Core Viewpoint - Investment banks Goldman Sachs and Bernstein have both issued positive ratings and price targets for Apple Inc., highlighting its strong performance and growth potential in the App Store and iPhone revenue. Group 1: Goldman Sachs Analysis - Goldman Sachs reiterated a Buy rating for Apple Inc. with a price target of $330 [1] - The bank noted that App Store spending trends improved, with spending growing by 7% in January, an acceleration from December's 6% growth [1] - Goldman Sachs emphasized that the growth in the App Store should significantly contribute to Apple Inc.'s Services business [1] Group 2: Bernstein Analysis - Bernstein maintained an Outperform rating for Apple Inc. with a price target of $325 [2] - The firm highlighted Apple Inc.'s record iPhone revenue as a key factor in its positive outlook [2] - Bernstein pointed out that Apple Inc. is effectively navigating challenges in the memory industry, indicating strong management and strategic positioning [2]

UiPath has acquired WorkFusion, a company focused on AI agents for financial crime compliance, for an undisclosed sum. The deal aims to expand UiPath’s offerings for the banking and financial services sectors. The acquisition is aimed at enhancing UiPath workflows designed to assist with financial crime compliance, including anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) operations. WorkFusion’s pre-built library of AI agents is designed to automate some of the most labour-intensive aspects o ...

While headlines frequently cite artificial intelligence (AI) as the catalyst for recent workforce reductions, economist Justin Wolfers argues that the data tells a different story: one of infrastructure investment rather than human displacement.The AI Layoff MythAddressing the recent surge in corporate downsizing, Wolfers suggests that the technology is currently serving as a shield for standard management decisions. “So the layoffs right now, very few of them probably are coming from AI.This is a fairly co ...

The software provider posts better-than-expected earnings but issues a disappointing outlook for 2026. ...

Gold (GC=F) futures opened at $5,020.10 per troy ounce on Monday, up 0.8% from Friday’s closing price of $4,979.80. In early trading, the price of gold moderated slightly but remained above $5,000. Last week was volatile for gold, with per-ounce prices ranging from $4,400 to $5,082.20. According to a weekend report, China’s central bank continued to invest in gold in January, marking its 15th consecutive month of gold purchases. Strong central bank demand was a primary factor in gold’s strong 2025 perfo ...

Exclusive agreement with a global leader in underwater domain awareness to support Mexican maritime and offshore security operations Tel Aviv, Israel, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jeffs' Brands Ltd (“Jeffs’ Brands” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: JFBR, JFBRW), a data-driven e-commerce company operating on the Amazon Marketplace expanding into the global homeland security sector through advanced artificial intelligence (“AI”) -driven solutions, recently announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, KeepZone AI ...

Boyd Group Services Inc. (BGSI) shares soared 4.3% in the last trading session to close at $178.3. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares to the stock's 9.5% gain over the past four weeks.Boyd Group’s acquisition of Joe Hudson’s Collision Center meaningfully strengthens its strategic positioning by expanding its footprint across the high-growth U.S. Southeast region. The added scale and increased regional density should enhance Boyd’s ...

The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) was launched on December 16, 1998, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Broad segment of the equity market.An increasingly popular option among retail and institutional investors, passively managed ETFs offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; they are also excellent vehicles for long term investors.Sector ETFs are also funds of convenience, ...

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting Analyst Stock Ratings page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including by analyst accuracy.Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yield ...

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting Analyst Stock Ratings page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including by analyst accuracy.Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yield ...