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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

Veeva Systems: A Buying Opportunity or Overvalued Tech Play? Analysts Weigh In

Veeva Systems' stock has faced recent pressure, declining over 11% in the past year. A deep dive into its valuation reveals a stark contrast: a discounted cash flow model suggests significant upside, while its premium P/E ratio tells a more cautious tale. We examine the numbers and what they mean for investors eyeing the life sciences cloud leader.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

MaxLinear Declares 2025 an 'Inflection Year' as Infrastructure and Optical Tech Drive Record Growth

Chip designer MaxLinear capped off a transformative 2025 with a strong fourth quarter, reporting 30% full-year revenue growth and positive cash flow ahead of schedule. CEO Kishore Seendripu pointed to surging demand in data center optical interconnects and wireless infrastructure as key catalysts, positioning the company for even faster growth in 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Two Tech Stocks to Avoid Despite Steep Declines: C3.ai and The Trade Desk Face Mounting Headwinds

While buying the dip can be a profitable strategy, investors should steer clear of C3.ai and The Trade Desk. Significant operational challenges and management turmoil suggest their recent plunges may not be over.

Jan 30, 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

US

Speaker Johnson Navigates GOP Rebellion as Partial Shutdown Drags On

House Speaker Mike Johnson confronts a fractured Republican conference upon lawmakers' return to Washington, with hardline members demanding contentious policy riders in exchange for votes to end the government shutdown.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Palantir Soars on Analyst Confidence and Stellar Earnings, Fueling AI Stock Rally

Palantir Technologies' stock gained momentum Monday following an upgrade by William Blair, a move vindicated after hours by a strong Q4 earnings report that exceeded forecasts and set robust guidance for 2026.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Palantir Soars on AI-Driven Earnings Beat, Defying Skeptics with "Remarkable" Growth

Palantir Technologies' stock surged after hours as its Q4 earnings and bullish 2026 guidance surpassed analyst forecasts, signaling a powerful acceleration in its AI software business and vindicating CEO Alex Karp's long-term strategy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Palantir Earnings Preview: Options Market Bets on Rebound After Recent Slide

Despite Palantir shares trading below $150 ahead of its Q4 report, derivatives activity and analyst commentary point to expectations for a significant post-earnings recovery, driven by sustained commercial and government contract momentum.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Palantir's AI-Driven Surge: Tenth Straight Quarter of Accelerating Growth Defies Skeptics

Palantir Technologies shatters expectations with Q4 results, reporting a 70% revenue surge and forecasting continued robust growth, as its AI platform becomes a central driver for U.S. commercial business.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

CACI International's Stock Surge: Is the Defense Contractor Still Undervalued?

Shares of government IT specialist CACI International have climbed sharply in recent months, closing at $620.58 and prompting investors to reassess its valuation amid strong defense sector tailwinds. Analysts point to a potential fair value gap, but risks from budget and competitive pressures loom.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Palantir Soars on Stellar U.S. Growth, Defying Broader Market Skepticism

The data analytics firm smashed fourth-quarter estimates, fueled by a near-doubling of its U.S. revenue. While bullish forecasts signal confidence in its AI-driven future, analysts point to persistent challenges in government contracting and investor relations.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Wall Street Gains Ground as Earnings Season Kicks into High Gear

Major U.S. stock indices advanced Monday, setting a positive tone for a week packed with corporate earnings reports from technology giants and other bellwethers. Investor sentiment remains cautiously optimistic as early results surpass expectations.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Palantir's AI Ambitions Fuel Analyst Optimism: Is It a Top Stock Pick for 2026?

As Palantir Technologies (PLTR) prepares to report Q4 2025 results, a wave of bullish analyst upgrades points to surging commercial demand for its AI platform, driving a debate over its valuation and long-term potential.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Palantir's Q4 Earnings Preview: AI Momentum Meets Valuation Reality Check

As Palantir Technologies prepares to report Q4 results, soaring demand for its AI platform collides with sky-high valuations, leaving investors to weigh robust growth against bubble fears.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Dream Job vs. Underwater Mortgage: Florida Software Engineer Weighs $70K Loss for Career Change

A high-earning Orlando software engineer faces a stark choice: pursue a lifelong dream in federal law enforcement at a major pay cut and a significant real estate loss, or stay put in a lucrative tech career. His story highlights the personal costs behind shifting housing markets and career pivots.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Jim Cramer Stands Firm on Palantir, Cites Strength Among Enterprise Software Peers

CNBC's Jim Cramer reaffirmed his bullish stance on Palantir Technologies during a recent 'Mad Money' segment, placing the data analytics firm in the same league as established giants like ServiceNow and Salesforce.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Markets Edge Higher Amid Earnings Anticipation; Oil Prices Slide on Geopolitical, Demand Concerns

U.S. stocks advanced cautiously Monday as investors braced for a wave of corporate earnings reports, while crude oil prices tumbled sharply. The focus remains on key tech results and evolving geopolitical developments affecting global trade and energy markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Palantir's AI Tools for ICE Tip Processing Emerge Ahead of Critical Earnings Report

A newly disclosed DHS document reveals Palantir is providing generative AI to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to sort and summarize enforcement tips, highlighting the firm's deepening government integration just days before its Q4 earnings release.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Headlines: How Broadcom Emerges as the Silent Engine of the AI Chip Revolution

While Intel's struggles capture public attention and government subsidies, a less-heralded semiconductor titan, Broadcom, is forging a formidable path in AI through its deep partnership with Alphabet and a business model built for the long haul.

Feb 2, 2026