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Caterpillar Reports Growth From Data Center Demand

Caterpillar Reports Growth From Data Center Demand
Caterpillar Reports Growth From Data Center Demand
January 29, 2026  |  Earnings

Caterpillar is reshaping how customers use its equipment as demand shifts toward data centers, autonomous operations and energy reliability. On its latest earnings call, held...

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Allbirds and the Reality Check Facing Direct-to-Consumer Brands
Allbirds and the Reality Check Facing Direct-to-Consumer Brands
January 29, 2026  |  Retail

At a high level, the direct-to-consumer (D2C) model arrived with the promise to eliminate intermediaries, speak directly to customers, and use digital channels to deliver...

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SAP Stock Sees Biggest Drop Since 2020 Over Cloud Concerns
SAP Stock Sees Biggest Drop Since 2020 Over Cloud Concerns
January 29, 2026  |  Technology

Shares in German tech giant SAP have reportedly seen their largest one-day loss since 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Starbucks Brings Back Tiered Rewards Program
Starbucks Brings Back Tiered Rewards Program
January 29, 2026  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Starbucks is preparing to launch an updated version of its loyalty rewards program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Oracle Stock Drops by More Than Half Amid AI Concerns
Oracle Stock Drops by More Than Half Amid AI Concerns
January 29, 2026  |  Technology

Shares in technology company Oracle have fallen by more than 50% from last year’s record. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Paytm Rebounds From Regulatory Ruckus With Sales Up 20%
Paytm Rebounds From Regulatory Ruckus With Sales Up 20%
January 29, 2026  |  Earnings

India’s Paytm is reportedly seeing a string of profitable quarters following some high-profile regulatory issues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Apple Acquires Israeli Audio AI Startup Q.ai Before Q4 Earnings
Apple Acquires Israeli Audio AI Startup Q.ai Before Q4 Earnings
January 29, 2026  |  Acquisitions

Apple has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli startup focused on artificial intelligence technology for audio, the Financial Times reported on Thursday (Jan. 29), as the company...

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Samsung Leans on AI Memory Boom to Drive Revenue
Samsung Leans on AI Memory Boom to Drive Revenue
January 29, 2026  |  Earnings

Samsung reported on Thursday (Jan. 29) its strongest quarter ever in the fourth quarter of 2025, as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) related semiconductors and memory...

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Walmart Bets on Healthcare as Amazon Swings Hard at Grocery
Walmart Bets on Healthcare as Amazon Swings Hard at Grocery
January 29, 2026  |  Retail

Amazon and Walmart are battling on two of the largest, most habitual spending categories in the U.S. economy: grocery and healthcare. Get the Full Story...

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