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NewtekOne Posts Record 2025, Touts Bank Charter Success and Disruptive Tech Edge

NewtekOne (NASDAQ: NEWT) reported robust Q4 and full-year 2025 results, highlighting the third anniversary of its OCC-chartered bank. The financial holding company saw net income rise 16.4% to $80 million, driven by strong deposit growth, successful securitizations, and a focus on serving independent business owners with long-term, 'patient capital' loans.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Travere Therapeutics Under Investigation: Legal Scrutiny Clouds Biotech's Path to Profitability

Travere Therapeutics faces a securities fraud investigation by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, raising questions about the accuracy of its past disclosures. The probe casts a shadow over the company's critical transition, as it banks on its kidney drug FILSPARI to drive growth amid mounting legal and commercial pressures.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Broadridge Financial Solutions: The Unseen Titan of Financial Infrastructure

Amid market volatility, a deep dive into Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) reveals a compelling investment case built on its near-monopoly in critical back-office functions, predictable cash flows, and defensive characteristics.

Feb 3, 2026

Costco Gift Card Program Faces Turmoil as Partner's Bankruptcy Leaves Consumers in Limbo

The abrupt Chapter 7 filing of Synergy World Inc., a key gift card partner for Costco, has exposed vulnerabilities in the popular discount gift card market, leaving thousands of cardholders with potentially worthless credits and highlighting broader consumer protection gaps.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

OR Royalties: A Buying Opportunity After Pullback, or a Sign of Overheating?

Shares of OR Royalties (TSX:OR) have retreated nearly 15% over the past week, prompting investors to reassess the valuation of the precious metals royalty company following its multi-year bull run. With the stock still up significantly year-over-year, we examine whether the dip presents a value entry or reflects justified concerns over its premium pricing.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Another Forbes 30 Under 30 Star Faces Federal Fraud Charges: Fintech Founder Accused of Deceiving Investors

Gökçe Güven, CEO of rewards startup Kalder and a 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, is charged with securities fraud, wire fraud, and visa fraud. Prosecutors allege she used falsified data to raise millions from investors.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Iconic Outdoor Retailer Eddie Bauer to Shutter North American Stores, Enter Bankruptcy

The storied outdoor apparel brand Eddie Bauer is set to close all its physical stores across North America and file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking a pivotal moment for a century-old retailer struggling to adapt in a rapidly changing market.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Venezuela Rewrites Its Oil Playbook: A Historic Reversal of Socialist Control Opens Doors, and Questions

In a landmark move, Venezuela's interim government has enacted a sweeping reform of its oil industry, dismantling the state monopoly that defined its socialist era. While aimed at reviving production, the new hybrid system raises critical questions about transparency, U.S. influence, and its true appeal to foreign capital.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Joby Aviation Nears Liftoff: Air Taxi Service Launch Imminent in Dubai, U.S. Operations on Horizon

Joby Aviation is on the cusp of launching its pioneering air taxi service in Dubai as early as this year, marking a critical milestone for the eVTOL industry. With U.S. certification advancing, the company eyes 2026 for scaled commercial operations, navigating the final hurdles of funding and regulatory approval.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Skepticism Prevails: JPMorgan Report Reveals 89% of Family Offices Avoid Digital Assets

A new global survey from JPMorgan Private Bank shows wealthy families remain overwhelmingly cautious on cryptocurrency investments, with a strong preference for traditional portfolio strategies despite market hype.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Fashion Giants Join Forces in Saks Global Bankruptcy Committee as Retailer's Future Hangs in Balance

Amazon, Chanel, and other major creditors have formed a unified front in Saks Global's Chapter 11 proceedings, aiming to recover debts while the luxury retailer moves to liquidate its off-price division and renegotiate key partnerships.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Analysts See Huntington Bancshares as Deeply Undervalued, But Market Sentiment Weighs on Regional Banks

A detailed valuation analysis suggests Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) shares could be trading at nearly a 50% discount to their intrinsic value, despite the stock's modest performance over the past year. The findings come as investors scrutinize the resilience of U.S. regional lenders.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

First Mid Bancshares: A Regional Bank's Rally Raises Valuation Questions

Shares of First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) have surged approximately 17% over the past three months, prompting investors to scrutinize whether the regional lender's current valuation still offers value amidst its strong fundamentals and a potentially shifting interest rate landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

GE Vernova's Meteoric Rise: After Doubling in a Year, Is the Energy Spin-Off Still a Buy?

Shares of GE Vernova (GEV) have surged over 100% in the past year, closing near $726. As the energy transition play captivates the market, analysts are divided on whether its valuation still offers room to run or signals a peak.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Unseen Danger: How Banking Risks Thrive in the Gaps Between Committees

As financial institutions grow more complex, a new report warns that their greatest vulnerabilities often lie not in unknown threats, but in systemic blind spots where accountability is diffused across multiple committees and functions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

SoFi's Billion-Dollar Milestone: Is the Fintech's Valuation Running Ahead of Reality?

SoFi Technologies dazzles with its first $1 billion revenue quarter and a push into crypto payments, but a stark valuation gap has emerged, raising questions about whether its stock price has already outpaced its growth narrative.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Barclays Reshuffles Top Ranks, Bolstering Key Divisions Ahead of EU Headquarters Move

Barclays PLC announces a series of senior leadership appointments across its securitized products, payments, and European operations, signaling strategic focus areas as it prepares to relocate its EU hub to Paris.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

End of an Era: Eddie Bauer, Outdoor Retail Pioneer, Poised to Shutter All North American Stores

The 104-year-old Seattle-based outdoor institution, once boasting nearly 600 stores globally, is reportedly preparing for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing that would close its roughly 200 remaining brick-and-mortar locations across the continent.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Dream Job vs. Underwater Mortgage: Florida Software Engineer Weighs $70K Loss for Career Change

A high-earning Orlando software engineer faces a stark choice: pursue a lifelong dream in federal law enforcement at a major pay cut and a significant real estate loss, or stay put in a lucrative tech career. His story highlights the personal costs behind shifting housing markets and career pivots.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Silver Suffers Historic 30% Single-Day Collapse, Analysts Warn of Deeper Losses

Silver prices experienced a dramatic and historic sell-off on Friday, tumbling over 30% as a surging U.S. dollar and political uncertainty rattled markets. Analysts caution the downturn may not be over, with one prominent forewarning of a potential slide to $68 an ounce.

Feb 2, 2026