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Palantir's AI Ambitions Take Flight: Record Growth Fuels Global Expansion Beyond Government Roots

Palantir Technologies' latest earnings reveal explosive growth driven by its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), signaling a pivotal shift toward commercial enterprise adoption. While its valuation raises questions, strategic partnerships in Asia and Europe underscore its ambition to become a foundational global AI infrastructure player.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

nLIGHT Doubles Down on Laser Weapons, Showcases New 70kW System Ahead of 2026 Defense Show

Laser technology firm nLIGHT is significantly expanding its manufacturing capacity and will debut a powerful new 70kW laser weapon system in Riyadh, signaling a strategic pivot to solidify its role in the high-energy defense laser market.

Feb 3, 2026

Tether Takes on Mining Giants with Open-Source Operating System

The stablecoin giant launches MiningOS, a modular platform designed to democratize Bitcoin mining operations from home setups to industrial facilities, challenging the proprietary software dominance in the sector.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Tenet Healthcare Unlocks $2.65 Billion in Value with Strategic Conifer Restructuring, Eyes Buybacks and AI Expansion

Tenet Healthcare has finalized a complex $2.65 billion transaction restructuring its Conifer unit's long-standing contract with CommonSpirit Health. The deal bolsters Tenet's cash flow, returns full control of Conifer, and sets the stage for accelerated share repurchases and investments in automation and AI-driven efficiency.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

The Battery Boom: How Energy Storage Became Britain's New Investment Frontier

A massive battery park in Ed Miliband's constituency is set to become Europe's largest, sparking a nationwide rush for energy storage investments. While hailed as key to grid stability and decarbonisation, critics warn of consumer costs and rural impact.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Gemcorp Launches Imbono to Tackle Africa's Infrastructure Execution Crisis

Emerging markets investor Gemcorp spins off a new operating platform, Imbono, to bridge the chronic gap between project financing and completion in Africa's energy, water, logistics, and food security sectors.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

USA Rare Earth's Meteoric Rise: Can a Zero-Revenue Miner Justify Its Surge?

Shares of USA Rare Earth (USAR) have skyrocketed over 56% in the past month, defying its reported zero revenue and substantial losses. As the critical minerals sector heats up, investors are left to question whether this is speculative frenzy or a bet on a strategic national resource.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Stoneridge Divests Control Devices Unit in $59M Deal, Sharpens Focus on High-Tech Vehicle Solutions

Stoneridge, Inc. has completed the sale of its Control Devices segment to private equity firm Center Rock Capital Partners for $59 million. The move is part of a strategic pivot to strengthen its balance sheet and concentrate resources on advanced vision, safety, and connectivity technologies for commercial vehicles.

Feb 3, 2026

World

From Cyprus to the Front Lines: How Small EU Nations Are Becoming Drone Powerhouses

The distinctive buzz over Ukrainian trenches increasingly originates not from military superpowers, but from nations like Cyprus, with a population of just over one million. The war has catalyzed a continent-wide surge in indigenous, high-tech defense production, reshaping Europe's strategic landscape.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Norwegian Royal Family Faces Dual Crises as Step-Son's Rape Trial Opens Amid Epstein Email Revelations

Norway's revered monarchy is navigating unprecedented turbulence this week, with the Crown Prince's stepson standing trial on serious assault charges while newly released court documents reveal intimate email exchanges between Crown Princess Mette-Marit and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Bank of America Sees Nvidia Dips as Entry Points, Reiterates $275 Target Amid AI Spending Surge

Bank of America reaffirms its Buy rating on Nvidia with a $275 price target, advising investors to view share weakness as a buying opportunity. The call comes as Nvidia deepens its AI ecosystem involvement through a major investment in OpenAI.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Clintons Agree to Testify in Epstein Probe After House Contempt Threat

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to appear before the House Oversight Committee, averting a contempt vote after weeks of tense negotiations and political pressure surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Wipro Shares Surge 6.7% on Launch of New AI-Driven Operating Model

Wipro Ltd. (WIT) saw its stock jump nearly 7% Monday, breaking a three-day decline, following the introduction of 'Wipro Intelligence,' an integrated AI-powered model designed to streamline enterprise transformation for clients.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Nvidia's $100 Billion Question: CEO Huang Tempers Expectations as AI Capex Scrutiny Intensifies

Nvidia's stratospheric valuation faces a reality check as CEO Jensen Huang downplays speculation of a $100B OpenAI investment. The chipmaker's role as the indispensable 'tollbooth' for AI infrastructure is under the microscope, with markets demanding tangible growth catalysts beyond sentiment.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Gabbard Defends Role in FBI Election Center Search, Citing National Security Mandate

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has formally justified her presence at an FBI search of a Georgia election facility, asserting her actions were within her legal authority to protect election integrity from foreign threats.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

China's Tech Giants Secure Massive NVIDIA H200 Chip Orders Amid Shifting Semiconductor Policy

Chinese authorities have approved ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent to purchase over 400,000 of NVIDIA's flagship H200 AI chips, signaling a pragmatic shift in Beijing's approach to balancing advanced U.S. technology with domestic chip ambitions.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

KeyBanc Raises Amazon Price Target to $308, Citing Cloud Rebound and Grocery Growth

KeyBanc Capital Markets has reiterated its bullish stance on Amazon.com, Inc., lifting its price target and highlighting underestimated momentum in AWS and the grocery sector, even as the company continues a significant corporate workforce restructuring.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

IonQ Leads in Quantum Accuracy, But Is It the Smart Bet for Investors?

While IonQ boasts a key technical advantage in quantum computing error rates, the long road to commercial viability and fierce competition from tech giants cast doubt on its status as the definitive investment choice.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Vietnam's Military Drafts Contingency Plans Amid Rising US-China Tensions, Internal Document Reveals

A classified Vietnamese military document outlines strategic preparations for a potential conflict involving the United States, reflecting heightened regional anxieties as superpower rivalries intensify in the South China Sea.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

PHINIA Stock Surge Raises Valuation Questions: Is the Auto Parts Maker Still Undervalued?

Shares of PHINIA Inc. (NYSE: PHIN) have rallied sharply over the past quarter, gaining over 33% and drawing investor scrutiny. With the stock closing at $69.80, analysts are debating whether its momentum signals a sustainable re-rating or a temporary spike, as traditional and cash-flow-based valuation models paint contrasting pictures.

Feb 3, 2026