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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

C.H. Robinson Gets Price Target Boost to $194 as TD Cowen Cites Resilient Q4 Performance

Analysts at TD Cowen have increased their price target on logistics giant C.H. Robinson to $194, citing better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and margin resilience in a tough spot market, while maintaining a Hold rating.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Trump Taps Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair, Banking on a Traditionalist for an Unconventional Era

President Donald Trump announces his intent to nominate former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, seeking a leader aligned with his economic vision amid debates over interest rates and inflation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

XRP's 40% Plunge: A Buying Opportunity or a Value Trap?

XRP, the cryptocurrency designed for global payments, has seen its value tumble over 40% in the past year. While its long-term promise to reshape cross-border finance remains, investors now face a critical juncture: is this a chance to buy the dip, or a sign of deeper troubles ahead?

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond GLP-1: Eli Lilly Diversifies Pipeline with Autoimmune, Gene Editing Deals and Cancer Therapy Win

Eli Lilly bolsters its long-term growth strategy through two new R&D partnerships and a key regulatory milestone for an ovarian cancer drug, signaling a strategic push beyond its blockbuster diabetes and obesity treatments.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Enphase Energy Announces Restructuring and New Storage Partnership Amid Investor Scrutiny

Enphase Energy unveils a strategic restructuring involving workforce reductions and a new home battery partnership, as the solar technology firm navigates a challenging market and mixed investor returns.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Salesforce Secures Major Army AI Contract, Launches Wildfire Tech Venture in Strategic Pivot

Salesforce expands beyond its CRM roots with a landmark $5.6 billion U.S. Army deal and a new joint venture, EMBERPOINT LLC, aiming to apply its AI and cloud platforms to national defense and wildfire response, signaling a major shift into mission-critical public sector infrastructure.

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

Trump Taps Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair, Banking on a Traditionalist for an Unconventional Economic Moment

President Donald Trump announces his intent to nominate former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, seeking a policy shift aligned with his economic vision amid debates over inflation and the Fed's independence.

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

Analysts Bullish on Zscaler's Cybersecurity Dominance, Citing High Client Switching Costs as Key Moat

Citizens and Mizuho reaffirm positive ratings for Zscaler, highlighting its formidable competitive advantages rooted in complex implementation and high switching costs that lock in enterprise clients.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

KeyBanc Stays Cautious on Charter as Broadband Wars Intensify

KeyBanc Capital Markets maintains a Sector Weight rating on Charter Communications, warning of heightened competitive pressures from fiber expansion and potential subscriber losses ahead of the company's Q4 earnings.

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

Workday's AI Ambitions Face Critical Test as 2026 Looms, Analysts Say

Goldman Sachs initiates coverage on Workday with a Neutral rating, citing a crowded core market and a slower-than-expected AI strategy rollout. The firm identifies 2026 as a pivotal year for the HR and finance software giant to prove its technological evolution.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Benchmark Names T-Mobile (TMUS) a 2026 Best Idea

T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) ranks among the most promising QQQ stocks according to hedge funds. On January 21, Benchmark reaffirmed its Buy rating on T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) with a $295 price target, classifying the telecom provider as a “2026 Benchmark Best Idea.” The firm remains confident that T-Mobile’s network strengths and potential for expanded […]

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Mizuho Backs Intuit, Dismisses AI Tax Filing Fears as Market Overreaction

Mizuho Securities reaffirms its bullish stance on Intuit (INTU) with an $875 price target, arguing that recent investor anxiety over AI's potential to disrupt the tax preparation industry is exaggerated, citing the company's strategic integrations and expanding physical retail footprint.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

U.S. Producer Prices Surge in December, Fueled by Rising Service Costs

U.S. producer prices rose more than anticipated in December, driven primarily by increasing costs in the services sector. The data suggests businesses are beginning to pass on tariff-related expenses to consumers, potentially signaling a reacceleration of inflationary pressures.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

LPL Financial Retains Core of Commonwealth Advisors, Focuses on High-Performing Teams

LPL Financial reports retaining over 80% of Commonwealth Financial Network's advisor assets, with the staying advisors described as larger, faster-growing teams. Executives express confidence in hitting long-term retention goals as integration continues.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Workday's Steep Slide: A Value Bet or Value Trap for Investors?

As the S&P 500 notches another year of robust gains, the concentrated nature of the rally has left some high-flying tech names like Workday in the dust. Hotchkis & Wiley's latest investor letter reveals the HR software giant was a significant drag on its value fund in Q4 2025, with shares down over 33% in a year. Against a backdrop of stretched market valuations, we examine whether this sell-off presents a compelling entry point or signals deeper troubles.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

F5 Shares Slide After Confirmation of Security Breach, Highlighted as Top Detractor in Hotchkis & Wiley Fund Letter

F5, Inc. (FFIV) faced selling pressure following a confirmed cybersecurity incident, as revealed in Hotchkis & Wiley's Q4 2025 investor letter. The fund cited the breach as a key factor in the stock's underperformance, despite the company reporting a 7% year-over-year revenue increase.

Jan 30, 2026