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UPS Pivots with Sweeping Restructuring: 30,000 Jobs Cut, Focus Shifts to Healthcare and High-Margin Clients

Facing uneven long-term performance, UPS announces a major strategic overhaul involving significant job reductions, facility closures, and a deliberate move away from low-margin Amazon volume. The company is betting big on healthcare logistics through acquisitions to bolster its global cold chain network.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Hawaiian Electric's Phoenix Moment: A Major Bet Signals Confidence Post-Wildfire Settlement

A sophisticated zero-cost options trade by a large investor highlights a turning point for Hawaiian Electric Industries, as stabilized finances and capped liabilities pave the way for recovery.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

SanDisk Shares Soar on AI Data Center Boom and Bullish Analyst Outlook

SanDisk stock surged over 15% as analysts point to the company's dominant position in supplying high-performance storage for the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure, leading to a dramatic rise in profits and a significantly upgraded price target.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Hormel Foods: The Case for a Dividend Powerhouse in Volatile Times

Amid market uncertainty, a detailed analysis makes the case for Hormel Foods (HRL) as a resilient, income-generating investment, backed by its 59-year dividend growth streak and iconic brand portfolio.

Feb 3, 2026

LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Shutters Three Southern California Locations Amid Financial Strain

The Texas-based independent theater chain LOOK Dine-In Cinemas has permanently closed its doors in Downey, Redlands, and Monrovia, leaving employees jobless and highlighting the ongoing struggles of mid-sized cinema operators against shifting consumer habits and streaming dominance.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Papa John's Bets Big on Pan Pizza Relaunch to Win Over Diners and Investors

Papa John's International has rolled out a revamped Pan Pizza nationwide, marking a significant strategic push to refresh its menu and compete more aggressively in the premium pizza segment. The move underscores the chain's focus on product innovation to drive customer traffic and brand relevance amid fierce industry competition.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Epstein Documents Reveal Extensive Network of High-Profile Connections

The release of millions of pages from the Jeffrey Epstein case by the U.S. Justice Department has unveiled the late financier's social and professional ties to a vast array of powerful figures across politics, finance, and tech, raising fresh questions about the scope of his influence.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Corning's $6 Billion Meta Deal Signals a Fiber-Optic Surge in the AI Arms Race

Often overshadowed by flashier tech names, glass and materials science giant Corning has secured a multi-year, $6 billion agreement with Meta Platforms to supply optical fiber for AI data centers, positioning itself as a critical but under-the-radar beneficiary of the infrastructure build-out.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Caterpillar Powers Up: Inks Major Deal to Fuel AI Data Center Boom with Monarch Campus

Industrial giant Caterpillar secures a landmark agreement to supply 2 gigawatts of power generation and storage to the Monarch Compute Campus, positioning itself at the forefront of meeting the surging energy demands of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2026

U.S. Natural Gas Prices Plummet as Production Rebounds from Winter Storm Disruptions

Natural gas futures tumbled over 25% on Monday, hitting a three-week low, as a swift recovery in U.S. production and a warmer weather forecast alleviated supply concerns sparked by last week's Arctic blast.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Frontken's Strong Fundamentals Defy Recent Share Slump: Is the Market Overlooking a Gem?

Despite a 14% share price decline over three months, Frontken Corporation Berhad (KLSE:FRONTKN) exhibits robust financial health, highlighted by a superior Return on Equity. Analysts suggest the sell-off may be a buying opportunity for long-term investors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tax Season Scams Surge: LifeLock Warns of AI-Powered Identity Theft Tactics

As tax deadlines loom, Gen Digital's LifeLock issues a stark warning about a sharp rise in sophisticated, AI-driven identity theft schemes targeting taxpayers. The alert underscores the evolving threat landscape where cyber security, personal finance, and digital fraud increasingly intersect.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cocoa Futures Rebound as Ivory Coast Shipments Slow, But Market Glut Weighs on Sentiment

Cocoa prices edged higher Monday, finding a brief respite from a prolonged slump as delivery slowdowns in top grower Ivory Coast triggered short-covering. However, the rally remains fragile, overshadowed by bulging global stocks, weak demand, and forecasts for a continued supply surplus.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Survey Reveals Lingering Cash Safety Fears Among CFOs, Despite Post-SVB Reforms

A new report finds corporate treasurers remain deeply concerned about deposit security, with most businesses holding funds far above FDIC insurance limits and vulnerable to operational shutdowns if a primary bank fails.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Gold's Wild Ride Leaves London's Historic Jewellery Quarter Reeling

The dramatic surge and sudden plunge in precious metal prices have thrown London's famed Hatton Garden into chaos, forcing jewellers, refiners, and families to navigate a volatile market with significant financial consequences.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Werner Enterprises Acquires FirstFleet, Cementing Its Position as a Top-Five Dedicated Carrier

Werner Enterprises' strategic acquisition of FirstFleet significantly expands its dedicated trucking footprint, adding key grocery and packaging clients. The deal, expected to be immediately earnings-accretive, arrives as investors scrutinize the company's valuation and growth trajectory amid a challenging freight market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Universal Pulls CFO Offer from ADM Executive Amid SEC Accounting Scandal

Universal has rescinded its employment offer to a former ADM finance executive just one day after the SEC filed suit against ADM's ex-CFO over alleged accounting misconduct in the nutrition segment, highlighting the widening fallout from the agribusiness giant's regulatory troubles.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AI Boom Ignites Memory Chip 'Supercycle', Sending Storage Stocks Soaring

A severe, AI-driven shortage of memory chips is creating a windfall for storage manufacturers, with analysts predicting a multi-year upcycle as data center demand overwhelms supply.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AMD's Q4 Earnings in Focus: AI Spending Scrutiny Meets High-Stakes Product Ambitions

As AMD prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, the chipmaker finds itself at a critical juncture, balancing Wall Street's anxiety over AI infrastructure costs against its aggressive push to challenge Nvidia's dominance with new data center and PC products.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

GrainCorp Shares Show Potential Value Gap: DCF Analysis Points to Undervaluation

A discounted cash flow valuation of GrainCorp Limited suggests its current share price may not fully reflect its future cash generation potential, indicating a possible opportunity for investors.

Feb 2, 2026