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Standex Surpasses Expectations in Q1 2026, Raises Full-Year Outlook on Strong Grid and New Product Momentum

Standex International reports a robust start to fiscal 2026, with sales climbing 27.6% and a record order book prompting an upward revision of its annual revenue forecast. The company's strategic pivot towards grid modernization and data center markets, highlighted by the rebranded 'Standex Electronics Grid' unit, fuels confidence in exceeding long-term targets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Urban Outfitters Stock: A Tale of Two Metrics Amid Market Turbulence

While Urban Outfitters shares have underperformed the broader market, diving 8.2% over six months, a deeper look reveals a complex picture of robust profitability growth tempered by slowing revenue expansion, leaving investors to weigh its potential against evident risks.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Analysts Sound Caution on ICF International as Backlog Shrinks, Point to Alternative Tech Play

While ICF International's stock has kept pace with the broader market, analysts highlight concerns over declining backlog and slowing revenue growth, suggesting investors may find better opportunities elsewhere.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Immigrant Rights Groups Sue ICE Over Policy Allowing Warrantless Home Entries

A coalition of immigrant advocacy organizations has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a newly revealed ICE policy that permits agents to enter private residences without judicial warrants, arguing it violates constitutional protections against unreasonable searches.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Iran Draws Red Line on Missile Program as U.S. Naval Buildup Intensifies

Amid escalating tensions and a U.S. military buildup in the Gulf, Iran's foreign minister has declared the country's missile capabilities 'non-negotiable,' setting the stage for a precarious diplomatic standoff.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Standex Bolsters Grid Tech Portfolio with $462M Amran/Narayan Acquisition Amid Record Margins

Standex International reported resilient Q1 2025 earnings with record gross margins above 40%, while announcing a transformative $462 million acquisition of Amran/Narayan Group, a leader in instrument transformers, aiming to double its exposure to fast-growing electrical infrastructure markets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

U.S. Drilling Activity Stalls Amid Mixed Signals for Oil and Gas

The U.S. rig count saw a marginal increase this week, yet remains significantly below last year's levels as crude production dips and completions activity sends conflicting signals.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Campbell's to Close Historic Cape Cod Chip Plant, Ending a Local Era

Campbell Soup Company will shutter its Hyannis, Massachusetts facility, the original home of Cape Cod Potato Chips, citing economic inefficiency. The closure, affecting 49 jobs, marks a strategic shift of production to larger plants as the snack giant consolidates its network.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Lazard Beats Estimates on Strong Advisory, Asset Management Performance

Financial services firm Lazard (LAZ) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, driven by record advisory fees and robust asset growth, signaling resilience in a challenging market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Wall Street's Bearish Bets: One Undervalued Stock to Watch, Two to Sidestep

Analyst sell ratings are rare on Wall Street, making them noteworthy when they appear. We examine one such case where pessimism may have gone too far, creating a potential opportunity, alongside two stocks where the cautious outlook appears justified.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Navigating the Giants: One Large-Cap Stock with Room to Run, and Two Facing Headwinds

While large-cap stocks offer stability, their massive scale often limits growth. We analyze three market leaders, identifying one with compelling potential and two where the current story may be fully priced in.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Sales & Marketing Software Sector's Q3: Strong Results Meet Skeptical Market

While the sales and marketing software segment broadly exceeded revenue expectations in Q3, investor sentiment has turned sour, with most stocks falling post-earnings. We analyze the divergent performances of Upland Software, Sprinklr, DoubleVerify, PubMatic, and Sprout Social.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Q3 Earnings Spotlight: How WillScot Mobile Mini Stacks Up Against Construction Services Peers

As earnings season concludes, we analyze the performance of construction and maintenance services stocks. While the sector showed overall strength, WillScot Mobile Mini faced headwinds, contrasting with standout results from peers like Comfort Systems.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Dredging Deep: Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Leads Mixed Bag of Q3 Results for Construction Services Sector

As earnings season winds down, the construction and maintenance services sector showed resilience. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock posted solid results despite a revenue miss, while peers like Primoris soared. We analyze the key drivers and what's next for these industrial players.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Bottom Line: How Jacobs and Peers Navigated a Turbulent Q3 in Government Consulting

The third-quarter earnings season reveals a sector at a crossroads. While government and technical consulting firms like Jacobs Solutions benefit from long-term structural trends, their latest financial results and market reactions paint a complex picture of resilience and recalibration.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Waste Management's Q4: Cost Control and Margin Gains Counter Revenue Shortfall

Waste Management's fourth-quarter revenue fell short of Wall Street forecasts, yet the company demonstrated robust margin expansion through disciplined cost management and strategic integration of acquisitions, setting a firm foundation for its 2026 outlook.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

iRhythm Holdings Gains Wall Street Favor as Cardiac Monitoring Demand Surges

Morgan Stanley and Evercore ISI reaffirm bullish ratings on iRhythm, citing strong Q4 preliminary results and growth potential from its next-gen cardiac monitoring technology.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Guggenheim Boosts Bruker Price Target to $58, Citing Strong Diagnostics Outlook

Guggenheim analyst Subbu Nambi raises her price target on Bruker Corporation (BRKR) from $53 to $58, maintaining a Buy rating and projecting nearly 25% upside, as the life sciences tools sector shows resilience.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Piper Sandler Bullish on Stryker, Sees 17% Upside Fueled by New Robotic Tech

Analyst Matthew O'Brien reaffirms an Overweight rating and $420 price target for Stryker, highlighting the potential of its new Mako RPS handheld orthopedic robot to capture cost-sensitive markets and compete with rivals like Zimmer Biomet.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

DexCom's Strong Q4 Preliminary Results and Ambitious 2026 Outlook Fuel Investor Optimism

DexCom Inc. (DXCM) has released preliminary Q4 figures that exceeded expectations and provided robust long-term guidance, reinforcing its position as a favored pick among analysts and hedge funds in the medical devices sector.

Jan 30, 2026