Market Volatility 2026

Business

Ethos Technologies (LIFE): A Deep Value Trap or a Hidden Gem?

Shares of Ethos Technologies have slumped 10.7% year-to-date, trading around $15.05. A detailed valuation analysis reveals a stark contradiction: while a discounted cash flow model suggests massive undervaluation, its price-to-earnings ratio paints a picture of overvaluation. This divergence highlights the critical debate among investors about the insurer's true worth and future trajectory.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Broadcom's AI Ambitions Soar with OpenAI Deal, But VMware Transition and Valuation Concerns Loom

Broadcom secures a pivotal, multi-year agreement to supply custom AI chips to OpenAI, cementing its role as a key silicon partner for tech giants. However, the semiconductor leader must simultaneously navigate customer churn from its VMware unit and heightened regulatory scrutiny, presenting a complex risk-reward profile for investors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Arbor Realty Trust's Tax Break for 2025 Dividends Fails to Ease Deepening Analyst Pessimism

While Arbor Realty Trust offers shareholders clarity on favorable tax treatment for 2025 dividends, analysts remain focused on a deteriorating earnings outlook and a 'Strong Sell' rating, casting doubt on the stock's near-term prospects.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

First American Financial Maintains Dividend Amid Board Transition as Stock Holds Steady

First American Financial Corp. announces the retirement of director Martha Wyrsch while reaffirming its quarterly dividend, signaling stability in shareholder returns during a period of governance change. The company's stock performance and capital allocation strategy remain in focus for investors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Seabridge Gold Advances KSM Development, Announces Strategic Spin-Out of Valor Gold

Seabridge Gold reports significant on-site progress at its flagship KSM project while unveiling plans to spin out its Courageous Lake asset into a new publicly traded company, Valor Gold, distributing shares to existing shareholders.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Davos Clash: Jamie Dimon's Heated Confrontation with Coinbase CEO Exposes Deep Rift Over Crypto's Future

A reported fiery exchange between JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon and Coinbase's Brian Armstrong at the World Economic Forum lays bare the intensifying battle between traditional finance and the crypto industry over regulation, deposits, and the future of money.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Hype: Marvell Technology Emerges as a Stealth AI Infrastructure Powerhouse

While investor attention fixates on flashier names, Marvell Technology's critical role in custom AI chips and data center infrastructure positions it for explosive growth, making its current valuation a potential opportunity.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Pinterest Announces Workforce Restructuring, Doubling Down on AI Amid User Backlash Over 'Synthetic' Content

The visual discovery platform Pinterest is cutting up to 15% of its global workforce as part of a strategic shift toward AI development, a move that has reignited concerns among its user base about the proliferation of AI-generated images flooding the platform.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Gold Plunge Deepens: Metals Rout Continues as Decade-Long Rally Unravels

Gold and silver extended their historic sell-off on Monday, with spot prices tumbling as much as 4% in early trading. The dramatic reversal follows a record-breaking rally that had lifted precious metals to unprecedented heights, stunning veteran traders and analysts alike.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Starbucks Brews a Comeback: How AI and a Return to 'Third Place' Roots Aim to Revive the Coffee Giant

After years of sluggish sales and brand challenges, Starbucks is betting on a dual strategy: deploying AI to streamline operations while reinvesting in the in-store experience. CEO Brian Niccol outlines the plan he believes will restore growth and community connection.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

End of an Era: Eddie Bauer Files for Bankruptcy, Shuttering 200 North American Stores

The iconic outdoor retailer Eddie Bauer is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a move that will close its entire fleet of roughly 200 physical stores across the U.S. and Canada. While its e-commerce and wholesale operations will live on, the decision marks a dramatic retreat from the mall landscape it helped define for decades.

Feb 2, 2026

World

India Weighs Social Media Ban for Under-16s as Lawmaker Cites Data Exploitation and Youth Safety

A key ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed legislation to prohibit social media access for children under 16, framing the move as a response to digital addiction and the exploitation of Indian user data by foreign tech giants, amid a growing global regulatory push.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Sarepta's Gene Therapy Shows Sustained Slowing of DMD Progression in Landmark Three-Year Data

New long-term results from the pivotal EMBARK trial indicate ELEVIDYS, Sarepta's gene therapy, continues to alter the disease trajectory for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, with no new safety concerns emerging over three years.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Musk's Weekend Focus: Tesla's Future Hinges on AI Chip Breakthrough, Not Cars

In a revealing moment during Tesla's earnings call, Elon Musk disclosed that his Saturdays are dedicated to the company's next-generation AI5 chip project, signaling a fundamental strategic shift from automaker to vertically integrated AI hardware powerhouse.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Robert Half Stock Soars 28% After Truist Bullish Call, Defying Earnings Slump

Shares of staffing giant Robert Half International surged nearly 28% in a single session, propelled by a significant price target increase from Truist Securities. The rally comes despite the company reporting a sharp decline in annual profits, highlighting a stark divergence between analyst confidence and recent financial performance.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Danaher Forges Strategic Alliance with Automata, Accelerating AI-Powered Laboratory Automation

Danaher Corporation announces a strategic investment in Automata, aiming to integrate AI-ready automation systems with its extensive portfolio of instruments and reagents. The move signals a push to deliver comprehensive, data-driven lab solutions as the life sciences sector increasingly prioritizes efficiency and scalability.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Gilead Sciences Oncology Update After Positive Trodelvy Keytruda Trial Results

Gilead Sciences (NasdaqGS:GILD) reported positive Phase 3 ASCENT-04/KEYNOTE-D19 results for Trodelvy plus Keytruda in first-line metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. Full Phase 3 clinical data were published in a leading medical journal, highlighting efficacy and safety outcomes for the combination regimen. Following these results, Gilead submitted supplemental regulatory filings to the FDA and EMA seeking expanded use of Trodelvy in this setting. For you as an investor, this update...

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Mondelez Consolidates Power: CFO Luca Zaramella Assumes Dual Role as COO in Strategic Shake-Up

Mondelez International merges its financial and operational leadership under CFO Luca Zaramella, a move analysts say aims to tighten cost control and execution amid intense competition and commodity pressures.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Vertiv Bets on AI-Powered Predictive Service to Drive Recurring Revenue and Boost Valuation

Vertiv Holdings Co launches 'Vertiv Next Predict,' an AI-driven managed service aimed at transforming data center maintenance through predictive analytics, signaling a strategic shift towards high-margin, recurring revenue streams.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Charter Communications Stock Surges as Q4 Subscriber Losses Beat Fears

Shares of Charter Communications jumped more than 7% Friday after the telecom giant reported a smaller-than-anticipated decline in internet subscribers for the fourth quarter, signaling resilience in its core business amid industry-wide pressures.

Jan 31, 2026