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Maersk Meets Q4 Forecasts but Warns of 2026 Profit Pressure as Freight Rates Slide

COPENHAGEN, Feb 5 – Shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk posted fourth-quarter results in line with analyst projections on Thursday. The company, however, issued a stark warning that a sustained decline in global freight rates, exacerbated by persistent overcapacity and geopolitical tensions, is set to significantly impact its profitability by 2026.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Circle Expands USDC's Global Footprint Through Strategic Partnership with South Korea's Hecto Financial

Circle Internet Group deepens its push into regulated cross-border payments with a new integration in South Korea, aiming to position USDC as a core settlement rail for enterprises and financial institutions.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

UGI Taps Strategy Veteran Amid Stock Price Concerns, Charts New Growth Path

Energy distributor UGI Corporation appoints Sidd Manjeshwar as its first-ever Chief Strategy Officer, signaling a renewed focus on long-term planning and value creation as its shares trade below analyst estimates.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

BT Reports Quarterly Revenue Dip, Maintains Full-Year Guidance Amid Market Pressures

BT Group, the UK's leading broadband and mobile operator, has reported a 4% decline in quarterly revenue, aligning with market expectations. The company reaffirmed its confidence in achieving annual financial targets despite competitive and economic headwinds.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Texas Instruments Bets $7.5 Billion on IoT Future with Silicon Labs Acquisition

In its largest deal in over a decade, Texas Instruments moves to solidify its industrial and smart home technology portfolio by acquiring Silicon Labs' wireless connectivity business for $7.5 billion, with closure expected by 2027.

Feb 5, 2026

World

Iran's Protest Death Toll List Sparks Public Outcry and Demands for Accountability

Following the government's release of an official list naming nearly 3,000 killed in recent unrest, Iranians are using a newly launched portal to report omissions and errors, amplifying calls for transparency as international estimates of the death toll diverge sharply.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Analysts Weigh In: UTZ Brands Navigates Mixed Sentiment Amid Snack Sector Headwinds

UTZ Brands (NYSE:UTZ) faces a split analyst outlook as recent ratings reflect both optimism over its snack portfolio and caution regarding near-term sales volatility and sector challenges.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Analysts Split on Simply Good Foods as Leadership Shift and Brand Strategy Take Center Stage

Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) finds itself at a crossroads, with Wall Street analysts offering divergent views. While Morgan Stanley maintains a cautious 'Hold', Stifel Nicolaus has issued a bullish 'Buy', citing the strategic return of CEO Joe Scalzo and the company's financial flexibility as key drivers for optimism.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Hershey's Sweet Spot: Analysts Boost Targets Ahead of Key Earnings Report

As The Hershey Company prepares to report its Q4 and full-year results, a wave of analyst optimism has lifted price targets, citing easing cocoa costs and resilient consumer demand. But with valuations near peaks, is the stock still a buy?

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Kraft Heinz Faces Mixed Analyst Outlook Amid Snack Sector Scrutiny

As Kraft Heinz prepares to report earnings, analysts from UBS, Stifel, and BNP Paribas offer a cautious but varied view on the packaged food giant's stock, highlighting volume pressures and investment needs.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Sony Pictures Posts Q3 Revenue Dip as Film Slump Offsets Music, Games Strength

Sony Group's entertainment giant reported a 12% year-over-year decline in fiscal third-quarter sales, dragged down by weaker theatrical and television production results, while its music and gaming divisions continued to show robust growth.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

ResMed Strengthens CPAP Market Grip as Digital Health and Wearables Open New Fronts

ResMed is leveraging wearable technology for early sleep apnea detection and expanding its digital ecosystem, solidifying its market leadership amid ongoing industry shifts and a key competitor's recall.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Viasat Deploys Global Ka-Band Network, Sharpening Focus on Lucrative Government and Defense Sector

Satellite communications provider Viasat has launched a unified global Ka-band network aimed squarely at government and military clients, seeking to capture a larger share of the secure connectivity market and compete more directly with rivals like SpaceX and SES.

Feb 5, 2026

US

Paul Weiss Chair Brad Karp Steps Down Following Release of Epstein Communications

Brad Karp has resigned as chairman of elite law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, effective immediately, after newly released court documents revealed extensive email correspondence with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Karp cited the 'distraction' caused by the reporting as not in the firm's best interests.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Berkshire Flavour Firm I.T.S. Unveils £10m Expansion, Aims to Become UK's Largest Natural Flavour Producer

I.T.S., a natural flavour producer founded in a Newbury kitchen, is investing £10 million in a new Hungerford facility, set to multiply its production capacity twentyfold while retaining its existing sites.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

XRP Plummets to Post-Election Low, Analysts Warn $1.00 Level Could Be Next

The cryptocurrency XRP has tumbled to $1.44, its weakest valuation since November 2024, as a sharp downturn in Bitcoin triggers a wave of risk-off sentiment across digital asset markets.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

e.l.f. Beauty Soars on Rhode Acquisition, Raises Full-Year Outlook After Stellar Q3

Fueled by the blockbuster performance of its newly acquired Rhode brand, e.l.f. Beauty posts a 38% surge in Q3 sales and significantly raises its fiscal 2026 guidance, underscoring its aggressive expansion in the value beauty segment.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Fortive Posts Strong Q4, Eyes Growth in 2026 as 'New Fortive' Strategy Takes Hold

Fortive Corporation capped off 2025 with accelerating revenue growth and robust cash flow, as its operational reset begins to yield results. The industrial tech firm issued confident 2026 guidance, backed by strategic share buybacks and a focus on high-margin software and recurring revenue streams.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Corpay Caps Record 2025 with Strong Q4, Forecasts Sustained Growth Amid Strategic Portfolio Shifts

Corpay (NYSE:CPAY) reported robust fourth-quarter results, driven by its cross-border and corporate payments segments, and issued an optimistic 2026 outlook calling for double-digit organic growth. The fintech firm also detailed plans for portfolio simplification and further share repurchases.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Cencora Raises Full-Year Outlook on Strong Q1, Bolstered by OneOncology Acquisition

Healthcare distributor Cencora (COR) posted robust first-quarter results, driven by its U.S. Healthcare Solutions segment and the recent majority stake purchase in OneOncology. The company lifted its revenue and operating income guidance for fiscal 2026, signaling confidence in its physician practice support strategy despite some international margin pressure.

Feb 5, 2026