Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Business

HubSpot's Strategic Shift: Upmarket Gains and AI Agents Fuel Growth Amid SMB Softness

Wall Street analysts are reaffirming confidence in HubSpot's long-term strategy, pointing to its successful expansion into larger enterprise clients and the integration of AI agents across its platform. While concerns linger over softening demand from small and mid-sized businesses, the company's focus on multi-hub adoption and upmarket contracts is seen as reshaping its core growth engine.

Feb 2, 2026

Beyond Coupons and Coffee: The Calculated Spending Habits of Frugal Baby Boomers

As inflation persists, Baby Boomers are leveraging decades of financial experience to cut costs strategically. We examine the key spending categories they avoid and the generational mindset behind their money choices.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Zegna Charts Course Through 'New Normal' with DTC Focus and Retail Expansion

In his first interview as Executive Chairman, Gildo Zegna outlines a strategy of agility and direct consumer engagement to navigate global uncertainties, as the group reports resilient 2025 results driven by its flagship brand.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Minneapolis Union Leader Reveals Coordination Between Elected Officials and Activists in Anti-ICE Monitoring

The head of the Minneapolis teachers' union has disclosed that local elected officials are participating in encrypted Signal groups used to organize surveillance and interference with federal immigration enforcement operations, raising questions about the boundaries of political activism.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Trade Tensions Thaw: U.S. and India Strike Deal After Tariff Standoff Over Russian Oil

Following months of escalating tariffs, the U.S. and India have reached a tentative trade agreement. The deal, announced by former President Trump, reportedly includes a commitment from New Delhi to shift its oil imports away from Russia.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney's Fiscal Q1 Showcases Box Office Dominance, Streaming Profitability, and Ambitious AI and Park Expansions

Disney executives detailed a robust start to fiscal 2026, driven by record-breaking animated films, a return to streaming profitability, and major investments in theme parks and AI-powered content. The company signals confidence across its interconnected portfolio.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Aptiv Posts Record Q4 Revenue, Charts Ambitious 2026 Path as Major Spinoff Looms

Aptiv capped off 2025 with record fourth-quarter sales and detailed a transformative 2026 outlook, headlined by the imminent spin-off of its Electrical Distribution Systems unit into VersaGen. The automotive tech leader is navigating currency headwinds and strategic investments to expand beyond traditional auto markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

SanDisk Stock Soars 1,479% in Year Since Spinoff, With $1,000 Price Target in Sight

One year after its separation from Western Digital, SanDisk's shares have skyrocketed nearly 1,500%, fueled by an AI-driven memory boom. A major Wall Street upgrade now sees a path to $1,000 as supply constraints and soaring demand create a 'super-profitability' cycle.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Debanked and in the Dark: The Rising Tide of Account Closures and What You Can Do

A record number of individuals and businesses found themselves locked out of their bank accounts last year. We examine the opaque reasons behind 'debanking', the immediate steps to take if it happens to you, and the new rules offering a glimmer of transparency.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Arkansas Police Chief's Solo Standoff Ends 140-MPH Chase Involving Infant

A routine traffic stop in Hazen, Arkansas, escalated into a perilous high-speed pursuit reaching 140 mph, culminating in a lone police chief facing down three suspects with a child in the vehicle. The dramatic confrontation, captured on Reelz's 'On Patrol: Live,' highlights the split-second decisions officers make when public safety and a child's welfare are on the line.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Frost Bank Charts Independent Course as Texas Banking Landscape Consolidates

Amid a flurry of bank mergers and acquisitions reshaping Texas, San Antonio-based Frost Bank is doubling down on its organic growth strategy. CEO Phil Green asserts the bank has "zero interest" in M&A, positioning itself to win customers dislocated by industry upheaval.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Tech Bro Dream: How Electricians, Librarians, and Roofers Are Redefining Early Retirement

The FIRE movement is no longer the exclusive domain of high-flying tech salaries. A growing community of middle and working-class Americans is proving that strategic frugality and disciplined investing can pave the way to financial independence decades ahead of schedule.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Albertsons Media Collective Plants Flag in New York with Office Launch and Brand Refresh

Albertsons' retail media division opens its first NYC office and unveils a new logo, signaling a significant expansion and strategic push to deepen ties with advertisers and agencies in the competitive retail media landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

The 2026 Sports Marketing Blitz: How Brands Are Gearing Up for a Historic Year of Global Events

With the FIFA World Cup in North America, the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, and a packed calendar of major events, 2026 is poised to be a landmark year for sports. Brands and retailers are deploying sophisticated strategies that prioritize cultural marketing and community engagement over mere sales spikes, navigating a landscape where consumer loyalty is won through storytelling, not just sponsorship.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Pressure Mounts on Lord Mandelson to Resign from House of Lords Amid Deepening Epstein Scandal Fallout

Former UK ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, faces intensifying political and public pressure to relinquish his lifetime seat in the House of Lords following new revelations about his financial and personal ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for his resignation, as documents suggest payments and close correspondence between the two.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Iger's Farewell: Disney's Theme Parks and Entertainment Units Vie for Top Profit Crown

As Bob Iger prepares to step down, he highlights a 'healthy competition' between Disney's resurgent parks and its entertainment division to become the company's primary profit driver, with the board close to naming his successor.

Feb 2, 2026

Coinbase Research Chief Predicts Passage of Landmark Crypto Bill as Industry Lobbying Intensifies in Washington

As key financial and digital asset leaders convene in Washington, Coinbase's Head of Global Research expresses strong confidence that the long-stalled CLARITY Act will finally pass this year, citing growing bipartisan support and institutional pressure.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the AI Hype: Energy and Utilities Stocks Offer Steady Dividends for 2026 Income

While tech captures headlines, a selection of energy and utility companies present a compelling case for reliable, high-yield dividend income in the coming year, backed by essential infrastructure and evolving demand drivers.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Sicilian Town of Niscemi Teeters on the Brink as Landslide Exposes Decades of Neglect

A catastrophic landslide has torn through the historic Sicilian town of Niscemi, forcing mass evacuations and exposing a legacy of bureaucratic delays and unheeded geological warnings that left the community perilously vulnerable.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Qatar Launches Historic Offshore Decommissioning, Taps McDermott for Landmark Project

QatarEnergy awards McDermott a pivotal contract to plan the removal of 27 aging offshore platforms, marking the nation's first major step in responsibly retiring legacy oil and gas infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2026