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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

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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

Business

AI Anxiety Triggers Tech Sell-Off: Workiva, Zscaler 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 major tech indices and highlighting the sector's heightened volatility.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AI Anxiety Triggers Tech Sell-Off: Asure, Paycom, Doximity Among Stocks Hit

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. The S&P 500 Information Technology sector fell nearly 3%, with the 'Magnificent Seven' stocks all in the red as traders executed a 'basket-style' retreat from the sector.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Tax Filing's Hidden Bargain: How FreeTaxUSA Delivers IRS-Identical Results at a Fraction of the Cost

While major brands dominate tax season marketing, a lesser-known platform is gaining traction by offering the same final IRS outcome for complex returns at nearly 92% lower cost, challenging the notion that robust tax software must come with a premium price tag.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Amid Market Jitters, Three ASX Tech Stocks Showcase Growth Trajectories

As the Australian market braces for an RBA rate decision, a select group of technology and biotech firms are charting distinct paths, balancing innovation investment against shifting economic tides. We examine the prospects for Cogstate, Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals, and PYC Therapeutics.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Lindblad Expeditions Charts a Course to Higher Returns, But Investors Remain Cautious

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings (NASDAQ:LIND) is showing promising signs of improved capital efficiency, with its return on capital employed (ROCE) turning positive after years of losses. While the trend is encouraging, analysts note the company's growth is currently fueled by operational improvements rather than new investment, raising questions about its long-term trajectory.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Arax Investment Partners Expands Midwest Footprint with $1.5B Cleveland RIA Acquisition

Wealth management platform Arax Investment Partners, backed by RedBird Capital, has acquired Cleveland-based GFP Private Wealth, a firm with $1.5 billion in assets under management led by CEO Carina Diamond, marking a strategic expansion in the competitive RIA consolidation landscape.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

ExxonMobil Charts New Course: Shuttering Scottish Plant While Launching Major US Carbon Capture Venture

ExxonMobil is closing its Fife ethylene plant in Scotland, impacting the local community, as it simultaneously brings a flagship carbon capture and storage project online in Louisiana, signaling a strategic pivot in its global operations and climate strategy.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

SpaceX's $250 Billion Gamble: Acquiring xAI and Its Controversial Grok AI Amid IPO Ambitions

Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to acquire AI firm xAI in a landmark deal, aiming to fuse space infrastructure with artificial intelligence. The strategic bet faces intense scrutiny as it ties SpaceX's government-contractor reputation to Grok's growing list of regulatory and safety controversies.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

NXP Navigates Portfolio Shift: Auto and Industrial Strength Drives Q4 Beat, But Strategic Pivot Raises Questions

NXP Semiconductors surpassed Q4 revenue forecasts, fueled by a rebound in automotive and industrial demand. However, the chipmaker's strategic retreat from certain businesses and lingering market skepticism tempered the upbeat results, as shares dipped post-earnings.

Feb 3, 2026