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SunPower Installs First REC Monolith Panels in Silicon Valley, Signaling Strong Demand for Premium Solar Tech

SunPower has completed its inaugural installation of high-efficiency Monolith solar panels from REC Silicon in California's Santa Cruz, with local installer Cobalt Power Systems reporting immediate sell-out of initial inventory. The move comes amid surging demand from tech-savvy homeowners and follows SunPower's recent quarterly revenue growth.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Morgan Stanley Downgrades Gogo Outlook as 5G Rollout Meets Industry Uncertainty

Analysts remain divided on Gogo Inc.'s trajectory as the in-flight connectivity provider navigates its 5G network launch against a backdrop of strategic shifts and evolving satellite technology debates.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Citi Boosts Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Outlook on Novo Nordisk Partnership Progress

Citi raises Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' price target to $2.10, citing strong momentum from its collaboration with Novo Nordisk on obesity drug candidate LX9851 and improved financials.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Sweetgreen Shares Slump Amid Growth Stock Sell-Off, Goldman Sachs Maintains Sell Rating

The fast-casual salad chain's stock fell sharply this week, pressured by a broader retreat in growth stocks and a reiterated sell call from Goldman Sachs, despite positive signals from the broader restaurant sector.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Michigan Demands $23.7 Million Back from Chinese Battery Maker Gotion After Scrapped Plant Deal

Michigan's Attorney General has formally demanded the return of state funds from Gotion Inc., a Chinese battery manufacturer, following the collapse of its planned $2.4 billion facility. The move highlights growing tensions over foreign investment in U.S. strategic industries.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Reed Jobs Launches $200M+ Venture Fund Aiming to Turn Cancer into a Manageable Condition

Reed Jobs, son of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, has secured over $200 million for Yosemite, a venture fund dedicated to pioneering cancer treatments. Backed by major institutions, the fund seeks to transform cancer from a fatal diagnosis to a chronic, manageable disease within a generation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

WisdomTree Caps Record Year with $144.5B AUM, Outlines Aggressive 2026 Growth Strategy

WisdomTree reports record assets under management of $144.5 billion for 2025, driven by $8.5 billion in net inflows and strategic acquisitions. The firm forecasts continued margin expansion and highlights digital assets, European thematics, and private markets as key growth engines for the coming year.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Standex Delivers Strong Q2 Growth, Fueled by Grid and New Products; Reiterates FY2026 Outlook

Standex International reports robust second-quarter results, with organic growth reaching 6.4% and record quarterly orders. The company's strategic pivot towards high-growth markets like electrical grid infrastructure and new product development is now materially boosting the top line.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Markets Brace for Warsh Era: Hawkish Past Meets Political Pressure at the Fed

President Trump's surprise nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank sends mixed signals to investors, stirring debate over future monetary policy and market stability.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Iran Draws Red Line on Missile Program as U.S. Naval Buildup Intensifies

Amid escalating tensions and a U.S. military buildup in the Gulf, Iran's foreign minister has declared the country's missile capabilities 'non-negotiable,' setting the stage for a precarious diplomatic standoff.

Jan 30, 2026

World

UK PM Announces China Lifts Sanctions on Six British Parliamentarians Amid Thawing Ties

Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed during his Beijing visit that China has removed sanctions against six UK MPs and peers, a move signaling a diplomatic reset after years of tension over human rights concerns.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Poland Points Finger at Russian Spy Agency Over Destructive Year-End Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure

Polish cybersecurity authorities have attributed a wave of disruptive cyberattacks in late December to a hacking group linked to Russia's FSB, marking a potential escalation in tactics against energy and heating infrastructure during a severe winter storm.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Standex Bolsters Grid Tech Portfolio with $462M Amran/Narayan Acquisition Amid Record Margins

Standex International reported resilient Q1 2025 earnings with record gross margins above 40%, while announcing a transformative $462 million acquisition of Amran/Narayan Group, a leader in instrument transformers, aiming to double its exposure to fast-growing electrical infrastructure markets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Advocate Health Announces Major Compensation Overhaul, Boosting Minimum Wage and Benefits Across Six States

Advocate Health, the nation's third-largest nonprofit health system, is investing over $800 million in enhanced compensation and benefits for its 165,000+ employees, raising its minimum wage and expanding tuition aid, mental health support, and paid volunteer time.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Oshkosh Navigates Tariff Headwinds and Mixed Demand to Set 2026 Course

Oshkosh Corporation topped revenue expectations in its latest quarter, but profit fell short as tariffs and cost pressures squeezed margins. The specialty vehicle maker's 2026 outlook balances targeted growth in some segments against persistent challenges in construction markets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Thermo Fisher Beats Q4 Estimates on Product Launches, Acquisitions; Shares Dip Amid Broader Concerns

Thermo Fisher Scientific posted stronger-than-expected Q4 revenue and profit, driven by new products and strategic deals. However, the stock fell as investors weighed pressures in key academic and government markets against the company's solid 2026 outlook.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Lazard Beats Estimates on Strong Advisory, Asset Management Performance

Financial services firm Lazard (LAZ) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, driven by record advisory fees and robust asset growth, signaling resilience in a challenging market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Wall Street's Bold Bets: One Stock Poised to Shine, Two Facing Headwinds

Analysts have pinned high hopes on several names, but a closer look reveals a more nuanced picture. We examine one company likely to justify the optimism and two where significant risks may be overshadowing the bullish price targets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Bottom Line: How Jacobs and Peers Navigated a Turbulent Q3 in Government Consulting

The third-quarter earnings season reveals a sector at a crossroads. While government and technical consulting firms like Jacobs Solutions benefit from long-term structural trends, their latest financial results and market reactions paint a complex picture of resilience and recalibration.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Analysts Trim Targets but See Steady Growth Ahead for Abbott Laboratories

Despite near-term headwinds in its Nutrition segment, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) maintains a bullish long-term outlook with solid organic sales growth projected for 2026, even as major analysts adjust their price targets following Q4 results.

Jan 30, 2026