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Eagle Materials Navigates Mixed Construction Landscape with Strong Heavy Materials Performance in Q3

Eagle Materials (NYSE: EXP) posted resilient fiscal Q3 2026 results, with revenue reaching $556 million and EPS at $3.22. While wallboard sales softened, robust growth in cement and aggregates, fueled by infrastructure spending, highlights a strategic pivot. The company also outlined operational efficiency drives and a fortified balance sheet.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

TSMC Shares Soar to Record Peak Amid AI Boom, Fueling Investor Debate

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reaches unprecedented market valuation following robust quarterly earnings, driven by insatiable demand for advanced AI chips. Analysts weigh whether the rally still has room to run.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Micron Soars as AI Demand Fuels Memory Chip Shortage, Prices Hit Multi-Year Highs

Micron Technology's stock surged nearly 6% Thursday, propelled by an industry-wide supply crunch for high-performance memory chips essential for artificial intelligence systems. The company's high-bandwidth memory (HBM) products are sold out through 2026.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Zipcar Shutters Boston Headquarters, Cuts Over 120 Jobs in Consolidation Move

The pioneering car-sharing firm Zipcar, founded in Cambridge in 1999, is closing its Boston corporate office and laying off dozens of local staff as parent company Avis Budget Group consolidates operations to New Jersey.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Diner's Dilemma: Why Beloved U.S. Chain Restaurants Are Shuttering at an Alarming Rate

From Denny's to Outback Steakhouse, a wave of closures is sweeping through America's familiar dining landscape. Experts point to a perfect storm of inflation, shifting consumer habits, and financial pressures reshaping where we eat.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Plug Power's Survival Test: Can the Hydrogen Pioneer Overcome Financial and Political Headwinds?

Once a high-flying green energy IPO, Plug Power now trades near historic lows. While its technology powers giants like Amazon and Walmart, mounting losses and a shifting political landscape pose existential questions about its path to profitability.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tesla Shares Slip as Rumors of Ford-Xiaomi EV Partnership Stir Market Jitters

Tesla's stock dipped amid reports of potential Ford-Xiaomi joint venture talks, highlighting growing competitive pressures from Chinese EV makers and the complex geopolitical landscape shaping the auto industry's future.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Coterra and Devon Seal $58 Billion Merger, Forging a U.S. Shale Powerhouse

The all-stock deal creates one of the nation's largest independent oil and gas producers, headquartered in Houston, with combined assets poised to reshape the competitive landscape of the shale sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Iger's Parting Wisdom to Next Disney CEO: Embrace Change, Shun the Status Quo

As Bob Iger prepares for his second departure, the Disney CEO outlines a forward-looking mandate for his successor during an earnings call, emphasizing evolution in a dynamic media landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ryman Hospitality Secures $850M Credit Lifeline, Bolstering Financial Flexibility for Growth

Ryman Hospitality Properties has successfully expanded and extended its revolving credit facility to $850 million, providing the company with enhanced liquidity and revised covenants to navigate the evolving hospitality landscape and fund its long-term, experience-driven strategy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nvidia's $100 Billion OpenAI Ambition Hits Pause: Internal Scrutiny Over Deal Scope and Rivalry Fears

Nvidia's landmark plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI has stalled, with executives questioning the deal's structure and OpenAI's financial discipline amid a fiercely competitive AI landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Penny Stocks in Focus: Siebert Financial Tops List as Investors Seek High-Growth Opportunities

Amid a mixed market backdrop, penny stocks are drawing renewed attention for their growth potential. We analyze three standout picks, led by financial services firm Siebert Financial, highlighting their financial health and strategic moves in a volatile landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Analysts See Deep Value in Eos Energy Enterprises as Stock Trades at Steep Discount

A new valuation model suggests Eos Energy Enterprises' stock could be significantly undervalued, presenting a potential opportunity for investors amid a shifting energy policy landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Hungary's Opposition Tisza Holds Steady Lead Over Orban's Fidesz Ahead of Pivotal April Election

A new poll shows the centre-right Tisza party maintaining an eight-point advantage over the ruling Fidesz, setting the stage for Hungary's most consequential vote in over a decade, with major implications for Europe's political landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Banking's Legacy Dilemma: Why Waiting for an AI Miracle Is a Risky Strategy

As financial institutions grapple with aging core systems like Gen, experts warn that deferring modernization in hopes of a future AI fix is compounding costs, risks, and missed opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Numbers: Shutterstock's AI Pivot Fails to Impress Market Amid Strong Online Marketplace Quarter

While the online marketplace sector posted robust Q3 earnings, investor sentiment remains tepid. Shutterstock's strategic embrace of generative AI and solid financials were overshadowed by a broader sell-off, raising questions about valuation in a shifting digital landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Memory Chip Prices Set to Nearly Double in Q1, TrendForce Warns

A sharp supply crunch is driving contract prices for mainstream DRAM memory chips up by as much as 95% quarter-on-quarter in early 2025, according to a revised forecast from market analyst TrendForce.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

NBT Bancorp's Q4: Analysts Probe Merger Benefits and Future Growth Amid Steady Earnings

NBT Bancorp met Q4 earnings expectations, driven by its Evans Bancorp merger and wealth management income. While the market reaction was muted, analysts pressed management on loan growth sustainability, deposit costs, and the competitive landscape in a challenging rate environment.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Alibaba Bets $431 Million on AI App Push During Lunar New Year, Intensifying Tech Rivalry

Alibaba Group has pledged 3 billion yuan ($431 million) to promote its Qwen AI app during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, significantly outpacing similar campaigns by rivals Tencent and Baidu and marking a major escalation in China's competitive AI landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Micron's AI Rally: Is the Memory Chip Giant Still a Buy After Soaring 119%?

Micron Technology's stock has skyrocketed over 360% in the past year, fueled by insatiable AI-driven demand for memory chips. But with shares now trading at a significant premium to some traditional valuation models, investors face a critical question: has the rally run too far, too fast?

Feb 2, 2026