Technology Infrastructure

Business

Worksport Taps D.C. Powerhouse Potomac International to Drive Government, Defense Contracts for Its Solar Truck Tech

In a strategic move to secure a foothold in lucrative federal and defense markets, Worksport Ltd. has partnered with the bipartisan government relations firm Potomac International Partners. The alliance aims to position Worksport's portable solar and energy storage systems as critical infrastructure solutions for agencies ranging from the Department of Defense to disaster response teams.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Broadcom Stock Gets Bullish Boost: Wolfe Research Raises Target to $400 on AI and Google TPU Strength

Wolfe Research upgrades Broadcom to 'Outperform,' citing its pivotal role in Google's expanding TPU program and broader AI infrastructure demand, setting a $400 price target despite recent market volatility.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Timing Is Everything: SiTime Stock Soars Over 90% in 2025, Fueled by AI and Precision Tech Demand

Baron Discovery Fund's latest investor letter spotlights SiTime Corporation's (SITM) remarkable rally, attributing its surge to the company's pivotal role in next-generation AI and communication infrastructure. While the fund underperformed its benchmark in Q4, it remains bullish on a high-growth 2026.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Intel Stock Surges 12% on Apple Foundry Talks and SoftBank AI Alliance

Intel shares rallied sharply this week as reports of potential manufacturing deals with Apple and a new AI memory collaboration with SoftBank's Saimemory division offset concerns over recent financial losses and a new shelf registration filing. The developments signal a strategic pivot toward becoming a full-scale foundry and AI infrastructure player.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Palantir Surpasses Expectations with Stellar Q4 Earnings, Fueled by Surging AI Demand

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.41 billion, exceeding analyst forecasts, as government and corporate investment in AI tools continues to accelerate. Wedbush Securities hailed the performance as another 'drop-the-mic' quarter, underscoring the company's leading position in the AI infrastructure race.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Brookfield's Fintech Play: A Quiet Power Move Through Barclaycard Leadership

The appointment of fintech veteran Jason Lalor to lead Barclaycard Payments signals a strategic, long-term bet by Brookfield Asset Management, embedding its influence within a major UK bank's payment infrastructure.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Canary Technologies Acquires OpenKey in Major Consolidation of Hotel Mobile Key Market

The strategic acquisition of OpenKey by Canary Technologies is set to dramatically expand the reach and capabilities of mobile key technology for hotels worldwide, accelerating the industry's shift towards fully digital, contactless guest experiences.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Jio and BlackRock Launch Digital Wealth Platform, Aiming to Transform India's Investment Landscape

The JioBlackRock joint venture has launched a personalised digital investment advisory service, leveraging BlackRock's Aladdin technology and Jio's vast digital network to offer tailored portfolio management starting at an entry point of ₹10,000.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Cognizant Beats Street Forecasts, Fueled by Surging Enterprise AI Adoption

IT services giant Cognizant Technology Solutions has issued an upbeat revenue forecast for 2026, surpassing analyst expectations. The company credits the accelerating integration of artificial intelligence into core business operations for driving sustained demand for its consulting and implementation services.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Eni and Kuwait's Q8 Forge Ahead with Major Sicilian Biorefinery to Boost Biofuel Output

Eni and Q8 Italy are set to transform a chemical site in Priolo, Sicily, into a major biorefinery, leveraging proprietary technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel from waste feedstocks.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Beyond the Turnaround: How Smart Maintenance is Redefining Refinery Competitiveness

Faced with aging infrastructure, a shrinking skilled workforce, and tightening regulations, oil refiners are turning to predictive analytics, digital twins, and robotics. This tech-driven shift is transforming maintenance from a cost center into a critical strategic edge.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Oklo's Nuclear Ambition: Powering the AI Boom with Miniature Reactors

As Oklo advances its first Aurora reactor and fuel recycling plans, the company is positioning its small-scale nuclear technology as a critical solution to the soaring energy demands of artificial intelligence data centers, despite significant financial and execution hurdles.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Eaton Charts New Course: Spinning Off Mobility Arm to Fuel Electrification and Tech Ambitions

Industrial giant Eaton announces a strategic overhaul, planning to spin off its Mobility business by early 2027. The move, alongside new tech partnerships, signals a sharpened focus on energy transition and digital infrastructure markets.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Spectrum Bets Big on American Storytelling with Third Super Bowl Ad in a Decade

Charter Communications returns to the Super Bowl stage with a patriotic ad campaign highlighting its U.S. workforce and infrastructure, as the telecom giant navigates a major merger and recent layoffs.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Musk Merges SpaceX and xAI in $1.25 Trillion Deal, Betting on Space as the Next AI Frontier

Elon Musk has consolidated his artificial intelligence venture, xAI, into SpaceX, creating a combined entity valued at $1.25 trillion. The strategic move aims to fuse advanced space infrastructure with cutting-edge AI development, with Musk citing orbital computing as a future cost-saving imperative.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Amphenol's AI-Driven Data Center Boom Fuels Record Quarter, But Investors Remain Wary

Amphenol reported robust Q4 earnings powered by surging demand for AI infrastructure, yet the stock fell as markets questioned the sustainability of the explosive growth. Management highlighted broad-based strength while analysts probed integration risks and future catalysts.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

KKR, Singtel Seal $5.1 Billion Deal for Full Control of Data Center Giant STT GDC

A consortium led by KKR and Singtel has agreed to acquire full ownership of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) in a landmark transaction valuing the company at nearly $11 billion, marking a major consolidation in the Asia-Pacific digital infrastructure sector.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

SoftBank's Saimemory and Intel Forge Alliance to Pioneer Next-Generation Z-Angle Memory

A strategic partnership between SoftBank's semiconductor arm and Intel aims to commercialize a breakthrough memory technology by 2029, targeting critical bottlenecks in AI and high-performance computing.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Applied Digital Secures $50M for AI Data Center Expansion, Fueling Growth Amid Valuation Debate

Applied Digital (APLD) has secured $50 million in financing to accelerate development of its Polaris Forge 2 data center, betting on surging AI infrastructure demand. The move follows a strong run in the company's share price, raising questions about whether its growth prospects are already priced in.

Feb 4, 2026

World

China's Expanding Port Footprint in Africa Fuels Geopolitical Debate

China's extensive investment in African port infrastructure, framed by analysts as enhancing both trade and strategic reach, is reshaping maritime dynamics and drawing scrutiny from Western observers.

Feb 4, 2026