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Giverny Capital Exits Longtime Stake in CarMax, Shifts Focus Amid Market's AI Frenzy

Investment firm Giverny Capital has sold its entire position in used-car retailer CarMax, a holding of several years, as detailed in its Q4 2025 investor letter. The move highlights a strategic pivot away from traditional retail plays towards perceived higher-growth opportunities in technology, even as the firm's portfolio underperformed major indices last quarter.

Jan 30, 2026

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Disney Taps Wall Street Veteran Ben Swinburne for Key Strategy and Investor Role

The Walt Disney Company has appointed former Morgan Stanley media analyst Benjamin Swinburne to lead its investor relations and corporate strategy divisions, a move seen as strengthening its financial communications amid industry transformation.

Jan 30, 2026

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Digital Turbine Stock Soars 116% in a Year, Defying Recent Slump and Profitability Concerns

Despite a recent 13% quarterly dip, Digital Turbine (NASDAQ: APPS) has delivered a staggering 116% return to investors over the past twelve months. This surge comes even as the mobile software company remains unprofitable, raising questions about the drivers behind its market optimism and its long-term trajectory.

Jan 30, 2026

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Equifax Bets on AI and Verified Data to Deepen Its Moat, But Can It Justify the Premium?

Equifax is expanding beyond traditional credit reporting with a new suite of AI-powered fraud detection and income verification tools. While this strategic push aims to embed the company deeper into the lending ecosystem, analysts remain divided on whether it's enough to support its current valuation amid high debt and execution risks.

Jan 30, 2026

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Eaton's Stock Surge: Is the Powerhouse Still Undervalued After a 10% Monthly Rally?

Eaton Corporation's shares have surged approximately 10% over the past month, reigniting the debate on its true valuation. While some models point to significant upside, a discounted cash flow analysis suggests caution, highlighting the divergent narratives investors must navigate.

Jan 30, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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Diageo Considers Exiting Indian Cricket, Weighs Sale of Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL Franchise

Global spirits giant Diageo is exploring a sale of its high-profile Indian Premier League cricket franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, as part of a strategic review of its Indian assets. Major private equity firms are circling, signaling strong interest in one of sports' most valuable properties.

Jan 30, 2026

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Analysts Revise Amcor Price Target, Signaling Shifting Sentiment on Packaging Giant

Wall Street analysts have updated their price target for Amcor (NYSE: AMCR), prompting a fresh look at the investment case for the global packaging leader. The revision reflects evolving views on the company's strategic positioning and market dynamics.

Jan 30, 2026

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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

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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

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Why Gloomy Consumers Could Signal a Bullish Run for U.S. Stocks

Historical data reveals a counterintuitive trend: periods of extreme pessimism in consumer sentiment have often preceded strong stock market gains, aligning with Warren Buffett's famed contrarian advice.

Jan 30, 2026

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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

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Knowles CEO Offloads $1.2M in Stock Following Strong Rally; Investors Weigh Implications

Knowles Corporation's top executive has sold a significant portion of his holdings, a move that comes on the heels of a 24% annual gain for the audio components maker and ahead of its upcoming earnings report.

Jan 30, 2026

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The Big Game's Quiet Sidelines: Ford Leads Auto Industry Exodus from Super Bowl Advertising

As the 2026 Super Bowl approaches, a notable quiet has settled over the automotive section of the advertiser roster. Ford's continued absence, alongside most major rivals, signals a profound strategic shift away from the event's iconic—and astronomically priced—commercial slots.

Jan 30, 2026

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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

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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

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Arm's AI Ambitions: Susquehanna Forecasts $1B+ Annual Royalty Stream from Custom AI Chip

Analysts at Susquehanna upgrade Arm Holdings to Positive, citing transformative deals with OpenAI and Meta. The firm projects a new AI XPU could generate over $1 billion in annual royalties, signaling a major shift beyond Arm's mobile roots.

Jan 30, 2026

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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