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Cocoa Futures Bounce from Multi-Year Lows as Oversold Market Triggers Short Covering

Cocoa prices staged a modest technical rebound on Friday, halting a month-long slide that had pushed contracts to their lowest levels in over two years. The move higher, driven by short-covering in an oversold market, comes amid a complex backdrop of abundant near-term supplies, weakening demand, and a tightening longer-term outlook.

Jan 30, 2026

World

UN Faces 'Imminent Financial Collapse' as U.S. Withholds Funds, Guterres Warns

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the United Nations is at risk of running out of cash by July, citing a deepening funding crisis exacerbated by withheld U.S. contributions and systemic budgetary pressures.

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

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

Three Mid-Cap Stocks Facing Headwinds: Why Analysts Are Sounding the Alarm

While mid-cap companies often represent a sweet spot between growth and stability, heightened competition and shifting market dynamics are putting pressure on some notable names. Here’s a closer look at three stocks where caution may be warranted.

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

Piper Sandler Bullish on Stryker, Sees 17% Upside Fueled by New Robotic Tech

Analyst Matthew O'Brien reaffirms an Overweight rating and $420 price target for Stryker, highlighting the potential of its new Mako RPS handheld orthopedic robot to capture cost-sensitive markets and compete with rivals like Zimmer Biomet.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

DexCom's Strong Q4 Preliminary Results and Ambitious 2026 Outlook Fuel Investor Optimism

DexCom Inc. (DXCM) has released preliminary Q4 figures that exceeded expectations and provided robust long-term guidance, reinforcing its position as a favored pick among analysts and hedge funds in the medical devices sector.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Mastercard Beats Earnings Estimates as Services and Global Deals Fuel Growth

Mastercard's Q4 2025 results surpassed profit expectations, driven by strong demand for its value-added services and key global partnerships, highlighting the payments giant's resilience amid economic uncertainty.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Deckers Defies Doubters: Hoka and Ugg Power Record Q3, Sending Shares Skyward

Fueled by surging global demand for its Hoka and Ugg brands, Deckers Outdoor Corp. posted a robust third-quarter performance that surpassed expectations, driving its stock price up sharply and assuaging recent Wall Street concerns over growth sustainability.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SLB Secures Major Five-Year PDO Contracts for Oman's Block-6, Bolstering Local Manufacturing and Long-Term Services

SLB has won significant five-year contracts from Petroleum Development Oman for the giant Block-6 field. The deals mandate local wellhead manufacturing and deploy advanced recovery technologies, anchoring SLB's long-term service role and supporting Omani job creation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Diana Shipping (DSX) in the Spotlight: How Revised Analyst Targets Are Redefining the Investment Narrative

A wave of updated price targets from Wall Street analysts is prompting investors to reassess Diana Shipping Inc. The shifting forecasts reflect changing views on dry bulk shipping fundamentals and the company's strategic position, moving the stock's story beyond recent quarters.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Oil Prices Edge Higher as Middle East Tensions Simmer, Supply Risks Loom

Crude oil and gasoline prices advanced on Friday, supported by persistent geopolitical risks in the Middle East and ongoing supply constraints, though gains were tempered by a stronger dollar and diplomatic signals.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Revolut Founder's Residency Flip-Flop: Storonsky Back in UK After Brief Dubai Filing Sparks Regulatory Scrutiny

Nikolay Storonsky, the billionaire CEO of fintech giant Revolut, has officially corrected corporate records to reaffirm his UK residency, following a brief filing that listed him in the UAE—a move that had sent shockwaves through regulators and political circles.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Panama's Supreme Court Nullifies Hutchison Ports Contract, Scuttling $23 Billion MSC-BlackRock Deal

Panama's Supreme Court has declared CK Hutchison's concession to operate the Balboa and Cristóbal ports unconstitutional, derailing a major sale and placing APM Terminals in temporary control. The ruling intensifies geopolitical tensions over control of the strategic Panama Canal.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Channel Crossings in 2025: French Rescues Top 6,000 as Death Toll and Smuggler Tactics Evolve

France's maritime authority reports rescuing over 6,000 migrants from the English Channel last year, with at least 25 fatalities. Despite the peril, crossings persist at high volume, fueled by increasingly overcrowded boats and evolving smuggling methods.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Robert Half Stock Soars 26% as Recruitment Giant Signals Long-Awaited Turnaround

Shares of the staffing leader surged after its Q4 earnings hinted at a potential end to a multi-year slump, with management pointing to positive sequential growth for the first time since 2021.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

LyondellBasell Navigates 'Deepest Downturn' with Cost Cuts and Strategic Shifts Amid Trade Volatility

Facing what CEO Peter Vanacker calls the 'deepest and longest downturn' of his career, LyondellBasell reported Q1 2025 results while detailing a new $500 million cash improvement plan. The chemical giant is leaning into portfolio restructuring and its global supply network to weather trade policy uncertainty and weak demand.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Oil Giants Exxon, Chevron Post Lower Annual Profits Amid Price Slump, Pivot to New Ventures

Exxon Mobil and Chevron reported declines in full-year earnings as a sustained oil surplus pressured prices, though both companies highlighted strategic shifts toward LNG, chemicals, and power projects to fuel future growth.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Lebanon, Syria Strike Prisoner Transfer Deal in Bid to Mend Fractured Ties

In a significant diplomatic move, Lebanon's Cabinet has approved an agreement to repatriate hundreds of Syrian prisoners, addressing a major point of contention as the two nations navigate a new political reality following the 2024 ouster of Bashar al-Assad.

Jan 30, 2026