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Greenlight Capital Bets Big on New Coal Giant Core Natural Resources Post-Merger

Greenlight Capital has spotlighted Core Natural Resources (CNR), the entity formed from the merger of Arch Resources and CONSOL Energy, as a key coal investment. The fund cites the company's valuation and combined asset base, even as the sector grapples with operational challenges. This endorsement brings renewed scrutiny to CNR's integration path and its strategy in a complex market.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Tilray Bets on Italy: A New Medical Cannabis Unit Aims to Anchor European Growth

Tilray Brands deepens its commitment to Europe's regulated medical cannabis sector with the launch of Tilray Medical Italia, a strategic venture with local partner Molteni Farmaceutici. The move comes as the company seeks to stabilize its growth narrative amid significant stock market volatility.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Uniti Group Soars 10.6% on $960 Million Fiber Network Securitization Deal

Shares of Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) surged Friday, extending a three-day rally after the telecom infrastructure firm successfully raised $960 million through a novel securitization of its residential fiber assets, signaling strong investor appetite for its expansion strategy.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

IonQ Bets $1.8 Billion on Vertical Integration with SkyWater Acquisition, Aims to Accelerate U.S. Quantum Chip Development

In a major consolidation move within the quantum computing sector, IonQ has announced a definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based semiconductor foundry SkyWater Technology for $1.8 billion. The deal aims to create a domestically controlled, vertically integrated platform to speed up the development and production of advanced quantum processors, citing both technological and national security imperatives.

Jan 31, 2026

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Boeing Secures Labor Peace in Wichita as SPEEA Engineers Ratify New Four-Year Contract

Boeing's Wichita-based engineering union has overwhelmingly approved a new labor agreement, securing substantial pay raises and improved benefits for approximately 1,600 technical staff, many recently transitioned from Spirit AeroSystems.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

GameStop Shares Surge on News of Major Acquisition Plan, CEO Cohen Hints at 'Transformational' Deal

GameStop's stock jumped nearly 5% Friday after the company announced plans for a billion-dollar acquisition, described by CEO Ryan Cohen as a potentially 'transformational' move for the retailer and the markets.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Musk's Vision: Tesla Owners Could Monetize Idle Cars Through Robotaxi Network

Elon Musk reframes Tesla ownership as a potential income source, proposing an 'Airbnb-for-cars' model where private vehicles join an autonomous ride-hailing fleet, offsetting ownership costs.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Ares Management Doubles Down on Alternative Assets: From Football Clubs to Personal Care Giant

In a strategic push beyond traditional lending, Ares Management has seized operational control of a multi-club football group and orchestrated a $1.6 billion financing to create a new global personal care platform, Evermark. The moves signal the firm's aggressive expansion into high-profile, control-oriented credit opportunities.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Equity Residential: A Deep Dive into Valuation Amid Shifting Rental Markets and Rates

Equity Residential's stock performance has been mixed, lagging behind long-term benchmarks. A detailed analysis of its discounted cash flow and peer comparisons suggests the apartment REIT may be trading at a significant discount to its intrinsic value, presenting a potential opportunity as market dynamics evolve.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Robinhood's Pivot: From Meme Stocks to Government Mandates and Tokenized Markets Amid Valuation Scrutiny

Robinhood Markets is navigating a transformative phase, reportedly in talks to manage a potential federal 'Trump account' program for minors while simultaneously expanding into tokenized equities and prediction markets. This strategic shift raises critical questions about its regulatory footprint, business model evolution, and long-term valuation.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

McEwen Mining's Valuation Puzzle: Mixed Signals Amid Precious Metals Volatility

McEwen Mining (NYSE: MUX) presents a complex picture for investors, with recent share price movements showing short-term declines against a backdrop of longer-term gains. As the market digests its latest financial results—$166.5 million in revenue alongside an $11.9 million net loss—questions arise about how to value its exposure to gold, silver, and copper. This analysis delves into the valuation metrics and market sentiment surrounding the miner.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Mondelez Consolidates Power: CFO Luca Zaramella Takes Helm as COO Amid Scrutiny Over Costs and Growth

Mondelez International merges financial and operational oversight under veteran CFO Luca Zaramella, who assumes the additional role of Chief Operating Officer. The strategic move aims to tighten cost discipline across global commercial units but raises questions about succession planning and cash flow pressures as the snack giant navigates a challenging market.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Dentsply Sirona's Turnaround Hinges on Halting Revenue Slide, Capital Missteps

Dentsply Sirona faces mounting pressure as declining sales and poor capital returns challenge its recovery narrative. With shares down sharply over multiple years, investors question management's strategy in a competitive dental market.

Jan 31, 2026

World

Over 200 Feared Dead in Catastrophic Collapse at Key Congo Coltan Mine

A devastating landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern DRC has claimed hundreds of lives, casting a harsh spotlight on the perilous conditions in artisanal mining and the complex conflict over the region's critical minerals.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Beyond the Bubble Talk: A16z's Horowitz Points to Unprecedented Demand Fueling the AI Revolution

Amid soaring valuations and bubble fears, venture capital heavyweight Ben Horowitz argues the AI surge is fundamentally different, driven by historic customer adoption and revenue growth that signals a new computing era.

Jan 31, 2026

World

Venezuela's Interim Government Releases Remaining U.S. Detainees Amid Diplomatic Thaw

All known American citizens detained in Venezuela have been freed by the interim administration, marking a significant shift following the political transition after former President Maduro's extradition.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

China's Manufacturing Momentum Stalls in January, Slipping Back into Contraction

China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in January, official data shows, reversing a brief December expansion and underscoring persistent domestic demand challenges despite robust exports.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

BigBear.ai's Stock Surge Masks a Critical Investor Dilemma

Despite an 11.8% rally in 2026, BigBear.ai faces a pivotal shareholder vote that could dictate its acquisition-fueled growth strategy and test investor confidence.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Navigating the 2025 Tax Season: Key Steps and Common Pitfalls for Filers

As the April 2025 tax deadline approaches, experts advise meticulous preparation to avoid penalties. A Beckley tax specialist outlines essential steps for both new and experienced filers, emphasizing the importance of documenting all income sources.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Freight Brokerage Collapse Deepens: Vantage Carrier Files $1.3M Lawsuit as Industry Grapples with Fallout

The unraveling of the R&R Family of Companies is sending shockwaves through the freight industry, with a new lawsuit from Vantage Carrier alleging over $1.3 million in unpaid invoices. The case adds to a growing pile of legal claims and exposes the precarious financial exposure of carriers and small operators caught in the wake.

Jan 31, 2026