Mergers and Acquisitions

Business

Mitsubishi Forges Global Alliance with Aethon Energy to Accelerate LNG and Next-Gen Infrastructure Push

Mitsubishi Corporation and U.S.-based Aethon Energy have announced a strategic global alliance aimed at co-developing projects across liquefied natural gas (LNG), carbon capture, geothermal energy, and digital infrastructure, marking a significant step in the Japanese conglomerate's lower-carbon expansion.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Schneider National Navigates Tough Q4 as Freight Demand Falters, Eyes Supply-Driven Recovery

Schneider National's Q4 2025 earnings fell short of expectations, pressured by a sharp late-year drop in freight demand and severe weather. While acknowledging near-term challenges, executives pointed to early signs of market normalization and detailed strategic cost actions aimed at positioning the carrier for an eventual upcycle.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Axos Financial Beats Expectations in Q2 2026, Driven by Strong Loan Growth and Profitability

Axos Financial Inc. (AX) reported robust second-quarter earnings for fiscal 2026, highlighted by a 23.3% surge in earnings per share and significant loan portfolio expansion, even as it manages industry-wide margin pressures and rising operational costs.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Five Point Holdings Posts Record Annual Profit, Bolsters Land Bank Through Strategic Moves

Defying a challenging real estate market, Five Point Holdings LLC (FPH) reported a record annual net income for 2025, driven by strategic land transactions and growth in its management business. The company also provided a bullish outlook for 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Mastercard Caps Off 'Very Strong' 2025, Eyes Growth in Services and New Tech for 2026

Mastercard reported robust Q4 and full-year 2025 results, driven by double-digit revenue growth and surging value-added services. Executives expressed confidence for 2026, highlighting strategic wins, investments in digital assets like stablecoins, and a focus on 'agentic commerce,' even as they plan a restructuring affecting 4% of staff.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

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

Business

Group 1 Automotive Posts Record 2025 Revenue, Navigates Market Shifts with Portfolio Reshaping and Shareholder Returns

Group 1 Automotive capped off 2025 with record revenue and profits, driven by robust aftersales and F&I performance. While navigating affordability concerns and a challenging UK market, the company aggressively reshaped its dealership portfolio and returned significant capital to shareholders through buybacks.

Jan 30, 2026

US

Surgeon Faces Murder Charges in Ex-Wife, Husband's Holiday Slaying; Jail Booking Footage Reveals Stoic Demeanor

Dr. Michael McKee, a vascular surgeon, stands accused of the aggravated murders of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe in their Columbus home. Newly released jail intake video shows his emotionless processing as the legal case unfolds.

Feb 2, 2026

US

From One 'House of Horrors' to Another: Youngest Turpin Siblings Break Silence on Abuse and Foster Care Ordeal

In a landmark interview, three of the youngest Turpin siblings detail their harrowing journey from their parents' infamous captivity to alleged abuse in foster care, revealing a system that failed them twice.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cracking the Cost: A Century of Egg Prices and Why Your Breakfast Is Getting Pricier

From under a dollar to over three, the price of a dozen eggs tells a story of inflation, disease, and changing agriculture. We break down the real cost by decade and explore what's driving your grocery bill higher.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

RoundTable Healthcare Partners Acquires Colorescience, Bolstering Portfolio with Fast-Growing Skincare Brand

Private equity firm RoundTable Healthcare Partners has acquired the dermatologist-trusted skincare and sun protection brand Colorescience from 1315 Capital, as the company's annual sales approach the $100 million mark.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Opera Shares Surge 17% on Expanded Crypto Wallet Support, Fueling Growth Outlook

Opera Limited's stock soared nearly 17% following its announcement of deeper integration of Tether's USDT and gold-backed tokens into its MiniPay wallet, targeting underbanked regions. The rally was further bolstered by stronger-than-expected preliminary Q4 2025 revenue figures.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

DaVita Shares Surge as Strong Dialysis Demand Fuels Optimistic 2026 Outlook

DaVita Inc. shares soared after the kidney care provider posted robust fourth-quarter results and issued a 2026 profit forecast that significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations, signaling resilience against cost pressures and past operational challenges.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Chatbot: Veteran Analyst Pivots AI Investment Thesis to Physical World, Backs Tesla and Nvidia

As Wall Street remains fixated on software-based AI, a leading tech analyst argues the next trillion-dollar opportunity lies in 'physical AI'—machines that see, move, and act. Dan Ives of Wedbush singles out Tesla and Nvidia as the indispensable architects of this new industrial revolution.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney Q1 2026 Earnings: Iger Touts Record Parks Revenue, Streaming Stability, and a Quiet CEO Search

Disney's first-quarter earnings call highlighted a landmark $10 billion in Parks revenue and strong film performance, while the looming CEO succession question lingered in the background.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Markets Shrug Off Metals Rout, Focus on Strong Data and Trade Deals

Wall Street and the dollar advanced as robust economic indicators and a U.S.-India trade pact overshadowed a continued historic selloff in precious metals. Investors recalibrate around growth optimism and shifting geopolitical winds.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Porsche's Electric 718 Future in Doubt: Cayman and Boxster EVs Reportedly on the Chopping Block

Under new CEO Michael Leiters, Porsche is reportedly considering the cancellation of its long-awaited electric 718 Cayman and Boxster models amid development challenges and strategic cost-cutting measures.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Uber, Nvidia, and Mercedes Forge Robotaxi Alliance, Spotlighting Uber's Data as a Strategic Asset

Uber's vast trove of real-world driving data has become the cornerstone of a new autonomous vehicle partnership with Nvidia and Mercedes-Benz, potentially reshaping its investment narrative.

Feb 2, 2026

World

DHS Mandates Body Cameras for All Field Agents Nationwide, Starting with Minneapolis

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announces immediate rollout of body-worn cameras to all field officers, including ICE agents, with Minneapolis as the initial focus. The policy expands a federal transparency initiative amid heightened scrutiny of immigration enforcement practices.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

SpaceX Acquires xAI in Landmark Deal, Uniting Musk's Space and AI Ambitions Under One Roof

Elon Musk's SpaceX has finalized the acquisition of his artificial intelligence venture, xAI, in a strategic move that merges the aerospace giant with the creator of the Grok chatbot. The deal, valued at a staggering $1.25 trillion, aims to accelerate AI development by leveraging shared computing resources and engineering talent from Musk's broader technology portfolio.

Feb 2, 2026