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Business

Alibaba Spins Off $2 Billion Robovan Venture, Doubling Down on Automated Last-Mile Delivery

Alibaba's logistics arm Cainiao and autonomous driving firm Zelos Technology have merged to form a standalone robovan business, valued at approximately $2 billion. The move signals a strategic push into automated delivery solutions within China's competitive e-commerce landscape, as the tech giant seeks new growth engines beyond its core operations.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Align Technology Doubles Down on Southeast Asia, Betting on Digital Dentistry to Fuel Growth

Align Technology is accelerating its expansion in Southeast Asia with new product launches and affordability programs, a strategic pivot as the company navigates competitive pressures and seeks to reignite investor confidence amid a challenging stock performance.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Thermon Group Holdings: A Closer Look at the Industrial Heating Specialist's Investment Case

Amidst a market often captivated by speculative stories, Thermon Group Holdings (NYSE: THR) presents a profile built on profitability, steady growth, and aligned leadership—factors that seasoned investors typically watch for.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Timberland Bancorp Boosts Quarterly Dividend to $0.29, Signaling Financial Strength

Timberland Bancorp (NASDAQ:TSBK) announces a dividend increase to $0.29 per share, reflecting sustained profitability and a commitment to shareholder returns. The move aligns the regional bank's yield with industry averages while maintaining a conservative payout ratio.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Illinois Grain Bin Tragedy Claims One Life, Another Hospitalized After Soybean Entrapment

A rescue operation in Putnam County, Illinois, ended with one fatality and a second worker airlifted to hospital after both became buried in soybeans while working inside a grain storage bin.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

ICE Detainer Filed in California Rape Case Tests Limits of Sanctuary Laws

Federal authorities have lodged an immigration detainer for a man charged with the brutal rape of an autistic teenager in Cathedral City, calling the case 'exceptionally heinous' and urging California officials to cooperate.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Australia Vows to Press Ahead with Critical Minerals Strategy Despite U.S. Policy Shift

Australia reaffirms its commitment to building resilient critical mineral supply chains and a strategic reserve, undeterred by the U.S. stepping back from plans to guarantee minimum prices for such projects.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

CBA and Mastercard Pioneer AI-Driven 'Agentic' Payments in Australian First

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has partnered with Mastercard to conduct the nation's first pilot of authenticated 'agentic' payments, a move that could redefine how transactions are initiated and managed by artificial intelligence.

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

Peet's Coffee Trims Store Footprint in California Amid Corporate Restructuring

The iconic Berkeley-born coffee chain Peet's is closing dozens of locations across California, including in Southern California and the Bay Area, as part of a strategic realignment following its acquisition by Keurig Dr Pepper. The move, affecting hundreds of employees, has drawn sharp criticism from workers and union representatives.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

California's Housing Crunch: In Major Metros, Mortgages Now Devour Over Half of Paychecks

A new analysis reveals the stark reality of homeownership in California, where residents in its largest cities are spending a historically high share of income on housing, pushing the dream of owning a home out of reach for many.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Calix Caps Record Year, Charts Aggressive Platform Shift Amid Surging Broadband Demand

Calix reports historic 2025 financial results, surpassing $1 billion in annual revenue, while outlining its strategic pivot to a third-generation 'Agent Workforce' platform and capitalizing on a projected multi-billion dollar BEAD program opportunity.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SpaceX Eyes June 2026 for Historic IPO, Potentially Aligning with Celestial Event and Musk's Milestone

SpaceX is reportedly targeting June 2026 for its long-awaited public market debut, with sources suggesting the timing could be synchronized with a rare planetary alignment and CEO Elon Musk's 55th birthday, as the company seeks capital for its ambitious Mars missions.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Microsoft's $357 Billion Market Cap Plunge: A Reality Check for the AI-Driven Tech Rally

Microsoft shares suffered their steepest single-day drop in over three years after Azure cloud growth narrowly missed estimates, revealing the complex trade-offs between fueling internal AI projects and meeting soaring external demand.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Trump Taps Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to Succeed Powell, Signaling Major Shift for Central Bank

President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and longtime critic of current policy, as the next Fed chair. The move, seen as an effort to align the central bank more closely with White House priorities, could redefine its historic independence and monetary policy direction.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Dangote Group Inks Major Gas Supply Pact with NNPC, Aligning with Nigeria's Energy Expansion Drive

Africa's largest conglomerate secures a strategic gas supply agreement with Nigeria's state oil firm, a key move supporting national ambitions to leverage vast gas reserves for industrial growth and investment.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Berlin and Warsaw Forge Pact to Revitalize European Economy

Finance ministers from Germany and Poland have called for a joint leadership role in boosting Europe's competitiveness, citing a shifting global landscape and internal bureaucratic hurdles.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Tragedy on the Slopes: Australian Snowboarder, 22, Killed in Rare Ski Lift Accident at Japanese Resort

Brooke Day died after her backpack became entangled in a gondola lift at Tsugaike Mountain Resort, leading to a fatal cardiac arrest, highlighting rare but critical safety concerns.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Apollo Bets Big on AI Infrastructure and Logistics, Signaling Strategic Pivot

Apollo Global Management is deploying billions into AI data center infrastructure and European logistics real estate, underscoring a strategic shift towards hard assets tied to technological transformation and supply chain resilience.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Hilton's Five-Year Surge: How a Hospitality Giant Delivered a 169% Return to Investors

While market volatility tests many sectors, Hilton Worldwide Holdings has charted a remarkable course. Shareholders have seen total returns near 169% over five years, a performance fueled by a return to profitability and strategic execution that outpaced broader market trends.

Feb 2, 2026