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Uber Freight Hits Profitability Milestone Amid Market Slump, While Parent Company Soars

Uber's logistics arm, Uber Freight, achieved breakeven profitability for the first time in over three years during Q4, a notable feat against a backdrop of flat revenue and a challenging trucking market. This milestone comes as Uber's overall platform delivered record-breaking profits, highlighting a diverging performance within the tech giant's portfolio.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Beyond the Runway: Saks Bankruptcy Ripples Through Home Goods Suppliers

While luxury fashion creditors dominate headlines, smaller home decor and furniture vendors selling through Saks' e-commerce channels face unpaid bills and severed ties, exposing vulnerabilities in the shifting retail landscape.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Netflix Subscribers Gain Early Access to Warner Bros. Library as Mega-Merger Progresses

Ahead of its historic $82.7 billion acquisition, Netflix is already integrating Warner Bros. content, giving viewers a preview of the combined streaming giant's future catalog while regulatory hurdles loom.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Alphabet Eyes 12th Straight Earnings Beat as AI Spending Scrutiny Intensifies

Alphabet (GOOGL) reports Q4 2025 earnings after the bell, with Wall Street anticipating strong growth. All eyes are on Google Cloud's profitability as investors weigh massive AI investments against the tech giant's historic margin performance.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Washington Post Announces Major Restructuring, Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in 'Strategic Reset'

The Washington Post has laid off hundreds of employees in a sweeping restructuring, a move its former executive editor called one of the 'darkest days' in the paper's history. The cuts affect key departments as the publication seeks to reposition itself in a challenging media landscape.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Beyond Meat's Protein Pivot: A Desperate Move or Strategic Diversification?

As sales of its core plant-based meat products continue to slide, Beyond Meat is venturing into the crowded protein drink market with 'Beyond Immerse.' Analysts question whether this signals a bold new chapter or a sign of deeper troubles for the unprofitable company.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Analysis: Trump's Push for India to Swap Russian for Venezuelan Oil Faces Steep Hurdles

While the U.S. administration frames a proposed oil shift as part of a broader trade deal, energy analysts highlight formidable logistical and economic obstacles that make a swift transition unlikely for New Delhi.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

SpaceX and xAI Merge in Historic $1.25 Trillion Deal, Forging Musk's Ultimate Tech Conglomerate

Elon Musk has consolidated his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures, merging SpaceX and xAI in a landmark transaction that creates a single entity valued at approximately $1.25 trillion. The move signals a strategic pivot to intertwine AI development with interplanetary ambition, though it raises immediate questions about regulatory oversight and market concentration.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Erdogan and el-Sisi Forge Cairo Accord, Spotlight Gaza Crisis and Deepen Bilateral Ties

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egypt's Abdel Fattah el-Sisi united in Cairo to condemn ongoing violence in Gaza and sign a series of cooperation agreements, marking a significant step in mending long-strained relations between the regional powers.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Beyond the Paper Chase: How Invoice Automation is Reshaping Corporate Finance

Finance departments are ditching manual data entry for automated systems, unlocking dramatic gains in efficiency, cost control, and strategic insight. The shift is proving to be a strategic imperative, not just a technological upgrade.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Texas Instruments Bets $7.5 Billion on Wireless Future with Silicon Labs Takeover

In a major consolidation move, Texas Instruments announces a definitive agreement to acquire Silicon Labs for approximately $7.5 billion, aiming to dominate the fast-growing embedded wireless connectivity market.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Arm Holdings Aims for Ninth Straight Earnings Surprise Amid AI Pivot and Valuation Scrutiny

Chip designer Arm Holdings reports its fiscal third-quarter results after the bell Tuesday, with investors watching to see if it can extend its post-IPO streak of earnings beats. While Wall Street anticipates solid growth, the stock's steep decline over the past year underscores persistent concerns over its premium valuation and the tangible payoff from its high-profile AI partnerships.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Rockwell Automation Downgraded by Oppenheimer as Operational Wins Seen Priced In, Despite Lucid Partnership

Oppenheimer downgraded Rockwell Automation (ROK) to 'Perform', suggesting its operational improvements and future manufacturing recovery are largely reflected in its stock price. The move comes even as Rockwell announces a strategic expansion of its partnership with EV maker Lucid in Saudi Arabia.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Netflix CEO Grilled in Senate Over Warner Bros. Discovery Merger, Faces Antitrust and Content Scrutiny

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos defended the proposed $83 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery before a skeptical Senate panel, navigating questions on market dominance, content, and a pre-deal meeting with former President Trump.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Pentair's Pullback: A Buying Opportunity or a Value Trap?

Pentair's stock has retreated nearly 12% in a week, raising questions about its valuation. We analyze whether the water treatment and sustainable solutions leader is now undervalued or fairly priced after the recent sell-off.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Coffee Futures Plunge to Multi-Month Lows as Global Supply Glut Deepens

ICE coffee futures have tumbled to their lowest level in over five months, pressured by robust harvests in Brazil and Vietnam. Technical indicators point to further potential downside, with analysts eyeing key support levels.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Skyworks Solutions: Wall Street's Cautious Stance Amid Semiconductor Sector Surge

Despite a recent earnings beat, Skyworks Solutions shares have significantly underperformed both the broader market and its semiconductor peers over the past year. Analysts remain largely on the sidelines with a 'Hold' consensus, even as price targets suggest a wide range of potential outcomes.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Alphabet's Q4 Earnings: A Crucial Test for AI-Led Momentum

As Alphabet prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are watching to see if the tech giant's AI investments can sustain its recent stock surge and justify its massive capital expenditures.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

FIS Stock: Wall Street Holds Steady Amid Market Turbulence, Sees Significant Upside Potential

Despite a punishing year that saw Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) shares plunge nearly 40%, analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic stance, pointing to new product launches and solid earnings execution as catalysts for a potential rebound.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Coherent Eyes Another Beat as AI Demand Fuels 164% Rally Ahead of Q2 Earnings

Optical components leader Coherent is set to report quarterly results after the bell, with investors watching to see if surging AI infrastructure spending can propel a sixth straight earnings surprise and justify its meteoric stock rise.

Feb 4, 2026