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TSMC to Produce World's Most Advanced 3nm Chips in Japan, Bolstering Tokyo's Semiconductor Ambitions

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced plans Thursday to manufacture cutting-edge 3-nanometer semiconductors at its second plant in Kumamoto, Japan. The move, a significant win for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's industrial policy, aims to meet soaring global AI demand and reshapes the geopolitics of advanced chipmaking.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Boston Scientific Beats Earnings but Faces Questions on Core Growth Drivers

Boston Scientific met Q4 revenue expectations and delivered a slight earnings beat, but a sharp stock decline reflects investor scrutiny over sequential softness in key franchises and margin pressures.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Central Garden & Pet Navigates Portfolio Shift: Q4 Revenue Dips Amid Margin Expansion

Central Garden & Pet reported mixed fourth-quarter results, with revenue falling short of Wall Street forecasts as strategic portfolio optimization weighed on sales. However, disciplined cost control and a focus on higher-margin categories drove a significant earnings beat.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Azenta's Q4: A Story of Stalled Growth and a Promised Turnaround

Azenta meets revenue estimates with flat year-over-year sales of $148.6M, but operational hurdles and a cautious market outlook overshadow results. Management pins hopes on a second-half rebound.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Beyond the Beat: Five Key Questions Analysts Posed to Marsh & McLennan After Strong Q4

Marsh & McLennan's robust Q4 results, driven by strategic investments and digital transformation, set the stage for pointed analyst inquiries on AI integration, margin resilience, and the path for sustained growth in a challenging market.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Moelis & Company Posts Strong Q4, Fueled by M&A Surge and Strategic Expansion

Investment bank Moelis & Company outperformed analyst expectations for Q4 2025, reporting an 11.2% year-over-year revenue increase to $487.9 million. The firm credits robust dealmaking, a record capital markets year, and strategic hiring for its momentum.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Qualcomm Navigates Memory Headwinds as Diversification Strategy Takes Center Stage

Qualcomm's Q4 revenue met expectations, but a cautious outlook driven by memory supply constraints and strategic shifts into automotive and IoT markets signals a pivotal moment for the chip giant.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

AbbVie's Q4: Immunology and Neuroscience Surge Shields Against Aesthetics Slump and Pricing Pressures

AbbVie reported mixed fourth-quarter results, with strong growth in immunology and neuroscience drugs countering weakness in its aesthetics portfolio and broader pricing headwinds. While revenue slightly missed estimates, adjusted earnings per share beat expectations.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Alphabet’s AI Bet Pays Off: Record Q4 Revenue as Gemini and Cloud Drive Growth

Alphabet Inc. reported a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter, with revenue climbing 18% year-over-year to $113.8 billion, powered by accelerating adoption of its AI technologies across Search, Cloud, and consumer products.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

CME Group Posts Steady Q4 Growth, Fueled by Retail Surge and Crypto Expansion

CME Group met revenue expectations in Q4 2025, driven by broad-based growth across asset classes and a significant push into retail and cryptocurrency markets. The exchange operator is now setting its sights on new initiatives like securities clearing and round-the-clock crypto trading.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

ePlus Surpasses Q4 Forecasts on AI and Enterprise Demand, Despite Retail Project Delays

IT solutions provider ePlus (NASDAQ:PLUS) posted a strong fourth quarter for CY2025, with revenue climbing 20.3% year-over-year to $614.8 million, beating market expectations. Non-GAAP earnings per share of $1.45 significantly outpaced analyst consensus.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Flex Beats Q4 Estimates as Data Center and Industrial Strength Counter Consumer Slowdown

Manufacturing giant Flex posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, driven by robust demand in data center infrastructure and industrial automation. While consumer electronics remain a weak spot, strategic shifts toward higher-value segments helped lift profitability.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

TTM Technologies Beats Q4 Forecasts on AI and Defense Demand, But Market Reaction Remains Muted

TTM Technologies (TTMI) reported strong fourth-quarter results, with revenue and profit exceeding analyst expectations, fueled by robust demand from AI data center and aerospace & defense sectors. Despite the positive performance and an optimistic outlook, the stock faced post-earnings selling pressure.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

ASGN's Strategic Pivot Gains Traction: Consulting Boom and Quinox Acquisition Fuel Transformation Amid Flat Revenue

IT services firm ASGN posted mixed Q4 2025 results, meeting revenue forecasts but missing on profit. While sales held steady at $980.1 million, the company's strategic shift toward high-margin consulting and digital engineering shows promise, driven by record bookings and the integration of its latest acquisition.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Equifax Beats Q4 Estimates on AI and Government Demand, Despite Margin Pressures

Equifax surpassed revenue expectations for Q4 2025, driven by strong performance in its AI-powered products and government services. While the company provided optimistic guidance, it continues to navigate headwinds from rising operational costs and a shifting mortgage landscape.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Stanley Black & Decker Navigates Headwinds: Margins Improve as Revenue Growth Stalls

Stanley Black & Decker's Q4 2025 earnings reveal a tale of two metrics: profits beat expectations through disciplined cost control, while revenue flatlined amid soft consumer demand. The company's strategic pivot focuses on profitability over pure sales volume.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Bunge's Viterra Merger Delivers Scale, But Market Jitters Over Margins and Policy Cloud Outlook

Bunge Global's Q4 sales surged 75.5% to $23.76 billion, beating estimates, but profit margins faced pressure. While the Viterra integration is boosting operational heft, a cautious forecast on biofuel policy and trade flows left investors uneasy.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Beyond the Headline Numbers: Five Key Questions Analysts Posed to Frost Bank After Strong Q4

Frost Bank's fourth-quarter earnings surpassed non-GAAP estimates, fueled by its Texas expansion and robust customer growth. While the headline figures met expectations, analysts probed deeper into the sustainability of its strategy and future profitability drivers.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Tenable Beats Q4 Estimates as AI Security and Platform Consolidation Fuel Growth

Tenable Holdings surpassed Wall Street's revenue and profit forecasts for Q4 2025, driven by strong demand for its unified exposure management platform and AI-specific security solutions. The company also provided confident guidance for the coming quarter.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Beyond the Headlines: Five Key Takeaways from Parker-Hannifin's Q4 Earnings Call

Parker-Hannifin's strong Q4 results, driven by aerospace and off-highway growth, have buoyed investor confidence. We analyze the critical questions from analysts that reveal the challenges and opportunities ahead for the industrial giant.

Feb 5, 2026