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Alliance Resource Partners Posts Strong Q4 Profit Amid Cost Discipline, Affirms Steady Payout

Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (ARLP) reported a significant rise in fourth-quarter profitability despite lower revenues, driven by stringent cost controls and record royalty volumes. The partnership also issued its 2026 coal sales guidance and maintained its quarterly cash distribution, signaling management's confidence in its contracted base and cash flow stability.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's $80,000 Ceiling: Why the Current Dip May Be Short-Lived

Despite a wave of bearish sentiment and significant fund outflows, underlying on-chain metrics and historical patterns suggest Bitcoin's stay below the key $80,000 level could be brief, with early signs of institutional accumulation emerging.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Clintons Agree to Testify in Epstein Probe After House Contempt Threat

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to appear before the House Oversight Committee, averting a contempt vote after weeks of tense negotiations and political pressure surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Wipro Shares Surge 6.7% on Launch of New AI-Driven Operating Model

Wipro Ltd. (WIT) saw its stock jump nearly 7% Monday, breaking a three-day decline, following the introduction of 'Wipro Intelligence,' an integrated AI-powered model designed to streamline enterprise transformation for clients.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Western Digital Stock Surges 8% as Investors Anticipate Key Strategy Update

Shares of Western Digital Corp. (WDC) rallied sharply on Monday, breaking a two-day decline as the market positions for the company's upcoming 'Innovation Day' and its latest financial results, which showcased explosive growth tied to AI infrastructure demand.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Lumentum Shares Surge 8% Ahead of Earnings, Fueled by Analyst Optimism on AI Networking Demand

Lumentum Holdings Inc. saw its stock price climb over 8% on Monday, extending recent gains as investors positioned themselves ahead of quarterly results. The rally was supported by a series of bullish price target upgrades from major Wall Street firms, citing the company's exposure to the infrastructure needs of agentic AI and advanced reasoning networks.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Corning Shares Surge on Rare Earths Stockpile Project, Meta Deal Momentum

Corning Inc. (GLW) stock jumped nearly 7% Monday, fueled by investor optimism over its participation in a major federal rare earths initiative and a recent multi-billion dollar supply agreement with Meta Platforms.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

SanDisk Stock Surges on Bernstein's Bullish Target, Fueled by AI Data Center Demand

Shares of SanDisk Corporation soared over 15% Monday, extending a five-day rally after Bernstein analysts dramatically raised their price target by 72%, citing explosive growth in AI-driven data center revenue and stellar quarterly earnings.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Nvidia's $100 Billion Question: CEO Huang Tempers Expectations as AI Capex Scrutiny Intensifies

Nvidia's stratospheric valuation faces a reality check as CEO Jensen Huang downplays speculation of a $100B OpenAI investment. The chipmaker's role as the indispensable 'tollbooth' for AI infrastructure is under the microscope, with markets demanding tangible growth catalysts beyond sentiment.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Gabbard Defends Role in FBI Election Center Search, Citing National Security Mandate

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has formally justified her presence at an FBI search of a Georgia election facility, asserting her actions were within her legal authority to protect election integrity from foreign threats.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Flowco Bolsters Permian Presence with $200 Million Acquisition of Valiant Artificial Lift

Flowco (NYSE: FLOC) has struck a deal to acquire Valiant Artificial Lift Solutions for $200 million, a move that significantly expands its electric submersible pump (ESP) capabilities in the key Permian Basin and broadens its production optimization portfolio.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Europe's Minimum Wage Divide: A Stark Contrast Between East and West as 2026 Begins

As millions of European workers await pay adjustments, new data reveals a continent deeply divided on minimum wage levels. While Western nations lead in nominal terms, purchasing power parity tells a more nuanced story of living standards across the EU and candidate countries.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Digital Realty Makes Strategic Entry into Malaysia with Cyberjaya Data Center Acquisition

Global data center giant Digital Realty Trust has finalized a deal to acquire the TelcoHub 1 facility in Cyberjaya, marking its formal entry into the Malaysian market and signaling a major expansion of its Southeast Asian footprint.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Analysts Bullish on American Tower's 2026 Outlook Despite Price Target Adjustments

Wall Street maintains a positive stance on American Tower Corporation (AMT) as it enters 2026, with over 70% of analysts recommending the stock. While several firms have trimmed price targets citing sector headwinds, the long-term outlook for the communications infrastructure giant remains favorable, driven by its data center portfolio and stable tower business.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Iron Mountain (IRM) Gains Analyst Favor as Storage, Data Centers, and IT Asset Business Drive Growth

Barclays raises price target on Iron Mountain, citing strength in storage, rentals, and its expanding IT asset lifecycle unit. The firm's data center leasing and cost restructuring are also seen as key catalysts for 2026.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Bank of America Bullish on Celestica, Initiates Coverage with $400 Price Target

Bank of America has initiated coverage on electronics manufacturing services provider Celestica with a 'Buy' rating, citing the company's strategic position to capitalize on the AI data center infrastructure boom. The firm set a price target of $400, forecasting strong growth driven by custom server and networking switch demand.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Broadcom Emerges as a Top Compute Play as AI Demand Reshapes Semiconductor Landscape

Bank of America highlights Broadcom alongside Nvidia and AMD as a leading compute stock, fueled by robust AI infrastructure spending and compelling valuations, with Wells Fargo and Bernstein also raising targets.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Microsoft Doubles Down on AI Independence with Maia 200 Chip and Software Push

Microsoft launches its second-generation Maia AI processor and new software tools, challenging Nvidia's dominance and aiming to reduce reliance on external suppliers for its booming cloud AI services.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

KeyBanc Raises Amazon Price Target to $308, Citing Cloud Rebound and Grocery Growth

KeyBanc Capital Markets has reiterated its bullish stance on Amazon.com, Inc., lifting its price target and highlighting underestimated momentum in AWS and the grocery sector, even as the company continues a significant corporate workforce restructuring.

Feb 3, 2026

World

India and U.S. Strike Trade Deal, New Delhi Commits to Major Purchases of Energy, Defense Equipment, and Aircraft

In a move to rebalance bilateral trade, India has agreed to significant purchases of U.S. goods including petroleum, defense systems, and commercial aircraft under a newly announced agreement, a senior official confirmed.

Feb 3, 2026