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Super Micro Computer's Earnings in Focus: Can AI Demand Offset Mounting Margin Pressures?

As Super Micro Computer prepares to release its Q2 fiscal 2026 results, Wall Street anticipates staggering revenue growth north of 80%. Yet, beneath the headline numbers, investors are scrutinizing whether the AI server specialist can reverse a troubling trend of declining profitability and consecutive earnings misses.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Senior Human Rights Watch Director Resigns, Alleging Censorship of Report on Israel's Palestinian Policies

Omar Shakir, HRW's Israel-Palestine director for over a decade, has resigned, claiming the organization's new leadership blocked a critical report on Israel's denial of Palestinian refugees' right of return, which he says amounts to crimes against humanity.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Privacy Coins Face Steep Sell-Off as Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies

Leading privacy-focused cryptocurrencies Monero and Zcash have sharply underperformed the broader market this week, reigniting debates over their viability amid persistent regulatory pressures and exchange delistings.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Cathie Wood Seizes Market Volatility, Adds CoreWeave, Datadog, and Circle to ARK's Portfolio

Amid a recent market sell-off, ARK Invest's Cathie Wood executed one of her firm's busiest trading days of the year, doubling down on three high-growth names she sees as undervalued.

Feb 3, 2026

Reversing Course: What to Do If You Regret Taking Social Security Early

A surge in early Social Security filings has many retirees questioning their choice. For those who change their minds, the SSA offers a limited-time escape hatch—but the rules and repercussions are critical to understand.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

HMRC Taps SAP for Landmark Tax System Overhaul, Eyes AI-Driven Service Transformation

The UK's tax authority has entered a strategic partnership with SAP to migrate its core Enterprise Tax Management Platform to the cloud, aiming to boost resilience, enable real-time analytics, and develop new AI tools for taxpayers.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

QVC Doubles Down on Beauty and Wellness in Bid to Revive Fortunes

Amid a broader retail pivot, QVC is aggressively expanding its beauty and wellness offerings as part of a critical turnaround strategy, even as parent company QVC Group grapples with declining revenues.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Target's Stock Slump: A Buying Opportunity or a Retail Trap?

Target's shares have tumbled over 14% in the past year, lagging behind peers and raising questions about its valuation. A deep dive into cash flow and earnings multiples suggests the big-box retailer may be significantly undervalued, but the broader challenges facing the sector remain.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Vera Therapeutics Bolsters Commercial Team Ahead of Key FDA Decision for Atacicept

Vera Therapeutics elevates Matt Skelton to Chief Commercial Officer, signaling a strategic shift towards commercialization as its lead drug candidate, atacicept for IgA nephropathy, undergoes FDA Priority Review with a PDUFA date set for July 2026.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Navigating the AI Investment Frenzy: Strategies for the Long Haul Amid Bubble Fears

As AI stocks exhibit heightened volatility, investors are grappling with bubble concerns. Financial experts weigh in on distinguishing hype from structural shift and outline defensive strategies for portfolios.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Israel's Proposed Death Penalty Expansion Draws International Condemnation as 'Apartheid Tool'

Amnesty International warns that new bills advancing in the Knesset would disproportionately target Palestinians, marking a stark reversal of Israel's long-standing de facto ban on capital punishment and deepening systemic discrimination.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Block's Bitcoin Integration Signals a Watershed Moment for Crypto's Mainstream Viability

Block's rollout of Bitcoin payment and conversion tools for millions of U.S. merchants marks a pivotal step in transforming the leading cryptocurrency from a speculative asset into a practical medium of exchange.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

FedEx Broadens Sustainable Aviation Fuel Network, Adding Major Hubs Amid Industry Supply Challenges

FedEx expands its blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program to Dallas-Fort Worth and JFK airports, part of a coast-to-coast push. The move comes as the logistics industry grapples with supply constraints and policy uncertainties that threaten broader adoption of lower-carbon alternatives.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Russia's War Chest Under Threat as Gold's Rally Falters

Moscow has relied on soaring gold prices to finance its war in Ukraine, offsetting crippling energy sanctions. But as the precious metal's bull run shows signs of fatigue, questions mount over the Kremlin's financial resilience.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

VOO at a Crossroads: Can the S&P 500 ETF Sustain Its Rally Amid Lofty Valuations?

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) mirrors an index that has delivered staggering returns since 2023. Yet with its P/E ratio at historically high levels, investors are grappling with a critical question: is this the peak, or is there room to run?

Feb 3, 2026

Business

OpenAI Explores AI Chip Alternatives Amid Strained Ties with Nvidia

OpenAI is reportedly evaluating alternatives to Nvidia's flagship AI processors, signaling potential friction between two titans of the artificial intelligence boom and reshaping the semiconductor landscape.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Elon Musk's $1.5 Trillion Gambit: Merging SpaceX with xAI to Salvage Twitter Investors

Elon Musk plans to merge his xAI venture with SpaceX, paving the way for a historic $1.5 trillion public listing. While early backers of his troubled Twitter acquisition stand to gain, the move risks entangling SpaceX's government-focused operations with the controversies of X and its Grok AI.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Wakefern Chief to Independents: AI is an Equalizer, Not a Threat

At the NGA Show, Wakefern Food Corp. President Mike Stigers urged independent grocers to embrace AI as a critical tool for leveling the playing field, emphasizing its potential to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Musk Consolidates Empire: SpaceX Acquires xAI in Landmark $1.25 Trillion Tech Merger

Elon Musk merges his space and artificial intelligence ventures, with SpaceX acquiring xAI in a deal that reshapes the competitive landscape of both industries and signals a new phase in the billionaire's grand technological ambitions.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

NextEra Energy Sees Price Target Boost as Nuclear, Data Center Strategy Gains Traction

BMO Capital raises its price target on NextEra Energy (NEE), citing strong earnings visibility and a strategic pivot to expand nuclear capacity to meet soaring data center power demand, against a backdrop of record U.S. electricity consumption forecasts.

Feb 3, 2026