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Eagle Materials Navigates Mixed Construction Landscape with Strong Heavy Materials Performance in Q3

Eagle Materials (NYSE: EXP) posted resilient fiscal Q3 2026 results, with revenue reaching $556 million and EPS at $3.22. While wallboard sales softened, robust growth in cement and aggregates, fueled by infrastructure spending, highlights a strategic pivot. The company also outlined operational efficiency drives and a fortified balance sheet.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Panama's Top Court Strikes Down CK Hutchison Port Deals, Casting Uncertainty Over Canal Terminals

Panama's Supreme Court has nullified long-held port contracts operated by a CK Hutchison subsidiary, declaring them unconstitutional. The landmark ruling throws the future of key container terminals at both ends of the Panama Canal into doubt and reverberates amid broader geopolitical tensions over global trade chokepoints.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Microsoft's $625 Billion Backlog Signals AI Boom, But Investors Urged to Look Beyond the Headline

Microsoft's commercial contracted backlog more than doubled year-over-year to $625 billion, fueled by AI demand. However, a closer look reveals customer concentration risks, slower near-term revenue conversion, and soaring capital expenditures that temper the bullish narrative.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

PUMA's Stock: A Turnaround Story or Value Trap? Analyzing the Sportswear Giant's Divergent Signals

PUMA SE (XTRA:PUM) presents a complex picture for investors. While recent quarterly momentum has lifted shares, a deep dive reveals persistent losses and multi-year underperformance, raising questions about its true valuation and path to sustained profitability.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Analysts Boost PLS Group Outlook, Forecasting 109% Revenue Surge by 2026

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) receives significant forecast upgrades from analysts, with revenue projections for 2026 raised to AU$1.6b and the company expected to return to profitability this year.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Market Jitters Uncover Hidden Gems: ASX Stocks Like Capricorn Metals Trading at Steep Discounts

Amid a volatile market backdrop, several ASX-listed companies, including gold miner Capricorn Metals, are flagged as potentially trading significantly below their intrinsic value, presenting opportunities for discerning investors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Metals Tumble, Energy Surges: A Volatile Start to 2026 for Commodities

January 2026 saw dramatic swings across commodity markets, with precious metals soaring to record highs before a sharp correction, while energy commodities rallied on strong winter demand. The month underscored the sector's inherent volatility amid shifting seasonal and macroeconomic forces.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Amid Rising Tensions, U.S. Air Drills in Middle East Signal Military Posture as Trump Warns Iran

The United States is conducting multi-day air force exercises in the Middle East, showcasing rapid deployment capabilities, as former President Donald Trump renews threats of military action against Iran unless it returns to nuclear negotiations. The drills occur against a backdrop of heightened rhetoric and regional unease.

Feb 2, 2026

Trump Unveils $12 Billion 'Project Vault' to Secure Critical Minerals, Counter China's Supply Chain Stranglehold

The White House announces a major public-private initiative to stockpile rare earths and critical minerals, aiming to insulate U.S. defense and tech sectors from foreign supply shocks and geopolitical leverage.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

NuScale Power's SMR Bet: A Path to Wealth or a Nuclear Mirage?

NuScale Power holds a unique regulatory approval for its small modular reactor technology, positioning it at the forefront of a potential nuclear energy shift. Yet, with no commercial deployments and a canceled flagship project, investors face a high-stakes gamble between revolutionary disruption and fading promise.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Conagra Bets on Protein-Packed Breakfast Bowls in Bid to Revitalize Frozen Food Sales

Conagra Brands launches Banquet MEGA Breakfast Bowls, a high-protein frozen line using a novel steaming method, signaling a strategic push into convenience-focused breakfast and testing investor appetite for its turnaround narrative.

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

Bitcoin Tumbles to Post-Election Low as Metals Meltdown Triggers Crypto Liquidation

Bitcoin plunged to levels not seen since before the 2024 U.S. election, caught in a broad sell-off of speculative assets. A sharp downturn in gold and silver prices triggered a massive $2.5 billion liquidation event, compounding existing pressures from fading regulatory optimism and a shifting Fed outlook.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Boeing Backs U.S. Critical Minerals Stockpile in Bid to Secure Aerospace Supply Chains

Aerospace giant Boeing is joining a major U.S. public-private initiative to build a national stockpile of critical minerals, a strategic move aimed at reducing dependence on foreign sources and bolstering domestic manufacturing resilience for defense and commercial programs.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Minneapolis Union Leader Reveals Coordination Between Elected Officials and Activists in Anti-ICE Monitoring

The head of the Minneapolis teachers' union has disclosed that local elected officials are participating in encrypted Signal groups used to organize surveillance and interference with federal immigration enforcement operations, raising questions about the boundaries of political activism.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Venezuela's Oil Exports Surge in January as U.S. Eases Sanctions, Data Reveals

Venezuelan oil exports jumped to nearly 800,000 barrels per day in January, rebounding from a low of 498,000 bpd in December, following a U.S. policy shift that allowed key traders to resume shipments, according to tanker tracking data.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

ExxonMobil Defies Oil Slump with Aggressive $20 Billion Buyback, Signals Unwavering Dividend Commitment

While the energy sector retrenched amid falling crude prices, ExxonMobil executed a massive $20 billion share repurchase program in 2025, underlining its financial muscle and commitment to shareholder returns. The oil giant also reported earnings that beat estimates, driven by record production in the Permian Basin and Guyana, even as it takes a hardline stance on reinvesting in Venezuela.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Craft Beer's Golden Age Cools: U.S. Brewery Closures Outpace Openings for Second Straight Year

After two decades of explosive growth, the U.S. craft beer industry has hit an inflection point. New data reveals more breweries closed than opened in 2025, signaling a market correction driven by saturation, shifting consumer habits, and economic pressures.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Artemis Makes Bold $104 Million Bet on Steel Recycler Commercial Metals

Investment firm Artemis Investment Management has established a significant new position in Commercial Metals Company, a leading steel producer and recycler, signaling confidence in the firm's strategic direction and growth prospects despite a recent share price surge.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Adobe and Cognizant Forge Deeper Alliance to Power Enterprise Content with AI

Adobe and Cognizant are expanding their strategic partnership to help major corporations integrate generative AI into content creation and customer experience workflows. The move targets regulated, high-growth industries grappling with soaring demand for personalized content, positioning Adobe's tools as enterprise-ready solutions amid investor scrutiny over its stock performance.

Feb 2, 2026