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U.S. Bets Big on Homegrown Rare Earths, Challenging Lynas Amid Leadership Shift

Major U.S. federal investment to build a domestic rare earth supply chain emerges as a direct competitive threat to Lynas Rare Earths, coinciding with the planned retirement of its long-serving CEO Amanda Lacaze. The developments test the Australian miner's strategic position in a market defined by geopolitical tensions and supply security concerns.

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

Business

Qualcomm's Strategic Pivot: From Mobile Dominance to AI at the Edge

Qualcomm is aggressively diversifying its business beyond smartphones, forging new partnerships in drone security and legal tech to establish its Snapdragon platform as a cornerstone for on-device AI and edge computing.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Uranium Royalty in the Spotlight: High Valuation Meets Deep Discount Debate Ahead of Key Investor Conference

As Uranium Royalty Corp. (TSX:URC) prepares to present at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference, investors are grappling with a stark valuation paradox: a sky-high price-to-sales ratio suggests overvaluation, while a discounted cash flow model points to significant upside. The company's recent share price surge adds momentum to the debate.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

VICI Properties: A Deep Value Play or Value Trap? Analysts Weigh In After Stock Slump

Shares of gaming and hospitality REIT VICI Properties have faced recent headwinds, trading near $28 and presenting a significant discount to analyst targets. We examine whether the current valuation gap signals a buying opportunity or reflects deeper sectoral risks.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Analysts Revise Zillow Outlook: What's Driving the New Price Target?

Wall Street analysts have issued a revised price target for Zillow Group, signaling a recalibration of expectations around the online real estate giant's business model and competitive standing in a shifting market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Aon's €260M Climate Fund Fuels Investor Debate: Strategic Pivot or Valuation Stretch?

Aon plc (NYSE: AON) is in the spotlight following the launch of a major emerging markets climate transition fund with Irish Life Investment Managers. The move expands its sustainable investment footprint to over €1 billion as analysts scrutinize whether its current share price fully reflects future growth prospects amid a mixed performance backdrop.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Rigetti Computing Faces Headwinds: Key Quantum Chip Delay and DARPA Contract Snub Challenge Growth Trajectory

Rigetti Computing's roadmap hits a snag as it delays its next-generation 108-qubit processor to address error rates and fails to advance in a strategic DARPA program. The dual setbacks intensify scrutiny on the company's competitive position against well-funded rivals in the race for practical quantum computing.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Gallagher Closes Strong 2025, Eyes Sustained Growth Amid Evolving Insurance Landscape

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by a dual organic and acquisition growth strategy. The insurance broker sees continued momentum into 2026, navigating a mixed pricing environment and leveraging its recent mega-merger with Assured Partners.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Apple Shatters Records as iPhone 17 Demand Defies Market Doubts

Apple's fiscal Q1 2026 results, fueled by "staggering" demand for the iPhone 17, delivered record revenue and a dramatic turnaround in China, silencing critics and reigniting growth.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Green Aviation Dream Grounded: Ecojet Becomes Latest Regional Airline to Liquidate

The new year brings a fresh wave of airline failures as Ecojet, a UK-based startup aiming to be the world's first zero-emission carrier, enters voluntary liquidation. Its collapse follows recent shutdowns in the Philippines and India, highlighting persistent turbulence in the regional aviation sector.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

NewtekOne Posts Record 2025, Touts Bank Charter Success and Disruptive Tech Edge

NewtekOne (NASDAQ: NEWT) reported robust Q4 and full-year 2025 results, highlighting the third anniversary of its OCC-chartered bank. The financial holding company saw net income rise 16.4% to $80 million, driven by strong deposit growth, successful securitizations, and a focus on serving independent business owners with long-term, 'patient capital' loans.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

FAT Brands' Bankruptcy Triggers Second Wave of Smokey Bones Closures, Accelerating Shift to Twin Peaks

Amid Chapter 11 proceedings, FAT Brands and its affiliate Twin Hospitality are shuttering an additional 14 Smokey Bones BBQ restaurants nationwide. The move follows earlier closures and conversions, highlighting a strategic pivot toward the more profitable Twin Peaks sports bar concept as the parent company restructures.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Saks OFF 5TH Slashes Store Footprint, Closing Dozens of Outlets in Bankruptcy Restructuring

Saks Global, the parent of luxury retailers Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, will shutter the vast majority of its Saks OFF 5TH off-price stores and all Last Call locations, marking a dramatic retreat from the discount luxury sector as it navigates Chapter 11.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals: A Deep Value Play or a Value Trap?

After a significant rebound, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (ACAD) shares present a conundrum for investors. While a discounted cash flow model suggests deep undervaluation, the stock's volatile history and mixed performance metrics demand a closer look at the underlying narrative.

Feb 3, 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

Mortgage Delinquencies Surge as Hidden Costs and Economic Pressures Squeeze Homeowners

A sharp 18.6% annual rise in serious mortgage delinquencies signals deepening strain for American homeowners, driven by soaring insurance, taxes, and living costs rather than risky loans.

Feb 2, 2026

IRS Confirms Tax-Free Status of $1,776 'Warrior Dividend' for 1.5 Million Service Members

The Internal Revenue Service has officially designated a one-time $1,776 payment to approximately 1.5 million U.S. service members as non-taxable income, providing a financial boost that does not need to be reported on federal returns.

Feb 2, 2026

Kansas Overhauls Education Savings Program: Lower Fees, More Choices Arrive in March

TOPEKA — Kansas's popular Learning Quest 529 savings plans are set for a significant upgrade next month, promising families new investment options, enhanced planning tools, and reduced management fees under a new administrator, State Treasurer Steven Johnson announced.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Rafah Crossing Reopens: A Lifeline for Gaza's Civilians Amid Ongoing Conflict

The Rafah border crossing, Gaza's sole gateway to Egypt, has partially reopened for pedestrian traffic after a prolonged Israeli closure, offering a fragile hope for medical evacuations and family reunifications.

Feb 2, 2026