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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for February 5th

WDD and CASY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on February 5, 2026.

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Meta: When AI Actually Generates ROI

Meta Platforms demonstrates robust core business growth, driven by AI investments, with 3.58B DAUs and 22% annual sales growth nearing $200B revenue. AI-driven engagement and ad monetization boost impressions (+18%) and ad prices (+6%), while WhatsApp paid messaging surpasses a $2B annualized revenue rate. Despite a 40% OpEx increase from AI talent, incremental ROIIC remains above 20%, and CROIC exceeds 52%, signaling efficient capital deployment and value creation.

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BBWI Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Bath & Body Works, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm

Los Angeles, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Bath & Body Works, Inc. ("Bath & Body Works" or "the Company") (NYSE: BBWI) 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 June 4, 2024 and November 19, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before March 16, 2026.

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Gold's massive outperformance leaves bitcoin looking more attractive over the long term, says JPMorgan strategist

A JPMorgan strategist made a contrarian call, saying bitcoin now looks more appealing than gold after the surge in the yellow metal's price.

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Qualcomm: A tough start to 2026 in prospect after Q4 earnings beat

This was not a classic earnings disappointment. Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM, XETRA:QCI) exceeded consensus forecasts on both revenue and adjusted earnings per share.

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agilon health, inc. Investigated for Securities Fraud Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - AGL

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of agilon health, inc. ("Agilon" or "the Company") (NYSE: AGL) for violations of the securities laws.

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VTGN Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. ("Vistagen" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: VTGN) 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 April 1, 2024 and December 16, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before March 16, 2026.

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Ardent Health, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - ARDT

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group 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. Shareholders who purchased shares of ARDT during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments.

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SiTime Corporation (SITM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

SiTime Corporation (SITM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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NTT Inc. ADR (NTTYY) Q3 2026 Press Conference Call Transcript

NTT Inc. ADR (NTTYY) Q3 2026 Press Conference Call Transcript

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PLUG Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Plug Power Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --  The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Plug Power Inc. ("Plug Power" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: PLUG) 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 January 17, 2025 and November 13, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before April 3, 2026.

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AbbVie: Skyrizi And Rinvoq Growth Isn't Everything, But It's A Lot

AbbVie has significantly outperformed prior immunology sales projections, with Skyrizi and Rinvoq now expected to reach $38 billion by 2030. ABBV's oncology and neuroscience pipelines have expanded via ImmunoGen and Cerevel acquisitions, supporting robust growth beyond immunology. Sales and EPS growth through 2030 are forecast to outpace most peers, with a projected 6.6% sales CAGR and 7.7% EPS CAGR.

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Why the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF Is a Good Choice to Diversify Your Portfolio

The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF has averaged a small annual loss over the past five years, but earned a total return of 6.7% in the past year. Vanguard forecasts that U.S. bonds could be better investments than U.S. stocks for the next 10 years.

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CRWV Investors Have Opportunity to Lead CoreWeave, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against CoreWeave, Inc. ("CoreWeave" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: CRWV) 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 March 28, 2025, and December 15, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before March 13, 2026.

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FRMI Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Fermi Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --  The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Fermi Inc. ("Fermi" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: FRMI) for violations of the federal securities laws. Investors who purchased the Company's securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's October 2025 initial public offering ("IPO") and/or between October 1, 2025, and December 11, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before March 6, 2026.

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Varonis Systems, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - VRNS

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group 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. Shareholders who purchased shares of VRNS during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments.

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Alphabet's earnings impressed. Its spending plans did not

Google's parent delivered a strong end to 2025, beating forecasts on profit, revenue and cloud growth. Yet the shares fell in after-hours trading.

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CoreWeave, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - CRWV

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against CoreWeave, Inc. ("CoreWeave " or "the Company") (NASDAQ: CRWV ) 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. Shareholders who purchased shares of CRWV during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments.

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VRNS Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Varonis Systems, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --  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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ARDT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Ardent Health, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --  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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Volvo Car Shares Slump as Automaker Warns of Another Tough Year

The company said it would seek a further $556 million in cost savings and that it expects the overall premium market to shrink in 2026.

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Two dividend stocks investors are buying in February

The mounting concerns over the possible artificial intelligence (AI) bubble have led the traditionally popular technology stocks to suffer significant losses in 2026, all the while making more fixed-income investments more attractive.

