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Business

Hubbell Launches Aclara360 Grid Analytics Platform, Betting on Data-Driven Growth for Utilities

Hubbell Incorporated (NYSE: HUBB) has officially launched Aclara360, a comprehensive grid analytics platform designed to help utility companies transform operational data into actionable intelligence. The move signals Hubbell's strategic push beyond its traditional hardware roots into higher-margin, recurring software and data services.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Monolithic Power Systems Rides AI and Auto Waves, Bolsters Shareholder Returns

Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) is capitalizing on surging demand from AI data centers and the automotive sector, with both segments now forming a larger part of its revenue mix. The company is also rewarding shareholders through significant buybacks and a dividend hike, signaling confidence in its financial health and growth trajectory.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Beyond the Hype: Two Foundational AI Chip Stocks Poised for Long-Term Growth

As the AI investment cycle accelerates toward an estimated $10 trillion, industry analysts highlight semiconductor leaders Nvidia and TSMC as critical, value-priced holdings for the coming years.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Bluezone Munich Charts Denim's New Course: Sourcing Shifts and Summer Innovations Take Center Stage

The recent Bluezone trade fair in Munich highlighted pivotal shifts in global denim sourcing and a wave of fabric innovations, as the industry navigates economic pressures and evolving consumer tastes.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

JPMorgan Strategist Sees Tech Sell-Off as Healthy Rotation, Eyes Overlooked Sectors

JPMorgan Private Bank's Stephen Parker argues the recent software-driven market volatility represents a constructive shift, with capital flowing into undervalued cyclical and international opportunities.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Oklo's 2026 Inflection Point: Can the Nuclear Darling Rekindle Its Meteoric Rise?

After a staggering 238% surge in 2025 followed by a sharp pullback, advanced nuclear firm Oklo faces a pivotal year. With major DOE projects underway and a landmark deal with Meta, analysts debate whether 2026 will see the stock reignite or continue its cooling-off period.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Tech Sell-Off Drags Bitcoin Below $74K as AI Fears Intensify

A sharp downturn in AI-related tech stocks, triggered by AMD's disappointing outlook, spills over into crypto markets, pulling Bitcoin lower and hammering mining stocks closely tied to data center infrastructure.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

MYR Group's Steady Returns: A Safe Bet or Stagnant Story?

While MYR Group delivers consistent returns on capital, its flat ROCE trend raises questions about future growth potential for the electrical contractor giant.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Institutional Investors Hold the Reins: Black Hills Corporation's 87% Ownership Signals Stability and Scrutiny

Black Hills Corporation (NYSE: BKH) finds itself firmly in the hands of institutional investors, with a commanding 87% ownership stake. This heavy institutional presence offers both a vote of confidence and a unique set of risks for the utility stock, as major players like BlackRock and Vanguard shape its trajectory.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

UK Financial Reporting Council Revamps Strategic Report Guidance for Corporate Transparency

The Financial Reporting Council has issued updated guidance to help UK companies produce clearer, more forward-looking strategic reports, incorporating recent regulatory changes and sustainability disclosures.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

UK Hospitality Sector Endures Longest Hiring Slump Since Financial Crisis

New data reveals a sustained contraction in UK service sector employment, driven by severe pressures on pubs and restaurants, marking the most prolonged downturn in 16 years.

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

Cleveland Fed Taps Three Pittsburgh-Area Leaders for Regional Economic Insight

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has expanded its Southwest Pennsylvania/Northern West Virginia advisory council, adding three prominent local figures to better gauge regional economic conditions beyond traditional data.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

China's EV Market Hits a Speed Bump as Subsidies Fade, Echoing U.S. Experience

A sharp monthly sales decline for China's leading electric vehicle makers in January signals a cooling market, driven by the scaling back of government incentives—a pattern that closely mirrors the recent slowdown in the United States.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Dutch Bros Brews Up Expansion and Charity Drive Amid Investor Scrutiny Over Lofty Valuation

Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) is accelerating its national footprint with new drive-thrus in Illinois and South Carolina, coupled with a charitable giving day. This growth narrative unfolds as the coffee chain's stock faces recent pressure, presenting a complex picture for market watchers.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Freeport-McMoRan Capitalizes on Copper's Historic Rally While Stressing Fiscal Discipline

As copper prices surge to unprecedented levels, mining giant Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) reports robust financial performance, linking its strategy to long-term electrification demand while maintaining a disciplined approach to growth and shareholder returns.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Texas Instruments Strikes $231/Share Deal for Silicon Labs, Eyes $450M in Cost Synergies

In a major consolidation move, Texas Instruments has agreed to acquire Silicon Labs for $231 per share in cash. The deal, aimed at accelerating TI's embedded and wireless strategy, is projected to yield over $450 million in annual cost synergies by 2030 through manufacturing integration.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Johnson Controls Rides AI and Data Center Boom to 84% Surge in Americas Orders

Strong demand for high-density cooling solutions from AI data centers and life sciences facilities fueled a dramatic increase in systems orders for Johnson Controls in the Americas last quarter, the company's CEO said.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Flex Surpasses Forecasts, Raises Outlook on Surging Data Center and Industrial Demand

Flex's fiscal Q3 earnings beat expectations, fueled by robust data center growth and a rebound in industrial and health sectors. The company raises its full-year guidance, signaling strong momentum heading into the final quarter.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

CME Group Caps Historic 2025 with Record Volumes, Charts Aggressive Expansion into Crypto and Retail Markets

CME Group declared 2025 its most successful year ever, driven by record trading volumes across asset classes and surging market data revenue. The derivatives giant is pushing forward with new initiatives in securities clearing, 24/7 crypto trading, and retail-focused products as it sets its strategic course for 2026.

Feb 4, 2026