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Cocoa Price Retreat Offers Breather for Mondelez, Morgan Stanley Sees Clearer Path to Earnings Growth

As cocoa futures pull back from historic highs, Morgan Stanley boosts its price target for snack giant Mondelez International, citing improved earnings visibility. The firm maintains an Overweight rating, highlighting the company's resilient financials and shareholder returns amidst lingering sales growth uncertainties.

Jan 30, 2026

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Palantir Earnings Preview: Options Traders Brace for 9%+ Stock Swing

As Palantir Technologies prepares to report Q4 results, options markets signal significant volatility ahead, with the stock's AI-driven rally facing a reality check amid shifting investor focus.

Jan 30, 2026

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SanDisk Stock: After 100% Surge, Analysts See Room for Growth Through 2026

SanDisk shares skyrocketed following a blowout Q2 report, with Cantor Fitzgerald arguing the rally has further to run, driven by AI demand and favorable NAND pricing dynamics.

Jan 30, 2026

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Cocoa Market Slump Deepens as Supply Glut Meets Consumer Resistance

Cocoa futures have plunged to multi-year lows, pressured by a global surplus and weakening demand as high chocolate prices curb consumption. Analysts point to favorable harvests in West Africa and falling processing volumes as key factors extending the market's month-long decline.

Jan 30, 2026

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Medicare Advantage Squeeze: Are CVS and Humana's Dividend Stocks Now a Buy?

New CMS reimbursement rates are pressuring Medicare Advantage profits, sending shares of Humana and CVS Health lower. We analyze whether the sell-off presents a buying opportunity for dividend investors or signals deeper structural challenges.

Jan 30, 2026

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Iran says ready for ‘fair’ talks with US but not ‘under shadow of threats’

Iran’s foreign minister says missile programme not up for negotiation as Trump says sending more ships to the region.

Jan 30, 2026

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New Epstein Document Dump Reveals Commerce Secretary Lutnick's Island Lunch, Contradicting Past Claims

A massive release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents by the Justice Department includes emails showing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick planned a 2012 lunch on the financier's private island, despite previous assertions he had severed ties. The files also contain communications involving Donald Trump and Elon Musk, fueling ongoing political and legal scrutiny.

Jan 30, 2026

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UnitedHealth Maintains Long-Term Growth Outlook Despite Medicare Rate Uncertainty, RBC Says

RBC Capital reaffirms its Outperform rating on UnitedHealth Group, citing management's commitment to long-term earnings targets, even as a lower-than-expected Medicare Advantage rate proposal triggers a sharp sell-off in the health insurer's shares.

Jan 30, 2026

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Scarcity and Sunsets: How Key West Defies Market Trends to Become a Perennial Luxury Stronghold

Realtor.com ranks the Florida Keys among the nation's top luxury markets, where strict development limits and finite land create a high-stakes arena for elite buyers seeking a unique legacy, not just a second home.

Jan 30, 2026

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Apple's Earnings Spotlight Memory Crunch, Fueling Optimism for Chipmaker Micron

Apple's record-breaking quarter highlighted a persistent memory chip shortage, driven by AI demand. This dynamic is creating a powerful tailwind for U.S.-based memory leader Micron Technology, with industry commentary suggesting the upcycle has further to run.

Jan 30, 2026

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False Merger Rumors Spark Industry Debate Over Aggressive Recruiting Tactics

A baseless rumor about a potential Osaic-Cetera merger, which spread rapidly through advisor networks, has highlighted the intense pressures and sometimes questionable tactics in today's financial advisor recruiting landscape.

Jan 30, 2026

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Cathie Wood Dismisses AI Bubble Fears, Labels Gold's Surge as the 'Real' Market Excess

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood argues the parabolic rise in gold, not artificial intelligence, represents the current asset bubble, pointing to its recent sharp correction as validation of her view while reaffirming her bullish stance on Bitcoin.

Jan 30, 2026

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Pinnacle Financial Partners: A Post-Merger Rebound Story Taking Shape for 2026

Despite a 20% slide following its merger with Synovus, Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP) now trades at a valuation that may fully price in the risks. With significant cost and revenue synergies on the horizon, analysts see a clear path for earnings growth and a potential re-rating of the stock by 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

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Tesla Discloses 1.1 Million Active FSD Subscribers as It Pivots to Subscription-Only Model

In a landmark disclosure during its Q4 earnings call, Tesla has revealed it now has 1.1 million active Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscribers worldwide. The announcement comes as the company prepares to shift exclusively to a monthly subscription model, a strategic move tied to Elon Musk's ambitious goal of reaching 10 million active users.

Jan 30, 2026

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Houston Giants Diverge on Venezuela as Profits Slump: Chevron Bets Big, Exxon Stays Out

Amid a sharp drop in annual profits, Chevron and Exxon Mobil chart starkly different courses on Venezuela's oil potential, highlighting the industry's split response to geopolitical risk and economic uncertainty.

Jan 30, 2026

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Powell's Parting Advice: Navigating Politics and Policy as Warsh Prepares to Steer the Fed

As Jerome Powell prepares to hand over the reins, his public counsel to a successor underscores the delicate balance between central bank independence and democratic accountability. With Kevin Warsh named as his replacement, the Fed may be poised for a significant shift in philosophy and approach.

Jan 30, 2026

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Tunisia Extends State of Emergency Through End of 2024, Citing Persistent Security Concerns

Tunisian President Kais Saied has prolonged the nation's state of emergency for an additional 11 months, maintaining exceptional powers first enacted in 2015 following a deadly attack on presidential guards.

Jan 30, 2026

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Precious Metals Plunge: Gold Tumbles Below $4,900, Silver Crashes 25% in Historic Sell-Off

Gold and silver futures suffered a dramatic reversal Friday, erasing significant gains from a massive rally. The sharp decline coincided with broader market jitters and a key Federal Reserve nomination.

Jan 30, 2026

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Heidelberg Materials Stock Soars 72% in a Year: Is There Still Room to Run?

Shares of Heidelberg Materials have delivered stellar returns, more than tripling over three years. As the stock consolidates near recent highs, investors are questioning whether the rally has priced in future growth or if significant value remains. A deep dive into valuation metrics suggests the latter.

Jan 30, 2026

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Omega Healthcare Investors Holds Steady on Dividend Amid Sector Scrutiny

Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI) maintains its quarterly dividend, offering a signal of stability to income-focused shareholders as the healthcare REIT navigates tenant health and leverage concerns in a challenging operating environment.

Jan 30, 2026