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Cardinal Energy Secures CA$95M in Upsized Equity Financing to Fuel Reford 2 Project and Trim Debt

Cardinal Energy Ltd. (TSX:CJ) has successfully upsized its bought deal financing to CA$95.15 million, capitalizing on robust investor appetite. The proceeds are earmarked to accelerate development of its key Reford 2 thermal oil project and strengthen its balance sheet, even as its valuation metrics present a complex picture for investors.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's Luster Fades Against Gold, Revisiting 2017 Ratio as Debate Over Digital Haven Intensifies

The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio has slumped close to its 2017 level, fueling a fresh round of scrutiny over the cryptocurrency's viability as a long-term store of value amidst a resurgent precious metals market and persistent macroeconomic uncertainty.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Visa Posts Strong Q1 Results as Consumer Spending Holds Steady, Digital Services Fuel Growth

Visa's fiscal first-quarter earnings surpassed expectations, driven by robust cross-border transactions and a surge in high-margin digital services. The payments giant signals confidence in sustained consumer resilience despite some moderation in U.S. debit volumes.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Thermo Fisher Scientific Caps 'Strong Year' with Robust Q4, Eyes Strategic Growth Amid Market Headwinds

Thermo Fisher Scientific reported a strong finish to 2025, with Q4 results exceeding expectations. While navigating currency volatility and tariffs, the life sciences giant highlighted growth in core biopharma sectors, strategic acquisitions like Clario, and a solid 2026 outlook.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Stryker Caps Strong 2025 with Record Robotics Growth, Eyes Further Expansion Amid Tariff Headwinds

The medical technology giant reported double-digit organic sales growth and robust profitability for 2025, driven by record installations of its Mako surgical robots. While projecting continued strength for 2026, management acknowledged incremental tariff pressures but expressed confidence in the company's ability to sustain margin expansion.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Sherwin-Williams Navigates 'Softer for Longer' Market to Post Strong Q4, Eyes Modest 2026 Growth

Despite a persistently muted demand environment, Sherwin-Williams reported robust fourth-quarter earnings, driven by cost discipline and strategic acquisitions. The paint giant forecasts low-to-mid single-digit sales growth for 2026 while reinstating employee benefits, signaling cautious optimism amid ongoing economic headwinds.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Goldman Sachs Upgrades BioNTech to Buy, Citing Oncology Pipeline as Key Growth Driver

Goldman Sachs has upgraded BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:BNTX) from Neutral to Buy, raising its price target to $142. The firm highlights the company's pivotal role in next-generation cancer treatments, including immuno-oncology and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), as a major catalyst for future growth.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Stifel Initiates Coverage on Sportradar with Buy Rating, Sees Opportunity in Sports Betting's 'Rational Duopoly'

Analysts at Stifel have initiated coverage on sports data giant Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) with a Buy rating and a $28 price target, citing its dominant market position and favorable industry dynamics as online sports betting consolidates.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Argenx's Vyvgart Surges Past Sales Forecasts, Fueling Optimism for Autoimmune Portfolio

Biotech firm Argenx SE sees its flagship drug Vyvgart outperform sales expectations in myasthenia gravis and CIDP treatments, with analysts pointing to sustained growth and regulatory momentum as key drivers.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Landlords' Tax Return Deadline Looms: A Guide to Navigating Reliefs and Avoiding Penalties

With key self-assessment deadlines approaching, property investors must navigate a changed landscape of tax reliefs and allowable expenses to minimise their liabilities. Experts urge early preparation to avoid costly surprises.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Retirement Tax Trap: How Frozen Allowances and Rising Pensions Are Forcing More Retirees into Self-Assessment

A growing number of pensioners are being drawn into the self-assessment tax system as frozen thresholds clash with rising state pension payments. This guide explains who needs to file, key deadlines, and strategies to protect your retirement income.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Asia's Insurance Gap: A $64 Billion Climate Risk to Global Supply Chains

Despite bearing the brunt of costly natural disasters, Asia-Pacific remains the world's least insured region, with a staggering $64 billion protection shortfall in 2024 alone, threatening economic stability and vulnerable communities.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Exclusive: China Grants Conditional Nod for DeepSeek to Procure Nvidia's H200 AI Chips

Chinese regulators have conditionally approved leading AI startup DeepSeek to purchase Nvidia's advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips, sources tell Reuters, as Beijing navigates competing pressures to advance its tech sector while managing geopolitical tensions.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Robert Half Sees Green Shoots in Q4, But Recovery Remains Fragile Amid Year-Over-Year Declines

Robert Half International reports a pivotal return to sequential revenue growth in Q4 2025, signaling a potential turning point after a prolonged slump. However, the staffing giant continues to grapple with significant year-over-year declines, highlighting an uneven recovery path for the broader professional labor market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Navigating Market Uncertainty: Three UK Dividend Stocks Offering Stability and Yield in Early 2026

As global economic headwinds persist, UK investors are turning to dividend-paying stocks for portfolio resilience. We analyze three FTSE-listed companies with strong income credentials and growth potential for the coming year.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Crypto Leverage Unwinds: $1.7 Billion in Bullish Bets Wiped Out as Bitcoin Stumbles

A sharp downturn in Bitcoin triggered a massive $1.7 billion liquidation event over 24 hours, with leveraged long positions bearing the brunt of the sell-off as market sentiment shifted.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Parker-Hannifin Soars on Record Q2, Raises Outlook Amid Filtration Group Deal Progress

Parker-Hannifin posts record-breaking Q2 fiscal 2026 results, fueled by robust organic growth and margin expansion, particularly in aerospace. The industrial giant raises full-year guidance and details strategic progress on its planned acquisition of Filtration Group Corporation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Oshkosh Posts Solid 2025 Results, Eyes Steady 2026 Amid Tariff Headwinds and Market Shifts

Oshkosh Corporation reported full-year revenue of $10.4 billion and adjusted EPS of $10.79 for 2025. While projecting sales growth to approximately $11 billion in 2026, the company cautioned about near-term softness in its industrial access equipment segment and a significant $200 million tariff impact.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Sligro Food Group's Five-Year Slump: Shareholders Face Steep Losses Despite Recent Gains

While Sligro Food Group (AMS:SLIGR) shares have seen a modest 11% rebound in recent months, long-term investors are nursing significant losses, with the stock down 46% over five years. This deep dive examines the disconnect between the company's path to profitability and its languishing share price.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

N-able Stock Plunge Sparks Debate: Undervalued Opportunity or Value Trap?

N-able shares have tumbled over 37% in the past year, lagging the broader software sector. A deep dive into cash flow and valuation metrics suggests the stock may be significantly undervalued, but investor sentiment remains deeply divided on its prospects.

Jan 30, 2026