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RTX's Defense Unit Secures Key Contracts and Test Milestones, But Valuation Concerns Loom

Raytheon, an RTX business, achieves a critical ballistic flight test for the U.S. Army's new interceptor while securing over $1.2 billion in new defense contracts. These wins solidify its role in next-generation air defense but come as the company's stock trades near record highs, prompting investor scrutiny over future growth.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Arista Networks: AI Infrastructure Bet Delivers Stellar Returns, But Valuation Questions Loom

Giverny Capital hails Arista Networks as its top performer since inception, crediting its pivotal role in AI data center and cloud networking. As demand for AI capacity soars, Arista's strategic position with hyperscale clients fuels both impressive gains and a heated debate on whether its stock price has run too far, too fast.

Feb 2, 2026

Distress Signals: Three Multifamily Loans Enter Servicing in January, Highlighting Regional Pressures

January saw three apartment loans transferred to special servicing, revealing distinct challenges in Colorado and Houston markets despite strong national trends.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Unseen Danger: How Banking Risks Thrive in the Gaps Between Committees

As financial institutions grow more complex, a new report warns that their greatest vulnerabilities often lie not in unknown threats, but in systemic blind spots where accountability is diffused across multiple committees and functions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Uber's Earnings in Focus: Robotaxi Ambitions Collide with Regulatory Headwinds

As Uber Technologies prepares to report earnings, investors are weighing the long-term promise of its autonomous vehicle initiatives against immediate regulatory cost pressures in key markets like New York and France.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Universal Pulls CFO Offer from ADM Executive Amid SEC Accounting Scandal

Universal has rescinded its employment offer to a former ADM finance executive just one day after the SEC filed suit against ADM's ex-CFO over alleged accounting misconduct in the nutrition segment, highlighting the widening fallout from the agribusiness giant's regulatory troubles.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Venezuela's Divided Workforce Unites in Demand for Living Wages Amid Post-Maduro Economic Pledges

In a rare show of common cause, both government supporters and opponents took to the streets of Caracas on Monday, demanding better salaries and pensions as the interim administration promises an oil-fueled recovery.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Palantir's Surveillance Tech Faces Scrutiny as Government Contracts Fuel Record Growth

Amid surging government revenue and public protests over its ICE contracts, Palantir CEO Alex Karp defends the company's controversial surveillance technology, framing it as a safeguard against state overreach rather than an enabler.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

German Chancellor Merz Urges Breakthrough for Unified EU Capital Market to Rival U.S.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for urgent action to dismantle barriers and create a truly integrated European capital market, arguing it is essential for the bloc's economic competitiveness and to keep innovative firms from listing abroad.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Google's Project Genie AI Stirs Unease in Gaming: A Glimpse of Disruption or Premarket Jitters?

The limited release of Google's world-building AI tool, Project Genie, has sent ripples through Wall Street and developer circles, reigniting debates about automation's role in creative industries.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Soybean Prices Slip as Market Weighs Export Data, Brazil's Harvest Progress

Soybean futures traded lower midday Monday, pressured by mixed export figures and a growing Brazilian harvest. The market also digested news of a potential U.S.-India trade deal that could impact agricultural flows.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Exclusive: Justice Dept. Removes Trump Ally Ed Martin from 'Weaponization' Post Amid Internal Tensions

Ed Martin, a controversial Trump appointee, has been ousted from his role leading the Justice Department's 'Weaponization Working Group' following internal clashes and scrutiny over his conduct, though he remains in a separate advisory position.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AI Model Projects Cloudflare Stock Could See Near-Term Pullback, Despite Long-Term Edge Computing Optimism

An AI-driven analysis suggests Cloudflare (NET) shares may face headwinds over the next two months, projecting an average price near $168. The forecast contrasts with bullish long-term analyst views, highlighting the tension between immediate technical signals and the company's strategic positioning in edge security and AI infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2026

Trump Pressures House GOP to Back His Shutdown Deal Amid Conservative Revolt

President Trump urges immediate House passage of a bipartisan spending deal to end the government shutdown, facing resistance from both progressive Democrats and his own party's right flank over immigration enforcement terms.

Feb 2, 2026

Government Shutdown Disrupts Key Economic Data, Delays January Jobs Report

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has postponed the release of January's crucial employment data due to a partial government shutdown, leaving markets and policymakers in the dark as a funding impasse in Congress continues.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Oracle's $50 Billion AI Bet Sends Stock on a Rollercoaster Ride

Oracle's ambitious plan to raise up to $50 billion for AI infrastructure has triggered volatile swings in its share price, reflecting broader investor anxiety over the massive capital demands of the artificial intelligence arms race.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Pennsylvania Woman Charged with Arson After Allegedly Setting Duplex Ablaze Following Breakup

A 25-year-old Johnstown woman faces 18 felony counts, including arson endangering lives, after investigators say she intentionally set a duplex fire that forced residents to leap from second-story windows to escape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Palantir's Q4 Earnings Preview: AI Momentum Meets Valuation Reality Check

As Palantir Technologies prepares to report Q4 results, soaring demand for its AI platform collides with sky-high valuations, leaving investors to weigh robust growth against bubble fears.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Nebraska Teacher Faces 20 Years for Relationship with Recent Graduate, Testing State's '90-Day Rule'

A 26-year-old teacher and coach in Nebraska has been charged with sexual abuse by a school official for an intimate relationship with an 18-year-old woman that began two months after her graduation, highlighting the state's strict post-graduation prohibition period.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Digital Heist: How AI-Powered Fraudsters Are Targeting the Freight Industry

As cargo theft evolves from petty crime to sophisticated, high-value scams, logistics firms like Echo Global Logistics are deploying advanced AI and human vigilance in a high-stakes battle for security. Senior VP Jeff Starr details the new frontline in freight fraud.

Feb 2, 2026