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Intuitive Machines Bolsters Space Ambitions with $800M Lanteris Acquisition and NASA Artemis II Role

Intuitive Machines (LUNR) is set to acquire Lanteris Space Systems in an $800 million deal, expanding its capabilities into vertically integrated space infrastructure. Concurrently, NASA has selected the company to provide critical tracking support for the upcoming Artemis II crewed lunar mission, signaling growing trust in its technical prowess.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cisco Bets Big on Polish Solar, Signaling Strategic Shift in European Energy and ESG Leadership

Cisco Systems has inked a major 15-year virtual power purchase agreement for solar energy in Poland, a move that extends its environmental commitments into one of Europe's more fossil-fuel-dependent grids and underscores its long-term capital allocation strategy beyond core tech.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

DXC Technology Charts AI-Driven Path Amid Revenue Headwinds, Eyes Long-Term Value

Despite a 4.3% year-over-year revenue decline in Q3 FY2026, DXC Technology outlines a strategic pivot, leveraging its legacy systems and AI to build scalable IP and shift toward value-based pricing models.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Lockheed Martin Posts Record Backlog, Unveils Major Investment Push Amid Global Defense Demand Surge

Lockheed Martin capped a year of robust sales growth with a historic $194 billion order backlog, driven by soaring demand for its advanced defense systems. The aerospace giant announced plans for a significant 'step function' increase in capital investment for 2026 to ramp up production of missiles and next-generation capabilities.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

General Dynamics Lands $1 Billion Navy Modernization Deal Amid Record Backlog

General Dynamics secures a major multi-year U.S. Navy contract for systems modernization, reinforcing its pivotal role in naval defense and underscoring the strength of its record order backlog amid robust segment performance.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Alacriti's Quiet Revolution: Modernizing the Pipes of Global Finance

As financial institutions worldwide grapple with sluggish, fragmented payment systems, fintech firm Alacriti is gaining traction by offering a pragmatic path to modernization—not through disruption, but by building essential infrastructure.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

UiPath: A Beaten-Down Leader in the Next Wave of AI Poised for a Turnaround

Despite a steep share price decline, UiPath is carving out a dominant position in the burgeoning 'agentic AI' market, which promises to automate complex workflows. Strong customer loyalty and improving profitability suggest the automation software provider may be undervalued ahead of a projected industry explosion.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Dynatrace Maintains Buy Rating Despite Price Target Cut; New AI Platform Unveiled

TD Cowen reaffirms its Buy rating on Dynatrace (DT) while adjusting its price target, anticipating stronger-than-expected performance driven by its new AI-powered observability platform, Dynatrace Intelligence.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

IBM Bolsters Enterprise AI Strategy with New Platform, Key Partnership, and PepsiCo CEO Joining Board

IBM intensifies its focus on the enterprise AI market with the launch of its governed deployment platform, a strategic collaboration with e& for regulated sectors, and the appointment of PepsiCo's Ramon Laguarta to its board of directors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

TSMC Bets Big on AI Future with Record $56 Billion Capex Plan, Fueling Market Optimism

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has unveiled an aggressive capital expenditure plan for 2026, signaling robust confidence in sustained demand driven by artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, which has spurred a significant rally in its shares and upward revisions from analysts.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

UiPath: From Automation Pioneer to Agentic AI Contender – Is the Pullback a Buying Opportunity?

Despite a steep decline from its highs, UiPath's pivot towards agentic AI and a path to sustained profitability is drawing investor scrutiny. We examine its valuation, competitive moat, and growth runway in a crowded field.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crystal International Bets Big on Automation with New China Logistics Hub

Hong Kong apparel giant Crystal International is investing in a high-tech logistics center in China, aiming to slash fabric transfer times by 75% and power operations with solar energy as part of its broader smart manufacturing push.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Dogecoin Co-Founder Slams Buterin's 'Creator Token' Vision as Fundamentally Flawed

A new proposal from Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin to refine creator tokens using DAOs and prediction markets has met with sharp criticism from Dogecoin's Billy Markus, who dismisses the entire model as destined to fail.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Singapore's Green Flight Ambition Takes Off: Google, Airlines Join Landmark SAF Procurement Trial

A consortium of nine major corporations, including Google and Singapore Airlines, is launching a voluntary trial for centralized sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement. This pilot, led by the newly formed SAFCo, is a critical step ahead of Singapore's pioneering green levy on departing flights set for October, aiming to refine systems for a 1% SAF usage target.

Feb 2, 2026

World

When Venus Became a Target: The WWII Incident Where the U.S. Navy Mistook a Planet for a Japanese Balloon Bomb

Amid the tense atmosphere of World War II, a routine night watch escalated into a bizarre engagement when U.S. Navy gunners, convinced they were under attack by a Japanese balloon weapon, opened fire on an unexpected celestial intruder: the planet Venus.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Musk's Vision: Tesla Owners Could Monetize Idle Cars Through Robotaxi Network

Elon Musk reframes Tesla ownership as a potential income source, proposing an 'Airbnb-for-cars' model where private vehicles join an autonomous ride-hailing fleet, offsetting ownership costs.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Market Watch: Three High-Flying Stocks Facing a Reality Check

While premium valuations often signal strong growth, they also set the stage for sharp corrections when investor sentiment cools. We examine three stocks where sky-high expectations may be outpacing fundamentals.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Spanish Food Giant Calidad Pascual Shifts to Decentralized Model in Major Overhaul

Under new CEO César Vargas, the family-owned group is breaking into five autonomous business units in a bid to boost agility and market responsiveness, as it eyes growth beyond its €900m turnover.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Claude Code's Rise Reshapes Triangle Tech: AI Agent Triggers Job Anxiety, Stock Volatility

Anthropic's viral 'vibe coding' tool, Claude Code, is rapidly altering software development practices across North Carolina's tech sector, prompting strategic pivots, stock market jitters, and a fundamental rethink of the human role in the process.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Musk's Master Plan? SpaceX Weighs Pre-IPO Merger with Tesla or xAI in Historic $1.5 Trillion Move

As SpaceX targets a record-shattering IPO for mid-2026, reports indicate Elon Musk is exploring a potential merger with either Tesla or his AI startup, xAI. The move could create a unified tech and industrial behemoth but faces significant regulatory and operational hurdles.

Jan 30, 2026