Stock Market News for February 2, 2026
652 news published.
Deal-making and industry consolidation
Brookfield (BN) agreed to buy Peakstone Realty Trust (PEAK) in a $1.2 billion all‑cash deal, reinforcing Brookfield’s appetite for grocery‑anchored retail and net‑lease real estate; read the transaction note.
Terex (TEX) and REV Group completed their merger, creating a larger specialty equipment manufacturer with scale across construction and RV service platforms—see the close release.
EVERTEC (EVTC) agreed to acquire Dimensa for R$950 million, expanding its Latin American payments and processing footprint; read the acquisition notice.
Tyler Technologies (TYL) agreed to acquire For The Record, adding court‑reporting and transcript management capabilities to its public‑sector software suite—a bolt‑on that strengthens recurring SaaS revenue and cross‑sell; read the transaction release.
Earnings, guidance and calendar movers
- Palantir (PLTR) reported Q4 2025 results with U.S. commercial revenue up 137% Y/Y and total revenue +70% Y/Y, and issued FY‑2026 revenue guidance of 61% Y/Y (U.S. commercial guidance +115% Y/Y)—a major beat that reshapes investor expectations for AI‑driven government and commercial sales.
- NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) reported Q4 and full‑year 2025 results, a key read for automotive chip demand and secure‑connectivity trends in embedded markets.
- Teradyne (TER) released Q4 and full‑year 2025 results, offering fresh signals on test‑equipment demand and capex cycles across semiconductors and industrial automation.
- Simon Property Group (SPG) released fourth‑quarter and full‑year 2025 results, an important read on retail foot traffic, mall leasing velocity and mall REIT valuation trends.
- Ashland (ASH) reported first‑quarter fiscal 2026 results and narrowed its full‑year outlook—investors should watch margin drivers and raw‑material exposure for specialty‑chemical cyclicality.
- New Jersey Resources (NJR) reported fiscal‑2026 first‑quarter results and raised net financial earnings guidance, a notable development for regulated utility earnings visibility.
Tech partnerships, AI, semiconductors and platform moves
Snowflake (SNOW) and OpenAI forged a $200 million partnership to bring enterprise‑ready AI to Snowflake’s data cloud—this ties LLM capabilities to customer data workflows and could accelerate paid AI adoption; read the announcement.
Lam Research (LRCX) expanded its R&D collaboration with CEA‑Leti to advance specialty semiconductor fabrication technologies—an industry signal for future equipment demand; see the release.
Quantum Computing Inc. (LAZR) completed the acquisition of Luminar Semiconductor, Inc., a move that blends quantum‑computing IP with semiconductor design capabilities—watch for how management positions this for longer‑term product roadmaps; read the transaction note.
Real estate, office demand and market structure
DivcoWest & Blackstone / BXMT (BXMT) secured a full‑building lease with AI leader Anthropic at 300 Howard Street—a notable vote of confidence in downtown office space and the role of AI tenants in office demand; read the lease notice.
LegalZoom (LZ) was added to the S&P SmallCap 600®, which can boost passive‑fund demand and liquidity for the stock; read the notice.
Vornado Realty Trust (VNO) engaged Newmark for the next phase of THE PENN DISTRICT retail repositioning, signaling continued asset reinvestment in high‑value urban retail; see the update.
Energy projects, M&A and sustainability deals
GE Vernova (GEV) completed the acquisition of Prolec GE, accelerating its electrification segment growth trajectory and expanding grid‑equipment scale—this deal could lift medium‑term revenue mix and aftermarket service opportunities; read the acquisition release.
TeraWulf (WULF) expanded its digital and power infrastructure portfolio with strategic acquisitions in Kentucky and Maryland—moves that strengthen hosting capacity and grid interconnection for crypto‑mining and energy services; read the announcement.
Sonoco (SON) and ENGIE announced commencement of a 140‑megawatt virtual power purchase agreement—an example of corporate offtake supporting large‑scale renewable supply and emissions targets; see the release.
Baytex Energy (BTE) reported strong Canadian reserves growth and positive operational momentum, a development investors will parse for free‑cash‑flow improvement and acreage valuation; read the update.
Corporate finance, defenses and capital moves
Clarivate (CLVT) redeemed $100 million of notes due 2026, trimming near‑term leverage and potentially freeing cash for buybacks or M&A—read the statement.
Petco (WOOF) announced completion of a refinancing and that former CEO Glenn Murphy is transitioning to chairman, a governance and capital‑structure move that resets leverage and long‑term strategy; read the release.
Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT) announced a proposed $500 million convertible senior notes offering—this raises liquidity but could dilute equity if converted; review the offering notice.
Nano Dimension (NNDM) adopted a limited‑duration shareholder rights agreement, a defensive measure that may deter activist approaches and stabilize near‑term share‑holder dynamics; read the filing.
Palomar Holdings (PLMR) completed the acquisition of The Gray Casualty & Surety Company and closed a $450 million credit facility, actions that expand underwriting scale and liquidity; see the transaction note and the related filing.
Health care and biotech: regulatory and product updates
Medtronic (MDT) expanded access to its full‑stack insulin delivery solutions through new FDA clearances and Medicare coverage, a significant step toward broader market penetration and recurring device revenue; read the company update.
Acadia Pharmaceuticals (ACAD) provided an update on its regulatory submission for trofinetide for Rett syndrome in the EU—a filing progress item that investors will watch for approval timing and commercial outlook; read the update.
Commercial product launches and consumer moves
ECARX (ECX) debuted its Zenith computing platform powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Elite Automotive Platform at CES, highlighting rising compute intensity per vehicle; read the product brief.
Middleby (MIDD) completed the sale of a 51% stake in its residential kitchen business to 26North and the unit has been rebranded as Composition Brands, a strategic portfolio simplification that can accelerate focus on commercial foodservice growth; see the rebrand release.
Defense, aerospace and industrial tech
RTX (RTX) said Raytheon successfully completed a ballistic test for the Army’s Next‑Generation Short Range Interceptor, advancing the program and potential contract revenues; read the test release.
Woodward (WWD) reported strong first‑quarter fiscal 2026 results, signaling resilience in aerospace and industrial aftermarket demand.
Mining and resources
Alamos Gold (AGI) reported extension of high‑grade mineralization at the Island Gold deposit and nearby targets, including a standout intercept of 178 g/t gold over 3.5 metres—a potential value catalyst for reserves growth and mine‑life economics; read the drill update.
Other items of investor interest
- Forrester (FORR) forecasted global technology spend will grow 7.8% in 2026 to $5.6 trillion, a macro signal for IT vendors and cloud providers; read the report summary.
- Polaris (PII) completed separation of Indian Motorcycle and sold a majority stake to Carolwood LP, refining Polaris’s portfolio and unlocking value from the heritage brand; read the release.
- Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) continues pursuing a strategic pivot by agreeing to buy Tokens.com, exploring tokenized real‑estate finance—a radical repositioning for the retailer; read the deal release.
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