Bob Iger loves Disney even more than he loves being its CEO. That was the message from Disney board chairman James Gorman on Tuesday, as the company announced that Josh D'Amaro would succeed Iger in the CEO slot.Iger will step down on March 18, more than nine months before his contract expires, to make room for incoming CEO D'Amaro and soon-to-be president Dana Walden. After D'Amaro takes charge, Iger will remain a strategic advisor and board member through the end of the year. Iger's decision to leave ea ...

Market Overview - Stocks have sharply declined, with the Dow reaching a record intraday high before falling into negative territory alongside the Nasdaq and S&P 500 [1][2] - The Nasdaq is down 453.90 points (1.9%) at 23,138.21, the S&P 500 is down 85.29 points (1.2%) at 6,891.15, and the Dow is down 397.70 points (0.8%) to 49,009.96 [2] Sector Performance - Software stocks are underperforming, leading to a 3.7% drop in the Dow Jones U.S. Software Index, marking its lowest intraday level in over nine months [3] - Despite the overall weakness, Palantir Technologies (PLTR) shares rose by 7.0% after reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and providing positive guidance [3] - Semiconductor stocks are also weak, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunging by 3.1%. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) shares fell by 9.5% despite exceeding analyst estimates in its fourth-quarter results [4] Market Rotation - The market is experiencing a rotation away from tech stocks, with retail giant Walmart (WMT) achieving a market capitalization exceeding $1 trillion for the first time, joining a group previously dominated by tech companies [4][5] - Gold stocks are performing well, with the NYSE Arca Gold Bugs Index surging by 2.5% due to a rebound in gold prices [6] - Other sectors such as steel, housing, and energy are also showing notable strength, helping to mitigate broader market declines [6] International Markets - In overseas trading, stock markets in the Asia-Pacific region saw significant gains, with Japan's Nikkei 225 Index rising by 3.9% and China's Shanghai Composite Index increasing by 1.3% [6] - Conversely, major European markets experienced declines, with the U.K.'s FTSE 100 Index down by 0.3%, the German DAX Index down by 0.1%, and the French CAC 40 Index closing just below unchanged [7] Bond Market - The bond market is experiencing modest weakness, with the yield on the benchmark ten-year note rising by 1.2 basis points to 4.287% [8]

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming February 17, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired F5, Inc. (“F5” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FFIV) securities between October 28, 2024 and October 27, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS ON YOUR F5 INVESTMENTS, CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER Y ...

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 3, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTGN) between April 1, 2024 and December 16, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important March 16, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.SO WHAT: If you purchased Vistagen common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a con ...

Key Takeaways PYPL reported Q4 non-GAAP EPS of $1.23 and $8.68B revenues, both missing estimates as shares fell about 17%.PYPL saw payment transactions per active account drop 4.8% to 57.7, even as TPV and revenues rose Y/Y.PayPal guided to a mid-single-digit Q1 EPS decline and softer transaction margin dollar.PayPal Holdings (PYPL) reported fourth-quarter 2025 non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $1.23, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.29. However, the metric jumped 3.4% year over year.Follo ...

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholders Foundation, Inc. announces that a lawsuit is pending for certain investors in  NASDAQ: MCTA shares over alleged securities laws violations by Charming Medical Limited. Investors who purchased shares of Charming Medical Limited (NASDAQ: MCTA) have certain options and there are short and strict deadlines running. Deadline: February 17, 2026. NASDAQ: MCTA investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation at [email protected] or call +1(858) 779 - 1554. O ...

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 3, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Gauzy Ltd. (NASDAQ: GAUZ) between March 11, 2025 and November 13, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important February 6, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.SO WHAT: If you purchased Gauzy securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangem ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of First Western Financial, Inc. (“First Western” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MYFW).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980. The investigation concerns whether First Western and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.  [Click here for information about joining the clas ...