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Alvotech's Valuation Puzzle: A Deep Dive After a Year of Steep Losses and Recent Gains

Biosimilars developer Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO) presents a complex picture for investors, with recent short-term share price gains starkly contrasted by a punishing 57% decline over the past year. As the stock trades at a significant discount to some analyst targets, the market debates whether this signals a prime opportunity or reflects deeper, unresolved challenges.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

FTC Warns: Winter Storms Bring a Surge in Utility Imposter Scams

As freezing temperatures grip the nation, federal regulators and consumer advocates are sounding the alarm on a predictable wave of scams. Fraudsters are exploiting the weather, posing as utility companies to pressure victims into immediate payments.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Software Stocks in Freefall as AI Disruption Fears Trigger 'SaaSpocalypse'

A wave of panic selling has engulfed the software sector, with even giants like Microsoft not spared. Investors are fleeing on fears that artificial intelligence will erode pricing power, competitive advantages, and long-term growth, creating what traders are calling a 'SaaSpocalypse'.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Musk's xAI Ramps Up Crypto and Finance Hiring Amid $1 Trillion SpaceX Merger

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is launching a major recruitment drive for cryptocurrency and traditional finance experts to train its AI models. This strategic push coincides with the company's impending $1 trillion merger with SpaceX, signaling a deeper integration of Musk's tech and financial ambitions.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Aave Founder Stani Kulechov Acquires £22M Notting Hill Mansion, Highlighting Crypto Wealth Migration

Stani Kulechov, founder of the decentralized finance protocol Aave, has purchased a luxury five-story residence in London's Notting Hill for £22 million, reportedly below asking price, as crypto entrepreneurs increasingly invest in traditional real estate assets.

Feb 3, 2026

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Colorado Restaurant Staff Face Felony Charges After Allegedly Confronting Dine-and-Dash Patrons with Gun, Chokehold

Two Fraser restaurant employees have been arrested on felony assault charges after police say they pursued customers suspected of leaving without paying a $100 tab, with one allegedly brandishing a firearm and the other applying a chokehold.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Cramer's Call: McKesson Earnings Often Trigger Stock Surge, But Political Headwinds Loom

CNBC's Jim Cramer has spotlighted healthcare distributor McKesson Corp., noting its history of post-earnings rallies. However, the 'Mad Money' host cautions that aggressive regulatory rhetoric from the White House could unsettle the entire sector.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Eli Lilly's GLP-1 Trial Data in Focus as Earnings Take Backseat, Says Cramer

CNBC's Jim Cramer suggests that upcoming clinical trial updates for Eli Lilly's GLP-1 drugs, rather than quarterly earnings, are the primary catalyst investors should watch for potential stock movement.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Cramer Bullish on Amgen, Cites Robust Drug Pipeline Following JPMorgan Conference

CNBC's Jim Cramer has added Amgen to his watchlist, expressing strong confidence in the biotech giant's future following positive updates at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference. He specifically highlighted the strength of the company's development pipeline.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Cramer Sees a Floor for Chipotle: 'Too Low' to Ignore Ahead of Earnings

CNBC's Jim Cramer suggests Chipotle Mexican Grill's stock, despite potential for a muted quarter, may be poised for a rebound given its depressed valuation, highlighting it in his weekly market game plan.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Cramer Sounds Caution on AMD Earnings, Warns of Shifting Semiconductor Market Dynamics

CNBC's Jim Cramer expresses apprehension ahead of Advanced Micro Devices' quarterly report, suggesting even strong results may not satisfy a market exhibiting a new, unforgiving pattern toward chip stocks.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Cramer Backs Merck's Diversification Push, Sees Path Beyond Keytruda Reliance

CNBC's Jim Cramer has spotlighted Merck & Co. as a strategic holding, praising the pharmaceutical giant's acquisition-driven strategy to build a more balanced portfolio ahead of its blockbuster drug's patent cliff.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Jim Cramer Backs Palantir Ahead of Earnings, Praises CEO Alex Karp's Tenacity

CNBC's Jim Cramer has placed Palantir Technologies on his radar ahead of its quarterly report, expressing confidence in the data analytics firm's performance and highlighting the combative leadership style of CEO Alex Karp.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Disney's Earnings in Focus: Jim Cramer Flags Challenges Amid Streaming Wars and Park Performance

As The Walt Disney Company prepares to report earnings, CNBC's Jim Cramer places the media giant under scrutiny, highlighting persistent challenges in its streaming business and theme park operations that investors will be watching closely.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond the Hype: Three AI Infrastructure Plays Poised for Growth in 2026

As the artificial intelligence boom enters a new phase of enterprise deployment, investors are looking beyond pure software to the foundational hardware layer. We analyze three key companies powering the AI revolution and why their roles may offer a compelling, lower-risk investment thesis this February.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Porsche's Electric Ambitions Stall: 718 EV Program Under Review Amid Cost Pressures

Under new CEO Michael Leiters, Porsche is reconsidering its plan to launch electric versions of the 718 Boxster and Cayman. Soaring development costs, softer EV demand, and strategic realignments have forced a high-stakes reassessment of the brand's electrification roadmap.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Markets Edge Higher Ahead of Earnings Wave, Eyes on Washington as Key Jobs Data Delayed

U.S. stock futures ticked up Tuesday as investors braced for a heavy slate of corporate results, while a partial government shutdown forced a delay of January's crucial employment report, adding uncertainty to the economic outlook.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Autoliv Shares Surge 32%, Yet Major Fund Trims $3.8M Stake in Strategic Rebalance

Despite a strong year of outperformance for automotive safety giant Autoliv, investment firm Tweedy Browne has significantly reduced its holding, sparking debate on whether the move signals caution or prudent portfolio management.

Feb 3, 2026

Georgia's Water Bill Crisis: Homeowners Hit with Mysterious $1,000 Charges as County Rolls Out Smart Meters

Residents in Clayton County, Georgia, are reeling from unexplained water bill spikes reaching nearly $1,000 monthly, despite no evidence of leaks. As officials promote a county-wide smart meter upgrade, homeowners demand answers and refunds for what they call erroneous charges.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Amazon's Delivery Speed Surge Tightens Grip on Retail, Pressuring Walmart's Counterplay

Amazon has shattered its own delivery speed records, completing over 13 billion same- or next-day deliveries globally in 2025, intensifying the logistics arms race with Walmart and reshaping consumer expectations for instant fulfillment.

Feb 3, 2026