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Erasca Secures $225M in Follow-On Offering, Bolsters RAS-Focused Pipeline Amid Investor Optimism

Biotech firm Erasca, Inc. raised $225 million in a January 2026 follow-on equity offering, providing a substantial runway for its clinical-stage RAS-targeted cancer therapies. The capital infusion, alongside promising updates for programs like ERAS-0015 and ERAS-4001, has reignited debate on the company's valuation and path to commercialization.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Kering Expands Sustainable Fashion Hunt Across Middle East with Regional Generation Award

Following a successful pilot in Saudi Arabia, the French luxury group and the Saudi Fashion Commission are widening their search for sustainable fashion innovators across the region, aiming to accelerate tangible solutions for the industry's environmental challenges.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Greece Nears Landmark Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Joining European Push for Online Safety

Greece is finalizing plans to prohibit children under 15 from accessing social media platforms, a senior government official confirmed. The move follows Spain's recent announcement of a similar ban for under-16s, signaling a broader European regulatory crackdown on tech giants.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Arkema's Battery Ambitions and Sustainability Credentials: Is the Market Still Underestimating the Stock?

French specialty chemicals giant Arkema has inked a strategic battery partnership and secured a top sustainability rating. Analysts are weighing whether these moves signal a transformative shift for the company's role in the EV and energy storage sectors, and if its current share price fully reflects this potential.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Wall Street Steadies Ahead of Earnings Avalanche; Palantir Soars on AI Defense Demand

U.S. stock futures pointed higher Tuesday as markets stabilized from commodity-led losses, with investor focus shifting to a torrent of corporate earnings. Palantir Technologies surged premarket following strong results fueled by defense spending on its AI platforms.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Navigating the Paradox: VML Report Urges Marketers to Balance Consumer Anxiety with Hope for 2026

VML's 'Future 100' report identifies key trends for 2026, highlighting a consumer mood of 'dysoptimism' and the need for brands to master blended realities, micro-content, and value-driven engagement in a complex economic and technological landscape.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AI Model Projects Tesla Stock Path: A $456 Target in 60 Days Amid Evolving Market Dynamics

An AI analysis suggests Tesla shares could see modest gains, averaging around $456 by late April. As the EV leader navigates margin pressures and bets on AI-driven futures, investors weigh short-term technical forecasts against long-term transformative potential.

Feb 3, 2026

GE Vernova Unveils GridBeats APS: A Software-Defined Push to Simplify and Secure Substation Modernization

At DISTRIBUTECH 2026, GE Vernova launched its GridBeats Automation and Protection System (APS), a software-defined platform aimed at consolidating substation hardware to enhance grid resilience and flexibility amid growing digital and renewable integration demands.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Stifel Raises Target on A.O. Smith After Solid Q4, Despite Cautious Long-Term Outlook

Stifel analyst Nathan Jones boosted his price target for A.O. Smith to $85 following a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter, even as the water technology company's 2026 revenue forecast fell short of Wall Street expectations. The mixed report highlights the firm's resilience in North America against persistent challenges in its China operations.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Quebec Hosts World's First Field Test for Engineered Mineral Hydrogen

Vema Hydrogen has completed drilling its inaugural pilot wells in Quebec, marking the first real-world deployment of its novel Engineered Mineral Hydrogen technology. The project aims to validate a method for producing clean, baseload hydrogen directly from underground rock formations.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Baron Discovery Fund Bets on Medical Aesthetics, Highlights Establishment Labs as Top Performer

In its Q4 2025 letter, Baron Discovery Fund pointed to medical technology firm Establishment Labs Holdings (ESTA) as a key contributor, despite the fund's slight underperformance against its benchmark. The fund remains optimistic about a high-growth, low-inflation environment in 2026.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Hensoldt's Steady Growth and Modest Leadership Pay Draw Investor Attention

Amid a market often captivated by speculative tech stories, German defense specialist Hensoldt (ETR:HAG) presents a case for steady, profitable growth. With rising earnings, robust revenue, and a CEO compensation package notably below industry peers, the company is earning a spot on value-focused watchlists.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

BD Announces Major Restructuring and $110M Expansion Amid Analyst Upgrade

Becton Dickinson (BD) sees its price target raised by Piper Sandler as the medtech giant prepares to overhaul its financial reporting structure and invests heavily in prefillable syringe production to meet booming demand for GLP-1 and biologic drugs.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Tesla Claims 'Major' Battery Manufacturing Breakthrough With Dry Electrode Process

Elon Musk touts a new dry electrode technique as a significant advance for lithium-ion battery production, promising lower costs, reduced environmental impact, and greater scalability for Tesla's energy and automotive divisions.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Penguin Solutions Appoints AI Veteran as CEO, Signaling Strategic Pivot and Investor Scrutiny

Penguin Solutions (PENG) has named technology executive Kash Shaikh as its new CEO, replacing retiring veteran Mark Adams. The leadership change underscores the company's intensified focus on AI infrastructure, a move that analysts say could redefine its investment thesis amid ongoing valuation debates.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Broadridge Beats Estimates with Strong Q4, Fueled by Steady Demand for Financial Infrastructure

Financial technology giant Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that comfortably exceeded Wall Street forecasts, driven by resilient demand for its core transaction processing and investor communications services.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond the S&P 500: Why Global Diversification May Be the Answer to Lofty U.S. Valuations

With major U.S. indices trading at historically high multiples, investors are increasingly looking abroad. The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) offers a diversified, value-oriented path to global growth, contrasting sharply with the concentrated tech exposure of the domestic market.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Dell and NxtGen AI Forge Partnership to Build India's First Large-Scale 'AI Factory'

Dell Technologies and Indian IT firm NxtGen AI have announced a strategic collaboration to establish what is being billed as India's premier AI factory. The initiative leverages Dell's AI Factory architecture with NVIDIA technology, aiming to provide scalable AI infrastructure for enterprises, startups, and government agencies across the country.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

PayPal Shakes Up Leadership, Taps Board Member and Former HP CEO Enrique Lores to Steer Digital Payments Giant

In a surprise move, PayPal replaces CEO Alex Chriss after just five months, appointing veteran tech executive and board member Enrique Lores to lead the company amid investor pressure for faster growth and strategic clarity.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Greece Nears Under-15 Social Media Ban as Spain Proposes Stricter Under-16 Block

Greece is finalizing a ban on social media access for children under 15, a senior official confirms, while Spain announces a parallel plan to block users under 16 and introduce personal liability for tech executives over platform hate speech.

Feb 3, 2026