Iranian media reports confirm high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran are scheduled for Friday in Oman, a familiar neutral ground, as regional hostilities escalate and international scrutiny intensifies over Tehran's harsh response to recent protests.
Wall Street grapples with a pronounced sector rotation out of high-flying technology names, driving volatility across major indices. Amid the shift, analyst calls highlight potential value in energy, consumer discretionary, and select fintech stocks for February 4, 2026.
The commercial real estate data giant CoStar Group faces mounting pressure as hedge fund D.E. Shaw joins Third Point in demanding board changes and a review of its costly Homes.com venture, signaling a major proxy battle ahead.
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) shares continue their sharp decline, shedding nearly a third of their value in a month, as investors flee despite the chairman's defense of the company's massive unrealized losses on its Ethereum holdings. Technical indicators and a breakdown in chart structure suggest the sell-off has further to run.
While most U.S. buyers now secure discounts, a new analysis reveals three major California metro areas remain outliers where premiums are the norm, underscoring the state's persistent affordability crisis.
A $20 million state bailout couldn't save the California College of the Arts from the consequences of a massive, debt-fueled campus expansion in San Francisco. The school's gamble, intertwined with trustee real estate interests, ended with its sale to Vanderbilt University and impending closure.
Industrial technology conglomerate Fortive (NYSE:FTV) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped analyst forecasts, driven by strong execution and disciplined capital allocation, even as broader market headwinds loom.
Strauss Zelnick clarifies that while AI tools are used extensively across Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games' upcoming blockbuster is being built entirely by human creators, drawing a clear line between development tools and the final entertainment product.
Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) reported stronger-than-anticipated fourth-quarter sales, driven by robust demand in industrial and AI-adjacent power markets. While profit met expectations, elevated inventory levels and a mixed long-term growth record present a nuanced picture for investors.
Aristotle Capital's latest investor letter reveals Uber (UBER) was a significant portfolio detractor in Q4 2025, as a broad market shift toward value stocks and away from high-growth names pressured the ride-hailing giant's shares despite a resilient economic backdrop.
As rents soar, services allowing tenants to pay rent in installments are booming. While marketed as a cash-flow solution, critics warn high fees can trap vulnerable renters in cycles of costly debt.
The pharmaceutical giant AbbVie projects profits exceeding analyst expectations for 2026, buoyed by the stellar performance of its newer immunology drugs Skyrizi and Rinvoq, which are successfully offsetting the decline of its former top-seller Humira.
Ahead of their purpose-driven Super Bowl ad, Rocket Companies and Redfin are kicking off a nationwide scavenger hunt for a $1M home, aiming to combat declining social trust and position Redfin as the top home-search platform.
Facing a prolonged freight recession, logistics giant ArcBest is offsetting weak demand in core sectors by onboarding new LTL clients. However, this strategic shift towards heavier freight is pressuring key profitability metrics, even as executives express confidence in their adaptable business model.
The Senedd has approved an increase in the minimum unit price for alcohol from 50p to 65p, a move designed to curb harmful drinking and bring Wales in line with Scottish policy. The government claims it will save hundreds of lives, while critics argue it unfairly penalizes responsible consumers.
Human rights groups report that Iranian authorities have detained more than 50,000 individuals since the outbreak of nationwide protests, marking one of the largest suppression campaigns in recent years.
Wall Street analysts have significantly lowered their 2026 revenue projections for Aquestive Therapeutics (AQST) by 26%, signaling heightened caution even as the stock price climbs. The revised forecasts highlight a more conservative view of the company's near-term growth trajectory.
The Danish pharmaceutical giant warns of its first sales decline in years for 2026, citing U.S. pricing pressures and patent expirations, sending shockwaves through investor confidence and highlighting intensifying competition in the lucrative obesity drug market.
A coalition of twelve leading European banks has established Qivalis, a joint venture aiming to issue a MiCA-compliant, euro-pegged stablecoin by late 2026, targeting faster, cheaper payments and digital asset settlement.
A fresh wave of selling hit European software, data, and advertising firms Wednesday, driven by mounting investor concerns over the disruptive potential of next-generation AI tools. The selloff highlights a broader market pivot towards traditional industrial sectors.
