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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust Posts Strong Q4 on Securitization Surge, Navigates Production Headwinds

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) closed 2025 with robust earnings, driven by a dramatic expansion in its private-label securitization business. While this growth fueled returns, the company's correspondent lending segment faced pressure, and faster mortgage prepayments impacted servicing rights income.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust Posts Strong Q4 Results, Eyes Growth in Non-Agency Market

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) reported a robust fourth quarter, highlighted by a 13% return on equity and strategic advancements in its securitization business. Executives outlined a confident outlook for 2026, emphasizing disciplined risk management and growth in targeted lending segments.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Liberty Energy Soars to Record High on Bullish Forecast, Defying Earnings Slump

Shares of Liberty Energy (LBRT) surged over 16% to an all-time peak as CEO Ron Gusek's aggressive growth roadmap, targeting a tripling of power demand, overshadowed a sharp decline in annual profits.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Liberty Energy Navigates Market Turbulence, Bets Big on Power Infrastructure Expansion

Despite a challenging year marked by oil price volatility and softer demand for completion services, Liberty Energy (LBRT) closed 2025 with a resilient Q4 performance. The company is aggressively scaling its distributed power solutions business, targeting 3 GW of projects by 2029, even as it manages pricing pressures in its core fracking operations.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SAP Shares Hit 52-Week Low as AI Disruption Fears Rattle Software Sector

SAP SE's stock plunged to a yearly low following a cautious sector outlook from JPMorgan, which highlighted AI's potential to disrupt traditional SaaS business models, despite the company reporting robust annual earnings.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bloom Energy Soars on Landmark $2.65 Billion AEP Deal, Fueling AI Data Center Power Thesis

Bloom Energy's stock surged after American Electric Power's subsidiary locked in a massive 20-year fuel cell agreement, a move analysts say validates the company's technology for critical infrastructure like AI data centers and signals a pivotal shift in its growth narrative.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Activist Investor Tsai Capital Bets on QXO's Consolidation Strategy in Fragmented Building Sector

Activist investment firm Tsai Capital has taken a stake in QXO, spotlighting the distributor's ambitious plan to consolidate the fragmented building products industry. The move comes as QXO's stock shows strong recent momentum despite longer-term headwinds.

Jan 30, 2026

World

U.S. and India Forge Trade Truce, Slashing Tariffs in Deal Tied to Energy and Ukraine

The United States and India have announced a significant trade agreement, dramatically reducing tariffs after months of tension. The deal, linked to India halting Russian oil purchases, aims to boost bilateral trade and supply chain diversification.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

NorthWestern Energy's Valuation Under Scrutiny Ahead of Earnings

As NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) approaches its quarterly report, a surge in share price has investors questioning whether optimism has outpaced fundamentals. With shares trading above analyst targets, the debate centers on future growth prospects versus current valuation concerns.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ovintiv's NuVista Acquisition Clears Final Hurdle, Setting Stage for Canadian Expansion

The Canadian government has granted final approval for Ovintiv's takeover of NuVista Energy, completing all regulatory and shareholder requirements. The deal, expected to close shortly, significantly bolsters Ovintiv's position in the Canadian oil and gas sector, though analysts debate its long-term value and impact on shareholder returns.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

U.S. Government Acquires Strategic Stake in MP Materials to Bolster Rare Earth Independence

In a significant move to secure domestic supply chains for critical minerals, the U.S. government has taken a direct 15% equity position in MP Materials. This strategic investment, paired with expanded federal contracts, aims to reduce reliance on foreign sources for rare earths essential to defense and green energy technologies.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Microvast's Five-Year Plunge: Battery Maker's Stock Tumbles 88% Amid Sector Headwinds

Despite solid revenue growth, Microvast Holdings (NASDAQ: MVST) has seen its share price collapse over the past five years, erasing billions in market value and testing the patience of long-term investors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

ExxonMobil Defies Oil Slump with Aggressive $20 Billion Buyback, Signals Unwavering Dividend Commitment

While the energy sector retrenched amid falling crude prices, ExxonMobil executed a massive $20 billion share repurchase program in 2025, underlining its financial muscle and commitment to shareholder returns. The oil giant also reported earnings that beat estimates, driven by record production in the Permian Basin and Guyana, even as it takes a hardline stance on reinvesting in Venezuela.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Wisconsin's Shuttered Kewaunee Nuclear Plant Eyes a New Energy Future

An international nuclear services firm moves forward with plans to seek regulatory approval for new power generation at the long-closed Kewaunee site, potentially revitalizing a key piece of Wisconsin's energy infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Newly Unsealed Emails Show Coinbase Leadership Was Aware of Jeffrey Epstein's 2014 Investment

Internal correspondence reveals Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam was personally briefed on and facilitated a multi-million dollar investment from the convicted sex offender, arranged by Tether's Brock Pierce.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Amazon in Advanced Talks to Lead OpenAI's Mega-Funding Round with Potential $50 Billion Investment

Amazon is negotiating a landmark investment of up to $50 billion in OpenAI, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move could position the tech giant as the lead investor in a funding round aiming to raise up to $100 billion ahead of a potential trillion-dollar IPO.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Ukraine Reports Brief Respite in Energy Strikes, But Frontline Attacks Continue

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy notes a 24-hour pause in targeted Russian strikes on energy grids, yet civilian casualties mount in frontline regions. The reported lull follows a disputed, short-term truce brokered by the U.S., as both sides prepare for talks in Abu Dhabi.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Gallagher Posts Strong Q4 Earnings, but Truist Cuts Price Target Amid Sector Valuation Concerns

Insurance brokerage giant Arthur J. Gallagher reported robust fourth-quarter profit growth, driven by resilient demand. However, Truist Securities has lowered its price target on the stock, citing valuation pressures across the property & casualty brokerage sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Northland Power's Capital Efficiency Declines, Raising Investor Concerns

Northland Power Inc. (TSE:NPI) is showing signs of strain as its return on capital employed (ROCE) has trended downward over the past five years. While still above the renewable energy sector average, the declining efficiency and stagnant capital base signal potential challenges for the independent power producer's growth trajectory.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Industrial Sector Outperforms: One Stock to Watch, Two to Approach with Caution

While the industrial sector has surged ahead of the broader market, not all companies are equally positioned for sustainable growth. We analyze one defense contractor with strong tailwinds and two manufacturers where valuation concerns loom large.

Feb 2, 2026