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Arista Networks: AI Infrastructure Bet Delivers Stellar Returns, But Valuation Questions Loom

Giverny Capital hails Arista Networks as its top performer since inception, crediting its pivotal role in AI data center and cloud networking. As demand for AI capacity soars, Arista's strategic position with hyperscale clients fuels both impressive gains and a heated debate on whether its stock price has run too far, too fast.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Polaris Bets on High-Tech Off-Roading While Maintaining Its Dividend Streak

Powersports giant Polaris unveils an industry-first active suspension system in its flagship RZR, alongside approving its 31st consecutive annual dividend increase, signaling a dual focus on innovation and shareholder returns amid portfolio restructuring.

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

World

Venezuela's Divided Workforce Unites in Demand for Living Wages Amid Post-Maduro Economic Pledges

In a rare show of common cause, both government supporters and opponents took to the streets of Caracas on Monday, demanding better salaries and pensions as the interim administration promises an oil-fueled recovery.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Rare Alpine Lizard Pregnancy Sparks Hope for Critically Endangered Australian Species

A captive breeding program for the elusive Guthega skink in Victoria's high country yields a rare pregnancy, potentially boosting the known wild population from 11 to 13 individuals.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Soybean Prices Slip as Market Weighs Export Data, Brazil's Harvest Progress

Soybean futures traded lower midday Monday, pressured by mixed export figures and a growing Brazilian harvest. The market also digested news of a potential U.S.-India trade deal that could impact agricultural flows.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Lean Hog Futures Rally on Strong Demand and Investor Optimism

Lean hog futures surged at midday, with front-month contracts gaining $2 to $2.25, buoyed by strong managed money inflows and firming wholesale pork values. The rally continues despite lighter-than-usual cash market activity.

Feb 2, 2026

US

New York City's Bitter Cold Snap Claims 16 Lives, Mayor Announces

Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirms the rising human toll from the prolonged freeze, with hypothermia suspected in most cases as the city battles historically low temperatures.

Feb 2, 2026

Trump Pressures House GOP to Back His Shutdown Deal Amid Conservative Revolt

President Trump urges immediate House passage of a bipartisan spending deal to end the government shutdown, facing resistance from both progressive Democrats and his own party's right flank over immigration enforcement terms.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Leaked Files Reveal UK Ex-Ambassador's Secret Ties to Epstein: Confidential Memos and Bailout Alerts Shared

Newly released court documents expose how former British ambassador to the U.S., Lord Peter Mandelson, shared sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein, including advance notice of a major Eurozone bailout. The revelations have forced his resignation from the Labour Party and intensified scrutiny of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's judgment.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Nebraska Teacher Faces 20 Years for Relationship with Recent Graduate, Testing State's '90-Day Rule'

A 26-year-old teacher and coach in Nebraska has been charged with sexual abuse by a school official for an intimate relationship with an 18-year-old woman that began two months after her graduation, highlighting the state's strict post-graduation prohibition period.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Active ETF Boom Sees Record Launches Amid High Attrition, Yet Issuers Press On

Asset managers unleashed a historic wave of nearly 1,000 new active ETFs last year, even as a record number shuttered. Despite the high-stakes environment, firms are doubling down, betting on sustained investor demand and advisor adoption to justify the rush.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond Bargain Prices: How Chinese EV Quality is Redefining Global Competition

The narrative around Chinese electric vehicles is undergoing a fundamental shift. Once known primarily for affordability, leading Chinese automakers are now challenging incumbents with rapidly improving quality, technology, and reliability, forcing a global industry recalibration.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Novo Nordisk Advances Oral Obesity Pill and Cell Therapy Pipeline Amid Market Reassessment

Novo Nordisk launches its first oral GLP-1 weight-loss drug with strong early demand, reports positive Phase 3 results for CagriSema, and expands a cell therapy partnership for diabetes. These moves come as investors reevaluate the company's long-term growth prospects amid competitive and pricing pressures.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Market Sees $2.5 Billion Liquidation Wave as Risk-Off Sentiment Spreads

A broad sell-off in risk assets, from equities to precious metals, has triggered over $2.5 billion in Bitcoin liquidations. Analysts point to shifting Federal Reserve expectations and AI trade anxieties as key drivers behind the latest crypto market tremor.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cramer's Tesla Take: From EV Maker to Robotics Play, 'Call Me a Buyer'

CNBC's Jim Cramer expressed renewed bullishness on Tesla, shifting focus from its electric vehicle business to its ambitions in robotics and autonomous 'Cybercab' technology following the company's latest earnings call.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

EPAM Systems: AI Hype Fuels Stock Rebound, But Valuation Questions Loom

EPAM Systems' stock has surged over 30% in three months, riding a wave of AI optimism. Yet, this rebound contrasts sharply with longer-term declines, leaving investors to weigh if the current price fully reflects future growth or overlooks persistent risks in the IT services sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Frost Bank Parent Company Cullen/Frost Announces Board Refresh, Adding McCombs Heir and Former EY Partner

Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc., the parent of Texas-based Frost Bank, has elected Marsha M. Shields, leader of the Red McCombs family enterprises, and former Ernst & Young managing partner Jeff Rummel to its board, as longtime director Dr. Chris Avery prepares to retire.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tesla Shares Slide as Musk-Epstein Email Exchange Emerges in Court Documents

Newly unsealed correspondence contradicts CEO's prior statements, sparking investor concern amid broader challenges for the electric vehicle maker.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Devon and Coterra Forge $21.4 Billion Oil Giant in Houston, Accelerating Shale Consolidation

A landmark all-stock merger between Devon Energy and Coterra Energy will create a $58 billion powerhouse, positioning it as a top-tier producer in the prolific Permian Basin amid a wave of industry consolidation.

Feb 2, 2026