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Disney Beats Q1 Estimates, Holds Steady on Full-Year Outlook as Streaming and Parks Drive Growth

The Walt Disney Company surpassed Wall Street's revenue and earnings expectations for its fiscal first quarter, powered by strength in its streaming services and theme parks. The media giant reaffirmed its full-year forecast for double-digit profit growth, signaling confidence in its ongoing strategic transformation.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Brent Crude Eyes $95 as Technical Pattern Signals Potential Reversal

After a prolonged correction, Brent crude oil is showing signs of a potential trend reversal, with a forming double bottom pattern pointing toward a technical target near $95 per barrel. The shift comes amid a tightening physical market and simmering geopolitical risks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Norfolk Southern Unveils Major East Coast Rail Corridor, Aiming to Unclog Freight Bottlenecks

Norfolk Southern has inaugurated its new 'East Edge' double-stack corridor, a decades-in-the-making infrastructure project linking Chicago to New England. The move is set to bolster intermodal capacity in the Northeast and could sharpen the railroad's competitive edge and investor appeal.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Costa Ricans Head to the Polls Amid Security Crisis, Chaves's Protégé Leads Race

Laura Fernández, former chief of staff to President Rodrigo Chaves, holds a commanding lead and could secure an outright victory, promising to double down on the incumbent's hardline security agenda.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

First Business Financial Services Caps 2025 with Strong Quarter, Navigates Isolated CRE Challenge

First Business Financial Services (FBIZ) reported robust 2025 results, driven by resilient margins and core deposit growth, while detailing a contained credit issue in its commercial real estate portfolio and outlining double-digit growth targets for the coming year.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

U.S. Wholesale Prices Surge in December, Fueling Inflation Concerns

The Producer Price Index jumped 0.5% last month, more than double November's increase, as rising costs for machinery, metals, and travel services pointed to persistent pipeline pressures for consumers.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Netflix's Slowing Growth Outlook Sends Shares Tumbling, Despite Ad Revenue Surge

Netflix shares face pressure as the streaming giant's 2026 revenue guidance signals a significant growth deceleration, even with its advertising business poised to double. Investor concerns are compounded by a potential multi-billion dollar acquisition.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Standex Bolsters Grid Tech Portfolio with $462M Amran/Narayan Acquisition Amid Record Margins

Standex International reported resilient Q1 2025 earnings with record gross margins above 40%, while announcing a transformative $462 million acquisition of Amran/Narayan Group, a leader in instrument transformers, aiming to double its exposure to fast-growing electrical infrastructure markets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Sales & Marketing Software Sector's Q3: Strong Results Meet Skeptical Market

While the sales and marketing software segment broadly exceeded revenue expectations in Q3, investor sentiment has turned sour, with most stocks falling post-earnings. We analyze the divergent performances of Upland Software, Sprinklr, DoubleVerify, PubMatic, and Sprout Social.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cavco Navigates Regional Market Divergence, Posts Strong Q2 2026 Results Fueled by Northern U.S. Strength

Cavco Industries reports robust fiscal Q2 2026 earnings, with revenue up 9.7% year-over-year, driven by double-digit shipment growth in Northern U.S. markets. The company successfully managed a slowdown in the Southeast through operational adjustments and highlighted a significant turnaround in its financial services segment.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Iberian Outperformers: How Spain and Portugal Are Outpacing Europe's Economic Pack

Preliminary Eurostat data reveals Spain and Portugal grew at more than double the eurozone average in Q4 2025, driven by resilient domestic demand and strategic advantages, while the broader bloc's recovery remains uneven.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Adidas Caps Strong 2025 with Record Revenue, Announces €1 Billion Share Buyback

The German sportswear giant reports preliminary figures showing robust growth for the Adidas brand, driven by double-digit expansion across all regions, and unveils a major capital return program to shareholders.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Real Matters Posts Strong Q1 Growth, Returns to Profitability in Sluggish Mortgage Market

Real Matters Inc. (TSE: REAL) kicked off its 2026 fiscal year with robust double-digit revenue growth and a return to profitability, defying typical seasonal headwinds. The company's performance was fueled by market share gains, new client launches, and improved operational efficiency across its U.S. and Canadian segments.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Stryker Caps Strong 2025 with Record Robotics Growth, Eyes Further Expansion Amid Tariff Headwinds

The medical technology giant reported double-digit organic sales growth and robust profitability for 2025, driven by record installations of its Mako surgical robots. While projecting continued strength for 2026, management acknowledged incremental tariff pressures but expressed confidence in the company's ability to sustain margin expansion.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Royal Caribbean Charts Aggressive Expansion on Record Demand, Unveils New Ship Class

Buoyed by record bookings and strong financial performance in 2025, Royal Caribbean Group projects double-digit revenue growth for 2026. The cruise giant announced a major fleet expansion, including a new 'Discovery Class' and ten additional river cruise ships, signaling confidence in sustained consumer appetite for experiential travel.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Stryker Caps Record Year with Strong Q4, Bullish on 2026 Despite Market Headwinds

The medical technology giant reports double-digit organic sales growth for the fourth consecutive year, driven by its Mako robotic system and strategic leadership shifts, while navigating tariffs and a shifting competitive landscape.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Royal Caribbean Charts Course for Record Growth as Cruise Demand Hits New Highs

Buoyed by a banner 2025 and surging consumer appetite for ocean voyages, Royal Caribbean Group forecasts double-digit profit growth for 2026, signaling a full-throttle recovery for the cruise industry.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Mastercard Caps Off 'Very Strong' 2025, Eyes Growth in Services and New Tech for 2026

Mastercard reported robust Q4 and full-year 2025 results, driven by double-digit revenue growth and surging value-added services. Executives expressed confidence for 2026, highlighting strategic wins, investments in digital assets like stablecoins, and a focus on 'agentic commerce,' even as they plan a restructuring affecting 4% of staff.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Brookfield Infrastructure Posts Record Year, Boosts Payout as AI Demand Fuels Data Center Boom

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners capped a strong 2025 with double-digit FFO growth, a record capital recycling program, and a raised distribution. Management highlighted a massive, disciplined expansion in data infrastructure to meet AI-driven demand, forecasting a return to 10%+ growth targets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Equinor Exits Argentina's Vaca Muerta Shale in $1.1 Billion Sale to Vista Energy

Norwegian energy giant Equinor is selling its onshore shale assets in Argentina's Vaca Muerta formation to local operator Vista Energy, marking a strategic pivot as it doubles down on offshore exploration and core international markets.

Feb 2, 2026