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Business

Mastercard Caps Off 'Very Strong' 2025, Eyes Growth in Services and New Tech for 2026

Mastercard reported robust Q4 and full-year 2025 results, driven by double-digit revenue growth and surging value-added services. Executives expressed confidence for 2026, highlighting strategic wins, investments in digital assets like stablecoins, and a focus on 'agentic commerce,' even as they plan a restructuring affecting 4% of staff.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Gold's Historic Surge Prompts Warning of 'Historic Bear Market' in Stocks, Schiff Says

As gold spot prices post their largest single-day dollar gain on record, economist Peter Schiff warns that U.S. equities are in a deep, prolonged bear market when measured against the precious metal, highlighting a stark divergence in asset performance.

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

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

Gold Soars Past $5,000 Milestone: A New Era for the Precious Metal?

Gold prices have shattered records, breaching $5,000 per ounce as geopolitical tensions and shifting monetary policies drive a historic rally. Analysts debate whether this is a peak or a new foundation for the safe-haven asset.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Dollar on Track for Weekly Loss Amid Escalating Global Tensions

The U.S. dollar extended its weekly decline as fresh geopolitical risks, including new tariff threats over Cuba and potential military action against Iran, dampened appetite for American assets, despite domestic political relief.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SL Green Defies Office Market Headwinds with Strong Leasing, Sees AI as a Driver, Not a Threat

SL Green Realty Corp. reported robust fourth-quarter results, highlighting vigorous leasing activity driven in part by AI-related demand and sustained Asian investor interest in New York City assets, while outlining a strategic $2.5 billion asset sale plan.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Defying the Bull Run: S.A. Mason Makes a $3 Million Bet on a Lagging, High-Conviction ETF

In a contrarian move, asset manager S.A. Mason has initiated a significant position in the underperforming Akre Focus ETF, signaling a long-term conviction in its concentrated, quality-focused strategy despite recent headwinds.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Lumen Sheds Consumer Fiber, Doubles Down on Enterprise AI with Landmark Certification

Lumen Technologies pivots decisively toward the enterprise sector, achieving a pioneering AI management certification while divesting its remaining consumer fiber assets to AT&T, signaling a strategic consolidation around business and government services.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

A $6 Million Exit: What One Advisor's Move Says About the Shifting Appeal of 'Cash-Like' ETFs

A significant divestment from a short-duration bond ETF highlights a broader portfolio pivot towards growth assets as opportunity costs rise, questioning the role of capital preservation funds in a changing rate environment.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Crypto Exchange Stocks Tumble 60% Amid Trading Volume Collapse

Shares of major cryptocurrency exchanges have plummeted as much as 60% over the past quarter, mirroring a dramatic evaporation of trading activity on their platforms. Analysts are divided on whether this signals a market bottom or the start of a more severe downturn for the digital asset sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

ExxonMobil Defies Oil Slump with Aggressive $20 Billion Buyback, Signals Unwavering Dividend Commitment

While the energy sector retrenched amid falling crude prices, ExxonMobil executed a massive $20 billion share repurchase program in 2025, underlining its financial muscle and commitment to shareholder returns. The oil giant also reported earnings that beat estimates, driven by record production in the Permian Basin and Guyana, even as it takes a hardline stance on reinvesting in Venezuela.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Stifel Boosts Nurix Therapeutics Price Target to $35, Citing 2026 as Pivotal Year for Key Drug Candidate

Analysts at Stifel have raised their price target for Nurix Therapeutics (NRIX) to $35, maintaining a Buy rating ahead of anticipated 2026 clinical milestones for its lead asset, bexobrutinib. The move comes as Wells Fargo also adjusted its target, highlighting divergent near-term views but shared long-term optimism for the biotech firm.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney's ESPN Valued at $30 Billion in Landmark NFL Partnership Deal

The Walt Disney Company has placed a $30 billion valuation on ESPN as part of its newly finalized strategic partnership with the National Football League, which includes complex future equity options and a major integration of NFL media assets.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Unsealed Files Detail Jeffrey Epstein's Final Bequests: Private Island, Millions to Girlfriend and Associates

Newly released court documents reveal the disgraced financier's last will, signed days before his 2019 death, which directed his fortune—including Little St. James island—to his girlfriend, staff, and accomplices, though most assets remain tied up in victim settlements.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Venezuela Opens Oil Sector to U.S. Investment After Sanctions Ease and Legal Overhaul

A dual shift in U.S. sanctions and Venezuelan oil law is unlocking the country's vast reserves for American companies, marking a potential turning point after decades of nationalization and economic isolation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Analysts Bullish on Ovid Therapeutics as Pipeline Progresses, Penny Stock Gains Attention

Ovid Therapeutics (NASDAQ: OVID) has garnered analyst optimism following positive Phase 1 trial results for its novel neurological drug candidate and a recent 'Outperform' initiation. The biotech firm is now shifting focus to a more potent oral therapy, with key regulatory milestones ahead.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Heavy Industry's New Power Play: Rooftop Solar Emerges as Key Tool for Cost and Carbon Reduction

Driven by falling costs and strong incentives, heavy manufacturing is increasingly turning to on-site solar power. This shift is transforming large factory roofs from passive structures into strategic assets for cutting energy bills and emissions.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Rafah Crossing to Reopen Under Tight Controls, Offering Cautious Hope for Gaza

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is set to partially reopen Sunday, marking a fragile step in the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. While offering a lifeline for medical evacuees and displaced families, the operation will be tightly controlled by Israeli, Egyptian, and EU officials, with significant restrictions on the movement of people and goods.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Oracle: Why Berkshire Hathaway's Foundation Remains Unshaken in the Post-Buffett Era

Despite a post-transition share price dip, Berkshire Hathaway's unique ecosystem of cash-generating assets, a colossal insurance 'float,' and a discounted valuation suggest the conglomerate is built to last, even without its legendary leader.

Jan 30, 2026