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Super Micro Computer's Earnings in Focus: Can AI Demand Offset Mounting Margin Pressures?

As Super Micro Computer prepares to release its Q2 fiscal 2026 results, Wall Street anticipates staggering revenue growth north of 80%. Yet, beneath the headline numbers, investors are scrutinizing whether the AI server specialist can reverse a troubling trend of declining profitability and consecutive earnings misses.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Weyerhaeuser's Green Pivot and Mixed Performance: Can Analysts' Faith in the Timber Giant Pay Off?

Despite underperforming the broader market over the past year, Weyerhaeuser (WY) retains a 'Moderate Buy' consensus from Wall Street. Analysts point to its strategic biocarbon venture and solid earnings history as catalysts, even as share price targets signal significant potential upside.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Tensions Flare in Strait of Hormuz as Iranian Gunboats Approach U.S. Tanker

A U.S.-flagged oil tanker was hailed and threatened with boarding by Iranian Revolutionary Guard speedboats in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime security reports, escalating regional tensions just days before anticipated diplomatic talks.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Melinda French Gates Breaks Silence on Epstein Emails Involving Ex-Husband Bill, Calls for Accountability

In a candid interview, Melinda French Gates addresses the newly unsealed Jeffrey Epstein documents that mention Bill Gates, describing the revelations as a source of personal pain while shifting the focus to the need for answers from those involved.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Panasonic's Kansas Battery Plant Accelerates Expansion, Nears Half of Production Capacity

Panasonic Energy announced its De Soto facility is scaling up to 50% operational capacity within months, with construction on a major second wing now underway, signaling robust growth amid a shifting EV policy landscape.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Kratos Defense Shares Rebound on $65M Training Contract Wins

Shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions rose Tuesday, breaking a four-day losing streak after the company announced a series of military training simulator contracts. However, a lack of detail on the contracts' duration leaves investors questioning the long-term financial impact.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Merck Outlines $70B Pipeline Opportunity, Confident in Growth Beyond Keytruda

Merck & Co. reported solid Q4 2025 results, driven by oncology and new launches, while detailing a robust pipeline it believes can deliver over $70 billion in commercial potential by the mid-2030s, aiming to ensure growth past Keytruda's patent expiration.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Ørsted Sells European Onshore Wind, Solar Portfolio in $1.7 Billion Strategic Shift to Offshore Focus

Danish energy giant Ørsted has agreed to sell its entire European onshore renewables business to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for $1.7 billion, marking a decisive pivot to concentrate its resources on large-scale offshore wind development across core European markets.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Market Eyes Fed Transition: Analysts Flag T-Bond Selling Opportunity Ahead of Warsh Era

With Kevin Warsh poised to take the helm at the Federal Reserve, market watchers are eyeing June Treasury bond futures, citing technical weakness and a hawkish policy shift as catalysts for a potential sell-off.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

HMRC Taps SAP for Landmark Tax System Overhaul, Eyes AI-Driven Service Transformation

The UK's tax authority has entered a strategic partnership with SAP to migrate its core Enterprise Tax Management Platform to the cloud, aiming to boost resilience, enable real-time analytics, and develop new AI tools for taxpayers.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond the Hype: Three Undervalued Tech Titans Poised for a Bull Run

Even in the high-flying technology sector, compelling bargains exist. We examine three AI leaders whose current valuations may not fully reflect their long-term growth trajectories.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Contrarian Bet: BML Capital Dives Into CarMax With $6 Million Stake Despite Steep Stock Decline

As CarMax shares languish nearly 50% below last year's levels, investment firm BML Capital Management has taken a significant new position, signaling a vote of confidence in the used-car retailer's long-term strategy and financial resilience.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Chase Plants Flag in Ames with New Branch, Backs Iowa Entrepreneurs with $1M Grant Initiative

JPMorgan Chase expands its Iowa footprint with a new Ames branch, anchoring its arrival with a seven-figure philanthropic package aimed at fueling small business innovation and resilience across the state.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Capri Holdings Charts Turnaround Path After Versace Sale, Eyes 2027 Growth

Capri Holdings reports mixed Q3 FY2026 results, with Michael Kors revenue down but showing sequential improvement, while Jimmy Choo posts a 5% gain. The company, now streamlined after the Versace divestiture, outlines a strategic pivot focused on full-price sales, brand storytelling, and debt reduction, forecasting a return to growth next fiscal year.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

‘Trump Homes’ Proposal Aims to Tackle U.S. Housing Affordability with Private Capital

Major homebuilders are crafting a plan to develop up to a million entry-level homes through a federally-backed rent-to-own program, seeking to address the national housing shortage and win political favor, according to people familiar with the discussions.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Oracle's Stock Slump Defies Strong Earnings: Wall Street Sees Deep Value Amid Cloud Growth

Despite posting robust cloud revenue growth and a significant earnings beat, Oracle shares have sharply underperformed the market. Analysts remain largely bullish, seeing a potential disconnect between current price and long-term prospects in AI and multicloud infrastructure.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Egypt Deploys Advanced Turkish Drones to Border, Deepening Role in Sudan's Conflict

Satellite imagery and analysis reveal Egypt has stationed high-altitude Bayraktar Akinci drones at a remote border airstrip, marking a significant escalation in its involvement in Sudan's civil war and raising regional tensions.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Lord Mandelson Resigns from House of Lords Amid Deepening Epstein Scandal

Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to the US and a senior Labour figure, has announced his retirement from the House of Lords as pressure mounts over his disclosed ties to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The move follows Prime Minister Keir Starmer's condemnation and comes as authorities on both sides of the Atlantic review potential misconduct.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Norwegian Royal Family Member Marius Borg Høiby Denies Rape Charges as High-Profile Trial Opens in Oslo

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of rape and sexual assault as his trial begins. The case, involving 38 charges from several alleged victims, has cast a shadow over the Norwegian royal household.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Bloom Energy Powers Through: Fuel Cell Maker's Stock Soars 291% on AI Data Center Boom

Bloom Energy's solid-oxide fuel cell technology is emerging as a critical solution for powering the AI-driven data center expansion, driving record revenue and a staggering stock rally that continues into 2026.

Feb 3, 2026