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CME Group Caps Historic Year with Record Volumes, Charts Aggressive Expansion into Crypto and Event Contracts

The derivatives exchange giant reported its fifth consecutive year of record trading activity in 2025, fueled by international growth and a surge in cryptocurrency products. As macro volatility persists, CME is betting big on 24/7 crypto trading, new clearing services, and controversial 'prediction market' offerings to attract a new generation of traders.

Feb 4, 2026

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Bloomberg Media Surpasses 700,000 Subscribers Amid Market Turbulence, Posts 6% Revenue Gain

Exclusive internal figures reveal Bloomberg Media's resilient 2025 performance, with subscription and advertising growth offsetting market volatility, even as the company faces a key executive departure.

Feb 4, 2026

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Stellar's Paradox: XLM Price Slumps Below $0.20 While Network Lockup and Development Activity Soar

Despite XLM's price erasing its 2025 gains and falling below a key psychological level, on-chain data reveals a contrasting story of robust network growth, record DeFi engagement, and sustained developer focus on real-world asset tokenization.

Feb 4, 2026

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AI Demand Fuels Teradyne's Record Q4, Accounting for Over 60% of Revenue

Teradyne's semiconductor testing business surged in the latter half of 2025, driven by the explosive growth of AI data centers, with computing revenue jumping 90% year-over-year.

Feb 4, 2026

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Reynolds Consumer Products Navigates Headwinds with Steady Q4 Performance, Eyes Strategic Shifts for 2026

Reynolds Consumer Products (REYN) reported resilient fourth-quarter results, citing market share gains and disciplined pricing strategies that helped offset commodity inflation and a challenging retail environment. While forecasting a stable 2026, the company announced a reorganization of its Hefty and Presto segments to sharpen focus and drive growth.

Feb 4, 2026

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BNB Smart Chain Hits 2 Billion Active Addresses, But Token Price Fails to Rally

The BNB Smart Chain has surpassed 2 billion cumulative active addresses, a milestone built over years of network growth. Despite this achievement and recent token burns, BNB's price remains under pressure amid broader market headwinds.

Feb 4, 2026

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Aurora Cannabis Doubles Down on Global Medical Market as Q3 Profits Climb

Aurora Cannabis reports a 7% rise in Q3 revenue, fueled by record international medical cannabis sales. The company announces a strategic pivot to exit lower-margin Canadian consumer operations, betting big on high-growth regulated markets in Europe and Australia.

Feb 4, 2026

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Carrier Global's Stock: A Tale of Two Markets as Analysts Weigh Cooling Performance Against Long-Term Heat

While Carrier Global's shares have cooled off over the past year, trailing the surging S&P 500, Wall Street's consensus remains cautiously optimistic. The focus shifts to the company's robust cash flow, strategic growth segments, and whether its current valuation presents a buying opportunity before a projected 2026 earnings rebound.

Feb 4, 2026

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Chubb Posts Record Profits as Underwriting Discipline Drives Industry-Leading Performance

Chubb Limited reports historic quarterly and annual net income, fueled by a record-low combined ratio that underscores its underwriting prowess in a competitive market. The insurer's results highlight robust premium growth and controlled catastrophe losses, setting a high bar for peers.

Feb 4, 2026

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Datadog's AI Ambitions Face Test as OpenAI Weighs Platform Shift

As Datadog prepares to report earnings, analysts are scrutinizing a dual narrative: the company's growing prominence in AI-driven IT operations against a potential strategic shift by key client OpenAI. The outcome could influence both near-term growth and long-term valuation.

Feb 4, 2026

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Helios Towers Sees Slight Valuation Uplift as Analysts Adjust Models

Analysts have modestly raised the fair value estimate for Helios Towers (LSE: HTWS) to £2.10 per share, reflecting a nuanced reassessment of the telecom infrastructure firm's risk profile and growth trajectory.

Feb 4, 2026

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Cisco Doubles Down on AI Networking, Anchors European Expansion with Major Renewable Energy Deal in Poland

At its recent AI Summit, Cisco Systems unveiled a multi-pronged strategy to cement its role in enterprise AI infrastructure, deepening its alliance with Nvidia and launching a new partner program. In a significant move for its European operations, the company also secured a 15-year renewable energy agreement to power its Polish data centers, directly linking its AI growth to sustainable power sourcing.

Feb 4, 2026

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Docebo Bets on Itself: Major Share Buyback Signals Confidence Amid Market Turbulence

Learning management platform Docebo launches a significant share repurchase program, aiming to retire over 10% of its stock. Management frames the move as a response to undervaluation and a commitment to returning capital, even as the company navigates a competitive landscape and projects steady revenue growth.

Feb 4, 2026

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T. Rowe Price Navigates Market Shifts: Strong Markets Offset Equity Outflows, Strategic Pivot to Alternatives and ETFs Gains Traction

Despite robust global market returns in 2025, T. Rowe Price faced significant net outflows from its traditional equity and mutual fund businesses. However, strategic growth in fixed income, alternatives, and ETFs, alongside key partnerships and a focus on private markets, helped drive assets under management to a record $1.78 trillion. The firm signals a cautious 2026 outlook amid evolving investor preferences and fee pressures.

Feb 4, 2026

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Powering the AI Boom: TVA Unveils Historic 6.2 GW Expansion to Fuel Surging Data Center Demand

Facing unprecedented growth driven by data centers and population influx, the Tennessee Valley Authority announces its largest-ever capital program to add 6.2 GW of new generation, aiming to balance booming industrial demand with stable rates for all customers.

Feb 4, 2026

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Magnera Corporation (MAGN): A Contrarian Bet Amid Analyst Divergence

Magnera Corporation faces a split verdict from Wall Street as analysts offer conflicting price targets. While the company navigates a challenging consumer landscape, its latest earnings reveal pockets of growth amidst broader declines, prompting debate on its value proposition.

Feb 4, 2026

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Softcat Shares Trade Near Fair Value, DCF Analysis Suggests

A discounted cash flow valuation of UK IT infrastructure provider Softcat plc indicates its current share price is close to its intrinsic value estimate of £12.50, prompting debate among investors about its growth prospects.

Feb 4, 2026

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Parker-Hannifin Soars on Strong Q2, With Truist Bullish on Margin Resilience

Following a robust second-quarter earnings beat, Parker-Hannifin sees its price target raised by Truist, which highlights the industrial giant's impressive margin strength and upwardly revised guidance driven by aerospace demand and filtration growth.

Feb 4, 2026

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Goldman Sachs Boosts Jabil Target to $282, Citing Unabated Data Center Demand

Investment bank Goldman Sachs has raised its price target on manufacturing solutions provider Jabil Inc., highlighting sustained data center demand as a key growth driver, following the company's recent strategic acquisition in the power management sector.

Feb 4, 2026

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Yum China Posts Record 2025, Eyes 20,000 Stores by 2026 Amid Aggressive Franchising Push

Yum China Holdings (NYSE: YUMC) capped off a robust fiscal 2025 with accelerating store growth, improved profitability, and enhanced shareholder returns. The fast-food giant, operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in China, outlined an ambitious plan to surpass 20,000 stores next year while significantly boosting its franchise model.

Feb 4, 2026