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Morgan Stanley Stays Bullish on Dutch Bros Despite Trimming Price Target, Sees Long-Term Growth in Drive-Thru Coffee

Morgan Stanley reaffirms its Overweight rating on Dutch Bros (BROS) while slightly adjusting its price target to $82 as part of a broader 2026 sector outlook. The move follows recent analyst actions highlighting the coffee chain's aggressive expansion strategy, including its acquisition of Clutch Coffee to bolster its Southeast footprint.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

American Express Sees Price Targets Trimmed Amid Strong Growth, Rising Costs

Following its Q4 2025 results, American Express received mixed analyst reactions as Truist maintained a Buy rating but cut its price target, citing increased investment costs. JPMorgan also lowered its target while keeping a Neutral stance, despite the company posting record revenues and card fee growth.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

UBS Stays Bullish on Uber Despite Trimming Price Target, Cites Near-Term Margin Headwinds

UBS reaffirms its Buy rating on Uber Technologies but lowers its price target to $111, joining other Wall Street firms in adjusting forecasts amid concerns over near-term profitability and the autonomous vehicle timeline.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Aon's Valuation Puzzle: Undervalued by One Measure, Overpriced by Another

Aon plc's (NYSE: AON) shares, hovering around $350, present a conundrum for investors. While a proprietary 'Excess Returns' model suggests a significant 35% upside, traditional price-to-earnings analysis indicates the stock may already be richly priced. This divergence highlights the complex factors at play in valuing the global professional services and insurance brokerage giant.

Feb 5, 2026

World

U.S. Justice Department Targets Cartel Money Flow, Confronts Crypto Laundering Surge

In a strategic escalation against Mexican drug cartels, the U.S. Department of Justice is focusing on dismantling their financial networks. Prosecutors reveal a shift towards cryptocurrency by money launderers, as recent extraditions expose sophisticated methods used to funnel profits from American streets to cartel leaders.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

End of an Era: Coca-Cola Pulls Minute Maid Frozen Juices After 80 Years

Coca-Cola announces the discontinuation of its iconic Minute Maid frozen canned juice line, marking the end of an 80-year legacy as consumer tastes shift toward fresh beverages.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Miners Face Profit Squeeze as Production Costs Outpace $70K Price

With Bitcoin's spot price roughly 20% below the estimated average mining cost of $87,000, industry stress is mounting as less efficient operations are forced offline and miners liquidate holdings to stay afloat.

Feb 5, 2026

World

Exclusive: U.S. Intelligence Office Probed Puerto Rico Voting Machines, Raising Oversight Concerns

A team under Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard last spring conducted a forensic examination of Puerto Rico's electronic voting systems, sources tell Reuters. While the office cites cybersecurity risks, lawmakers question the legal basis for intelligence involvement in domestic election infrastructure.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Miners Face Squeeze as Prices Dip Below Production Costs, Profitability Hits 14-Month Low

Bitcoin's recent slide to around $70,000 has pushed its price roughly 20% below the estimated cost to mine a single coin, squeezing miner margins to their lowest point since late 2024. A sharp drop in network hashrate and a broader market downturn have intensified financial pressure, with a critical difficulty adjustment expected this week that could offer some relief.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

UBS Forecasts Lithium's Third Super-Cycle, Lifts Price Outlook by 74% on Surging EV and Storage Demand

Investment bank UBS declares lithium is entering a new era of sustained high prices, driven by a structural supply-demand mismatch. The bank sharply upgrades forecasts, citing accelerating electric vehicle adoption and a seismic shift in China's energy storage policy.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

German Regulator Slaps Amazon with €59 Million Fine for Price Control Practices

Germany's Federal Cartel Office has ordered Amazon to cease price control mechanisms on its marketplace and repay €59 million in what it calls 'unfair gains,' citing anti-competitive behavior. The tech giant plans to appeal the landmark decision.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Analysts Trim ECN Capital Outlook, Aligning Valuation with Takeout Price

Following the announced acquisition terms, analysts have revised their fair value estimate for ECN Capital (TSX:ECN) downward to CA$3.10, while also tempering revenue growth forecasts and adjusting discount rates, signaling a more conservative stance on the financial services firm's near-term trajectory.

Feb 5, 2026

World

Tragedy Over Flagstaff: Police Helicopter Downed During Route 66 Shootout, Two Officers Killed

A police helicopter crashed during an intense gunfight in Flagstaff, Arizona, near the historic Route 66, resulting in the deaths of two officers on board. The suspect is now in custody following a night of violence that locked down a neighborhood.

Feb 5, 2026

World

Exclusive: DOJ's Police Misconduct Unit Gutted, Investigations Curtailed Under New Priorities

Reuters has learned the Justice Department's key civil rights unit has lost two-thirds of its prosecutors and scaled back probes into police excessive force, raising concerns over accountability following high-profile shootings.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Choice Hotels Unveils Redesigned Everhome Suites to Capture Booming Extended-Stay Market

Choice Hotels International has launched a next-generation prototype for its Everhome Suites brand, targeting cost-conscious developers and long-term guests with a design that cuts construction costs by 13% per room while expanding capacity.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's Bear Market Deepens: Analyst PlanB Maps Out Four Potential Price Scenarios

As Bitcoin struggles below $70,000, prominent analyst PlanB confirms the onset of a bear market and outlines four possible trajectories for BTC's price, ranging from a severe crash to a shallower correction, while institutional selling and shifting cycles add to market uncertainty.

Feb 5, 2026

US

Major Breakthrough in Search for Missing Outback Boy: Police Identify Suspect Known to 4-Year-Old Gus

South Australian police have named a suspect in the four-month disappearance of August "Gus" Lamont, a child who vanished from a remote sheep station. The individual, who lived at the property and has since withdrawn cooperation, is known to the boy.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Peoples Financial Services Boosts Dividend Payout, Signaling Confidence in Financial Health

Peoples Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ: PFIS) announced a dividend increase to $0.625 per share, raising its yield to 4.5%. The move underscores the regional bank's decade-long commitment to shareholder returns and its robust earnings outlook.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Bay Area's Beloved Cream Ice Cream Chain Seeks Chapter 11 Protection After 15-Year Run

Creamy Treats Inc., parent company of the popular 'Cream' ice cream sandwich chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a Northern California court, aiming to restructure its debts while continuing operations.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Germany's Antitrust Watchdog Slaps Amazon with Ban on Price Controls, Demands Millions in Repayment

Germany's Federal Cartel Office has ordered Amazon to cease imposing price caps on third-party sellers in its German marketplace, marking a first-of-its-kind move to reclaim millions in alleged anti-competitive profits. The regulator argues Amazon's dual role as platform operator and competitor makes such price interventions illegal.

Feb 5, 2026