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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

First Hawaiian Bank Navigates Shifting Tides: Q4 2025 Shows Strength, 2026 Outlook Cautious Amid Rate Uncertainty

First Hawaiian Bank reported a solid fourth quarter, driven by net interest margin expansion and loan growth, while outlining a cautious 2026 outlook. Executives highlighted Hawaii's resilient economy and strong credit quality, alongside a new, flexible $250 million share buyback program.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

First Business Financial Services Caps 2025 with Strong Quarter, Navigates Isolated CRE Challenge

First Business Financial Services (FBIZ) reported robust 2025 results, driven by resilient margins and core deposit growth, while detailing a contained credit issue in its commercial real estate portfolio and outlining double-digit growth targets for the coming year.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Scalpel: How Intuitive Surgical and Medtronic Are Positioning for the AI-Driven Future of Surgery

While fully autonomous robotic surgeons remain on the horizon, the foundational technology and data ecosystems being built today are setting the stage for a transformative shift. Two industry giants, Intuitive Surgical and Medtronic, offer investors distinct pathways to capitalize on this evolving landscape.

Jan 30, 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

Exclusive: Thoma Bravo Weighs Multi-Billion Dollar Sale of Healthcare Cybersecurity Leader Imprivata

Private equity giant Thoma Bravo is exploring a sale of Imprivata, a key player in healthcare digital identity software, in a deal that could value the company at up to $7 billion, sources tell Reuters.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cocoa Price Retreat Offers Breather for Mondelez, Morgan Stanley Sees Clearer Path to Earnings Growth

As cocoa futures pull back from historic highs, Morgan Stanley boosts its price target for snack giant Mondelez International, citing improved earnings visibility. The firm maintains an Overweight rating, highlighting the company's resilient financials and shareholder returns amidst lingering sales growth uncertainties.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SanDisk Stock: After 100% Surge, Analysts See Room for Growth Through 2026

SanDisk shares skyrocketed following a blowout Q2 report, with Cantor Fitzgerald arguing the rally has further to run, driven by AI demand and favorable NAND pricing dynamics.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Mine Collapse in Eastern Congo Claims Over 200 Lives, Exposing Perils of Artisanal Coltan Mining

A catastrophic landslide at a major coltan mine in rebel-held eastern Congo has killed hundreds of informal miners, casting a harsh light on the deadly human cost behind the global tech supply chain.

Jan 30, 2026

World

New Epstein Document Dump Reveals Commerce Secretary Lutnick's Island Lunch, Contradicting Past Claims

A massive release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents by the Justice Department includes emails showing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick planned a 2012 lunch on the financier's private island, despite previous assertions he had severed ties. The files also contain communications involving Donald Trump and Elon Musk, fueling ongoing political and legal scrutiny.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Venezuela's Oil Sector: Exxon, Chevron Signal Cautious Interest Amid Political Shifts

U.S. oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron hinted at a potential future role in Venezuela's energy revival during earnings calls, emphasizing the need for legal stability and clearer political outcomes before any major commitments. While sanctions ease and new legislation emerges, the path to significant investment remains long and fraught with uncertainty.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Wells Fargo Raises AEP Price Target as Utility Giant Advances $2.65 Billion Fuel Cell Project

Wells Fargo updates its long-term valuation for American Electric Power (AEP), raising its price target to $140, as the utility secures a major fuel cell investment and a 20-year power purchase agreement for a new Wyoming facility.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Markets Slip as Trump's Fed Chair Pick Stokes Policy Uncertainty

U.S. stocks extended losses into a third session as investors weighed the potential implications of Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, capping a volatile week of trading.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Gold's Record Run Meets Reality: Dollar Surge Triggers Sharp Sell-Off

Gold prices soared to a historic peak above $5,500 an ounce this week, fueled by Fed policy signals, only to plunge dramatically as a resurgent U.S. Dollar and profit-taking sparked a broad retreat. The volatile swing sets a tense stage for the metal as markets await key economic data.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Powell's Legacy: A 'Wash' Amid Economic Resilience, Says SoFi CEO as Fed Transition Looms

SoFi CEO Anthony Noto calls the Powell Fed era a mixed bag, praising the ultimate economic stability despite policy stumbles. As the baton passes to a new Treasury Secretary, investors weigh SoFi's record growth against a cautious 2026 outlook.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Apple's Earnings Spotlight Memory Crunch, Fueling Optimism for Chipmaker Micron

Apple's record-breaking quarter highlighted a persistent memory chip shortage, driven by AI demand. This dynamic is creating a powerful tailwind for U.S.-based memory leader Micron Technology, with industry commentary suggesting the upcycle has further to run.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

False Merger Rumors Spark Industry Debate Over Aggressive Recruiting Tactics

A baseless rumor about a potential Osaic-Cetera merger, which spread rapidly through advisor networks, has highlighted the intense pressures and sometimes questionable tactics in today's financial advisor recruiting landscape.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Stalls Near Two-Month Low as Warsh Fed Pick Fails to Offset ETF Exodus

Bitcoin struggles to find a floor, trading near November lows as the nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair fails to spark a rally. Persistent outflows from US spot ETFs and a broader risk-off mood compound the pressure, raising fresh doubts about the cryptocurrency's 'digital gold' narrative.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Houston Giants Diverge on Venezuela as Profits Slump: Chevron Bets Big, Exxon Stays Out

Amid a sharp drop in annual profits, Chevron and Exxon Mobil chart starkly different courses on Venezuela's oil potential, highlighting the industry's split response to geopolitical risk and economic uncertainty.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitwise CIO Projects Bitcoin Could Reach $6.5 Million in Two Decades, Citing Institutionalization and Monetary Shifts

Following a turbulent 2025, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan anticipates a period of consolidation for Bitcoin, driven by growing institutional adoption and nascent central bank interest, which he believes lays the groundwork for an unprecedented long-term valuation.

Jan 30, 2026