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SoFi Profits Surge as Fee-Based Boom Shields Fintech from Rate Volatility

SoFi Technologies posts a sharp rise in quarterly profit, driven by record loan demand and a 78% revenue surge in its fee-generating financial services arm. The performance highlights a strategic shift as consumers flock to digital lenders for debt consolidation, while potential regulatory headwinds loom for the credit card industry.

Jan 30, 2026

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Voyager Breaks Ground on Major Pueblo Defense Complex, Signaling U.S. Industrial Base Push

Voyager Technologies has commenced a significant expansion of its defense manufacturing facility in Pueblo, Colorado, marking one of the region's largest military-industrial investments in recent years. The project aims to bolster domestic production for missile defense and munitions, integrating advanced automation and AI-driven logistics.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Precious Metals Surge Sparks Rush to Buy, Sell, and Hunt for Hidden Treasure

As gold breaches $5,000 an ounce and silver soars past $120, a trading frenzy grips markets and sends individuals rummaging through attics for forgotten valuables.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Coeur Mining Clears Key Hurdle in $7 Billion New Gold Takeover, Aims for 2026 Completion

A British Columbia court has given its final approval to Coeur Mining's planned acquisition of New Gold, moving the deal that will create a North American precious metals giant one step closer to its expected H1 2026 closing.

Feb 2, 2026

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Gold and Silver Extend Slide as Fed Speculation Rattles Markets

Precious metals extended losses in Asian trading Monday, following a sharp sell-off triggered by speculation over a more hawkish Federal Reserve leadership. Despite the pullback, both gold and silver remain significantly higher for the year, supported by enduring central bank demand and geopolitical uncertainty.

Feb 2, 2026

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Gold Breaks $5,000, Silver Soars Past $100: The Unstoppable Rally Challenging Stock Market Dominance

Precious metals continue their historic surge, outpacing the S&P 500 for a third consecutive year. We examine the powerful drivers behind the rally, from industrial demand to monetary policy, and explore how investors can gain exposure through ETFs while navigating the risks.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

ARK's Cathie Wood Warns of Gold Peak Amid Historic $9 Trillion Market Tremor

As leveraged positions trigger a violent cross-asset selloff, ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood suggests gold's rally shows signs of a late-cycle bubble, pointing to extreme valuation metrics. The dramatic session saw nearly $9 trillion in market value swing across equities and metals.

Jan 30, 2026

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Mako Mining's Moss Mine Revamp: Unshackled Silver and Upgraded Resources Fuel Growth Narrative

Mako Mining Corp.'s updated resource estimate for its Arizona-based Moss Mine, featuring significant unencumbered silver and a streamlined path to production, is reshaping the company's investment thesis and near-term prospects.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Asian Markets Retreat as Wall Street's Wild Ride Casts a Shadow

Asian equities broadly declined on Friday, taking cues from a volatile U.S. session marked by a historic plunge in Microsoft shares. The sell-off extended to commodities, with oil and precious metals also losing ground.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Silver's Shine Dims, But This Streaming Giant Remains a Top Bet for Investors

Despite recent volatility in silver prices, Wheaton Precious Metals' unique streaming model positions it to generate robust cash flow, making it a standout choice for exposure to the precious metal.

Feb 2, 2026

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Forrestania Resources Consolidates Control of High-Grade Mt Palmer Gold Project in Strategic $18m Deal

Forrestania Resources moves to 100% ownership of the historic Mt Palmer gold project in Western Australia through a share-based acquisition, aiming to fast-track development and feed its Lake Johnston processing facility.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

SoFi's Lending Engine: A Trillion-Dollar Opportunity Just Getting Started

SoFi Technologies' record loan originations in Q4 2026 are just the beginning. With a foothold in personal, student, and home loans, the fintech giant is poised to capture a massive share of multi-trillion-dollar markets, driven by refinancing demand and cross-selling to its growing member base.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

NETSTREIT's Rally Raises Valuation Questions: Is the REIT Still a Buy?

NETSTREIT Corp. (NYSE: NTST) has delivered impressive shareholder returns over the past year, significantly outpacing its longer-term performance. As the stock hovers near $19, investors and analysts are debating whether its current price fully reflects the fundamentals of this necessity-based retail REIT or if momentum has gotten ahead of value.

Feb 2, 2026

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Twist Bioscience Powers Ahead: Q1 2026 Revenue Jumps 17%, Fueled by AI-Driven Discovery Boom

Twist Bioscience kicks off fiscal 2026 with robust growth, reporting a 17% year-over-year revenue increase to $103.7 million. The company credits its semiconductor-based DNA synthesis platform and surging demand from AI-enabled drug discovery programs as key drivers, while reiterating its path to adjusted EBITDA breakeven within the year.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Fifth Third Completes Comerica Merger, Cementing Status as Top 10 U.S. Bank

The finalized merger between Cincinnati-based Fifth Third and Dallas's Comerica creates a banking giant with nearly $300 billion in assets, dramatically expanding its footprint in the nation's fastest-growing markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Penny Label: Three TSX-Listed Small Caps With Strong Balance Sheets and Growth Ambitions

As the TSX rides a wave of broad-based earnings optimism, a closer look reveals smaller companies, often miscategorized as 'penny stocks', that combine financial resilience with clear growth trajectories. We examine three such firms with market caps up to CA$700 million.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Market Watch: Three Undervalued Stocks Trading at Steep Discounts to Intrinsic Value

Amid a choppy market landscape in early 2026, value investors are scanning for opportunities. We analyze three companies—Viavi Solutions, Kontoor Brands, and Robert Half—whose current share prices appear significantly disconnected from their estimated intrinsic worth based on cash flow projections.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Private Equity Firm Expands Sustainable Packaging Footprint with Acquisition of South Carolina's Paper Converters

Foundation Investment Partners, through its platform Sustainable Packaging, has acquired Paper Converters, a Walterboro-based manufacturer of spiral-wound paper tubes and boards, marking a strategic consolidation in the eco-friendly packaging sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Northland Power's Capital Efficiency Declines, Raising Investor Concerns

Northland Power Inc. (TSE:NPI) is showing signs of strain as its return on capital employed (ROCE) has trended downward over the past five years. While still above the renewable energy sector average, the declining efficiency and stagnant capital base signal potential challenges for the independent power producer's growth trajectory.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Marvell Technology's Steep Slide Tests Institutional Patience: Could Major Shareholders Force a Reckoning?

With its stock down 30% over the past year and a fresh 3.5% drop last week, Marvell Technology faces mounting pressure from its powerful institutional base, which controls 81% of the company. Analysts warn that continued underperformance could trigger a wave of selling, impacting all investors.

Feb 2, 2026