Technology Disruption

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Sector-Wide Jitters: QuinStreet Shares Slide as Gartner's Weak Quarter Sparks IT Services Slowdown Fears

QuinStreet (QNST) shares tumbled nearly 8% in morning trading, caught in a broader sell-off triggered by Gartner's disappointing Q4 results. The advisory giant's revenue decline has intensified market concerns over a potential slowdown in IT services and consulting, with uncertainty around AI's disruptive impact adding to the pressure.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Oracle Bets Big on AI: $50 Billion Funding Push and Strategic Shifts Signal Cloud Ambitions

Oracle is preparing a massive capital raise of up to $50 billion to fuel its AI and cloud infrastructure expansion, alongside potential large-scale job cuts and a strategic review of its Cerner healthcare unit, marking a pivotal moment in its competition with cloud giants.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Anthropic's Legal AI Plugin Sends Shockwaves Through Market, Legal Software Stocks Tumble

The release of Anthropic's new Claude plugin for legal document review and compliance tracking has triggered a sharp sell-off in key legal software and publishing stocks, underscoring investor anxiety over AI's disruptive potential in the professional services sector.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AI Anxiety Triggers Software Sell-Off: Pegasystems, Cadence, Varonis Among Hardest Hit

A wave of selling pressure hit the software sector Wednesday morning, dragging down shares of several prominent firms. The sell-off appears driven by investor concerns over AI's disruptive potential and a strategic shift toward companies seen as having stronger AI-integrated business models.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Ashland Navigates Mixed Demand, Eyes Growth Through Innovation in Q1 2026

Despite softness in coatings and construction markets, Ashland reports resilient performance in Life Sciences and Personal Care, driven by strategic initiatives and new product launches. The company maintains its full-year outlook while managing temporary operational headwinds.

Feb 3, 2026

World

EU Commissioner Urges "Digital Sovereignty" as Europe Seeks to Reduce Reliance on U.S. Tech Giants

Amid growing geopolitical tensions, EU Financial Services Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque has called for Europe to assert control over foundational technologies, highlighting cybersecurity risks and economic vulnerabilities tied to foreign tech dependence.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Elon Musk: The Trillion-Dollar Man Reshaping Industry, Politics and Public Discourse

From electric cars and space rockets to social media and brain chips, Elon Musk's ambitions are as vast as his wealth. As he consolidates his empire and wades deeper into political waters, we examine the man behind the headlines—a figure of monumental achievement, relentless controversy, and unparalleled influence.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

BNY Mellon Champions AI Adoption for Community Banks, Citing Systemic Strength

In a bid to fortify the broader financial ecosystem, BNY Mellon is providing free AI and technology training to executives from smaller lenders, arguing that empowering these institutions is both a duty and a strategic imperative.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Davos Clash Exposes Banking's Crypto Rift: Coinbase CEO and JPMorgan's Dimon Spar Over Regulation and the Future of Finance

A tense exchange at the World Economic Forum between Coinbase's Brian Armstrong and JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon has laid bare the deepening conflict between traditional finance and the crypto industry. The core dispute revolves around stablecoin yields, regulatory oversight, and who gets to control the next evolution of the financial system.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

How AI Levels the Playing Field: Solo Founders Take On Consumer Goods Giants

Armed with artificial intelligence, a new wave of solo entrepreneurs is competing in the consumer packaged goods arena, using the technology for everything from market research to strategic planning—tasks once reserved for large corporate teams.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

HMRC Taps SAP for Landmark Tax System Overhaul, Eyes AI-Driven Service Transformation

The UK's tax authority has entered a strategic partnership with SAP to migrate its core Enterprise Tax Management Platform to the cloud, aiming to boost resilience, enable real-time analytics, and develop new AI tools for taxpayers.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond the Hype: Three Undervalued Tech Titans Poised for a Bull Run

Even in the high-flying technology sector, compelling bargains exist. We examine three AI leaders whose current valuations may not fully reflect their long-term growth trajectories.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

PayPal's Sudden CEO Shakeup Leaves HP Scrambling as Board Chair Takes Helm

PayPal abruptly replaced its CEO with board chair Enrique Lores, citing unmet expectations, a move that blindsided HP where Lores was serving as CEO. The leadership crisis underscores the pressure on both firms amid PayPal's 80% stock plunge over five years.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

U.S. Firms Lead Global Tech Spending Race, But Struggle to Scale, KPMG Finds

American companies are pouring more money into AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen encryption than their international peers, yet a new report reveals widespread challenges in achieving full-scale, mature deployments.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Disney Names Parks Veteran Josh D'Amaro as CEO, Charting Post-Iger Course Amid Industry Upheaval

The Walt Disney Company has appointed Josh D'Amaro, the executive behind its lucrative parks and experiences division, as its new Chief Executive Officer. The move ends a prolonged and turbulent succession search, placing a company insider at the helm to navigate challenges from AI disruption to streaming wars.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

The AI Imperative: How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping the Corner Office and Forcing a Leadership Reckoning

As artificial intelligence transforms every sector, CEOs are under unprecedented pressure to demonstrate fluency and generate returns. This new mandate is shortening tenures, favoring a younger, more adaptable generation of leaders, and redefining the very skills required to steer a modern enterprise.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AI Anxiety Triggers Sharp Sell-Off in European Tech and Advertising Stocks

European software, data analytics, and advertising shares tumbled on Tuesday as the rapid evolution of AI models, including new legal-focused tools, sparked investor fears over the durability of established business models. The sell-off highlights a dramatic shift in sentiment toward sectors once considered prime AI beneficiaries.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Analysts Trim HF Sinclair Targets as West Coast Refining Woes Dent Outlook

Piper Sandler and Scotiabank have lowered their price targets for HF Sinclair (DINO), citing operational disruptions on the West Coast that are expected to pressure near-term earnings, though longer-term prospects remain intact.

Feb 3, 2026

World

UK's Green Power Grid Expands: Prysmian Lands £2 Billion Deal for Major Scotland-England Subsea Link

Italian cable giant Prysmian has won a landmark contract to supply over 640km of high-voltage cable for the Eastern Green Link 4, a critical subsea electricity superhighway set to bolster the UK's energy security and renewable capacity by 2033.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Balfour Beatty Secures Major £315m Highways Deal, Extending Long-Standing Warwickshire Partnership

The infrastructure giant has been awarded a seven-year contract to maintain over 5,000km of roads and 55,000 streetlights across Coventry, Solihull, and Warwickshire, with an option to extend the partnership to 2039.

Feb 3, 2026