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Business

CNX Resources Charts Steady Course Through 2026, Eyes Long-Term Demand Over Short-Term Price Spikes

In its Q4 2025 earnings call, CNX Resources outlined a disciplined capital strategy for 2026, emphasizing operational resilience amid severe weather and providing updates on its deep Utica shale program, RNG initiatives, and hedging posture. Management signaled a focus on long-term infrastructure catalysts rather than chasing volatile spot gas prices.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SanDisk Soars on AI-Driven Demand, Signals Strategic Shift to Long-Term Contracts

SanDisk's fiscal Q2 2026 results smashed expectations, fueled by surging AI infrastructure needs and a tightening NAND market. The company announced a pivotal move towards multi-year commercial agreements, forecasting even stronger growth ahead.

Jan 30, 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

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

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

US

DOJ's Epstein Document Release Exposes Survivors' Identities, Sparking Outrage and Legal Demands

A massive release of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files by the Justice Department has left survivors reeling after personal information, including names and confidential statements, was left unredacted. Lawyers allege a "historic violation" of privacy, prompting urgent calls for judicial intervention.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Powering the Future: Three Energy Innovators for a $100 Bet

As the U.S. grapples with surging energy demands from AI and data centers, a new wave of companies is emerging. We look at three speculative but promising energy stocks where a modest investment could tap into long-term structural shifts.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Apple Shatters Records with $143B Quarter, Yet AI Ambitions and Memory Costs Loom

Apple's historic Q1 earnings, fueled by unprecedented iPhone demand, sent its stock on a wild ride. While the results dazzled Wall Street, muted guidance on memory cost pressures and questions about its AI roadmap tempered the celebration.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Walmart Shares Surge on U.S.-India Trade Deal, Supply Chain Shift

Walmart stock jumped over 4% Monday as a new trade agreement between the U.S. and India promises lower tariffs and increased market access, bolstering the retail giant's strategic pivot toward Indian manufacturing and e-commerce.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Investment Firm Nicholas Hoffman & Co. Deploys Over $100 Million into Ultra-Short Treasury ETF

A recent SEC filing reveals a major purchase of the Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF, signaling a strategic move for liquidity and yield in a volatile market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Apple Soars on Record Holiday Quarter, Fueled by iPhone Demand and AI Ambitions

Apple shares surged over 4% as blockbuster Q1 earnings, led by iPhone sales and services growth, reignited investor confidence in the tech giant's expansion narrative, particularly in key markets like India.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Teradyne Soars on AI-Driven Earnings Beat, Upgrades Full-Year Outlook

Teradyne (TER) shares surged over 10% after the semiconductor test equipment leader posted Q4 revenue and profit that smashed analyst estimates, fueled by surging demand from AI chipmakers. The company's bullish guidance signals confidence in a sustained industry upcycle.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Business Insider to Unveil 2026 VC Rising Stars: Live Q&A with Top Young Investors

Business Insider prepares to release its annual list spotlighting venture capital's most promising young talent. Join a live session with the journalists behind the report and one of the honored investors for insights into career paths and emerging opportunities.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

S&P 500 at a Crossroads: Sideways Churn Nears Climax as 7,000 Level Looms

The benchmark index has been trapped in a tight range for months, gaining a mere 1% since October as a defensive rotation into energy and healthcare pressures tech-heavy portfolios. Analysts warn the prolonged consolidation is creating a 'ticking clock' scenario, setting the stage for a decisive breakout or breakdown.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

DaVita Shares Surge as Strong Dialysis Demand Fuels Optimistic 2026 Outlook

DaVita Inc. shares soared after the kidney care provider posted robust fourth-quarter results and issued a 2026 profit forecast that significantly exceeded Wall Street expectations, signaling resilience against cost pressures and past operational challenges.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Broadcom's AI Surge Faces Margin Test: Is the Stock Slide a Buying Opportunity?

While Broadcom rides a massive wave of AI demand, investor concerns over shrinking profitability have triggered a significant pullback in its shares, presenting a classic growth-versus-margin dilemma.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Winter Storm Gianna Deepens Supply Chain Crisis in Southeast, Following Fern's Widespread Disruption

A second major winter storm in as many weeks has crippled logistics across the Southeast, leading to massive service suspensions, a deadly 100-car pileup, and worsening a freight backlog that saw volumes plummet over 55%.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Manufacturing Rebound Fuels Wall Street Gains, Offsetting China Concerns and Shutdown Jitters

U.S. stocks advanced Monday, buoyed by a surprisingly strong manufacturing report that overshadowed lingering concerns over a partial government shutdown and weak economic data from China. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both closed higher, led by a rebound in semiconductor and AI-related shares.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bed Bath & Beyond Soars on Blockchain Bet: Acquires Tokens.com to Pioneer Real Estate Tokenization

The relaunched retailer's shares surged 7% following its announcement to acquire Tokens.com and launch a new platform by July, leveraging tZERO and Figure's blockchain technology to offer tokenized real estate assets and financial services.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Gold and Silver Seek Footing After Historic Rout; Shutdown, Iran Tensions May Reignite Haven Demand

Precious metals attempt a tentative recovery following their worst single-day declines in years, with traders weighing renewed political and geopolitical uncertainties against a backdrop of extreme volatility and regulatory tightening.

Feb 2, 2026