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CoreWeave's stock has attracted renewed analyst attention after NVIDIA's $2 billion equity investment and a formal partnership that analysts say should accelerate capacity growth and strengthen the company's software position. While market reaction has been mixed and valuation metrics remain elevated, several firms have adjusted coverage or initiat…
Bank of Hawaii (BOH) is acting like a regional bank stock that’s finally getting paid for stability. Shares are pushing near the 52-week high on improving technicals and a margin-driven earnings narrative the market tends to reward when rate expectations stabilize. I like a mid-term long with a defined stop below the rising moving averages, aiming …
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone for 50 minutes on Monday. The conversation covered the situation in Venezuela, Trump’s proposed Board of Peace and efforts to combat organized crime. Brazil said Lula agreed to make a visit to Washington soon but the government did not clarify whether he wo…
Streamex Corp. director Lekstrom Morgan Lee purchased 41,000 shares of common stock on January 23, 2026, at a weighted average price of $3.1338. The transaction increased his direct holdings to 48,000 shares through All Mine Consulting Ltd. The purchase coincides with recent corporate finance activity at Streamex, including a $50 million debenture …
Peter Barrett, chief executive of aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation, called on Airbus and other industry suppliers to resolve ongoing supply chain disruptions and meet scheduled delivery dates. Speaking at the Airline Economics conference, Barrett stressed the need for greater predictability after several years of interruption, noting that while manufa…
VinFast has entered a collaboration with artificial intelligence firm Autobrains to advance autonomous driving capabilities, including development of a low-cost 'Robo-Car' system that relies on cameras rather than LiDAR, radar or high-definition maps. The companies are enhancing driver assistance for forthcoming VinFast electric vehicles, with pilo…
Noble Corporation's stock climbed 4.7% after the offshore driller announced nine new contract awards that add about $1.3 billion to its backlog. The awards include a three-year, roughly $473 million contract for the Noble GreatWhite with Aker BP offshore Norway, a two-year, roughly $292 million engagement for the Noble Gerry de Souza with an ExxonM…
First Brands has initiated the closure of several North American business lines - Brake Parts, Cardone and Autolite - while maintaining other operations and pursuing potential buyers. The move follows its Chapter 11 filing in late September 2025, heavy acquisition-related debt, and a court-ordered $7 million independent investigation tied to allega…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says hundreds of people may be dead or missing after several boats went missing in the Central Mediterranean during a violent storm over the last ten days. Confirmed deaths include twin infants and an adult in Lampedusa; other incidents include a possible wreck near Malta with dozens unaccounted fo…
With the Federal Reserve widely expected to keep its policy rate in the 3.50%-3.75% range at the end of its two-day meeting, bond managers are modestly increasing exposure to longer-dated debt and selective corporate credit. Market pricing for 2026 easing has retreated, while tight investment-grade spreads and geopolitical concerns limit more aggre…
The European Parliament has deferred a decision on whether to resume work on an EU-US trade deal it suspended in protest over President Donald Trump's reported bid for Greenland and tariff threats. Votes scheduled for Monday and Tuesday were put off, with the trade committee chair saying a negotiating team will reconvene on February 4 to reassess. …
Tether reported adding roughly 27 metric tons of gold to its portfolio in the fourth quarter of 2025, maintaining the rapid accumulation pace seen in the prior quarter. The purchases have coincided with a sharp rally in spot gold, which has moved past several psychological price thresholds this year. Tether holds gold to back its XAUT token and as …
Baker Hughes says Venezuela presents a sizable revenue opportunity for its oilfield services and industrial businesses, but operating there hinges on employee safety, legal and regulatory clarity, and substantial investment in well integrity, power and equipment. The company has maintained a presence supporting licensed producers and reported an 11…
Wolfe Research warns that a partial U.S. government shutdown is increasingly probable after Jan. 30 as Senate Democrats coalesce against current Department of Homeland Security funding language and a major snowstorm reduces available legislative days. The stalled six-bill minibus spans six appropriations subcommittees and accounts for more than 75%…
Baird reiterated an Outperform rating and a $95 price target on Zoom Video, arguing that the company’s $51 million investment in Anthropic in May 2023 could now be worth $2 billion to $4 billion based on current valuation assumptions for Anthropic. That potential windfall materially affects Zoom’s reported gains and valuation multiples, even as oth…
CIBC economist Andrew Grantham argues that Canada's consumer spending pattern - unlike the 'K-shaped' divergence seen in the U.S. - conceals mounting stress in household balance sheets and the labour market. While spending appears evenly distributed across income groups, lower-income households are sustaining outlays by drawing down savings, and hi…
Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC, a roughly 10% holder of Texas Pacific Land Corp (TPL), reported buying a single share of TPL common stock on January 23, 2026 at $350.06. The trade increased its direct stake to 3,487,698 shares in the company, which has a market capitalization of $23.68 billion. The move comes as TPL's shares trade near $343.…
Murray Stahl, President and Co-Portfolio Manager of RENN Fund, Inc. (RCG), purchased 1,134 shares of common stock on January 23, 2026, at $2.70 per share for a total outlay of $3,061. The filings show 360 shares were bought directly by Stahl, with the balance acquired indirectly through his spouse and several affiliated entities. Post-transaction h…
Lionsgate Studios said it has added former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to its board of directors effective immediately. Board chair Mark Rachesky highlighted Mnuchin's judgment and industry perspective, while Mnuchin said he looks forward to supporting Lionsgate's growth. Mnuchin brings a background in entertainment financing, private eq…
SummaryTruist Securities trimmed its price objective on The Trade Desk to $60 from $85 while retaining a Buy rating, citing added near-term uncertainty after the company's CFO departure. The Trade Desk reaffirmed its previously issued fourth-quarter 2025 guidance and announced an interim CFO appointment. Other firms have also adjusted their outlook…
New data compiled from four sources and reported by Adweek indicate that YouTube has surpassed Reddit as the most-cited social platform in responses generated by large language models. Improved processing of video-related text such as transcripts and explainers has made YouTube content more accessible to LLMs, while metrics from Bluefish show YouTu…
MercadoLibre is acting well on the tape, with price pushing above major short and intermediate moving averages and bullish MACD momentum. Fundamentals still support the long-term story (e-commerce plus fintech at scale in Latin America), but at ~52x earnings and elevated expectations, the market will punish any margin or cost slippage. This trade i…
Deanna D. Strable-Soethout, President and CEO of Principal Financial Group Inc (PFG), sold 8,025 shares on January 22, 2026, under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted in February 2024, generating proceeds of $742,794. The company recently reported a third-quarter 2025 adjusted EPS beat and revenue in line with forecasts; JPMorgan subsequently moved its rati…
Deutsche Bank upgraded Cognizant Technology Solutions from Hold to Buy before the December-quarter earnings season, arguing the company has stabilized operations and is positioned to outpace the IT services sector on revenue growth. The bank also raised its price target to $100 and noted that broader IT services visibility for 2026 remains limited,…
U.K. equities closed slightly higher on Monday, buoyed by gains in mining, industrial metals and electrical stocks. The broad market benchmark finished up 0.06% as a number of major miners and packaging names recorded double-digit point gains, while several large-cap consumer and data names declined.
