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MGIC Investment Caps Off 2025 with Strong Quarter, Eyes Stable Market in 2026

Private mortgage insurer MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG) reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by disciplined risk management and a fortified capital position. While forecasting a flat insurance-in-force market for 2026, the company highlighted strategic reinsurance moves and significant capital returns to shareholders.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Tensions Flare in Strait of Hormuz as Iranian Gunboats Approach U.S. Tanker

A U.S.-flagged oil tanker was hailed and threatened with boarding by Iranian Revolutionary Guard speedboats in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime security reports, escalating regional tensions just days before anticipated diplomatic talks.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

WTW Caps Strong 2025 with Strategic Acquisitions and Digital Focus, Eyes Continued Growth in 2026

Willis Towers Watson reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by its specialization strategy and digital investments. The global advisory, broking, and solutions firm announced key acquisitions, including Newfront, and outlined a confident outlook for mid-single-digit organic growth and margin expansion in the coming year.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Humana Deploys Google Cloud-Powered AI to Streamline 80 Million Annual Member Calls

The health insurance giant is rolling out an 'Agent Assist' tool to its 20,000+ call center workers, aiming to boost efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in member service while targeting over $100 million in operational savings.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

PayPal Ousts CEO Amid Checkout Crisis, Taps HP's Enrique Lores to Steer Turnaround

PayPal Holdings Inc. replaced CEO Alex Chriss with board chair Enrique Lores after a sharp slowdown in its core branded checkout business triggered a steep stock selloff and raised doubts about its competitive edge.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

FedEx Broadens Sustainable Aviation Fuel Network, Adding Major Hubs Amid Industry Supply Challenges

FedEx expands its blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program to Dallas-Fort Worth and JFK airports, part of a coast-to-coast push. The move comes as the logistics industry grapples with supply constraints and policy uncertainties that threaten broader adoption of lower-carbon alternatives.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

The $300 Apple: What It Will Take for AAPL to Reach the Next Milestone

Apple's stock has been on a historic run, but the path to a sustained $300 share price hinges on cooling valuations, managing supply chain pressures, and tempering sky-high investor expectations.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Federal Probe Links Minneapolis Anti-ICE Protests to Alleged 'Massive Fraud Network'

A senior Justice Department official claims a coordinated campaign to drive ICE from Minneapolis is financially linked to an underground fraud scheme, as tensions over immigration enforcement escalate.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

The Corporate Turnaround Artist Taking the Reins at IRS and Social Security

Frank Bisignano, a veteran of Wall Street and fintech, now leads two of the U.S. government's most critical—and cumbersome—agencies, applying a private-sector playbook to modernize operations affecting millions of Americans.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Freight Recovery Signals Brighter Horizon for Expeditors International, Analysts Say

Amid improving freight trends and a strategic shift toward air and parcel services, Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD) is poised for margin support. The logistics giant, a celebrated Dividend Aristocrat, navigates near-term rate pressures while its long-term growth narrative remains intact.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Galaxy Digital Shares Slide on Steep Q4 Loss, Despite Strong Annual Performance

Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. reported a net loss of $482 million for Q4 2025, sending its shares down over 6% in pre-market trading. The crypto financial services firm, however, highlighted a resilient full-year adjusted gross profit of $426 million and a robust $2.6 billion liquidity position.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Capital One Shares Surge as Diamond Hill Flags Strong Performance Amid Cautious Market Outlook

Diamond Hill Capital's latest investor letter reveals the Large Cap Fund's Q4 2025 results, highlighting Capital One Financial as a key performer despite the fund's overall cautious stance on AI-fueled market rallies.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Dover Beats Q4 Estimates, Offers Cautious 2026 Outlook; Is the Stock Still Undervalued?

Industrial conglomerate Dover Corporation (DOV) posted stronger-than-expected Q4 2025 revenue, driving its shares higher. However, its tempered growth guidance for 2026 has investors weighing its current valuation against future prospects.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Intercontinental Exchange: Wall Street's Bullish Bet Defies Recent Market Lag

Despite trailing the broader market over the past year, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) retains robust analyst confidence, with a 'Strong Buy' consensus and significant projected upside ahead of its upcoming earnings.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond the iPhone Boom: The Supply Chain Warning Hidden in Apple's Stellar Earnings

While Apple's latest quarterly results showcased staggering iPhone growth, analysts are zeroing in on CEO Tim Cook's cautious remarks about persistent supply constraints and rising memory costs, which could pressure margins in the coming months.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Sysco Stock Slips as Restaurant Sector Headwinds Dampen Investor Appetite

Despite a strong quarterly market rally led by tech, Diamond Hill Capital's Large Cap Fund underperformed, citing caution on AI hype. Food distribution giant Sysco was a notable laggard in the fund's portfolio, with analysts pointing to broader concerns over consumer spending and the restaurant industry's outlook.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

SpaceX's Acquisition of xAI Sets Stage for Historic IPO, Potentially Topping Aramco Record

Elon Musk consolidates his space and AI ventures as SpaceX acquires xAI, with a combined valuation nearing $1.25 trillion. The move precedes a highly anticipated SpaceX IPO that could become the largest in history and reignite the global market for new listings.

Feb 3, 2026

US

House Moves to Avert Shutdown with Stopgap Funding Vote

The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a critical spending package designed to end a partial government shutdown that began over the weekend, as lawmakers scramble to restore operations for affected agencies.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AI Anxiety Triggers Sharp Sell-Off in European Tech and Advertising Stocks

European software, data analytics, and advertising shares tumbled on Tuesday as the rapid evolution of AI models, including new legal-focused tools, sparked investor fears over the durability of established business models. The sell-off highlights a dramatic shift in sentiment toward sectors once considered prime AI beneficiaries.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Europe's Aging Power Grids Threaten to Stall Amazon's Cloud Expansion

Amazon Web Services warns that multi-year delays in securing power grid connections are jeopardizing its data center investments across Europe, highlighting a critical infrastructure bottleneck for the continent's digital and industrial ambitions.

Feb 3, 2026