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Universal Health Services Gains Momentum: Easing Staffing Woes and Strong Operations Fuel Investor Optimism

Universal Health Services (UHS) is drawing renewed investor interest following better-than-expected quarterly results, driven by robust behavioral health demand and a significant easing of industry-wide staffing pressures. While operational improvements bolster the near-term outlook, debates persist over valuation and the company's ability to sustain gains amid high debt levels.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Caterpillar's AI-Powered Surge: Can the Dow's 2025 Champion Keep Climbing in 2026?

Caterpillar, the industrial titan, rode the AI infrastructure wave to become the top-performing Dow stock in 2025. With record earnings on the horizon, investors are asking if its momentum can defy high valuations and continue into the new year.

Feb 2, 2026

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RTX's Defense Unit Secures Key Contracts and Test Milestones, But Valuation Concerns Loom

Raytheon, an RTX business, achieves a critical ballistic flight test for the U.S. Army's new interceptor while securing over $1.2 billion in new defense contracts. These wins solidify its role in next-generation air defense but come as the company's stock trades near record highs, prompting investor scrutiny over future growth.

Feb 2, 2026

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IRS 'Where's My Refund' Tool Now Live for 2025 Filings, Offering Real-Time Tracking for 2026 Refunds

The Internal Revenue Service's free online tracker is now active for taxpayers who have filed their 2025 returns, providing daily updates on refund status and estimated deposit dates for 2026.

Feb 2, 2026

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Rigetti Computing Lands Major Quantum Computer Deal with India's C-DAC, Expanding Global Government Footprint

Rigetti Computing secures a significant order to deliver a 108-qubit quantum system to India's Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, marking a key commercial milestone and international expansion for the company amidst volatile stock performance.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Wheat Futures Extend Losses Amid Dollar Strength, Mixed Export Signals

U.S. wheat futures fell across the board on Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar and a weekly decline in export inspections, despite year-over-year shipment gains and managed money trimming short positions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Analysts Boost Targets for KalVista Ahead of Key Q4 Report, Citing Oral HAE Therapy Potential

TD Cowen and H.C. Wainwright have raised price targets on KalVista Pharmaceuticals, expressing confidence in its oral hereditary angioedema treatment ahead of the company's fourth-quarter financial results.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Wegmans' Customer Satisfaction Slips as Value-Conscious Shoppers Drive Retail Shift

A new national report reveals Wegmans Food Markets experienced one of the steepest declines in customer satisfaction among major grocers in 2026, as economic pressures reshape shopping priorities toward value and convenience.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Lean Inventories Signal Shift: Ocean Freight Softens as Trucking Braces for Surge

A sharp post-holiday inventory drawdown is reshaping freight dynamics, with falling ocean container rates foreshadowing tighter truck capacity, higher rejection rates, and rising costs for shippers in the months ahead.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beta Bionics Faces FDA Warning Letter, Assures No Impact on Product Pipeline or Financials

The medical device developer Beta Bionics has received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a regulatory action stemming from a facility inspection last summer. The company maintains the letter will not disrupt its operations, manufacturing, or the planned launch of its new insulin patch pump.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

UPS Dividend Safety Comes at a Cost: Strategic Shifts Raise Questions for Future Growth

UPS's ambitious free cash flow target for 2026 appears to secure its hefty dividend, but a closer look reveals reliance on asset sales, deep cost cuts, and reduced capital investment—a strategy that may be mortgaging its long-term expansion.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cramer's Tesla Take: From EV Maker to Robotics Play, 'Call Me a Buyer'

CNBC's Jim Cramer expressed renewed bullishness on Tesla, shifting focus from its electric vehicle business to its ambitions in robotics and autonomous 'Cybercab' technology following the company's latest earnings call.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Analysts Revise Lucid Group Outlook: What the New Price Target Signals for EV Investors

Wall Street analysts have issued a revised price target for Lucid Group (LCID), reflecting updated assessments of the electric vehicle maker's execution risks, funding runway, and demand trajectory. The shift underscores the evolving narrative around the company's ability to scale amid intense competition and macroeconomic headwinds.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

NuScale Power's SMR Bet: A Path to Wealth or a Nuclear Mirage?

NuScale Power holds a unique regulatory approval for its small modular reactor technology, positioning it at the forefront of a potential nuclear energy shift. Yet, with no commercial deployments and a canceled flagship project, investors face a high-stakes gamble between revolutionary disruption and fading promise.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Oil Markets Shed Geopolitical Risk Premium as U.S.-Iran Talks Loom

Crude oil futures fell sharply on Monday, erasing recent gains tied to Middle East tensions, as the prospect of renewed diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran eased fears of a major supply disruption.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Amazon's Latest Workforce Reduction Hits Seattle Hard: Over 2,000 Local Jobs Cut

Amazon's ongoing corporate restructuring has resulted in significant layoffs across its Seattle-area headquarters, with software engineers among the most affected roles, as the tech giant continues to streamline operations and invest in AI.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

FDA Delays Aquestive's Anaphylm Epinephrine Film, Demands Human Factors Revisions

The FDA has issued a complete response letter for Aquestive Therapeutics' sublingual epinephrine film Anaphylm, citing concerns over packaging and user instructions. The company aims to address the issues and resubmit its application by the third quarter of this year.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

DoorDash Stock: Wall Street's Bullish Bet Defies Market Underperformance

Despite lagging the S&P 500 over the past year, DoorDash retains overwhelming 'Strong Buy' ratings from analysts who see significant upside potential, even after a volatile post-earnings sell-off.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Damascus Extends Reach: Syrian Forces Enter Kurdish Strongholds Under Integration Pact

Syrian government security forces entered the key northeastern city of Hasakeh on Monday, implementing a landmark integration deal with Kurdish authorities. The move marks a significant step in Damascus's campaign to reassert control over the entire country, reshaping the political landscape of northern Syria.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Saudi Arabia Launches Ambitious $64 Billion Privatization Drive, Targeting Private Capital by 2030

Saudi Arabia unveils a new national strategy aiming to attract $64 billion in private investment by 2030 through over 220 public-private partnerships across key sectors, marking a significant shift in its economic model amid broader spending reassessments.

Feb 2, 2026