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Institutional Confidence Fuels New Oriental's Rally: Stock Surges 5.4% Amid Strong Backing

New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE: EDU) sees its stock momentum bolstered by substantial institutional ownership, which now stands near 49%. Last week's $482 million market cap gain adds to a 22% annual return, highlighting investor faith in the Chinese education giant's post-regulatory overhaul trajectory.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Fortune Brands Innovations Boosts Quarterly Dividend to $0.26, Signaling Confidence Amid Growth Push

The home and security products leader raises its quarterly payout, offering a 1.9% yield. While cash flow coverage appears solid, analysts note the company's mixed dividend history and point to future earnings growth as a key sustainability factor.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Couche-Tard's Share Price Outpaces Earnings Growth, Raising Valuation Questions

While Alimentation Couche-Tard shareholders have enjoyed solid total returns over five years, a closer look reveals a growing disconnect between its stock performance and underlying profit growth, with recent underperformance adding to investor uncertainty.

Jan 30, 2026

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Lilly Bets Big on Repertoire's Immune Decoding Tech in Up to $1.9B Autoimmune Pact

Eli Lilly commits $85 million upfront and over $1.8 billion in potential milestones to partner with Repertoire Immune Medicines, aiming to develop a new class of 'tolerizing' therapies that reset the immune system without broad suppression.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Institutional Investors Hold Sway: A Deep Dive into Amerant Bancorp's Ownership Structure

With institutional investors controlling a commanding 59% stake in Amerant Bancorp Inc. (AMTB), the bank's stock price movements are closely tied to the decisions of major funds. This analysis explores the implications of this concentrated ownership, the potential risks of a 'crowded trade,' and what it means for retail investors.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Altor Solutions Hits Major Sustainability Milestone, Diverts Over One Million Pounds of EPS from Landfills

The protective packaging leader's 2025 recycling achievement, driven by customer partnerships and its EmeraldPak product, marks a significant step in its 'Stairway to Green' initiative and underscores growing industry momentum for closed-loop systems.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Screen: Meta's Zuckerberg Envisions a Future Where Users 'Step Inside' Content

In a bold vision outlined during Meta's earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg positioned video as merely a stepping stone toward fully immersive, interactive digital experiences, powered by the convergence of AI and the mobile-first expansion of platforms like Horizon Worlds.

Jan 30, 2026

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Hasbro Faces Shareholder Lawsuit Over Alleged Magic: The Gathering Overprinting Strategy

Two Hasbro investors have filed a federal derivative lawsuit, accusing the company's leadership of deliberately overproducing Magic: The Gathering cards to mask weaknesses in other divisions, a move they claim devalued the collectible game and misled shareholders about its true financial health.

Jan 30, 2026

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German Labor Market Under Strain: Unemployment Tops 3 Million, Rate Climbs to 6.6%

Germany's unemployment rolls swelled past 3 million in January, pushing the jobless rate to 6.6%, marking the highest January figure in a decade and signaling persistent weakness in Europe's largest economy.

Jan 30, 2026

World

U.S. Diplomatic Missions Ordered to Scrutinize Global Aid for Compliance with Expanded Social Policy Restrictions

Exclusive: A newly revealed State Department cable directs embassies worldwide to audit all assistance programs against stringent new rules prohibiting funding for groups involved in abortion services, diversity initiatives, and gender identity advocacy, expanding a long-contested policy to nearly $30 billion in foreign aid.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Exclusive: U.S. Envoys in Jerusalem Blocked Internal Warnings of 'Apocalyptic' Gaza Conditions

Reuters reveals that senior U.S. diplomats suppressed graphic cables from aid officials detailing catastrophic famine and devastation in northern Gaza in early 2024, preventing the warnings from reaching top Biden administration leadership.

Jan 30, 2026

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Ukraine Cautiously Welcomes Trump's Claim of Russian Attack Pause Amid Winter Crisis

Kyiv expresses gratitude for a reported week-long halt to strikes on major cities brokered by the U.S. president, as freezing temperatures exacerbate the humanitarian situation. Moscow remains silent on the alleged agreement.

Jan 30, 2026

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Russia's Unjammable Drones: Starlink Terminals Extend Reach and Evade Ukrainian Defenses

Russian forces are integrating Starlink satellite terminals into their drone fleet, creating a new generation of long-range, jamming-resistant weapons capable of striking deep behind Ukrainian lines and into NATO territory, according to intelligence reports and military analysts.

Jan 30, 2026

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U.S. Navy Destroyer Arrives at Israel's Eilat Port Amid Heightened Regional Tensions

A U.S. Navy destroyer has docked at Israel's southern port of Eilat, a move reported by Israeli media as U.S.-Iranian tensions simmer. While officials describe the deployment as routine, it coincides with a significant American military buildup in the region.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Chained Robot Dog in Tokyo Exhibit Sparks Debate on AI Ethics and Human Empathy

A provocative art installation in Tokyo, featuring a violently thrashing robot dog restrained by a metal chain, is drawing crowds and forcing viewers to confront uneasy questions about the future of artificial intelligence, ethics, and our emotional connection to machines.

Jan 30, 2026

World

U.S. Gaza Mission Leadership Shifts Amid Strategic Uncertainty

The U.S. military and civilian leaders of Washington's flagship Gaza mission are departing, with successors unannounced, as European allies reassess their participation and questions mount over the initiative's future direction.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Eagle Materials' Stellar ROE: A Sign of Strength or Debt-Fueled Illusion?

Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP) boasts a Return on Equity nearly double the industry average. But as investors cheer the metric, a deeper look reveals a heavy reliance on debt, raising questions about the sustainability of its impressive performance.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Robotic Revolution on the Pitch: FireFly's Autonomous Mower Wins Top Industry Honor

FireFly Automatix's AMP-L100 robotic mower has been honored with the Sports Field Management Association's 2026 Innovative Award, signaling a major shift towards AI and automation in turf care. Meanwhile, related EV and materials stocks showed mixed trading activity.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Market Turbulence Reveals Hidden Gems: European Stocks Trading at Steep Discounts

As geopolitical tensions and trade concerns weigh on sentiment, a screen of European equities uncovers potential value opportunities, with some companies trading at discounts of nearly 50% to their estimated intrinsic value.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Starbucks Shakes Up U.S. Loyalty Landscape with New Three-Tier Rewards Program

Starbucks is overhauling its popular Rewards program for over 35 million U.S. members, introducing a tiered structure (Green, Gold, Reserve) designed to offer faster, more personalized benefits and deeper integration with travel partners.

Jan 30, 2026