LOS ANGELES, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Ardent Health, Inc. (“Ardent” or “the Company”) (NYSE: ARDT) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors who purchased the Company's securities between July 18, 2024 and November 12, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before March 9, 2026.

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Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos faces Senate questioning over the streaming giant's proposed $72 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger amid antitrust concerns.

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Palantir: The AI Operating System Continues To Destroy Expectations — Neutral

PLTR   Seeking Alpha — February 03, 2026

Palantir Technologies Inc. delivered a standout Q4 2025, surpassing expectations and cementing its role as the AI operating system for enterprises. PLTR guided to 61% revenue growth for 2026, far outpacing Wall Street's 43% projection, with U.S. commercial revenue up 137%. Despite a demanding valuation (~48x next year's revenue), PLTR's rapid growth and execution shift its multiples from "extreme" to "demanding but not crazy."

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Varonis Systems, Inc. (“Varonis” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: VRNS) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors who purchased the Company's securities between February 4, 2025 and October 28, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before March 9, 2026.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 10 classes of mortgage-backed notes from New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2026-NQM2 (NRMLT 2026-NQM2), a $508.0 million non-prime RMBS transaction sponsored by Rithm Capital Corp. (formerly New Residential Investment Corp.), a publicly traded (NYSE: RITM) real estate investment trust (REIT). The underlying mortgages in the subject pool were primarily originated by NewRez LLC (67.6%). In addition, all loans will be serviced by New.

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How Are Residential REITs Positioned Ahead of Q4 Earnings? — Neutral

AVB  CPT  EQR  ESS  MAA   Zacks Investment Research — February 03, 2026

ESS, MAA, AVB, EQR and CPT are expected to report Q4 results, shaped by slower rent growth, elevated supply and uneven regional demand.

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Illinois Tool Surpasses Q4 Earnings Estimates, Issues 2026 View — Positive

ITW   Zacks Investment Research — February 03, 2026

ITW tops Q4 estimates with EPS up 7% and revenue growth, lifts margins and sets 2026 EPS at $11.00-$11.40 with buybacks planned.

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Should T Stock Be Part of Your Portfolio Post Robust Q4 Earnings? — Positive

T   Zacks Investment Research — February 03, 2026

T beats Q4 estimates on strong wireless and broadband demand, fueled by fiber convergence and 5G, while legacy declines and margin pressure linger.

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Coty Expands AI Capabilities Through Strategic Alliance With OpenAI — Positive

COTY   Zacks Investment Research — February 03, 2026

COTY partners with OpenAI to roll out ChatGPT Enterprise, strengthening responsible AI use across select global teams.

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United Community Banks (UCB) Could Be a Great Choice — Positive

UCB   Zacks Investment Research — February 03, 2026

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does United Community Banks (UCB) have what it takes?

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Why East West Bancorp (EWBC) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio — Positive

EWBC   Zacks Investment Research — February 03, 2026

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does East West Bancorp (EWBC) have what it takes?

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Why Home Bancorp (HBCP) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio — Positive

HBCP   Zacks Investment Research — February 03, 2026

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Home Bancorp (HBCP) have what it takes?

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Beacon Financial (BBT) Could Be a Great Choice — Positive

BBT   Zacks Investment Research — February 03, 2026

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Beacon (BBT) have what it takes?

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Waymo to defend self-driving safety record, warn on China competition — Negative

GOOG  GOOGL   Reuters — February 03, 2026

Self-driving company Waymo on Wednesday will defend its safety record before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee after federal agencies opened investigations into a vehicle striking a child near an elementary school and incidents involving robotaxis driving past were loading or unloading parked school buses.

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It should surprise absolutely nobody that global fund managers were heavily overinvested in commodities just before commodity prices collapsed at the end of last week.

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John B. Sanfilippo & Son Is A Buy After The Rally — Positive

JBSS   Seeking Alpha — February 03, 2026

John B. Sanfilippo & Son Is A Buy After The Rally

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MRK Q4 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates, Stock Down on Weak '26 View — Negative

MRK   Zacks Investment Research — February 03, 2026

Merck tops Q4 EPS and sales estimates as Keytruda drives growth, but shares fall in pre-market trading as 2026 guidance disappoints.

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Consumer Staples Earnings to Watch This Week: EL, NWL, HSY, COTY, PM — Neutral

COTY  EL  HSY  NWL  PM   Zacks Investment Research — February 03, 2026

As Consumer Staples earnings roll in, profit pressure, margin strain and inflation-weary consumers are driving a renewed focus on pricing and efficiency.

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Ball Corporation (BALL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript — Neutral

BALL   Seeking Alpha — February 03, 2026

Ball Corporation (BALL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript — Neutral

MTG   Seeking Alpha — February 03, 2026

MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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