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FedEx CEO Charts Cautious Path on Robotics, Bets Big on AI for Global Network

While aggressively deploying AI across its vast logistics network, FedEx is taking a measured, pilot-stage approach to warehouse automation and drones, CEO Raj Subramaniam tells The New York Times. The shipping giant, handling $2 trillion in global commerce, prioritizes scalable infrastructure over unproven robotics for its 17 million daily packages.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Columbia Financial Soars on Strong Earnings and Major Acquisition

Shares of Columbia Financial surged nearly 9% Monday, propelled by a robust quarterly earnings report and the announcement of a nearly $600 million deal to acquire Northfield Bancorp, a move set to create a New Jersey banking powerhouse.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Powering the Future: Three Energy Innovators for a $100 Bet

As the U.S. grapples with surging energy demands from AI and data centers, a new wave of companies is emerging. We look at three speculative but promising energy stocks where a modest investment could tap into long-term structural shifts.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Monolithic Power Systems Powers Ahead: Strong Balance Sheet and AI Tailwinds Fuel Bullish Outlook

Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR), a key player in power management semiconductors, is attracting investor attention with its robust financials, exposure to high-growth AI and automotive markets, and disciplined capital returns, despite trading at a premium valuation.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Karman Holdings (KRMN): A High-Flying Defense Play Riding the Missile Boom

Karman Holdings, a recent NYSE entrant, is capturing Wall Street's attention with its pivotal role in next-generation missile and hypersonic systems. As U.S. defense budgets swell, can this premium-valued contractor justify its lofty multiples?

Feb 3, 2026

Business

From AI Pioneer to Clinical Contender: Why AbCellera's Deep Pipeline and Cash Cushion Are Drawing Bullish Bets

Once a high-flying AI discovery platform, AbCellera Biologics is navigating a critical transition to a clinical-stage biotech. With a fortified balance sheet and key Phase 1 readouts on the horizon, some investors see a compelling, albeit risky, turnaround story taking shape.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond the Growth Narrative: How Paycom's Beti Drives Profitability Through Customer Maturity

While many SaaS stocks are valued on revenue growth, Paycom Software presents a compelling, counterintuitive investment case. Its secret lies in a unique margin expansion engine powered by its Beti platform, which transforms customer maturity into sustained profitability and deepens client lock-in.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Waters Corporation (WAT): Analyzing the Bull Case Amidst Stagnant Growth

Despite a dominant position in analytical instruments, Waters Corporation faces headwinds from a slowing Chinese market and elevated debt. We examine the investment thesis for the life sciences tools provider, weighing its recurring revenue model against current valuation concerns.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AXT, Inc.: The Unseen Semiconductor Play Powering the AI Infrastructure Boom

As data centers scramble to upgrade for the AI era, a critical bottleneck has emerged in optical communications. AXT, Inc., a specialist in compound semiconductor substrates, finds itself at the center of this shift, leveraging a unique supply chain advantage to meet explosive demand for indium phosphide.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Cuba Confirms Diplomatic Contacts with U.S., Denies Formal Negotiations Amid Deepening Crisis

Havana acknowledges 'communications' with the Trump administration but stops short of confirming talks, as fuel shortages and U.S. pressure push the island toward a humanitarian brink.

Feb 3, 2026

US

DOJ Weighs Appeal in Case of 5-Year-Old Released from ICE Custody, Spotlighting Trump's Detention Policies

The Department of Justice may challenge a federal judge's order to release a five-year-old boy and his father from immigration detention, a case that has ignited debate over the administration's aggressive enforcement tactics and the conditions inside family detention centers.

Feb 3, 2026

US

EU's Revised 2035 Climate Rules Could See Electric Vehicle Sales Drop to 50%, Advocacy Group Warns

Brussels-based clean transport group Transport & Environment warns that the European Commission's proposed easing of 2035 emissions targets may allow combustion-engine cars to make up half of new sales, marking a significant retreat from earlier climate ambitions.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Apple Shatters Records with $143B Quarter, Yet AI Ambitions and Memory Costs Loom

Apple's historic Q1 earnings, fueled by unprecedented iPhone demand, sent its stock on a wild ride. While the results dazzled Wall Street, muted guidance on memory cost pressures and questions about its AI roadmap tempered the celebration.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Devon and Coterra Forge U.S. Shale Giant in $1B Synergy, $5B Buyback Deal

Devon Energy and Coterra Energy announce a strategic, all-stock merger to create a dominant multi-basin U.S. shale operator. The combined entity, centered on the prolific Delaware Basin, targets $1 billion in annual synergies and over $5 billion in shareholder returns, promising enhanced scale and capital efficiency.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Papa John's Bets Big on Pan Pizza Relaunch to Win Over Diners and Investors

Papa John's International has rolled out a revamped Pan Pizza nationwide, marking a significant strategic push to refresh its menu and compete more aggressively in the premium pizza segment. The move underscores the chain's focus on product innovation to drive customer traffic and brand relevance amid fierce industry competition.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

NXP Doubles Down on Automotive Future: Sells MEMS Unit, Acquires Aviva Links to Bolster In-Car Connectivity

NXP Semiconductors sharpens its strategic focus on the connected car, divesting its MEMS sensor business while snapping up Aviva Links to enhance its high-speed data link portfolio for next-generation vehicles.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Neogen Corporation's Turnaround Gains Traction as New CEO's Strategy Shows Early Results

After a period of significant volatility, Neogen Corporation (NEOG) is showing signs of a sustainable operational turnaround under new leadership, with its latest quarterly results beating expectations and prompting a rare guidance upgrade.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond the Golden Arches: Why McDonald's Franchise Model and Digital Push Fuel a Bullish Outlook

As McDonald's stock hovers near $315, a closer look reveals a business less about burgers and more about a high-margin global franchise machine. With robust cash flow, aggressive expansion, and a digital ecosystem driving loyalty, analysts see a defensive compounder—if the price is right.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

TSMC's Global Dominance and AI Boom Fuel Bullish Investment Thesis

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) continues to solidify its position as the indispensable engine of the global tech industry. Driven by insatiable AI demand and strategic global expansion, the chipmaking titan's financial performance and long-term outlook are drawing intense investor scrutiny and bullish projections.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Achieve Life Sciences Nears FDA Verdict on Smoking Cessation Drug, Fueling Investor Optimism

With a key FDA decision on its non-nicotine therapy cytisinicline expected by mid-2026, Achieve Life Sciences (ACHV) is drawing bullish attention for its potential to address a massive unmet need in smoking cessation and tap into a newly opened market void.

Feb 3, 2026