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High Tide Caps Record Year with Strong Q4, Eyes German Expansion and U.S. Ambitions

High Tide Inc. reported record quarterly revenue and profitability in its fiscal Q4 2025, fueled by robust Canadian retail growth. The company outlined aggressive store expansion plans and detailed integration efforts for its new German medical cannabis asset, while also signaling cautious optimism regarding potential U.S. market entry.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Profit Isn't Everything: Three Companies Making Money But Failing to Impress Investors

Profitability alone doesn't guarantee a winning stock. We examine three firms—Chewy, RH, and Proto Labs—that are in the black but face significant headwinds that may limit their future returns, prompting investors to look elsewhere for growth.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Postage Meter: How Data Analytics is Unlocking Hidden Savings in Business Shipping

For many companies, shipping remains a blind spot in the budget. New analysis reveals how leveraging logistics data can identify inefficiencies, renegotiate carrier contracts, and transform a cost center into a source of competitive advantage.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Pony AI Forges Key Alliance with ATBB to Accelerate Robotaxi Rollout Across Major Chinese Cities

Autonomous driving leader Pony AI partners with premium mobility provider Beijing ATBB, aiming to deploy its seventh-generation robotaxis in top-tier cities and key travel hubs, marking a significant step in China's driverless commercialization push.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Coinbase CEO Pledges to Match Federal 'Trump Accounts' Contributions, Eyes Bitcoin Payments

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announces the company will match the U.S. government's $1,000 'Trump Accounts' contribution for eligible children of employees, with a preference to execute the match in Bitcoin, highlighting crypto's growing intersection with federal policy initiatives.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Headlines: Three Small-Cap Stocks Poised for Growth in a Steady-Rate Environment

With the Federal Reserve holding rates steady and economic signals mixed, investors are looking beyond the S&P 500 for growth. We analyze three under-the-radar companies—Tiptree, Slide Insurance, and Colony Bankcorp—that show strong fundamentals and strategic momentum as we head into 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond Stocks and Crypto: Three Fintech Brokers Bet Big on Prediction Markets

As platforms like Kalshi gain regulatory traction, major online brokerages are making strategic moves into prediction markets. We analyze what this emerging trend could mean for Webull, Robinhood, and Interactive Brokers.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Trillion-Dollar Mark: Broadcom's AI-Driven Ascent and the Road Ahead for 2026

Having cemented its status as a trillion-dollar titan on the back of the AI boom, semiconductor leader Broadcom now sets its sights on sustained growth. We analyze the drivers behind its surge and what investors can expect in the coming year.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SpaceX Eyes June 2026 for Historic IPO, Potentially Aligning with Celestial Event and Musk's Milestone

SpaceX is reportedly targeting June 2026 for its long-awaited public market debut, with sources suggesting the timing could be synchronized with a rare planetary alignment and CEO Elon Musk's 55th birthday, as the company seeks capital for its ambitious Mars missions.

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

GeneDx CEO on a Mission: Ending the 'Diagnostic Odyssey' for Rare Diseases

In an exclusive interview, GeneDx CEO Katherine Stueland details how rapid genomic testing is transforming pediatric care, slashing diagnosis times from years to days and building a data-driven bridge to future therapies.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

InterDigital Inks Key Patent Deal with LG, Expanding Royalty Stream Beyond Smartphones to TVs and Monitors

InterDigital has secured a new multi-year patent license agreement with LG Electronics, extending its royalty base into consumer electronics like digital TVs and display monitors, signaling a strategic diversification of its licensing revenue.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Okta Confronts Widespread Phishing Attack Amid Key Asia-Pacific Leadership Appointment

Identity management giant Okta is responding to a significant phishing campaign targeting over 100 enterprise customers' single sign-on credentials, while simultaneously naming Dan Mountstephen to lead its Asia-Pacific and Japan expansion efforts.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Headlines: Three Asian Small-Caps Drawing Investor Scrutiny

Amidst a complex macroeconomic backdrop, a select group of Asian small-cap stocks is capturing attention for their distinct value propositions and growth narratives. We examine China Feihe, Digital China Holdings, and Thai Beverage, assessing their financial health and strategic positioning in volatile markets.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Florida's Theme Park Magic Meets a Deep Freeze: Icicles Drape Disney and Universal in Rare Winter Scene

A record-breaking cold snap transforms Orlando's iconic theme parks, with fountains freezing and icicles forming on attractions from Epcot to the new Epic Universe, prompting operational adjustments.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

California Lawmakers Push to Expand FAIR Plan Beyond Fire Coverage, Aiming for 'One-Policy' Solution

A new legislative effort seeks to transform California's insurer of last resort into a comprehensive provider, potentially ending the need for hundreds of thousands of homeowners to juggle multiple policies amid the state's ongoing insurance crisis.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nvidia's Path to Millionaire Returns: A Realistic Look Beyond the Hype

While Nvidia's explosive past growth is legendary, its current $4.5 trillion valuation makes a single-stock millionaire story improbable. However, its pivotal role in the AI boom positions it as a powerful engine for market-beating returns, a critical component in any long-term wealth-building strategy.

Feb 2, 2026

Government Shutdown Disrupts Economic Calendar: Key Jobs Report Delayed

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has postponed the release of January's highly anticipated employment data due to a partial federal funding lapse, marking the latest economic disruption from Washington's budget impasse.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Chatbot: Veteran Analyst Pivots AI Investment Thesis to Physical World, Backs Tesla and Nvidia

As Wall Street remains fixated on software-based AI, a leading tech analyst argues the next trillion-dollar opportunity lies in 'physical AI'—machines that see, move, and act. Dan Ives of Wedbush singles out Tesla and Nvidia as the indispensable architects of this new industrial revolution.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Survey Reveals Lingering Cash Safety Fears Among CFOs, Despite Post-SVB Reforms

A new report finds corporate treasurers remain deeply concerned about deposit security, with most businesses holding funds far above FDIC insurance limits and vulnerable to operational shutdowns if a primary bank fails.

Feb 2, 2026