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Business

Beyond the Hype: AWS Exec Details the Hard Road to Production-Ready AI at Cisco Summit

At the Cisco AI Summit, an AWS executive outlined the critical gaps between AI experimentation and enterprise deployment, emphasizing the need for clear metrics, robust security for agentic workflows, and infrastructure built for an 'AI-first' future. The discussion also covered scaling challenges, sovereign cloud concerns in Europe, and the transformative potential—and current limits—of AI-assisted coding.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

8x8 Posts Strong Q3 Results, Fueled by AI and Usage-Based Revenue Surge

Cloud communications provider 8x8 reports a third consecutive quarter of revenue growth, driven by a near-60% jump in consumption-based offerings and accelerating adoption of its AI solutions, particularly in voice.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Prudential's Q4 2025 Results: Steady Revenue Meets Wall Street Forecasts Amid Mixed Performance

Prudential Financial reported fourth-quarter revenue of $14.52 billion, aligning with analyst expectations, though adjusted earnings per share slightly missed estimates. The insurance giant's core premiums showed strength, while book value growth signals a potential turnaround.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Enact Holdings Q4 Revenue Falls Short, But Profit Beats Expectations

Mortgage insurer Enact Holdings reported mixed fourth-quarter results for 2025, with revenue growth of 1.2% missing Wall Street estimates while adjusted earnings per share of $1.23 surpassed forecasts by nearly 12%.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Alector's Rocky Road: Index Exit and Revised Targets Fuel Investor Debate

Alector (ALEC) faces a complex investor landscape following its removal from a key index and a mixed analyst update that raises its price target while maintaining a cautious rating, as the biotech firm grapples with significant projected revenue declines.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Crown Castle's Tower-First Strategy Gains Wall Street Backing Amid Fiber Exit

Raymond James adds Crown Castle to its favorites list as the infrastructure REIT pivots to a pure-play tower model by 2026, drawing analyst support despite challenges from DISH Wireless defaults and a leveraged balance sheet.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

The 'Tax Time Bomb' Ticking in Your Retirement Account: Strategies to Defuse It

Financial advisors warn that large traditional retirement savings could trigger steep tax bills and Medicare surcharges in later life. Experts outline proactive steps, including strategic withdrawals and Roth conversions, to manage future liabilities. In a separate query, they weigh the pros and cons of funding home renovations.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Galaxy Digital Stock Plummets 20% After Quarterly Loss Nears Half a Billion Dollars

Shares of Galaxy Digital tumbled sharply on Tuesday following the release of its fourth-quarter earnings, which revealed a net loss of $482 million. The dramatic swing from profit to loss underscores the crypto sector's vulnerability to market downturns.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Canada Tightens Crypto Custody Rules in Wake of QuadrigaCX Collapse

Canada's investment regulator, CIRO, has enacted a new digital asset custody framework effective immediately, aiming to bolster investor protections and prevent future platform failures like the notorious 2019 QuadrigaCX case.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Benchmark Electronics Beats Street Expectations, Posts Strong Q4 Revenue and Upbeat Guidance

Benchmark Electronics (NYSE:BHE) delivered a robust fourth-quarter performance for 2025, with revenue and earnings surpassing analyst forecasts. The electronics manufacturing services provider also issued forward guidance that exceeded expectations, signaling potential momentum despite a challenging macro environment for industrial tech.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Trump's 'Zero-Sum' Housing Stance Sparks Debate, But Experts See a Path to Shared Gains

President Trump's recent comments prioritizing existing homeowners' wealth over affordability have ignited controversy, yet housing analysts argue that liberalizing land use can benefit all market participants.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

The Retirement Savings Paradox: When Over-Preparing Strains Today's Finances

A personal finance journey reveals how aggressive retirement saving, while prudent for the future, can create present-day cash flow struggles and limit financial flexibility.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

8x8 Surpasses Revenue Forecasts, Shares Soar on Strong Outlook and AI Integration

Cloud communications firm 8x8 (NASDAQ:EGHT) reported better-than-expected Q4 2025 results, with revenue rising to $185.1 million and forward guidance exceeding analyst projections, sending its stock price up sharply. The company highlighted strategic progress and AI-driven tailwinds.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AI Anxiety Triggers Market Sell-Off: Travel, Tech Stocks Hit Hard

A wave of investor anxiety over artificial intelligence's disruptive potential sparked a broad market downturn Thursday afternoon, dragging down shares across the technology and business travel sectors.

Feb 3, 2026

Netflix CEO Defends $83B Warner Bros. Acquisition in Tense Senate Antitrust Hearing

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos faced intense scrutiny from U.S. senators over the streaming giant's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the deal will benefit consumers and Hollywood despite bipartisan concerns over market competition and job losses.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AI Anxiety Triggers Tech Sell-Off: Cloudflare Shares Tumble Amid Sector-Wide Jitters

Cloudflare (NET) shares fell sharply in afternoon trading, caught in a broad market retreat fueled by investor fears that AI advancements could disrupt traditional software business models. The sell-off highlighted systemic concerns across the technology sector.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AI Anxiety Hits Adobe: Stock Plunges Nearly 7% Amid Fears of Creative Software Disruption

Adobe shares tumbled sharply in afternoon trading as a wave of investor concern over AI's competitive threat triggered a sector-wide sell-off, extending the software giant's recent slump.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AI Anxiety Triggers Tech Sell-Off: RingCentral, Tenable Among Stocks Hit Hard

A wave of investor anxiety over the disruptive potential and rising costs of artificial intelligence sparked a broad-based sell-off in technology and software shares on Tuesday, dragging down major indices and several individual stocks.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AI Anxiety Triggers Tech Sell-Off: Zeta Global, The Trade Desk, Wix Among Hardest Hit

A wave of investor anxiety over artificial intelligence's disruptive potential sparked a broad market sell-off Thursday afternoon, dragging down major tech and ad-tech stocks.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AI Anxiety Triggers Tech Sell-Off: Toast, Autodesk Among Stocks Hit Hard

A wave of investor anxiety over artificial intelligence's disruptive potential sparked a broad market sell-off Thursday afternoon, dragging down technology shares across the board and erasing recent gains.

Feb 3, 2026