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Business

Mercury Systems Beats Q4 Estimates, But Investors Eye Margin Recovery and Defense Spending

Defense electronics firm Mercury Systems (MRCY) topped revenue and profit forecasts for its fiscal fourth quarter, driven by accelerated deliveries. However, the market reaction was muted as focus shifts to the company's ongoing efforts to improve profitability through its backlog mix and capitalize on rising global defense budgets.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Beyond the Beat: Five Analyst Questions That Cut to the Core of General Dynamics' Challenges

General Dynamics posted strong Q4 sales and profits, yet its stock fell as analysts zeroed in on persistent margin pressures, supply chain woes, and the pace of converting a massive defense backlog into cash flow.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Beyond the Numbers: Five Key Analyst Questions from AT&T's Q4 Earnings Call

While AT&T's strong Q4 results, driven by robust 5G and fiber growth, fueled a stock rally, the unscripted analyst Q&A session revealed the deeper strategic challenges and opportunities facing the telecom giant.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Lennox Q4 Earnings: Analysts Press Management on Inventory Glut, Demand Outlook

Lennox International's fourth-quarter results fell short of expectations, with sales declining 11% amid persistent channel destocking and weak demand in residential and commercial HVAC markets. While management emphasized cost controls, analyst questions during the earnings call zeroed in on the timeline for recovery and the company's strategic pivots.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Adtalem's Q4: Enrollment Surge and Analyst Scrutiny

Adtalem Global Education posted strong fourth-quarter results, driven by record enrollments at Walden University and Chamberlain. While management celebrated a decade of consecutive growth quarters, analysts pressed for details on future strategy and execution risks.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

PayPal's Q4 Earnings Disappoint as Leadership Transition and Checkout Struggles Weigh on Growth

PayPal's fourth-quarter revenue and profit fell short of Wall Street estimates, with management pointing to execution challenges in its core branded checkout business. The company is navigating a CEO transition and betting on new investments to reignite growth.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

8x8 Beats Expectations, Fueled by AI Adoption and Usage-Based Growth

Cloud communications firm 8x8 (EGHT) posted stronger-than-expected Q4 results, driven by a surge in usage-based services and AI product momentum. The company also provided optimistic guidance, signaling confidence in its post-Fuze migration strategy.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Federal Judge Restricts Use of Tear Gas by Agents at Portland ICE Protests

A U.S. District Judge has issued a temporary restraining order limiting federal officers' use of tear gas and projectiles against protesters outside a Portland ICE facility, following claims of excessive force against peaceful demonstrators.

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

Insider Confidence: Why High-Ownership Growth Stocks Are Drawing Investor Scrutiny Amid Market Uncertainty

As markets grapple with shifting sentiment and interest rate concerns, a class of companies where executives hold significant stakes is attracting attention for its potential resilience and aligned incentives.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Halliburton Stock Gains Momentum as Analysts See Steady Upside Amid Energy Sector Recalibration

Halliburton's robust operational performance and shareholder returns are drawing sustained analyst confidence, with the stock significantly outpacing major indices and sector peers as the company navigates a strategic 'year of recalibration' for 2026.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Chilean Wine Giant Concha y Toro Acquires Controlling Stake in Provence's Maison Mirabeau

Viña Concha y Toro expands its global footprint with a majority acquisition of French rosé producer Maison Mirabeau, pledging to uphold existing distribution and accelerate the brand's growth and sustainability goals.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Meta Platforms: The Overlooked AI Giant Trading at a Discount in 2026

While the AI sector is crowded with high-flyers, Meta Platforms presents a unique value proposition. Trading at a reasonable valuation, the social media behemoth's heavy investments in AI research and development could unlock its next major growth phase.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Navigating Social Security After Loss: How Survivor Benefits Work

The death of a spouse brings emotional and financial challenges. Understanding how Social Security survivor benefits function is crucial for maintaining stability during a difficult transition.

Feb 4, 2026

World

The Final Countdown: New START Nuclear Treaty Expires, Leaving U.S.-Russia Arms Control in Uncharted Territory

The last major nuclear arms control pact between the United States and Russia, the New START treaty, has lapsed, raising profound questions about strategic stability and the future of global arms control in an era of heightened geopolitical tensions.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Anglian Water Unveils £1.5bn Framework to Tackle Coastal Pollution and Drive Regional Growth

The utility giant launches a major investment framework targeting storm overflows and water quality, forming a key part of its broader £11bn infrastructure plan for Eastern England.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Shows Resilience After Sharp Dip, While Ethereum Faces Prolonged Pressure

Bitcoin recovered to near $78,000 after a brief plunge below $73,000, demonstrating relative stability amid market-wide volatility. Ethereum, however, continues to struggle, down 25% over the past week and testing key support levels as institutional losses mount.

Feb 4, 2026

Samsung Bets on Privacy and Olympic Glamour to Elevate Galaxy Brand

Samsung Electronics unveils a new pixel-level privacy feature for Galaxy devices and a special Olympic Edition of its Galaxy Z Flip7 foldable, aiming to strengthen its premium positioning and investor narrative around security and high-profile marketing.

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