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Harmony CFO's Complete Stock Sale Raises Eyebrows Amid Upbeat Revenue Forecasts

Harmony Biosciences CFO Sandip Kapadia has liquidated his entire direct stake in the company, a move that contrasts sharply with the firm's robust financial performance and bullish $1 billion revenue target for its flagship drug WAKIX by 2026. While the sales were pre-planned, the timing fuels debate on insider confidence versus corporate optimism.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Crime Surges: $370M Stolen in January Marks Worst Month in Nearly a Year

Blockchain security firm CertiK reports a dramatic spike in cryptocurrency thefts for January 2026, with losses hitting $370.3 million—the highest monthly figure in 11 months. The surge is driven by a mix of sophisticated social engineering attacks and persistent on-chain exploits, highlighting the evolving threats facing the digital asset space.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Oracle Bets Big on AI Boom, Plans $50 Billion Cloud Infrastructure Push

Oracle Corporation announced a massive $45-50 billion fundraising plan for 2026, aiming to aggressively expand its cloud infrastructure to meet surging demand from leading AI and tech giants.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tripadvisor's AI Play: Can a World Cup Travel Platform Revive Investor Confidence?

Tripadvisor and Best Western's new AI-driven travel platform for the 2026 FIFA World Cup showcases the company's potential in high-stakes tourism. Yet, for investors, the real test remains translating innovation into sustained growth and market-beating returns.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

CONMED Charts New Course: Surgical Focus After Mixed Q4, But Valuation Questions Linger

CONMED's latest earnings reveal a strategic pivot towards higher-growth surgical platforms, moving away from slower gastroenterology lines. While sales climbed, profitability softened, setting the stage for a crucial transition year as the market weighs the company's reset valuation against its ambitious 2026 roadmap.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Cross-Chain Protocol CrossCurve Loses $3 Million in Latest Bridge Exploit, Highlighting Persistent DeFi Security Crisis

The CrossCurve decentralized finance protocol has suffered a $3 million exploit through a vulnerability in its cross-chain bridge, contributing to a devastating start to 2026 that has seen nearly $400 million stolen from the crypto sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Oracle Seeks Massive $50 Billion War Chest to Fuel AI Cloud Race, Despite Cash Flow Strain

Oracle Corp. plans a colossal $45-$50 billion capital raise in 2026 to expand its cloud infrastructure, aiming to meet surging demand from AI giants like OpenAI and Nvidia. The move comes as the company's aggressive data center spending pushes its free cash flow negative, a condition projected to last for years.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Northern Ireland Puts Brakes on Hotel Tax Hike, Offering Relief to Struggling Hospitality Sector

The Northern Ireland Executive has suspended a planned revaluation of hotel business rates, averting significant tax increases for accommodation providers slated for 2026 and providing temporary stability for the region's tourism industry.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

UPS Unveils Sweeping Network Overhaul: 30,000 Jobs Cut as It Pivots to Automation and Higher-Margin Deliveries

In a major strategic shift, UPS announced plans to eliminate up to 30,000 positions and close 24 facilities by 2026. The logistics giant is restructuring its network to prioritize automation and higher-margin business segments, while scaling back lower-margin volume, notably from Amazon. The move aims to reshape the company's cost structure and profitability profile amid a challenging multi-year stock performance.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Circle's Arc Blockchain Gains Traction with Intuit Deal and Federal Banking Approval

Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) unveils a strategic 2026 roadmap for its Arc blockchain, secures a landmark partnership with Intuit, and receives conditional approval to establish a federally supervised digital currency bank, signaling a major push to bridge crypto and traditional finance.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Zuckerberg's AI Roadmap Signals Sustained Demand for Nvidia's Chips

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's forecast of a major AI infrastructure build-out through 2026 suggests continued robust spending on Nvidia's hardware, reinforcing the chipmaker's central role in the ongoing tech boom.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Deckers Outdoor Soars 19% on Strong Earnings, Fueled by UGG and HOKA Brands

Shares of Deckers Outdoor Corp. surged nearly 20% following a robust quarterly report and an optimistic fiscal 2026 outlook, driven by exceptional performance from its UGG and HOKA footwear brands.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

SanDisk Soars to Record High on AI-Driven Demand, Quarterly Profit Up 672%

SanDisk Corporation's stock hit an all-time peak following a blockbuster earnings report for Q2 FY2026, fueled by surging demand for its storage solutions from the artificial intelligence sector.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Colgate-Palmolive Stock Surges on Long-Term Strategy, Defying Near-Term Challenges

Shares of Colgate-Palmolive jumped over 6% as the consumer goods giant outlined a resilient growth plan through 2026, even after reporting a significant profit decline in a tough operating climate.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Johnson & Johnson Poised to Join $100 Billion Sales Club, Defying Industry Headwinds

The healthcare behemoth's robust 2025 results and 2026 guidance signal a landmark year ahead, as it navigates patent expirations and pricing pressures while maintaining its coveted dividend king status.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

BigBear.ai's Stock Surge Masks a Critical Investor Dilemma

Despite an 11.8% rally in 2026, BigBear.ai faces a pivotal shareholder vote that could dictate its acquisition-fueled growth strategy and test investor confidence.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

WisdomTree Hits Record $160.8B AUM, Driven by European Surge and Digital Asset Growth

WisdomTree Investments capped off a transformative 2025 with record assets under management, fueled by a landmark European expansion and a burgeoning digital assets platform. The firm's strategic acquisition of Ceres Partners has also opened a new frontier in private markets, setting the stage for continued margin growth in 2026.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

LyondellBasell Navigates 'Most Challenging' Petrochemical Downturn, Leans on Cost Cuts and Cash Discipline

Facing what its CEO calls one of the industry's toughest cycles, LyondellBasell reported weathering 2025 through aggressive cost control and working capital management. The chemical giant outlined a path to generate an additional $1.3 billion in cash by end-2026, even as it prepares to divest European assets and scales back circular economy spending.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Hilltop Holdings Navigates Rate Shifts, Posts Strong 2025 Profit Amid Mortgage Headwinds

Hilltop Holdings capped off 2025 with a 46% surge in net income, fueled by a steeper yield curve and disciplined cost management across its banking and securities units. While the mortgage division remains under pressure, executives point to a robust loan pipeline and shareholder returns as signs of resilience heading into 2026.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Littelfuse Surges 11.5% on Strategic Basler Deal, Upbeat Q1 Outlook, and Dividend Boost

Littelfuse shares rallied sharply following the closure of its Basler Electric acquisition, alongside stronger-than-expected Q1 2026 sales guidance and a new dividend declaration, despite posting a significant net loss for Q4 2025.

Jan 30, 2026