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Business

Air Products Posts Solid Q1 on Pricing Power and Cost Discipline, Charts Cautious Path Amid Macro Headwinds

Air Products and Chemicals reported a 10% rise in adjusted EPS for its fiscal first quarter, driven by strategic pricing and productivity gains. While management affirmed full-year guidance, they highlighted persistent challenges in the helium market and a cautious approach to major clean energy investments.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Allegro MicroSystems Secures $285 Million in Long-Term Debt to Fuel Growth Amid Lofty Valuation

Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) has restructured its credit facilities, securing $285 million in new term loans maturing in 2030. The move provides the semiconductor firm with fresh capital for corporate initiatives as it navigates a capital-intensive sector while maintaining a premium market valuation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

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

Business

C.H. Robinson Gets Price Target Boost to $194 as TD Cowen Cites Resilient Q4 Performance

Analysts at TD Cowen have increased their price target on logistics giant C.H. Robinson to $194, citing better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and margin resilience in a tough spot market, while maintaining a Hold rating.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SEALSQ Bolsters French Tech Presence with 200-Strong Team Across Three Key Hubs

Semiconductor security firm SEALSQ deepens its investment in France, now employing around 200 specialists across its Toulouse, Aix-en-Provence, and Grenoble offices, positioning the country as a core R&D center for its post-quantum cryptography and secure chip technologies.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Eaton's Stock Surge: Is the Powerhouse Still Undervalued After a 10% Monthly Rally?

Eaton Corporation's shares have surged approximately 10% over the past month, reigniting the debate on its true valuation. While some models point to significant upside, a discounted cash flow analysis suggests caution, highlighting the divergent narratives investors must navigate.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Royal Baby Shoe Maker Early Days Faces Closure After 73 Years, Citing Economic Squeeze

The Leicester-based manufacturer behind the iconic baby shoes worn by Prince George and his siblings warns it is likely to shut down, a victim of soaring costs and plummeting consumer demand despite its royal endorsement.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Workday's AI Ambitions Face Critical Test as 2026 Looms, Analysts Say

Goldman Sachs initiates coverage on Workday with a Neutral rating, citing a crowded core market and a slower-than-expected AI strategy rollout. The firm identifies 2026 as a pivotal year for the HR and finance software giant to prove its technological evolution.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Rare earth power: can Europe ever escape its dependency on China?

Europe relies on China for the rare earth elements essential in transition technologies, but it's making a late bid to end dependency.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

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

Business

Jim Cramer Bullish on Texas Instruments, Citing Strong Execution Amid Mixed Earnings

CNBC's Jim Cramer highlights Texas Instruments (TXN) for its operational strength, as the chipmaker navigates a challenging market with better-than-expected guidance and analyst optimism.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cramer Eyes SanDisk Amid Looming NAND Shortage, Analysts Bullish on Price Surge

As industry analysts warn of a critical NAND wafer shortage in 2026-2027, SanDisk's stock soars. Jim Cramer highlights the memory maker's positioning, with Mizuho and Benchmark raising price targets significantly on expectations of a 330% price spike.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Intel's Foundry Ambitions Gain Momentum as Nvidia, Apple Eye 2028 Production Deals

Intel's contract chipmaking division is reportedly in advanced discussions with tech giants Nvidia and Apple to manufacture key components starting in 2028, a potential game-changer for the semiconductor industry's supply chain.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Strategic Shift: Australian Laser Weapons Pioneer EOS Poised for European Relocation Amid Defence Spending Surge

Electro Optic Systems (EOS), the Australian firm behind a landmark high-energy laser contract, is planning a strategic move of its headquarters and listing to Europe within the year, its CEO reveals, aiming to embed itself at the heart of the continent's urgent defence modernisation drive.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

AstraZeneca Bets $18.5 Billion on CSPC's Monthly Obesity Shot in Major Pipeline Push

In a landmark deal, AstraZeneca has licensed a suite of next-generation weight-loss drugs from China's CSPC, aiming to challenge the dominance of Lilly and Novo Nordisk with longer-acting monthly injectables.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Novo Nordisk's Wegovy Pill Sees Strong Uptake with Over 26,000 Prescriptions in Second Week

Newly launched oral weight-loss drug Wegovy from Novo Nordisk recorded more than 26,000 U.S. prescriptions in its second full week, signaling robust early demand as competition with Eli Lilly intensifies.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Fashion's Climate Pledge in Peril: Cascale Report Warns Industry Lagging on Decarbonization

A new industry analysis reveals the apparel and textiles sector is falling dangerously behind on its climate commitments, with progress too slow to meet critical international targets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Lam Research Posts Record Results on AI Boom, But Expansion Plans Face Scrutiny

Lam Research capitalizes on soaring demand for AI chipmaking equipment, reporting record quarterly and annual revenue. While the company is aggressively expanding capacity to address supply chain bottlenecks, some analysts question if its valuation already reflects the AI-driven growth.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

UK Industry Faces Compliance Cliff Edge as EU Digital Product Passport Looms

New research reveals a stark preparedness gap among UK manufacturers and wholesalers for the impending EU Digital Product Passport (DPP), with nearly half unaware of the regulation that could bar non-compliant goods from the single market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Analysts Bullish on ASML: TD Cowen Lifts Price Target to €1,500 on Surging EUV Demand

Investment firm TD Cowen has significantly increased its price target for semiconductor equipment leader ASML Holding, citing robust bookings for its cutting-edge EUV lithography systems and a clear path for capacity expansion to meet relentless AI-driven demand.

Jan 30, 2026