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DHS Funding Showdown Looms as Congress Grapples with Immigration Enforcement Reforms

A temporary spending bill has averted a full government shutdown, but funding for the Department of Homeland Security remains in limbo. With a one-week deadline, lawmakers are locked in a contentious debate over reforming ICE and Border Patrol tactics, while a new study underscores immigrants' fiscal contributions to the U.S. economy.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Infrastructure and Energy Transition Fuel Optimism for Willdan Group, Analysts Boost Target

Wedbush Securities raises its price target on Willdan Group (WLDN) to $145, citing a robust pipeline of projects driven by infrastructure spending and energy efficiency mandates. The firm's recent acquisition is seen as a strategic move to expand its municipal advisory footprint.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Kadant Acquires Longtime Supplier voestalpine BÖHLER Profil in €157M Strategic Move, Eyes Long-Term Gains Despite Near-Term Dilution

Industrial components maker Kadant Inc. (KAI) has finalized a €157 million deal to acquire Austrian precision parts manufacturer voestalpine BÖHLER Profil, a key supplier for over three decades. While the acquisition strengthens Kadant's consumables-focused strategy and secures critical patented technology, executives caution that accounting complexities and existing inventory will dilute earnings through much of 2026 before margin benefits materialize.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Novo Nordisk Navigates Pricing Headwinds After Record GLP-1 Growth, Launches Oral Wegovy

The Danish pharma giant reported strong 2025 results driven by its blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs but forecast a challenging 2026 due to pricing pressures and looming patent expiries, even as it rolls out a pivotal new oral weight-loss treatment in the U.S.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

AMD Shares Tumble Despite Strong Earnings: A Buying Opportunity or a Sign of Wider Tech Fatigue?

AMD's stock fell sharply post-earnings despite beating Q4 estimates, as its Q1 guidance failed to meet lofty market expectations. The sell-off highlights the punishing standards for AI-focused tech giants and raises questions about stretched valuations across the sector.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Palantir's AI Ambitions Fuel $200 Price Target Debate Amid Lofty Valuation Concerns

Palantir Technologies' blowout Q4 2025 earnings have reignited bullish sentiment, pushing shares higher even amid a tech selloff. While CEO Alex Karp's aggressive growth forecast for 2026 captivates the market, analysts question whether the stock's stratospheric valuation can be sustained.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Beeline's BLINKQC Gains Major Industry Foothold with Integration into ICE's Encompass Platform

Beeline Holdings (BLNE) has secured a pivotal integration deal, embedding its BLINKQC quality control tool directly into the dominant Encompass loan origination ecosystem. The move promises to deliver automated compliance checks to thousands of U.S. lenders within the next quarter.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Lakeland's Eagle FR Secures Major UK Fire Service Contract for Next-Generation Safety Gloves

Eagle FR, a subsidiary of Lakeland Industries, has won a multi-year agreement to supply its innovative Ultimate Glow+ structural firefighting gloves to seven County Fire and Rescue Services across the UK, marking a significant expansion in the competitive European safety equipment market.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

DA Davidson Trims Palantir Target to $180, Citing Lofty Valuation Despite AI Momentum

DA Davidson has lowered its price target on Palantir Technologies (PLTR) from $215 to $180, maintaining a Neutral rating. The firm acknowledges Palantir's strong AI-driven growth but warns its valuation has reached unprecedented levels following a post-earnings surge.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Aspire Biopharma's Buzz Bomb Strikes Deal with Blue Shark Beverages for Southern California Push

Buzz Bomb Caffeine Company, a subsidiary of Aspire Biopharma (ASBP), has secured a strategic partnership with Blue Shark Beverages to manage and distribute its innovative sublingual caffeine product across Southern California, beginning with a Coachella Valley launch.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Goldman Sachs' Top Conviction Picks: High-Yield Stocks With Major Upside Potential

Goldman Sachs' latest Conviction List highlights five dividend-paying stocks with significant projected gains, offering investors a blend of income and growth in a volatile market.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Private Hiring Stalls in January as Labor Market Momentum Fades

The private sector added a mere 22,000 jobs to start 2026, signaling a persistent slowdown and raising concerns about broader economic resilience as key sectors continue to shed positions.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Fox Navigates Shifting Media Landscape: Tubi and Cable Networks Shine Amid Profit Dip

Fox Corporation reported a mixed second quarter, with overall profits declining despite revenue growth driven by its streaming service Tubi, cable networks, and sports pricing. The company faces headwinds from lower political ad revenue and TV ratings, even as it positions its live news and sports offerings for future election cycles.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

DA Davidson Sees Buying Opportunity in Q2 Holdings After Share Price Retreat

DA Davidson has upgraded Q2 Holdings (QTWO) to 'Buy,' citing an attractive valuation following a multi-month share price pullback. The firm maintains an $82 price target and projects solid organic revenue growth for the digital banking platform provider.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

JPMorgan Lifts Tyson Foods Price Target to $67 Amid Mixed Outlook

JPMorgan has increased its price target for Tyson Foods (TSN) to $67, up from $63, while maintaining a Neutral rating. The adjustment follows the company's latest earnings, which highlighted persistent struggles in its beef segment alongside brighter spots in other divisions.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Bet Goes Underwater: Can Saylor's Conviction Withstand the Pressure?

As Bitcoin's price dips below MicroStrategy's average purchase cost, critics question the sustainability of its aggressive accumulation strategy. CEO Michael Saylor remains defiant, framing volatility as a feature, not a bug, of the Bitcoin thesis.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Beyond the Trillion-Dollar Club: Why This Digital Bank Deserves Investor Attention

While mega-cap tech stocks dominate headlines, savvy investors are finding compelling value in overlooked sectors. Ally Financial, a leader in digital banking, presents a case study in durable growth and market resilience.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Dutch Bros: The 'Doubted Champion' in Immersion Investment's Portfolio

Amidst a stellar yearly return of 45.4%, investment firm Immersion Investment Partners has spotlighted Dutch Bros (BROS) as a contrarian holding in its latest investor letter. While the drive-thru coffee chain faces recent share price headwinds, the firm suggests its innovative business model may be undervalued in a market overly focused on AI.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

PepsiCo Bets on Price Cuts and Productivity to Reignite Growth After Mixed 2025

PepsiCo's Q4 earnings surpassed expectations, but underlying volume struggles, particularly in North America, prompt a strategic shift towards affordability and efficiency as the company sets its sights on a 2026 rebound.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Performance Food Group Meets Q4 Revenue Target but Stock Tumbles on Weak Guidance

Performance Food Group (NYSE: PFGC) reported fourth-quarter revenue in line with analyst forecasts, yet shares fell sharply as profit missed estimates and forward guidance underwhelmed, raising questions about growth momentum in the competitive food distribution sector.

Feb 4, 2026