Network Testing

Business

From Brink to Black Friday Boom: Inside Jumia's African E-Commerce Turnaround

Once left for dead after a 95% stock collapse, Jumia Technologies AG is staging a remarkable comeback. A locally-focused strategy, a vast pickup station network, and a blockbuster Black Friday in Lagos signal the African e-commerce pioneer may finally be on a path to sustainable growth, even as it faces competition from global giants.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AT&T's Fiber-First Strategy Positions It for a Wireless Capacity Crunch Windfall

As wireless networks strain under exponential data growth, AT&T's vast fiber infrastructure and deep spectrum portfolio are emerging as critical competitive advantages, setting the stage for a potential market rerating.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond the Storm: JetBlue's Operational Meltdown Exposes Deeper Structural Flaws

While Winter Storm Devin triggered JetBlue's late-December collapse, a closer look reveals a fragile operational system, concentrated network, and strained labor relations that pose significant ongoing risks for the airline and its investors.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Cisco Soars on AI Infrastructure Boom: Analysts Revise Targets After Record Quarter

Cisco Systems' stock is gaining momentum, fueled by surging demand from hyperscalers building AI data centers. The networking giant's raised guidance and record revenue have triggered a wave of analyst upgrades, positioning it as a key beneficiary of the AI infrastructure build-out.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Amazon Air Expands Florida Footprint, Taps Jacksonville International Airport for New Cargo Hub

Amazon Air is set to launch operations at Jacksonville International Airport by late 2026, marking a strategic expansion of its air cargo network into Northeast Florida and promising to accelerate delivery times for the region during peak seasons.

Feb 2, 2026

GeneDx CEO on a Mission: Ending the 'Diagnostic Odyssey' for Rare Diseases

In an exclusive interview, GeneDx CEO Katherine Stueland details how rapid genomic testing is transforming pediatric care, slashing diagnosis times from years to days and building a data-driven bridge to future therapies.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cisco Doubles Down on AI and Green Energy with Major Infrastructure Deals

Cisco Systems is making strategic, long-term bets on the future of enterprise infrastructure, signing a major renewable energy deal in Poland and forging new AI partnerships in Asia Pacific, while upgrading campus networks with Wi-Fi 7.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Texas Man Sues California Doctor in First Private Action Under New Abortion Pill Ban

A landmark lawsuit filed in Texas federal court targets a California physician for allegedly mailing abortion medication across state lines, testing a new state law that empowers private citizens to act as enforcers and setting up a clash with California's protective 'shield law'.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Netflix's All-Cash Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery: A High-Stakes Gamble on Content and Capital

Netflix's bold, all-cash offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for an estimated $72-83 billion is testing investor confidence and regulatory boundaries. The proposed mega-deal, which would dramatically reshape the streaming landscape, faces intense scrutiny over antitrust concerns and the strain it could place on Netflix's historically disciplined balance sheet.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Newly Unsealed Files: FBI Source Alleges Epstein Acted as Putin's Offshore Wealth Manager

Freshly released court documents include FBI testimony from a confidential source claiming the late financier Jeffrey Epstein managed hidden assets for Russian President Vladimir Putin and other powerful figures, shedding new light on his shadowy financial network.

Feb 2, 2026

Stanford Duo Secures $2M to Launch National Student Startup Accelerator, Aims to Bridge Funding Gap

Two Stanford graduate students have raised $2 million to launch Breakthrough Ventures, a nationwide accelerator designed to fund and mentor student-founded companies, addressing the historic lack of capital and networks for young entrepreneurs.

Feb 2, 2026

World

German Authorities Crack Down on Alleged Arms Component Smuggling Ring to Russia

German federal prosecutors have arrested five individuals accused of operating a sophisticated smuggling network that allegedly funneled millions of euros worth of dual-use goods to Russian defense firms, in violation of EU sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Epstein Files Unsealed: New Details Emerge on Royal, Political, and Tech Elite Ties

The release of over three million documents by the U.S. Department of Justice has unveiled extensive communications between Jeffrey Epstein and a global network of powerful figures, raising fresh questions about influence, access, and accountability.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nio's Battery Gamble: A Premium EV Maker's High-Stakes Bet on Swapping Tech

Nio's rapid growth and premium positioning make it a compelling story in the EV race, but its massive investment in a proprietary battery-swap network presents a pivotal uncertainty for investors weighing its future.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Eddie Bauer Store Closures Loom as Operating Partner Prepares Bankruptcy Filing

The future of Eddie Bauer's extensive North American store network is in jeopardy, with a bankruptcy filing imminent for its operating entity. While e-commerce and wholesale operations have been transferred, the fate of hundreds of physical retail locations hangs in the balance.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

American Express Rides High on Luxury Spending Surge, CEO Criticizes Proposed Rate Caps

American Express reports a significant 15% year-over-year jump in cardholder spending at luxury merchants in Q4, as the premium card network doubles down on its affluent customer base and weighs in on political debates over credit card interest rates.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Lankford's 'Federal Fumbles' Report Targets Millions in NIH Grants for Transgender Animal Studies, Fetal Tissue Research

Senator James Lankford's annual oversight report details what he calls wasteful federal spending, including controversial NIH-funded projects on transgender-related animal testing and aborted fetal tissue research, reigniting debates on scientific priorities and fiscal responsibility.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

GenLogs Secures $60M to Power Next-Gen Supply Chain Intelligence, Drawing on Intelligence Community Tactics

FreightTech innovator GenLogs has closed a $60 million Series B round led by Battery Ventures. The startup, founded by a former CIA officer, leverages a vast sensor network and AI to bring unprecedented visibility and security to the fragmented trucking industry.

Feb 2, 2026

World

German Authorities Crack Down on Alleged Sanctions-Busting Ring Supplying Russian Defense Firms

German federal prosecutors have arrested five individuals accused of orchestrating a vast procurement network that allegedly funneled millions of euros worth of goods to Russian defense companies, in direct violation of EU sanctions imposed following the invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 2, 2026

U.S. and Guatemala Ink Trade Deal to Bolster Western Hemisphere Textile Supply Chains

A new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Guatemala aims to eliminate tariffs and streamline preferential treatment for textiles and apparel, a move hailed by U.S. industry leaders as a strategic step to reinforce regional manufacturing networks and counter Asian dominance.

Feb 2, 2026