Mortgage Proposals and Rate Swings: A Housing Market in Search of Real Solutions
As mortgage rates fluctuate and ambitious policy ideas emerge, economists warn that financing tweaks cannot solve the core issue: a chronic shortage of homes.
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Crystal International Bets Big on Automation with New China Logistics Hub
Hong Kong apparel giant Crystal International is investing in a high-tech logistics center in China, aiming to slash fabric transfer times by 75% and power operations with solar energy as part of its broader smart manufacturing push.
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Arctic Vision Bolsters Global Eye Care Ambitions with Strategic Acquisition of MDCO's Device Unit
Chinese biotech firm Arctic Vision moves to create an integrated ophthalmology powerhouse by acquiring MDCO Technology's device business, combining drug and device expertise to address unmet needs in eye care.
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Huntington Bancshares Gains Analyst Favor: Price Target Boosted Amid Strong Outlook
Truist Securities raises its price target on Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) following a robust Q4 performance, as the regional bank forecasts record interest income growth and benefits from improving industry tailwinds.
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Prudential Financial Sees Price Target Lift Amid Japan Unit Scandal Fallout
TD Cowen raises Prudential Financial's price target to $113, maintaining a 'Hold' rating, as the insurer grapples with a misconduct scandal at its Japan life insurance unit affecting nearly 500 customers.
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Stifel Trims Altria Price Target Amid Cost Pressures, Maintains Buy on Dividend Strength
Stifel Nicolaus lowered its price target on Altria Group (MO) by $4 to $68, citing higher-than-expected operating costs. Despite near-term headwinds, the firm reaffirmed its Buy rating, pointing to the tobacco giant's resilient dividend profile and long-term earnings guidance.
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Precious Metals Rout Rattles Global Markets as Investors Seek Shelter
A sharp sell-off in gold and silver, alongside falling oil prices, has sparked volatility across global markets at the start of a week packed with major earnings and central bank decisions.
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Zegna's Direct-to-Consumer Pivot Fuels Growth, Offsets Wholesale Retreat in 2025
The Ermenegildo Zegna Group reported a 1.1% organic revenue increase to €1.91 billion for 2025, powered by robust DTC performance. While annual sales dipped slightly on a reported basis, a strong fourth-quarter acceleration signals the payoff of its strategic channel shift.
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Gold's Sharp Retreat: A Pause in the Safe-Haven Rally or a Sign of Things to Come?
After a historic surge, gold prices have experienced their steepest drop in decades. Yet, analysts point to enduring geopolitical tensions and monetary policy shifts as reasons why the metal's long-term appeal remains intact.
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Beyond the Volatility: Three Tech Stocks Poised for Growth in a Shifting Market
Amidst a mixed economic backdrop, we spotlight three U.S. tech companies—Rumble, Daktronics, and Sandisk—whose strategic initiatives and robust growth projections set them apart for investors looking beyond near-term turbulence.
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Defense Spending Nears $1 Trillion as AI Chip Integration Reshapes Military Tech
Rising global defense budgets are accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence in military systems, with companies racing to develop advanced sensing and threat-detection capabilities through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.
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Private Equity Reaps Windfall as Elong Power's Market Value Soars
A staggering 2,313% surge in Elong Power Holding's (NASDAQ: ELPW) share price last week delivered a massive payoff for its largest shareholder group—private equity firms. With concentrated ownership and scant analyst coverage, the stock's dramatic move highlights both its potential and the risks inherent in such thinly followed names.
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A Nation Preparing for the Inevitable: Zimbabwe's Funeral Insurance Boom Overshadows Healthcare Crisis
In Zimbabwe, where formal employment is scarce and medical costs are prohibitive, a stark financial choice is being made: affordable funeral policies are vastly outpacing health insurance, reflecting a cultural prioritization of dignified burials over accessible healthcare.
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Mexico's Education Secretary Mourns as Kin Slain in Colima Home Invasion; Three Suspects Killed in Police Raid
The aunt and cousin of Mexico's Secretary of Public Education, Mario Delgado, were fatally shot in their Colima home. Authorities later killed three suspects in a confrontation, highlighting the persistent violence plaguing the region.
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Nvidia's Landmark $100 Billion OpenAI Deal Hits Roadblocks Amid Strategic Rethink
A landmark investment proposal between AI titans Nvidia and OpenAI has stalled, with both companies reassessing terms amid internal concerns and a shifting competitive landscape, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
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Istanbul Fashion Connection 2026 Set to Welcome 30,000 Global Buyers, Cementing Turkey's Role as a Fashion Hub
The ninth edition of the Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) is poised to gather an estimated 30,000 trade visitors and 400 exhibitors this February, highlighting Turkey's expanding influence in the global apparel sourcing landscape.
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Billion-Pound Ambition Meets Market Reality: Xeinadin Sale Shelved as Bidders Balk at Price
Private equity firm Exponent has halted the auction of UK accounting group Xeinadin after potential buyers refused to meet its £1bn valuation, signaling potential headwinds for deal-making in the professional services sector.
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Waymo Eyes $16 Billion Funding at Near $110 Billion Valuation, Fueling Autonomous Vehicle Race
Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo is in advanced talks to secure a massive $16 billion funding round, potentially valuing the company at around $110 billion, as competition in the robotaxi market intensifies.
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Essar Commits $100 Million to Boost Gas Output from Key Indian CBM Field
Essar Oil and Gas Exploration & Production (EOGEPL) is injecting $100 million into its flagship Raniganj East CBM block in West Bengal, aiming to scale up domestic natural gas production and explore shale potential in a bid to reduce India's import reliance.
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Global Public Sector Gets Its Own Climate Disclosure Rulebook
IPSASB unveils the world's first dedicated climate reporting standard for governments and public bodies, mandating disclosures from 2028 to illuminate financial risks and opportunities.