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Business

Beyond the Giants: Hongli Group and Two Penny Stocks Drawing Investor Scrutiny Amid Market Calm

While major indices tread water ahead of key earnings, a segment of the market continues to buzz with activity. We examine three micro-cap companies—Hongli Group, Royalty Management, and CreateAI—whose financial profiles and strategic moves are capturing attention from investors willing to navigate the high-risk, high-reward penny stock arena.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Mizuho Upgrades Applied Materials to Outperform, Citing Strong Global Chip Equipment Demand

Mizuho Securities raised its rating on Applied Materials (AMAT) to Outperform, with a $370 price target, forecasting accelerated growth in global wafer fab equipment spending driven by major chipmakers' capital expenditure plans.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

JPMorgan Affirms Bullish Stance on ServiceNow After Partner Survey, Sees AI as Growth Driver, Not Threat

JPMorgan reiterates its Overweight rating on ServiceNow (NOW) with a $215 price target, following checks with nine ecosystem partners. While growth expectations have moderated slightly, the firm finds AI is fueling expansion and mission-critical projects continue unabated.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Meta's Q4 Earnings Soar on AI and Ad Growth, But Soaring Costs Spark Investor Scrutiny

Meta Platforms delivered a stronger-than-expected quarter, fueled by robust advertising revenue and user growth. However, the company's sharply rising expense forecasts for AI and infrastructure investments are drawing increased analyst attention.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Intel's Foundry Ambitions Gain Momentum: Apple and Nvidia Reportedly Eyeing 2028 Partnerships

Geopolitical shifts and capacity constraints are positioning Intel Foundry as a potential strategic supplier for tech giants Apple and Nvidia by the end of the decade, according to industry reports.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Institutional Investors Hold the Reins at AEW UK REIT, With 85% Stake

AEW UK REIT plc (LON:AEWU) is overwhelmingly owned by institutional investors, a sign of significant confidence but also concentrated influence. We examine the ownership structure and what it means for the £170m property trust.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Mastercard Announces Workforce Restructuring Amid Record Profits, Plans 4% Staff Reduction

Despite reporting a 22% surge in Q4 2025 net income to $4.1 billion, global payments giant Mastercard is cutting approximately 1,400 jobs as part of a strategic review, highlighting the complex balance between growth and operational efficiency in the fintech sector.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Tufton Capital Doubles Down on Chesapeake Utilities with $12 Million Stake, Betting on Steady Infrastructure Growth

Amid a volatile market chasing tech momentum, one investment firm is placing a significant bet on the steady, regulated growth of diversified energy provider Chesapeake Utilities, highlighting a strategic shift towards tangible infrastructure assets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Freeman Gold Stock Soars 13% as Retail Investors, Holding Majority Stake, Reap Gains

Freeman Gold Corp. (CVE:FMAN) surged 13% last week, with retail investors—who control 56% of the company—benefiting most alongside insiders. The significant retail ownership underscores their influence on corporate decisions in this junior mining firm.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Patagonia's Ancient Forests Ablaze as Austerity Cuts Hamper Fire Response

Wildfires ravaging Argentina's Patagonia region have breached a UNESCO World Heritage site, fueling a political firestorm over President Javier Milei's deep cuts to environmental and emergency funding.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Israel to Reopen Key Gaza-Egypt Border Crossing After Two-Year Closure

Israeli authorities announce the reopening of the Rafah crossing this Sunday, ending a nearly two-year blockade of Gaza's sole passage to Egypt.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Remains and Jacket Discovered in Tasmanian Wilderness, Likely Ending Two-Year Search for Missing Belgian Hiker

Tasmanian police believe they have found the remains of Celine Cremer, a Belgian hiker missing since 2023, along with clothing items including a polar fleece jacket, following a renewed search near Philosopher's Falls.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Insider Bets on Small Caps: Where Executives Are Putting Their Money in a Quiet January 2026

With major indices treading water after the Fed's steady rates, savvy investors are turning to overlooked small-cap stocks where insider buying signals conviction. We examine three companies where executives are backing their firms with their own capital.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Headlines: Three Small-Cap Stocks Poised for Growth in a Steady-Rate Environment

With the Federal Reserve holding rates steady and economic signals mixed, investors are looking beyond the S&P 500 for growth. We analyze three under-the-radar companies—Tiptree, Slide Insurance, and Colony Bankcorp—that show strong fundamentals and strategic momentum as we head into 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Musk Eyes Unprecedented Tech Empire Merger, Potentially Uniting SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI

Elon Musk is reportedly in early-stage talks to merge his flagship companies—SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI—into a single, trillion-dollar technology and infrastructure behemoth ahead of a potential SpaceX IPO, sources familiar with the matter indicate.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $817 Million as Crypto Plunges to Nine-Month Low

A brutal sell-off in Bitcoin, exacerbated by Federal Reserve uncertainty and weak tech earnings, triggered massive withdrawals from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, casting doubt on near-term price targets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Campbell's Shutters Historic Cape Cod Chip Plant, Cutting 49 Jobs in Cost-Cutting Move

Campbell Soup Company will close its Hyannis, Massachusetts snack facility by April, consolidating production of Cape Cod and Kettle Brand chips at other US plants amid declining sales in its snacks division.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Helport AI's ROE Lags Behind Industry Peers: A Sign of Trouble or Hidden Potential?

Helport AI Limited (NASDAQ:HPAI) reports an 11% Return on Equity, notably below the software industry average. While low leverage offers some comfort, analysts are divided on whether this signals a cautious growth strategy or a fundamental performance gap.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

EQ Resources Soars on Tungsten Buzz: Is the ASX Miner's Valuation Sustainable?

EQ Resources (ASX:EQR) has seen its share price skyrocket over 120% in a month, fueled by renewed interest in tungsten and strategic project updates. As the market re-evaluates the critical minerals sector, we examine whether the company's current premium is justified or a sign of overheating sentiment.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Baldwin Insurance Group Shares Slide: Is the Market Overlooking Long-Term Value?

Baldwin Insurance Group (BWIN) shares have faced significant pressure, dropping over 13% in a week. With a one-year loss of 45%, investors are questioning if the sell-off presents a buying opportunity or signals deeper issues. Our analysis digs into the valuation debate and key risks.

Jan 30, 2026