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Beyond the Headlines: Analysts Probe Northwest Bancshares on Synergies, Growth After Penns Woods Deal

Northwest Bancshares' Q4 results showcased the initial impact of its Penns Woods acquisition, boosting revenue and margins. While management struck a confident tone on integration, analyst questions during the earnings call revealed a sharper focus on the sustainability of growth, cost savings, and competitive pressures in a shifting rate environment.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Agilysys Shares Tumble Despite Revenue Beat as Costs Dent Profits; Analysts Probe Growth Strategy

Hospitality tech provider Agilysys saw its stock price drop sharply post-earnings, even as Q4 revenue topped estimates. Higher development costs squeezed profits, though CEO highlighted strong subscription growth in key segments. Analysts are now scrutinizing the pace of major rollouts and efficiency gains.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Portland Mayor Demands ICE Departure Following Use of Tear Gas on Protesters, Including Children

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has called for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to leave the city, condemning federal agents' deployment of tear gas and other crowd-control munitions against a weekend protest he described as peaceful.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

D-Wave Quantum Hits Defense Milestone, Inks Major Deals as Commercial Adoption Accelerates

D-Wave Quantum Inc. announces a tenfold speed boost in missile defense simulations with partners Anduril and Davidson, alongside a $20M academic deal and a Fortune 100 QCaaS contract, signaling broader quantum computing integration.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Astronics Unveils FaultFinder ETS, Aiming to Cut Aircraft Downtime with Automated Diagnostics

Aerospace systems provider Astronics Corporation launches its new automated circuit card testing system, designed to accelerate troubleshooting and maintenance for critical aviation and defense electronics, as analysts raise price targets on sustained sector demand.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Terns Pharma Secures Global Rights for Key Drug, Fueling Expansion Ambitions Beyond China

Terns Pharmaceuticals has restructured a key licensing deal with China's Hansoh, gaining exclusive worldwide rights for its TERN-701 oncology drug outside Greater China. The strategic move, coupled with a recent analyst price target surge, signals the company's aggressive push into international markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Chevron Navigates Price Headwinds as Q4 Earnings Dip, But Points to Record Production and Strategic Growth

Chevron's fourth-quarter profit fell 12.5% year-over-year, pressured by lower oil prices, but the energy giant highlighted robust operational cash flow, record production levels following its Hess acquisition, and significant progress in its long-term strategic projects.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Alibaba Bets $431 Million on AI App Push During Lunar New Year, Intensifying Tech Rivalry

Alibaba Group has pledged 3 billion yuan ($431 million) to promote its Qwen AI app during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, significantly outpacing similar campaigns by rivals Tencent and Baidu and marking a major escalation in China's competitive AI landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

‘Free’ Solar Panels Leave Florida Homebuyers Facing a $45,000 Shock

A Florida family’s dream home purchase turned into a financial nightmare after discovering a hidden $45,000 lien attached to solar panels advertised as ‘free.’ The case highlights critical pitfalls in the booming residential solar market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Graco's Q4 Earnings: Steady Growth Meets Analyst Scrutiny on Acquisitions and Margins

Graco Inc. delivered solid fourth-quarter results, meeting analyst forecasts with 8% sales growth driven by acquisitions and stable core demand. While management expressed confidence in integration efforts and margin initiatives, analysts on the earnings call pressed for details on long-term profitability and market headwinds.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

February's Investment Spotlight: Three Stocks Poised for Growth in 2026

As markets navigate a new year, analysts are eyeing potential outperformers. Amazon, BeOne Medicines, and Enterprise Products Partners emerge as compelling picks, each backed by distinct catalysts from AI to biotech breakthroughs.

Feb 2, 2026

US

FAA Chief Takes Responsibility for Systemic Failures in Fatal Helicopter Collision

At a Singapore aviation conference, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford publicly accepted the NTSB's findings that agency failures contributed to a mid-air collision that claimed 67 lives, vowing to implement safety reforms.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Palantir Cements AI Ambitions with Major Korean Industrial Deal and European Sovereign AI Infrastructure Project

Palantir Technologies expands its strategic footprint in Asia through a deepened partnership with HD Hyundai, while securing a pivotal role in building sovereign AI data centers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa with Sovereign AI and Accenture.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Nepal Cracks Down on Multi-Million Dollar Fake Mountain Rescue Insurance Scam

Nepali authorities have arrested six executives from travel and rescue companies, alleging a sophisticated fraud scheme involving fabricated high-altitude rescues to bilk international insurers out of nearly $20 million.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Civilian Bus Struck by Russian Drone in Dnipropetrovsk, Killing 12 Miners

A Russian drone attack on a bus carrying Ukrainian miners home from work has left at least 12 dead and 8 wounded, officials say, in what is being condemned as a deliberate strike on civilians.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Story Protocol Delays $IP Token Unlock to 2026 Amid Stalled Adoption and Market Jitters

Citing weak network usage and a need to strengthen its economic model, the IP-centric blockchain Story Protocol has pushed back its major token supply unlock by six months to August 2026, aiming to mitigate sell-off risks and buy time for growth.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Kuya Silver's Record Output at Bethania Fuels Expansion Hopes, But Valuation Questions Loom

Kuya Silver reports a record quarterly production haul from its Bethania silver mine alongside accelerated underground development, drawing investor focus. However, a premium valuation against a backdrop of ongoing losses presents a complex picture for the junior miner.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Seagate Soars on AI-Driven Earnings Beat, Bullish Long-Term Outlook for HAMR Storage

Seagate Technology Holdings' stock surged following a strong fiscal Q2 report, fueled by robust demand from AI and data center markets. The company's revenue guidance and multi-year visibility for its advanced HAMR-based storage platform signal confidence in sustained growth, though execution risks remain.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Names Revealed: Federal Agents Involved in Fatal Minneapolis Shooting of ICU Nurse

ProPublica has identified the two Customs and Border Protection officers who discharged their weapons during an encounter that resulted in the death of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse. The incident has intensified scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement tactics in urban areas.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

CrossCurve Vows Legal Pursuit Following $3 Million Cross-Chain Bridge Breach

The decentralized finance protocol has publicly identified wallets linked to a weekend exploit, warning of criminal and civil action if funds are not returned within 72 hours, as security firms point to a critical validation flaw.

Feb 2, 2026