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Figma's AI Pivot Tests Investor Faith Amid Software Sector Shakeout

As the software sector faces a broad sell-off, Figma's valuation is being scrutinized through a dual lens: fears of AI disruption to traditional design work and optimism over its own AI-integrated platform. With short interest easing, the market is weighing the company's long-term positioning at the convergence of collaboration and automation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Thailand Moves to Rein In Online Gold Trading as Prices Hit Record Highs

The Bank of Thailand announces new daily transaction limits for online gold trades in baht, aiming to shield the local currency from volatility and enhance platform transparency, as gold's surge draws more retail investors.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

HSBC UK and Sage Partner to Launch Integrated Tax Tool as Digital Reporting Deadline Looms

HSBC UK and Sage have unveiled 'My Business Finances', a new digital tool embedded within the bank's platform to help sole traders and landlords comply with upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax rules, streamlining invoicing, bookkeeping, and tax filing in one place.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

DoorDash Doubles Down on Everyday Commerce: New Hibbett Partnership and AI Board Appointment Signal Strategic Shift

DoorDash is accelerating its expansion beyond food delivery with a nationwide partnership to deliver Hibbett's athletic gear and the appointment of a robotics and AI veteran to its board, underscoring its ambition to become a broader commerce platform.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Coveo Powers Record Quarter on AI Demand, Eyes Government Deals

Coveo Solutions Inc. (TSE:CVO) shattered its own records in fiscal Q3 2026, fueled by historic new bookings and surging demand for its enterprise-grade AI relevance platform. The company's focus on grounding generative AI in secure, governed data resonates as clients move from experimentation to operational deployment.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

A £25m Question: Why Is the UK Government Investing in Octopus's 'Powerhouse' Tech Firm?

The UK government's £25m investment in Octopus Energy's Kraken Technologies through the British Business Bank raises critical questions about the use of taxpayer funds to back an already scaled, global, and recently loss-making platform.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Morgan Stanley Bullish on Full Truck Alliance, Sees 30%+ Transaction Revenue Surge by 2026

Despite a mixed analyst outlook, Morgan Stanley projects robust growth for Full Truck Alliance's core commission business, even as overall revenue faces headwinds. The digital freight platform's long-term strategy is gaining favor.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond Stocks and Crypto: Three Fintech Brokers Bet Big on Prediction Markets

As platforms like Kalshi gain regulatory traction, major online brokerages are making strategic moves into prediction markets. We analyze what this emerging trend could mean for Webull, Robinhood, and Interactive Brokers.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

CS Disco (LAW) Gains Analyst Backing Amid AI-Driven Growth, But Is It a Buy?

Jefferies raises price target on CS Disco following strong Q3 results fueled by its Cecilia AI platform, yet maintains a cautious 'Hold' rating as the company balances growth investments against profitability.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Meta Stock Surges Over 10% as Analysts Boost Price Target, Citing AI Leadership

Shares of Meta Platforms soared Thursday, fueled by a significant price target upgrade from BofA Securities. The rally comes despite the company reporting a slight dip in full-year profit, as investors focus on strong revenue growth and the company's positioning in the artificial intelligence race.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Meta's $135 Billion AI Bet Signals Accelerating Arms Race, With CoreWeave Poised to Capitalize

Meta Platforms' staggering capital expenditure forecast for 2026, heavily weighted toward AI infrastructure, underscores the intensifying tech investment cycle. Specialized cloud provider CoreWeave emerges as a likely key beneficiary, its fortunes tied to the hyperscaler spending spree.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Dolby Laboratories Surpasses Expectations in Q1 2026, Driven by Automotive and Streaming Growth

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) kicked off fiscal 2026 with robust first-quarter results, exceeding its own revenue and earnings forecasts. The audio-visual technology leader credits strong deal timing and highlighted significant momentum in automotive, television, and mobile partnerships, including expanded ties with Qualcomm and major social media platforms.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Five Point Holdings Caps 'Record Year' Amid Housing Headwinds, Eyes Growth Through Land Banking and Entitlements

Despite a challenging housing market, Five Point Holdings (NYSE:FPH) reported record annual net income for 2025, driven by strategic land sales and the integration of its Hearthstone platform. The company navigated economic uncertainty with disciplined pricing and secured major entitlement approvals to fuel its long-term pipeline.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Qualcomm's Strategic Pivot: From Mobile Dominance to AI at the Edge

Qualcomm is aggressively diversifying its business beyond smartphones, forging new partnerships in drone security and legal tech to establish its Snapdragon platform as a cornerstone for on-device AI and edge computing.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

IDEXX Charts New Course: CEO Succession Plan and AI-Powered Imaging System Unveiled

IDEXX Laboratories announces a planned CEO transition for 2026 alongside the launch of its flagship AI veterinary imaging platform, signaling a dual focus on leadership continuity and technological innovation in the competitive animal health diagnostics market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Expedia Shares Climb on Exclusive BNPL Deal with Affirm

Expedia Group stock rose sharply after announcing an expanded, exclusive partnership with Affirm, making the fintech firm the sole 'Buy Now, Pay Later' provider across its major U.S. travel platforms.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

TSMC Founder Morris Chang Breaks Year-Long Public Silence at Taipei Dinner with Nvidia's Jensen Huang

Morris Chang, the 94-year-old founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., made his first public appearance in over a year at a private dinner in Taipei with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The meeting, which ended months of speculation about Chang's health and public role, also served as a platform to reaffirm TSMC's central position in the global chip supply chain.

Feb 2, 2026

US

GOP Hopeful Knight Takes Aim at Minnesota's Sanctuary Stance, Vows to Restore 'Rule of Law'

Republican gubernatorial candidate Patrick Knight criticizes the Walz administration's approach to immigration enforcement, linking it to broader issues of governance and a recent fraud scandal, as he pitches a back-to-basics campaign platform.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

IonQ Bets $1.8 Billion on Vertical Integration with SkyWater Acquisition, Aims to Accelerate U.S. Quantum Chip Development

In a major consolidation move within the quantum computing sector, IonQ has announced a definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based semiconductor foundry SkyWater Technology for $1.8 billion. The deal aims to create a domestically controlled, vertically integrated platform to speed up the development and production of advanced quantum processors, citing both technological and national security imperatives.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

From Fitness App to Fuel Pumps: How Kayla Itsines' Gas Station Investment Outshines Her $400M Tech Exit

After selling her fitness platform Sweat for $400 million, entrepreneur Kayla Itsines reveals her most reliable cash flow comes from an unexpected asset: a petrol station. The self-made millionaire advocates for diversification beyond the digital realm.

Jan 30, 2026