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Symbotic Insiders Cash Out: A Signal of Caution for Warehouse Automation Leader?

A wave of insider stock sales at Symbotic Inc. over the past year, including a multi-million dollar divestment, is prompting scrutiny from market watchers. While insider selling alone isn't a definitive sell signal, the absence of any insider buying during this period adds a layer of concern for shareholders evaluating the high-flying automation stock.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

RBC Capital Doubles Down on Marvell, Citing AI Infrastructure Momentum and AWS Interest

RBC Capital reaffirms its Outperform rating on Marvell Technology, maintaining a $105 price target. The firm highlights the strategic value of the Celestial AI acquisition and potential integration with Amazon's AI chip roadmap, despite near-term financial headwinds.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

The $200,000 Paycheck-to-Paycheck Trap: When High Income Meets Crushing Debt

A Seattle father's story of struggling with $100,000 in debt on a $200K salary exposes a widespread financial fragility. Personal finance experts prescribe a period of extreme austerity as a radical cure.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Novo Nordisk Shares Plunge as 2026 Forecast Signals First Sales Slump in Nearly a Decade

Facing intensifying competition for its blockbuster drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, Danish pharmaceutical leader Novo Nordisk has issued a sobering sales outlook for 2026, projecting its first annual decline since 2017 and triggering a sharp stock sell-off.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Uber's Growth Strategy Hits Profit Margins, Shares Slide on Lower-Than-Expected Forecast

Uber Technologies reported a mixed quarter, with strong trip growth driven by affordable options but at the cost of profit margins, leading to a disappointing forecast and a sharp premarket stock decline.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Insiders Bet Big on Van Lanschot Kempen, Purchasing Over €2 Million in Shares

Senior executives at Dutch wealth manager Van Lanschot Kempen have made significant personal investments in the company's stock over the past year, a move widely interpreted as a strong vote of confidence in its future trajectory.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Bolsters Leadership with Dual Appointments to Drive Sustainability and Market Growth

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has elevated Marjory Walker and Liz Hershfield to Co-Directors, a strategic move designed to accelerate the program's market expansion and enhance supply chain collaboration amid growing demand for verified sustainable cotton.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Five Strategic Tax Moves Savvy Investors Are Making This Year

As tax season approaches, financial advisors are urging investors to look beyond basic filings. Strategic placement of assets, savvy use of specialized accounts, and timing transactions can significantly enhance after-tax returns over the long haul.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Eskay Creek Mine Clears Final Hurdle: Skeena Secures Key Environmental Permit, Paving Way for 2027 Restart

Skeena Resources has received the final Environmental Management Act permit for its Eskay Creek gold-silver project in British Columbia, completing the regulatory process and setting the stage for mining to resume in Q2 2027 following a collaborative approval with Indigenous partners.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Fairmont Arrives in Hanoi: Accor's Luxury Brand Opens Flagship Hotel in Vietnam's Historic Heart

The grand opening of Fairmont Hanoi marks the luxury brand's debut in Vietnam, bringing its signature hospitality, extensive wellness facilities, and the largest pillarless ballroom in the Old Quarter to the capital's vibrant core.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Retirement Reality Check: For Many Nearing 65, Savings Fall Short

As the largest generation in U.S. history approaches retirement, Federal Reserve data reveals a stark divide in preparedness, with millions lacking any dedicated savings and median balances that may not sustain decades of post-work life.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Social Security COLA Forecast for 2027 Sparks Concern Among Retirees

Early projections indicate next year's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be among the lowest in recent years, raising alarms about retirees' purchasing power amid persistent inflation.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Crypto's IPO Fever Cools: Industry Leaders Signal Shift from Hype to Fundamentals in 2026 Outlook

A new report from the influential CfC St. Moritz conference reveals a significant cooling in enthusiasm for crypto IPOs among wealthy investors and executives. While some activity is expected in 2026, confidence has dipped from last year's peak, with attention turning to liquidity, regulation, and market consolidation.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Study Reveals Crypto Press Release Epidemic: Majority Linked to High-Risk or Fraudulent Ventures

New research exposes a systemic flaw in cryptocurrency media, finding that most press releases distributed through specialized wires promote dubious projects, blurring the lines between news and unvetted marketing.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Tragedy in the Aegean: At Least 15 Dead After Migrant Boat Collides with Greek Coast Guard Vessel

A deadly collision off the coast of Chios has left at least 15 migrants dead and sparked a major search operation, highlighting the ongoing perils of Mediterranean migration routes amid tightening EU policies.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Beyond the Hype: How a Stalwart Utility Could Power Your Portfolio Through the AI Boom

As data center electricity demand is set to double by 2030, established energy providers like Dominion Energy are emerging as critical, lower-volatility beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence revolution.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Fugro Deploys Five-Vessel Fleet for Major German Offshore Wind Survey

Fugro has mobilized a significant fleet to conduct a comprehensive geotechnical survey for TotalEnergies' 2GW NordSee Energies 1 project, a key development in Germany's offshore wind expansion and Europe's push for energy security.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Novo Nordisk Shares Plunge on Grim 2026 Outlook, Fueling Investor Jitters Over Pricing and Competition

Novo Nordisk stock plummeted nearly 17% following a stark forecast predicting a significant drop in 2026 sales and profit, driven by intense U.S. price pressures and rising competition in the lucrative GLP-1 drug market.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Santander Makes Major U.S. Push with $12.2 Billion Acquisition of Webster Financial

Banco Santander has struck a definitive agreement to acquire Connecticut-based Webster Financial, parent of Webster Bank, in a landmark deal that will significantly expand the Spanish lender's footprint and scale in the competitive U.S. Northeast market.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Schroders Greencoat Expands U.K. Solar Footprint with Major Acquisition from Metlen

Schroders Greencoat has agreed to purchase a 283-megawatt portfolio of U.K. solar assets from Metlen Energy & Metals, in a deal that highlights the growing institutional demand for operational renewable infrastructure and consolidates the buyer's market-leading position.

Feb 4, 2026