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Twist Bioscience Powers Ahead: Q1 2026 Revenue Jumps 17%, Fueled by AI-Driven Discovery Boom

Twist Bioscience kicks off fiscal 2026 with robust growth, reporting a 17% year-over-year revenue increase to $103.7 million. The company credits its semiconductor-based DNA synthesis platform and surging demand from AI-enabled drug discovery programs as key drivers, while reiterating its path to adjusted EBITDA breakeven within the year.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Zions Bancorporation Greenlights $75M Share Buyback, Signaling Confidence Amid Sector Scrutiny

Zions Bancorporation has authorized a new $75 million stock repurchase program, a move analysts see as a bet on its undervalued shares and a commitment to shareholder returns as regional banks navigate a cautious regulatory environment.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Winnebago Industries: A Value Trap or a Turnaround Story? Analysts Weigh In on RV Giant's Valuation

Winnebago Industries' stock has been on a rollercoaster, leaving investors questioning if its current price near $46 reflects its true worth. A deep dive into valuation metrics paints a concerning picture, suggesting the shares may be significantly overvalued despite recent momentum in the outdoor recreation sector.

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

ASML Books Record €13.2 Billion in Orders, Yet Investors Probe Sustainability Amid AI Boom

ASML's Q4 2025 bookings, driven by AI chip demand, smashed forecasts. While management raises 2026 guidance, shareholders question the durability of the surge and the company's exposure to geopolitical headwinds.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ford Shifts Gears: New 'Ford Energy' Unit Aims to Power Grids, Reshape Investor Outlook

Ford Motor Company launches a dedicated energy storage business, Ford Energy, appointing Lisa Drake to lead the charge into the rapidly growing battery storage market, signaling a strategic expansion beyond vehicle manufacturing.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Caterpillar Powers Through Q4 on AI Data Center Boom, Beats Earnings Estimates

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, driven largely by surging demand for power generation equipment from the artificial intelligence data center sector, offsetting softer performance in its traditional construction and mining divisions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Barclays Doubles Down on Meta, Lifts Price Target to $800 Amid Strong AI Investment Push

Barclays reaffirms its Overweight rating on Meta Platforms, raising its price target to $800, citing robust Q4 recovery and surging ad revenue. The upgrade follows CEO Mark Zuckerberg's announcement of a massive $115B-$135B AI infrastructure investment plan for 2026.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Iger's Parting Advice to Disney Successor: 'Preserving the Status Quo Is a Mistake'

In his final earnings call before stepping down, Disney CEO Bob Iger cautioned his likely successor against complacency, highlighting the company's improved financial health and the need for continued evolution in a fast-changing media landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Prosecutors Blast New Stablecoin Law, Alleging It Shields Firms Profiting From Fraud

Exclusive: In a scathing letter, New York's top prosecutors warn the landmark GENIUS Act lacks critical fraud victim protections, creating a 'legal cover' for stablecoin issuers like Tether and Circle to retain stolen funds.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond SCHD: Six Dividend ETFs Offering Higher Yields, Better Diversification, or Stronger Growth

While the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) remains a cornerstone for income investors, a new analysis highlights several compelling alternatives that address its potential gaps in sector exposure, yield, and international diversification.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Norwegian Royal Family Under Scrutiny as Crown Princess's Son Detained on New Charges Ahead of Rape Trial

Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was taken into custody on fresh allegations of assault and weapons offenses just days before his high-profile trial on multiple rape charges is set to begin, deepening the crisis for Norway's monarchy.

Feb 2, 2026

World

UK's Gridworks Inks $400M Ethiopia Power Deals as Foreign Minister Visits to Address Migration Pressures

During UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper's visit to Addis Ababa, British investor Gridworks signed landmark agreements to develop two major transmission projects. The deals, part of a broader UK strategy linking economic development with migration management, mark Ethiopia's first public-private partnerships in its power transmission sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Major Banks Pledge to Match Federal 'Baby Bond' Contributions for Employees' Children

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo announce plans to match a $1,000 government deposit into retirement accounts for children of eligible employees, part of a new national savings initiative.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney Beats Q1 Estimates, Holds Steady on Full-Year Outlook as Streaming and Parks Drive Growth

The Walt Disney Company surpassed Wall Street's revenue and earnings expectations for its fiscal first quarter, powered by strength in its streaming services and theme parks. The media giant reaffirmed its full-year forecast for double-digit profit growth, signaling confidence in its ongoing strategic transformation.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Amazon in Advanced Talks to Lead OpenAI's Mega-Funding Round with Potential $50 Billion Investment

Amazon is negotiating a landmark investment of up to $50 billion in OpenAI, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move could position the tech giant as the lead investor in a funding round aiming to raise up to $100 billion ahead of a potential trillion-dollar IPO.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Google Settles Android Data Privacy Lawsuit for $135 Million

Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging unauthorized data collection by its Android operating system, pending court approval. The deal also mandates clearer user controls and disclosures.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Apple Poised for Strongest iPhone Growth in Years as Holiday Sales Surge, Google AI Partnership Looms

Buoyed by robust demand for its premium iPhone 17 Pro models, Apple is projected to report its highest quarterly iPhone sales increase in over four years. Analysts spotlight a pivotal AI deal with Google's Gemini as a key future growth lever, even as the tech giant navigates supply chain cost pressures.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

NVIDIA Awaits China's Final Nod for H200 AI Chip Sales, CEO Jensen Huang Says

NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang indicates that Chinese regulatory approval for the sale of its flagship H200 AI chip is still pending, amid high demand from major tech firms and ongoing U.S.-China tech tensions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

ASML's 2026 Outlook: Memory Chip Demand Fuels Record Backlog and Growth Ambitions

Despite a recent stock dip, ASML's record order book, driven by surging demand for advanced memory systems, points to sustained growth as AI and data center expansions create a 'perfect storm' for the lithography giant.

Feb 2, 2026