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Gentex Navigates Tariff Headwinds, Posts Strong Q4 on Vox Integration and Core Margin Expansion

Gentex Corporation delivered a mixed 2025, with Q4 results buoyed by its Vox acquisition and improved core profitability, while tariffs on China exports continued to pressure sales. The automotive tech supplier provided a roadmap focused on advanced mirrors, sensing, and new electrochromic applications like dimmable visors.

Jan 30, 2026

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ArcBest Navigates Freight Downturn with Cost Discipline and AI Push, Posts Mixed Q4 Results

Despite a challenging freight market, ArcBest reports resilient fourth-quarter performance, highlighting strategic cost controls, a turnaround in its asset-light segment, and significant investments in AI and automation to drive future efficiency.

Jan 30, 2026

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Beyond the Hype: Five Stocks Poised to Define the 2026 Investment Landscape

As 2026 unfolds, the AI investment thesis is maturing beyond initial skepticism, creating opportunities in both leading tech giants and overlooked sectors. We analyze five companies, from semiconductor powerhouses to regional e-commerce leaders, positioned for a pivotal year.

Jan 30, 2026

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Fermi Faces Investor Ire: Class Actions Target Project Matador's Funding and Disclosure Claims

Fermi Inc. is confronting multiple class action lawsuits alleging it misled investors about tenant demand and funding risks for its flagship AI data center project, Project Matador. The legal challenges emerge as the company navigates a high-stakes, capital-intensive build-out in a competitive sector.

Jan 30, 2026

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Scotts Miracle-Gro Sheds Cannabis Unit in Strategic Pivot, Announces $500 Million Buyback

Scotts Miracle-Gro is selling its Hawthorne gardening subsidiary to focus on its core lawn and garden business, while launching a significant share repurchase program to return capital to shareholders.

Jan 30, 2026

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Silvercorp Metals Diversifies Portfolio with Strategic Gold Venture in Kyrgyzstan

Silvercorp Metals has solidified its expansion into Central Asia by acquiring a majority stake in Chaarat ZAAV CJSC, forming a joint venture with state-owned Kyrgyzaltyn to develop permitted gold projects. The move signals a strategic pivot for the historically silver-focused miner as it seeks to balance geographic and commodity risks.

Jan 30, 2026

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Slovenia Taps Planet Labs for Satellite Data, as Market Weighs High-Flying Valuation

Planet Labs secures a strategic enterprise agreement with the Slovenian government, expanding its public sector footprint with applications in agriculture, urban development, and disaster preparedness. The deal comes as investors scrutinize the company's premium market valuation amidst growing competition in the Earth observation sector.

Jan 30, 2026

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Realty Income Diversifies: Enters Mexican Industrial Market and Launches Asset Management Arm

Realty Income, the renowned monthly dividend payer, is making a strategic pivot by acquiring industrial assets in Mexico and establishing a new fee-based asset management business for institutional investors, signaling a significant expansion beyond its core U.S. retail net-lease portfolio.

Jan 30, 2026

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eBay's Fee Shift and Green Push: A Strategic Pivot or Seller Squeeze?

eBay is navigating a complex transition, implementing new ad fees and AI restrictions while doubling down on sustainability. These moves are reshaping the marketplace dynamics for sellers and investors alike.

Jan 30, 2026

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TSMC's Arizona Megafab Signals AI Boom, But Investors Question Valuation Amid Massive Expansion

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's planned Arizona gigafab cluster, backed by a US$250 billion U.S.-Taiwan initiative, underscores its pivotal role in powering the AI revolution while raising questions about capital intensity and long-term returns in the reshoring era.

Jan 30, 2026

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Intel's AI Ambitions Hit Supply Wall; Nvidia's Grip on Chip Market Tightens

Intel's latest earnings reveal persistent supply challenges in the AI chip race, while Nvidia's strategic control over production capacity cements its long-term dominance, analysts say.

Jan 30, 2026

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Presidential Endorsement Sends French Eyewear Maker Soaring, But Can It Revive a Fading Industry?

A pair of aviator sunglasses worn by French President Emmanuel Macron during a high-profile moment at Davos has triggered a global sales frenzy for the historic brand Henry Jullien. While the Italian-owned company sees its stock and orders surge, industry veterans question whether the presidential spotlight can stem the long-term decline of French eyewear manufacturing.

Jan 30, 2026

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South African Startup Lift Airlines Gains IATA Membership, Paving Way for International Expansion

South African low-cost carrier Lift has secured membership in the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a key milestone that validates its business model and facilitates its planned regional expansion into Mauritius and Reunion.

Jan 30, 2026

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Copper's Bull Run: Three Mining Giants Poised to Capitalize on Surging Demand

As copper prices surge over 40% since August, driven by supply constraints and green energy demand, investors are eyeing major producers BHP, Freeport-McMoRan, and Southern Copper, each offering a distinct path to exposure in the red-hot market.

Jan 30, 2026

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Potential Devon-Coterra Merger Poised to Reshape U.S. Shale Landscape

Advanced talks between Devon Energy and Coterra Energy could culminate in one of the largest shale oil deals on record, signaling a new wave of consolidation as producers seek scale and efficiency amid market volatility.

Jan 30, 2026

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IG Group Finalizes Acquisition of Australian Crypto Exchange Independent Reserve, Eyes Asian Expansion

London-based trading giant IG Group has completed its takeover of Australian cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve, following regulatory approval in Singapore. The move paves the way for the launch of regulated crypto services in key markets including Singapore, Australia, and the UAE by late 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

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Tesla's Pivot to Autonomy Divides Wall Street: Analysts Weigh 'End of an Era' Against Bullish Tech Bets

Tesla's latest earnings call, emphasizing a strategic shift towards autonomous vehicles and robotics, has drawn a spectrum of reactions from prominent investors. While some see it as a necessary evolution, others warn of significant costs and transitional risks, creating a clear divide in analyst sentiment.

Jan 30, 2026

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Gold's Record Run: Is the Rally Built to Last, or a Bubble Ready to Burst?

As gold and the popular GLD ETF hit historic highs, retail and institutional investors alike are grappling with a critical question: is this a sustainable shift or a speculative peak? We examine the drivers behind the surge and the debate on what comes next.

Jan 30, 2026

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7 Leaves Cafe Brews Up a Tech Upgrade: Partners with Square to Streamline Operations Across All 44 U.S. Stores

The popular Vietnamese-American beverage chain is implementing Square's commerce platform to unify in-store and drive-thru experiences, enhance loyalty programs, and scale its growing national footprint.

Jan 30, 2026

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Brookfield Business Touts Record Capital Recycling, Nears Corporate Reorganization Milestone

Brookfield Business Partners reported a robust 2025, generating over $2 billion from asset sales, reducing debt, and making strategic acquisitions. The firm is on the cusp of a major corporate restructuring into a single listed entity, aiming to boost liquidity and investor appeal in a shifting global landscape.

Jan 30, 2026