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Tesla Gets a Boost: TD Cowen Raises Price Target to $519, Citing Mixed Q4 Signals

Investment firm TD Cowen has increased its price target on Tesla (TSLA) to $519, maintaining a Buy rating. The adjustment follows a fourth-quarter performance marked by strong margins and progress on autonomous driving projects, though tempered by higher capital expenditure forecasts and vague timelines for full self-driving technology.

Jan 30, 2026

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Adobe Acquires Semrush in Major Push to Unify AI-Powered Creative and Marketing Workflows

Adobe's strategic acquisition of marketing intelligence platform Semrush Holdings marks a significant step in its mission to deeply integrate artificial intelligence across content creation and digital campaign management, aiming to bridge the gap between creative ideation and data-driven performance.

Jan 30, 2026

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Salesforce Secures Major Army AI Contract, Launches Wildfire Tech Venture in Strategic Pivot

Salesforce expands beyond its CRM roots with a landmark $5.6 billion U.S. Army deal and a new joint venture, EMBERPOINT LLC, aiming to apply its AI and cloud platforms to national defense and wildfire response, signaling a major shift into mission-critical public sector infrastructure.

Jan 30, 2026

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Alphabet Powers Giverny Capital's 2025 Gains, But Fund Lags Behind S&P 500

Despite a 4.7% portfolio contribution from Alphabet (GOOG), Giverny Capital Asset Management's 2025 returns trailed the broader market, highlighting the challenges of a strategy focused on niche leaders amid a tech-dominated rally.

Jan 30, 2026

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Analyst Cuts Atlassian Target, Cites AI Growth Concerns Amid 'Constructive' Business Signals

TD Cowen lowered its price target on Atlassian (TEAM) ahead of earnings, highlighting strong fundamentals in service management and cloud migration but flagging weak traction in AI as a key medium-term overhang for the stock.

Jan 30, 2026

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Datadog Signals Preference for Organic Growth, Downplays Major Acquisition Ambitions

Analysts at Bernstein reaffirm an Outperform rating for Datadog, noting the company's strategic focus appears to be on internal development and smaller tech tuck-ins rather than pursuing large-scale deals like a potential GitLab acquisition.

Jan 30, 2026

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Mizuho Backs Intuit, Dismisses AI Tax Filing Fears as Market Overreaction

Mizuho Securities reaffirms its bullish stance on Intuit (INTU) with an $875 price target, arguing that recent investor anxiety over AI's potential to disrupt the tax preparation industry is exaggerated, citing the company's strategic integrations and expanding physical retail footprint.

Jan 30, 2026

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Evercore ISI Backs AppLovin with Outperform Rating, Sees Growth Fueled by E-Commerce Ad Push

Investment firm Evercore ISI initiates coverage on AppLovin (APP) with an Outperform rating and an $835 price target, highlighting the mobile advertising platform's strategic expansion into e-commerce as a key growth driver.

Jan 30, 2026

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Ericsson's Strong Q4 Performance Catches Value Investors' Eye

The Hotchkis & Wiley Global Value Fund credited Ericsson (ERIC) as a key driver of its fourth-quarter returns, as the telecom equipment maker's shares surged. The fund's latest investor letter details how strategic stock picks, particularly in non-U.S. markets, fueled its outperformance against a global benchmark.

Jan 30, 2026

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GM Shares Surge as Automaker Lifts Full-Year Forecast, Bucking Market Caution

General Motors' stock climbed after the company raised its annual outlook, becoming a standout performer in Hotchkis & Wiley's value fund during a quarter marked by investor wariness over concentrated market gains.

Jan 30, 2026

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HMRC's New 'Penalty Points' System Set for 2026 Rollout: A Shift in Tax Compliance Enforcement

Millions of sole traders and landlords face a fundamental change in how late tax submissions are penalized, as HMRC prepares to replace automatic fines with a points-based regime starting in 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

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Bidding War Sparks Rally for Warner Bros. Discovery, Value Fund Sees Opportunity

Amid a broader market rally, Warner Bros. Discovery's stock surged over 164% in the past year, driven by reported takeover interest. The Hotchkis & Wiley Large Cap Disciplined Value Fund highlighted the media giant as a key contributor in its latest investor letter, pointing to its attractive valuation in a frothy market.

Jan 30, 2026

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AMD's AI Ambitions Fuel Stock Surge, Drawing Bullish Analyst Praise

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares have soared over 115% in the past year, driven by its strategic positioning in the artificial intelligence sector. Recent analyst upgrades highlight optimism around its partnership with OpenAI and broader AI chip demand.

Jan 30, 2026

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Maersk Air Cargo Shifts Strategy, Drops 767 Freighters and Amerijet Partnership for Long-Haul Efficiency

Maersk Air Cargo is ending its trans-Pacific Boeing 767 operations and partnership with Amerijet International, opting for larger Boeing 777 freighters. The move will result in pilot furloughs at Amerijet and signals a strategic pivot towards more efficient long-haul air cargo networks.

Jan 30, 2026

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Adyen Doubles Down on Strategic Partnerships Amid Stock Slump, Expanding U.S. Benefit Access and Asia-Pacific Footprint

Dutch payments giant Adyen is forging ahead with two key partnerships—enabling SNAP EBT payments in the U.S. with Forage and launching embedded solutions in Asia-Pacific with Raptor—as it seeks to reignite growth while its shares languish well below historic highs.

Jan 30, 2026

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Wall Street Split on CCC Intelligent Solutions: A Clash of Visions for the Claims Tech Leader

Divergent analyst reports from Truist and Goldman Sachs on CCC Intelligent Solutions have cast a spotlight on the data firm's path to profitability, revealing deep-seated debates about its role in the auto insurance ecosystem and its ability to convert steady growth into sustained margins.

Jan 30, 2026

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Vodafone's Meteoric Rise: Is the Telecom Giant Still a Bargain After a 62% Surge?

Vodafone Group's shares have soared over 62% in the past year, dramatically outperforming the broader market. As the stock consolidates near £1.06, investors are grappling with a critical question: does the rally still have legs, or has the value opportunity evaporated? A deep dive into cash flow and valuation metrics suggests the story may be more complex than the headline numbers imply.

Jan 30, 2026

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Greenlight Capital Exits HP Position, Citing Better Opportunities in AI and Shifting Market Dynamics

In its latest investor letter, David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital revealed it has sold its stake in HP Inc., redirecting capital towards AI-focused investments it believes offer superior risk-reward profiles amid the tech giant's recent struggles.

Jan 30, 2026

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SoFi Stock Surges After Blowout Q4 Earnings, But a Stunning Guidance Warning Raises Eyebrows

SoFi Technologies smashed Wall Street's Q4 2025 revenue and profit forecasts, sending its shares sharply higher. However, the digital finance leader's shockingly weak sales outlook for the coming quarter has injected significant uncertainty into its growth narrative.

Jan 30, 2026

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Nvidia Aided China's DeepSeek In Advancing Powerful AI Models Later Linked To Military Use, House Committee Chair Alleges: Report

A U.S. lawmaker has alleged that Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) provided technical assistance to Chinese AI startup DeepSeek. Nvidia Technical Support Allegedly Boosted DeepSeek's Efficiency Nvidia helped DeepSeek improve the efficiency of its artificial intelligence models, according to a letter sent to the U.S. Commerce Department by Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), chair of the House Select Committee on China. The letter, seen by Reuters on Wednesday, says documents obtained by the committee show th

Jan 30, 2026