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Business

PepsiCo Deepens Energy Drink Ambitions with Expanded Celsius Partnership, Adds Alani Nu to Distribution Network

PepsiCo is tightening its grip on the fast-growing energy drink sector by expanding its strategic partnership with Celsius Holdings and integrating Alani Nu into its U.S. distribution system. This move signals a coordinated push to challenge category leaders Monster and Red Bull through enhanced retail execution and portfolio synergy.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

China's Lithium Price Slump Tests Albemarle's Resilience Ahead of Earnings

A sustained decline in Chinese lithium carbonate spot prices is exerting fresh pressure on global producers like Albemarle, casting a shadow over its upcoming earnings report and long-term investment thesis tied to the energy transition.

Feb 4, 2026

World

U.S. Conducts Series of Precision Strikes in Syria, Targeting ISIS Infrastructure in Ongoing Counterterrorism Campaign

U.S. Central Command forces executed five coordinated strikes against multiple Islamic State targets in Syria over the past week, deploying 50 precision munitions to destroy key logistical and weapons sites in an operation aimed at preventing a militant resurgence.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Insider Confidence: Three High-Growth Stocks Where Leadership Has Skin in the Game

Amid a buoyant market rally, companies where executives and directors hold significant stakes are drawing investor attention. We examine three firms with robust earnings forecasts and substantial insider ownership, weighing their growth potential against underlying risks.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Seeking Stability in a Surging Market: Three Dividend Stocks Yielding Up to 4.8%

As major indexes flirt with record highs, investors are turning to dividend-paying stocks for income and ballast. We examine three companies offering yields up to 4.8% and a history of reliable payouts.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Old Dominion Navigates Freight Downturn, Eyes Recovery as Service Edge Holds Firm

Despite a 5.7% revenue dip in 2025, Old Dominion Freight Line maintains industry-leading service metrics and cost discipline. Executives express cautious optimism for a demand rebound, banking on superior service and expanded network capacity to capture market share as the cycle turns.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Kadant Acquires Longtime Supplier voestalpine BÖHLER Profil in €157M Strategic Move, Eyes Long-Term Gains Despite Near-Term Dilution

Industrial components maker Kadant Inc. (KAI) has finalized a €157 million deal to acquire Austrian precision parts manufacturer voestalpine BÖHLER Profil, a key supplier for over three decades. While the acquisition strengthens Kadant's consumables-focused strategy and secures critical patented technology, executives caution that accounting complexities and existing inventory will dilute earnings through much of 2026 before margin benefits materialize.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

ARK Invest Seizes Market Dip, Deploys $19 Million Across Crypto Stocks

As Bitcoin retreated toward $73,000, Cathie Wood's ARK Invest executed a strategic buying spree across six key crypto-linked equities, signaling continued conviction in the sector's long-term prospects despite recent volatility.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

ArcBest Navigates Freight Downturn by Diversifying Customer Base, Though Heavier Shipments Weigh on Margins

Facing a prolonged freight recession, logistics giant ArcBest is offsetting weak demand in core sectors by onboarding new LTL clients. However, this strategic shift towards heavier freight is pressuring key profitability metrics, even as executives express confidence in their adaptable business model.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Crypto's IPO Fever Cools: Industry Leaders Signal Shift from Hype to Fundamentals in 2026 Outlook

A new report from the influential CfC St. Moritz conference reveals a significant cooling in enthusiasm for crypto IPOs among wealthy investors and executives. While some activity is expected in 2026, confidence has dipped from last year's peak, with attention turning to liquidity, regulation, and market consolidation.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Appian Bolsters Board with AI Veteran as Research Reveals Widespread Australian Government Adoption

Appian appoints seasoned AI executive David Link to its board, coinciding with new research highlighting significant AI uptake within Australia's public sector, signaling a strategic push into government automation.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Denali's Brain-Targeted Therapies Face Key Test: FDA Review and Clinical Data in Focus

As Denali Therapeutics prepares to present new data on its blood-brain barrier platform at a major symposium, the company faces a pivotal moment with an upcoming FDA decision. Investors are weighing promising science against financial pressures and execution risks.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Insider Confidence: Why High-Ownership Growth Stocks Are Drawing Investor Scrutiny Amid Market Uncertainty

As markets grapple with shifting sentiment and interest rate concerns, a class of companies where executives hold significant stakes is attracting attention for its potential resilience and aligned incentives.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

BitMine's $6 Billion Paper Loss on Ethereum Holdings Is 'By Design,' Says Chairman Tom Lee

BitMine Immersion Technologies defends its significant unrealized losses on Ethereum, framing them as an expected outcome of its long-term treasury strategy aimed at tracking and outperforming ETH over a full market cycle, rather than a failure of execution.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

RPC Navigates Year-End Slowdown, Pins Hopes on Tech Rollouts and Cost Discipline

RPC Inc. reported a broad sequential revenue decline in Q4 2025, citing a late-year slowdown. While pressure pumping and some regional markets weakened, executives highlighted growth in specific service lines and strategic technology deployments as key pillars for navigating a challenging energy services landscape.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Ingenuity in the Flames: Milwaukee Family Uses Car Seat and Tow Strap in Daring Baby Rescue from Blaze

A quick-thinking family and a neighbor executed a harrowing rescue, lowering an infant in a car seat from a second-floor window of a burning Milwaukee apartment building lacking sprinklers.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Remitly's Path to Profitability: New Products and Market Expansion Fuel Bullish Outlook

Despite recent stock price volatility, digital remittance leader Remitly Global (RELY) is drawing investor attention with its accelerating core growth, rapidly adopted new products like Remitly Flex, and a clear path to significantly higher margins. Analysts point to its vast untapped market and disciplined execution as key drivers for long-term value.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Duolingo Shares Plummet to Multi-Year Low as Growth Concerns, CFO Exit Rattle Investors

The language-learning app's stock fell sharply in January, extending a prolonged slump amid slowing user growth and executive turnover, raising questions about its valuation in a tough economic climate.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Canadian Natural Resources Posts Record Output, Fuels Shareholder Returns Amid Strategic Shift

The energy giant reported a production milestone and substantial cash returns in Q3 2025, bolstered by a strategic asset swap. While operational execution shines, investors weigh valuation risks and the company's evolving narrative beyond pure growth.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

AI Anxiety Triggers Tech Sell-Off: Asure, Paycom, Doximity Among Stocks Hit

A wave of investor anxiety over artificial intelligence's disruptive potential sparked a broad market sell-off Thursday afternoon, dragging down technology shares across the board. The S&P 500 Information Technology sector fell nearly 3%, with the 'Magnificent Seven' stocks all in the red as traders executed a 'basket-style' retreat from the sector.

Feb 3, 2026