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Instacart Parent Maplebear Inc. (CART) Posts Strong Q3, Fueling Bullish Outlook on Profitability and Enterprise Growth

Maplebear Inc., operating as Instacart, reported robust third-quarter results for 2025, showcasing resilient demand and improved margins. A recent bullish analysis highlights the company's strategic shift towards enterprise technology and disciplined financial management as key drivers for future growth, despite near-term headwinds in advertising.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Fortive Soars on Strong Q4 Beat and Upbeat 2026 Outlook

Shares of industrial technology conglomerate Fortive surged nearly 10% Thursday after the company delivered better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and issued a robust financial forecast for 2026, signaling renewed confidence in its core operations.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Silgan Holdings Surges on Strong Q4 Beat, Easing Investor Concerns Over Outlook

Shares of packaging giant Silgan Holdings jumped more than 7% after the company's fourth-quarter earnings and revenue topped Wall Street forecasts, providing a welcome boost following a period of investor caution over its financial guidance.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Simon Property Group Bets $250M on Revamping Three Iconic Malls, Including Denver's Cherry Creek

Simon Property Group has unveiled a major redevelopment initiative targeting three of its premier shopping centers, with Denver's Cherry Creek Shopping Center set for a significant transformation alongside properties in Nashville and Tampa. The $250 million-plus investment aims to reinforce these malls as top-tier luxury and experiential retail destinations.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Unsealed Documents Reveal Jeffrey Epstein's 2014 Coinbase Investment, Links to Crypto Figures

Newly released DOJ files detail communications showing Brock Pierce facilitated Epstein's entry into Coinbase's Series C round, while later emails reveal Blockchain Capital's attempts to buy his stake years later.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Bolivia's Morales in Seclusion as Arrest Warrant Looms and U.S. DEA Returns

Former Bolivian leader Evo Morales has vanished from public view for over a month, coinciding with an active arrest warrant and the controversial reinstatement of U.S. drug enforcement agents to the country, fueling speculation and political tension.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Supreme Court Clears California's Democratic-Leaning Congressional Map, Setting Stage for High-Stakes Midterms

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to block California's newly adopted congressional district map, a move seen as countering Republican redistricting efforts in Texas. The decision is expected to bolster Democratic prospects in the battle for control of the House of Representatives in the upcoming midterm elections.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Prince Andrew Exits Royal Lodge Early as Epstein Document Fallout Intensifies

The Duke of York has vacated his Windsor residence ahead of schedule, following the latest release of court files from the Jeffrey Epstein case which contained new details about his associations with the disgraced financier.

Feb 4, 2026

Financial Planners Urge 'Abortion Fund' as Essential Safety Net in Post-Roe Era

As reproductive rights face escalating legal threats, personal finance experts are advising clients to prioritize dedicated savings for abortion access—a stark reflection of America's shifting healthcare landscape.

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

Qualcomm's Strategic Pivot: From Smartphone Giant to Telecom, Edge AI, and Automotive Powerhouse

Qualcomm is aggressively diversifying beyond its core smartphone business, forging key partnerships in Open RAN with Rakuten Mobile and 1Finity, launching an Asia-Pacific edge AI initiative, and securing a major automotive design win with ECARX. This strategic expansion signals a fundamental shift for the chipmaker as it aims to become a central player in next-generation infrastructure and intelligent systems.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Porsche's Electric Sports Car Ambitions Stall: 718 EV Line Under Review as VW Group Sharpens Cost Focus

Volkswagen Group is reportedly reconsidering the future of the all-electric Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman, citing development hurdles and rising costs. The potential move signals a strategic pivot towards core, high-volume electric vehicles and stricter financial discipline across the auto giant's portfolio.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Atlanta Emerges as National STEM Powerhouse, Ranking Second in New Metro Analysis

A comprehensive new ranking places Atlanta as the nation's second-best metro for STEM professionals, highlighting its robust job market, high wages, and quality of life, while identifying the top and bottom cities for science and tech careers.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

SpaceX Expands IPO Banking Pool, Courts International Lenders Ahead of Historic Listing

Elon Musk's SpaceX is broadening its IPO syndicate, holding pitches with non-U.S. banks in January. The move comes as the company, now set to include xAI, prepares for a record-breaking public offering later this year that could value the combined entity at $1.25 trillion.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Supreme Court Clears Path for California's New Congressional Map, Setting Stage for High-Stakes Midterms

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to block California's newly drawn congressional districts, a decision that bolsters Democratic prospects to gain up to five House seats in the upcoming elections and intensifies the national battle over partisan redistricting.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

The Silent Threat to Retirement Savings: How Portfolio Drift Undermines Financial Security

For retirees, neglecting to rebalance an investment portfolio is no longer a minor oversight—it's a critical risk that can amplify losses, deplete reserves, and permanently alter a retirement's trajectory. Behavioral biases and market momentum often conspire to create a dangerous imbalance between stocks and bonds, leaving savers exposed just when protection matters most.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Anthropic Takes Aim at OpenAI with Super Bowl Ad, Vows to Keep Claude Ad-Free

In a bold marketing move ahead of the Super Bowl, AI firm Anthropic reinforces its commitment to an ad-free chatbot experience for Claude, directly contrasting rival OpenAI's new advertising tests and highlighting a deepening philosophical divide in the industry.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Trump and Xi Navigate Trade and Taiwan in Pivotal Pre-Summit Call

In a lengthy phone conversation ahead of a planned in-person summit, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed bolstering agricultural and energy trade, while addressing persistent tensions over Taiwan and regional security.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Novartis, Sandoz Face 43-State Lawsuit Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy

A coalition of 43 state attorneys general has filed a sweeping lawsuit accusing pharmaceutical giant Novartis and its former subsidiary Sandoz of orchestrating a massive bid-rigging scheme for 31 generic drugs, calling it one of the most brazen conspiracies ever uncovered in the industry.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

U.S. Economy Defies Gravity: How Sky-High Tariffs Failed to Trigger the Forecasted Downturn

Contrary to widespread economic predictions, aggressive U.S. tariff policies have not stalled growth, forcing a reassessment of trade shock models and policy impacts.

Feb 4, 2026