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Bread Financial Caps 2025 with Strong Growth, Eyes Further Diversification and Tech Investment

Bread Financial (NYSE: BFH) delivered robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, meeting expectations through strategic partner expansions, improved credit health, and strengthened capital positioning. Management outlines a 2026 roadmap focused on sustainable growth, deposit mix optimization, and leveraging AI across operations.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

MicroStrategy Doubles Down on Bitcoin Bet, Raising Investor Concerns Over Share Dilution

MicroStrategy has added nearly 3,000 Bitcoins to its corporate treasury, solidifying its lead as the largest public holder of the cryptocurrency. The purchase, funded by new stock sales, intensifies the debate over the company's valuation and the risks of its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Robinhood Doubles Down: Tokenized Stocks and SpaceX IPO Access Fuel Investor Debate

Robinhood Markets is making a bold two-pronged move, expanding its tokenized stock offerings while positioning itself as a key retail gateway for SpaceX's anticipated IPO. This strategy underscores its ambition to democratize high-profile investments but also intensifies scrutiny on its regulatory risks and valuation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

GenLogs Secures $60M to Power Next-Gen Supply Chain Intelligence, Drawing on Intelligence Community Tactics

FreightTech innovator GenLogs has closed a $60 million Series B round led by Battery Ventures. The startup, founded by a former CIA officer, leverages a vast sensor network and AI to bring unprecedented visibility and security to the fragmented trucking industry.

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

Business

CytomX Therapeutics Gains Analyst Favor Ahead of Key Colorectal Cancer Data Release

Piper Sandler and Barclays have raised price targets for CytomX Therapeutics (CTMX), citing promising early-phase data for its experimental colorectal cancer therapy. Updated results from a larger patient cohort are expected this quarter.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

U.S. Launches $12 Billion 'Project Vault' to Counter China's Rare Earth Dominance

The White House has confirmed the launch of a major strategic initiative to stockpile rare earth elements, aiming to reduce American dependence on China for the critical minerals used in defense tech and consumer electronics.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Fed Chair Contender's 'New Gold' Bitcoin Endorsement Clashes With Market Slump

Kevin Warsh, a leading candidate for Federal Reserve Chair, has historically framed Bitcoin not as a threat but as a crucial policy signal. His past comments labeling it 'the new gold' for younger investors stand in stark contrast to the cryptocurrency's recent 3% decline, highlighting the volatile intersection of regulatory sentiment and digital asset markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

William Blair Touts Rambus as a Leading Force in the Booming DRAM Market

Investment firm William Blair has initiated coverage on Rambus Inc. with an 'Outperform' rating, highlighting the chip designer's dominant market share in interface circuits and its strategic positioning to capitalize on surging demand from AI data centers and server DRAM upgrades.

Feb 2, 2026

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Dynatrace Maintains Buy Rating Despite Price Target Cut; New AI Platform Unveiled

TD Cowen reaffirms its Buy rating on Dynatrace (DT) while adjusting its price target, anticipating stronger-than-expected performance driven by its new AI-powered observability platform, Dynatrace Intelligence.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ethereum's 2026: The Year of Convergence?

After a period of Bitcoin dominance, a confluence of technological maturity, shifting institutional narratives, and regulatory clarity could propel Ethereum back into the spotlight. Analysts point to its foundational role in decentralized finance and a series of upcoming catalysts as reasons for a potential breakout year.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Investors Pull Record $1.73B From Crypto Funds as Rate Cut Hopes Fade

Digital asset investment products witnessed their largest weekly capital flight since late 2025, with Bitcoin and Ethereum bearing the brunt of a $1.73 billion exodus. The sell-off, concentrated in the U.S., underscores a sharp pivot in risk appetite amid shifting macroeconomic winds, though Solana and select regions bucked the trend with modest inflows.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Linq Secures $20M Series A to Power AI Assistants Inside Everyday Messaging Apps

The startup, which pivoted from digital business cards, now provides the API infrastructure enabling AI companies to deploy chatbots directly within iMessage, RCS, and SMS, capitalizing on the shift away from traditional apps.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Fidelity, Broadcom Reach Settlement in Critical Software Access Dispute

Fidelity Investments and Broadcom have settled a legal dispute that threatened Fidelity's access to business-critical software, averting a potential operational crisis. The agreement, reached just before a key court hearing, ensures continued service for a Fidelity subsidiary.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

IBM Bolsters Enterprise AI Strategy with New Platform, Key Partnership, and PepsiCo CEO Joining Board

IBM intensifies its focus on the enterprise AI market with the launch of its governed deployment platform, a strategic collaboration with e& for regulated sectors, and the appointment of PepsiCo's Ramon Laguarta to its board of directors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Edwards Lifesciences Halts JenaValve Acquisition, Doubles Down on Core Valve Technology

Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) has terminated its planned takeover of JenaValve, opting instead to reinvest capital into its internal transcatheter aortic (TAVR) and mitral valve development programs. The strategic pivot underscores a renewed focus on organic growth in its core structural heart business.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Edwards Lifesciences: Strong Fundamentals Mask Growth Concerns as Stock Slips

Despite a recent 4.7% stock decline, Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) boasts a robust 13% Return on Equity, outperforming its industry. Yet, its modest 4.6% five-year growth rate raises questions about future potential and market valuation.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

TSMC Bets Big on AI Future with Record $56 Billion Capex Plan, Fueling Market Optimism

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has unveiled an aggressive capital expenditure plan for 2026, signaling robust confidence in sustained demand driven by artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, which has spurred a significant rally in its shares and upward revisions from analysts.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Amazon in Advanced Talks to Lead OpenAI's Mega-Funding Round with Potential $50 Billion Investment

Amazon is negotiating a landmark investment of up to $50 billion in OpenAI, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move could position the tech giant as the lead investor in a funding round aiming to raise up to $100 billion ahead of a potential trillion-dollar IPO.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the FTSE Slump: Three UK Penny Stocks Showing Resilience Amid Market Uncertainty

While broader UK indices face headwinds, a closer look reveals potential in smaller-cap companies. We examine three penny stocks—Alumasc Group, Mercia Asset Management, and Roebuck Food Group—that are navigating economic challenges with distinct strategies and financial profiles.

Feb 2, 2026