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  • Oil prices fell as signs of possible U.S.-Iran de-escalation eased supply-risk concerns.
  • A major fire at Geelong refinery forced production cuts and reduced Victoria's gasoline supply.
  • U.S. futures rose after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs.
  • The U.S. dollar slid to near six-week lows as Iran-deal hopes reduced safe-haven demand.
  • A judge dismissed the DOJ's effort to stop Hawaii's climate lawsuit, leaving state claims against oil firms to proceed.
  • Arxis priced its IPO at $28, raising about $1.13 billion and began listing on Nasdaq as ARXS.
  • Sam Altman asked a court to strike punitive damages in his sister's sexual-abuse suit and again sought dismissal.

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Urban Outfitters' Co-President Margaret Hayne Executes $1.3 Million Stock Sale Amidst Steady Holiday Sales Growth

Urban Outfitters' Co-President Margaret Hayne Executes $1.3 Million Stock Sale Amidst Steady Holiday Sales Growth

Margaret Hayne, Co-President and Chief Commercial Officer of Urban Outfitters Inc., completed a series of stock sales totaling approximately $1.3 million over two days in January 2026. The stocks were sold at prices ranging from $70.43 to $71.11 per share. These insider transactions were conducted under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 plan. Concurren…

Asian Currencies Gain Amid Dollar Weakness; Yen Dips After BOJ Maintains Rates

Asian Currencies Gain Amid Dollar Weakness; Yen Dips After BOJ Maintains Rates

Asian currencies nudged higher on Friday, propelled by a notable decline in the US dollar, which is set for its worst weekly performance in six months. The Japanese yen, however, softened following the Bank of Japan's decision to keep interest rates unchanged while modestly upgrading its inflation and growth forecasts. Geopolitical tensions and eco…

EquipmentShare Sets IPO Price at $24.50, Plans Nasdaq Debut

EquipmentShare Sets IPO Price at $24.50, Plans Nasdaq Debut

EquipmentShare.com Inc has established its initial public offering price at $24.50 per share, marking a significant step in its growth trajectory. The construction equipment rental company, headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, is preparing to list its shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, projecting market debut on January 23, 2026.

Oil Prices Climb Amid U.S. Military Movements Toward Iran

Oil Prices Climb Amid U.S. Military Movements Toward Iran

Oil prices increased during Asian trading hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a U.S. naval fleet heading toward Iran, raising investor fears over potential disruptions to oil supplies in the Middle East. Despite earlier losses, crude oil is on track for its fifth consecutive week of gains fueled by expectations of stronger demand and …

Lindblad Sven-Olof Disposes of $2.4 Million in Lindblad Expeditions Shares

Lindblad Sven-Olof Disposes of $2.4 Million in Lindblad Expeditions Shares

Lindblad Sven-Olof, a significant stakeholder and director at Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc., executed the sale of approximately 156,000 shares over two days in January 2026, generating $2.4 million. These transactions occurred as Lindblad Expeditions' shares continued to demonstrate strong gains, though the company's near-term profitability r…

PubMatic CEO Rajeev Goel Executes Stock Sale Amid Strong Quarterly Earnings

PubMatic CEO Rajeev Goel Executes Stock Sale Amid Strong Quarterly Earnings

Rajeev K. Goel, Chief Executive Officer of PubMatic, divested 44,000 shares of the company’s Class A Common Stock on January 20, 2026, generating roughly $332,059. Concurrently, Goel exercised options to acquire an equal number of Class B shares, which were converted into Class A shares. PubMatic's latest quarterly earnings surpassed analyst projec…

Tesla to Raise Subscription Fees for Full Self-Driving as Features Advance

Tesla to Raise Subscription Fees for Full Self-Driving as Features Advance

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced an impending increase in the subscription cost for the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, aligning price hikes with enhancements in the technology’s functionalities. While Tesla moves towards a subscription-only model, the company continues to test key autonomous features amid regulatory scrutiny and legal cha…

Bank of Japan Maintains Interest Rates, Revises Up Growth and Inflation Forecasts Amid Fiscal Stimulus Expectations

Bank of Japan Maintains Interest Rates, Revises Up Growth and Inflation Forecasts Amid Fiscal Stimulus Expectations

The Bank of Japan opted to hold its benchmark interest rate steady at 0.75%, while upgrading its forecasts for economic growth and core inflation for the fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The decision reflects anticipation of increased government fiscal support and fiscal reforms aimed at stimulating consumption and energy cost relief. Despite a recent p…