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Gentex Navigates Tariff Headwinds, Posts Strong Q4 on Vox Integration and Core Margin Expansion

Gentex Corporation delivered a mixed 2025, with Q4 results buoyed by its Vox acquisition and improved core profitability, while tariffs on China exports continued to pressure sales. The automotive tech supplier provided a roadmap focused on advanced mirrors, sensing, and new electrochromic applications like dimmable visors.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Pakistan Military Claims Major Strike: 41 Militants Killed in Balochistan Operations, Accuses Indian Backing

Pakistan's military says it has killed 41 armed fighters in two separate raids in restive Balochistan province, alleging—without presenting evidence—that the militants were supported by regional rival India. The operations come amid a surge in violence in the region.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Digital Dragnet: Inside the Surveillance Tactics Powering Trump's Minnesota Immigration Crackdown

A routine commute in Minneapolis turns into a biometric checkpoint, spotlighting the advanced surveillance tools—from facial recognition apps to vast data networks—now central to federal immigration enforcement. As operations intensify, questions mount over privacy, oversight, and the line between targeted enforcement and dragnet surveillance.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Northwest Bancshares Announces Steady Dividend Amid High Payout Ratio

Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ: NWBI) confirms a $0.20 per share dividend payment in February, maintaining its long-standing shareholder returns despite a high payout ratio that raises some sustainability questions.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Minneapolis Mayor Urges National Coalition Against Federal Immigration Tactics, Warns of Civil Rights Erosion

In a fiery address to the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called on local leaders nationwide to resist what he described as aggressive federal immigration enforcement, arguing such operations undermine public safety and constitutional rights.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's Luster Fades Against Gold, Revisiting 2017 Ratio as Debate Over Digital Haven Intensifies

The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio has slumped close to its 2017 level, fueling a fresh round of scrutiny over the cryptocurrency's viability as a long-term store of value amidst a resurgent precious metals market and persistent macroeconomic uncertainty.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Parker-Hannifin Soars on Record Q2, Raises Outlook Amid Filtration Group Deal Progress

Parker-Hannifin posts record-breaking Q2 fiscal 2026 results, fueled by robust organic growth and margin expansion, particularly in aerospace. The industrial giant raises full-year guidance and details strategic progress on its planned acquisition of Filtration Group Corporation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Olin Corporation: A Tale of Two Valuations as Stock Sends Mixed Signals

Olin Corporation's (NYSE: OLN) stock performance tells a conflicting story: a recent monthly gain contrasts sharply with steep multi-year declines. A deep dive into the numbers reveals a stark divide between cash flow-based and earnings-based valuation models, leaving investors to question where true value lies in the volatile chemicals sector.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Defense Spending Nears $1 Trillion as AI Chip Integration Reshapes Military Tech

Rising global defense budgets are accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence in military systems, with companies racing to develop advanced sensing and threat-detection capabilities through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Amber Beverage Group Seeks Legal Shield for Latvian Operations Amid Financial Strain

The spirits giant files for legal protection for its production and warehouse assets in Latvia, citing cash flow pressures from geopolitical fallout and market headwinds, while assuring global sales remain unaffected.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

ServiceNow Doubles Down on Practical AI Integration Amid Market Scrutiny

ServiceNow accelerates its push into real-world AI automation, expanding key partnerships and retooling its global partner ecosystem to embed AI agents directly into enterprise workflows, as the company seeks to translate AI investment into tangible business value under investor pressure.

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

World

Pakistan Launches Major Counter-Operation in Balochistan After Deadly Coordinated Assaults

Following a series of brazen, coordinated attacks claimed by a separatist group that killed dozens, Pakistani security forces report a sweeping response resulting in over 140 militant casualties, as tensions with neighboring India and Afghanistan flare.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nevada Court Halts Polymarket Operations, Casting Shadow Over Prediction Markets

A Nevada court has temporarily blocked the prediction market platform Polymarket, siding with state regulators who argue its event contracts constitute illegal gambling. The ruling intensifies a global regulatory crackdown that threatens the core business model of an emerging financial sector.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Deputy AG's Immigration Law Remarks Draw Scrutiny After Television Interview

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche faced criticism from legal experts following a Sunday morning interview, during which he characterized all undocumented immigrants as criminals—a statement at odds with established Supreme Court precedent.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Minnesota Boy, 5, Returns Home After Release from Immigration Custody

Liam Conejo Ramos, whose detention with his father sparked national outcry, is back in Minnesota following a federal judge's order for their release from a Texas facility.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Projects Optimism in Washington Amidst Political Turmoil; Immigration Tensions Simmer at Home

In an exclusive 'Face the Nation' interview, Nobel laureate María Corina Machado discusses Venezuela's future after U.S. intervention, while domestic debates over ICE tactics and a partial government shutdown highlight deepening political divisions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Klaviyo Bets Big on AI Integration, But Can It Close the Valuation Gap?

Marketing automation firm Klaviyo is deepening its AI capabilities with a new ChatGPT app and a Wunderkind partnership. Yet, despite these strategic moves, its stock performance tells a more cautious story, leaving investors to weigh its growth potential against a significant valuation discount.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Atlassian's Steep Slide: Is the Collaboration Giant Now a Value Play?

After a punishing 61% decline in its share price over the past year, Atlassian finds itself at a critical juncture. With the stock trading near $118, investors are grappling with whether this represents a profound disconnect from long-term potential or a justified reassessment of growth prospects in a shifting market.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

IonQ Bets $1.8 Billion on Vertical Integration with SkyWater Acquisition, Aims to Accelerate U.S. Quantum Chip Development

In a major consolidation move within the quantum computing sector, IonQ has announced a definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based semiconductor foundry SkyWater Technology for $1.8 billion. The deal aims to create a domestically controlled, vertically integrated platform to speed up the development and production of advanced quantum processors, citing both technological and national security imperatives.

Jan 31, 2026