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Ameris Bancorp's Mixed 2025 Results: Strong Earnings Tempered by Rising Credit Costs

Ameris Bancorp's latest financial report reveals a dual narrative: robust net interest income and earnings per share, contrasted with a notable increase in loan charge-offs. While share buybacks and profitability metrics remain supportive, analysts are scrutinizing whether the stock's premium valuation is justified amidst emerging credit risks.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

LVMH Shares Show Signs of Life Amid Broader Slump: Is the Luxury Giant Undervalued?

LVMH's recent 0.8% single-day gain to €546.9 offers a glimmer of hope after a period of weaker performance, sparking debate among analysts over whether the market is underestimating the luxury conglomerate's long-term resilience and global footprint.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

QuantumScape Bolsters Board with Semiconductor Finance Expert as Commercialization Push Intensifies

Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape appoints former NVIDIA CFO Geoffrey Ribar to its board, signaling a strategic shift towards manufacturing discipline and capital allocation as it transitions from R&D to pilot production.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Zeta Global's Stock Slump: A Buying Opportunity or a Sign of Deeper Trouble?

Shares of marketing software firm Zeta Global have tumbled over 10% in a week, sparking debate among investors. While a key valuation model suggests the stock is significantly undervalued, market sentiment remains cautious amid broader tech volatility.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

From Shark Tank Spotlight to Silent Exit: The Unwrapped Story of Gatsby Chocolate

Gatsby Chocolate, the 'healthy' indulgence that captivated Sharks and shoppers alike, has vanished from shelves. We trace its journey from a multi-million dollar deal that never closed to its quiet demise, exploring what went wrong for a once-promising brand.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Franklin Templeton Posts Record Inflows, Hits $1.68 Trillion AUM as Clients Seek Unified Platforms

Franklin Resources (BEN) reported robust Q1 2026 results, highlighted by record long-term inflows of $118.6B and AUM reaching $1.68T. CEO Jenny Johnson emphasized strong demand for integrated public-private market solutions and personalized investment strategies amid ongoing market volatility.

Jan 30, 2026

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United Rentals Shares Tumble 15% as Earnings Miss and Guidance Disappoints

The equipment rental giant's stock suffered its worst week in recent memory after quarterly results fell short of Wall Street's expectations, compounded by a price target cut from a major bank.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Avidbank Posts Strong Q4 Growth Amid Focus on Credit Management

Avidbank Holdings (AVBH) reported robust loan and deposit growth alongside an expanding net interest margin for Q4 2025, while management detailed plans to address a recent uptick in non-performing assets linked to specific construction and sponsor finance loans.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Polaris Sees Analyst Target Trim Despite Solid Q4 Performance, as Guidance Disappoints

Seaport Research has lowered its price target for Polaris Inc. (PII) following a strong fourth quarter overshadowed by softer-than-expected forward guidance. The firm maintains a Buy rating, citing the company's market share gains and operational improvements amidst ongoing tariff challenges.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

TD Securities Upgrades Bank of Montreal to Buy, Citing Improved Profitability Outlook

TD Securities has turned bullish on Bank of Montreal, upgrading the stock to Buy and raising its price target, citing a more constructive trajectory for the bank's return on equity and its diversified earnings base.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Miners Face Perfect Storm: Profits Plunge to 14-Month Low Amid Price Slump and Winter Havoc

A critical measure of Bitcoin mining profitability has collapsed to its lowest level since late 2024, as miners grapple with falling BTC prices and severe operational disruptions from a major U.S. winter storm, according to analytics firm CryptoQuant.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Fifth Third Bancorp Sees Price Target Boost After Strong Q4, Though Long-Term Forecast Trimmed

Truist Securities raised its price target on Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) following a robust quarterly performance driven by loan growth and fee income, while slightly adjusting its long-term earnings outlook due to acquisition timing and tax considerations.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cocoa Price Retreat Offers Breather for Mondelez, Morgan Stanley Sees Clearer Path to Earnings Growth

As cocoa futures pull back from historic highs, Morgan Stanley boosts its price target for snack giant Mondelez International, citing improved earnings visibility. The firm maintains an Overweight rating, highlighting the company's resilient financials and shareholder returns amidst lingering sales growth uncertainties.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Markets Slip as Trump's Fed Chair Pick Stokes Policy Uncertainty

U.S. stocks extended losses into a third session as investors weighed the potential implications of Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, capping a volatile week of trading.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Scarcity and Sunsets: How Key West Defies Market Trends to Become a Perennial Luxury Stronghold

Realtor.com ranks the Florida Keys among the nation's top luxury markets, where strict development limits and finite land create a high-stakes arena for elite buyers seeking a unique legacy, not just a second home.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cathie Wood Dismisses AI Bubble Fears, Labels Gold's Surge as the 'Real' Market Excess

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood argues the parabolic rise in gold, not artificial intelligence, represents the current asset bubble, pointing to its recent sharp correction as validation of her view while reaffirming her bullish stance on Bitcoin.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Stalls Near Two-Month Low as Warsh Fed Pick Fails to Offset ETF Exodus

Bitcoin struggles to find a floor, trading near November lows as the nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair fails to spark a rally. Persistent outflows from US spot ETFs and a broader risk-off mood compound the pressure, raising fresh doubts about the cryptocurrency's 'digital gold' narrative.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitwise CIO Projects Bitcoin Could Reach $6.5 Million in Two Decades, Citing Institutionalization and Monetary Shifts

Following a turbulent 2025, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan anticipates a period of consolidation for Bitcoin, driven by growing institutional adoption and nascent central bank interest, which he believes lays the groundwork for an unprecedented long-term valuation.

Jan 30, 2026

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Powell's Parting Advice: Navigating Politics and Policy as Warsh Prepares to Steer the Fed

As Jerome Powell prepares to hand over the reins, his public counsel to a successor underscores the delicate balance between central bank independence and democratic accountability. With Kevin Warsh named as his replacement, the Fed may be poised for a significant shift in philosophy and approach.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Grid Under Pressure: PJM Charts New Path to Power Data Center Boom Amid Supply Chain Woes

As a surge in data center demand strains the PJM Interconnection grid, planners unveil a strategy to fast-track connections while wrestling with supply chain delays that threaten to outpace new power generation. Experts warn of a looming mismatch between market promises and construction realities.

Jan 30, 2026