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Business

Mitsubishi Forges Global Alliance with Aethon Energy to Accelerate LNG and Next-Gen Infrastructure Push

Mitsubishi Corporation and U.S.-based Aethon Energy have announced a strategic global alliance aimed at co-developing projects across liquefied natural gas (LNG), carbon capture, geothermal energy, and digital infrastructure, marking a significant step in the Japanese conglomerate's lower-carbon expansion.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Rubrik's Stock Slump Sparks Debate: Is the Cybersecurity Firm Now a Value Play?

Shares of data security company Rubrik have faced significant pressure, declining over 25% in the past month. While the sell-off has pushed its valuation below some fair value estimates, analysts point to stiff competition and cautious IT spending as key headwinds. We examine whether the weakness presents a buying opportunity or a sign of deeper challenges.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

GCM Grosvenor's Valuation Puzzle: Choppy Trading Meets Long-Term Growth Narrative

As GCM Grosvenor's (NASDAQ: GCMG) share price exhibits volatile trading near $11.31, a significant gap emerges between its current market price and analyst fair value estimates. Investors are weighing cooling short-term momentum against a long-term growth story built on recurring fees and scaled operations.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Whirlpool's Credit Downgrade Casts Shadow Over Ambitious Product Revamp

S&P strips Whirlpool of its investment-grade rating, citing financial pressures, as the appliance giant books significant impairments while gearing up for a major 2026 product showcase.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Petronas Charts Ambitious Path: Doubling Down on Oil, Gas and Green Tech Through 2028

Malaysia's state energy giant Petronas unveils a sweeping three-year plan to sustain domestic oil and gas output, expand its global LNG footprint, and position itself as a regional leader in carbon capture, navigating the complex transition toward a lower-carbon future.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Target Doubles Down on Beauty: 3,000+ New Products and Store Revamps Signal Strategic Shift

Target is launching its largest-ever spring beauty collection, introducing over 3,000 new, predominantly budget-friendly items alongside redesigned in-store experiences and key leadership appointments, signaling a major strategic push to capture market share in the lucrative beauty sector.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Sempra's Valuation Under the Microscope: Grid Investments and Energy Transition Ambitions Weighed Against Stock Price

As Sempra (NYSE: SRE) navigates a massive capital investment cycle for grid modernization and clean energy, investors are scrutinizing whether its current stock price accurately reflects its long-term strategy. We analyze key valuation metrics and the broader market context to assess if the utility giant is fairly valued.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bank of America Shares Dip: A Buying Opportunity or a Sign of Deeper Concerns?

Bank of America's stock has retreated roughly 5% over the past month, trading below key fair value estimates. Analysts are divided on whether this presents a value entry point or reflects growing market apprehension about interest margins and credit quality.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Squeeze on American Paychecks: Why Wages Are Losing the Race Against Inflation

Despite modest nominal gains, real wages for U.S. workers are failing to keep pace with the cost of living, with a majority reporting financial strain as structural economic shifts and technological efficiencies redirect gains away from paychecks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Dropbox Stock Slump Sparks Value Debate: Is DBX a Hidden Gem or a Fading Star?

Dropbox shares have faced significant pressure over the past year, declining roughly 20% and raising questions about its long-term growth trajectory. As the stock trades below key fair value estimates, investors are divided on whether this represents a buying opportunity or reflects deeper challenges in the competitive cloud storage market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney Poised to Elevate Parks Chief Josh D’Amaro to CEO, Succeeding Bob Iger

Sources indicate Disney's board is finalizing plans to appoint theme parks chairman Josh D’Amaro as the company's next chief executive, concluding a lengthy succession search. The move would place the profitable parks division veteran at the helm of the global entertainment giant.

Feb 2, 2026

Senate Showdown Looms Over Warsh Fed Nomination as Tillis Vows to Block Vote

A pledge by Senator Thom Tillis to halt Kevin Warsh's confirmation until an investigation into current Chair Jerome Powell concludes threatens to trigger a protracted and messy political standoff in the Senate, with implications for Federal Reserve leadership and market stability.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

OpenAI Launches Codex Mobile App in Bid to Challenge Rivals in Booming AI Coding Market

OpenAI has released a mobile application for its Codex AI coding assistant, aiming to capture market share in the competitive and fast-growing field of AI-powered software development. The move signals a strategic push to make its tools more accessible and user-friendly.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Qualcomm Accelerates Automotive AI Ambitions with New 'Zenith' Platform, Challenging NVIDIA's Dominance

At CES 2026, Qualcomm and ECARX unveiled the Snapdragon Elite-powered Zenith computing platform, marking a significant escalation in the chipmaker's push to capture the high-value automotive AI market and diversify beyond its smartphone roots.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Headlines: How Broadcom Emerges as the Silent Engine of the AI Chip Revolution

While Intel's struggles capture public attention and government subsidies, a less-heralded semiconductor titan, Broadcom, is forging a formidable path in AI through its deep partnership with Alphabet and a business model built for the long haul.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Mystery Drone Intrusion at Polish Army Base Raises Security Alarms

Polish military police are investigating after a small, commercially available drone of unknown origin crashed inside a sensitive army facility in Przasnysz, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in European airspace security.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's Slide Puts MicroStrategy's Massive Bet—and Michael Saylor—Under Scrutiny

As Bitcoin plunges to 10-month lows, approaching MicroStrategy's average purchase price, the company's aggressive accumulation strategy and its executive chairman face intense market pressure and skepticism.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Arkansas Police Chief's Solo Standoff Ends 140-MPH Chase Involving Infant

A routine traffic stop in Hazen, Arkansas, escalated into a perilous high-speed pursuit reaching 140 mph, culminating in a lone police chief facing down three suspects with a child in the vehicle. The dramatic confrontation, captured on Reelz's 'On Patrol: Live,' highlights the split-second decisions officers make when public safety and a child's welfare are on the line.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Fosun International's Share Price Slump: A Value Trap or a Buying Opportunity?

Fosun International's stock has tumbled over 14% in the last 90 days, reigniting the debate over the Chinese conglomerate's true worth. With shares trading at HK$4.12 against a widely cited fair value of HK$5.77, analysts are divided on whether this is a moment of market overreaction or a sign of deeper structural challenges.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Carbon Markets Veteran Ryan King Joins Climate Impact Partners as Chief Growth Officer

Climate Impact Partners bolsters its leadership team with the appointment of Ryan King, former CCO of carbon removal firm Undo Carbon, signaling aggressive expansion plans in the evolving voluntary carbon market.

Feb 2, 2026