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Matthews International Executes Strategic Pivot, Sheds Debt and Non-Core Assets in Fiscal Q1

Matthews International (NASDAQ: MATW) reported its fiscal first-quarter 2026 results, showcasing a decisive shift in strategy. The company highlighted significant progress in debt reduction through major divestitures, while doubling down on its core memorialization business and high-value intellectual property like the Propelis venture.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Analysts Split on Mattel's Outlook as Morgan Stanley Raises Price Target

Wall Street firms offer diverging views on Mattel Inc. (MAT) ahead of key industry earnings, with Morgan Stanley lifting its price target while highlighting a more favorable setup for rival Hasbro.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Matthews International Posts Mixed Q4 Results: Revenue Tops Estimates Amid Steep Sales Decline

Matthews International (NASDAQ: MATW) reported fourth-quarter revenue that narrowly surpassed analyst expectations, though sales fell sharply year-over-year. The diversified solutions provider posted a non-GAAP loss per share, missing estimates, even as operational efficiency showed marked improvement.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Synopsys and Lightmatter Forge Alliance to Power Next-Gen AI Data Centers with Chiplet and Photonics Tech

Synopsys is integrating its high-speed connectivity IP with Lightmatter's photonic computing platform, aiming to redefine bandwidth and efficiency for AI accelerator clusters in future data centers.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

How a Coconut, Matt Damon, and a Bold Gamble Sealed Coca-Cola's Zico Deal

Entrepreneur Jesse Itzler's journey to selling Zico Coconut Water to Coca-Cola involved more than just a business plan. A pivotal moment came when he leveraged a casual connection with actor Matt Damon into a viral stunt that captured the beverage giant's imagination and ultimately closed the deal.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Real Matters Posts Strong Q1 Growth, Returns to Profitability in Sluggish Mortgage Market

Real Matters Inc. (TSE: REAL) kicked off its 2026 fiscal year with robust double-digit revenue growth and a return to profitability, defying typical seasonal headwinds. The company's performance was fueled by market share gains, new client launches, and improved operational efficiency across its U.S. and Canadian segments.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Washington Post Editor Defends Bezos Amid 'Painful' Strategic Reset and Layoffs

Following the elimination of over a third of its staff, Washington Post Editor-in-Chief Matt Murray publicly supports owner Jeff Bezos, framing the cuts as a necessary step for the newspaper's future viability and growth.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Boss Vows to Double Down After $100 Million Loss: 'Price Doesn't Matter'

Andrew Webley, CEO of The Smarter Web Company, insists his firm's massive Bitcoin buying strategy remains unchanged despite a nearly $100 million paper loss in three months, as the cryptocurrency faces renewed pressure.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Matthews International Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Steep Revenue Decline Forecast

The diversified solutions provider faces analyst expectations of a nearly 30% year-over-year revenue drop when it reports Tuesday afternoon, following a mixed track record against Wall Street estimates.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nvidia's Earnings Loom: Does Timing Your Buy Before Feb. 25 Matter? Historical Data Suggests Patience

As Nvidia prepares to report its fiscal Q4 earnings on February 25th, investors are weighing whether to buy ahead of the event. While the AI chip leader's long-term story remains compelling, a look at its recent post-earnings stock performance reveals a pattern that favors a measured approach over trying to time the market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Duolingo CFO Departure Signals Strategic Pivot: Subscriber Growth and Learning Quality Take Center Stage

The exit of long-time CFO Matt Skaruppa from language learning app Duolingo marks a leadership shift as the company, under CEO Luis von Ahn, doubles down on expanding its paid user base and enhancing educational efficacy. This move highlights the evolving challenges in the competitive edtech landscape, where balancing user growth with monetization remains a tightrope walk.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Bitwise CIO Declares Crypto Winter Started in Early 2025, With Institutional Flows Masking the Chill

Bitwise's Matt Hougan argues the crypto market entered a bear phase at the start of 2025, a reality obscured by massive institutional buying. The debate now centers on when the thaw will begin.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Crypto Winter's Hidden Start: Institutional Flows Masked 2025 Downturn, Analysts See Thaw Ahead

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan contends the crypto bear market began in January 2025, obscured by massive institutional ETF purchases. While Bitcoin and Ethereum saw tempered declines, altcoins plummeted. Now, with the market in 'extreme fear,' experts debate the timeline for recovery and the impact of new regulatory frameworks.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

AWS Chief Pours Cold Water on Orbital Data Center Dreams, Citing Immense Practical Hurdles

Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman has dismissed near-term prospects for space-based data centers, labeling the concept economically unviable despite growing interest from startups and figures like Jeff Bezos, as the AI boom intensifies the search for computing capacity.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Iran Seeks Last-Minute Shift in U.S. Talks to Oman, Narrowing Focus to Nuclear Issues

A planned meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials faces uncertainty as Tehran demands a change of venue from Turkey to Oman and insists discussions be limited strictly to nuclear matters, according to a regional source. The eleventh-hour demands come amid heightened military tensions in the Gulf.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Italian Far-Right Splinter: Ex-General Vannacci Quits League, Launches New Party

Former army general Roberto Vannacci has formally left Matteo Salvini's League to establish his own hard-right party, Futuro Nazionale. The move threatens to fracture the governing coalition's right flank and complicates Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's re-election strategy ahead of the 2027 vote.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Bitwise CIO Declares Crypto Winter Nearing Its End, Points to Institutional Backstop

After four months of steep declines, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan asserts the crypto market is in a bear market but sees signs of a bottom forming, underpinned by sustained institutional buying.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Vera Therapeutics Bolsters Commercial Team Ahead of Key FDA Decision for Atacicept

Vera Therapeutics elevates Matt Skelton to Chief Commercial Officer, signaling a strategic shift towards commercialization as its lead drug candidate, atacicept for IgA nephropathy, undergoes FDA Priority Review with a PDUFA date set for July 2026.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Uber Eats Bets Big on Super Bowl 60 with Interactive Ad Play, Aims to Close Gap on DoorDash

As DoorDash sits out this year's Big Game, Uber Eats launches a dual-screen strategy featuring Matthew McConaughey and an interactive app experience, hoping to convert viewer engagement into crucial user growth.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Vera Therapeutics Bolsters Commercial Team with New CCO Ahead of Key Atacicept Decision

Vera Therapeutics appoints industry veteran Matt Skelton as Chief Commercial Officer, signaling a strategic pivot toward commercialization as its lead drug candidate for IgA nephropathy, atacicept, undergoes FDA Priority Review.

Feb 3, 2026