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National Fuel Gas Kicks Off Fiscal 2026 with Strong Upstream Performance, Eyes Pipeline Growth and Ohio Acquisition

National Fuel Gas (NFG) reported robust first-quarter earnings, driven by a 29% surge in upstream EBITDA. Executives highlighted progress on pipeline expansions, strategic hedging against volatile gas prices, and the planned acquisition of CenterPoint's Ohio utility, while reaffirming full-year guidance.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Market Turbulence Creates Buying Opportunities: Three European Stocks Trading at a Discount

Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and market volatility, a closer look reveals resilient European companies whose current share prices may not reflect their underlying strength and future growth prospects.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Insider Bets Signal Confidence in Select European Growth Stocks Amid Market Uncertainty

As the STOXX Europe 600 stumbles under geopolitical and trade pressures, a focus on companies with significant insider ownership reveals where leadership is putting its own capital on the line. We examine three firms where high insider stakes coincide with robust growth forecasts.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Seeking Shelter in Dividends: European Stocks Offering Income Amid Market Uncertainty

As volatility returns to European markets, investors are turning to dividend-paying stocks for income and stability. We examine three companies with compelling, yet distinct, dividend profiles for income-focused portfolios.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

KPN's Steady EPS Growth Offers a Haven for Investors Weary of Speculative Tech Bets

As markets swing between hype and fundamentals, Royal KPN's consistent earnings growth and prudent governance present a compelling case for stability-focused investors in the telecom sector.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Retreats Below $90K as $8.8 Billion Options Expiry Looms, Testing Market Resilience

Bitcoin's struggle to hold the $90,000 level intensifies as a massive monthly options expiry approaches, driving traders toward defensive positioning and heightened volatility hedging.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Analyst Cuts Pagaya Target But Stays Bullish Amid Strong Growth Metrics

Keefe Bruyette trimmed its price target on Pagaya Technologies (PGY) to $35, while maintaining an Outperform rating. The adjustment comes despite the AI-driven lending platform reporting robust Q3 growth and a record partner pipeline.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Nuvation Bio's Ibtrozi Gains Favor on Strong Launch, Truist Raises Target

Truist Securities has increased its price target for Nuvation Bio, highlighting the promising early commercial traction of its oncology drug Ibtrozi, which is outpacing competitors in the ROS1 inhibitor space.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

TD Cowen Stands By Alphatec (ATEC) With Buy Rating, Sees $20 Target Amid Coverage Shift

Despite a lowered price target following an analyst transition, TD Cowen maintains a bullish stance on Alphatec Holdings, citing undervalued growth drivers including a new regenerative bone graft partnership and a robust long-term revenue outlook.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Mineralys Therapeutics Submits New Drug Application for Hypertension Treatment Lorundrostat, Backed by Strong Clinical Data

Clinical-stage biopharma Mineralys Therapeutics has filed its New Drug Application for lorundrostat, a potential treatment for resistant hypertension, following positive results from multiple trials. The move positions the company for a potential 2026 market entry and has drawn upgraded price targets from analysts.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Mizuho Lifts SanDisk Target to $600, Citing NAND Supply Crunch and AI-Driven Demand Surge

Mizuho Securities dramatically raised its price target on SanDisk, forecasting a severe NAND flash memory shortage driven by explosive AI server demand and constrained production capacity through 2027.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Apple Feels the Pinch: Global Memory Chip Shortage Begins to Bite Tech Giant

Despite record iPhone demand, Apple CEO Tim Cook warns that soaring memory chip costs are set to squeeze margins, highlighting a supply crisis gripping the entire tech industry.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust Posts Strong Q4 Results, Eyes Growth in Non-Agency Market

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) reported a robust fourth quarter, highlighted by a 13% return on equity and strategic advancements in its securitization business. Executives outlined a confident outlook for 2026, emphasizing disciplined risk management and growth in targeted lending segments.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Stryker Caps Record Year with Strong Q4, Bullish on 2026 Despite Market Headwinds

The medical technology giant reports double-digit organic sales growth for the fourth consecutive year, driven by its Mako robotic system and strategic leadership shifts, while navigating tariffs and a shifting competitive landscape.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beazer Homes Charts Course Through Market Headwinds, Bets Big on Solar and Share Buybacks

Despite a softer-than-expected first quarter, Beazer Homes USA outlines a dual strategy of solar-powered community expansion and aggressive capital returns to shareholders, aiming to boost profitability in a stabilizing housing market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Olin Shuts Brazil Epoxy Plant in Strategic Overhaul, Eyes 2026 for Unit's Return to Profit

Olin Corporation is closing its Guarujá epoxy facility as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative, responding to soft chlorine demand and operational headwinds. The company pins a turnaround for its Epoxy segment on 2026, while its Winchester ammunition unit raises prices to counter inflation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Meritage Homes Stock: A Deep Value Play or Market Skepticism?

Meritage Homes shares have lagged peers over the past year, but a detailed valuation analysis suggests a significant gap between its current price and estimated intrinsic value. We examine the DCF and P/E metrics fueling the debate.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Starbucks Faces Legal and Supply Chain Headwinds Amid Turnaround Bid

A new lawsuit alleging wrongful termination and safety cover-ups, coupled with ongoing supply shortages, challenges the coffee giant's operational resilience and brand trust as its new CEO executes a critical recovery plan.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

ECB Holds Steady Amid Dollar Weakness and Lingering Trade Tensions

As the European Central Bank prepares for its February meeting, policymakers are navigating a stronger euro driven by a weakening dollar and geopolitical uncertainty, while assessing the resilience of the eurozone economy.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Axos Financial Beats Expectations in Q2 2026, Driven by Strong Loan Growth and Profitability

Axos Financial Inc. (AX) reported robust second-quarter earnings for fiscal 2026, highlighted by a 23.3% surge in earnings per share and significant loan portfolio expansion, even as it manages industry-wide margin pressures and rising operational costs.

Jan 30, 2026