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DHI Group Navigates Mixed 2025 Finish: ClearanceJobs Gains Traction as Dice Faces Tech Sector Headwinds

DHI Group reported a pivotal fourth quarter, with its security-cleared jobs platform showing signs of recovery while its flagship tech hiring site, Dice, continued to struggle amid a sluggish commercial tech sector. The company emphasized operational efficiency and a subscription-focused model as it charts a course for 2026.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Corteva Charts Course Through Corporate Split, Eyes Strong 2026 on Seed Strength and Bayer Deal

Corteva Inc. concluded a "strong" 2025 and provided a detailed roadmap for its planned corporate separation in the latter half of 2026, while updating financial guidance. Key drivers include robust seed performance, a strategic resolution with Bayer, and an expected return to royalty neutrality ahead of schedule.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

XRP Plunges 24% as Panic Selling Overwhelms Historical Support Levels

XRP faces its steepest weekly decline in months, breaking below key support as a surge in exchange inflows and loss-driven transactions signal deepening investor anxiety. Analysts warn the next critical test lies at $1.28.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

B2Gold Corp. Shares Surge 107% in a Year, Defying Gold Market Volatility

Despite a historic single-day drop in gold prices, B2Gold Corp. (NYSE:BTG) has delivered exceptional returns, with shares soaring over 107% in the past year. Analysts remain optimistic, raising price targets as the miner's operational strength and low forward P/E ratio attract investor attention.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Beauty Giant Coty Taps OpenAI to Power Global Operations Amid Strategic Uncertainty

Coty Inc. has entered a strategic partnership with OpenAI to integrate advanced AI tools across its worldwide organization, aiming to boost efficiency and collaboration. The move comes as analysts express caution over the company's near-term prospects following a price target cut and looming challenges.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Ultrapar Faces Shareholder Shift as It Bets Big on AI and Infrastructure

Brazilian conglomerate Ultrapar sees a major investor trim its stake below a key threshold, even as the company secures board approval for a decade-long strategic plan heavily focused on artificial intelligence and continued expansion in energy and infrastructure.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

LG Display Posts First Annual Profit in Four Years, Pivots Strategy Toward AI-Driven Display Solutions

LG Display reports a mixed fourth quarter for 2025, with revenue beating estimates but losses persisting due to currency headwinds. The company nonetheless achieved its first full-year profit since 2021, crediting cost innovation and a strategic shift toward high-value OLED and AI-integrated panels.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Hidden Gems: European Value Stocks Trading at a Discount in February 2026

Amidst a cautiously optimistic market backdrop, several European companies appear significantly undervalued based on cash flow projections. We examine three standout opportunities for investors looking beyond the headlines.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

A Rare Wall Street Warning: Buffett Indicator Hits Extreme Level for Fourth Time Since 1960s

A key market valuation metric, favored by Warren Buffett, has surged to a level seen only three other times in six decades—each preceding a major downturn. As tech earnings disappoint, investors are questioning if the AI-fueled rally has run too far, too fast.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Sony's Gaming and Imaging Units Power 22% Profit Surge, Offsetting Film Division Slowdown

Strong performance from PlayStation and image sensor divisions drove Sony's quarterly operating profit to $3.28 billion, prompting an upward revision of its full-year forecast, even as its Pictures business faced a quieter release schedule.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Tech Selloff a 'Garage Sale,' Says Wedbush's Ives, Highlighting 5 AI-Linked Stocks to Buy Now

Amid a sharp downturn in software shares, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives argues the selloff is overblown and presents a buying opportunity for key players like Microsoft and Palantir, despite lingering market fears over AI's disruptive impact.

Feb 5, 2026

US

Teen Driver Killed in Malibu Canyon Crash as Tesla Plunges Off Mountain Road

A juvenile driver died Wednesday morning after their Tesla Model S veered off Malibu Canyon Road, went airborne, and crashed into a ravine. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the single-vehicle accident.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Fluence Energy Lands Major Arizona Storage Deal, Putting High-Flying Valuation to the Test

Fluence Energy has secured a long-term supply agreement to provide its Gridstack Pro energy storage systems for a major solar-plus-storage project in Arizona, developed by BrightNight and Cordelio Power. The deal expands the company's U.S. utility-scale pipeline as its stock, following a meteoric rise, faces heightened scrutiny over its valuation.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Coherent Sheds Tools Unit, Sharpens Focus on Core Photonics and Debt Reduction

Following the sale of its non-core Tools for Materials Processing business, Coherent plans to streamline operations, strengthen its balance sheet, and double down on high-growth photonics markets critical to AI and communications infrastructure.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Goldman Sachs Trims loanDepot Target Amid Mixed Outlook for Mortgage Lender

Goldman Sachs has lowered its price target for loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) while maintaining its core valuation, signaling a nuanced view on the mortgage originator's path amid shifting interest rates and housing market dynamics.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Infineon Bets Big on AI and EVs: Can Its Ambitious Expansion Plans Justify a Lofty Valuation?

German chipmaker Infineon Technologies is making a bold push into AI data centers and electric vehicle semiconductors, backed by fresh investments and solid earnings. Yet, its stock's recent volatility and premium valuation have left investors weighing the long-term promise against near-term risks.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Lam Research Bolsters Leadership and Forges Key Alliance to Capture AI Chip Manufacturing Momentum

Lam Research announces a new COO, a strategic board appointment, and a multi-year R&D partnership with CEA Leti, positioning the semiconductor equipment giant at the forefront of the AI and high-performance computing wave.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Cabot Navigates Turbulent Tire Market as Battery Materials Shine in Q1

Cabot Corporation's fiscal Q1 2026 results reveal a tale of two segments: its core Reinforcement Materials business faces stiff headwinds from weak tire demand and Asian imports, while its Performance Chemicals unit, led by battery materials, posts robust growth. The company tightens its full-year EPS guidance and outlines cost-cutting measures to bolster cash flow.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Boston Scientific Caps Strong 2025 with Double-Digit Growth, Eyes Further Expansion Through Strategic Acquisitions

Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, exceeding guidance on key metrics. The medical device leader issued confident 2026 forecasts, underpinned by broad-based performance, margin expansion, and an active pipeline of tuck-in acquisitions like the pending Penumbra deal.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Santander Brasil Posts Steady Q4 Growth, Eyes Long-Term Profitability Target Amid Strategic Pivot

Banco Santander Brasil reported a net income of BRL 4.1 billion for Q4 2025, marking a near 6% annual increase. While progress continues on its multi-year plan to achieve a return on equity above 20%, management acknowledged current challenges in specific loan portfolios and emphasized a strategic shift towards higher-value clients and digital personalization.

Feb 5, 2026