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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

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Wealth Manager's $2.7 Million Bet on 2030 Bond ETF Signals Focus on Predictable Income

Howard Wealth Management's significant purchase of the Invesco BulletShares 2030 Corporate Bond ETF (BSCU) highlights a strategic move towards defined-maturity fixed income, underscoring a disciplined approach to building cash flow ladders in a volatile rate environment.

Jan 30, 2026

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SpaceX Eyes June 2026 for Historic IPO, Potentially Aligning with Celestial Event and Musk's Milestone

SpaceX is reportedly targeting June 2026 for its long-awaited public market debut, with sources suggesting the timing could be synchronized with a rare planetary alignment and CEO Elon Musk's 55th birthday, as the company seeks capital for its ambitious Mars missions.

Jan 30, 2026

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NewtekOne Posts Record 2025, Touts Bank Charter Success and Disruptive Tech Edge

NewtekOne (NASDAQ: NEWT) reported robust Q4 and full-year 2025 results, highlighting the third anniversary of its OCC-chartered bank. The financial holding company saw net income rise 16.4% to $80 million, driven by strong deposit growth, successful securitizations, and a focus on serving independent business owners with long-term, 'patient capital' loans.

Jan 30, 2026

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Credo Technology: The Quiet Backbone Powering the AI Boom

As AI infrastructure scales, reliability becomes paramount. Credo Technology Group, once a niche connectivity player, is now seeing explosive growth as its solutions become critical to preventing costly failures in hyperscale data centers. With revenue soaring over 270% and margins expanding, the debate is whether Credo is a cyclical beneficiary or the foundational 'toll road' of modern AI computing.

Feb 3, 2026

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Beyond the 401(k): Mapping the Multi-Stream Income Landscape for the 2026 Retiree

As the traditional three-legged stool of retirement income evolves, future retirees must navigate a complex mix of Social Security, savings, and side gigs. We break down the key sources and strategies for building a resilient income portfolio.

Feb 2, 2026

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Amazon's Washington State Layoffs Detailed: Pierce County Impact Emerges as Tech Giant Cuts 2,198 Jobs

Newly filed state documents reveal the geographic breakdown of Amazon's latest workforce reduction in Washington, with T-Mobile and International Paper also submitting layoff notices affecting hundreds more employees across the state.

Feb 2, 2026

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Abbott's $21B Exact Sciences Acquisition Pivots Focus to Cancer Diagnostics as Nutrition Unit Overhauled

Abbott Laboratories moves to acquire cancer-testing leader Exact Sciences in a landmark deal, signaling a strategic shift toward high-growth diagnostics while simultaneously restructuring its challenged Nutrition business.

Feb 2, 2026

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Market Jitters in 2026? Why Meta and Microsoft Remain Core Long-Term Holdings

Despite both tech giants aggressively investing in AI, their stock prices are telling divergent stories. We examine the underlying fundamentals that make them resilient picks for any portfolio, regardless of short-term volatility.

Feb 2, 2026

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SoFi Stock Dips Below $25: A Buying Opportunity or a Sign of Caution?

As SoFi Technologies' stock price retreats from recent highs, investors are weighing the fintech's strong growth against its premium valuation in a volatile market.

Feb 2, 2026

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Devon and Coterra Forge $21.4 Billion Oil Giant in Houston, Accelerating Shale Consolidation

A landmark all-stock merger between Devon Energy and Coterra Energy will create a $58 billion powerhouse, positioning it as a top-tier producer in the prolific Permian Basin amid a wave of industry consolidation.

Feb 2, 2026

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Intel CFO Bets Big: $250K Stock Purchase Signals Confidence Amid Market Turbulence

Following a sharp post-earnings sell-off, Intel CFO David Zinsner made a substantial open-market purchase of company stock, a move seen as a strong vote of confidence even as Wall Street analysts remain divided on the chipmaker's turnaround prospects.

Feb 2, 2026

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Monument Capital Sells Off Entire $4.2M Stake in Grand Canyon Education

Investment firm Monument Capital Management has completely exited its position in Grand Canyon Education, selling 19,133 shares. The move comes as the education services provider navigates legal challenges and market underperformance.

Feb 2, 2026

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Amazon's Latest Workforce Reduction Hits Seattle Hard: Over 2,000 Local Jobs Cut

Amazon's ongoing corporate restructuring has resulted in significant layoffs across its Seattle-area headquarters, with software engineers among the most affected roles, as the tech giant continues to streamline operations and invest in AI.

Feb 2, 2026

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Pennsylvania Study Reveals Online Casino Boom Fueled by Small Group of High-Stakes Players

A new Penn State report uncovers that soaring iGaming revenues in Pennsylvania are driven disproportionately by a minority of big spenders, raising questions about industry sustainability and consumer protection.

Feb 2, 2026

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Ethereum's 2026: The Year of Convergence?

After a period of Bitcoin dominance, a confluence of technological maturity, shifting institutional narratives, and regulatory clarity could propel Ethereum back into the spotlight. Analysts point to its foundational role in decentralized finance and a series of upcoming catalysts as reasons for a potential breakout year.

Feb 2, 2026

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Linq Secures $20M Series A to Power AI Assistants Inside Everyday Messaging Apps

The startup, which pivoted from digital business cards, now provides the API infrastructure enabling AI companies to deploy chatbots directly within iMessage, RCS, and SMS, capitalizing on the shift away from traditional apps.

Feb 2, 2026

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Alphabet's AI Ambitions: Can Gemini Sustain Its Momentum Into 2026?

As Alphabet's stock demonstrates resilience amid market volatility, its Gemini AI platform emerges as a central driver. With deep integration across Google's ecosystem and new agentic capabilities, the tech giant is positioning itself not just to compete, but to lead the next phase of the AI race. We examine the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Feb 2, 2026

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Palantir's AI Software Growth Exceeds 25% Annually, Phillip Securities Sees Major Upside with $208 Target

Phillip Securities initiates coverage of Palantir Technologies with a Buy rating, citing its AI software segment's robust growth and significant market expansion potential. A new partnership with Innodata aims to enhance Palantir's rodeo analysis platforms through advanced data services.

Feb 2, 2026

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BitMine Amasses 4.28 Million ETH, Cementing Its Lead as World's Top Corporate Holder

Publicly-listed digital asset firm BitMine Immersion Technologies now holds over $10.7 billion in assets, with its massive Ethereum treasury positioning it to capture an estimated $374 million in annual staking rewards as it marches toward a controversial 5% supply goal.

Feb 2, 2026