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Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Slip, Investors Await Amazon Earnings

Bitcoin faces continued selling pressure

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2 Millionaire-Maker Technology Stocks

Each of these players operates in cutting-edge areas of technology: AI and quantum computing. They are already generating revenue, but much more may be on the way.

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Dingdong Announces Entry into Definitive Agreement to Sell its China Business to Meituan

SHANGHAI, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dingdong (Cayman) Limited ("Dingdong" or the "Company") (NYSE: DDL), a leading fresh grocery e-commerce company in China, today announced that it has entered into a definitive Share Purchase Agreement (the "Share Purchase Agreement") with Two Hearts Investments Limited ("Buyer"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Meituan (HKEX: 3690). Pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement, Dingdong has agreed to sell to the Buyer all issued and outstanding shares of Dingdong Fresh Holding Limited, Dingdong's wholly-owned subsidiary incorporated in the British Virgin Islands ("Dingdong BVI" or the "Target Company"), which holds through a series of wholly-owned and majority equity interest subsidiaries substantially all of the Company's operations in China (the "Transaction").

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PMI Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Picard Medical, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --  The Schall Law Firm , a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Picard Medical, Inc. ("Picard" or "the Company") (NYSE American: PMI) 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 September 2, 2025 and October 31, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), are encouraged to contact the firm before April 3, 2026.

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Despite Nearing a $2 Trillion Market Cap, Meta Platforms Just Missed a Golden Opportunity

The "Magnificent Seven" -- led by Facebook parent Meta Platforms in 2026 -- have done most of the heavy lifting on Wall Street. Meta's sustainable social media moat and its pristine balance sheet have made it a popular long-term investment.

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Picard Medical, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - PMI

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group  reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against  Picard Medical, Inc. ("Picard " or "the Company") (NYSE American: PMI ) 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. Shareholders who purchased shares of PMI during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments.

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Should You Buy Rivian Stock While It's Under $20?​

Rivian is an up-and-coming EV stock that managed to out-sell Honda in EVs last year. The company is introducing the more affordable R2 this year to expand its customer base.

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Silver falls as much as 13% as the volatility continues in metals

Silver futures fell as much as 13% late Wednesday as volatility in the precious metals complex continued.

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Europe: TotalEnergies to Supply Renewable Electricity to Airbus in Germany and the United Kingdom

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) and Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer, have signed two clean firm power contracts to supply 3.3 TWh to all major Airbus sites located in Germany and the United Kingdom. The electricity supplied to Airbus into the next decade will have a baseload profile and come from new renewable assets with a capacity of 200 MW. This supply will cover half of the electricity needs of the sites concerned, starting from 2027. “Followin.

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Anglo American shares dip as copper volumes were lower in Q4

Anglo American PLC shares were around 1% in Thursday's early trade, after it reported lower copper production in the fourth quarter of 2025 and updated guidance for 2026. Copper output was 169,500 tonnes in Q4, down 14% year-on-year.

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Plug Power Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - PLUG

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group  reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against  Plug Power Inc. ("Plug Power " or "the Company") (NASDAQ: PLUG ) 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. Shareholders who purchased shares of PLUG during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments.

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Tesla's latest lineup tweaks: no more 'Standard' branding and a cheaper AWD Model Y

Tesla is adding another Model Y option with cloth seats and fewer screens that starts at $43,630. The All-Wheel-Drive car saves $7,000 compared to its more luxe sibling.

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Share Buyback Transaction Details January 29 – February 4, 2026

PRESS RELEASE                                         Share Buyback Transaction Details January 29 – February 4, 2026 Alphen aan den Rijn – February 5, 2026 - Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL), a global leader in professional information solutions, software and services, today reports that it has repurchased 177,617 of its own ordinary shares in the period from January 29, 2026, up to and including February 4, 2026, for €13.5 million and at an average share price of €76.20. These repurchases are part of the share buyback program announced on November 5, 2025, under which we intend to repurchase shares for up to € 200 million from November 6, 2025, up to February 23, 2026.

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TISE Reports 2025 Listing Results; Sets Record New Listings During Milestone Year

GUERNSEY, Channel Islands, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Stock Exchange (TISE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIAX) (NYSE: MIAX), today announced that it listed a record 1,140 securities during 2025, a 19.7% increase year-on-year (YoY). The new listings contributed to a record 4,818 securities on TISE's Official List at 31 December 2025, an increase of 7.4% YoY.

