virtually unlimited.

Reaching just 2% of the global coal market could mean a trillion-dollar valuation for Frontieras.

That's why the "smart money" is already moving. Frontieras has secured a $150 million investment commitment from GEM and raised over $10 million from private investors.

But here's why 2026 is shaping up to be such a historic year for this company:

  • NASDAQ ticker reserved: Frontieras has officially reserved the "FASF" ticker on the NASDAQ, a major step toward a public listing.

  • The "Big Beautiful Bill": Under a White House that favors domestic energy, Frontieras is positioned for rapid scale.

  • Real-World Infrastructure: Frontieras just completed the land purchase for their $850M flagship facility in Mason County, West Virginia.

Invest at $7.38/share before the window closes on Feb. 12, 2026.

Sports

Justin Rose beat Tiger Woods' scoring record at Torrey Pines by two strokes this weekend to win the PGA Tour's Farmers Insurance Open. (More)

The Unrivaled, the new three-on-three women's basketball league, attracted 21,490 fans to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia this weekend, a venue attendance record. The arena is also home to the Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers. (More)

The 2026 NFL Pro Bowl flag football game kicks off tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. (How to Watch)

Tuskegee University basketball coach Benjy Taylor was led off the court in handcuffs after asking a security officer to remove Morehouse football players from the post-game handshake line. The officer said that Taylor was cuffed because of a "very aggressive" demeanor, but Taylor maintains that a dangerous situation was unfolding. (See Video)

Yesterday's results: NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW | Soccer

Finance

Trend Line Daily Market Report 02/02/2026

NASDAQ
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations
23,592.11
0.56%
SPX
S&P 500
6,976.44
0.54%
DJI
Dow Jones Industrial Average
49,407.66
1.05%
BTC
Bitcoin
$78,163.25
1.54%
GOLD
Per Ounce
$4,692.30
-0.46%
SILVER
Per Ounce
$80.37
2.66%
OIL
West Texas Intermediate Crude
$62.21
-4.60%
SNDK
Sandisk Corporation
$665.24
+15.44%
Bitcoin, gold, silver, and oil are traded 24 hours a day.

Big Stock Move: SanDisk stock jumped more than 15% on Monday due to the flash memory maker's stronger-than-expected quarterly results. (More)

Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy and Houston's Coterra Energy are merging in an all-stock deal valued at $58 billion, the biggest ever in the sector, to become an oil producer with a top position in the Permian Basin as shale operators consolidate to cut costs and boost scale. (More)

Data center giant Oracle announced plans to raise up to $50 billion in new debt and equity funding to meet contracted demand for additional AI capacity for customers. (More)

Primrose Candy Company, a nearly 100-year-old family-owned manufacturer known for its hard candies, chewy treats, and popcorn, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday. (More)

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Unlocking $2.1T in Energy Potential

One company has developed a technology that extracts valuable resources from coal without burning it. From hydrogen to diesel, fertilizer, and more, Frontieras has the potential to address $2.1T worth of markets.

It's similar to when John D. Rockefeller commercialized oil refining technology. If Frontieras captures just 2% of the global coal market, they have a roadmap to achieve a $1T valuation.

They just completed the land purchase for their $850M flagship facility. Now, with their NASDAQ ticker (FASF) reserved and the White House favoring domestic energy, this company is positioned for potential valuation impact. Become a Frontieras shareholder before their share price changes on February 12.

This is a paid advertisement for Frontieras's Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at https://invest.frontieras.com/
Reservation of the ticker symbol is not a guarantee that we will be listed on the NASDAQ. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals.
Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC
Science & Technology

The sun unleashed at least 18 M-class and three X-class solar flares in 24 hours on Sunday, including an X8.3 eruption that sparked strong radio blackouts across eastern Australia and New Zealand, with scientists watching for potential northern lights activity. (See Details)

The James Webb Space Telescope discovered the most distant galaxy cluster ever seen, designated JADES-ID1, dating back to nearly 13 billion years ago. (See Details)

A new study found that following the 7:1 sleep rule—getting at least seven hours of sleep within a regular one-hour bedtime window at least five nights a week—could add up to four years to your life. (See Details)

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A 661-mile road trip from Arizona's Grand Canyon to Nevada's Great Basin was named the 2026 Road Trip of the Year, featuring stops at the Grand Canyon's less-visited North Rim, Zion National Park, and Route 50, known as the loneliest road in America. (See Details)

A couple bought a 40-foot school bus on eBay for $5,000 and spent $45,000 transforming it into a beach home on wheels, relying on YouTube tutorials and thrifted materials from RV junkyards and scrap yards. (See Bus)

A traveler scored two business-class tickets from New York to Madrid on Air Europa for half the price of other carriers, discovering an inexpensive under-the-radar Spanish airline offering daily flights to two North American cities. (See Airline)

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An eight-woman crew aboard The Famous Project became the first all-female team to sail nonstop around the world, completing their Jules Verne Trophy bid in 57 days despite steering issues, a torn mainsail, and a damaged foil from fishing gear. (See Details)

British chocolate maker Fortnum & Mason paired each chocolate bar in its new collection with an original piano composition that mirrors the rhythm and texture of tasting that flavor, with illustrated musical notation on the packaging. (See Details)

Nearly one million older adults in the U.S. now have roommates, a number that has nearly doubled over the past 18 years as middle-aged and senior Americans increasingly turn to home sharing to combat loneliness, defray housing costs, and age in place. (See Details)

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Veteran Gloucester fisherman Al Cottone, on the loss of seven men from the town when a commercial fishing boat sank in stormy seas this weekend.

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