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Metals Market Reels as Speculative Frenzy Cools: Chinese Investors at Center of Historic Gold, Silver Plunge

Precious metals markets experienced one of their most volatile weeks on record, with silver plummeting 26% and gold dropping 9% in a dramatic reversal. The sell-off, triggered by shifting U.S. policy expectations, laid bare the market's recent dependence on speculative flows from China, raising questions about stability ahead of the Lunar New Year.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Mueller Industries: A 7-Fold Surge in Five Years – Is the Rally Over or Just Beginning?

Mueller Industries' stock has soared roughly 700% over the past five years, leaving investors to question if the capital goods standout still holds value. With shares trading near $136, we analyze its valuation through cash flow models and peer comparisons to gauge the path ahead.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Marsh McLennan Launches 'Secure Harbor' to Anchor Senior Living Sector Amid Insurance Storm

Marsh McLennan Agency unveils a group captive insurance solution designed specifically for senior living communities, aiming to provide stable liability coverage and risk management support in a challenging market.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Japan's Deep-Sea Breakthrough: Rare Earth Minerals Retrieved from 6,000-Meter Depths in Pacific

Japan has successfully retrieved sediment containing rare earth minerals from a depth of 6,000 meters in the Pacific Ocean, marking a world-first achievement in deep-sea resource exploration. The mission, part of a strategic push to reduce reliance on Chinese supplies, could reshape global supply chains for critical technology components.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Supply Chain Snarls and Geopolitical Strains Cloud Outlook at Singapore Airshow Summit

As the aviation industry gathers in Singapore, leaders confront persistent supply chain disruptions and shifting trade winds, even as they chart a course for sustainable growth in the world's fastest-growing travel market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Grainger Earnings Preview: Industrial Distributor Faces Growth Test Amid Sector Momentum

W.W. Grainger (GWW) reports quarterly earnings Tuesday morning, with investors watching for signs of sustained growth against a backdrop of mixed industrial sector performance and recent stock gains.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Horace Mann Educators (HMN) Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Sector Volatility

The educator-focused insurer is poised to release its fourth-quarter results after the bell Tuesday, with analysts projecting revenue growth. The report comes as the broader insurance sector navigates economic uncertainty.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Allegion Doubles Down on Smart Security to Cement Institutional Market Position

Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) is accelerating its strategic shift toward integrated smart security platforms, emphasizing digital credentials, connected locks, and cloud-based access control to meet growing demand from commercial and institutional clients.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Insider Buying Spree at Sing Investments & Finance Signals Boardroom Confidence

A cluster of insider purchases at Singapore-listed Sing Investments & Finance is drawing investor attention, as executives put their own money behind the company's stock. Analysts view such coordinated buying as a potentially bullish signal, though caution it's just one piece of the investment puzzle.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Whistleblower Alleges Google AI Support Aided Israeli Military Contractor, Violating Ethics Pledge

A former Google employee has filed a formal complaint with the SEC, accusing the tech giant of breaching its own AI ethics principles by providing customer support to an Israeli defense contractor using AI to analyze drone footage, according to documents obtained by The Washington Post.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AMETEK Earnings Preview: Can the Industrial Tech Leader Sustain Its Momentum?

As AMETEK prepares to report its quarterly results, investors are watching to see if the electronics manufacturer can maintain its streak of strong performance amid a mixed landscape for industrial equipment firms.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Emerson Electric Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Automation Sector Momentum

Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR) is scheduled to release its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after Tuesday's market close, with investors watching for signs of sustained growth in industrial automation and software.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Carlisle Companies Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Flat Revenue Expectations

Carlisle Companies (NYSE: CSL) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings after market close on Tuesday, with analysts projecting steady revenue and adjusted EPS of $3.58. Investors are watching for signs of momentum in the building envelope sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Clorox Q4 Earnings Preview: Can the Household Goods Giant Regain Its Footing?

All eyes are on Clorox as it prepares to report fourth-quarter earnings Tuesday afternoon. Investors are looking for signs of sustained recovery after a challenging period marked by cyberattacks and supply chain pressures.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

PayPal Q4 Earnings Preview: Can the Digital Payments Giant Beat Expectations Amid Sector Headwinds?

As PayPal prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are watching closely for signs of resilience in its core business and updates on its strategic turnaround efforts. The report could set the tone for the broader fintech sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

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

Business

China's Export-Focused Factories Show Surprise Resilience as Broader Economy Cools

A private gauge of China's manufacturing activity edged higher in January, defying expectations of a slowdown, as export-oriented firms outperformed. The reading contrasts with weaker official data, highlighting a two-speed industrial sector amid persistent domestic headwinds.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Blue Owl Capital Faces Investor Lawsuit as $295 Billion Private Credit Giant Grapples With Liquidity Strain

A federal class-action lawsuit alleges Blue Owl Capital, a major player in the $1.7 trillion private credit market, restricted investor withdrawals amid mounting redemptions, testing Wall Street's promise of 'democratized' alternative investments for Main Street.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ingredion's Q4 Earnings Preview: Can the Ingredient Giant Regain Momentum?

As Ingredion prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing whether the company can stabilize after a disappointing prior quarter. The broader staples sector's recent strength offers a cautiously optimistic backdrop.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

J&J Snack Foods Set to Report Q4 Earnings Amid Shifting Consumer Appetites

As J&J Snack Foods prepares to release its quarterly results, investors are weighing stable analyst expectations against a backdrop of mixed performance in the shelf-stable food sector.

Feb 2, 2026