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Canadian heritage officials are in early talks with Meta Platforms to restore access to news on Facebook and Instagram after the tech company blocked Canadian journalism in 2023. The dispute, sparked by Canada’s Online News Act, has escalated into a cross-border trade issue, with U.S. trade officials signaling that the resolution of digital-content…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent voiced disappointment after the European Union completed a trade agreement with India, arguing Brussels put trade considerations ahead of support for Ukraine. Bessent told CNBC that European purchases of refined products sourced from Indian processing of sanctioned Russian oil and a reluctance to match U.S. tar…
Poland's main blue-chip index closed higher on Wednesday, with the WIG30 rising 0.78% to reach a new all-time high. Gains were concentrated in Basic Materials, Oil & Gas and Chemicals names, led by strong performances from CD PROJEKT, KGHM and Cyfrowy Polsat. Despite the headline advance, more stocks declined than rose on the Warsaw exchange. Commo…
Appian Corp (NASDAQ:APPN) saw its shares tick up after activist hedge fund Fivespan Partners, LP announced a 6.2% holding in the enterprise software company via a 13D filing submitted late Tuesday. The filing, which shows Fivespan controls 2,630,907 shares, says the investment was made because the securities were judged undervalued and signals the …
Carvana's stock fell roughly 9% after short seller Gotham City Research released a report alleging that the company and related parties engaged in undisclosed related-party transactions and accounting practices that overstate 2023-2024 earnings by more than $1 billion. The report highlights large operating cash outflows at DriveTime, high leverage,…
Air Canada announced an expansion of its winter schedule to include new services to Quito from Toronto and Montréal using Boeing 787 Dreamliners, while highlighting demand for premium international travel and cargo opportunities. The airline also pointed to a new Airbus A321 XLR base at Toronto-Pearson enabling year-round European routes and noted …
Palantir’s selloff has pushed shares to $160.88 with oversold technicals, but the valuation is still extreme: roughly $383B market cap, ~101x sales, and ~388x earnings. This trade idea focuses on valuing “elite growth” using a simple expectations framework, then pairing it with a defined-risk plan into the 02/02/2026 earnings catalyst. Setup favors…
Denmark's benchmark OMX Copenhagen 20 finished lower, falling 1.96% at the close as declines in Healthcare, Personal & Household Goods and Financials drove broad losses. Market breadth was negative, with 63 decliners, 57 advancers and 19 unchanged. Notable movers included gains for Oersted and AP Moeller - Maersk shares, while Genmab, Zealand Pharm…
Evercore ISI maintained an In Line rating and a $320 price target on F5 Networks following a December-quarter beat on both revenue and EPS. The company reported $822 million in revenue and $4.45 in EPS, outpacing multiple analyst forecasts. Strong Systems sales and emerging enterprise AI deployments helped lift results and prompted management to ra…
Progressive has been treated like margins are about to roll over, but the stock is already pricing in a meaningful cooling. With PGR near the low end of its 52-week range, a reasonable P/E around 11x, and improving technical momentum off recent lows, the risk-reward looks skewed to the upside. This is a mid-term trade idea focused on a rebound towa…
Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC reported the acquisition of one share of Texas Pacific Land Corp on January 27, 2026, at $339.86, retaining a roughly 10% stake with 3,487,700 shares owned. The disclosure arrives amid Texas Pacific Land's third-quarter 2025 earnings miss and the company’s announcement of a strategic partnership with Bolt Data …
Safe Bulkers (SB) is a dry bulk shipper riding a steady uptrend, now pressing into its prior 52-week high zone. With price above key moving averages, bullish MACD momentum, and valuation support from a sub-1 price-to-book, the stock looks like a pragmatic long trade as long as it holds support. This is a defined-risk, mid-term momentum idea with a …
Ukrainians face a difficult period over the next three weeks as temperatures plunge and Russian attacks on energy infrastructure escalate. Key population centers, particularly in northern and eastern regions, are experiencing widespread outages and heating losses. Officials warn the damaged system is meeting only a fraction of winter demand and is …
AppLovin has been volatile, but the underlying story is still about Axon turning ad targeting and monetization into a scalable growth engine. With APP down from its $745.61 52-week high and momentum still bearish, this is not a “buy and forget” moment. It is a tactical long trade: lean on the recent lows for risk control and target a rebound toward…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the conditions for ratifying a trade agreement between the European Union and the United States exist provided Washington adheres to prior commitments. Speaking at a joint press appearance with his Romanian counterpart, Merz welcomed U.S. moves that removed new tariff threats and signalled progress on other mat…
A preliminary internal review by U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis does not state that he brandished a firearm. The assessment, compiled by CBP's Office of Professional Responsibility and shared with lawmakers, describes an encounter in which Pretti did not move from the street after …
Wolfe Research identified five multi-industry companies it views as well positioned for growth over the coming quarters. The research note highlights Johnson Controls for conservative fiscal 2026 guidance with upside potential, nVent Electric for strong systems protection sales and liquid cooling exposure, Dover Corporation for improving margins am…
European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis told attendees at the European Banking Summit that the European Union should accelerate work on a digital euro to reduce dependence on largely U.S.-owned payment networks. He warned that the current dominance of foreign providers exposes the bloc to economic and strategic vulnerabilities, and reiter…
Norway's equity market closed higher on Wednesday, with the Oslo OBX index rising 0.63% to reach a fresh all-time high. Gains were concentrated in Healthcare Equipment & Services, Pharma Biotech & Life Sciences and Utilities. Several large-cap names moved noticeably in either direction, while commodity and currency markets showed modest directional…
Israel's equity market closed lower on Wednesday, with the TA 35 index falling 0.72%. Banking, financials and real estate sectors led declines, while select technology and energy-related issues outperformed. Market breadth favored decliners, and commodities and currency moves were mixed across the board.
A new Evercore ISI report argues that 2026 will be a decisive year for electric utilities and power suppliers as artificial intelligence workloads push data center operators to lock in long-term energy contracts. With announced projects already accounting for more than 125 GW of incremental demand, Evercore highlights eight companies it sees as wel…
Economists surveyed in a recent quarterly poll expect global growth of 3.0% in 2026, unchanged from forecasts a year earlier. The consensus holds even as major trade-policy shifts by the United States and fresh geopolitical realignments create fresh sources of uncertainty. Many forecasters say the full economic effects of sweeping U.S. tariffs anno…
ASML's stock jumped following a record quarterly order intake and an upbeat revenue outlook for 2026. The company reported unprecedented bookings, robust regional demand patterns, and guidance that exceeds street estimates, while analysts sustained positive ratings and price targets. Valuation metrics and operating expense dynamics remain notable c…
Truist Securities increased its price target on Texas Instruments (TXN) to $225 from $195 while retaining a Hold rating, following the company's fourth-quarter results and a first-quarter guide that sits above seasonal norms. Multiple other brokerages also raised targets after the earnings and guidance, reflecting widespread analyst optimism even a…
Truist Securities reaffirmed a Hold rating and a $623 price objective for Northrop Grumman after the company reported fourth-quarter 2025 results. While demand remains healthy and recent quarterly results beat expectations, Truist highlighted free cash flow and potential investment needs - particularly for the B-21 program - as central to the stock…
