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Business

CME Group Caps Historic Year with Record Volumes, Charts Aggressive Expansion into Crypto and Event Contracts

The derivatives exchange giant reported its fifth consecutive year of record trading activity in 2025, fueled by international growth and a surge in cryptocurrency products. As macro volatility persists, CME is betting big on 24/7 crypto trading, new clearing services, and controversial 'prediction market' offerings to attract a new generation of traders.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

AI Demand Fuels Teradyne's Record Q4, Accounting for Over 60% of Revenue

Teradyne's semiconductor testing business surged in the latter half of 2025, driven by the explosive growth of AI data centers, with computing revenue jumping 90% year-over-year.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Avery Dennison Posts Steady 2025 Growth Amid Strategic Pivot to Intelligent Labels

The materials science company reported higher annual sales of $8.86 billion while navigating a profit mix shift, maintaining its dividend and providing 2026 guidance that underscores its transition toward higher-margin intelligent labeling solutions.

Feb 4, 2026

Adaption Labs Secures $50M Seed Funding to Challenge AI Giants with "Smarter, Not Bigger" Models

AI veteran Sara Hooker launches Adaption Labs with a $50 million war chest, aiming to upend the industry's obsession with massive models by developing adaptive, efficient systems that learn continuously—and eliminate the need for complex prompt engineering.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

PepsiCo Bets on Wellness Shift: CEO Laguarta Outlines Strategy Amid GLP-1 Drug Boom

PepsiCo's CEO frames the rise of weight-loss drugs not as a threat but as a catalyst for innovation, detailing plans to adapt its portfolio toward hydration, protein, and fiber-rich products.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Knight-Swift Taps Industry Veteran Joe Vitiritto to Helm Knight Transportation Amid Market Headwinds

Joe Vitiritto, former PAM Transport CEO, has been appointed President of Knight Transportation, tasked with steering the unit through a prolonged freight downturn and driving profitable growth.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Spend Freely, Save Smartly: Does Ramit Sethi's 'Guilt-Free' Money Mantra Hold Up for Retirees?

Personal finance guru Ramit Sethi's popular advice to 'spend extravagantly on what you love' is facing scrutiny as retirees and those on fixed incomes grapple with market volatility and economic uncertainty. While the philosophy empowers many, financial experts caution that its core assumptions don't translate seamlessly to post-career life.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Nichirei Foods Bets Big on US Market with $105 Million Arkansas Frozen Food Plant

Japanese food giant Nichirei Foods is investing heavily in its US subsidiary, InnovAsian Cuisine, to construct a major manufacturing facility in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The move aims to capitalize on growing demand for frozen Asian meals and is set to create approximately 200 local jobs.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

AI Won't Steal Your Job, Says VC Ben Horowitz — History Suggests It Will Create New Ones Instead

Andreessen Horowitz cofounder Ben Horowitz pushes back against dire predictions of AI-driven mass unemployment, arguing that technological shifts have always created unforeseen new roles and that the future of work is inherently unpredictable.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Walmart's Trillion-Dollar Leap: How a Retail Giant's Tech Pivot Enriched the Waltons by $50 Billion

Walmart breaches the $1 trillion market cap, becoming the first traditional company to join the elite club. Its aggressive digital transformation and AI investments have not only reshaped the retail landscape but also added $50 billion to the Walton family fortune this year alone, raising questions about wealth, legacy, and the future of work.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Greenland's Record January Heat Reshapes Arctic Economy, Amplifying Geopolitical Stakes

Preliminary data reveals Greenland's warmest January on record, with temperatures far exceeding historical norms. The rapid warming, occurring at four times the global average rate, is forcing a recalibration of the island's economic pillars—from fishing to mineral extraction—while intensifying international interest in its strategic resources.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Walmart Joins Trillion-Dollar Club as Retail Giant's Decade-Long Transformation Pays Off

The retail behemoth Walmart has crossed the $1 trillion market valuation milestone, capping a remarkable 468% stock surge over the past ten years fueled by digital expansion and a broadening consumer appeal.

Feb 4, 2026

Beyond the Gold Watch: Robert Kiyosaki's Blueprint for a Profitable Post-Retirement Life

Financial guru Robert Kiyosaki challenges the notion that retirement marks the end of earning potential, outlining four practical 'encore career' paths for seniors to generate income and find renewed purpose.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

AI Anxiety Hits Software Sector: Anthropic's Legal AI Triggers Global Stock Selloff

A second day of heavy losses for software and analytics stocks worldwide underscores mounting investor fears over AI disruption, with companies in legal services and data analytics bearing the brunt of the selloff.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Match Group Beats Q4 Expectations as Hinge Growth Offsets Tinder Transition

Match Group's fourth-quarter revenue surpassed analyst forecasts, driven by strategic product revamps and Hinge's international expansion. While Tinder focuses on long-term user engagement, the company signals a period of reinvestment and flat near-term growth.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Small-Cap Spotlight: One Stock with Potential, Two to Approach with Caution

While small-cap stocks can offer unique growth opportunities ahead of the Wall Street crowd, their inherent risks demand careful scrutiny. We analyze one promising contender and two where the risk may outweigh the reward.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Judge Rejects Elon Musk's Bid to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit Over Twitter Stock Purchases

A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk must face a lawsuit from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over allegations he delayed disclosing his stake in Twitter during its 2022 acquisition, a move the regulator claims saved him over $150 million.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Take-Two Beats Earnings Forecasts, Charts Course for GTA VI Amid Industry's AI Pivot

Take-Two Interactive's strong Q3 results and raised outlook underscore confidence in its upcoming blockbuster slate, while management seeks to reassure investors navigating the disruptive potential of generative AI on game development.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Individual Investors Hold Sway at United Malacca Berhad, Outpacing Institutional Ownership

A closer look at the shareholding structure of United Malacca Berhad (KLSE:UMCCA) reveals a notable dynamic: individual investors collectively hold the largest stake at 31%, edging out institutional ownership of 27%. This distribution raises questions about corporate governance and future strategic direction for the plantation group.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Asia's Tech Frontier: Three High-Growth Stocks Poised to Outperform in 2026

As global investors seek resilient growth beyond volatile U.S. markets, a new wave of Asian technology and biotech firms are capturing attention with innovation-driven financials and strategic expansions. We analyze three standout companies leading their sectors.

Feb 4, 2026