Shopify gears up for strong 2025 finish as analysts eye margins and AI strategy — Positive

SHOP   Proactive Investors — February 03, 2026

Shopify Inc (TSX:SH., NYSE:SHOP) is expected to end 2025 on solid footing, with Jefferies forecasting strong fundamentals and disciplined spending as the e-commerce platform prepares to release its fourth-quarter results later this month.

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BioTech Breakout: MoonLake Up 30% On FDA Wins — Positive

MLTX   MarketBeat — February 03, 2026

In a stock market currently obsessed with interest rate cuts and the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, it is easy to overlook the biotechnology sector. However, for investors willing to look beyond the Magnificent Seven, clinical-stage biotech remains one of the few places to find massive, event-driven returns that are largely independent of the broader economy.

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Ball Q4 Review: Great End To The Year, But It Is A Bit Expensive Now — Positive

BALL   Seeking Alpha — February 03, 2026

Ball Corporation delivered strong Q4 and FY2025 results, with broad-based revenue growth and robust free cash flow generation. I now rate BALL as a hold, as shares trade slightly above intrinsic value despite solid operational execution and positive industry tailwinds. Management guides to 10% EPS growth for 2026, driven by productivity, buybacks, and favorable aluminum packaging trends, but adjusted EPS guidance slightly missed consensus.

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Nvidia-backed UK AI firm Nscale hires banks for IPO, sources say — Positive

NVDA   Reuters — February 03, 2026

Nvidia -backed British artificial intelligence group Nscale Global Holdings has hired Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan to prepare for an initial public offering, people familiar with the matter said.

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LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BrianTepfer--PropStream is proud to be featured as a new advertising partner on the Tuesday app, introducing agents to a new way to discover MLS listings in 2026.

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PepsiCo to slash prices on popular snacks after consumer backlash — Negative

PEP   Fox Business — February 03, 2026

PepsiCo said it will slash prices on popular snacks like Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos in response to consumer complaints about rising costs.

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SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UTime Limited (Nasdaq: WTO), a global technology company engaged in the design, development, and manufacturing of mobile devices and smart hardware products, today announced that its Shenzhen-based subsidiary, Shenzhen Liandai Technology Co., Ltd. (“Shenzhen Liandai”), has entered into a strategic Intentional Order Cooperation Agreement (the “Cooperation Agreement”) with Shenzhen Yunwei Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (“Shenzhen Yunwei Digital”) for the potential supply of 500,000 units of smart servers, representing an estimated contract value of approximately $50 million.

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Palantir has analysts bullish on growth trajectory, expanding margins — Positive

PLTR   Proactive Investors — February 03, 2026

Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:PLTR)' latest earnings reinforced bullish views on the company's growth trajectory and its role in enterprise AI, with analysts pointing to accelerating revenue growth, expanding margins and strong demand from both commercial customers and US government agencies. UBS said Palantir delivered “its 10th straight quarter of revs growth acceleration,” calling the results “a turnaround that we've never seen before,” as revenue growth climbed from 13% in mid-2023 to 70% in the just-reported fourth quarter of 2025.

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Bridger Aerospace is rated a speculative buy, with 62% upside potential but high volatility tied to wildfire season intensity. BAER's revenues are more than 75% dependent on fire suppression, making earnings highly sensitive to unpredictable external factors like weather patterns. Recent results show operating income up 19% and margin expansion, driven by cost management and strong aerial surveillance growth.

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Target Is Under Pressure, Not Overvalued — Neutral

TGT   Seeking Alpha — February 03, 2026

Target Corporation remains a long-term 'Buy' despite recent underperformance and operational headwinds. Target trades at historically low valuation multiples, offers a 4.3% dividend yield, and maintains a 57-year dividend growth streak. Balance sheet leverage is elevated, but cash reserves and prudent capital allocation priorities support dividend safety for now.

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Cracker Barrel's new dining rule is not actually new, it says — Neutral

CBRL   Fast Company — February 03, 2026

These are tough times for many businesses across corporate America, many of whom are cutting down on business travel and perks on the road. And in these times, one company's policy on business travel is going viral: According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, Cracker Barrel employees reportedly must follow a new policy that they must eat at Cracker Barrel restaurants while traveling for work.

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Earth's richest man wants to build a mega company. Its mission is as ambitious as its reported valuation.

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Oracle: Capital Raises De-Risk AI Story — Negative

ORCL   Seeking Alpha — February 03, 2026

Oracle Corporation is executing a $50 billion capital raise to fund major AI data center projects and address market concerns over funding risks. ORCL's AI-driven growth is underappreciated, with revenue forecast to surge from $57 billion in FY25 to $225 billion in FY30 and EPS tripling. Despite $108 billion in debt and negative free cash flow from heavy capex, ORCL generates strong operating cash flows and is de-risking its capital structure.

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Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript — Neutral

ADM   Seeking Alpha — February 03, 2026

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) to Banco Santander, S.A. for $48.75 in cash and 2.0548 Santander American Depository Shares for each Webster common share is fair to Webster shareholders. Halper Sadeh encourages Webster shareholders to click here to learn more about their legal rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@halpersadeh.

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces an investigation of PayPal Holdings, Inc. (“PayPal” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PYPL) on behalf of investors concerning the Company's possible violations of federal securities laws. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC. (PYPL), CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING A CLAIM TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS. What Is The Investigation About? On February 3, 2026, PayPal announced a surprise leadership ch.

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MKS Capitalizing on Tokenized Gold as investor interest grows — Positive

AAAU  BAR  DBP  DGL  GLD  GLDM  IAU  OUNZ  SGOL  UGL   Kitco — February 03, 2026

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include covering territorial and federal politics in Nunavut, Canada.

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with losses related to Integer Holdings Corporation ("Integer" or the "Company") (NYSE: ITGR) have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit.

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CARR to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock? — Neutral

CARR   Zacks Investment Research — February 03, 2026

CARR heads into Q4 earnings with strength in Commercial HVAC and aftermarket services, offset by residential weakness across key markets.

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PepsiCo (PEP) Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates — Positive

PEP   Zacks Investment Research — February 03, 2026

PepsiCo (PEP) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.26 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.96 per share a year ago.

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