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🤖 UiPath secures AIUC-1 AI agent safety certification ahead of earnings as investors await proof

UiPath announced Monday it secured AIUC-1 certification for its AI agents, software meant to handle complex, multi step tasks with minimal human input.

Calling itself the first enterprise automation platform to reach this bar, UiPath made the move just ahead of Wednesday’s quarterly earnings.

The stock slipped roughly 3% late Tuesday.

Timing is key here. Vendors are suddenly leaning hard on guardrails as they promote AI agents.

Microsoft, for one, launched its new agent tool this week and made a point of saying customers want to see exactly what information the software can access.

Security and control are now front and center in the pitch. TechStock² reports.


🚗 Tesla finance VP leaves after 17 years as executive turnover grows amid robotaxi push

Sendil Palani, Tesla’s vice president of finance, is departing after a 17 year stint, adding to the list of high level exits as Elon Musk steers the company further from autos and into self driving technology and robotics.

Tesla is pushing investors to weigh its advances in self driving technology over the usual car delivery numbers.

That shift comes while BYD, its Chinese competitor, is tightening the screws in Europe and Tesla’s sales figures remain uneven. TechStock² reports.


🚘 NIO stock jumps after first quarterly profit as strong forecast tests China EV skeptics

NIO swung to its first ever quarterly net profit on Tuesday, sending its U.S. listed stock surging 15.2%.

The Shanghai EV manufacturer logged net profit of 282.7 million yuan ($40.4 million) for the fourth quarter, rebounding from a 7.11 billion yuan loss a year ago.

The company also projected a strong leap in first quarter deliveries and revenue. GlobeNewswire reports.

Why does it matter? NIO has been chasing the promise of scale turning into actual profits amid China’s fierce EV price battles.

Back in February, after years in the red and feeling the heat from rivals, the company projected a first ever adjusted operating profit, crediting better sales and tighter cost controls. TechStock² reports.


🛰️ AeroVironment stock slides as drone maker cuts 2026 outlook after SCAR setback

AeroVironment slashed its full year revenue and adjusted earnings guidance Tuesday, following word from the U.S. government that it plans to terminate the BADGER agreement linked to the Space Force’s Satellite Communications Augmentation Resource program.

The company will still be eligible to bid on future contracts.

Shares dropped in after hours trading after the revenue miss and news of the contract loss landed.

The shortfall stands out. Analysts were looking for a big rebound, with previews suggesting sales would jump around 185% from last year.

SCAR was in focus as the key variable for the stock.

Wall Street’s numbers were about 68 cents per share and revenue close to $476 million. TechStock² reports.


💼 Groupon stock is 13% off after Q4 earnings disappoint

Groupon shares sold at a discount in Tuesday’s extended trading after the company released its fourth quarter earnings report, missing estimates on the top and bottom lines.

Groupon reported quarterly earnings of 17 cents per share, which was less than the 21 cents per share estimate, according to Benzinga Pro.

Quarterly revenue of $132.71 million missed the $137.34 million consensus estimate.

“Our 2025 results represent a landmark achievement in Groupon’s multi year transformation, as we returned to growth in both billings and revenue for the first time in a decade,” said CEO Dusan Senkypl. Benzinga reports.


🤖 Oracle’s stock rises as AI demand spurs an earnings milestone not seen in 15 years

Oracle proved artificial intelligence doubters wrong on Tuesday as the company beat expectations on revenue and earnings, while disclosing that it does not expect it will need to take on more financing to support its growing set of AI contracts.

Shares of Oracle rose nearly 9% in Tuesday’s extended session as investors gained confidence in the company’s ability to turn its AI contracts into revenue.

Revenue for the quarter was $17.2 billion, up 22% from a year before, or 18% after currency adjustments.

Adjusted earnings were $1.79 per share, up 21% from a year before. MarketWatch reports.

*Estimate and Actual numbers represent Earnings Per Share in US Dollars


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