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Lumentum Shares Surge 8% Ahead of Earnings, Fueled by Analyst Optimism on AI Networking Demand

Lumentum Holdings Inc. saw its stock price climb over 8% on Monday, extending recent gains as investors positioned themselves ahead of quarterly results. The rally was supported by a series of bullish price target upgrades from major Wall Street firms, citing the company's exposure to the infrastructure needs of agentic AI and advanced reasoning networks.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Nvidia's $100 Billion Question: CEO Huang Tempers Expectations as AI Capex Scrutiny Intensifies

Nvidia's stratospheric valuation faces a reality check as CEO Jensen Huang downplays speculation of a $100B OpenAI investment. The chipmaker's role as the indispensable 'tollbooth' for AI infrastructure is under the microscope, with markets demanding tangible growth catalysts beyond sentiment.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Analysts Bullish on American Tower's 2026 Outlook Despite Price Target Adjustments

Wall Street maintains a positive stance on American Tower Corporation (AMT) as it enters 2026, with over 70% of analysts recommending the stock. While several firms have trimmed price targets citing sector headwinds, the long-term outlook for the communications infrastructure giant remains favorable, driven by its data center portfolio and stable tower business.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Bank of America Bullish on Celestica, Initiates Coverage with $400 Price Target

Bank of America has initiated coverage on electronics manufacturing services provider Celestica with a 'Buy' rating, citing the company's strategic position to capitalize on the AI data center infrastructure boom. The firm set a price target of $400, forecasting strong growth driven by custom server and networking switch demand.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Dell Bucks IT Hardware Slowdown, Anchored by AI Server Demand

As a broader sector slump looms into 2026, Dell Technologies demonstrates resilience, with analysts pointing to its strength in artificial intelligence infrastructure as a key differentiator.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Broadcom Emerges as a Top Compute Play as AI Demand Reshapes Semiconductor Landscape

Bank of America highlights Broadcom alongside Nvidia and AMD as a leading compute stock, fueled by robust AI infrastructure spending and compelling valuations, with Wells Fargo and Bernstein also raising targets.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Trump's Venezuela Oil Gambit: A Strategic Play Against Russia Faces Steep Hurdles

The Trump administration sees Venezuela's revitalized oil sector as a tool to undercut Russian energy revenues and pressure India to pivot away from Moscow. But crumbling infrastructure, geopolitical risks, and entrenched trade relationships pose significant challenges to this strategic calculus.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Three Asian Penny Stocks Defying Market Headwinds in 2026

Amidst a backdrop of stable rates and cautious optimism, a handful of low-priced Asian equities are drawing investor scrutiny for their resilience and strategic positioning. We analyze three such companies navigating property downturns, infrastructure demand, and consumer shifts.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Kyiv, Kharkiv Hit by Renewed Russian Strikes as Deep Freeze Grips Ukraine

Russian forces launched a wave of attacks on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and second city Kharkiv early Tuesday, targeting energy infrastructure and residential areas amid sub-zero temperatures, officials said.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond Blackwell: Three Pillars of Nvidia's Continued Dominance in 2026

As the AI infrastructure race intensifies, Nvidia appears poised for another year of robust growth, driven by system-level sales, a resilient margin profile, and a formidable software ecosystem that competitors struggle to match.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Meta's AI Ambitions: Bold Spending Meets Sober Valuation After Earnings Surge

Meta Platforms' aggressive push into AI infrastructure, announced alongside robust earnings guidance, has investors weighing its massive capital expenditure plans against a valuation that suggests the market may already be pricing in future growth.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

SiTime Nears $3 Billion Acquisition of Renesas Timing Unit in Major Chip Industry Consolidation

Silicon Valley's SiTime Corp. is finalizing a landmark deal to acquire the timing device division of Japan's Renesas Electronics, a move set to reshape the semiconductor landscape for wireless and AI infrastructure.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Qualcomm's Q4 Earnings in Focus: Can the Chipmaker Beat Expectations Again?

All eyes are on Qualcomm as it prepares to release its quarterly earnings. With a strong track record of surpassing estimates, analysts are watching for signs of resilience in the smartphone and IoT markets.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Redwire Corporation: The Quiet Enabler of the New Space Race

Beyond the headlines of rocket launches, companies building the critical infrastructure for the orbital economy are gaining strategic importance. Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), with its niche technologies powering everything from lunar missions to potential space-based data centers, presents a compelling, if complex, investment thesis in the burgeoning space sector.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

SanDisk Soars 143% in January as AI Boom Fuels Memory Supply Crunch

The NAND flash memory specialist's stock skyrocketed last month, propelled by surging prices and blockbuster earnings that smashed Wall Street estimates, highlighting its pivotal role in the AI infrastructure build-out.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Lumentum's AI Pivot Fuels Growth, But Valuation Questions Loom

Lumentum Holdings Inc. has transformed from a consumer electronics supplier into a key player in AI infrastructure, driving a V-shaped recovery. While surging demand for high-speed optical modules paints a bullish picture, its premium valuation demands scrutiny.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Maryland Customers to Receive Automatic Bill Credits as FirstEnergy Navigates Regulatory Landscape

Over 247,000 residential customers of Potomac Edison, a FirstEnergy subsidiary in Maryland, will see automatic credits on their utility bills this month. The move, part of a state-mandated relief program, underscores the delicate balance utilities must strike between regulatory compliance, infrastructure investment, and consumer affordability pressures.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AT&T's Fiber-First Strategy Positions It for a Wireless Capacity Crunch Windfall

As wireless networks strain under exponential data growth, AT&T's vast fiber infrastructure and deep spectrum portfolio are emerging as critical competitive advantages, setting the stage for a potential market rerating.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

From Bitcoin Miner to AI Powerhouse: How Cipher Mining Is Fueling the Data Center Boom

Cipher Mining Inc. (CIFR), once a traditional cryptocurrency miner, has rapidly transformed into a key developer of industrial-scale data centers, capitalizing on the insatiable power demands of artificial intelligence. With a portfolio exceeding 3 gigawatts, primarily in power-rich West Texas, the company is now building the physical backbone for tech giants. This strategic pivot, however, raises critical questions about capital allocation and the sustainability of the AI infrastructure rush.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond GPUs: The AI Memory Boom and Why Micron Could Be the Next Big Chip Story

As the AI infrastructure race intensifies, a critical bottleneck is emerging: memory. With demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) skyrocketing, Micron Technology finds itself at the center of a new investment thesis, drawing comparisons to the early days of Nvidia's AI-driven ascent.

Feb 3, 2026