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Pfizer Beats Expectations in Q4 2025, Eyes Obesity Drug and Cost Cuts Amid Looming Patent Cliffs

Pfizer reported a mixed fourth quarter, beating internal financial targets while navigating a post-COVID revenue decline. The pharmaceutical giant spotlighted strong growth from new products and a promising monthly obesity drug candidate, even as it braces for a wave of patent expirations and reaffirms its 2026 outlook.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

NGL Energy Partners Posts Strong Q3 on Record Water Disposal Volumes, Eyes Future Growth with Nuclear-Powered Treatment

NGL Energy Partners (NGL) reported a robust third-quarter performance, fueled by record-setting produced water disposal volumes and disciplined capital management. The partnership raised its full-year EBITDA outlook and outlined ambitious plans, including a novel partnership to explore nuclear-powered water desalination in the Permian Basin.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

PJT Partners Caps Record 2025 on Advisory Strength, Sees 'Fragile' Momentum Ahead

The boutique investment bank PJT Partners reported record annual revenues and profits for 2025, fueled by a resurgent M&A market and robust restructuring demand. While management struck an optimistic tone for 2026, they cautioned that geopolitical tensions and AI disruption pose risks to the 'inherently fragile' capital markets backdrop.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

MGIC Caps 2025 with Robust Earnings, Eyes Stable 2026 Amid Flat Housing Market Forecast

Private mortgage insurance leader MGIC Investment reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 results, driven by disciplined underwriting and significant capital returns. While executives project a stable but flat market for 2026, the company's fortress balance sheet and strategic reinsurance provide a buffer against economic uncertainty.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

MSG Entertainment Rides Holiday Spectacular to Record Q2, Eyes Growth with Star-Studded Lineup

Madison Square Garden Entertainment posts double-digit revenue and profit growth for fiscal Q2 2026, fueled by a historic run of the Christmas Spectacular. With a blockbuster Harry Styles residency on the horizon and strong forward bookings, the live entertainment giant signals robust momentum.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Marathon Petroleum Caps Strong 2025 with Record Midstream, Strategic Capex Shift for 2026

Marathon Petroleum (MPC) reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by exceptional refining execution and record midstream performance. The company outlined a disciplined 2026 capital plan focused on high-return projects and shareholder returns, while navigating a tightening global refining landscape.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Merck Navigates Mixed Q4 2025 with Oncology Strength Offsetting Vaccine Slump, Sets Cautious 2026 Outlook

Merck & Co. reported a 5% rise in Q4 2025 revenue to $16.4 billion, powered by its blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda and animal health division. However, a steep 35% drop in Gardasil sales, attributed to weakened demand in Asia, highlighted regional vulnerabilities. The pharmaceutical giant issued initial 2026 guidance projecting modest growth while absorbing a significant one-time charge from its recent Cidara Therapeutics acquisition.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Michael Burry Sounds Alarm: Bitcoin's Slide Could Unleash $1 Billion Precious Metals Liquidation

Famed 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry warns that Bitcoin's deepening downturn is creating dangerous cross-market contagion, potentially forcing a massive, rapid sell-off in gold and silver holdings as risk managers scramble.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Bargain Hunt: European Stocks Trading at Steep Discounts to Intrinsic Value

Amid a resilient economic backdrop, a screen of European equities reveals significant undervaluation, with some companies trading nearly 50% below their estimated fair value. We examine three standout opportunities.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Disney Taps Park Veteran Josh D'Amaro as CEO, Betting on Proven Growth Leader

The Walt Disney Company announces Josh D'Amaro, current Chairman of Disney Experiences, will succeed Bob Iger as CEO in March. Investors eye a potential turnaround as the company leans into its most profitable division.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Anthropic's AI Expansion Triggers Market Tremors, Rattling Data and Professional Services Giants

A sharp selloff gripped data analytics, software, and professional services stocks on Tuesday, as investors reassessed the sector's vulnerability following Anthropic's launch of AI tools capable of automating key legal, sales, and marketing functions.

Feb 4, 2026

World

China Warns Panama Over Port Contract Cancellation, Cites U.S. Pressure

Beijing has issued a sharp rebuke after Panama's Supreme Court annulled a Hong Kong firm's contract to operate two key ports along the Panama Canal, a move Chinese officials allege was driven by U.S. political pressure and threatens international trade norms.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Pakistan Deploys Air Power to Quell Balochistan Insurgency; Dozens Killed in Multi-Day Clashes

Security forces utilized helicopter gunships and drones to dislodge separatist fighters from a key town in southwestern Pakistan, officials said, ending a deadly three-day standoff that has left at least 58 dead and exposed the enduring fragility of the resource-rich region.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

TETRA Technologies Stock Soars: Is the Rally Justified or Overheated?

TETRA Technologies' (NYSE: TTI) shares have skyrocketed over 178% in the past year, dramatically outperforming the broader market. This analysis delves into whether the current valuation reflects the company's fundamentals or if investors are getting ahead of themselves.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

OpenAI Taps Anthropic Safety Veteran to Lead AI Risk Preparedness Amid Growing Scrutiny

OpenAI has appointed former Anthropic researcher Dylan Scand as its Head of Preparedness, a high-stakes role focused on mitigating severe risks from advanced AI systems, as the company navigates internal safety tensions and external pressures.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Miraculous Survival After Pickup Plunges From Tennessee Overpass; Seatbelts, Car Seats Credited

Two children and two adults walked away from a harrowing crash in Franklin, Tenn., after their truck flew off an interstate overpass. First responders are pointing to proper restraint use as the key to survival.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Ondas Holdings: A Valuation Puzzle After Stellar Long-Term Gains and Recent Cooling

Shares of Ondas Holdings (ONDS) are under the microscope as investors weigh its dramatic long-term returns against a recent pullback. With the stock trading at a significant discount to some fair value estimates, the debate centers on whether this represents a buying opportunity or reflects justified concerns over execution risks in its wireless and autonomous systems business.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Spotify's Strategic Pivot: Betting Big on Podcasts, Video, and AI to Fuel Its Next Growth Chapter

As Spotify aggressively diversifies beyond music into podcasts, video, and AI-powered features, the market is closely watching whether this content expansion can reignite user growth and justify its valuation amid recent stock pressure.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

U.S. Forges Global Alliance to Counter China's Grip on Critical Minerals, Unveils $12 Billion Stockpile Plan

The Trump administration is rallying international partners and launching a massive strategic reserve to break China's stranglehold on the supply of rare earths and other minerals vital to defense and tech industries.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Dutch Tech Firm Nedap Shows Mastery in Capital Allocation with Soaring Returns

Nedap N.V. (AMS:NEDAP) demonstrates robust financial health, with its Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) reaching 36%, significantly outpacing the industry average. Analysis reveals a trend of generating higher profits with less capital, though rising current liabilities warrant investor attention.

Feb 4, 2026