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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

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

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

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

MGIC Investment's Q4 Revenue Falls Short of Estimates as Mortgage Market Headwinds Persist

Mortgage insurance provider MGIC Investment Corp. (NYSE: MTG) reported fourth-quarter revenue that missed analyst expectations, highlighting challenges in a cooling housing market. While earnings per share met consensus, flat year-over-year sales growth disappointed investors.

Feb 2, 2026

Trump Pressures House GOP to Back His Shutdown Deal Amid Conservative Revolt

President Trump urges immediate House passage of a bipartisan spending deal to end the government shutdown, facing resistance from both progressive Democrats and his own party's right flank over immigration enforcement terms.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Telia and Ice Forge Network Alliance to Challenge Telenor's Norwegian Dominance

In a strategic move to cut costs and bolster infrastructure, Telia Norway and Lyse-owned Ice are merging their mobile radio access networks into a new joint venture, aiming to build a nationwide challenger to market leader Telenor.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Russia-Ukraine Talks to Resume in Abu Dhabi Amid Ongoing Strikes

A new round of U.S.-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is scheduled for this week in Abu Dhabi, officials confirm, as battlefield violence and long-range attacks continue to shape the diplomatic landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond Survival: Eight Trends Redefining Small Business Success in 2026

A new report highlights how small and medium-sized businesses are leveraging AI, hyper-personalization, and sustainable practices not just to adapt, but to lead in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

EQB's Five-Year Surge: How a 117% Total Return Outpaced the TSX

Shares of Canadian challenger bank EQB have delivered stellar long-term gains, significantly outperforming the broader market. While recent momentum has cooled, the stock's journey offers insights into the power of dividends and shifting market sentiment.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Banorte's Shifting Price Targets Signal Renewed Market Scrutiny

A revised analyst price target for Grupo Financiero Banorte (BMV:GFNORTE O) is refocusing investor attention on the Mexican banking giant, highlighting how evolving assessments of risk and growth potential can rapidly reshape a stock's narrative.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The $15,000 Lesson: How Cutting One Major Expense in 2016 Could Have Reshaped Your Finances

A look back at 2016's recurring bills reveals a stark financial truth: small, consistent savings on expenses like cable, cell plans, or insurance, when invested, could have yielded a significant nest egg by today.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Estate Planning: Seven Strategies to Sidestep Costly and Lengthy Probate

The probate process can drain an estate's assets and burden heirs for years. Financial and legal experts outline practical steps families can take now to ensure a smoother transfer of wealth.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

February's Investment Spotlight: Three Stocks Poised for Growth in 2026

As markets navigate a new year, analysts are eyeing potential outperformers. Amazon, BeOne Medicines, and Enterprise Products Partners emerge as compelling picks, each backed by distinct catalysts from AI to biotech breakthroughs.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Pet Industry Investment: Can Niche Player Chewy Outpace Retail Giant Walmart?

As the pet care market expands, investors weigh the focused approach of Chewy against Walmart's diversified scale. While Chewy offers pure exposure, Walmart's broader ecosystem and advertising growth present a compelling alternative.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Headlines: Three European Small-Caps Poised for Growth in February 2026

Amid a patchy eurozone recovery, investors are scanning the market's fringes for potential. We spotlight three small-cap stocks from Norway and Sweden, each navigating unique challenges while showing flashes of promise for the discerning, risk-tolerant investor.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Peace Talks Delayed, Then Drone Strike: Russian Attack Kills Ukrainian Miners Returning From Shift

A Russian drone strike targeted a bus carrying coal miners in central Ukraine, killing at least a dozen workers hours after Kyiv announced a postponement of diplomatic negotiations. The attack, condemned as a deliberate strike on civilians, marks one of the deadliest single incidents for Ukraine's energy sector since the invasion began.

Feb 2, 2026