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Adobe Deepens Cognizant AI Alliance, Signaling Strategic Shift Amid Market Pressures

Adobe's expanded partnership with IT services giant Cognizant aims to embed its generative AI and experience platforms deeper into enterprise workflows. While not an immediate financial catalyst, the move underscores Adobe's pivot towards large-scale, services-driven deployments as it navigates heightened competition and growth concerns.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Coinbase Stock Slump Presents Potential Entry Point as Crypto Market Eyes Recovery

Despite a significant share price decline, analysts point to Coinbase's expanding revenue, diversified services, and massive custody assets as foundations for long-term growth, positioning the stock as a potential recovery play.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Netflix CEO Faces Senate Scrutiny Over $72B Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, defending the streaming giant's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Lawmakers raised antitrust concerns and questioned the deal's impact on media competition and consumer choice.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Amgen Faces Legal Challenge Over 340B Program Withdrawal as Stock Holds Steady

Amgen is hit with a lawsuit alleging it unlawfully cut off discounted drug sales to safety-net provider Sagebrush Health Services, raising questions about patient access and compliance with federal pricing rules designed to aid vulnerable populations.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Senate Antitrust Panel Grills Netflix Over Warner Bros. Acquisition, Citing Market Power and Consumer Harm

A Senate hearing on Netflix's proposed $82.7 billion takeover of Warner Bros. revealed deep bipartisan unease, with lawmakers warning the deal could stifle competition, raise prices, and limit creative expression in an already consolidated streaming market.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Cactus, Inc. (NYSE:WHD) Stock Surge: Fueled by Robust Fundamentals and Strategic Reinvestment

Shares of oilfield services company Cactus, Inc. have climbed 31% in three months. A deep dive into its financial health reveals a strong Return on Equity and a disciplined reinvestment strategy as key drivers, though its growth trajectory faces industry headwinds.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

BrightView Holdings: A Tale of Two Valuations as Analysts Debate Path Forward

Shares of landscape services giant BrightView Holdings (BV) are trading near $13.80, presenting a conundrum for investors. While short-term momentum is positive, a significant divergence in valuation models—from a conservative $10.50 to a bullish $37.97—highlights the market's split view on the company's ability to convert cost savings and a strong backlog into sustained cash flow growth.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Sector-Wide Jitters: Magnite Shares Tumble as Gartner's Weak Quarter Fuels Ad Tech Slowdown Fears

Magnite (MGNI) shares plunged over 14% Thursday, caught in a broad market selloff triggered by Gartner's disappointing Q4 results, raising fresh concerns about digital advertising and IT services demand.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

FSI Lobbies OMB on Contractor Rule, Citing Threat to Financial Advisor Independence

As a key 2026 priority, the Financial Services Institute is pressing regulators for a contractor classification rule that protects the independent advisor model, while also targeting broader legislative and enforcement reforms.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Missouri's Bold Tax Overhaul: A Business Boon or Burden?

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe proposes eliminating the state income tax, a move hailed as pro-growth but which critics warn could shift a heavy compliance burden onto local businesses through an expanded sales tax on digital services.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

TETRA Technologies Stock Surge Raises Valuation Questions: Is the Rally Justified?

Shares of energy services provider TETRA Technologies (NYSE: TTI) have soared over 180% in the past year, culminating in a recent multi-month rally. As the stock hovers near $12, analysts and investors are divided on whether its current price reflects future growth or has overshot fair value estimates.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Thomson Reuters Stock Plunge Sparks Investor Debate: Undervalued Opportunity or Cause for Concern?

Shares of Thomson Reuters (TSX:TRI) have tumbled over 38% in the past year, raising questions about its valuation. A deep dive into cash flow and earnings metrics suggests the information services giant may be significantly undervalued, presenting a potential entry point for long-term investors amid broader market uncertainty.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Clearstead Bolsters Family Office Reach with $5.1 Billion Acquisition of Seattle's Clarius Group

The strategic acquisition significantly expands Clearstead's ultra-high-net-worth services and establishes a strong foothold in the competitive Pacific Northwest wealth management market.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AudioCodes Navigates Transition Year with Modest Growth, Bets Big on VoiceAI Future

AudioCodes reported steady but muted revenue growth for Q4 and full-year 2025, as the company continues its strategic pivot toward AI-powered cloud services. While profitability metrics faced pressure, management pointed to strong momentum in its VoiceAI and managed services segments as key drivers for future expansion.

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

Business

Anthropic's Legal AI Plugin Sends Shockwaves Through Market, Legal Software Stocks Tumble

The release of Anthropic's new Claude plugin for legal document review and compliance tracking has triggered a sharp sell-off in key legal software and publishing stocks, underscoring investor anxiety over AI's disruptive potential in the professional services sector.

Feb 3, 2026

World

EU Commissioner Urges "Digital Sovereignty" as Europe Seeks to Reduce Reliance on U.S. Tech Giants

Amid growing geopolitical tensions, EU Financial Services Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque has called for Europe to assert control over foundational technologies, highlighting cybersecurity risks and economic vulnerabilities tied to foreign tech dependence.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

The $20,000 Question: Is Your Financial Advisor's 1% Fee Draining Your $2 Million Portfolio?

A 1% annual fee on a $2 million portfolio is industry standard, but investors are waking up to the staggering long-term cost. We break down the math, the services you should expect, and the alternatives for high-net-worth individuals.

Feb 3, 2026

World

WHO Seeks $1 Billion Lifeline for 36 Global Health Crises Amid Funding Squeeze

Facing steep aid cuts, the World Health Organization launches a scaled-back $1 billion emergency appeal for 2026 to sustain essential health services across Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine and other crisis zones, warning that underfunding risks severe global consequences.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Dutch Regulators Launch Probe Into Roblox, Scrutinizing Child Safety Practices

Dutch authorities have initiated a formal investigation into Roblox (NYSE:RBLX), examining potential risks to underage users and the platform's compliance with the EU's Digital Services Act. The probe, focusing on exposure to violent and sexual content, amplifies existing legal pressures from recent U.S. lawsuits and places the company's core safety and moderation systems under unprecedented regulatory glare.

Feb 3, 2026