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1-800-FLOWERS Posts Mixed Q4: Revenue Slips but Profitability Soars on Cost-Cutting Drive

The floral and gift e-commerce giant 1-800-FLOWERS reported a 9.5% year-over-year revenue decline to $702.2 million for its fiscal fourth quarter, aligning with Wall Street's subdued expectations. However, disciplined cost management fueled a significant earnings beat, with non-GAAP EPS of $1.20 surging 39.5% above estimates.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Trane Technologies Posts Strong Q4 on Data Center, Commercial HVAC Boom; Backlog Reaches Record High

Trane Technologies (TT) surpassed Wall Street expectations for Q4 2025, driven by surging demand in commercial HVAC systems and data center infrastructure. The company reported revenue of $5.14B, up 5.5% year-over-year, with earnings per share of $2.86. Management expressed confidence for 2026, citing a record order backlog.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

ManpowerGroup Q4 Earnings: Revenue Beat Signals Demand Stabilization, Cost Focus Fuels Recovery Path

ManpowerGroup surpassed revenue forecasts in Q4 2025, reporting a 7.1% year-over-year increase to $4.71 billion. However, earnings fell short of expectations, highlighting the ongoing pressure on profitability even as demand shows signs of firming.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Ameriprise Financial Beats Q4 Estimates on Strong Advisor Growth and Digital Push

Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) reported robust fourth-quarter results for 2025, surpassing revenue expectations with a 13.1% year-over-year sales increase to $5.05 billion. Adjusted earnings per share of $10.83 also came in ahead of analyst forecasts.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Royal Caribbean Rides Wave of Demand: New Ships and Tech Investments Fuel Optimistic Outlook

Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) reported strong fourth-quarter results, meeting revenue expectations with a 13.3% year-over-year increase to $4.26 billion. The cruise giant's performance, driven by record passenger volumes and strategic investments, signals robust health in the leisure travel sector.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Navigating the Services Sector: Two Stocks Poised for Growth, One Facing Headwinds

The business services sector has outperformed, riding a wave of corporate demand for efficiency. But with economic sensitivity looming, we analyze two companies with robust models and one where caution may be warranted.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Rafah Crossing to Partially Reopen for Pedestrians, Ending Nine-Month Closure

Israel announces a limited reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt this Sunday, permitting the movement of people under strict security protocols for the first time since its capture in May 2024.

Jan 30, 2026

World

UN Chief Warns of 'Imminent Financial Collapse' as Cash Reserves Dwindle, Urges Member States to Pay Up

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the organization faces a severe liquidity crisis, with funds for its regular operations potentially running dry by July. The crisis is exacerbated by billions in unpaid dues, primarily from the United States.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Appen's Leadership Shuffle Sparks Investor Debate Amid AI Data Rush

As Appen announces a key governance change, its surging share price collides with deep long-term losses, forcing a hard look at whether this AI data play is a turnaround story or a value trap.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Honeywell Accelerates Aerospace Spin-Off to Q3 2026 Amid Record Orders, Reshaping Investor Outlook

Honeywell International posts a robust Q4 with record orders and backlog, while announcing an accelerated timeline to spin off its core Aerospace business as a standalone public company by late 2026, a move set to redefine its investment profile.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

FAT Brands Faces Nasdaq Delisting Following Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing

The parent company of numerous restaurant chains will be removed from the Nasdaq exchange on February 4, transitioning to high-risk over-the-counter trading after failing to meet listing requirements.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Warsh Nomination Sends Silver into Historic Tailspin, Calms Inflation Fears

Silver prices plunged by a record 30% in a single session after President Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, a move seen as tempering expectations for aggressive rate cuts and bolstering the dollar.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cathie Wood's $26 Million Bet on Broadcom: A Signal for AI Chip Dominance?

ARK Invest's Cathie Wood made a significant $26 million investment in Broadcom stock last week, highlighting a strategic pivot towards AI infrastructure amid portfolio reshuffling. The move follows Broadcom's blockbuster earnings and comes as Wall Street maintains a bullish outlook on the chipmaker.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Nike's Stock Slump Tests Wall Street's Faith: Can the Swoosh Regain Its Stride?

Despite a challenging year that saw Nike's shares fall sharply, a majority of analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook, betting on the sportswear giant's long-term brand strength and innovation pipeline to fuel a recovery.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Microsoft's AI Bet: Copilot Gains Altitude, But Wall Street Questions the Cost of Climb

Despite CEO Satya Nadella touting strong adoption of Copilot AI assistants, Microsoft's stock dipped as investors express unease over massive capital expenditures and growth concerns in core Azure and 365 businesses.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Deckers Outpaces Forecasts as HOKA and UGG Power Strong Q4 Finish

Footwear giant Deckers Brands posted quarterly revenue and profit that handily beat Wall Street estimates, driven by surging global demand for its HOKA and UGG labels. The company raised its full-year outlook, citing robust direct-to-consumer growth and international momentum.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Jim Cramer Sees 25-Point Upside for Intel as Turnaround Gains Momentum

CNBC's Jim Cramer suggests Intel shares could surge significantly, as the chipmaker's strategic overhaul and analyst upgrades fuel investor optimism amid a 140% yearly gain.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Netflix's Slowing Growth Outlook Sends Shares Tumbling, Despite Ad Revenue Surge

Netflix shares face pressure as the streaming giant's 2026 revenue guidance signals a significant growth deceleration, even with its advertising business poised to double. Investor concerns are compounded by a potential multi-billion dollar acquisition.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Deckers Outdoor Soars on Strong Quarterly Results, Lifts Full-Year Outlook

Shares of Deckers Outdoor surged over 17% Friday after the footwear and apparel company reported robust Q3 earnings, driven by full-price selling across its UGG and HOKA brands and prompting an upward revision to its annual forecast.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

USA Rare Earth Secures Major CHIPS Act Funding, Prompting Analyst Price Target Surge

USA Rare Earth Inc. (NASDAQ: USAR) sees its price target significantly raised by Canaccord Genuity and Benchmark following a landmark $1.6 billion commitment from the U.S. CHIPS Program, accelerating its plans to build a domestic rare earth supply chain.

Jan 30, 2026