Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a shareholder rights law firm, reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed against Blue Owl Capital, Inc. (NYSE:OWL), Gauzy Ltd (NASDAQ:GAUZ), and Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE:ARE). The firm encourages investors in these companies to contact them to potentially serve as lead plaintiff. The lawsuits allege that the respective companies made materially false and/or misleading statements regarding their business operations and prospects.

Teradyne shares soared to an all-time high after the company unveiled its robotic palletizing solution at CES 2026 in collaboration with Siemens. This solution optimizes palletizing performance and accelerates automation deployment. Additionally, Teradyne is expanding its U.S. operations with a new hub in Wixom, Michigan, to meet the surging demand for robotics in the country.

New court documents filed in a lawsuit against BlackBerry Ltd. allege at least three women were fired after reporting a "toxic" and "boys' club" culture within the company. Former BlackBerry CMO Neelam Sandhu initiated the lawsuit, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation by CEO John Giamatteo. The court filings suggest a pattern of women being terminated after raising complaints, while accused men faced no repercussions.

InterDigital (IDCC) shares fell about 7.3% following news of an officer's proposed sale of 1,000 shares and ongoing legal battles, specifically a patent dispute with Amazon. The company's business relies heavily on patent licensing, making court rulings and policy shifts critical. Investors are closely watching the Amazon patent dispute, the upcoming dividend record date, and early-February earnings.

Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) stock surged 15.8% today after CNBC reported that computer memory chip prices, particularly for DRAM, are set to rise further in 2026 due to AI demand. While Western Digital does not produce DRAM, investors are betting that increasing DRAM prices could lead AI companies to seek cheaper alternatives like HDDs, benefiting Western Digital. Despite the surge, the author suggests Micron (NASDAQ: MU) presents a more compelling bargain due to its higher projected earnings growth rate.

The U.S. DOT and FAA have selected Collins Aerospace's RTX and Spanish firm Indra to replace up to 612 outdated ground-based aviation radars with modern systems by June 2028. This modernization is a core part of the multi-billion-dollar "Brand New Air Traffic Control System" (BNATCS) plan, aiming to update the U.S. air traffic control infrastructure to address decades-old equipment, high maintenance costs, and concerns over flight delays and safety. The effort also includes replacing radios, voice switches, and transitioning to fiber optics, although additional funding is still needed for critical components like a common automation platform.

Shares of data-center cooling system manufacturers plummeted after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang suggested that next-generation Rubin chips might not require traditional water chillers, raising concerns about future demand. Companies like Johnson Controls and Modine saw significant drops, although some analysts believe the selloff is "overdone" given the companies' relationships with chipmakers and their capacity for evolving technology. Conversely, data-storage stocks, such as Sandisk Corp., surged following Huang's emphasis on the need for memory and storage in AI.

This article examines how John Deere transformed into a tech company focused on data and software, leading to advanced machinery like the autonomous 8R tractor. However, this technological leap creates a "closed loop" where farmers like Jake Lieb lose control over their equipment due to proprietary software and repair restrictions, raising legal and ethical questions about ownership in the digital age. The author suggests "interoperability" as a solution, drawing parallels to policies like the EU's common charger rule, to ensure market fairness and consumer choice.

Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR) has announced that it will release its financial results for the second fiscal quarter of 2026 on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, before market open. An earnings conference call and webcast will follow at 8:00 a.m. ET on the same day. Details for accessing the webcast and participating in the Q&A session have been provided.

Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) shares rose approximately 10% after Wells Fargo added the stock to its Q1 2026 Tactical Ideas list with a $40 target, citing expected improvement in leading indicators. The company also announced two new product launches targeting SiC power designs for AI data centers and electric vehicles, further boosting investor confidence. These developments are seen as indicators that the chip supply chain's inventory overhang may be easing, alongside a broader market warming to analog chip names.