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Macron Signals Quiet Push to Reopen Channels with Putin, Despite Kremlin's 'Lack of Will' for Peace

French President Emmanuel Macron has revealed that behind-the-scenes technical work is underway to re-establish contact with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, nearly four years into the Ukraine war. While emphasizing continued support for Kyiv, Macron admitted Moscow shows no real desire for a ceasefire, framing the move as a necessary European diplomatic initiative.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Erste Group Downgrades Ecolab to 'Hold', Citing Lofty Valuation Amid AI-Driven Expansion

Erste Group has revised its rating on water and hygiene giant Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) from 'Buy' to 'Hold', signaling limited upside at current prices. The move comes despite Ecolab's recent strategic acquisition aimed at capturing growth in the semiconductor and AI infrastructure markets.

Feb 3, 2026

Colorado Tax Season Opens Early: Modest TABOR Refunds and Family Credits to Provide Relief

Colorado's tax filing season has commenced ahead of schedule, bringing modest TABOR refunds and the Family Affordability Tax Credit to eligible residents, offering some financial relief amid ongoing economic pressures.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Adobe Faces Analyst Caution: UBS, Baird Trim Targets, BMO Downgrades on Market Competition

Adobe's stock outlook softens as multiple analysts adjust ratings and price targets, citing increased competition in creative software and a lack of near-term catalysts, despite its strong market position.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Salesforce Stock: Wall Street Bets Big on AI Turnaround Despite Rocky Year

After a punishing year of underperformance, Salesforce is winning back analyst favor. Strong quarterly results and surging demand for its AI platform, Agentforce, are fueling renewed optimism and significant price target upgrades.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Target Stock Upgraded as Analysts See Brighter Path Ahead, Despite Earnings Headwinds

Wolfe Research upgrades Target (TGT) to 'Peer Perform,' citing an improved risk-reward balance as operational progress offsets a lowered earnings outlook. DA Davidson also raises its price target, highlighting margin recovery potential.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

The Trade Desk: Navigating Headwinds, Betting on Programmatic's Long Game

Despite facing near-term pressures from a softer ad market and intensified competition, The Trade Desk's leadership in programmatic advertising and its scalable platform present a compelling case for patient investors eyeing the sector's structural shift.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

The Trade Desk's 80% Plunge: Bargain Hunt or Value Trap for Investors?

Once a high-flying adtech darling, The Trade Desk has seen its stock crater nearly 80% from its peak amid a fierce battle with Amazon's ad juggernaut. With shares now trading at a significant discount to the market, analysts are divided on whether this marks a historic buying opportunity or signals deeper structural challenges.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Uber, Nvidia, and Mercedes Forge Robotaxi Alliance, Spotlighting Uber's Data as a Strategic Asset

Uber's vast trove of real-world driving data has become the cornerstone of a new autonomous vehicle partnership with Nvidia and Mercedes-Benz, potentially reshaping its investment narrative.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Canopy Growth: Why This Cannabis Stock Remains a High-Risk Bet Despite Regulatory Shifts

Canopy Growth's shares have plummeted over 99% in five years, yet analysts warn its challenges run deeper than its stock price suggests. Despite recent U.S. regulatory changes, structural industry headwinds and the company's own track record make it a speculative play at best.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

JPMorgan Sees Gold Rallying to $6,300 by Year-End Despite Market Turbulence

Despite recent sharp declines triggered by Fed nomination news, JPMorgan analysts reaffirm a bullish $6,300 per ounce gold target for 2026, citing resilient demand from central banks and investors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Waymo's Robotaxi Premium Narrows as Autonomous Rideshare Market Heats Up

A new study reveals the cost gap between Waymo's driverless vehicles and human-driven Uber and Lyft rides is shrinking, signaling a pivotal moment for the competitive robotaxi industry.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nufarm's Long-Term Shareholders Face Steep Losses Despite Recent Rebound

While Nufarm's share price has seen a modest 10% recovery in recent months, investors who bought three years ago are still sitting on heavy losses, with the stock down 60% over that period. The agricultural chemical company's declining revenue and lack of profitability continue to weigh on market sentiment.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Harvard Sees Sharp Drop in Top Grades as Faculty Moves to Curb Decades of Inflation

In a significant shift, Harvard College reports a nearly 7-point decline in 'A' grades awarded last semester, marking the first tangible result of a faculty-led campaign to restore meaning to academic evaluations and combat rampant grade inflation.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Markets See Broad Sell-Off: CoinDesk 20 Index Plunges 9.3% as Ethereum Leads Decline

The CoinDesk 20 Index, a key benchmark for the digital asset market, fell sharply over the weekend, with every constituent in the red. Ethereum's 13.9% drop was a primary driver of the downturn.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Analysts Remain Bullish on Visteon Despite Price Target Trims, Citing Strong Auto Tech Demand

Goldman Sachs and Baird reaffirm positive ratings on automotive technology supplier Visteon (VC), seeing significant upside potential even after modestly lowering price targets, driven by favorable sector outlook and growth in digital cockpit solutions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Lexeo Therapeutics Faces Market Skepticism Despite Positive PKP2 Gene Therapy Data

H.C. Wainwright maintains a Buy rating on Lexeo Therapeutics but slashes its price target, citing persistent market doubts over the company's PKP2 cardiomyopathy program despite encouraging early clinical results.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Britain's Building Exodus: Skilled Tradespeople Vote with Their Feet Amid Tax and Cost Pressures

Award-winning builder Martin Daly is closing his Scottish business for a new life in Switzerland, joining a growing wave of tradespeople leaving the UK. Industry leaders warn that tax policies, rising costs, and a lack of support for small firms are crippling the sector and jeopardising national housing targets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Goldman Sachs Downgrades MoonLake to Sell, Citing Trial Setback and Regulatory Hurdles

Goldman Sachs has downgraded MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (MLTX) to Sell, highlighting the failed VELA-2 trial endpoint and persistent approval risks for its key drug, sonelokimab, despite a competing firm's more bullish outlook.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

LGI Homes Bets on Solar and Upgrades with New California Community Launch

Homebuilder LGI Homes is testing a higher-specification housing model with the launch of its Monte Vista community in Modesto, California. The new single-story homes come with significant included upgrades and integrated solar energy systems, signaling a strategic shift towards energy efficiency and long-term cost-conscious buyers.

Feb 2, 2026