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AngloGold Ashanti Bolsters U.S. Portfolio with Nevada Acquisition, Doubles Down on Brownfield Strategy

AngloGold Ashanti has finalized its takeover of Augusta Gold Corp., securing the construction-ready Reward project in Nevada. The move strengthens the miner's North American presence and aligns with its broader strategy of extending mine life at core assets and boosting output at key sites like Obuasi, as it aims to build a more consistent production pipeline.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Alector's Rocky Road: Index Exit and Revised Targets Fuel Investor Debate

Alector (ALEC) faces a complex investor landscape following its removal from a key index and a mixed analyst update that raises its price target while maintaining a cautious rating, as the biotech firm grapples with significant projected revenue declines.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Amazon's Q4 Earnings: A Test of Cloud Momentum and AI Investment Payoff

As Amazon prepares to report its Q4 2025 results, all eyes are on whether its resurgent cloud growth and booming ad business can finally reignite a stock that has lagged the market. The report will serve as a crucial gauge of its competitive stamina against Microsoft and Google.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Planet Labs Director's $1.3M Stock Sale Coincides with Key Swedish Defense Contract

Planet Labs PBC faces a pivotal moment as a director's first major stock sale aligns with a new satellite imagery deal for Sweden's military, testing investor confidence in the Earth observation firm's valuation and strategic direction.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Apple's Valuation Inches Up Amid AI Ambitions and Margin Pressures

Apple's fair value estimate sees a modest increase to $291.65 per share, as analysts weigh the potential of its Google Gemini AI partnership against persistent concerns over services growth momentum and rising memory costs.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Gallagher Bolsters Global Footprint with Strategic Trio of Acquisitions

Insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher expands its European transport claims and U.S. employee benefits consulting through three targeted acquisitions, signaling aggressive growth despite recent stock pressure.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Analysts Fine-Tune Bodycote Outlook: A Story of Incremental Adjustments, Not Major Shifts

Recent analyst updates for thermal processing specialist Bodycote reflect subtle recalculations of risk and growth, supporting a maintained price target. The consensus suggests a story of calibration rather than revolution for the FTSE 250 firm.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Darden to Shutter Bahama Breeze Chain, Ending Florida's Taste of the Islands

Darden Restaurants is closing all remaining Bahama Breeze locations, with half set to close permanently by 2026 and the rest converted to other brands. The move impacts 15 Florida restaurants, marking the end of an era for the Caribbean-inspired chain.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Carrier Global's Stock Rebound: Is the HVAC Giant Now Fairly Valued?

Carrier Global's shares have rallied over 12% year-to-date, closing recently at $60.36. A deep dive into valuation models reveals a nuanced picture: while a discounted cash flow analysis suggests the stock is priced about right, a tailored price-to-earnings framework hints at modest undervaluation, leaving investors to weigh competing signals.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Crown Castle's Tower-First Strategy Gains Wall Street Backing Amid Fiber Exit

Raymond James adds Crown Castle to its favorites list as the infrastructure REIT pivots to a pure-play tower model by 2026, drawing analyst support despite challenges from DISH Wireless defaults and a leveraged balance sheet.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Columbia Sportswear Beats Q4 Estimates, But Mixed Outlook Clouds Path Forward

Columbia Sportswear shares surged after the outdoor apparel giant posted fourth-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street forecasts, driven by resilient U.S. demand. However, a year-over-year sales decline and cautious near-term guidance highlight the ongoing challenges in a competitive retail landscape.

Feb 3, 2026

World

US Secures Strategic Foothold in African Copper Belt with $9 Billion Glencore Deal

In a significant move to diversify critical mineral supply chains and counter Chinese dominance, a U.S.-backed consortium has acquired a major stake in key Congolese copper-cobalt mines, valuing the venture at $9 billion.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Analyst Dismisses AI "Genie" Fears, Calls Game Stock Sell-Off an Overreaction

A sharp sell-off in major video game stocks followed Google's unveiling of its 'Project Genie' AI. An industry analyst argues the market has misunderstood both the technology's capabilities and the fundamental nature of game development.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Super Micro's AI-Driven Surge Continues: Q4 Revenue Soars 123%, Stock Climbs on Stellar Outlook

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) delivered a blockbuster fourth quarter, with revenue more than doubling year-over-year to $12.68 billion and significantly outpacing Wall Street forecasts. The server maker's bullish guidance for the current quarter sent its shares higher, cementing its status as a key beneficiary of the AI infrastructure boom.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Super Micro Soars: AI Server Demand Drives Major Revenue Forecast Upgrade

Super Micro Computer has significantly raised its full-year revenue outlook, fueled by unrelenting demand for its AI-optimized servers as enterprises worldwide scramble to expand data center capacity. The announcement sent its shares climbing in after-hours trading.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Palantir's AI Surge Fuels Record Growth, With Analysts Eyeing $255 Target by 2026

Following a blockbuster Q4 earnings report, Palantir Technologies demonstrates accelerating revenue and profitability, driven by its Artificial Intelligence Platform. Wall Street's most bullish forecast now sees a potential 73% upside for the stock.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Silver's Wild Ride: The Anatomy of a 33% Crash and What It Reveals About the Metal's Future

Silver's historic surge to $121 an ounce was brutally reversed in a two-day collapse, exposing the fragile interplay between industrial demand and speculative frenzy. For investors, the episode underscores the non-negotiable need for a balanced strategy.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Sabotage Scandal Rocks German Navy: Two Shipyard Workers Arrested for Allegedly Tampering with Warships

German authorities have apprehended two foreign nationals on suspicion of deliberately damaging state-of-the-art naval corvettes in Hamburg. The alleged acts, involving steel pellets and critical system tampering, raise serious security concerns amid heightened European tensions.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Son of Late Libyan Dictator, Reportedly Assassinated at Home

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the British-educated son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and once a pivotal figure in the country's politics, has been killed by unidentified gunmen, his adviser confirmed, casting a shadow over Libya's fragile stability.

Feb 3, 2026

US

D.C. Prosecutor's Gun Warning Sparks Second Amendment Debate

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's stark warning that bringing a gun to Washington, D.C., will lead to jail time has reignited tensions over gun rights and enforcement, highlighting a recurring conflict within the Trump administration's approach to the Second Amendment.

Feb 3, 2026