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Bread Financial Caps 2025 with Strong Growth, Eyes Further Diversification and Tech Investment

Bread Financial (NYSE: BFH) delivered robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, meeting expectations through strategic partner expansions, improved credit health, and strengthened capital positioning. Management outlines a 2026 roadmap focused on sustainable growth, deposit mix optimization, and leveraging AI across operations.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Veeva Systems: A Buying Opportunity or Overvalued Tech Play? Analysts Weigh In

Veeva Systems' stock has faced recent pressure, declining over 11% in the past year. A deep dive into its valuation reveals a stark contrast: a discounted cash flow model suggests significant upside, while its premium P/E ratio tells a more cautious tale. We examine the numbers and what they mean for investors eyeing the life sciences cloud leader.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

MaxLinear Declares 2025 an 'Inflection Year' as Infrastructure and Optical Tech Drive Record Growth

Chip designer MaxLinear capped off a transformative 2025 with a strong fourth quarter, reporting 30% full-year revenue growth and positive cash flow ahead of schedule. CEO Kishore Seendripu pointed to surging demand in data center optical interconnects and wireless infrastructure as key catalysts, positioning the company for even faster growth in 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Two Tech Stocks to Avoid Despite Steep Declines: C3.ai and The Trade Desk Face Mounting Headwinds

While buying the dip can be a profitable strategy, investors should steer clear of C3.ai and The Trade Desk. Significant operational challenges and management turmoil suggest their recent plunges may not be over.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

NewtekOne Posts Record 2025, Touts Bank Charter Success and Disruptive Tech Edge

NewtekOne (NASDAQ: NEWT) reported robust Q4 and full-year 2025 results, highlighting the third anniversary of its OCC-chartered bank. The financial holding company saw net income rise 16.4% to $80 million, driven by strong deposit growth, successful securitizations, and a focus on serving independent business owners with long-term, 'patient capital' loans.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Merck Bets on Precision Oncology with Strategic Eikon Investment and Guardant Health Alliance

Merck & Co. is laying the groundwork for its future in oncology beyond Keytruda, announcing a strategic investment in biotech Eikon Therapeutics and a major collaboration with diagnostic leader Guardant Health. The moves signal a targeted, partnership-driven strategy to bolster its pipeline and diagnostics capabilities in the competitive cancer therapy market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Qatar Joins Abu Dhabi's Shorooq in $200M Fund Targeting Gulf's Late-Stage Startup Gap

The Qatar Investment Authority has backed a new $200 million fund by Shorooq Partners, aiming to inject institutional capital into the region's mature startups and bridge a critical funding hurdle on the path to public listings.

Feb 2, 2026

The AI-Powered "Micro-Team": Reid Hoffman Claims 15 Workers With AI Can Outpace 150 Without

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman argues that AI-native startups, by building custom solutions for precise problems, are enabling tiny teams to achieve output once requiring ten times the headcount, fundamentally reshaping productivity and competition.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Singapore Charts New Frontier: National Space Agency to Launch Amid Global Investment Boom

Singapore will establish its National Space Agency on April 1st, aiming to leverage its technological prowess to secure a strategic position in the rapidly expanding global space economy, as global investments continue to soar.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

IonQ's Quantum Leap: Can the High-Flying Stock Justify Its Lofty Valuation?

IonQ, a pioneer in trapped-ion quantum computing, has seen its stock soar on the back of significant technical breakthroughs. Yet, with a valuation eclipsing established giants and a long road to commercial viability, investors face a high-stakes gamble between revolutionary potential and financial reality.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

QuantumScape's Rollercoaster Ride: Is the EV Battery Pioneer Undervalued or Overhyped?

QuantumScape's stock has plummeted 52% in three months, reigniting the debate over its valuation. While bulls point to a disruptive solid-state battery technology and a theoretical fair value of $55, skeptics highlight the absence of revenue and monumental scaling challenges. We examine the risks and rewards behind the volatility.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Israel Taps Nebius Group to Power National AI Ambitions with Supercomputer Project

Nebius Group secures a pivotal government contract to build and operate Israel's national AI supercomputer, cementing its role in the country's tech ecosystem and sparking debate over its market valuation amid recent stock volatility.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

BigBear.ai Forges Strategic Alliance with Abu Dhabi's Maqta to Reshape Global Port Security with AI

In a move set to redefine border and cargo operations, U.S. AI specialist BigBear.ai has partnered with Abu Dhabi's Maqta Technologies. The collaboration, unveiled at a major industry forum, aims to develop next-generation AI solutions for government agencies and port operators worldwide, focusing on efficiency and security.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Latham & Watkins Tops 2025 TMT M&A Legal Rankings, Kirkland & Ellis in Close Pursuit

A new industry report reveals Latham & Watkins advised on a record $370bn in tech, media, and telecom deals last year, narrowly edging out rivals in a highly competitive legal advisory market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

KPN's Steady EPS Growth Offers a Haven for Investors Weary of Speculative Tech Bets

As markets swing between hype and fundamentals, Royal KPN's consistent earnings growth and prudent governance present a compelling case for stability-focused investors in the telecom sector.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Redwire Corporation: The Quiet Enabler of the New Space Race

Beyond the headlines of rocket launches, companies building the critical infrastructure for the orbital economy are gaining strategic importance. Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), with its niche technologies powering everything from lunar missions to potential space-based data centers, presents a compelling, if complex, investment thesis in the burgeoning space sector.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Abivax's Lead Drug Shows Promise in Refractory Ulcerative Colitis, Fueling Investor Optimism

French biotech Abivax sees renewed investor interest following strong Phase 3 data for its oral therapy obefazimod in hard-to-treat ulcerative colitis, with analysts pointing to a clear path to regulatory approval and significant market potential.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Kimberly-Clark (KMB): A Defensive Play at a Discount? Analysts See Upside in Consumer Staples Giant

Amid market volatility, a detailed analysis circulating among value investors makes a case for Kimberly-Clark Corporation. The thesis highlights the household products maker's resilient business model, technical support levels, and a valuation disconnect that could signal a compelling entry point for long-term portfolios.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Mettler-Toledo's Precision Edge: Why Analysts See a Resilient Growth Story Despite Lofty Valuation

Amid market volatility, Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) continues to draw bullish attention for its entrenched role in mission-critical measurement technology across life sciences and industrial sectors. Analysts argue its premium valuation reflects durable competitive advantages rather than market froth.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

SpaceX to Acquire xAI in Share Swap Deal, Valuing Musk's AI Venture at Billions

Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to acquire his artificial intelligence startup xAI in a landmark share exchange, with investors offered 0.1433 SpaceX shares for each xAI share, according to a source familiar with the transaction. The deal underscores Musk's strategy of consolidating his tech empire amid fierce AI competition.

Feb 3, 2026