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BHP Navigates Diverging Paths: Automation Boosts Copper While China Iron Ore Ban Bites

BHP Group achieves a key milestone with full autonomy at its Escondida Norte copper pit, boosting safety and efficiency for its strategic copper expansion. Meanwhile, the miner contends with the commercial impact of China's ongoing ban on iron ore from its Jimblebar operation, forcing a reshuffle of global sales channels.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Visa Doubles Down on Digital Frontiers: Stablecoin Settlements and Crypto Access Take Center Stage

Visa is aggressively expanding its footprint beyond traditional card payments, launching new initiatives in stablecoin settlements, renter-focused commerce, and streamlined crypto-to-fiat conversions. These partnerships aim to embed Visa's network into the burgeoning worlds of blockchain-based finance and essential housing expenditures.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Amneal Pharmaceuticals: A Deep Value Play After Stellar Run?

Amneal Pharmaceuticals' shares have surged over 64% in the past year, prompting investors to question if the rally still has room to run. A closer look at valuation metrics suggests the generic drugmaker may still be trading at a significant discount to its intrinsic value.

Jan 30, 2026

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Paramount Skydance Bets on Live Sports Ads and Dividends to Steady Its Course

Paramount Skydance is launching a new programmatic advertising platform for live sports on Paramount+ and initiating a quarterly dividend, signaling a strategic shift towards monetizing its existing audience amid ongoing financial pressures.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Satellite Imagery Reveals Opaque Activity at Key Iranian Nuclear Sites Amid Rising Tensions

New satellite imagery shows Iran constructing roofs over bomb-damaged buildings at its Isfahan and Natanz nuclear facilities, a move analysts say is likely aimed at shielding recovery efforts from surveillance as international pressure mounts over Tehran's internal crackdown and nuclear ambitions.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

RIA Roll-Up Momentum Continues: Corient and Carson Lead Latest Wave of Wealth Management Deals

The wealth management sector kicks off the year with strategic acquisitions and rebranding moves. Corient expands its Silicon Valley footprint, Carson integrates a long-time partner, and Cetera lures a team from Raymond James, highlighting the ongoing consolidation and competition for advisor talent.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SSR Mining Shares Retreat from 15-Year High as Gold Prices Cool

Despite a sharp pullback following gold's price dip, analysts remain bullish on SSR Mining, citing strong earnings potential and attractive valuation metrics even after its stellar run.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

KLA Shares Tumble 11.5% as Supply Chain and Tariff Concerns Overshadow Strong Earnings

Despite posting quarterly results that beat analyst expectations, KLA Corporation's stock plunged Friday as investors focused on management warnings about component shortages, tariff impacts, and operational constraints.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Houthis Seize UN Assets in Sana'a, Deepening Aid Crisis in Yemen

Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized telecommunications equipment and vehicles from multiple UN offices in Sana'a, the United Nations reported Friday, marking a significant escalation in restrictions that threatens to cripple humanitarian operations in the war-torn country.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Robinhood's Kalshi Parlay Launch Sparks Record-Breaking Surge, Outpacing Non-Sports Markets

Kalshi's parlay betting, newly accessible via Robinhood, generated unprecedented single-day fee revenue last Sunday, surpassing the platform's historical earnings from all non-sports events combined and signaling a major shift in the prediction market landscape.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Trump Taps Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair, Signaling Aggressive Push for Bank Deregulation

President Donald Trump's selection of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank is widely seen as a move to accelerate the rollback of post-crisis financial rules and align regulatory policy more closely with White House objectives, analysts say.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

NYISO Report Warns: Surging Natural Gas Prices to Drive Up State Electricity Bills for Years to Come

A new analysis from the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) links volatile natural gas markets directly to rising consumer electricity costs. With gas fueling half of New York's power generation, increased demand and export levels are set to keep pressure on household budgets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

CN Rail Navigates Headwinds to Post Solid Q4 Gains, Eyes Uncertain Trade Future

Canadian National Railway reported increased traffic, revenue, and operating income for the fourth quarter of 2025, citing productivity gains and a recovery from prior-year port disruptions. However, executives warn that ongoing U.S. trade policy uncertainty and tariffs continue to cloud the outlook for 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Berkeley Capital Sees Value in Morningstar Dip, Initiates $3.8 Million Position

Investment firm Berkeley Capital has established a new $3.8 million stake in financial data provider Morningstar, signaling a potential vote of confidence in the company amidst a significant share price decline and industry-wide AI uncertainty.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Hype: An Industrial Real Estate Giant Quietly Powers the AI Revolution

As sky-high valuations plague pure-play AI stocks, a global industrial landlord is emerging as a critical—and potentially undervalued—enabler of the artificial intelligence boom through its strategic pivot into data centers.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Brookfield Business Partners Charts Course as a New Corporation After 'Excellent' Year

Brookfield Business Partners (BBU) reports a strong 2025 defined by strategic capital moves and operational gains across its portfolio. The company is on the cusp of a major corporate reorganization into a single listed entity, aiming to boost liquidity and attract a wider investor base.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Gentex Navigates Tariff Headwinds, Posts Strong Q4 on Vox Integration and Core Margin Expansion

Gentex Corporation delivered a mixed 2025, with Q4 results buoyed by its Vox acquisition and improved core profitability, while tariffs on China exports continued to pressure sales. The automotive tech supplier provided a roadmap focused on advanced mirrors, sensing, and new electrochromic applications like dimmable visors.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

ArcBest Navigates Freight Downturn with Cost Discipline and AI Push, Posts Mixed Q4 Results

Despite a challenging freight market, ArcBest reports resilient fourth-quarter performance, highlighting strategic cost controls, a turnaround in its asset-light segment, and significant investments in AI and automation to drive future efficiency.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Hype: Five Stocks Poised to Define the 2026 Investment Landscape

As 2026 unfolds, the AI investment thesis is maturing beyond initial skepticism, creating opportunities in both leading tech giants and overlooked sectors. We analyze five companies, from semiconductor powerhouses to regional e-commerce leaders, positioned for a pivotal year.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Fermi Faces Investor Ire: Class Actions Target Project Matador's Funding and Disclosure Claims

Fermi Inc. is confronting multiple class action lawsuits alleging it misled investors about tenant demand and funding risks for its flagship AI data center project, Project Matador. The legal challenges emerge as the company navigates a high-stakes, capital-intensive build-out in a competitive sector.

Jan 30, 2026