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Kirby Caps Record 2025 with Strong Momentum, Eyes Steady Growth Amid Market Headwinds

Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) reported record annual earnings for 2025, fueled by robust free cash flow and strategic capital returns. While Q4 faced seasonal pressures, management highlighted a late-quarter rebound in inland marine and surging demand in power generation, setting the stage for what they project as a year of steady financial performance in 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

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Brookdale Senior Living Stock Surges to 8-Year Peak After Analyst Upgrade, Strong Outlook

Shares of Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) rallied sharply, reaching their highest level since 2016, fueled by a significant price target increase from RBC Capital and optimistic preliminary earnings guidance for 2025.

Jan 30, 2026

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Norwegian Cruise Line Stock Surges 10% as Industry Optimism Rises

Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) soared over 10% Thursday, buoyed by robust industry-wide demand and positive spillover from a rival's record earnings, signaling a potential turnaround for the cruise sector.

Jan 30, 2026

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LendingClub Shares Plunge 16% as Accounting Change Overshadows Strong Earnings

LendingClub Corp. (LC) shares tumbled sharply this week, extending losses for a third consecutive session after the company announced a shift to fair value accounting. The move, aimed at aligning revenue with credit costs, spooked investors despite the fintech firm reporting a 164% surge in annual net income.

Jan 30, 2026

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Celestica Shares Tumble 13% Post-Earnings as AI Hype Fails to Lift Stock

Despite reporting a near-doubling of annual net income and raising its 2026 outlook, electronics manufacturer Celestica saw its shares drop sharply Thursday as the market judged its stellar results to be already reflected in the price.

Jan 30, 2026

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Oregon Sees Dip in Weekly Jobless Claims Amid Mixed National Picture

Initial unemployment filings in Oregon fell last week, reflecting a slight easing in layoffs, while national figures held steady and other states experienced sharp swings.

Jan 30, 2026

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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

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Peet's Coffee Trims Store Footprint in California Amid Corporate Restructuring

The iconic Berkeley-born coffee chain Peet's is closing dozens of locations across California, including in Southern California and the Bay Area, as part of a strategic realignment following its acquisition by Keurig Dr Pepper. The move, affecting hundreds of employees, has drawn sharp criticism from workers and union representatives.

Jan 30, 2026

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Trump Poised to Name Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chair, Setting Stage for Monetary Policy Shift

President Trump is expected to nominate former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, a move that could signal a pivot toward aggressive rate cuts paired with a reduction of the central bank's balance sheet, reshaping the landscape for markets and cryptocurrencies.

Jan 30, 2026

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AIC Mines Shares Rally on Strong Quarterly Performance, Growth Projects on Track

AIC Mines Ltd (ASX:A1M) reported record ore production and maintained cost guidance in its Q2 2026 update, with its share price rising 5.7%. The company's strategic focus remains on expanding its Eloise processing plant and advancing the Jericho project, aiming to boost copper output while managing expenses.

Jan 30, 2026

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Disney Shakes Up Marketing Leadership: Asad Ayaz Unveils New Structure to Unify Brand Storytelling

Disney's newly appointed Chief Marketing and Brand Officer, Asad Ayaz, has restructured the company's global marketing leadership, creating a new enterprise team to foster collaboration and a unified brand voice across all divisions.

Jan 30, 2026

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Axis Capital Caps 'Outstanding Year' with Record Premiums, Eyes 2026 Growth Amid Market Uncertainty

Axis Capital (AXS) reported robust 2025 results, marked by record premiums and its best underwriting performance in over a decade. While outlining a confident growth trajectory, executives struck a cautious note on cyber insurance and reinsurance headwinds for the coming year.

Jan 30, 2026

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CPKC Stock Slips on Earnings Miss, But New Buyback Plan Fuels Valuation Debate

Canadian Pacific Kansas City's mixed Q4 results and 2026 outlook have sparked a tug-of-war between short-term optimism and longer-term concerns, as a new share repurchase program clashes with a year of declining shareholder returns.

Jan 30, 2026

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Western Digital's AI Storage Ambitions Face Earnings, Innovation Day Test

As Western Digital prepares to report its fiscal Q2 2026 results and host a key Innovation Day, investors are watching to see if the company's product roadmap and market commentary can justify its soaring stock price and meet burgeoning AI-driven storage demand.

Jan 30, 2026

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Cullen/Frost Bankers Beats Expectations in Q4 2025, Eyes Growth Amid Rate Uncertainty

Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. reports strong quarterly earnings, driven by disciplined credit management and strategic expansion, while outlining a cautious yet opportunistic outlook for 2026 in a shifting rate environment.

Jan 30, 2026

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SL Green Defies Office Market Headwinds with Strong Leasing, Sees AI as a Driver, Not a Threat

SL Green Realty Corp. reported robust fourth-quarter results, highlighting vigorous leasing activity driven in part by AI-related demand and sustained Asian investor interest in New York City assets, while outlining a strategic $2.5 billion asset sale plan.

Jan 30, 2026

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Ford Projects $600 Million Q4 Pretax Hit on Pension Revaluations

Ford Motor Co. disclosed a significant non-cash charge tied to its global pension plans, though the automaker emphasized the impact is isolated to its accounting and won't affect operational earnings or near-term cash flow.

Jan 30, 2026

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Ciena Shares Surge on Key Optical Network Deals in Europe and Asia-Pacific

Ciena's stock rose sharply following announcements that Telekom Srbija Group and Trans Pacific Networks will deploy its high-capacity optical solutions, highlighting the growing demand for AI-ready network infrastructure in critical global corridors.

Jan 30, 2026

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Qualcomm's Strategic Pivot: From Mobile Dominance to AI at the Edge

Qualcomm is aggressively diversifying its business beyond smartphones, forging new partnerships in drone security and legal tech to establish its Snapdragon platform as a cornerstone for on-device AI and edge computing.

Jan 30, 2026