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HCA Healthcare Posts Steady Growth, Unveils $10 Billion Buyback Amid AI Efficiency Push

HCA Healthcare closed 2025 with robust quarterly earnings and issued 2026 guidance, coupling its nineteenth straight quarter of patient volume growth with a massive new share repurchase program. The hospital giant is betting on AI-driven operational gains and strategic outpatient acquisitions to navigate ongoing industry pressures.

Feb 4, 2026

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The High Cost of Flexibility: 'Rent Now, Pay Later' Services Under Scrutiny

As housing costs soar, services that split rent into installments are gaining traction. But consumer advocates warn that the associated fees can translate into exorbitant effective interest rates, potentially deepening financial strain for vulnerable renters.

Feb 4, 2026

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New START Treaty Lapses, Ushering in First Unconstrained U.S.-Russia Nuclear Era in Over Half a Century

The expiration of the New START treaty removes all verifiable caps on American and Russian nuclear arsenals for the first time since 1972, raising fears of a destabilizing arms race amid heightened geopolitical tensions and a stalled diplomatic landscape.

Feb 4, 2026

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Analysts Tweak QinetiQ Outlook: A Slight Valuation Dip Amid Cautious Growth Forecasts

QinetiQ Group's fair value estimate sees a marginal downward revision as analysts incorporate a more conservative revenue trajectory. The adjustment highlights a divided Street, balancing long-term defense sector potential against near-term growth uncertainties.

Feb 4, 2026

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Atlassian Shifts Gears: Williams F1 AI Deal Fuels Enterprise Cloud and AI Ambitions

Atlassian's multi-year partnership with the Williams Racing F1 team and Anthropic, deploying Claude AI for race strategy and operations, is more than a tech showcase—it's a strategic move to accelerate its enterprise cloud and AI narrative in a competitive market.

Feb 4, 2026

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Beyond the Headlines: How 'Quiet Tech' Is Reinventing Global Supply Chains for an Age of Disruption

As climate shocks, cyberattacks, and geopolitical tensions expose the fragility of lean global networks, a new class of foundational technology is enabling a fundamental shift from efficiency to engineered resilience.

Feb 4, 2026

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Google's AI Ambitions Cast Shadow Over Figma, a Struggling Star in Alphabet's Investment Portfolio

As Alphabet's Google advances AI projects like the groundbreaking 'Project Genie,' its ripple effects are being felt across the tech sector. Collaborative design platform Figma, once a high-flying IPO, now finds itself as one of the worst performers in Alphabet's disclosed investment portfolio, grappling with existential questions about AI's impact on its core business.

Feb 4, 2026

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Cramer Points to ServiceNow as Bellwether for Broader Software Sector Struggles

CNBC's Jim Cramer highlighted ServiceNow's sharp decline as emblematic of the pressures facing software stocks, noting its nearly 24% pullback places it among the sector's worst performers recently.

Feb 4, 2026

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Federal Indictment: Nine Accused in Multi-State Scheme to Traffic High-Powered Weapons to Mexico

A federal indictment unsealed in Arizona details a four-year conspiracy involving nine individuals across three states, accused of using straw purchasers to acquire belt-fed rifles and .50-caliber weapons intended for criminal organizations in Mexico.

Feb 4, 2026

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8x8 Shares Surge Over 50% on Strong Earnings, Upbeat Outlook

Shares of cloud communications provider 8x8 soared more than 50% Wednesday after the company reported quarterly results that exceeded expectations and issued guidance well above analyst forecasts, signaling a potential turnaround.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Beyond the Ring: Why Oura and Tech Giants Are Betting Big on Subscriptions Despite Consumer Pushback

As subscription models become ubiquitous from smart rings to cars, companies like Oura defend recurring fees as essential for innovation, even as consumers grapple with 'subscription creep' and mounting monthly bills.

Feb 4, 2026

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Captrust Bolsters Midwest Footprint with Acquisition of $2.4B Kansas City RIA Meritage

The strategic purchase of Meritage Portfolio Management adds nine advisors and deepens Captrust's presence in a competitive regional market, following its 2022 entry via Frontier Wealth Management.

Feb 4, 2026

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OpenAI's $25 Billion Ambition: Three Infrastructure Giants Poised to Ride the Wave

As OpenAI projects explosive revenue growth, its massive compute and cloud spending is creating clear winners in the AI infrastructure layer. We examine the high-stakes bets on Microsoft, Oracle, and Broadcom.

Feb 4, 2026

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Deere Bets $30 Million on Historic Moline Plant, Signaling Long-Term Commitment to Quad Cities

John Deere is injecting $30 million into its century-old Seeding Works factory in Moline, a strategic investment aimed at modernizing production with AI and robotics while recalling workers at other Iowa facilities. The move underscores the agricultural giant's dual focus on technological innovation and skilled workforce development.

Feb 4, 2026

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Boston Scientific Surpasses $20 Billion in Sales, Projects Continued Growth Amid Key Product Momentum

Boston Scientific reported robust Q4 and full-year 2025 results, with organic sales growth reaching the high end of guidance. The company provided a confident outlook for 2026, driven by strength in its Electrophysiology and WATCHMAN franchises, while addressing near-term headwinds in other segments.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

The AI Agent Era: Startups Pivot from Search Engines to AI Optimization

A new wave of startups is emerging to help brands adapt their digital presence for AI agents, signaling a fundamental shift away from traditional search engine optimization strategies.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Twilio Powers Genspark's 'Call for Me' AI Agent, Doubling Down on Voice Automation

Twilio is providing the communications backbone for Genspark's new AI-powered phone agent, enabling multilingual, automated call handling for complex workflows. The partnership signals Twilio's strategic push to embed its technology deeper into enterprise AI and automation.

Feb 4, 2026

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Adobe and Cognizant Deepen AI Alliance, Betting Big on Enterprise Adoption Amid Investor Scrutiny

Adobe and Cognizant have significantly expanded their partnership to deliver industry-specific generative AI solutions for enterprise content and customer experience workflows. The move aims to capitalize on soaring demand for scalable, compliant content production, as Adobe seeks to reassure investors after a prolonged period of weak stock performance.

Feb 4, 2026

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Bank of America Cuts Unity Software Target to $18, Citing 'Priced for Perfection' Valuation

Bank of America has lowered its price target on Unity Software (NYSE: U) to $18, maintaining an Underperform rating and highlighting a significant valuation premium. The move contrasts with more bullish stances from other analysts who point to the company's AI-driven growth potential.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Booking Holdings Reshuffles Leadership, Elevates AI Strategy with KAYAK Founder's New Role

Booking Holdings announces a strategic leadership change at its metasearch brand KAYAK, with co-founder Steve Hafner moving to a group-wide AI role and Peer Bueller stepping in as new CEO, signaling a deeper integration of generative AI across its travel platforms.

Feb 4, 2026