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Algoma Steel's $250M Defense Deal: A Watershed Moment or Distant Prospect for Investors?

Algoma Steel Group's binding agreement with Hanwha Ocean for Canada's submarine project could funnel up to $250 million into a new beam mill, bolstering national defense capacity. While promising, analysts urge investors to weigh this long-term potential against the company's immediate financial and operational challenges.

Jan 30, 2026

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Southwest Airlines Charts Aggressive Course After 'Year of Transformation,' Forecasts Earnings Surge in 2026

Southwest Airlines capped off 2025 with record revenue and improved operations, positioning the carrier for what executives project will be a dramatic earnings acceleration next year, driven by new initiatives like assigned seating and a refined loyalty program.

Jan 30, 2026

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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

Kirby Caps Record 2025 with Strong Momentum, Eyes Steady Growth Amid Market Headwinds

Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) reported record annual earnings for 2025, fueled by robust free cash flow and strategic capital returns. While Q4 faced seasonal pressures, management highlighted a late-quarter rebound in inland marine and surging demand in power generation, setting the stage for what they project as a year of steady financial performance in 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

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Cardinal Energy's C$95M Equity Raise Fuels Thermal Ambitions, Tests Investor Patience

Cardinal Energy Ltd. has upsized its equity offering to C$95.15 million, with proceeds aimed at debt repayment and accelerating its thermal oil projects, including the Reford 2 SAGD development. The move highlights the company's strategic pivot but raises questions about dividend sustainability and shareholder dilution in a capital-intensive sector.

Jan 30, 2026

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Nvidia's AI Bet: A Bargain Amidst Soaring Industry Spending?

Despite a flat start to 2026, Nvidia's valuation appears compelling as new forecasts project global AI spending to surge past $3.3 trillion by 2027, suggesting the chipmaker's growth story is far from over.

Jan 30, 2026

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Calix Caps Record Year, Charts Aggressive Platform Shift Amid Surging Broadband Demand

Calix reports historic 2025 financial results, surpassing $1 billion in annual revenue, while outlining its strategic pivot to a third-generation 'Agent Workforce' platform and capitalizing on a projected multi-billion dollar BEAD program opportunity.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bargain Hunting in Asia: Three Stocks Trading at Steep Discounts to Intrinsic Value

Amid a complex global market backdrop, several Asian equities appear significantly undervalued based on cash flow projections. We examine three companies—spanning semiconductors, defense, and electronics—trading at discounts of up to 43.8%.

Feb 3, 2026

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AppLovin Shares Tumble 30% in January Amid Short-Seller Scrutiny, AI Disruption Fears

After a stellar 2025, mobile advertising tech leader AppLovin faced a perfect storm of challenges last month, including renewed short-seller allegations, sector-wide valuation pressures, and market jitters over Google's new AI game-creation tool.

Feb 3, 2026

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Azenta Earnings on Deck: Can the Life Sciences Firm Beat Flat Revenue Forecasts?

Azenta, Inc. is set to report its quarterly earnings before the market opens Wednesday. Analysts project stagnant year-over-year revenue, placing the spotlight on the company's ability to navigate a challenging market for life sciences tools and services.

Feb 3, 2026

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Performance Food Group Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Slowing Growth Forecast

Food distribution leader Performance Food Group (NYSE: PFGC) is scheduled to release its quarterly earnings before markets open on Wednesday, with analysts projecting moderated revenue growth and continued pressure on profitability.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Yum! Brands Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Mixed Industry Signals

The fast-food giant prepares to release its quarterly results as analysts project moderated growth and investors weigh recent performance against sector peers.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

DaVita Navigates Headwinds as Integrated Kidney Care Turns Profitable Ahead of Schedule

DaVita Inc. reported Q4 2025 results in line with expectations, highlighting a milestone first profitable year for its Integrated Kidney Care unit. While revenue per treatment accelerated, the company continues to face pressure from elevated patient mortality and rising benefit costs. Executives provided 2026 guidance projecting mid-single-digit operating income growth and a sharp rise in EPS, buoyed by share buybacks and the stabilization of prior investment losses.

Feb 2, 2026

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NXP Beats Forecasts, Sees Industrial Rebound as Automotive Demand Accelerates

NXP Semiconductors projects first-quarter revenue above analyst expectations, fueled by resilient automotive chip sales and signs of stabilization in the industrial sector, despite ongoing softness in communications infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2026

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Terex Completes REV Group Merger, Shares Climb as Market Eyes Synergy Targets

Terex Corporation shares gained over 4% following the finalization of its merger with REV Group, creating a diversified specialty equipment giant. The deal is projected to yield $75 million in annual synergies by 2028.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Wall Street's 2026 Optimism Clashes with Historic Valuation Warnings

While analysts project another year of strong gains for the S&P 500, two key long-term valuation metrics are flashing red, reaching levels historically associated with major market downturns.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Alphabet's AI Ambitions: Can Gemini Sustain Its Momentum Into 2026?

As Alphabet's stock demonstrates resilience amid market volatility, its Gemini AI platform emerges as a central driver. With deep integration across Google's ecosystem and new agentic capabilities, the tech giant is positioning itself not just to compete, but to lead the next phase of the AI race. We examine the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Giverny Capital Sees Schwab's Earnings Momentum Stretching Into 2026

Despite a challenging 2025, Giverny Capital's latest investor letter highlights Charles Schwab as a key portfolio contributor, projecting sustained growth for the financial giant as market dynamics evolve.

Feb 2, 2026

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ADM Earnings Preview: Can the Agricultural Giant Beat Expectations Amid Sector Headwinds?

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) is set to report Q4 earnings Tuesday morning. Analysts project a slight revenue dip, but investor sentiment remains cautiously optimistic as the agribusiness leader navigates a volatile global market.

Feb 2, 2026

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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