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Amazon in Advanced Talks to Invest Up to $50 Billion in OpenAI, Signaling Major AI Ambitions

Amazon is reportedly negotiating a landmark investment of up to $50 billion in OpenAI, a move that would reshape the AI landscape and intensify its cloud rivalry with Microsoft and Google. The potential deal highlights the soaring costs of competing in generative AI and could redefine Amazon Web Services' strategy.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

IDeaS Unveils Rate Data Advantage, Promising Deeper Market Insights for Hotel Revenue Teams

The SAS subsidiary's new enhancement leverages vastly expanded consumer rate shopping data, offering hoteliers granular visibility across room types and distribution channels to refine pricing strategies.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

EuroDry Ltd. (EDRY) Surges: Is This Shipping Stock Still Undervalued?

EuroDry Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDRY) has emerged as a top performer on the NASDAQ, riding a wave of bullish momentum. With shares approaching yearly highs, analysts are debating whether the rally still presents a buying opportunity for investors seeking exposure to the dry bulk shipping sector.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Winter Crisis Deepens as U.S. Energy Aid for Ukraine Remains Stalled in Bureaucratic Maze

Promised U.S. funds to repair Ukraine's war-shattered energy grid are caught in administrative limbo, leaving millions vulnerable to extreme cold amid renewed Russian strikes and internal U.S. agency disputes.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Eurozone Economy Posts Steady Growth, But a Weakening Dollar Poses New Export Threat

The Eurozone economy grew 0.3% in Q4 2025, matching the previous quarter's pace and easing earlier recession fears. However, analysts warn that the euro's sharp 14.4% gain against the dollar over the past year threatens to undermine the competitiveness of European exports.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Insider Confidence at Resideo Technologies: Key Executive Boosts Stake Amid Mixed Signals

Amid a year of both share sales and purchases by company executives, a significant insider investment by Andrew Teich signals underlying confidence in Resideo Technologies' future, even as the firm navigates a challenging financial landscape.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Oracle: Why Berkshire Hathaway's Foundation Remains Unshaken in the Post-Buffett Era

Despite a post-transition share price dip, Berkshire Hathaway's unique ecosystem of cash-generating assets, a colossal insurance 'float,' and a discounted valuation suggest the conglomerate is built to last, even without its legendary leader.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

RGC Resources Shareholders Endorse Leadership, Approve Key Measures at Annual Meeting

At its virtual annual meeting, RGC Resources (NASDAQ: RGCO) shareholders voted to re-elect directors, retain Deloitte & Touche as auditors, and approve an expansion of the stock bonus plan, signaling strong support for the company's governance and strategic direction.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Suze Orman's Unflinching Financial Advice: Six Hard Truths for Building Lasting Wealth

Personal finance authority Suze Orman cuts through the noise with six straightforward, often challenging, principles for achieving financial security. From emergency funds to retirement planning, her no-nonsense guidance demands attention.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Smith Douglas Homes Stock Slump Masks Solid Fundamentals: A Buying Opportunity?

Despite an 11% weekly share price drop, Smith Douglas Homes (SDHC) boasts a robust 19% Return on Equity, significantly outpacing the industry average. This divergence between market sentiment and financial health raises questions about short-term pressures versus long-term value.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Putin Agrees to Trump's Request for Temporary Halt on Kyiv Strikes, Kremlin Confirms

The Kremlin stated President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a personal appeal from former U.S. President Donald Trump to pause strikes on Kyiv until February 1, aiming to foster conditions for potential talks, though the scope and durability of the pause remain unclear.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cathie Wood Warns of Gold Bubble, Citing 'Great Depression' Valuation Extremes

Ark Invest's Cathie Wood suggests the recent historic rally in gold may be a late-cycle bubble, pointing to valuation metrics that have surpassed levels seen in the 1930s. The warning follows a sharp, cross-market sell-off that dragged down precious metals and cryptocurrencies.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $90K Following Fed Decision, Triggering $1.68 Billion Liquidation Cascade

Bitcoin's sharp retreat to $81,000 on Thursday, following the Federal Reserve's latest policy announcement, resulted in massive leveraged position liquidations and sent shockwaves through correlated equities.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Ritholtz Wealth Cements Employee-Owned Future as Founder Barry Ritholtz Approaches Milestone

The $7.6 billion RIA has expanded its internal equity plan to 29 employee-owners, formalizing a decade-long succession strategy that aims to preserve independence as co-founder Barry Ritholtz nears 65.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

The Long Game: How a Steady $500 Monthly Investment in This ETF Could Build a Million-Dollar Portfolio

Building significant wealth often hinges on consistency over brilliance. We examine the Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG), its historical performance, and the disciplined, long-term strategy that could potentially transform regular savings into a seven-figure nest egg.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Couche-Tard's Share Price Outpaces Earnings Growth, Raising Valuation Questions

While Alimentation Couche-Tard shareholders have enjoyed solid total returns over five years, a closer look reveals a growing disconnect between its stock performance and underlying profit growth, with recent underperformance adding to investor uncertainty.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Lilly Bets Big on Repertoire's Immune Decoding Tech in Up to $1.9B Autoimmune Pact

Eli Lilly commits $85 million upfront and over $1.8 billion in potential milestones to partner with Repertoire Immune Medicines, aiming to develop a new class of 'tolerizing' therapies that reset the immune system without broad suppression.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Waterstone Financial's Steady Earnings Growth Draws Investor Scrutiny Amid Market Volatility

While speculative stories often captivate the market, Waterstone Financial (NASDAQ:WSBF) stands out with consistent profitability and disciplined leadership—traits gaining attention as investors prioritize fundamentals.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Hasbro Faces Shareholder Lawsuit Over Alleged Magic: The Gathering Overprinting Strategy

Two Hasbro investors have filed a federal derivative lawsuit, accusing the company's leadership of deliberately overproducing Magic: The Gathering cards to mask weaknesses in other divisions, a move they claim devalued the collectible game and misled shareholders about its true financial health.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

German Labor Market Under Strain: Unemployment Tops 3 Million, Rate Climbs to 6.6%

Germany's unemployment rolls swelled past 3 million in January, pushing the jobless rate to 6.6%, marking the highest January figure in a decade and signaling persistent weakness in Europe's largest economy.

Jan 30, 2026