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Kraft Heinz Splits Sauces from Grocery as Berkshire Trims Stake, Redefining Future

Kraft Heinz announces a major corporate split, separating its global sauces division from its North American grocery business, while Berkshire Hathaway begins selling down its significant stake. The moves signal a strategic pivot for the iconic food giant, raising questions about valuation, dividends, and long-term direction in a shifting consumer landscape.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SEC Shakes Up Audit Watchdog: New Leadership Takes Helm Amid Budget Cuts and Regulatory Shift

The SEC has appointed EY veteran Demetrios Logothetis as PCAOB chair, alongside three new board members, as the audit regulator faces a slashed budget and a pivot toward a lighter regulatory touch.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Campbell Soup Shutters Hyannis Plant, Consolidates Snack Production Amid Strategic Overhaul

Campbell Soup Company announces the closure of its Hyannis, Massachusetts snacks facility, consolidating Cape Cod and Kettle Brand production. The move signals a significant supply chain realignment as the CPB stock shows mixed performance, raising questions about long-term value and market positioning.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

NAB's Soaring Share Price: Is Australia's Banking Giant Still a Buy?

With National Australia Bank shares surging nearly 120% over five years, investors are questioning whether the current price around A$43.37 still offers value. Our analysis reveals a mixed picture: while some metrics suggest the stock is fairly valued, others point to potential upside.

Jan 30, 2026

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Safety Incident and Output Cut at Grasberg Mine Casts Shadow Over Freeport-McMoRan's Outlook

Freeport-McMoRan has revised its copper production guidance downward following a fatal accident at its flagship Grasberg mine in Indonesia, compounding concerns over the company's long-term operational and financial trajectory.

Jan 30, 2026

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Argus Boosts Sanmina Price Target to $200, Citing Strong Earnings and Resilient Operations

Analyst firm Argus has raised its price target for Sanmina Corporation (SANM) to $200, maintaining a Buy rating following the company's better-than-expected Q1 2026 results and robust positioning in key growth markets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

InterDigital Projects Robust Growth Through 2026, Bolstered by New LG Electronics Pact

InterDigital (NASDAQ: IDCC) has laid out an ambitious financial roadmap for fiscal year 2026, forecasting revenues up to $775 million. The outlook is supported by a newly inked licensing agreement with LG Electronics and a key smartphone renewal, signaling strong momentum in its patent portfolio.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Needham Reaffirms Bullish Stance on D-Wave Quantum, Sees $48 Price Target Following Key Acquisition

Analyst Quinn Bolton of Needham maintains a Buy rating on D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), highlighting the company's strengthened competitive position after its acquisition of Quantum Circuits, which creates the world's only dual-platform quantum computing firm.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Navigating the Rate Shift: Top Dividend ETFs for Income and Stability in a Falling Interest Rate Environment

As the Federal Reserve signals potential rate cuts, income-focused investors are re-evaluating their portfolios. We analyze seven dividend ETFs that offer resilient income streams and capital appreciation potential when bond yields decline.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Altria: A High-Yield Dividend Play Defying Headwinds in a Shifting Market

As interest rates retreat, income investors are revisiting blue-chip dividend stocks. Altria (MO), with its 7.1% yield and decades of payout growth, presents a compelling, if controversial, case for capital preservation and income generation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Tumbles to Two-Month Lows as Fed Uncertainty Sparks Fears of Prolonged Downturn

Bitcoin's sharp decline continues, breaching key support levels as experts warn of a potential slide toward $70,000. Market uncertainty fueled by Trump's controversial Fed chair nomination triggers a broader crypto sell-off.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Brazilian Fintech Giant Nubank Clears Key U.S. Hurdle, Paving Way for National Bank and Potential Crypto Services

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has granted Nubank conditional approval to establish a national bank, a significant step that could see the digital banking leader offer federally regulated crypto custody alongside traditional banking products in the United States.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

From 'Trusted' to 'Emergency': FINRA Proposes Key Terminology Shift to Boost Investor Safeguards

With low adoption rates for brokerage 'trusted contacts,' regulators are considering a simple name change to 'emergency contact' to reduce confusion, ease client concerns, and strengthen protections against financial exploitation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Israel Bets on Nebius Group to Power National AI Ambitions with Supercomputer Contract

Nebius Group secures a pivotal government contract to operate Israel's national AI supercomputer, boosting its credibility and positioning it at the heart of the country's tech ecosystem, as analysts eye its growth potential.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Stands Firm as Precious Metals Plummet Amid Fed Nomination Turmoil

In a dramatic market reversal, Bitcoin demonstrates resilience while gold and silver experience historic single-day declines, triggered by shifting interest rate expectations following a surprise Federal Reserve chair nomination.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

BeatBox Beverages Cuts 158 Jobs in Austin as Anheuser-Busch Acquisition Looms

Future Proof Brands, maker of the popular ready-to-drink brand BeatBox, is laying off over 150 employees at its headquarters. The move comes weeks after announcing a $490 million majority stake acquisition by Anheuser-Busch, signaling corporate restructuring ahead of the deal's expected close in early 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Markets on Edge: Bitcoin Tests $80K Support as Precious Metals Plunge

A sharp sell-off grips both digital and traditional safe havens, with Bitcoin nearing a critical $80,000 level and gold suffering its worst drop in months, fueled by Fed uncertainty and tech sector anxieties.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Pfizer's $23 Billion Oncology Bet: CEO Albert Bourla's Post-Pandemic Quest to 'Save the World from Cancer'

After the COVID-19 windfall subsided, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla is steering the pharmaceutical giant into a high-stakes, $23 billion pivot to cancer research. Facing a looming patent cliff and plummeting vaccine revenue, Bourla is betting on scientific innovation to secure the company's future—and redefine cancer treatment.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

First Bank Corp. Bolsters Arkansas Footprint Through Merger with First State Bank of Russellville

First Bank Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Russellville-based First State Bank, a strategic move set to deepen the holding company's roots in the Arkansas River Valley region while preserving the community bank's local identity.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Binance Under Fire: Unpacking the Lingering Distrust on Crypto Twitter

Months after the 'Crypto Black Friday' crash, allegations of platform instability and market manipulation continue to dog Binance, sparking fierce debate about trust and power in the digital asset space.

Jan 30, 2026