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Symbotic Kicks Off Fiscal 2026 with Strong Momentum, Driven by Automation Demand and Strategic Acquisition

Warehouse automation leader Symbotic (SYM) reported robust Q1 results, surpassing revenue forecasts and achieving double-digit EBITDA margins for the first time. The company highlighted growth in system deployments, progress on next-gen e-commerce solutions, and the recent integration of Fox Robotics.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

AI Demand Fuels Record Quarter for ePlus, Company Raises Full-Year Outlook

Technology solutions provider ePlus reports a surge in Q3 sales and profit, driven by accelerating AI infrastructure projects. The company raises its annual guidance while navigating an industry-wide memory shortage.

Feb 5, 2026

World

Amazon Waterways Under Siege: Indigenous Communities Escalate Protests Against River Dredging for Agribusiness

Indigenous groups in Brazil's Amazon have intensified a two-week occupation of a key Cargill port terminal, demanding the government revoke decrees prioritizing river dredging for grain exports. The standoff highlights growing tensions between Brazil's economic ambitions and environmental pledges.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Coffee Market Plunges as Rains in Brazil, Robust Vietnam Exports Ease Supply Fears

Arabica and robusta coffee futures extended losses this week, hitting multi-month lows, as favorable weather in top grower Brazil and strong shipments from Vietnam point to improving global supplies.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Pioneer Demands Blockstream CEO's Resignation Amid Epstein Document Fallout

Longtime Bitcoin developer Luke Dashjr calls for Adam Back to step down from Blockstream leadership following revelations of Jeffrey Epstein's ties to crypto industry figures in newly unsealed court documents.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Western Digital Soars as Cramer Spotlights AI-Driven Data Storage Demand

Jim Cramer highlighted Western Digital's impressive 45% surge following earnings, underscoring the data storage giant's strategic positioning to capitalize on the artificial intelligence boom.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

GE HealthCare Posts $20.6B in FY25 Revenue, Fueled by Sustained Demand for Imaging Technology

The medtech giant surpassed financial expectations, driven by robust performance in its core imaging and pharmaceutical diagnostics segments, while outlining a strategic shift towards becoming a comprehensive healthcare solutions provider.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Democrats Bridge Internal Divide, Issue Unified Demands for Homeland Security Overhaul

Senate and House Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries have reconciled their differences, presenting a consolidated set of proposed reforms for the Department of Homeland Security as a critical funding deadline looms.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Jacobs Solutions Surges on Strong Q4 Beat, Record Backlog Signals Robust Demand

Shares of Jacobs Solutions (J) climbed over 3% after the engineering and professional services giant posted quarterly results that handily topped analyst forecasts, fueled by double-digit revenue growth and a surging project backlog.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Coffee Futures Extend Slide as Rains Boost Brazil, Vietnam Exports Surge

Arabica and robusta coffee prices fell to multi-month lows this week, pressured by favorable weather in top grower Brazil and rising shipments from Vietnam. Analysts point to an improving global supply outlook for the pullback.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Chile's Incoming Government Faces Immediate Test as Public Demands Stricter Migration Laws

A new poll reveals overwhelming public support for harsher measures against unauthorized migration, setting the stage for a contentious legislative battle as President-elect José Antonio Kast prepares to take office.

Feb 4, 2026

Novo Nordisk's Wegovy Pill Sees Explosive Demand in U.S. Launch, Signaling Shift in Obesity Treatment

Novo Nordisk reports unprecedented early uptake of its oral Wegovy, with weekly prescriptions hitting 50,000 within weeks of its U.S. debut. The pill's lower price and convenience are broadening access to GLP-1 treatments amid a rapidly evolving market.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Silicon Motion Projects Record 2026 Revenue on AI-Driven Storage Demand and Gen5 Controller Ramp

Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO) reported robust Q4 2025 results, surpassing revenue and margin targets, as executives outlined a bullish outlook fueled by AI infrastructure needs, PCIe Gen5 adoption, and strategic market share gains. The company forecasts continued sequential growth through 2026, targeting record annual revenue despite industry-wide memory supply constraints.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Coherent Eyes Another Beat as AI Demand Fuels 164% Rally Ahead of Q2 Earnings

Optical components leader Coherent is set to report quarterly results after the bell, with investors watching to see if surging AI infrastructure spending can propel a sixth straight earnings surprise and justify its meteoric stock rise.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Flex Surpasses Forecasts, Raises Outlook on Surging Data Center and Industrial Demand

Flex's fiscal Q3 earnings beat expectations, fueled by robust data center growth and a rebound in industrial and health sectors. The company raises its full-year guidance, signaling strong momentum heading into the final quarter.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Johnson Controls Powers Ahead on Data Center Demand, Raises Full-Year Outlook After Strong Q1

Buoyed by record orders and a surging backlog, Johnson Controls International plc kicks off fiscal 2026 with robust growth, margin expansion, and heightened confidence, driven largely by its pivotal role in cooling the AI revolution.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Flex Beats Q3 Forecasts on Surging Data Center Demand, Raises Full-Year Outlook

The global manufacturing solutions provider posts record revenue of $7.1 billion, driven by a 35% surge in its data center business. CEO Revathi Advaithi credits the company's integrated approach to power, cooling, and compute for capitalizing on the AI infrastructure boom.

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

Truist Taps APi Group as Top Facility Services Play for 2026, Citing Resilient Demand and Strategic Acquisitions

Truist Securities has elevated APi Group to its top sector pick, raising the price target to $50 and highlighting the company's defensive business model and recent acquisition of CertaSite as key drivers for growth.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Blockchain Sleuth TRM Labs Secures $70M, Joins Unicorn Ranks Amid Surging Demand for Crypto Compliance

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has achieved a $1 billion valuation after closing a $70 million Series C funding round. The investment, spearheaded by Blockchain Capital with backing from major financial institutions, underscores the growing criticality of crypto compliance tools as digital assets enter the mainstream.

Feb 4, 2026