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Japan's Deep-Sea Breakthrough: Rare Earth Minerals Retrieved from 6,000-Meter Depths in Pacific

Japan has successfully retrieved sediment containing rare earth minerals from a depth of 6,000 meters in the Pacific Ocean, marking a world-first achievement in deep-sea resource exploration. The mission, part of a strategic push to reduce reliance on Chinese supplies, could reshape global supply chains for critical technology components.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Sonos Earnings Preview: Can the Audio Innovator Beat Expectations Amid Market Headwinds?

Sonos (SONO) is set to report its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after Tuesday's market close. Investors are watching closely to see if the audio specialist can maintain its track record of outperformance in a challenging consumer spending environment.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Illinois Tool Works Q4 Earnings Preview: Can the Industrial Giant Beat Expectations?

As Illinois Tool Works prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing steady growth forecasts against a history of revenue misses. The report comes amid a mixed performance for the industrial machinery sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Horace Mann Educators (HMN) Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Sector Volatility

The educator-focused insurer is poised to release its fourth-quarter results after the bell Tuesday, with analysts projecting revenue growth. The report comes as the broader insurance sector navigates economic uncertainty.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Broadridge Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Slowing Growth Forecast

Financial technology firm Broadridge Financial Solutions prepares to release its fourth-quarter results before Tuesday's market open, with analysts projecting modest revenue growth against a backdrop of recent sector volatility.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

PJT Partners Q4 Earnings Preview: Can the Boutique Bank Maintain Its Outperformance Streak?

As PJT Partners prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, the market watches to see if the elite advisory firm can continue its run of topping revenue estimates amidst a turbulent period for financial stocks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Insider Buying Spree at Sing Investments & Finance Signals Boardroom Confidence

A cluster of insider purchases at Singapore-listed Sing Investments & Finance is drawing investor attention, as executives put their own money behind the company's stock. Analysts view such coordinated buying as a potentially bullish signal, though caution it's just one piece of the investment puzzle.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

8x8 Faces Pivotal Earnings Test Amid Cloud Sector Volatility

Cloud communications firm 8x8 (EGHT) reports Q4 earnings Tuesday after the bell, with investors weighing steady forecasts against a challenging backdrop for software stocks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Lumen Technologies Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Ongoing Turnaround Efforts

Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) is scheduled to release its quarterly earnings after market close on Tuesday, with Wall Street bracing for another expected revenue decline as the telecom infrastructure giant continues its multi-year restructuring.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Matthews International Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Steep Revenue Decline Forecast

The diversified solutions provider faces analyst expectations of a nearly 30% year-over-year revenue drop when it reports Tuesday afternoon, following a mixed track record against Wall Street estimates.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

RenaissanceRe Q4 Earnings Preview: Can the Reinsurer Maintain Momentum Amid Market Uncertainty?

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (RNR) is set to release its fourth-quarter financial results after Tuesday's market close. Investors will be watching closely to see if the Bermuda-based reinsurer can sustain its recent outperformance in a volatile sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Voya Financial Q4 Earnings Preview: Can the Custody Bank Extend Its Beat Streak Amid Market Volatility?

Voya Financial is set to report fourth-quarter earnings after the bell Tuesday. Investors will watch to see if the financial services firm can maintain its impressive track record of surpassing revenue estimates, even as broader market headwinds pressure the custody banking sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Merck's Q4 Earnings in Focus: Can the Pharma Giant Sustain Its Momentum?

As Merck prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are watching to see if the pharmaceutical leader can maintain its track record of exceeding expectations amid a slowing growth outlook.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

China's Export-Focused Factories Show Surprise Resilience as Broader Economy Cools

A private gauge of China's manufacturing activity edged higher in January, defying expectations of a slowdown, as export-oriented firms outperformed. The reading contrasts with weaker official data, highlighting a two-speed industrial sector amid persistent domestic headwinds.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Prudential Financial Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Market Uncertainty

Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, with investors closely watching for signs of resilience in the insurance sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Powell Industries Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Strong Sector Momentum

Electrical systems specialist Powell Industries (NYSE:POWL) prepares to release its fourth-quarter results after Tuesday's market close, with investors weighing solid recent performance against a projected slowdown in revenue growth.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Benchmark Electronics Eyes Q4 Earnings Beat Amid Sector Volatility

Benchmark Electronics (NYSE:BHE) is set to report Q4 earnings after Tuesday's market close, with analysts forecasting a return to revenue growth. The electronics manufacturing services provider enters the report on a strong note, having outperformed expectations last quarter.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Transcat Earnings Preview: Can the Measurement Specialist Beat Expectations Again?

As Transcat prepares to release its quarterly results, investors are weighing its strong revenue growth trajectory against a history of earnings volatility. The industrial distributor's performance will be a key test amid mixed signals from the sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Blue Owl Capital Faces Investor Lawsuit as $295 Billion Private Credit Giant Grapples With Liquidity Strain

A federal class-action lawsuit alleges Blue Owl Capital, a major player in the $1.7 trillion private credit market, restricted investor withdrawals amid mounting redemptions, testing Wall Street's promise of 'democratized' alternative investments for Main Street.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ingredion's Q4 Earnings Preview: Can the Ingredient Giant Regain Momentum?

As Ingredion prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing whether the company can stabilize after a disappointing prior quarter. The broader staples sector's recent strength offers a cautiously optimistic backdrop.

Feb 2, 2026