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Palantir Surpasses Expectations with Stellar Q4 Earnings, Fueled by Surging AI Demand

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.41 billion, exceeding analyst forecasts, as government and corporate investment in AI tools continues to accelerate. Wedbush Securities hailed the performance as another 'drop-the-mic' quarter, underscoring the company's leading position in the AI infrastructure race.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Brookfield's Fintech Play: A Quiet Power Move Through Barclaycard Leadership

The appointment of fintech veteran Jason Lalor to lead Barclaycard Payments signals a strategic, long-term bet by Brookfield Asset Management, embedding its influence within a major UK bank's payment infrastructure.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Columbia Sportswear Outperforms Expectations in Q4, Defying U.S. Market Headwinds

Columbia Sportswear's fourth-quarter results surpassed guidance, driven by resilient international growth and direct-to-consumer strength, even as its domestic market continues to face pressure.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

The Roth Route: A Strategic Path to Tax-Free Retirement Income

While many retirees face unexpected tax bills, Roth retirement accounts offer a powerful solution for tax-free withdrawals. However, navigating contribution limits and conversion strategies requires careful planning to avoid costly pitfalls.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Nasdaq Proposes 'Fast Entry' Rule to Accelerate Inclusion of Mega-IPOs Like SpaceX

Nasdaq is moving to slash the waiting period for new listings to join its flagship Nasdaq 100 index from three months to just 15 trading days, a strategic shift aimed at capturing the explosive market debuts of tech giants like SpaceX. The change highlights the intensifying competition among exchanges and index providers to adapt to a new era of blockbuster IPOs.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Cencora's Q4 Revenue Falls Short of Forecasts Despite Steady Growth

Healthcare distribution giant Cencora (NYSE: COR) reported quarterly revenue that missed Wall Street expectations, though sales increased 5.5% year-over-year to $85.93 billion. Adjusted earnings per share of $4.08 slightly surpassed consensus estimates.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Yum China Caps Off 2025 with Strong Q4, Beating Estimates on Sales and Profit

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC) reported robust fourth-quarter results for 2025, surpassing analyst forecasts for both revenue and adjusted earnings, driven by strategic brand initiatives and expansion into lower-tier cities.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Xi, Putin Reaffirm Strategic Partnership in Video Summit, Hail Alliance as Global 'Stabilizing Force'

Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin underscored the deepening China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership in a high-level video call, framing their alignment as a crucial anchor amid global turbulence. The talks focused on enhanced coordination, robust trade ties, and a shared commitment to a multipolar world order.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Cytora and Altitude Intelligence Forge Alliance to Embed Geospatial Data into Insurance Underwriting

A new strategic partnership integrates Altitude Intelligence's geospatial and climate risk analytics directly into Cytora's digital risk processing platform, aiming to automate and enhance underwriting decisions for commercial insurers.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Nvidia's AI Dominance: Is the High-Flying Stock Still a Buy?

Nvidia's pivotal role in powering the artificial intelligence revolution has sent its stock soaring, but with a premium valuation, investors are questioning if the rally still has room to run ahead of its upcoming earnings.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Michael Burry Sounds Alarm on Bitcoin: A Drop Below $70K Could Trigger Corporate and Miner Distress

Famed investor Michael Burry warns that a sustained Bitcoin decline below $70,000 could expose critical vulnerabilities in the crypto ecosystem, potentially forcing corporate sell-offs and pushing leveraged miners toward insolvency.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Beyond the Magic: The Five-Point Challenge Awaiting Disney's Incoming CEO

As Josh D’Amaro prepares to succeed Bob Iger, Disney's strong earnings mask deep structural challenges. From linear TV's decline to streaming profitability and a looming mega-merger, the new CEO's agenda is packed.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Musk Merges SpaceX and xAI in $1.25 Trillion Deal, Aiming for AI's "Space-Based" Future

Elon Musk has consolidated his AI venture xAI under SpaceX in a landmark all-stock transaction, creating a combined entity valued at approximately $1.25 trillion. The strategic move is framed as a bid to pioneer cost-effective, large-scale AI computing in space, though operational integration will be limited due to regulatory constraints.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Walmart's Trillion-Dollar Leap: How a Retail Giant's Tech Pivot Enriched the Waltons by $50 Billion

Walmart breaches the $1 trillion market cap, becoming the first traditional company to join the elite club. Its aggressive digital transformation and AI investments have not only reshaped the retail landscape but also added $50 billion to the Walton family fortune this year alone, raising questions about wealth, legacy, and the future of work.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Boston Scientific Caps Strong 2025 with Solid Q4, Meets Revenue Targets Amid Steady Growth

Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $5.29 billion, aligning with Wall Street forecasts and marking a 15.9% year-over-year increase. The medical device giant also posted adjusted earnings of $0.80 per share, slightly above consensus, while providing guidance in line with expectations for the coming quarter.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Watches of Switzerland Raises Outlook on Strong U.S. Demand, Signaling Broader Luxury Watch Recovery

Buoyed by resilient holiday sales, particularly in the United States, Watches of Switzerland Group has upgraded its full-year sales and profit guidance, highlighting sustained demand for luxury timepieces that continues to outpace supply.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Super Bowl Ad Blitz Aims to Redefine GLP-1 Drugs, with Serena Williams Leading the Charge

This year's Super Bowl advertising lineup is dominated by wellness themes, but the most consequential push comes from telehealth companies and pharma giants seeking to reshape the narrative around blockbuster GLP-1 medications, moving beyond weight loss to broader health benefits.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Prince Andrew Departs Windsor Residence Amid Renewed Epstein Scrutiny

The Duke of York has reportedly vacated his long-time Windsor home as newly unsealed court documents fuel fresh allegations concerning his association with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, placing the royal family under intensified public pressure.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Certara's Slumping Returns on Capital Raise Investor Concerns Amid Growth Push

While the biosimulation leader reports rising revenues and capital investment, its key profitability metric—Return on Capital Employed—has declined to 2.2%, significantly trailing the healthcare services sector. Analysts question whether current growth investments will translate into future shareholder value.

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