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Graco's Q4 Earnings: Steady Growth Meets Analyst Scrutiny on Acquisitions and Margins

Graco Inc. delivered solid fourth-quarter results, meeting analyst forecasts with 8% sales growth driven by acquisitions and stable core demand. While management expressed confidence in integration efforts and margin initiatives, analysts on the earnings call pressed for details on long-term profitability and market headwinds.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Yamaha Motor's Stock: A Stretch After Years of Gains?

Yamaha Motor's shares have delivered impressive multi-year returns, but a deep dive into valuation metrics suggests the current price may be running ahead of fundamentals. Analysis points to a significant premium based on cash flow and earnings multiples, raising questions about its near-term trajectory.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AXIS Capital's Record Profits and Share Buybacks Fuel Investor Debate on Future Value

AXIS Capital's latest earnings report showcases record underwriting profitability and a significant share repurchase, prompting investors to reassess whether the specialty insurer's disciplined strategy is creating sustainable value or masking underlying risks in a competitive market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

York Space Systems Soars onto NYSE, Fueling Ambitions in Government Space Race

York Space Systems (NYSE: YSS) has successfully launched its initial public offering, marking a significant milestone as it begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The move is set to accelerate the company's expansion in satellite manufacturing and solidify its position as a key contractor for U.S. national security and defense programs in orbit.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Virgin Galactic's Stock Plunge: Deep Value or Deep Trouble?

Virgin Galactic's shares have cratered to near $3, presenting a stark dilemma for investors. While a traditional valuation model suggests a staggering 95% discount, the market's skepticism reflects deep-seated concerns over the company's path to profitability in the nascent space tourism sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitmine Immersion Technologies: A Deep Value Play or Value Trap?

Shares of Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) have tumbled nearly 10% this week, extending a volatile trend. Trading at a significant discount to peers on a price-to-book basis, the crypto-linked firm presents a conundrum: is its low valuation a buying opportunity, or a red flag for its loss-making business model?

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tesla's Bold Pivot: Betting the House on Robotaxis and Robots as EV Sales Slump

Facing declining core automotive revenue, Tesla announces a radical strategic shift, halting production of flagship luxury models to fund a massive push into robotics and autonomous vehicles. Investors are left weighing ambitious promises against a backdrop of financial strain.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

South Korea's AI-Fueled Stock Surge Hits a Wall as Global Risk Aversion Spreads

The Kospi index plunged over 5% in its sharpest drop since April, halting program trading and dragging down chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix. The selloff, fueled by global risk-off sentiment and doubts over AI spending, tests the resilience of one of the world's hottest equity markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ripple Executes Scheduled Billion-XRP Unlock Amid Market Downturn

Ripple has released 1 billion XRP from escrow as part of its monthly supply management plan, while the token's price continues to slide in a weak broader crypto market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Crime Surges: $370M Stolen in January Marks Worst Month in Nearly a Year

Blockchain security firm CertiK reports a dramatic spike in cryptocurrency thefts for January 2026, with losses hitting $370.3 million—the highest monthly figure in 11 months. The surge is driven by a mix of sophisticated social engineering attacks and persistent on-chain exploits, highlighting the evolving threats facing the digital asset space.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

RATIONAL AG Shares Surge 12%: Is the Kitchen Equipment Giant Still a Buy at €678?

RATIONAL AG's stock has seen a notable 12% climb on the XTRA exchange in recent months, reigniting investor debate. Our analysis suggests the shares may now be overvalued, trading above intrinsic value. We examine the outlook, growth potential, and whether investors should wait for a better entry point.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Hype: Two Hardware Plays Poised to Capitalize on AI's Next Phase in 2026

As the generative AI boom matures, profitability remains elusive for many software firms. We examine why investors are shifting focus to the essential hardware enablers, spotlighting Micron and Broadcom.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

TransDigm's Billion-Dollar Bet: Do Stellant and Jet Parts Deals Reinforce or Risk Its Aerospace Dominance?

TransDigm Group's recent acquisitions of Stellant Systems and Jet Parts Engineering, totaling over $3 billion, have analysts debating whether the moves solidify its lucrative aftermarket strategy or stretch its leveraged balance sheet too thin ahead of a critical earnings season.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci 5 Gains FDA Nod for Cardiac Procedures, Expanding Robotic Surgery's Reach

The FDA has cleared Intuitive Surgical's latest robotic system for use in certain heart surgeries, marking a strategic expansion into one of healthcare's largest and most complex service lines and potentially reshaping hospital capital planning for robotics.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Analysts Revise Econocom Group Price Target, Signaling Shift in Market Sentiment

A fresh price target for Euronext Brussels-listed IT services firm Econocom Group has analysts and investors reassessing the company's trajectory. The update reflects evolving views on the company's strategic positioning and market conditions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Palantir Cements AI Ambitions with Major Korean Industrial Deal and European Sovereign AI Infrastructure Project

Palantir Technologies expands its strategic footprint in Asia through a deepened partnership with HD Hyundai, while securing a pivotal role in building sovereign AI data centers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa with Sovereign AI and Accenture.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

GitLab's AI Ambitions Meet Market Skepticism as Analysts Sound Caution

GitLab's strategic pivot to become an AI-centric development platform is facing heightened scrutiny from Wall Street. Recent analyst downgrades, citing competitive pressures and execution risks, have cast a shadow over the company's transformation efforts, even as its stock struggles to recover from significant declines over the past year.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Quantum Leap South: D-Wave Relocates HQ from Silicon Valley to Florida, Fueling Tech Exodus Debate

D-Wave Quantum Inc. announces the relocation of its headquarters and core R&D from Palo Alto, California, to Boca Raton, Florida, citing the state's business climate and partnership opportunities, in a move emblematic of a wider coastal tech migration.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Story Protocol Delays $IP Token Unlock to 2026 Amid Stalled Adoption and Market Jitters

Citing weak network usage and a need to strengthen its economic model, the IP-centric blockchain Story Protocol has pushed back its major token supply unlock by six months to August 2026, aiming to mitigate sell-off risks and buy time for growth.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Snapchat Blocks Over 400,000 Underage Accounts in Australia, Calls for App Store Age Checks

Snapchat has disabled hundreds of thousands of accounts belonging to users under 16 in Australia under new social media laws, but warns the legislation contains 'significant gaps' that may allow some minors to bypass protections.

Feb 2, 2026