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European Telecom, Media Firms Accelerate AI, Cloud Adoption

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $III #AI--Telecom and media firms in EMEA face increasingly interconnected digital environments as AI, cloud and 5G reshape operating models, ISG says.

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Vertical Aerospace Selects Evolito as Electric Propulsion Unit Partner for Valo

LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical” or “Company”) [NYSE:EVTL], a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, today announced a new long-term partnership with Evolito, a leader in high-performance electric propulsion systems, to supply electric propulsion units (“EPUs”) - electric engines - that will power Valo, Vertical's commercial eVTOL aircraft. Under the agreement, Evolito will provide its unique EPU architecture, lightweight,.

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Coupang confirms personal data of 165,000 more South Korean users leaked, Yonhap reports

South Korean e-commerce company Coupang said it had confirmed the leak of personal data of an additional 165,000 users in the country, Yonhap news reported on Thursday.

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Symbotic: Amazon Will Force The Automation Hand

Symbotic stands to benefit from the accelerating shift toward warehouse automation, driven by Amazon's aggressive efficiency push. SYM's high valuation and concentration risk—over 80% of revenue from Walmart—temper enthusiasm, but diversification efforts are underway. With 25.65% TTM revenue growth and a ~35% levered free cash flow margin, SYM's fundamentals show momentum, though profitability remains a concern.

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Equinor signs gas deal with Eneco in the Netherlands

Norway's Equinor said on Thursday it had signed a five-year gas supply agreement with Netherlands-based energy company Eneco , for deliveries to the Netherlands.

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Oracle Found Its Place In AI, Now Comes The Hard Part

I maintain a Hold rating, emphasizing the need for Oracle to demonstrate consistent cash generation as its AI strategy matures. RPO surged and improved visibility, but increased concentration risk and delayed cash generation. Cloud Infrastructure is driving growth, while legacy software and SaaS remain much slower.

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Britain to work with Microsoft to build deepfake detection system

Britain will work with Microsoft , academics and experts to develop a system to spot deepfake material online, the government said on Thursday, as it moves to set standards for tackling harmful and deceptive AI-generated content.

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Changan Launches 2026 Global Testing Season with SDA Intelligence Update and Sodium-Ion Battery Strategy

Yakeshi, China, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Changan Automobile held a release event themed "Changan SDA Intelligence Update and Global Launch of Sodium-Ion Battery Strategy" in Yakeshi, Inner Mongolia. During the event, Changan formally unveiled its global sodium-ion battery strategy and announced the commencement of its 2026 Global Testing Season.

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Proteomics Market Growing at an 11.87% CAGR to 2031 as Precision Medicine & Drug Discovery Adoption Rise, Says a 2026 Mordor Intelligence Report

/PRNewswire/ -- According to Mordor Intelligence, the proteomics market size was valued at USD 29.92 billion in 2025 and projected to grow from USD 33.47

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2 Utility Stocks to Buy in February

Power demand is surging due to AI data centers. NextEra Energy is a leader in renewable energy development.

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Can Pfizer Crash the Lilly and Novo Nordisk Weight-Loss Party?

Pfizer hopes to differentiate itself in the obesity drug market with a once-monthly injection. The company plans to advance 20+ obesity therapy clinical studies in 2026.

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SANY Marine und CEA schließen in Australien eine strategische Partnerschaft für Teleskoplader und Materialumschlag

/PRNewswire/ -- SANY Marine, die Geschäftseinheit für Hafenmaschinen der SANY Group, gab auf seinem globalen Kundentreffen und der Vorstellung der Smart

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IXICO eyes accelerated business development activity as it hires new CCO

IXICO PLC has announced the appointment of Tanya Voloshen as its chief commercial officer, in a newly created role, as the firm seeks to accelerate business development activity and broaden its US footprint. The AIM-listed neuroscience imaging and biomarker analytics group said Voloshen will be based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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NTT Inc. ADR (NTTYY) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

NTT Inc. ADR (NTTYY) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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TSMC Needs to Make More Advanced Chips. Why It's Turning to Japan.

TSMC will produce 3-nanometer chips at its Kumamoto site in Japan as it races to meet demand for AI chips.

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