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Tesla Gets a Boost: TD Cowen Raises Price Target to $519, Citing Mixed Q4 Signals

Investment firm TD Cowen has increased its price target on Tesla (TSLA) to $519, maintaining a Buy rating. The adjustment follows a fourth-quarter performance marked by strong margins and progress on autonomous driving projects, though tempered by higher capital expenditure forecasts and vague timelines for full self-driving technology.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Western Digital Rides AI Data Surge to Record Quarter, Forecasts Strong Growth Ahead

Fueled by insatiable demand for high-capacity storage from hyperscalers and the AI inference boom, Western Digital posts a 25% revenue jump and raises guidance, signaling a structural shift in the data economy.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Royal Baby Shoe Maker Early Days Faces Closure After 73 Years, Citing Economic Squeeze

The Leicester-based manufacturer behind the iconic baby shoes worn by Prince George and his siblings warns it is likely to shut down, a victim of soaring costs and plummeting consumer demand despite its royal endorsement.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Family Home: How the Wealthy Actually Allocate Their Real Estate Investments

While homeownership is a common goal, the investment strategies of the affluent reveal a more nuanced picture. Analysis of wealth tiers shows real estate plays a varying, and often shrinking, role as net worth climbs into the millions.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Thomson Reuters Doubles Down on AI as CIBC Maintains Bullish Stance Despite Price Target Trim

CIBC reaffirms its Outperform rating on Thomson Reuters (TRI) as the information giant accelerates its strategic push into AI-driven compliance and legal tools, launching new products in the US and UK markets.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Internal Rifts and Emigration Threaten Israel's Long-Term Stability, Analysts Warn

A combination of deep political polarization, economic pressures, and a growing brain drain is challenging Israel's viability as a secure and prosperous state, according to experts within and outside the country.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

TD Cowen Initiates Coverage on Constellation Energy with Buy Rating, Sees Upside to $440 on Calpine Synergies

TD Cowen has launched coverage of Constellation Energy (CEG) with an optimistic Buy rating and a $440 price target, highlighting strategic benefits from its recent Calpine acquisition and a favorable outlook for power market dynamics through 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Evercore ISI Backs AppLovin with Outperform Rating, Sees Growth Fueled by E-Commerce Ad Push

Investment firm Evercore ISI initiates coverage on AppLovin (APP) with an Outperform rating and an $835 price target, highlighting the mobile advertising platform's strategic expansion into e-commerce as a key growth driver.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Job Market Stalls: 2025 Layoffs Hit Pandemic Highs, With Slow Recovery Forecast for 2026

The U.S. labor market faced its toughest year since the pandemic in 2025, with layoffs soaring to 1.2 million. Economists warn of an 'uncomfortably slow' rebound in 2026, leaving job seekers navigating a landscape of fierce competition and hiring freezes.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Blueprint: Why Corporate America Must Lead the AI Workforce Revolution

The Trump administration's AI Action Plan sets a strategic direction, but analysts argue its success hinges on aggressive private sector investment in workforce training to avoid leaving millions of workers behind in the coming technological shift.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Deutsche Bank Posts Record Profit Amid Broad-Based Growth, Shadowed by Fresh Legal Scrutiny

Deutsche Bank's 2025 net profit nearly doubled to €7.1bn, fueled by revenue gains and cost cuts across all divisions, even as German prosecutors launch a money-laundering investigation linked to the lender.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

FedEx Stock Surges as Value Fund Touts Gains Amid Cautious Market

Hotchkis & Wiley's value fund outperformed benchmarks in 2025, with FedEx highlighted as a key contributor. The logistics giant's shares rose over 20% in the past year, buoyed by strong domestic package performance, even as the fund remains selective in a top-heavy market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cramer Eyes SanDisk Amid Looming NAND Shortage, Analysts Bullish on Price Surge

As industry analysts warn of a critical NAND wafer shortage in 2026-2027, SanDisk's stock soars. Jim Cramer highlights the memory maker's positioning, with Mizuho and Benchmark raising price targets significantly on expectations of a 330% price spike.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Strategic Shift: Australian Laser Weapons Pioneer EOS Poised for European Relocation Amid Defence Spending Surge

Electro Optic Systems (EOS), the Australian firm behind a landmark high-energy laser contract, is planning a strategic move of its headquarters and listing to Europe within the year, its CEO reveals, aiming to embed itself at the heart of the continent's urgent defence modernisation drive.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cathie Wood Sees Buying Opportunity in Market Dip, Adds to Stakes in Joby, Kodiak AI, and CRISPR

ARK Invest's founder capitalized on recent market weakness to increase holdings in three of her flagship disruptive innovation picks, signaling continued conviction despite sector volatility.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Three TSX Venture Minnows Drawing Investor Scrutiny Amid Steady Rate Environment

As the Bank of Canada holds rates steady, speculative capital is sifting through junior resource stocks. We examine three micro-caps—a driller, an explorer, and an oil hopeful—navigating unique challenges and opportunities in early 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

World

UK-China Trade Breakthrough: Scotch Whisky Tariffs Halved as New Deal Takes Effect

A landmark trade agreement secured during Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing will see Chinese import duties on Scotch whisky cut from 10% to 5%, effective immediately. The move, hailed by industry leaders, is projected to inject £250 million into the UK economy and boost competitiveness in a key growth market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

AutoZone Insiders Cash Out $15 Million in Shares, Raising Questions on Corporate Outlook

A wave of insider selling at AutoZone over the past year, totaling $15 million, has drawn investor scrutiny. While the transactions occurred near current share prices, the scale of divestment compared to minimal buying prompts a closer look at the auto parts retailer's prospects.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Paramount Skydance Stock: Analysts See Nearly 20% Upside Amid Streaming Subscriber Surge

Despite a cautious 'Moderate Sell' consensus, Paramount Skydance (PSKY) carries an average price target of $14.08, implying significant potential upside. The media giant's recent Q3 2025 results highlighted robust Paramount+ subscriber growth, even as investors weigh heavy content investments and integration risks.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Meesho's Aggressive Growth Push Fuels Widening Losses in First Post-IPO Earnings

Indian e-commerce challenger Meesho reported a significant widening of its quarterly net loss to ₹4.91 billion, as a 44% surge in expenses outpaced strong revenue growth, marking a costly start to its life as a public company.

Jan 30, 2026