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Blue Owl Capital Navigates Legal Storm: Liquidity Lawsuits Clash with Analyst Confidence

Blue Owl Capital faces a wave of securities class actions alleging disclosure failures around liquidity and redemptions, casting a shadow over its robust alternative asset management platform. As legal pressures mount, the market weighs solid analyst backing against growing governance concerns, setting the stage for a pivotal earnings report.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

China Approves Sciwind's Diabetes Drug Xianyida, Intensifying GLP-1 Market Competition

Sciwind Biosciences secures Chinese approval for its GLP-1 agonist Xianyida, entering a crowded but high-stakes diabetes treatment market dominated by global giants, as the country grapples with the world's largest diabetic population.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

From Bitcoin to AI: IREN's Strategic Pivot Gains Momentum as Anthropic's $20B Raise Highlights Infrastructure Demand

Fueled by a landmark $20 billion funding round for AI firm Anthropic, infrastructure provider IREN is seeing its strategic shift from cryptocurrency mining to AI data centers validated by investors. With a key Microsoft partnership and surging capital flows into AI, the company's stock performance reflects a broader market reassessment of its role in high-performance computing.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Trillion-Dollar Mark: Broadcom's AI-Driven Ascent and the Road Ahead for 2026

Having cemented its status as a trillion-dollar titan on the back of the AI boom, semiconductor leader Broadcom now sets its sights on sustained growth. We analyze the drivers behind its surge and what investors can expect in the coming year.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

NextPower Soars on Strong Earnings, Lands Major Saudi Deal as Analyst Target Jumps

NextPower Inc. sees its price target raised by TD Cowen following a robust third-quarter earnings beat and a landmark joint venture in Saudi Arabia, signaling growing confidence in the solar technology firm's trajectory.

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

International Seaways Charts New Course: Fleet Reshuffle and Full Tankers International Takeover Fuel Valuation Debate

International Seaways (INSW) is aggressively repositioning its fleet, securing full control of Tankers International and selling older vessels. As its stock surges, analysts are divided on whether the strategic moves have already been priced in or if significant upside remains.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Dolby Labs Beats Expectations, Raises Outlook on Strong Deals and Key Partnerships

Dolby Laboratories (DLB) reported first-quarter results that exceeded analyst forecasts, prompting the company to raise its full-year guidance. The audio-visual technology leader cited earlier-than-anticipated deal closures, momentum in mobile and broadcast, and strategic wins with partners like Sony, TCL, and Peacock as key drivers.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

P&G Bolsters Health Portfolio with Acquisition of Digestive Wellness Brand Wonderbelly

Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble has agreed to acquire Wonderbelly, a fast-growing brand in the 'free-from' digestive health space, signaling a deeper push into the lucrative wellness category and a bid to attract younger, label-conscious consumers.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

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

Shell Faces $4 Billion Hit After Losing Key Arbitration Over Kazakh Oil Field

An international tribunal has ruled against Shell and partner Eni in a cost-recovery dispute at Kazakhstan's Karachaganak field, potentially exposing the energy giants to a multi-billion dollar payout and forcing contract renegotiations that could reshape future cash flows from the strategic asset.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Lockheed Martin Posts Record Backlog, Unveils Major Investment Push Amid Global Defense Demand Surge

Lockheed Martin capped a year of robust sales growth with a historic $194 billion order backlog, driven by soaring demand for its advanced defense systems. The aerospace giant announced plans for a significant 'step function' increase in capital investment for 2026 to ramp up production of missiles and next-generation capabilities.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Headlines: Three Middle Eastern Small-Caps Defying Geopolitical Turbulence

As regional tensions weigh on major Gulf indices, a closer look reveals resilient investment opportunities among smaller, financially sound companies. From energy giants to niche manufacturers, these picks highlight value where many fear to tread.

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

OpenAI's $100B+ Funding Round Draws Tech Titans Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia

As OpenAI accelerates toward a potential year-end IPO, Amazon, Microsoft, and Nvidia are in advanced talks to lead a funding round that could exceed $100 billion, reshaping the AI industry's financial and competitive landscape.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Markets on Edge: Bitcoin Plunges 7%, Stocks Mixed as Trump Teases Fed Pick and Shutdown Deal

Asian markets opened to a volatile session Friday, with Bitcoin leading a sharp crypto sell-off and stocks swinging as traders weighed President Trump's signals on a key Fed nomination and a deal to avert a government shutdown.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

GSK Bolsters Pipeline with RAPT Buy, Expands RSV Vaccine to All Adults in Europe

GSK makes a dual strategic move, acquiring RAPT Therapeutics for its food allergy portfolio and securing broader European approval for its RSV vaccine Arexvy, reinforcing its focus on immunology and respiratory health.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Trump's Tariff Ultimatum Forces South Korea Back to Negotiating Table

Amid renewed threats of steep US tariffs, South Korean officials are scrambling to salvage a key trade deal, with high-level talks in Washington failing to yield an immediate breakthrough.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Brunswick Charts Steady Course as Marine Market Rebounds, Touts Record Cash Flow and Debt Reduction

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) closed its 2025 fiscal year on a confident note, citing a resilient recovery in the marine market, a historic surge in free cash flow, and significant debt reduction. While navigating persistent tariff headwinds, the company's leadership pointed to stabilizing retail demand and strategic market share gains as key drivers for cautious optimism heading into 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

AstraZeneca Bets $1.2 Billion on CSPC's Weight-Loss Drug Pipeline in Major China Deal

British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has entered a strategic partnership with China's CSPC Pharmaceutical, committing over $1 billion upfront to co-develop next-generation obesity therapies, signaling intensified competition in the lucrative global weight-loss drug market.

Jan 30, 2026