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Selective Insurance Posts Strong 2025, Eyes Further Margin Gains Amid Commercial Auto Challenges

Selective Insurance Group reported robust profitability and investment returns for 2025, driven by disciplined underwriting actions. While celebrating an 18% book value growth, management detailed significant reserve strengthening in commercial auto and outlined a confident outlook for 2026, the year of its centennial.

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

Allegro MicroSystems Secures $285 Million in Long-Term Debt to Fuel Growth Amid Lofty Valuation

Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) has restructured its credit facilities, securing $285 million in new term loans maturing in 2030. The move provides the semiconductor firm with fresh capital for corporate initiatives as it navigates a capital-intensive sector while maintaining a premium market valuation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

UBS Backs Rithm Capital with Buy Rating, Sees Strategic Growth in $16 Billion Acquisition Spree

UBS initiates coverage on Rithm Capital with a Buy rating and a $16 price target, highlighting the REIT's aggressive acquisition strategy—including the purchases of Paramount Group and Crestline—as a key driver for expanding its asset management footprint and unlocking shareholder value.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Wall Street Bets on SharpLink Gaming: Analysts See Upside Despite Crypto Volatility

SharpLink Gaming (NASDAQ: SBET) is drawing bullish attention from major Wall Street firms, with multiple analysts reiterating Buy ratings. The company's substantial Ethereum holdings and management's crypto expertise are seen as key drivers, even as price targets adjust to market conditions.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Mozambique Flood Crisis Deepens: UN Warns of Overcrowded Shelters, Pleads for Urgent Aid

As severe flooding displaces hundreds of thousands in Mozambique, the UN raises alarms over dangerously overcrowded temporary shelters and a critical funding shortfall, warning of heightened risks for vulnerable populations.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Giverny Capital Exits Fiserv Stake, Citing AI Shift and Underperformance

Investment firm Giverny Capital Asset Management detailed its sale of Fiserv shares in its 2025 year-end letter, pointing to market fixation on artificial intelligence and the financial technology giant's steep decline. The move highlights a broader divergence between fundamental performance and current investor sentiment.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Adobe Acquires Semrush in Major Push to Unify AI-Powered Creative and Marketing Workflows

Adobe's strategic acquisition of marketing intelligence platform Semrush Holdings marks a significant step in its mission to deeply integrate artificial intelligence across content creation and digital campaign management, aiming to bridge the gap between creative ideation and data-driven performance.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Giverny Capital Exits Align Technology, Citing AI Stock Shift and Market Dynamics

Investment firm Giverny Capital Asset Management has sold its position in Align Technology (ALGN), revealing a strategic pivot towards AI-focused equities amid a challenging year where its portfolio lagged the broader market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Alphabet Powers Giverny Capital's 2025 Gains, But Fund Lags Behind S&P 500

Despite a 4.7% portfolio contribution from Alphabet (GOOG), Giverny Capital Asset Management's 2025 returns trailed the broader market, highlighting the challenges of a strategy focused on niche leaders amid a tech-dominated rally.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Analyst Cuts Atlassian Target, Cites AI Growth Concerns Amid 'Constructive' Business Signals

TD Cowen lowered its price target on Atlassian (TEAM) ahead of earnings, highlighting strong fundamentals in service management and cloud migration but flagging weak traction in AI as a key medium-term overhang for the stock.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

GCL Global Posts Soaring Revenue on Acquisition, But Swings to Loss Amid Integration Costs

GCL Global's fiscal first-half revenue nearly doubled after consolidating Ban Leong Technologies, yet the company reported a net loss as it absorbed acquisition costs. Management lowered full-year guidance, citing delays for two key game titles.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Ericsson's Strong Q4 Performance Catches Value Investors' Eye

The Hotchkis & Wiley Global Value Fund credited Ericsson (ERIC) as a key driver of its fourth-quarter returns, as the telecom equipment maker's shares surged. The fund's latest investor letter details how strategic stock picks, particularly in non-U.S. markets, fueled its outperformance against a global benchmark.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Carnival Stock: A Deep Value Play After Debt Pivot and Travel Rebound?

Carnival Corporation's shares have surged over three years, yet a detailed financial analysis suggests the cruise giant may still be trading at a significant discount. As the industry navigates post-pandemic recovery and debt reduction, investors are weighing if the current price reflects underlying value or lingering risks.

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

Cassiar Gold's Cash Burn Analysis: Can the High-Flying Explorer Sustain Its Momentum?

Despite a 129% share price surge, Cassiar Gold (CVE:GLDC) faces a critical test with a cash runway of just 8 months. We examine the risks and options for the pre-revenue miner as it balances growth ambitions with financial sustainability.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Baldwin Insurance Group Shares Slide: Is the Market Overlooking Long-Term Value?

Baldwin Insurance Group (BWIN) shares have faced significant pressure, dropping over 13% in a week. With a one-year loss of 45%, investors are questioning if the sell-off presents a buying opportunity or signals deeper issues. Our analysis digs into the valuation debate and key risks.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Atlassian Shares Slide as Anthropic's 'Cowork' Emerges in Competitive AI Workspace Arena

Atlassian's stock fell over 6% following the announcement of Anthropic's AI task-management agent 'Cowork,' seen as a direct challenger to Jira and Trello. The sell-off highlights investor jitters over intensifying competition in AI-powered productivity tools, compounded by ongoing cybersecurity concerns and strategic shifts within the company.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Fortinet Doubles Down on Cloud Security with Major FortiCNAPP Overhaul

Fortinet's latest platform upgrade aims to consolidate cloud security management, targeting operational efficiency and investor confidence as it battles rivals in a crowded market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Medical Properties Trust Faces Investor Scrutiny as Bullish Options Surge Ahead of Earnings

As Medical Properties Trust (MPW) prepares to report earnings, a spike in short-dated call options and a move to new Birmingham headquarters have investors weighing the REIT's path to profitability against persistent financial risks.

Jan 30, 2026