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Piper Sandler Trims Price Target for Black Diamond Therapeutics Amid Model Review, Despite Recent Clinical Wins

Analyst Piper Sandler has lowered its price target on Black Diamond Therapeutics (BDTX) while maintaining an Overweight rating, following a broad review of its biotech coverage. The adjustment comes even as the company recently reported encouraging Phase 2 data for its lead oncology drug candidate.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Analysts Split on Advance Auto Parts as Hedge Funds Maintain Bullish Stance

Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) remains a favored pick among hedge funds, even as Wall Street analysts offer conflicting price targets and ratings ahead of anticipated 2026 demand growth.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

A $150K Promise: When Family Debt Collides With a Luxury Car Purchase

A New York graduate's pledge to repay her parents' student loans is tested after they finance a luxury vehicle, sparking a fierce debate over financial responsibility and moral obligation in the shadow of America's student debt crisis.

Feb 2, 2026

From Dumps to Power Plants: The Rocky Road to Solar on America's Landfills

Once considered a win-win solution, transforming closed landfills into solar farms faces a complex reality of high costs, regulatory hurdles, and site-specific challenges, even as demand for clean energy and affordable power surges.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Africa's Booming Secondhand Car Market Set to Double, Fueling Mobility and Concerns

Africa's used vehicle market is on track to expand at nearly 7% annually, approaching a $200 billion valuation by 2033, as demand for affordable personal transport surges across the continent.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tesla Bets the Factory: Musk Redirects Fremont Production Lines to Fuel Optimus Robot Ambitions

In a strategic pivot, Tesla's Q4 earnings call revealed plans to halt Model S and X production at its Fremont plant, repurposing the space for a massive push into humanoid robotics with the Optimus project, as Elon Musk outlines a vision for a million-unit annual output.

Feb 2, 2026

Moltbook Mania: AI Bot Forum's Namesake Memecoin Plunges 75% Following Viral Hype

The MOLT token, inspired by the AI-exclusive social platform Moltbook, skyrocketed to a $93M valuation before a dramatic crash, highlighting the volatile and speculative nature of event-driven memecoins.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Williams F1 Taps Anthropic's Claude as 'Thinking Partner' in High-Stakes Tech Alliance

The historic Williams Formula 1 team has entered a multi-year partnership with AI firm Anthropic, deploying its Claude AI as a strategic tool for engineering and race strategy. This deal marks a significant move as AI companies accelerate their push into elite sports sponsorships.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Polestar Secures $400 Million Lifeline from Banking Giants, Bolstering EV Ambitions

The Geely-owned electric vehicle maker Polestar has secured a major $400 million equity investment from a consortium led by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Standard Chartered Bank, signaling crucial financial backing as it navigates a competitive market.

Feb 2, 2026

Ford and Xiaomi Deny Reported Talks on U.S. EV Production Amid Rising Trade Tensions

Ford Motor Company and Chinese tech giant Xiaomi have both denied a Financial Times report claiming preliminary discussions about producing Xiaomi's electric vehicles in the United States, as the auto industry navigates steep new tariffs on Chinese imports.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Growth at a Crossroads: Three Blue-Chip Giants Facing Fundamental Headwinds

While large-cap stocks dominate markets with their scale, some industry titans are struggling to find new avenues for expansion. We examine three household names where valuation concerns and growth constraints signal potential underperformance.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tesla's Strategic Pivot: As AI and Robotics Take Center Stage, Is the EV Business Becoming an Afterthought?

Tesla's decision to end production of flagship models and a sharpened focus on AI and robotics, coupled with losing its top EV sales crown to BYD, signals a profound strategic shift that is reshaping investor perceptions of the company's core identity.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Trump's Fed Pick Kevin Warsh: Hawk or Dove? Markets Brace for Policy Whiplash

President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve has ignited a debate over his true policy leanings. While his record paints him as a staunch inflation hawk, his recent dovish turn raises questions about whether political convenience or genuine evolution will guide his tenure.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Mazda Ends 2025 on a High Note: December Production Surges 9.4% Amid Challenging Year

Mazda Motor Corporation's global vehicle production saw a significant rebound in December 2025, offering a positive end to a year where overall output and sales declined. The recovery was driven by strong domestic performance and a mixed picture overseas.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Honda's December Production Rebounds 4% Globally, But Annual Output Slips Amid Regional Shifts

Honda Motor posted a 4.3% year-on-year increase in global vehicle production for December 2025, recovering from a steep November slump. However, the automaker's full-year 2025 output fell nearly 9%, highlighting uneven regional performance with North America rebounding sharply while Asia, particularly China, saw significant declines.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Industrial Sector Outperforms: Two Stocks Poised for Growth, One Faces Headwinds

While often operating behind the scenes, industrial companies are the engine of the U.S. economy. Bolstered by a favorable interest rate environment, the sector has surged 18.8% in the last six months, significantly outpacing the S&P 500. We analyze two firms with durable competitive edges and one that may be losing momentum.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Italy's Infrastructure Push: Webuild Lands €531 Million Contract for Key Calabrian Road Project

The Italian construction giant Webuild secures a major contract to build a critical section of the SS106 Jonica road, a project set to enhance connectivity in Calabria while creating hundreds of jobs and employing advanced construction technologies.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Waymo's $110 Billion Funding Quest Shifts Spotlight to Alphabet's Long-Term Bet

Alphabet's self-driving subsidiary Waymo is reportedly seeking a new funding round that would value the company at approximately $110 billion, drawing fresh attention to the tech giant's ambitious bets beyond its core advertising business and the evolving landscape of autonomous vehicle investment.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nevada Judge Halts Polymarket's Event Contracts in State, Citing Regulatory Gaps

A Nevada court has issued a temporary restraining order against prediction market platform Polymarket, blocking it from offering event contracts to state residents. The ruling marks a significant early victory for state gaming regulators amid a national debate over who should oversee these fast-growing markets.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Europe's $955 Billion Recovery Fund Faces Uphill Battle to Deliver Lasting Economic Transformation

As the EU's landmark 'Next Generation' fund nears its final payout deadlines, its ambitious goal of modernizing the bloc's economy is being hampered by bureaucracy, skills gaps, and questions over long-term sustainability, despite pockets of innovation.

Feb 2, 2026