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ManpowerGroup Sees 'Stabilization' in Q4 as Demand Firms, Cost Cuts Take Hold

ManpowerGroup reported a return to modest organic growth in its fourth quarter, with executives citing improving demand and the benefits of ongoing cost optimization. While stopping short of declaring a broad recovery, the staffing giant highlighted sequential improvements in key markets and pointed to AI-driven productivity tools as a key differentiator.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

NextPower Soars on Strong Earnings, Lands Major Saudi Deal as Analyst Target Jumps

NextPower Inc. sees its price target raised by TD Cowen following a robust third-quarter earnings beat and a landmark joint venture in Saudi Arabia, signaling growing confidence in the solar technology firm's trajectory.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Liberty Energy Navigates Market Turbulence, Bets Big on Power Infrastructure Expansion

Despite a challenging year marked by oil price volatility and softer demand for completion services, Liberty Energy (LBRT) closed 2025 with a resilient Q4 performance. The company is aggressively scaling its distributed power solutions business, targeting 3 GW of projects by 2029, even as it manages pricing pressures in its core fracking operations.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bloom Energy Soars on Landmark $2.65 Billion AEP Deal, Fueling AI Data Center Power Thesis

Bloom Energy's stock surged after American Electric Power's subsidiary locked in a massive 20-year fuel cell agreement, a move analysts say validates the company's technology for critical infrastructure like AI data centers and signals a pivotal shift in its growth narrative.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Hype: How a Power Giant is Fueling the AI Revolution

As tech giants pour trillions into AI infrastructure, the insatiable demand for electricity is creating a new class of winners. NextEra Energy, America's largest utility, is emerging as a critical, if unexpected, backbone of the artificial intelligence boom through strategic partnerships with Alphabet and Meta.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Rare earth power: can Europe ever escape its dependency on China?

Europe relies on China for the rare earth elements essential in transition technologies, but it's making a late bid to end dependency.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Nextpower Inc. Surpasses Expectations, Fueling Analyst Optimism and Higher Price Targets

The renewable energy firm's latest quarterly results, described as a 'beat and raise,' have prompted major banks to lift their valuations, signaling strong confidence in its growth trajectory within the clean energy sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

GigaWatt Seeks Public Backing to Power Its DIY Solar Ambitions as Energy Costs Soar

Amid rising electricity prices and shifting federal incentives, solar platform GigaWatt is turning to crowd-investing to accelerate its push into integrated, user-friendly DIY solar kits, betting on AI and streamlined hardware to capture a growing market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ford Shifts Gears: New 'Ford Energy' Unit Aims to Power Grids, Reshape Investor Outlook

Ford Motor Company launches a dedicated energy storage business, Ford Energy, appointing Lisa Drake to lead the charge into the rapidly growing battery storage market, signaling a strategic expansion beyond vehicle manufacturing.

Feb 2, 2026

World

UK Moves to Arm Forces with New Powers as Rogue Drone Incidents Near Military Sites Double

The British government is proposing legislative changes to allow troops to intercept and destroy threatening drones near defense sites, following a sharp increase in reported incidents amid heightened European security tensions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney Parks Power Record Q1 Revenue Amid CEO Search, While Rising Costs Pressure Profits

Disney's theme parks and cruise lines delivered a historic $10 billion quarter, driving overall revenue past expectations. However, surging costs across its media and sports divisions squeezed profits as the entertainment giant nears a decision on its next chief executive.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Power Giants Forge Alliance: Schroders, CATL, and Lochpine Unite to Fuel Europe's Battery Storage Surge

A landmark tripartite agreement between financial heavyweight Schroders, battery leader CATL, and investment firm Lochpine Capital aims to deploy up to 10GWh of energy storage across Europe, marking a significant step in the continent's clean energy transition.

Feb 2, 2026

The AI-Powered "Micro-Team": Reid Hoffman Claims 15 Workers With AI Can Outpace 150 Without

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman argues that AI-native startups, by building custom solutions for precise problems, are enabling tiny teams to achieve output once requiring ten times the headcount, fundamentally reshaping productivity and competition.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond Humira: How AbbVie Plans to Reign as a Biopharma Powerhouse by 2031

With its blockbuster Humira era in the rearview, AbbVie is betting big on its next-generation immunology drugs and a deep pipeline to drive growth and maintain its crown among Dividend Kings.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The AI Infrastructure Gold Rush: Three Chip Titans Powering the Next Wave

As global investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure accelerates, a handful of semiconductor giants stand to reap outsized rewards. We examine the foundational players whose technology is enabling this historic build-out.

Feb 2, 2026

California's Billionaire Tax Debate: A New Front in the Battle Over Wealth and Power

A proposed wealth tax on California's ultra-rich has ignited a fierce debate, pitting tech billionaires against a coalition of millionaires who argue it's time for the wealthy to pay more. The fight echoes past battles over Silicon Valley's influence and raises questions about the state's economic future.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Costa Rica Votes Amid Security Crisis, Populist Party Seeks to Consolidate Power

Voters head to the polls in Costa Rica, with the ruling right-wing populist party aiming to secure a decisive mandate and a legislative supermajority to tackle record violence and political gridlock.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Generac's Stock Surge: Is the Power Equipment Giant Still a Buy After 19% Rally?

Generac Holdings' shares have surged 19% in a month, reigniting the debate over its valuation. While recent momentum is strong, a five-year decline of 38% underscores the challenges. Analysts see a potential upside, but risks from the residential solar slowdown and data center demand volatility loom.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Diebold Nixdorf's AI-Powered Self-Service Push: A Turning Point for the Turnaround Story?

As Diebold Nixdorf accelerates its AI-driven self-checkout initiatives, highlighted by a new study on the Australian retail market, investors are weighing whether this technological pivot can solidify its ongoing operational turnaround and justify its current valuation.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Powering the AI Boom: How a Nuclear-Heavy Utility Is Capitalizing on Tech's Energy Crisis

As artificial intelligence drives an unprecedented surge in electricity demand, one utility company—Constellation Energy—is uniquely positioned with its vast nuclear fleet to meet the need, turning an industry-wide bottleneck into a significant growth opportunity.

Feb 2, 2026