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Ioneer's $72 Million Equity Raise: A Strategic Lifeline or Dilution Dilemma for Nevada's Rhyolite Ridge?

Australian miner ioneer has secured A$72 million in fresh capital to advance its flagship Nevada lithium-boron project. While the funds de-risk near-term construction, the discounted share placement sparks debate over strategic leverage versus shareholder dilution in a critical minerals race increasingly shaped by U.S. industrial policy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Private Equity Firm Expands Sustainable Packaging Footprint with Acquisition of South Carolina's Paper Converters

Foundation Investment Partners, through its platform Sustainable Packaging, has acquired Paper Converters, a Walterboro-based manufacturer of spiral-wound paper tubes and boards, marking a strategic consolidation in the eco-friendly packaging sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Hot Chili's La Verde Drilling Progress and Equity Raise Fuel Investor Optimism Amid Valuation Debate

As Hot Chili Ltd (ASX:HCH) advances its La Verde copper-gold project and completes a A$40.1 million capital raise, investors are weighing its recent stellar share price performance against a valuation that remains at a discount to sector peers. The company's momentum highlights both the potential of its Chilean assets and the persistent risks of early-stage resource development.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitcoin ETF Investors Face Mounting Paper Losses, Raising Fears of a Sell-Off

Investors in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs are holding significant paper losses on average, sparking concerns that a wave of redemptions could intensify the cryptocurrency's recent downturn.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Three Small-Cap Stocks Raising Red Flags for Investors

While small-cap stocks can offer significant upside due to market inefficiencies, their operational challenges often hinder sustainable growth. We examine three companies where underlying risks may outweigh the potential rewards.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Private Equity and Institutions Bear Brunt as BCI Minerals Shares Tumble 7.8%

Last week's sharp sell-off in BCI Minerals wiped AU$103 million from its market value, with private companies and institutional investors, who collectively control nearly 70% of the stock, feeling the deepest pain. The drop raises questions about shareholder influence and the company's near-term outlook.

Jan 31, 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

Osisko Development Secures $125M for Cariboo Gold Project Amid Operational Pause and Valuation Debate

Osisko Development Corp. (TSXV:ODV) has announced a major $125 million equity financing to advance its flagship Cariboo Gold Project in British Columbia, following a temporary operational suspension due to a contractor fatality. The move comes as the company's shares show strong recent momentum but trade at a significant discount to peers, raising questions about its valuation and path forward.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Eagle Materials' Stellar ROE: A Sign of Strength or Debt-Fueled Illusion?

Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP) boasts a Return on Equity nearly double the industry average. But as investors cheer the metric, a deeper look reveals a heavy reliance on debt, raising questions about the sustainability of its impressive performance.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cardinal Energy Secures CA$95M in Upsized Equity Financing to Fuel Reford 2 Project and Trim Debt

Cardinal Energy Ltd. (TSX:CJ) has successfully upsized its bought deal financing to CA$95.15 million, capitalizing on robust investor appetite. The proceeds are earmarked to accelerate development of its key Reford 2 thermal oil project and strengthen its balance sheet, even as its valuation metrics present a complex picture for investors.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

MicroStrategy Doubles Down on Bitcoin Bet, Raising Investor Concerns Over Share Dilution

MicroStrategy has added nearly 3,000 Bitcoins to its corporate treasury, solidifying its lead as the largest public holder of the cryptocurrency. The purchase, funded by new stock sales, intensifies the debate over the company's valuation and the risks of its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

XRP's Fragile Rebound: Short-Term Traders Prop Up Price at $1.50, Raising Stability Concerns

XRP has found a tentative footing above $1.50 after a market slump, but on-chain data reveals the recovery is being driven by speculative, short-term holders, casting doubt on its sustainability and highlighting key resistance levels ahead.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

FSC Wealth Advisors Trims Short-Term Bond ETF Holdings in Major Portfolio Shift

Investment firm FSC Wealth Advisors sold approximately $6 million worth of the First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF (FTSM) in late January, part of a broader reduction in fixed-income and equity ETF exposures as the bull market enters its fourth year.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Alpha HPA Secures $225M for Expansion, But Valuation Questions Loom

Alpha HPA has completed a major equity raise to fund its high-purity alumina project, yet its premium valuation and path to profitability face scrutiny from investors weighing growth potential against execution risks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Chicago's Downtown Core Faces Unprecedented Office Vacancy Crisis, Raising Economic Alarm

Chicago's downtown office vacancy rate soared to a historic 28.2% at the close of 2025, more than double pre-pandemic levels, as remote work trends and business climate concerns drive a 14th consecutive quarter of record vacancies. Analysts warn of a deepening economic spiral with implications for city services and residents.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Target's Board Bets on Insider Amidst Prolonged Slump, Raising Eyebrows on Wall Street

Target Corporation promotes Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke to CEO, a move seen by many analysts as doubling down on the existing leadership team despite years of underperformance relative to rivals and the broader market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

ADP's Shareholder Returns Outpace Earnings Growth, Raising Questions on Market Sentiment

While Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) has delivered solid earnings growth over five years, its share price appreciation has notably lagged the broader market. A deeper look reveals dividends have bolstered total returns, but recent underperformance highlights investor caution toward the payroll giant.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Oracle Seeks Massive $50 Billion War Chest to Fuel AI Ambitions

The tech giant plans a colossal capital raise through debt and equity to expand its cloud infrastructure, aiming to meet surging demand from major AI players amid growing investor scrutiny over spending.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Progressive Insiders Cash Out $16 Million in Shares, Raising Eyebrows on Wall Street

A wave of insider selling at The Progressive Corporation, totaling over $16 million in the past year, has prompted investors to scrutinize the insurer's outlook. While such sales aren't uncommon, the scale and timing invite questions about internal confidence as the stock trades significantly below recent insider sale prices.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Newly Unsealed Emails Reveal Sarah Ferguson's Congratulatory Note to Epstein on 'Baby Boy', Raising Questions of Secret Heir

Freshly released documents from the Epstein files include a 2009 email from Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, congratulating the convicted sex offender on the birth of a child—a claim that revives long-standing speculation about a potential secret heir to his fortune.

Feb 2, 2026