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NCR Voyix Stock: A Glimmer of Hope or a Value Trap? Analysts Weigh In After Recent Volatility

Shares of NCR Voyix (VYX) saw a modest uptick this week, yet the broader picture remains challenging. With a significant decline over the past year and a net loss reported on substantial revenue, investors are questioning if the current valuation gap represents a genuine opportunity or a reflection of deeper issues.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Needham Backs FuboTV with Buy Rating, Sees Over 65% Upside as Live TV Streaming Gains Ground

Needham analyst Laura Martin reaffirms a Buy rating on FuboTV with a $4.25 price target, highlighting the company's strategic position as a leading live TV streaming platform amid a broader shift from traditional cable.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Meesho's Aggressive Growth Push Fuels Widening Losses in First Post-IPO Earnings

Indian e-commerce challenger Meesho reported a significant widening of its quarterly net loss to ₹4.91 billion, as a 44% surge in expenses outpaced strong revenue growth, marking a costly start to its life as a public company.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Monolithic Power Systems: Riding the Semiconductor Wave, But Is the Valuation Justified?

MPWR shares have surged alongside a broader chip rally, buoyed by ASML's results and bullish internal data growth forecasts for 2026. With stellar short and long-term returns, investors now grapple with conflicting valuation models amid high expectations for AI and data center demand.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Lam Research Posts Record Results on AI Boom, But Expansion Plans Face Scrutiny

Lam Research capitalizes on soaring demand for AI chipmaking equipment, reporting record quarterly and annual revenue. While the company is aggressively expanding capacity to address supply chain bottlenecks, some analysts question if its valuation already reflects the AI-driven growth.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

UK Industry Faces Compliance Cliff Edge as EU Digital Product Passport Looms

New research reveals a stark preparedness gap among UK manufacturers and wholesalers for the impending EU Digital Product Passport (DPP), with nearly half unaware of the regulation that could bar non-compliant goods from the single market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

CoreWeave's $2B Nvidia Lifeline Meets Mounting Legal Scrutiny Over AI Capacity Claims

AI cloud provider CoreWeave faces a critical juncture as a massive equity investment from chip giant Nvidia clashes with securities class actions alleging the company misled investors about its operational capacity and supplier dependencies.

Jan 30, 2026

World

France and Chad Chart New Course, Pivoting from Military Ties to Economic Partnership

Following a rupture in their longstanding security alliance, French President Emmanuel Macron and Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno have agreed to reset bilateral relations, placing future cooperation squarely in the economic and developmental sphere.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Giants: Hongli Group and Two Penny Stocks Drawing Investor Scrutiny Amid Market Calm

While major indices tread water ahead of key earnings, a segment of the market continues to buzz with activity. We examine three micro-cap companies—Hongli Group, Royalty Management, and CreateAI—whose financial profiles and strategic moves are capturing attention from investors willing to navigate the high-risk, high-reward penny stock arena.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Gold Breaks $5,000, Silver Soars Past $100: The Unstoppable Rally Challenging Stock Market Dominance

Precious metals continue their historic surge, outpacing the S&P 500 for a third consecutive year. We examine the powerful drivers behind the rally, from industrial demand to monetary policy, and explore how investors can gain exposure through ETFs while navigating the risks.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Analysts Bullish on ASML: TD Cowen Lifts Price Target to €1,500 on Surging EUV Demand

Investment firm TD Cowen has significantly increased its price target for semiconductor equipment leader ASML Holding, citing robust bookings for its cutting-edge EUV lithography systems and a clear path for capacity expansion to meet relentless AI-driven demand.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Mizuho Upgrades Applied Materials to Outperform, Citing Strong Global Chip Equipment Demand

Mizuho Securities raised its rating on Applied Materials (AMAT) to Outperform, with a $370 price target, forecasting accelerated growth in global wafer fab equipment spending driven by major chipmakers' capital expenditure plans.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

JPMorgan Affirms Bullish Stance on ServiceNow After Partner Survey, Sees AI as Growth Driver, Not Threat

JPMorgan reiterates its Overweight rating on ServiceNow (NOW) with a $215 price target, following checks with nine ecosystem partners. While growth expectations have moderated slightly, the firm finds AI is fueling expansion and mission-critical projects continue unabated.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Coinbase CEO Pledges to Match Federal 'Trump Accounts' Contributions, Eyes Bitcoin Payments

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announces the company will match the U.S. government's $1,000 'Trump Accounts' contribution for eligible children of employees, with a preference to execute the match in Bitcoin, highlighting crypto's growing intersection with federal policy initiatives.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Meta's Q4 Earnings Soar on AI and Ad Growth, But Soaring Costs Spark Investor Scrutiny

Meta Platforms delivered a stronger-than-expected quarter, fueled by robust advertising revenue and user growth. However, the company's sharply rising expense forecasts for AI and infrastructure investments are drawing increased analyst attention.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Envision Energy Lands Landmark Turbine Deal for Vietnam's First Large-Rotor Offshore Wind Projects

Envision Energy will supply its high-capacity EN-226 turbines for a 128MW nearshore wind cluster in Vietnam, marking a significant step in the country's Power Development Plan VIII and setting a potential benchmark for regional offshore development.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Boehringer Ingelheim Taps IQVIA to Power Global Data Overhaul, Aiming for AI-Driven Insights

The long-term strategic partnership will leverage IQVIA's data-as-a-service platform to unify and streamline commercial data across 59 countries, aiming to accelerate product launches and enhance decision-making for the pharmaceutical giant.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Iberian Outperformers: How Spain and Portugal Are Outpacing Europe's Economic Pack

Preliminary Eurostat data reveals Spain and Portugal grew at more than double the eurozone average in Q4 2025, driven by resilient domestic demand and strategic advantages, while the broader bloc's recovery remains uneven.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Meta Faces Landmark Trial in New Mexico Over Allegations of Enabling Child Exploitation

Meta Platforms heads to a Santa Fe courtroom next week to defend itself in a high-stakes lawsuit. The State of New Mexico alleges the social media giant's platforms facilitated the sexual exploitation of minors and harmed their mental health for profit, marking the first such case against Meta to reach a jury.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Insider Bets on Small Caps: Where Executives Are Putting Their Money in a Quiet January 2026

With major indices treading water after the Fed's steady rates, savvy investors are turning to overlooked small-cap stocks where insider buying signals conviction. We examine three companies where executives are backing their firms with their own capital.

Jan 30, 2026