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Rigetti Computing Stock Upgraded to 'Buy' by B. Riley Following Major Quantum Computer Order from India

B. Riley analyst Craig Ellis has upgraded Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) from 'Neutral' to 'Buy', maintaining a $35 price target. The upgrade follows the company's announcement of an $8.4 million order to supply a 108-qubit quantum computer to India's premier R&D agency, C-DAC, providing clearer visibility into its 2026 commercial trajectory.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Ukraine Scrambles to Fortify Air Defenses as Brief Russian Strike Pause Expires

As a temporary halt in Russian airstrikes on Kyiv brokered by former U.S. President Trump nears its end, Ukraine is urgently working to strengthen its air defenses. Analysts caution the lull may be a tactical move by Moscow to bolster its diplomatic leverage rather than a step toward peace.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Baidu's Ernie AI Assistant Hits 200 Million Monthly Users, Cementing Role in China's Tech Race

Baidu's flagship AI assistant, Ernie, has surpassed 200 million monthly active users, a milestone reported by the Wall Street Journal. The growth underscores Baidu's deepening integration of AI across its ecosystem amid fierce competition with domestic tech rivals.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Wheat Futures Retreat at Midday Amid Mixed Market Signals

U.S. wheat futures declined across major exchanges on Friday, with Chicago, Kansas City, and Minneapolis contracts all trading lower. Despite the pullback, export sales data remains robust, running ahead of last year's pace.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cotton Futures Slide Amid Export Slump and Dollar Strength

Cotton futures extended losses on Friday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and a significant year-over-year decline in export commitments. The market's focus remains on demand concerns as key metrics lag behind historical averages.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Three Sub-$50 Stocks Facing Headwinds: Why Investors Should Proceed with Caution

While stocks priced between $10 and $50 often signal companies past their initial hurdles, some still grapple with unproven models and market volatility. We examine three such stocks where the risk may outweigh the potential reward.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Bullish Calls: One Stock Backed by Fundamentals, Two Facing Skepticism

While Wall Street analysts are overwhelmingly bullish on several stocks, their optimistic price targets often come with a caveat. We examine one company where the enthusiasm appears justified and two where underlying challenges suggest a more cautious approach.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Market Watch: Three High-Flying Stocks Facing a Reality Check

While premium valuations often signal strong growth, they also set the stage for sharp corrections when investor sentiment cools. We examine three stocks where sky-high expectations may be outpacing fundamentals.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Xerox Posts Strong Sales Growth but Misses Targets Amid Integration Challenges

Xerox Holdings Corp. reported a 25.7% year-over-year revenue increase to $2.03 billion in Q4 2025, yet fell short of Wall Street expectations. The company's full-year guidance and per-share loss also disappointed analysts, as margin pressures and acquisition integration complexities weigh on its transformation journey.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cash Flow Conundrum: Three High-Generating Stocks Facing Critical Questions

While robust cash generation is a hallmark of a healthy business, it doesn't automatically translate to a sound investment. We examine three companies with strong free cash flow margins where valuation and strategic concerns give investors pause.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Eli Lilly Bets Big on Pennsylvania with $3.5 Billion Plant for Next-Gen Weight-Loss Drugs

Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announces a massive $3.5 billion investment in a new Pennsylvania manufacturing facility, aiming to scale up production of its blockbuster weight-loss therapies like retatrutide amid soaring global demand.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cathie Wood's $26 Million Bet on Broadcom: A Signal for AI Chip Dominance?

ARK Invest's Cathie Wood made a significant $26 million investment in Broadcom stock last week, highlighting a strategic pivot towards AI infrastructure amid portfolio reshuffling. The move follows Broadcom's blockbuster earnings and comes as Wall Street maintains a bullish outlook on the chipmaker.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

FedEx Stock Soars 42%: Time to Take Profits? Analysts Flag Concerns Over Growth Trajectory

Despite a six-month rally fueled by strong quarterly results, analysts point to sluggish long-term sales growth, weak cash flow, and declining returns on capital as reasons for caution, suggesting investors look elsewhere for opportunity.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

29Metals Secures A$150m Lifeline, Shares Jump 9% – Is the Turnaround Now on Firmer Ground?

The ASX-listed miner's heavily discounted rights issue aims to shore up its balance sheet after a period of steep losses, but analysts are divided on whether the fresh capital marks a new beginning or merely delays deeper challenges.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

AI's Relentless Pace: Tech Giants Forced to Choose Between Evolution and Obsolescence

As artificial intelligence reshapes the competitive landscape, tech leaders face a stark choice: disrupt their own profitable core businesses or risk being left behind. New financial results from Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla reveal the high-stakes strategies—and market reactions—defining this pivotal moment.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Postage Meter: How Data Analytics is Unlocking Hidden Savings in Business Shipping

For many companies, shipping remains a blind spot in the budget. New analysis reveals how leveraging logistics data can identify inefficiencies, renegotiate carrier contracts, and transform a cost center into a source of competitive advantage.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Claude Code's Rise Reshapes Triangle Tech: AI Agent Triggers Job Anxiety, Stock Volatility

Anthropic's viral 'vibe coding' tool, Claude Code, is rapidly altering software development practices across North Carolina's tech sector, prompting strategic pivots, stock market jitters, and a fundamental rethink of the human role in the process.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Deutsche Bank Bets Big on CoreWeave, Upgrades to 'Buy' with $140 Target Ahead of Key Report

Deutsche Bank has upgraded AI infrastructure provider CoreWeave to 'Buy,' significantly raising its price target to $140, citing a strong medium-term outlook and capacity expansion plans backed by a deepened partnership with Nvidia.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Therapeutics Sector Shows Resilience in Q3: United Therapeutics Lags as Halozyme and Biogen Outperform

A mixed third-quarter earnings season for therapeutics stocks reveals divergent paths, with United Therapeutics missing estimates while peers like Halozyme and Biogen post strong beats. Sector-wide revenue growth and positive stock reactions suggest underlying investor confidence despite regulatory and pricing headwinds.

Jan 30, 2026

World

UN Faces 'Imminent Financial Collapse' as U.S. Withholds Funds, Guterres Warns

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the United Nations is at risk of running out of cash by July, citing a deepening funding crisis exacerbated by withheld U.S. contributions and systemic budgetary pressures.

Jan 30, 2026