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Panama's Top Court Strikes Down CK Hutchison Port Deals, Casting Uncertainty Over Canal Terminals

Panama's Supreme Court has nullified long-held port contracts operated by a CK Hutchison subsidiary, declaring them unconstitutional. The landmark ruling throws the future of key container terminals at both ends of the Panama Canal into doubt and reverberates amid broader geopolitical tensions over global trade chokepoints.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Headlines: Three Middle Eastern Equities Defying Geopolitical Gloom

While regional tensions weigh on Gulf bourses, a closer look reveals resilient companies with strong fundamentals poised for growth. We analyze three under-the-radar stocks from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Israel that are navigating the volatility.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Tech Jitters, Gold Retreat Rattle Asian Markets as Geopolitical Tensions Simmer

Asian equities faced broad declines Friday, pressured by renewed investor skepticism over the AI investment boom and a sharp pullback in precious metals. The sell-off unfolded against a backdrop of easing oil prices and persistent geopolitical uncertainties.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

General Dynamics Lands $1 Billion Navy Modernization Deal Amid Record Backlog

General Dynamics secures a major multi-year U.S. Navy contract for systems modernization, reinforcing its pivotal role in naval defense and underscoring the strength of its record order backlog amid robust segment performance.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Activist Investor Tsai Capital Bets on QXO's Consolidation Strategy in Fragmented Building Sector

Activist investment firm Tsai Capital has taken a stake in QXO, spotlighting the distributor's ambitious plan to consolidate the fragmented building products industry. The move comes as QXO's stock shows strong recent momentum despite longer-term headwinds.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SL Green Realty's 2025 Results: A Tale of Two Cities as Losses Mount Amid Leasing Strength

SL Green Realty Corp. posted a significant net loss for 2025 despite rising revenues and robust leasing activity. The Manhattan office landlord confirmed a shift to quarterly dividends and is advancing major financing and asset sale plans, placing cash conservation and balance sheet flexibility at the forefront of its recovery strategy.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Oregon Sees Dip in Weekly Jobless Claims Amid Mixed National Picture

Initial unemployment filings in Oregon fell last week, reflecting a slight easing in layoffs, while national figures held steady and other states experienced sharp swings.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

OpenAI's $100B+ Funding Round Draws Tech Titans Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia

As OpenAI accelerates toward a potential year-end IPO, Amazon, Microsoft, and Nvidia are in advanced talks to lead a funding round that could exceed $100 billion, reshaping the AI industry's financial and competitive landscape.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Asian Markets Retreat as Wall Street's Wild Ride Casts a Shadow

Asian equities broadly declined on Friday, taking cues from a volatile U.S. session marked by a historic plunge in Microsoft shares. The sell-off extended to commodities, with oil and precious metals also losing ground.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

TSMC Shares Soar to Record Peak Amid AI Boom, Fueling Investor Debate

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reaches unprecedented market valuation following robust quarterly earnings, driven by insatiable demand for advanced AI chips. Analysts weigh whether the rally still has room to run.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

CNX Resources Charts Steady Course Through 2026, Eyes Long-Term Demand Over Short-Term Price Spikes

In its Q4 2025 earnings call, CNX Resources outlined a disciplined capital strategy for 2026, emphasizing operational resilience amid severe weather and providing updates on its deep Utica shale program, RNG initiatives, and hedging posture. Management signaled a focus on long-term infrastructure catalysts rather than chasing volatile spot gas prices.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Celestica Soars on AI Demand, Unveils Aggressive $1B Capex Plan for Hyperscale Growth

Celestica's Q4 2025 results shattered guidance, fueled by its Connectivity & Cloud unit. The company announces a massive capital expenditure surge to over $1 billion in 2026, betting big on sustained demand from hyperscalers for AI and networking infrastructure.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Colony Bankcorp Posts Strong Q4, Eyes Growth from TC Federal Merger and Fee-Based Lines

Colony Bankcorp (CBAN) reported improved operating performance in Q4 2025, with executives detailing on-track integration of TC Federal and momentum in fee-based businesses. The bank targets a 1.20% return on assets for 2026 and signals appetite for further acquisitions.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Trump Poised to Name Kevin Warsh as Next Federal Reserve Chair, Sources Say

President Trump is preparing to nominate former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, according to people familiar with the discussions, a move that triggered immediate market reactions as investors assessed the potential policy shift.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Nvidia's AI Bet: A Bargain Amidst Soaring Industry Spending?

Despite a flat start to 2026, Nvidia's valuation appears compelling as new forecasts project global AI spending to surge past $3.3 trillion by 2027, suggesting the chipmaker's growth story is far from over.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Trump Poised to Name Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chair, Setting Stage for Monetary Policy Shift

President Trump is expected to nominate former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, a move that could signal a pivot toward aggressive rate cuts paired with a reduction of the central bank's balance sheet, reshaping the landscape for markets and cryptocurrencies.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cameco's Westinghouse Venture Secures Key U.S. Agreement, Anchoring $80 Billion Nuclear Reactor Pipeline

A landmark agreement between the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Cameco-Westinghouse joint venture aims to catalyze over $80 billion in new nuclear reactor construction by 2030, bolstering Western energy security and reducing reliance on Russian nuclear fuel.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

GSK Bolsters Pipeline with RAPT Buy, Expands RSV Vaccine to All Adults in Europe

GSK makes a dual strategic move, acquiring RAPT Therapeutics for its food allergy portfolio and securing broader European approval for its RSV vaccine Arexvy, reinforcing its focus on immunology and respiratory health.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Everest Group Shares: A Deep Value Play or Priced for Perfection?

Despite a recent pullback, Everest Group's stock appears significantly undervalued based on one fundamental model, yet its premium P/E ratio tells a more nuanced story. We break down the conflicting signals for the insurance giant.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

CBIZ Stock Plummets 55% in a Year: Value Trap or Buying Opportunity?

CBIZ shares have nosedived over 55% in the past 12 months, starkly contrasting its five-year gain. As the business services sector faces headwinds, investors are split on whether the steep decline signals a deep value play or a fundamental deterioration.

Jan 30, 2026