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Analysts Revise Energy Recovery Target to $23, Betting on CO2 Refrigeration Momentum

Energy Recovery (ERII) sees its price target raised to $23 by analysts, reflecting increased confidence in the adoption timeline for its CO2 refrigeration technology, despite stable core valuation metrics. The shift underscores a nuanced market narrative focused on execution rather than a fundamental change in long-term prospects.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Analysts See Crypto Winter Thawing: Bitcoin's $60K Floor Holds Key to Recovery

Compass Point Research suggests the prolonged cryptocurrency downturn may be nearing its end, with Bitcoin finding a potential bottom around $60,000-$68,000 unless broader market turmoil intervenes.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

MetLife Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Volatile Insurance Sector

The global insurer faces heightened scrutiny after a recent revenue miss, with analysts projecting a sharp year-over-year sales increase as peers post mixed results.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Old Dominion Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Mixed Freight Sector Signals

Old Dominion Freight Line prepares to release its quarterly results Wednesday morning, with analysts projecting a revenue dip but watching for signs of resilience in a challenging transport market.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Cencora Earnings Preview: Can the Healthcare Distributor Sustain Momentum Amid Sector Volatility?

Healthcare distribution giant Cencora (COR) is set to report quarterly earnings before Wednesday's market open. Analysts project steady revenue growth, but investor focus will be on guidance amid mixed performances from sector peers.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Gold Rebounds Sharply After Historic Plunge, Chinese Buyers Step In

Gold prices staged a significant recovery on Tuesday, regaining some ground after a historic two-day sell-off. The focus now shifts to Chinese retail investors, whose appetite for bargain-hunting ahead of the Lunar New Year could be pivotal for the market's near-term direction.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Bridgestone's Stock: A Year of Strong Gains Raises Valuation Questions

Bridgestone Corporation's shares have delivered a robust 33% total return to shareholders over the past year, outpacing its recent short-term volatility. This performance prompts a closer look at whether the tire giant's current valuation still offers room for growth or if the market has already priced in its future prospects.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

APA Slashes U.S. Gas Output Amid Price Slump, Doubles Down on Shareholder Returns

Facing persistently weak natural gas prices, APA Corporation announces significant production cuts across its U.S. operations while reaffirming its commitment to a multi-billion dollar share repurchase program, signaling a strategic pivot towards capital discipline over volume growth.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Bio-Techne's Synthetic Hydrogel Launch Sparks Investor Interest Amid Mixed Long-Term Performance

Bio-Techne (TECH) gains market attention with the launch of its Cultrex Synthetic Hydrogel, a key innovation for 3D cell research. While the product debut coincides with recent share price strength, longer-term returns tell a more complex story for investors.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Penguin Solutions' AI Pivot: A High-Stakes Bet on Infrastructure Build-Out

Once known as SMART Global, Penguin Solutions is undergoing a radical transformation into a designer of AI superclusters. With a key investment from SK Telecom, the company aims to prove its specialized engineering can compete in a crowded field.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Stellantis Shares in the Doldrums: Is the Auto Giant a Bargain After a Steep Slide?

Stellantis shares have shed over a quarter of their value in the past year, trading at a steep discount to industry peers. A deep dive into valuation metrics suggests the market may be overlooking the carmaker's fundamentals, presenting a potential opportunity for value-focused investors.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

NXP Doubles Down on Automotive Future: Sells MEMS Unit, Acquires Aviva Links to Bolster In-Car Connectivity

NXP Semiconductors sharpens its strategic focus on the connected car, divesting its MEMS sensor business while snapping up Aviva Links to enhance its high-speed data link portfolio for next-generation vehicles.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

ServiceNow Shares Gain Momentum Following Goldman Sachs' Bullish Endorsement

ServiceNow stock rose nearly 1% on Monday, outperforming the broader market, after Goldman Sachs added the workflow software giant to its prestigious Conviction List, citing significant expansion potential into new enterprise software segments.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Venezuela, U.S. Envoys Hold High-Level Talks as Diplomatic Thaw Continues

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez met with U.S. Special Envoy Laura Dogu in Caracas, marking a significant step in the gradual restoration of bilateral ties severed four years ago.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

GameStop Signals Strategic Shift: Bitcoin Treasury Takes Backseat to 'Transformative' Acquisition Plans

GameStop has transferred its entire Bitcoin holdings to an institutional exchange, as CEO Ryan Cohen pivots the company's focus toward a major acquisition, suggesting its crypto strategy is being deprioritized.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Skepticism Prevails: JPMorgan Report Reveals 89% of Family Offices Avoid Digital Assets

A new global survey from JPMorgan Private Bank shows wealthy families remain overwhelmingly cautious on cryptocurrency investments, with a strong preference for traditional portfolio strategies despite market hype.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Frontken's Strong Fundamentals Defy Recent Share Slump: Is the Market Overlooking a Gem?

Despite a 14% share price decline over three months, Frontken Corporation Berhad (KLSE:FRONTKN) exhibits robust financial health, highlighted by a superior Return on Equity. Analysts suggest the sell-off may be a buying opportunity for long-term investors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Hyperliquid Enters Prediction Market Arena with 'Outcome Trading' Proposal

Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid is moving into the fast-growing prediction market sector through a new protocol upgrade, aiming to offer a novel, low-risk form of derivatives trading as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Exchange Stocks Tumble 60% Amid Trading Volume Collapse

Shares of major cryptocurrency exchanges have plummeted as much as 60% over the past quarter, mirroring a dramatic evaporation of trading activity on their platforms. Analysts are divided on whether this signals a market bottom or the start of a more severe downturn for the digital asset sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cirrus Logic's Valuation Under the Microscope: Is the Stock Running Ahead of Itself?

Cirrus Logic (CRUS) shares have surged over 31% in the past year, prompting investors to question whether the current price fully reflects the company's prospects. A deep dive into valuation metrics suggests the semiconductor stock may be trading at a significant premium.

Feb 2, 2026