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Standex Hits Inflection Point: Record Margins and $100M+ Growth Forecast Signal Strategic Pivot

Standex International Corporation (NYSE: SXI) capped off its fiscal 2025 with a powerful fourth quarter, announcing record adjusted operating margins of 20.6% and laying out an ambitious roadmap for over $100 million in revenue growth for the coming year. CEO David Dunbar declared a "turning point" for the diversified industrial manufacturer, citing scaled growth drivers in electronics, engineering technologies, and fast-growing markets like grid modernization and defense.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Amazon Announces 16,000 Job Cuts: A Strategic Pivot or Sign of Strain?

Amazon is set to eliminate 16,000 corporate roles, marking its largest workforce reduction since 2023. As the tech giant streamlines operations and doubles down on AI, investors are weighing the long-term strategy against near-term turbulence.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Oshkosh Navigates Tariff Headwinds and Mixed Demand to Set 2026 Course

Oshkosh Corporation topped revenue expectations in its latest quarter, but profit fell short as tariffs and cost pressures squeezed margins. The specialty vehicle maker's 2026 outlook balances targeted growth in some segments against persistent challenges in construction markets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Guggenheim Boosts Bruker Price Target to $58, Citing Strong Diagnostics Outlook

Guggenheim analyst Subbu Nambi raises her price target on Bruker Corporation (BRKR) from $53 to $58, maintaining a Buy rating and projecting nearly 25% upside, as the life sciences tools sector shows resilience.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Hedge Funds Bet Big on Insulet's Omnipod: Analysts See Over 40% Upside for Diabetes Tech Leader

Insulet Corp (PODD) has emerged as a top pick among hedge funds in the medical device sector, buoyed by overwhelmingly bullish analyst ratings and a price target suggesting significant growth potential. The company's innovative tubeless insulin pump system is seen as a key driver.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's Stress Test: Price Plunge to $81K Amid $1.7B ETF Exodus Fails to Halt Institutional Buildup

While Bitcoin's sharp correction to nine-month lows triggered massive liquidations and ETF outflows, a deeper look reveals sustained corporate accumulation, state-level adoption proposals, and expanding bank services—painting a picture of a maturing asset class weathering short-term volatility.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Brunswick Navigates Choppy Waters: Strong Q4 Earnings Tempered by Tariff Concerns and Cautious Outlook

Brunswick Corporation surpassed Q4 revenue and profit expectations, buoyed by stabilizing retail demand. However, a cautious near-term forecast and persistent tariff headwinds cloud its 2026 trajectory, highlighting the complex currents facing the marine industry.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Deckers Defies Doubters: Hoka and Ugg Power Record Q3, Sending Shares Skyward

Fueled by surging global demand for its Hoka and Ugg brands, Deckers Outdoor Corp. posted a robust third-quarter performance that surpassed expectations, driving its stock price up sharply and assuaging recent Wall Street concerns over growth sustainability.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin Strategy with Major Capital Raise and U.S. Expansion

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has approved a significant capital raise to bolster its Bitcoin treasury and reduce debt, marking a decisive shift toward a digital asset-focused corporate strategy while expanding its operational footprint in the United States.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Revolut Founder's Residency Flip-Flop: Storonsky Back in UK After Brief Dubai Filing Sparks Regulatory Scrutiny

Nikolay Storonsky, the billionaire CEO of fintech giant Revolut, has officially corrected corporate records to reaffirm his UK residency, following a brief filing that listed him in the UAE—a move that had sent shockwaves through regulators and political circles.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Markets Retreat on Warsh Fed Nomination, Rising Yields; Tech and Mining Stocks Lead Declines

U.S. equity markets slipped Thursday as Treasury yields climbed following President Trump's announcement that he will nominate former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next central bank chair. The move, seen as potentially less dovish, overshadowed positive economic data and corporate earnings.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Barrick Shares Tumble as Trump's Fed Pick Eases Inflation Fears, Gold Retreats

Barrick Mining Corporation's stock fell nearly 10% Friday, mirroring a sharp drop in gold prices after President Trump's nomination of a mainstream candidate to lead the Federal Reserve calmed market anxieties about runaway inflation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

CDW's Modest Earnings Growth Fails to Lift Stock as Shareholders Face Steep Losses

Despite a slight uptick in earnings per share, CDW Corporation's stock has plummeted over 38% in three years, starkly underperforming a surging market and leaving investors questioning the disconnect between financial performance and share price.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Independent Bank Boosts Dividend to $0.28, Signaling Financial Strength and Shareholder Commitment

Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) announces a dividend increase to $0.28 per share, continuing its decade-long track record of shareholder returns. Analysts highlight the payout's sustainability amid solid earnings growth projections.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Medical Properties Trust Shifts HQ to Alabama, Signaling Strategic Focus on Core U.S. Healthcare Portfolio

Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW), a major healthcare real estate investment trust, is relocating its corporate headquarters to Birmingham, Alabama. The move is seen as a strategic effort to streamline operations and deepen ties with its primary U.S. hospital network, lenders, and investors, amid an evolving landscape for hospital ownership and healthcare infrastructure.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Barrick Taps Board Member Helen Cai as CFO, Signaling Strategic Continuity in Capital Allocation

Barrick Gold Corporation appoints Helen Cai, a current board member with deep capital markets expertise, as its new Chief Financial Officer. The move is seen as reinforcing the mining giant's focus on disciplined financial strategy and project funding in a volatile commodity market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Market Mismatch: Three Undervalued Stocks Trading at Steep Discounts

Amidst a choppy market, value investors are hunting for bargains. We spotlight three companies—Dingdong, Origin Bancorp, and ATRenew—whose current share prices appear significantly disconnected from their estimated intrinsic value, presenting potential opportunities for the discerning investor.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Carnival Stock Surges 9.3% on Record Earnings, Dividend Return, and NYSE Unification Plan

Carnival Corporation & plc sees its shares rally after posting a record $4.5 billion in operating income for fiscal 2025, reinstating a quarterly dividend, and announcing plans to consolidate its dual-listed structure into a single NYSE entity, signaling a renewed focus on shareholder returns and corporate simplicity.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Gentex Navigates Tariff Headwinds to Deliver Strong Q4, Eyes Growth in Driver Monitoring and Dimmable Tech

Gentex Corporation (GNTX) reported a 19% surge in Q4 2025 revenue to $644.4 million, bolstered by its VOXX acquisition. While core auto-dimming mirror sales held steady, the company achieved a significant five-point outperformance in its primary markets and hit its highest gross margin target since 2021, showcasing resilience against tariff pressures and setting a confident growth trajectory for 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

KLA Shares Tumble 11.5% as Supply Chain and Tariff Concerns Overshadow Strong Earnings

Despite posting quarterly results that beat analyst expectations, KLA Corporation's stock plunged Friday as investors focused on management warnings about component shortages, tariff impacts, and operational constraints.

Jan 30, 2026