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Business

GE HealthCare Tops Revenue Forecasts in Q4 2025, Driven by Imaging and Diagnostics Demand

GE HealthCare Technologies posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue of $5.70 billion, a 7.1% year-over-year increase, while adjusted earnings per share of $1.44 also edged past analyst consensus. The performance highlights steady demand for its medical imaging and pharmaceutical diagnostics units amid ongoing healthcare capital investment.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Morning Brief: AI Reshuffles Tech Landscape as Winners and Losers Emerge

The AI boom is proving to be a double-edged sword for the technology sector. While some giants soar, a sharp selloff in software and services stocks highlights the market's growing discrimination between potential beneficiaries and those facing disruption from new AI tools.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Beyond Transactions: How Private Banking Redefined Itself in 2025 and What Comes Next

As 2025 drew to a close, the private transactional banking sector underwent a quiet revolution. Driven by digital integration, sustainability mandates, and borderless finance, the industry is shifting from a service provider to a strategic partner. Bruc Bond CEO Krishna Subramanyan analyzes the year's pivotal trends and forecasts the infrastructure and M&A moves that will shape 2026.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Beyond the Big Game: How Sports-Focused ETFs Are Drawing Investor Interest

As the Super Bowl approaches, a new wave of exchange-traded funds offers investors a stake in the sprawling sports industry—from teams and venues to media and technology—rather than just a bet on the score.

Feb 4, 2026

World

U.S. Convenes Global Summit to Counter China's Dominance in Critical Minerals Supply

Washington hosts ministers from over 50 nations to forge a united front on securing vital mineral resources, aiming to reduce collective dependence on China for materials essential to modern technology and defense.

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

Zimmer Biomet's Stock Slump: A Buying Opportunity or a Sign of Deeper Trouble?

Shares of medical device giant Zimmer Biomet Holdings (ZBH) have faced recent pressure, reigniting the debate over its valuation. While some analysts see a significant discount to fair value, investors are weighing competitive threats and integration risks from recent acquisitions.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Grainger Navigates Macro Headwinds, Posts Steady Growth and Lays Out Ambitious 2026 Roadmap

Despite a challenging environment of soft demand and tariff volatility, industrial distributor W.W. Grainger met its 2025 financial targets. The company is betting on technology investments and strategic focus to drive margin improvement and double-digit EPS growth in the year ahead.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Descartes Systems Group Shows Signs of Recovery as Supply Chain Complexity Drives Demand

After a volatile year, Descartes Systems Group's strong Q3 results signal a potential turnaround, fueled by accelerating organic growth and heightened reliance on its logistics technology amid global trade uncertainty.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Tech Rout Spreads East: Bitcoin Tumbles 3% as Asian Markets Follow Wall Street's Lead

A sharp sell-off in U.S. technology stocks has rippled across Asian markets, dragging down regional indices and sending Bitcoin below $77,000. The shift reflects growing investor caution over lofty AI valuations and a broader rotation into more defensive sectors.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Carlisle Navigates Market Headwinds, Bets Big on Reroofing Boom to Fuel 2030 Vision

Despite a challenging 2025 marked by soft construction markets, Carlisle Companies (CSL) underscores robust cash generation and a disciplined capital strategy. The company's future hinges on sustained commercial reroofing demand, which it forecasts will drive growth for years to come, even as it eyes a gradual recovery in new construction later in 2026.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Thomson Reuters Shares Tumble as AI Legal Tool Sparks Market Jitters

Shares of Thomson Reuters (TSX:TRI) faced significant pressure this week following the release of a new AI-powered legal assistant by Anthropic. The tool's ability to automate complex workflows like contract review has ignited investor concerns over potential disruption to established legal information and technology providers, contributing to a sharp sell-off.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Kraken Parent Firm Payward Posts $2.2B Revenue in 2025, Fueled by Diversification Beyond Crypto

Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, reported a 33% surge in adjusted revenue to $2.2 billion for 2025, driven by a strategic expansion into traditional assets and proprietary trading. The shift highlights the firm's successful move to reduce reliance on volatile crypto trading volumes.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Tech Rout Deepens: Software Stocks Lead Wall Street's Sharp Sell-Off Amid AI Disruption Fears

A broad-based sell-off gripped U.S. markets Tuesday, with technology and software shares bearing the brunt of the losses. The slide, which lacked a single clear catalyst, intensified existing concerns over how artificial intelligence is reshaping the enterprise software landscape.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Walmart Breaks the Trillion-Dollar Barrier, Joining Tech Titans in Historic Market Cap Leap

The retail giant Walmart has shattered a historic ceiling, becoming the first traditional U.S. retailer to achieve a $1 trillion market valuation, a milestone previously reserved for the world's largest technology companies.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Publicis Aims for AI Marketing Dominance, But Scaling Remains a Hurdle

While Publicis Groupe posts solid growth and stakes its future on AI, its CEO candidly admits the technology is costly, hard to scale, and often fails to deliver measurable returns, highlighting the gap between ambition and reality in the ad industry's AI race.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Analysis: Blackline Safety Shares Could Be Undervalued by 25%

A discounted cash flow valuation of workplace safety technology firm Blackline Safety Corp. suggests its current stock price may not fully reflect its intrinsic value, presenting a potential opportunity for investors.

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

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

WTW Caps Strong 2025 with Strategic Acquisitions and Digital Focus, Eyes Continued Growth in 2026

Willis Towers Watson reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by its specialization strategy and digital investments. The global advisory, broking, and solutions firm announced key acquisitions, including Newfront, and outlined a confident outlook for mid-single-digit organic growth and margin expansion in the coming year.

Feb 3, 2026