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SoFi Posts Record Quarter, Eyes Aggressive Growth as Fintech Giant Hits Profitability Milestone

SoFi Technologies capped off a transformative 2025 with its first billion-dollar revenue quarter, fueled by explosive member growth and a strategic pivot toward fee-based services. As the digital finance leader sets ambitious targets for 2026, analysts are weighing its 'one-stop-shop' model against an evolving economic landscape.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Oxford Lane Capital Cuts Payout Amid Market Turbulence, NAV Takes a Hit

Oxford Lane Capital (OXLC) reported a challenging third fiscal quarter, marked by a significant drop in net asset value and investment income, prompting management to reduce its monthly distribution. The firm cited volatile conditions in the CLO and leveraged loan markets as key headwinds, while outlining a strategy to preserve capital for opportunistic investments.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Financial Institutions Caps 'Strong' 2025 with Robust Earnings, Eyes Growth from Micron-Led Upstate NY Boom

Financial Institutions (FISI) reported solid Q4 and full-year 2025 results, beating guidance on key profitability metrics. Management highlighted disciplined loan growth, a strengthened capital position, and strategic shifts, while pointing to long-term opportunities from major industrial investments in its Upstate New York footprint.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Analysts Revise Target for Invesco Mortgage Capital, Signaling Shift in Market Sentiment

A revised price target for Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR) is prompting investors to reassess the mortgage REIT's trajectory amid evolving interest rate expectations and housing market dynamics.

Jan 30, 2026

World

FBI Assumes Control of Minneapolis Shooting Probe Involving Alex Pretti, Homeland Security Provides Support

Federal authorities have taken charge of the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, with the FBI leading the probe and the Department of Homeland Security offering operational support, according to a CBS News report citing a DHS spokesperson.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Trump's Tariff Threat Sends Bombardier Shares Tumbling, Rattles Aviation Sector

Shares in Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier plunged 9% following former U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose 50% tariffs and decertify its aircraft, escalating trade tensions and sparking alarm across the North American aviation industry.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Aon Caps Off Strategic Three-Year Plan with Strong 2025, Eyes Data Center Boom and $7B War Chest for Growth

The global professional services firm reported 6% organic revenue growth for the second consecutive year, fueled by its Aon United strategy and strategic acquisitions like NFP. With $7 billion in available capital, Aon is poised to accelerate investments in high-growth areas, notably the burgeoning data center and alternative capital markets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Saks Off 5th Shutters Dozens of Stores in Bankruptcy-Driven Restructuring

Saks Global moves to close over 60 Off 5th locations as part of Chapter 11 proceedings, signaling a strategic retreat from the competitive off-price segment to focus on core luxury brands.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bilt's Rewards Overhaul Puts Renters at a Crossroads: To Keep or Cancel the Card?

Bilt's transition to a tiered rewards system forces its user base, largely comprised of renters, to recalculate the card's value. The changes, which require higher spending to unlock points on rent, have sparked confusion and a critical decision ahead of a fast-approaching deadline.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Charter Navigates Competitive Headwinds, Bets on Convergence and Service Guarantees to Drive 2026 Growth

Charter Communications reported mixed Q4 2025 results, with continued broadband subscriber pressure offset by strong mobile growth and improved video trends. CEO Chris Winfrey outlined a strategy centered on 'guaranteed' connectivity, savings, and leveraging its converged network to win in a fiercely competitive market, while CFO Jessica Fischer signaled a shift towards a more conservative balance sheet.

Jan 30, 2026

World

China to Lift Travel Bans on UK Parliamentarians, Starmer Announces During Landmark Visit

In a significant diplomatic gesture, China has agreed to remove travel restrictions on a group of sanctioned British lawmakers, Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed following talks with President Xi Jinping. The move comes during the first UK leader's visit to China in eight years, aimed at thawing bilateral relations.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Denmark Defies European Court, Unveils Sweeping Deportation Overhaul

Denmark's government announced a bold legislative package aimed at expanding deportations and tightening immigration controls, setting the stage for a potential clash with the European Court of Human Rights.

Jan 30, 2026

World

UN Chief Sounds Alarm Over 'Imminent Financial Collapse' as Funding Crisis Deepens

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns in a confidential letter that the United Nations faces a severe cash crunch, driven by unpaid dues and restrictive budget rules, threatening its operational viability by mid-year.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Minnesota Timberwolves Urge Unity Amidst Outcry Over ICE-Involved Fatal Shootings

The NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves have released a public statement calling for community solidarity following two separate fatal shootings involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, which have sparked protests and renewed debate over immigration enforcement.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Rohingya Survivors Await Historic ICJ Ruling on Myanmar Genocide Allegations

As hearings conclude at the UN's highest court, Rohingya refugees express cautious hope for a landmark genocide ruling against Myanmar, a decision with potential global legal ramifications.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

BTIG Upgrades Annaly Capital to 'Buy', Citing Dividend Appeal in Volatile Rate Environment

Analysts at BTIG have upgraded mortgage REIT Annaly Capital Management (NLY) from 'Neutral' to 'Buy', with a $25 price target, arguing the stock is positioned to benefit from dividend stability and potential spread movements in a turbulent interest rate landscape.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Progress Software Surges on Strong Earnings, Analyst Upgrades

Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) sees bullish sentiment from Wall Street following its Q4 2025 results, with analysts highlighting its growing recurring revenue and strategic positioning in the enterprise software market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Immunocore Gains Analyst Backing as Late-Stage Trials Loom

Immunocore Holdings (NASDAQ: IMCR) has drawn renewed bullish sentiment from analysts at H.C. Wainwright and UBS, who highlight the stock's potential as key Phase 3 trial data for its cancer immunotherapies approaches later this decade.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Iran Signals Openness to U.S. Talks, Draws Red Line on Missile Program

Iran's foreign minister stated readiness for 'fair' negotiations with Washington but firmly ruled out discussing its defense capabilities, as regional powers intensify diplomacy to avert a military confrontation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SEALSQ Bolsters French Tech Presence with 200-Strong Team Across Three Key Hubs

Semiconductor security firm SEALSQ deepens its investment in France, now employing around 200 specialists across its Toulouse, Aix-en-Provence, and Grenoble offices, positioning the country as a core R&D center for its post-quantum cryptography and secure chip technologies.

Jan 30, 2026