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SkyWest Secures Long-Term Deals with Major Carriers, Anchoring E175 Fleet Expansion Through 2028

Regional airline SkyWest, Inc. has locked in multi-year contract extensions with United Airlines and Delta Air Lines for its Embraer E175 aircraft, providing a stable foundation for growth and improved financial visibility. The agreements solidify the company's fleet strategy and partnership with Embraer amid a competitive landscape.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Visa Doubles Down on Digital Frontiers: Stablecoin Settlements and Crypto Access Take Center Stage

Visa is aggressively expanding its footprint beyond traditional card payments, launching new initiatives in stablecoin settlements, renter-focused commerce, and streamlined crypto-to-fiat conversions. These partnerships aim to embed Visa's network into the burgeoning worlds of blockchain-based finance and essential housing expenditures.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Paramount Skydance Bets on Live Sports Ads and Dividends to Steady Its Course

Paramount Skydance is launching a new programmatic advertising platform for live sports on Paramount+ and initiating a quarterly dividend, signaling a strategic shift towards monetizing its existing audience amid ongoing financial pressures.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

XRP Faces Critical February Test: Can ETF Inflows Offset Bearish Technicals?

As XRP enters a historically weak month, conflicting signals from whale accumulation, ETF flows, and exchange deposits set the stage for a volatile February 2026. Analysts pinpoint key levels that will determine the token's near-term trajectory.

Jan 30, 2026

World

New York Officials Face Legal Warning Over Public Investments in Israeli Bonds

A human rights group has cautioned New York state and city officials that investing public funds in Israeli government bonds may violate international law and fiduciary duties, exposing them to significant legal and financial risks.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Tesla's Driverless Taxis Hit Austin Streets as Berkshire's New CEO Charts a Course and Markets Eye 24/7 Trading

A pivotal week in business saw Tesla's long-awaited robotaxis begin operations without safety drivers, signaling a new phase in autonomous mobility. Meanwhile, Greg Abel's early moves at Berkshire Hathaway hint at a potential strategic shift, and a push for tokenized, round-the-clock stock trading raises questions about the future of finance.

Jan 30, 2026

World

South Africa Expels Israeli Diplomat in Sharp Escalation of Bilateral Tensions

South Africa declares Israel's top diplomat persona non grata, citing 'gross abuse' of diplomatic privileges and social media attacks on its president. Israel responds in kind, expelling a South African envoy, as months of friction over the Gaza war reach a diplomatic boiling point.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

U.S. Wholesale Inflation Surges in December, Fueled by Jump in Service Costs

U.S. producer prices rose more than expected in December, driven by the largest increase in service costs in months, complicating the inflation outlook as the Federal Reserve weighs its next policy move.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Robinhood's Kalshi Parlay Launch Sparks Record-Breaking Surge, Outpacing Non-Sports Markets

Kalshi's parlay betting, newly accessible via Robinhood, generated unprecedented single-day fee revenue last Sunday, surpassing the platform's historical earnings from all non-sports events combined and signaling a major shift in the prediction market landscape.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

FDA Greenlights Spectrum Dynamics' AI-Powered Imaging Platform, Boosting Nuclear Medicine Precision

The FDA clearance of Spectrum Dynamics' Veritas.AI platform marks a significant step forward for nuclear imaging, promising to cut scan times in half and enhance image clarity for critical applications like cancer theranostics.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Trump Taps Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair, Signaling Aggressive Push for Bank Deregulation

President Donald Trump's selection of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank is widely seen as a move to accelerate the rollback of post-crisis financial rules and align regulatory policy more closely with White House objectives, analysts say.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Tesla Shifts Humanoid Robot Production into High Gear: Texas to Lead Mass Manufacturing of Next-Gen Optimus

While Tesla's Fremont facility will produce the upcoming Optimus 3, CEO Elon Musk reveals that the subsequent, higher-volume Optimus 4 generation will be manufactured at Gigafactory Texas, marking a strategic pivot in the company's automation roadmap.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

IonQ's Strategic Buyout of SkyWater: A Quantum Leap Towards Vertical Integration

IonQ's acquisition of semiconductor foundry SkyWater Technology marks a pivotal shift, granting it a unique edge in chip manufacturing and positioning it as a frontrunner for lucrative government contracts in the nascent quantum computing race.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

NYISO Report Warns: Surging Natural Gas Prices to Drive Up State Electricity Bills for Years to Come

A new analysis from the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) links volatile natural gas markets directly to rising consumer electricity costs. With gas fueling half of New York's power generation, increased demand and export levels are set to keep pressure on household budgets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

A Bittersweet Billion-Dollar Exit: Chamath Palihapitiya's Mixed Emotions After Nvidia's Groq Acquisition

Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya scored a monumental win with Nvidia's $20.6 billion purchase of AI chipmaker Groq, yet the investor reveals a profound sense of melancholy, highlighting the psychological complexities behind blockbuster deals.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Climate Crisis Puts Global Seafood Industry on the Brink: Adaptation Demands Urgent Investment

A stark new financial analysis warns that ocean warming and extreme weather could cost the seafood sector $15 billion annually by 2050, threatening food security and economies worldwide.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

CSG Shareholders Greenlight Strategic Moves in Pivotal Virtual Meeting

Stockholders of CSG Systems International have overwhelmingly approved a slate of key proposals, including governance changes and merger-related actions, during a recent virtual Extraordinary General Meeting. The approvals pave the way for the company's next phase of strategic growth.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Brookfield Business Partners Charts Course as a New Corporation After 'Excellent' Year

Brookfield Business Partners (BBU) reports a strong 2025 defined by strategic capital moves and operational gains across its portfolio. The company is on the cusp of a major corporate reorganization into a single listed entity, aiming to boost liquidity and attract a wider investor base.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

American Express Caps 2025 with Record Revenue, Eyes Continued Premium Growth in 2026

American Express reported a 10% revenue surge to $72 billion for 2025, driven by strong premium card demand and disciplined credit. Executives project 9-10% growth for 2026, betting on younger customers and strategic tech investments to sustain momentum.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Primis Financial Navigates 'Noisy' Quarter, Eyes 1% ROA Goal for 2026

Primis Financial (FRST) posted Q4 earnings of $29.5M, buoyed by a one-time gain. Management pegs core quarterly earnings near $8M, citing mortgage growth and deposit mix improvements as key drivers for its 2026 profitability target.

Jan 30, 2026