Crude oil futures surrendered early gains to close lower Friday, as de-escalating rhetoric from Washington over Iran and a stronger dollar offset ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply constraints.
With a midnight deadline looming, Congress remains gridlocked, pushing the federal government toward a partial shutdown. While economists predict minimal macroeconomic damage from a brief closure, the disruption to services and federal workers' paychecks will be felt immediately.
A dramatic sell-off in precious metals, led by a record-breaking drop in silver, rattled financial markets on January 30, 2026, as a surging U.S. dollar and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy triggered a broad retreat from risk assets.
Data security leader Commvault Systems saw its stock price collapse to a 52-week low following its Q3 report, a stark contrast to its strong revenue and earnings beat. The sell-off highlights investor sensitivity to valuation and future guidance in a cooling software sector.
Recent buying activity by multiple executives at AdNeo Limited suggests internal optimism about the company's trajectory, even as its stock trades below their purchase price.
SanDisk shares surged nearly 22% this week after the data storage giant reported staggering quarterly results, fueled by enterprise adoption and its critical role in powering AI infrastructure.
As gold and silver surge to record highs, Bitcoin's recent slump reignites debate over its viability as a modern safe-haven asset, challenging its long-touted 'digital gold' narrative.
While Riverview Rubber Estates Berhad's share price has declined 12% over three years, trailing the broader market's 26% gain, its total shareholder return tells a more nuanced story. Including dividends, investors would have seen a modest 1.9% return, highlighting the critical role of income in long-term portfolio performance.
Bernstein raises UPS price target to $128, citing robust fourth-quarter results that help balance a softer margin outlook. The logistics giant's strategic pivot away from low-margin Amazon business and ongoing cost-cutting measures shape its 2026 trajectory.
Deutsche Bank has upgraded NNN REIT to 'Buy' with a $47 price target, highlighting its defensive portfolio and sustainable dividends as relative strengths in a challenging real estate investment trust environment expected to persist through 2026.
JPMorgan raises Edison International's price target to $66, citing model updates ahead of earnings. The utility giant, noted for its sustainable high-yield dividend, continues to benefit from California's electrification trends and regulated investment framework.
B. Riley Securities lowered its price target on Skyworks Solutions, citing ongoing softness in the Android smartphone segment that is expected to weigh on near-term guidance, despite strength from Apple's iPhone cycle and diversification efforts.
Despite a mixed earnings report, Texas Instruments stock surged over 11% this week, powered by explosive growth in its data center business as AI demand fuels infrastructure spending.
The FDA's Priority Review for Vyvgart's label expansion in myasthenia gravis accelerates Argenx's growth strategy, while investors weigh the company's broader pipeline against its current valuation.
LVMH's recent 0.8% single-day gain to €546.9 offers a glimmer of hope after a period of weaker performance, sparking debate among analysts over whether the market is underestimating the luxury conglomerate's long-term resilience and global footprint.
Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape appoints former NVIDIA CFO Geoffrey Ribar to its board, signaling a strategic shift towards manufacturing discipline and capital allocation as it transitions from R&D to pilot production.
Shares of marketing software firm Zeta Global have tumbled over 10% in a week, sparking debate among investors. While a key valuation model suggests the stock is significantly undervalued, market sentiment remains cautious amid broader tech volatility.
The equipment rental giant's stock suffered its worst week in recent memory after quarterly results fell short of Wall Street's expectations, compounded by a price target cut from a major bank.
Citi analyst Geoff Meacham raised his price target on Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) to $60, citing a more favorable setup for the sector. The move comes as the drugmaker also announces a partnership with Microsoft to leverage AI for earlier lung cancer detection.
While fully autonomous robotic surgeons remain on the horizon, the foundational technology and data ecosystems being built today are setting the stage for a transformative shift. Two industry giants, Intuitive Surgical and Medtronic, offer investors distinct pathways to capitalize on this evolving landscape.
