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Grainger Navigates Macro Headwinds, Posts Steady Growth in 2025; Eyes Strategic Investments for 2026

Despite a challenging economic landscape marked by tariff pressures and soft MRO demand, W.W. Grainger reported resilient 2025 results, achieving 4.9% organic sales growth and strategic progress. The industrial supplies leader is doubling down on technology, supply chain expansion, and customer experience to drive market share gains in the coming year.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Marathon Petroleum Posts Record 2025 Results, Eyes Continued Strength Amid Tight Global Refining Market

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) reported robust full-year 2025 financial performance, driven by strong refining margins and operational execution. The company highlighted a disciplined capital strategy, strategic midstream growth, and a positive outlook for refined product demand into 2026.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AI Anxiety Triggers Software Sell-Off: Five9, SentinelOne, Shopify Among Major Decliners

A wave of selling pressure hit the software sector Wednesday morning, dragging down shares of prominent firms like Five9, Rapid7, and SentinelOne. The downturn reflects a broader market pivot as investors reassess traditional SaaS models in favor of businesses with deeply integrated artificial intelligence capabilities.

Feb 3, 2026

World

U.S. F-35C Downs Iranian Drone Near Carrier in Arabian Sea Amid Fragile Diplomatic Overtures

A U.S. fighter jet shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone that approached the USS Abraham Lincoln, CENTCOM reports, as diplomatic efforts to ease tensions continue. The incident follows separate accusations of Iranian forces harassing a merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

The Hidden Cost of Tech Sprawl: Why C-Suites Are Rethinking Their GTM Stack

As companies grapple with bloated software portfolios, a push for Go-To-Market platform consolidation is gaining momentum. Beyond cost savings, executives are finding that a unified system is critical for data integrity, sales velocity, and strategic agility in a competitive market.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AI Anxiety Triggers Software Sell-Off: monday.com, Samsara, Nutanix Among Hardest Hit

A wave of selling pressure swept through the software sector Wednesday morning, dragging down shares of prominent SaaS providers. The sell-off reflects a broader market pivot as investors reassess traditional software models in the age of artificial intelligence.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Sector-Wide Jitters: QuinStreet Shares Slide as Gartner's Weak Quarter Sparks IT Services Slowdown Fears

QuinStreet (QNST) shares tumbled nearly 8% in morning trading, caught in a broader sell-off triggered by Gartner's disappointing Q4 results. The advisory giant's revenue decline has intensified market concerns over a potential slowdown in IT services and consulting, with uncertainty around AI's disruptive impact adding to the pressure.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Microsoft's $625 Billion Backlog: A Signal to Buy Amid AI Spending Fears?

Despite a post-earnings selloff driven by surging capital expenditures, Microsoft's record $625 billion in future contracted revenue, heavily tied to AI demand, presents a compelling long-term case for investors.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk Resume Red Sea Transits Under Naval Escort, Signaling Cautious Return to Key Trade Artery

German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd, in partnership with Maersk, is set to resume select services through the Red Sea and Suez Canal from mid-February, marking a tentative return to the vital shipping lane after a prolonged diversion due to Houthi attacks. The move, part of their new 'Gemini Cooperation,' will see vessels sail under naval protection.

Feb 3, 2026

Child Care Costs Devour Family Budgets, Forcing Tough Choices and Economic Ripple Effects

Soaring child care expenses, now consuming an average of 20% of household income, are compelling parents to deplete savings, delay major purchases, and reconsider career paths, with broader implications for the economy.

Feb 3, 2026

US

ICE Memo Expands Authority for Warrantless Arrests, Sparking Legal and Civil Liberties Debate

A newly disclosed Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo instructs agents they can make warrantless arrests if a person is deemed 'likely to escape,' a term given a broad new interpretation that critics warn sidelines judicial oversight.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Oracle Bets Big on AI: $50 Billion Funding Push and Strategic Shifts Signal Cloud Ambitions

Oracle is preparing a massive capital raise of up to $50 billion to fuel its AI and cloud infrastructure expansion, alongside potential large-scale job cuts and a strategic review of its Cerner healthcare unit, marking a pivotal moment in its competition with cloud giants.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

ConocoPhillips Stock: A Valuation Check Amid LNG Ambitions and Market Volatility

ConocoPhillips shares have shown mixed signals recently, dipping over one day but holding longer-term gains. As the energy giant bets big on liquefied natural gas, investors are weighing its growth narrative against current valuation metrics and broader sector risks.

Feb 3, 2026

World

U.S. Investigates Crypto Platforms as Sanctions Evasion Conduit for Iran

U.S. authorities are probing whether cryptocurrency exchanges have become a multi-billion-dollar backchannel for Iran to bypass international sanctions, as digital asset usage surges amid the country's economic isolation and currency crisis.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Musk Revives Dogecoin Moon Mission Ambitions as SpaceX IPO Looms

Elon Musk has reaffirmed plans for a SpaceX mission to place a Dogecoin token on the moon, sparking renewed interest in the meme cryptocurrency ahead of the company's anticipated public offering.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Musk's Trillion-Dollar Gamble: SpaceX Merges with xAI, Eyes Orbital AI Dominance

In a move that could redefine the economics of artificial intelligence, Elon Musk has consolidated his rocket and AI ventures. The newly merged entity, targeting a historic public offering, bets that solar-powered orbital data centers will slash AI compute costs within years, even as it navigates regulatory and ethical scrutiny.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

SpaceX-xAI Merger Buzz Fuels Investor Rush to Pre-IPO ETF Access

As speculation mounts over a potential 2026 IPO for a combined SpaceX and xAI entity, the Baron First Principles ETF emerges as a key vehicle for retail investors seeking coveted pre-public stakes. With significant private company exposure, the fund offers a rare gateway ahead of what could be a landmark market debut.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

PayPal Shares Plunge on Weak Earnings, Fueling Speculation Over a Musk-Led Rescue

PayPal's stock tumbled nearly 20% following a disappointing Q4 report, missing revenue and profit targets. The downturn has reignited debate about whether Elon Musk, a PayPal co-founder, might see strategic value in the payments giant for his 'everything app' ambitions with X.

Feb 3, 2026

House Clears Critical Hurdle, Paving Way to End Partial Government Shutdown

A key procedural vote in the House of Representatives has set the stage for a final vote to fund major government agencies, likely ending a four-day partial shutdown after intense White House lobbying swayed Republican holdouts.

Feb 3, 2026

World

A World Unbound: Geneva Report Warns of Erosion in Laws of War as Civilians Bear Brunt

A landmark study from the Geneva Academy documents a global crisis in international humanitarian law, with civilians targeted on an industrial scale across multiple conflicts and major powers failing to enforce the rules.

Feb 3, 2026