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Equifax Bets on AI and Verified Data to Deepen Its Moat, But Can It Justify the Premium?

Equifax is expanding beyond traditional credit reporting with a new suite of AI-powered fraud detection and income verification tools. While this strategic push aims to embed the company deeper into the lending ecosystem, analysts remain divided on whether it's enough to support its current valuation amid high debt and execution risks.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

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

Business

Trimble Bolsters Midwest Footprint Through Strategic Partnership with West Side Tractor Sales

Trimble expands its distribution network in key Midwestern markets by appointing West Side Tractor Sales Co. as a new authorized technology outlet and reseller, enhancing local access to its precision construction solutions for John Deere equipment users.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

The Big Game's Quiet Sidelines: Ford Leads Auto Industry Exodus from Super Bowl Advertising

As the 2026 Super Bowl approaches, a notable quiet has settled over the automotive section of the advertiser roster. Ford's continued absence, alongside most major rivals, signals a profound strategic shift away from the event's iconic—and astronomically priced—commercial slots.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Thomson Reuters Doubles Down on AI as CIBC Maintains Bullish Stance Despite Price Target Trim

CIBC reaffirms its Outperform rating on Thomson Reuters (TRI) as the information giant accelerates its strategic push into AI-driven compliance and legal tools, launching new products in the US and UK markets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

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

Business

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

Business

Cuban's Crypto Bet: Bitcoin vs. Gold in the Ultimate Stress Test

Billionaire Mark Cuban champions Bitcoin's digital utility over gold's physical heft for crisis scenarios, but institutional flows and central bank demand tell a different story, highlighting a deepening divide in safe-haven strategies.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Mediawan Strikes Deal to Acquire Peter Chernin's North Road, Forging a Global Independent Studio Giant

The acquisition, set to finalize in early 2026 pending approvals, will merge European and American production powerhouses into an entity overseeing nearly 100 companies across 15 countries.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Coca-Cola: A Dividend King Trading at a Rare Fair Value Amid Market Shifts

With consumer staples out of favor and a yield surpassing the S&P 500, Coca-Cola's resilient business and decades of dividend growth present a compelling case for long-term investors.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Jim Cramer Sees a Path Forward for Nike, Pins Hopes on China Strategy

As Nike shares face pressure, CNBC's Jim Cramer points to the company's ongoing turnaround and potential in the Chinese market as key catalysts for recovery, despite recent analyst downgrades.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Syrians Protest 'Impossible' Power Bills as Tariffs Soar Amid Economic Collapse

Damascus residents face electricity bills exceeding their monthly incomes after a massive government price hike, sparking rare public protests and deepening the crisis for a war-weary population.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

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

World

UK-China Trade Breakthrough: Scotch Whisky Tariffs Halved as New Deal Takes Effect

A landmark trade agreement secured during Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing will see Chinese import duties on Scotch whisky cut from 10% to 5%, effective immediately. The move, hailed by industry leaders, is projected to inject £250 million into the UK economy and boost competitiveness in a key growth market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Eagle Eye Solutions Group: Is the Market Price Fair? A Deep Dive into Valuation

A detailed Discounted Cash Flow analysis suggests Eagle Eye Solutions Group (LON:EYE) shares are trading close to their estimated intrinsic value. We examine the assumptions behind the numbers and what investors should consider beyond the model.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Meesho's Aggressive Growth Push Fuels Widening Losses in First Post-IPO Earnings

Indian e-commerce challenger Meesho reported a significant widening of its quarterly net loss to ₹4.91 billion, as a 44% surge in expenses outpaced strong revenue growth, marking a costly start to its life as a public company.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Business First Bancshares Announces Quarterly Dividend, Signals Confidence Amid Growth Forecast

The Louisiana-based bank holding company declares a $0.15 per share dividend payable in February, as analysts project strong earnings growth and a sustainable payout ratio.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Hasbro Faces Shareholder Lawsuit Over Alleged Magic: The Gathering Overprinting Strategy

Two Hasbro investors have filed a federal derivative lawsuit, accusing the company's leadership of deliberately overproducing Magic: The Gathering cards to mask weaknesses in other divisions, a move they claim devalued the collectible game and misled shareholders about its true financial health.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Illinois Grain Bin Tragedy Claims One Life, Another Hospitalized After Soybean Entrapment

A rescue operation in Putnam County, Illinois, ended with one fatality and a second worker airlifted to hospital after both became buried in soybeans while working inside a grain storage bin.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Newcastle's Castle Leazes Secures £274m Revamp, Doubling Student Capacity

A major redevelopment of Newcastle University's Castle Leazes student village is moving forward, with contractor Bowmer + Kirkland appointed to deliver over 2,000 new affordable rooms, replacing 1960s-era facilities.

Jan 30, 2026