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From $2.9 Billion to $7,386: How Tesla's Cybertruck Stumble Evaporated a Korean Family's Fortune

A South Korean family's paper wealth soared past $800 million after their company, L&F Co., inked a landmark battery materials deal with Tesla. Less than two years later, a quiet regulatory filing slashed the contract's value by 99.9997%, a collapse tied directly to Tesla's production struggles with its Cybertruck and 4680 battery cells.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Barrell Craft Spirits Sells Kentucky Facility as Whiskey Market Cools

Barrell Craft Spirits has sold a contract bottling plant in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, consolidating operations back to its Louisville site amid shifting consumer demand and a broader slowdown in the US whiskey category.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Latin America's Economic Crossroads: Navigating the Surge of Chinese Imports

As Chinese exports, from electric vehicles to e-commerce goods, reshape Latin American markets, governments and industries grapple with the dual pressures of affordable consumer goods and strained local manufacturing, forcing a delicate recalibration of trade policies and regional alliances.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AMD and GIGABYTE Forge Deeper Alliance, Bringing On-Device AI to Mainstream Gaming and Creator PCs

GIGABYTE is expanding its strategic partnership with AMD to launch a new generation of AI-enhanced gaming laptops, motherboards, and monitors. This collaboration integrates AMD's Ryzen AI and 3D V-Cache technologies directly into consumer hardware, aiming to deliver tangible benefits in gaming smoothness, system stability, and creative workflow acceleration.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Gallagher Posts Strong Q4 Earnings, but Truist Cuts Price Target Amid Sector Valuation Concerns

Insurance brokerage giant Arthur J. Gallagher reported robust fourth-quarter profit growth, driven by resilient demand. However, Truist Securities has lowered its price target on the stock, citing valuation pressures across the property & casualty brokerage sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Essar Commits $100 Million to Boost Gas Output from Key Indian CBM Field

Essar Oil and Gas Exploration & Production (EOGEPL) is injecting $100 million into its flagship Raniganj East CBM block in West Bengal, aiming to scale up domestic natural gas production and explore shale potential in a bid to reduce India's import reliance.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

UFC Inks Multi-Year Deal with Good Greek, Expanding Year-Round Sponsorship Footprint

TKO Group Holdings' UFC has secured a new, multi-year marketing partnership with Good Greek Moving & Storage. The agreement will feature brand integration across UFC Fight Nights, Dana White's Contender Series, and athlete ambassador campaigns, signaling a continued push to monetize its combat sports audience beyond traditional media rights.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Kinsale Capital Group's Stock Slump: A Buying Opportunity or a Warning Sign After Q3?

Shares of specialty insurer Kinsale Capital have tumbled over 11% in six months, starkly underperforming the surging S&P 500. As investors digest its latest earnings, the debate intensifies: Is this a rare chance to buy a high-growth company at a discount, or a signal of deeper challenges ahead?

Feb 2, 2026

Business

SoundHound AI Stock at Multi-Year Low: Is the Voice AI Pioneer Poised for a 2026 Breakout?

SoundHound AI's shares have retreated to their most affordable level in over a year, presenting a potential entry point for investors betting on the widespread adoption of its conversational AI. While revenue growth is robust, the path to profitability and consumer acceptance of AI agents remain critical hurdles.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Merck's Meteoric Rise: Is the Pharma Giant Still a Bargain After Years of Stellar Gains?

Merck & Co. shares have delivered impressive multi-year returns, climbing over 80% in the past five years. Yet, a deep dive into its valuation metrics suggests the market may still be underestimating the pharmaceutical leader's intrinsic value, presenting a potential opportunity for investors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Colorado Firm Trims $6M Treasury Bill ETF Stake, Maintains Strategic Cash Buffer

Jim Saulnier & Associates reduced its position in the Vanguard 0-3 Month T-Bill ETF by over $5.8 million in Q4, yet short-term Treasuries remain a key liquidity component, accounting for over 5% of its portfolio.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Lyft's Stock Surge: Two Tailwinds Fueling Growth, One Red Flag Investors Should Heed

Lyft shares have dramatically outperformed the S&P 500, climbing nearly 20% in six months. While rider growth and improving cash flow paint an optimistic picture, underlying margin pressures reveal the intense competition in the ride-hailing sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Industrial Sector Outperforms: Two Stocks Poised for Growth, One Faces Headwinds

While often operating behind the scenes, industrial companies are the engine of the U.S. economy. Bolstered by a favorable interest rate environment, the sector has surged 18.8% in the last six months, significantly outpacing the S&P 500. We analyze two firms with durable competitive edges and one that may be losing momentum.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Buffett's Final Moves: A Pivot from Banks to Pizza Ahead of Berkshire CEO Transition

In the quarters leading to his retirement as CEO, Warren Buffett orchestrated a significant portfolio shift, slashing Berkshire's stake in Bank of America while steadily accumulating shares in Domino's Pizza, highlighting a strategic bet on consumer resilience and brand loyalty.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crane Soars Past Q4 Estimates on Aerospace Strength, But Analysts Probe Integration Challenges

Crane Company's fourth-quarter earnings outperformed expectations, fueled by robust growth in its Aerospace & Advanced Technologies division. While management celebrated strong execution, analysts on the earnings call zeroed in on the costs and complexities of integrating recent high-profile acquisitions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Constellation Brands Sees Short Sellers Retreat, But Skepticism Lingers Above Peers

Short interest in beverage giant Constellation Brands has declined, signaling a potential shift in trader sentiment. However, the level remains elevated compared to industry rivals, highlighting ongoing debate over the stock's valuation amid shifting consumer trends.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Travere Therapeutics Under Investigation: Legal Scrutiny Clouds Biotech's Path to Profitability

Travere Therapeutics faces a securities fraud investigation by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, raising questions about the accuracy of its past disclosures. The probe casts a shadow over the company's critical transition, as it banks on its kidney drug FILSPARI to drive growth amid mounting legal and commercial pressures.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Fresenius Share Price Slump Reflects Deeper Financial Headwinds

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA (ETR:FRE) faces a challenging period as its stock declines, with a key profitability metric and a high dividend payout strategy raising questions about its near-term growth prospects.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Sonos Earnings Preview: Can the Audio Innovator Beat Expectations Amid Market Headwinds?

Sonos (SONO) is set to report its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after Tuesday's market close. Investors are watching closely to see if the audio specialist can maintain its track record of outperformance in a challenging consumer spending environment.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Columbia Sportswear Q4 Earnings Preview: Analysts Brace for Revenue Dip Amid Challenging Retail Climate

Columbia Sportswear is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings after the bell Tuesday, with Wall Street anticipating a year-over-year sales decline. The outerwear giant's results will be closely watched for signs of consumer resilience and its outlook in a volatile market.

Feb 2, 2026